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Welcome to the December and Christmas edition of Island Magazines.

Like me you are probably wondering where the year has gone and the mild weather we have been experiencing certainly doesn’t make it feel like Christmas is just around the corner... but believe me it is!!

2017 has been a great year and Island Magazines has gone from strength to strength and this is thanks to our advertisers, readers and contributors who have continued to support our local community publication.

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I would like to wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year and to once again thank you for your support. I hope 2018 brings us all good health and I look forward to catching up with you soon.

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Report from Cllr Stuart Hutchinson: White Acre, Main Road, Wellow, Yarmouth PO41 0TD Tel:760048 email stu.hutch@btinternet.com.

Although it’s preparing the Council’s budget that is occupying most of my time at the moment, you will have read enough about that in last months article, and so although it is uppermost in my mind, this time I’ll refrain from mentioning it. The bad news will come after Christmas.

Let’s turn to something more positive, Firstly, in my own ward, an update on the two outstanding housing developments.

After many months of sorting out problems, I’m told by the developer of the new housing just east of Yarmouth, at Bouldnor, that they are almost ready to start. Almost ready in this context still means several months but we should see a start in the early spring. That’s good news for local people as the development is designed primarily to meet local need and within the mix will have affordable homes for local people. The other development is at Shalfleet, adjacent to the existing Fleetway estate. That too is expected to start in the spring of next year and again is designed to meet a local need and will have within it mainly affordable housing.

It will be managed by Sovereign, a housing association already operating here on the Island - previously known as Southern Housing.

all that means is that they will put some infrastructure in and then sit back and do nothing - but they’ve made a start so are compliant. Across the Island there are more than 2000 approvals awaiting a build. Even if they don’t make a start, once a permission has been granted they can come back for a renewal even after the time has expired, and having got it once it’s very difficult to refuse a second time and if we did it would almost certainly get approval on appeal.

But we don’t want more homes which simply attract people to move here and we don’t want to fill up the island with more people. That’s mainly retired people because there are few higher paid jobs (we are working on that too) and there are already plenty of open market homes – only the estate agents tell us there aren’t enough - well they would wouldn’t they.

The Council wants high quality low cost homes restricted for rent or part purchase by local people and we have been working hard over the few months since the election, to partner with companies that can deliver what we need. We are looking at the provision of well designed, quality controlled modular building. That allows for most of the build to be done in a factory, ideally on the Island using Island labour and providing jobs. It also means a quicker build on site which also saves cost. Our aim is ultimately to provide up to 200 a year across the Island which will help to get the waiting list down. It also puts the Council in control to instead of having to wait for developers or housing associations.

I’m pleased to be able to share that news, because one of the problems the Council faces is that we get large numbers of housing applications which fit the rules and so we are obliged to approve them, and then nothing happens because developers wait until they can get the best return from building them. That can be years. Although Finally, and perhaps most important, we usually put conditions saying that they must make a start within 3 years, sometimes my best wishes to all readers for a good Christmas and New year.

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They have a large database of accountancy professionals and are able to source highly skilled staff for local and national businesses including senior roles such as Executive or Finance Director through to Account Supervisors and General Managers.

For individuals looking for a fresh challenge or an employer looking for a talented professional then the team at Turner Brooks Recruitment Ltd can find the best candidates for the job and the best jobs for the candidate.

Turner Brooks Hospitality Division works in partnership with their clients to gain a genuine understanding of their business needs, by building an open and honest working relationship and providing a service that is both consultative and conclusive.

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Freshwater Parish Council Working For The Community Cllr Gill Kennett

Avenue Road Resurfacing Works – The work on Avenue Road finally commenced and I think that these works have impacted on all residents of Freshwater. Whilst we knew that there would be “some disruption” as I optimistically said in a previous newsletter, the disruption has proved to be significant. This has inevitably impacted on the businesses in Avenue Road and I think we will all be grateful when the work is finally finished.

On completion there will be new pavements in place and the very narrow pavement leading up to the Rainbow Fish Bar has been significantly widened, making it safer for pedestrians.

Island Roads are now sending out a weekly update on the work and are still confident that the work will be finished on time; currently this should be the 1st December. Tarmacking of the road surface will be carried out overnight in the final stages of the work.

Parish Council Consultation – The Parish Council have been consulting with Freshwater residents regarding what issues they feel are important for the Village in the next financial year.

We have held two sessions to date, one in the Memorial Hall and one in Freshwater Library. We will be holding a further session at Dimbola on the 30th November 2017 at 1630 until 1830 to 8

make it easier for residents in the Bay to come and give us their views.

We have also set up an online questionnaire for residents unable to get to the consultation sessions www. surveymonkey.co.uk/r/6cK938F and we look forward to hearing that we have and reading your responses to the questions asked in the survey. This information enables the Parish Council to know what is important to Freshwater residents when setting the budget for 2018/19. The survey will be open throughout December.

Freshwater Library – At an extraordinary meeting of Freshwater Parish Council on the 14th November 2017 the Parish Councilors voted to submit a Heritage Lottery Grant Application to support the building of an extension to Freshwater Library to create a Heritage Centre. The submission has to be with the Lottery by the 27th November, hence having an extraordinary meeting.

A planning application for the extension has been completed and submitted to the Planning Department. The group taking forward the initiative is made up from members of Friends of Freshwater Library (FoFL), The Isle of Wight Council Library Service, Freshwater and Totland Archive Group and Freshwater Parish Councillors. continued over the page

Freshwater Parish Council

Working For The Community Cllr Gill Kennett

We should know whether the application has been successful within four months of the submission.

Lantern Parade – Totland Parish Council have organized a Lantern Parade for the evening of the 1st December. The parade will go from Moa Place to Colwell Common.

Xmas Decorations – The Xmas lights will shortly be going up in the Village and the Parish Council have arranged for an electrical supply to Moa Place Green so that we can decorate that area a bit more fully.

Could I on behalf of the Parish Council take this opportunity to wish all residents of Freshwater a Happy Xmas and all best wishes for 2018.

Gill Kennett Chairman Freshwater Parish Council Contact: Telephone 01983 752000 Email: freshwaterpc@btconnect.com

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You know that you want a better understanding of your situation, to work out what really matters and to make the right choices for you.

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This very well presented 2 double bed semi detached property is located in the desirable area of Royal Architects Road in East Cowes and is just a 5 minute walk to the Esplanade and town with its array of shops including a Waitrose store, doctors surgery, dentist and mainland ferry. East Cowes is a developing town and this modern house with triple glazing throughout is still under the builders warranty and offers easy living.

Downstairs you have a good sized kitchen, w/c, large Lounge/Diner with French doors leading out to the south facing sun trap of a rear garden which is laid to patio and artificial grass for easy maintenance. Upstairs you have two double bedrooms with built in wardrobes and a family bathroom.

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Happy Anniversary

Cody’s Beauty Retreat Salon/Training Academy

They say that ‘time flies when you’re having fun’... and that is certainly true with Cody Dickinson as December marks the 10 month anniversary of opening her own boutique style beauty retreat in Northwood Business Park.

Manicures, Pedicures, Gel polish, Gel extensions, Facials, Waxing, Tinting, Lash Lifting and Perming, Microdermabrasion, G5 massage, Body massage, Spray Tanning, Reflexology & Indian Head massage

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PO31 8PE - Free Parking - 01983 716458 Cody can’t believe how quickly the time has passed and she has enjoyed the time catching up with old clients who followed her move and meeting plenty of new ones who have all now become regulars clients. She is so grateful to them all for making this self employment journey so much easier.

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With Christmas fast approaching its time to think about treating yourself or buying vouchers for family and friends.

Cody’s Beauty Retreat offer a variety of treatments from eyelash tints and eyebrow reshape, gel extensions to G5 massage and her beauty retreat is a haven of calmness with the added bonus of plenty of parking.

For more information and to book an appointment call Cody on 716458 and follow her page on Facebook to keep up to date with all the services offered (Cody’s Beauty Retreat Salon/Training Academy IOW)

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Totland Parish Council News Totland Parish Councillors and the Clerk would like to wish all residents in Totland a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Thank you to all the volunteers for their time again this year, you have all done an amazing job by keeping Totland flowering and the War Memorial looked great for Remembrance Sunday.

Remembrance Sunday: The Royal British Legion would like to thank everyone for all the efforts in raising funds and taking part in the Remembrance Sunday parade at Totland. There is a video available on Totland Parish Councils Facebook account if you were unable to attend. The Parade will be in Yarmouth next year.

Senior Citizens Christmas Lunch at the Memorial Hall: Councillor Jan Cave has once again led on this event and will take place on Wednesday 6th December at 1pm. Tickets are available from the Memorial Hall.

from 2.00pm – 8.00pm. The Christmas tree lights will be switched on by Derek Sandy around 6.15pm. Local schools have been invited to make Lanterns with the children during November and the route will be from Moa Place, Freshwater, along Tennyson Road, The Avenue and down to Colwell Common, Totland. The parade will leave Moa Place at 5.30pm prompt.

For further information please contact the Parish Office.

Community Mosaic Project This project continues and if you would like to be involved come along either Tuesday or Wednesday at 2pm. The group are just starting a new panel so now is a good time to join and learn new skills and meet local people.

Men in Sheds The Totland Shed men are working hard at Sunken Secrets at Fort Victoria. Once this project is complete they will resume Christmas Opening Times: The Parish Office meeting every Thursday 2pm -4pm on Turf will close on Thursday 21st December 2017 at Walk, all are welcome for a cup of tea.

12.30pm and reopen on Tuesday 2nd January 2018 at 9.00am.

Foodbank Christmas Market & Lantern Parade The event will take place on Friday 1st December on Colwell Common and will run

The Parish Office is a Collection Point for the Foodbank and we welcome donations for this very good cause. Please support if you can.

Christmas Refuse & Recycling Collections for Totland: Waste normally collected on Monday 25th December Tuesday 26th December Monday 1st January Tuesday 2nd January 12

Will now be collected on Wednesday 27th December Thursday 28th December Tuesday 2nd January Wednesday 3rd January

Totland Parish Council News continued West Wight Arts Association - tickets can be purchased or reserved from the Parish Office for monthly concerts held in the Memorial Hall.

Ward Councillor John Howe Telephone 753414 or email: john.howe@ iow.gov.uk

Garden Bags; Garden waste bags are in stock at the parish office at £1.30 each. To pre-book this collection please telephone 823777 and give at least three working days’ notice to help guide the route. If you have any problems with this service please let the Clerk know.

Your Parish Councillors’ are: Chairman Vince Fennell, Vice Chairman Jan Cave, John Howe, David Filby, Steve Blamire, Helen Wood, Iain McKie and Gareth Wyre.

Reminder: We have now moved into the Winter Timetable at Afton Marsh Recycling Centre open days and times: • •

Three days a week; Saturday, Sunday and Monday, Winter 7.00am to 6.00pm. (1st November 17 to 24th March 18)

The Parish Council meet on the 2nd Wednesday of each month, except August, and all Totland residents are welcome.

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Proprietor: Philip Blay Other Parish Office Services The Parish Office continues to offer a photocopying and laminating service and the Computer Suite is available for all Totland residents to use.

CONTACT DETAILS: Parish Clerk – Mrs Helen Gibbs - Telephone 756028 Totland Parish Council, Winchester House, The Broadway, Totland Bay, PO39 0AX. The parish office is open Monday & Tuesday 9am – 12noon and Wednesday & Thursday 9.30am–12.30pm.

Email: totlandparishco@googlemail.com or follow the Clerk on Twitter @TotlandClerk.

The parish council also have a Facebook page which is updated daily.

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It’s that time of year again, The Salvation Army in Newport will be holding their Christmas Day dinner. As always they will be providing a free hot meal and a pudding, to all their friends in the Community who may be homeless, elderly, or anyone who will be on their own and families who wish to join them.

Organiser Kay is asking for your help - Please see below a list of the kind of things they need. Last year they served 123 dinners on Christmas Day and what a wonderful day it was as well.

Volunteers - They will need volunteers to assist in the preparation of the vegetables on Christmas Eve. This usually takes a couple of hours with a good team of people. They will need people on Christmas Day to help get the room ready for the guests arrival (time to be confirmed).

They will also need people to help serve guests during the meal and to chat and share fellowship. You may be the only person that has spoken to some of the elderly folk that come in a while. Finally help is needed to clear away.

They will also need guests collected from their homes. Could anyone help collect and return guests at the end of the day?

Entertainment - They would love to entertain their guests.

Food - Carrots, sprouts, stuffing, pigs in blankets, parsnips, roast potatoes, gravy, Turkey, peas, Christmas pudding, cream, custard, mince pies, milk, tea, coffee and Christmas cake.

Drinks (non alcoholic) Pop, flavoured water, Fruit juice.

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Wallpapering • Artexing • Tiling Pointing • Plastering • Painting Garden Fencing and more Call 07713923245 or 01983 761888

Gifts - Men’s, ladies and children’s.

Hampers - Tins of veg and meat, pasta, non perishables as well as fresh nearer the time.

Please feel free to contact Kay via email at Kay.willett@salvationarmy.org.uk for more information.

There are drop off points in Ryde and Shanklin Salvation Army charity shops Monday - Saturday 9-5 and Newport Salvation Army Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 10-2 there is also a collection basket in Morrisons Newport 14

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Last months answers for Anagrams:- runner beans, tomatoes, spring onion, artichoke, watermelon & asparagus

Every Thursday – Age UK IW’s weekly Memory Groups, bringing together people who have memory loss. Cognitive stimulation, social activities, reminiscence and respite for carers. From 10am – 3pm at The Gouldings, Freshwater (half day options available). Call 525282 to find out more, or to book.

1st and 3rd Monday of each month – Age UK IW’s Active Networks Social Clubs. Meet new people, make friends, have a chat over a cuppa and enjoy some inspiring activities.

These friendly and welcoming social clubs are open to everyone aged 65 and over, with FREE local door-to-door transport available. From 2:00pm – 3:45pm at The Gouldings, Freshwater. Call 525282 to find out more, or to book.

Every Monday. The Games Lounge for 50+ year olds at the West Wight Sports & Community Centre. Drop in anytime between 1pm and 4pm. Entrance fee £2. Take part for free with table tennis, pool, board games etc. and socialise over hot drink refills.

Every Wednesday. Bridge for Beginners at the West Wight Sports & Community Centre. From 2pm to 4pm. Turn up and play for £2. Looking for those with experience, who would mentor whilst playing at a table and new participants at entry level.

Friday 1st December – Totland Parish Council Christmas Market & Lantern Parade on Colwell Common from 2pm – 8pm.

Christmas stalls in the marquee. Lantern parade starts at 5.30pm from Moa Place.

Carol singers, childrens entertainment, food stalls and Christmas tree lights switch on.

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Saturday 2nd December - The Slipshod Singers and guests will be performing a Christmas Concert at St. James Church, Yarmouth commencing at 6.30 pm Sunday 3rd December - The Santa Dash for the Hospice is back again at 11.00am starting and finishing at Ryde Superbowl. Join in the festive fun and run, jog or walk the 5km route along Ryde Esplanade. All are welcome….even reindeer dogs! Adults £15, Under 12s £10, Under 3s Free, Family Group £40 (2 Adults 2 Under 12s). Entry includes a Santa Suit and medal - don’t forget to claim your well-deserved mince pie once you’ve completed the course.

For more info call 01983 217300. This is a Fun Run…….so enjoy and have some fun!

Monday 4th December - The Shalfleet Shanty Singers will for one night only be singing at the Community Hall of Yarmouth and District (choyd) from 7.30pm – 9.30pm.

They will be singing sea songs and shanties.

Bar facilities available. Come along and get shantied out!!! Contact CHOYD for further details.

Monday 4th December - Isle of Wight Family History Society at Hunnyhill Room, Riverside Centre, Newport. Heralding the Heritage Resource Centre; speakers John Pullen and Jon Matthews of the Friends of Northwood Cemetery. Doors open 7 pm talk starts 7.30 lasts about 45 minutes. Open meeting, everyone welcome. Admission members of the Isle of Wight FHS - £1; non-members - £2 Thursday 7th December – Sunday 10th December from 10am – 5pm. The Spectacular 21st Brighstone Christmas Tree Festival. An exhibition of theme decorated

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Christmas trees and other attractions taking place at St Marys Church, The Methodist Church, The Three Bishops Pub, The Wilberforce Hall, The Reading Rooms (all in Brighstone) plus Mottistone Church and The Isle of Wight Pearl.

Friday 8th and Saturday 9th December – Ventnorville - Now in its fourth year, Ventnorville Christmas in Ventnor event promises to be even bigger and more spectacular than before! As in previous years, many local people and organisations are coming together to create a fun-packed day for people of all ages, and this year events will not only take place on the Saturday, but will kick off on the Friday evening with a brand-new attraction! (Friday open 4pm – 10pm and Saturday 10.30am – 8pm) Saturday 9th December - Sandown Railway Enthusiasts’ Club (‘SREC’) MODEL SHOW at the Lions’ Community Hall, LAKE. Open 10.00 to 16.00. Admission £2-50, and accompanied children free. Eight working layouts expected, plus static displays and trade stalls. The hall is wheelchair accessible. Toilets and light refreshments will be available.

Saturday 9th December - Carols in Yarmouth Square at 6pm. Led by Slipshod Singers’ & Friends, children from Yarmouth & Shalf leet Schools and accompanied by The Isle of Wight Salvation Army Band. A Lights of Love Service in aid of the Earl Mountbatten Hospice. The Christmas tree lights will be turned on by the Mayor, Mr Steve Cowley.

l Saturday 16th December – Godshill Christmas Market from 2pm – 8pm. Over 40 craft stalls, selling all things Christmassy, and ots of food stalls too along with Children’s crafts and face painting. Events happening throughout the village; the Old Smithy car park, Methodist Church, Godshill Primary school, treasure hunt throughout the village. In aid of KissyPuppy and Godshill Village Hall.

Saturday 16th and Sunday 17th December - Cowes Christmas Festival 2017 at Cowes Yacht Haven, Marina Walk, Cowes. Free Entry . The very best food, drink and gifts just in time for Christmas. We will be showcasing live cookery demonstrations from talented local chefs. A great choice of Isle of Wight Arts and Crafts stalls so you can get some truly unique Christmas gifts (over 60 stalls). A fantastic range of live music. Children’s entertainment including free Christmas crafts, Samplings and tastings, Santa’s Grotto and lots more...

Sunday 24th December – Sandown’s Christmas Eve Fun Day from 10.30am – 3.30pm Come and join in the festive fun at Sandown High Street. Santa’s Grotto, Amusements, Circus skills, vintage vehicles, live music, grand prize draw and lots more.

all event information was correct at time of print.

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Your Local Independent Minibus Service

DECEMBER 2017

FYTbus timetables for our scheduled routes are available on our buses and on our website (see below), or you can pick one up from our Totland office, Brookside Health and Leisure centres, libraries, pharmacies and shops in Freshwater, Totland and Yarmouth, and The Village Shop, Brighstone, The Crown Inn, Shorwell and The Sun Inn, Hulverstone.

Why not catch the FYTbus for a pre-Christmas visit to our Charity shop on Totland Broadway ? We have a wide range of books, bric-a-brac, CDs, DVDs, clothing, etc., on sale at affordable prices - . Something for everyone’s taste! Call in and have a browse – you might find the perfect Christmas present for a friend.

DECEMBER EXCURSIONS. As usual, these will be on a door to door basis, with the minibus picking you up from and delivering you back to your home. If you would like more information, give us a call, between 09.45 and 12.30 any weekday, or leave a message on our answering machine and we’ll call you back.

Remember to book early if you would like to travel on one or more of our trips, by phoning our office on 01983 752917. If a minimum number of bookings is not achieved for an excursion, we might have to cancel it (as you will appreciate, we have to cover our costs), but we will always let you know. Excursions will be confirmed (or cancelled) by phone, one day before departure. Please note that bus passes are not accepted on our excursions.

DECEMBER EXCURSIONS

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BACK

FARE

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Sainsbury’s/Morrisons/M&S/Lidl

09.30

13.00

£5.50

9

Sainsbury’s/Morrisons/M&S/Lidl

09.30

13.00

£5.50

10

Brighstone Christmas Tree Festival

13.00

16.30

£5.00

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Newport & Waitrose, E.Cowes Sainsbury’s/Morrisons/M&S/Lidl

09.30 09.30

13.00 13.00

£7.00 £5.50

Are you interested in joining FYTbus to help the community? Contact us to volunteer to drive, to assist passengers, work in the charity shop, help out at the garage or in the office.

Wight Community Access – FYTbus, Winchester House, The Broadway, Totland Bay. PO39 0AX Tel: 01983 752917

Web: www.fytbus.org.uk

Email: info@fytbus.org.uk