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Welcome to the December issue of Island Magazines. Christmas is fast approaching and we are almost at the end of another year. I would like to take this opportunity to thank all readers, advertisers and contributors for your support. From snow to heatwaves, 2018 has had it all. I look forward to finding what 2019 has in store for us all. The ‘Dates for your Diary’ section on pages 18 and 19 are bursting with events happening across the Island including Christmas Fayres, Carols, Concerts and more. If you want to be savvy with your recycling this Christmas then the IWC and Amey are on a Christmas Recycling Tour and you will find details of when and where they will be on page 16. I hope you all have a Wonderful Christmas and I look forward to catching up with you in 2019 and let’s hope it’s a good year for us all.
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The Parish Council continue to try to arrange a meeting with Cllr Ian Ward, Cabinet Member for Transport and Infrastructure to discuss with him the possibility of Freshwater Parish Council taking on the management of this car park. Our ambition is for the Car Park to have two hours free parking. We believe that this would help the public and the traders in Freshwater. However, despite our best efforts and support from both the local County Councillors, we seem to not be able to get a meeting with Cllr Ward. It may be that Freshwater is to far a journey from County Hall or he just does not want to meet with us! However, we will continue to push the issue and keep residents updated on progress. Remembrance Sunday It was really good to see so many people at the Remembrance Service at Yarmouth this year. Over 40 wreaths were laid by local organisations. Freshwater and Totland Archive Group (FaTAG) also put on an exhibition in a local shop about West Wight people who were involved in World War 1. Many of the family names in the displays are still present in local families now. The exhibition was very well supported and we are lucky to have FaTAG doing so much to preserve our local history. Local Area Co-coordinator It may be that some of you aren’t familiar with our Local Area Coordinator, Adam Tucker. Adam is one of 9 LACs across the 4
Island and they are part of the Public Health Service. Adam works closely with people and families in our area, helping them on an individual basis to overcome challenges in their lives and to move forward. This is done on a one to one basis with the person or family. This is a very different approach to support but has proved to be very successful on the Island and has enabled many people to find their own solutions and move forward. The work done here on the Island has been shared across the country. Our LAC is also part of the Our Place team based at West Wight Sports and Community Centre and works closely with them. Having witnessed the difference that this service has made to many people in the West Wight we were, therefore, very dismayed to hear that the Isle of Wight Council were considering removing the LAC service from March 2019. You may have seen articles on this in the local press and the support being put forward to continue the service. Many local people attended the Cabinet Meeting on the 8th November and despite the obvious support from all members of the public present from across the Island the decision was made by the IW Councillors in the Cabinet to remove the service. The reason given was that the Public Health Service on the Island did not have sufficient funding to continue the service. Evidence had been put forward by Southampton Solent University demonstrating that the service saved more money than it cost by keeping people out of statutory services but sadly this was not fully accepted by the cabinet.
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Working For The Community Cllr Gill Kennett
As a Parish Council we will consider what we can do, working alongside of other agencies, and we will keep local people posted. Can I thank all of those people who have been so supportive in this matter.
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News report from Cllr Steve Hastings - Central Wight Mobile: 07870127024 E-mail: steve.hastings@iow.gov.uk Twitter - @cllr_hastings Brighstone School - I have received notification from Brighstone School that they are in need of a new L. A. Governor so if anyone would be interested or if you know of anybody who might be interested please let me know.
Shorwell and Rookley will be moved out of Central Wight as it now stands and will join the Godshill Ward, which will then be called Central Wight I believe.
However my ward will then have Calbourne, Shalfleet and Porchfield added to it and be called Brighstone Ward effectively running The person that they are looking for at this from south coast to north coast of the Island. time is somebody with financial expertise, which is why I am not putting myself forward If this goes ahead I have suggested that the name should reflect the other main villages at this time, as I don’t consider I fit this also and be called, Brighstone, Calbourne criteria. and Shalfleet ward. The school is going through a difficult time but is getting assistance from the authorities Members should be getting an update soon to improve from its ‘Requires Improvement’ and the new boundaries should be known by January. status from OFSTED in April 2018. Budget Time - We are at that time again Military Road - Military Road is looking when the Council has to set a lawful budget fabulous now as Island Roads draw to a against a backdrop of more Government close on this major project either side of cuts. This year we have to find another the Viaduct, which was completed in the £5.5m and most has been found by summer. efficiencies without having to cut services but inevitably there will be some cuts which There was an official opening ceremony is always difficult and with this in mind the that took place on 15th November, which Leader and the Cabinet have produced their saw a lot of vintage cars and a vintage bus travelling from IW Pearl Centre to the Wight budget and released it some three months early in order to have discussions with Mouse Inn and the ribbon being cut by a opposition members and get their feedback child from Brighstone School. and potential alternatives should they have Please drive carefully, keep your speed down any to offer. and enjoy this iconic road in order to make it Warnes Lane, Brighstone - Following on from to the other end safely. the repair by Southern Water in Warnes Lane Boundary Review - The boundary review by I am very pleased to be able to report that the Boundary Commission is well on its way the drainage repair from the cellar of the Newsagents has now been reinstated after now and there are some dramatic changes much persistence and special requests made listed for Central Wight. to Island Roads regarding this matter. If this goes ahead as they have so far indicated then Chillerton, Gatcombe, continued over the page 8
I have written to Island Roads to thank them for completing this before winter starts.
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This meeting was positive and a way forward would be found for the Library, as it is effectively a new business, the business rate relief scheme should apply in this case. My understanding is that an application has been invited from the Parish Council for business rates relief and all the information I have is that this should be successful and we can look forward to the Library going forward safely and keeping this vital service in the village. With very best wishes to you all,
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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 144 dinners on Christmas Day. Alongside this they also provided 140 families with hampers. 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). 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. Gifts - Men’s, ladies and children’s. Hampers - Tins of veg and meat, pasta, non perishables as well as fresh nearer the time. They are also looking for people to help with preparing the hampers the week leading up to Christmas. If you can help in anyway or would like to join them on the day please contact Kay via email at Kay.willett@salvationarmy.org.uk for more information. There are drop off points in Ryde and Newport Salvation Army Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 10-2 , Salvation Army Ryde & Shanklin Charity Shops Mon – Sat 9.30am – 5pm 10
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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 continue to do an amazing job by keeping Totland flowering and the War Memorial looked great for Remembrance Sunday.
Neighbourhood Police Team. Please ring 101 if you see anything troublesome in Totland as reporting them will help keep our village safe.
Local Area Co-Ordinators: The Parish Councillors were very disappointed with the Isle of Wight Councils decision to no longer fund this very successful service. All referrals will be stopped immediately with the service Remembrance Sunday: The Royal British finishing 31st March 2019. This is a very Legion would like to thank everyone for worrying time for members of the community all the efforts in raising funds and taking as it is unsure what this will mean for them. part in the Remembrance Sunday parade Councillors will be working with Freshwater at Yarmouth. It was a superb turn-out and we were lucky not to be drenched with the Parish Councillors and the community to sort of rain we experienced on the Saturday! seek their views and ideas on how we can go Special thanks go to the youth organisations, forward from this disappointing outcome. the ACF and to our bugler, Bertie Whistance. Men in Sheds continues to run in Totland and There is a video available on Totland Parish will be moving to the Corner room at Fort Councils Facebook account if you were Victoria for the winter. They will remain open unable to attend. The Parade will be in on Thursdays between 2pm and 4pm and all Freshwater next year. are welcome. You can also check out their Facebook page West Wight Men in Sheds. Senior Citizens Christmas Lunch at the Memorial Hall: Councillor Jan Cave has once again led on this event which will take Meet & Eat was a new project which started place on Wednesday 5th December at 1pm. on Friday 2nd November. This will continue Tickets are available from the Memorial Hall. on the first Friday of each month. They meet Start your Christmas early and travel to the at St Saviours Holy Family Centre which is on the FYTBus route B round. All welcome. Memorial Hall by FYTbus. Route A or B will drop you off in time for lunch, then Route C will take you home once you are full of pud! Foodbank Areas served Freshwater (including the Bay), The Parish Office will continue to be a Collection Point for the Foodbank and we Yarmouth and Totland. welcome donations for this very good cause. Christmas Opening Times: The Parish Office Please support if you can. will close on Thursday 20th December 2018 at 12.30pm and reopen on Wednesday 2nd West Wight Arts Association - tickets can be purchased or reserved from the Parish Office January 2019 at 9.30am. for monthly concerts held in the Memorial Hall. Vandalism continues to drop but we are monitoring this with the local continued over the page
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Reminder: We have moved in to Winter Timetable Afton Marsh Recycling Centre open days and times: • Three days a week; Saturday, Sunday and Monday, including bank holiday Mondays. • Winter 10.00am to 6.00pm. (30th October 2017 to 25th March 2018) 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. Ward Councillor John Howe Telephone 753414 or email: john.howe@iow.gov.uk Your Parish Councillors’ are: Chairman Vince Fennell, Vice Chairman Jan Cave, John Howe, David Filby, Steve Blamire, Helen Wood, Gareth Wyre and Hilary Benns. The Parish Council meet on the 2nd Wednesday of each month from 7pm, except August, and all Totland residents are welcome.
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Christmas Recycling Tour By Cllr Michael Murwill - Cabinet Member for Waste Management The IWC, in partnership with Amey, are undertaking a ‘Festive Reduce Reuse Recycle Tour’ around the Island during November and December to inform residents of what can be recycled over the Christmas period. Below are the venues during December: pop along and pick up a free recipe card and recycling booklet. They would also like your views on waste and recycling services and an online survey is now open until January 4. It is an opportunity for householders to put forward suggestions for future improvements or ideas on how the Island can recycle more. The council is responsible for the collection, treatment and disposal of household recyclables and waste on the Island — which is delivered through a contract with Amey.
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CHRISTMAS WASTE COLLECTIONS:
Monday 24 December, it will be collected AS NORMAL Tuesday 25 December, it will be collected on Thursday 27th December Wednesday 26 December, it will be collected on Friday 28th December Thursday 27 December, it will be collected on Saturday 29th December Friday 28 December, it will be collected on Sunday 30th December Monday 31 December, it will be collected on AS NORMAL Tuesday 1 January, it will be collected on Wednesday 2 January Wednesday 2 January, it will be collected on Thursday 3rd January Thursday 3 January, it will be collected on Friday 4th January
Saturday 1st December – Coffee open 7 pm talk starts 7.30 morning/open day at Vectis Radio lasts about 45 minutes. from 10am -12pm. Come along Admission members of the to Vectis Radio studio at the Isle of Wight FHS - £1; nonRiverside Centre and see how it members - £2 all works. Tea/coffee and biscuits supplied for a minimum £1 donation to keep Thursday 6th December – Sunday 9th the community radio station running. December – Brighstone Christmas Tree Festival from 10am – 5pm. Fun for all the Saturday 1st December – Wight Brainy family, lots to see and enjoy with over 200 Brunch Christmas Market at Ryde Fire beautiful “theme decorated” Christmas Trees Station from 10am – 4pm. Magical grotto, on display in seven very different locations kids craft corner, inflatable snow globe, live within Brighstone. The children’s trees are in entertainment, seasonal stalls, refreshments the library and on the Saturday and Sunday and much more. Turning on of Ryde Fire’s you can see Santa in the Winter Wonderland Christmas Lights at 4pm at the Exchange in New Rd. Free admission to all concerts both during the festival and Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd December into the following week (all in the Parish – Daisy Chains IW Christmas Fair at Lower Church set against the backdrop of all the Hyde Holiday Park, Landguard Manor Road, trees). There will be a myriad of attractions Shanklin from 11am – 3.30pm. Christmas to entertain you and put you in the festive market, entertainment, characters, grotto mood and it’s all FREE. Carol singing, Hand and more. Adults £1, kids go free. bell ringing, Craft Fairs, Mini Market at the weekend, Lace making demonstrations, Cake Saturday 1st December – Christmas Fayre at and Biscuit Raffles, The Winter Wonderland Fort Victoria, Yarmouth from Fayre 10-4pm. Snow Grotto with Santa and free family photo Come and have a relaxed, family friendly opportunities, Daily Refreshments available to browse of the work of 16 Island artists. purchase, A FREE Park and Ride will operate Shop local and buy beautiful this year! Free from the Isle of Wight Pearl on the Military parking. Rd into Brighstone village with a further Free shuttle service to Mottistone and back. For Saturday 1st December - Angel Festival and full details go to www.bxtf.org Christmas Fair at St John’s Church, Drake Road, Newport. Come to look at all the Thursday 6th December – RNLI Christmas angels on display. There will be various stalls Spectacular at The George, Yarmouth from and refreshments and light meals will be 11am – 4pm. Raffle, craft stalls, carol available. singers, mince pies, cakes, biscuits. Raffle will take place approx 1.30pm. Raffle tickets Monday 3rd December - Isle of Wight Family available from The George Hotel and RNLI History Society open meeting, everyone Yarmouth Shop. welcome. The Royal Navy and the Royal Marines on the Isle of Wight a talk by Mike Saturday 8th December – Godshill Christmas North at the Hunnyhill Room, Riverside Market from 11am – 4pm. Craft stalls, Centre, The Quay, Newport PO30 2QR. Doors Continued over the page
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mulled wine and mince pies, refreshments, raffle, Santa’s grotto, entertainment, treasure hunt and so much more. All funds raised will be split between kissypuppy. Godshill Village Hall and the IOW Radio Christmas Toy Appeal. Saturday 8th December – Riverside Christmas Fair at Riverside, The Quay, Newport from 11am – 4pm. Free Entry. Inflatable snow globe, gifts, crafts, Santa’s grotto, carol singing, face painting, refreshments and meet Enchanted Isle characters. Saturday 8th December – Sandown Railway Enthusiasts Club present their Winter Model Show at Lions Community Centre, Lake from 10am – 4pm. At least 8 working layouts expected, plus static displays and trade stalls. Tickets £3 and accompanied children free. Wheelchair accessible. Tuesday 18th December - Carisbrooke Castle “Museum Insights” 2pm – 4pm. La Tour de Wight: An illustrated tour of the Island in traditional music (c.1800 – 1970). With Christmas approaching, Justin Smith and Virgil Philpott (aka ‘The Dollymopps’) introduce us to some of the most interesting characters they have encountered during a decade of researching the Island’s musical traditions. Tickets £8 including tea, coffee and biscuits. For further details and to book your places please ring 523112 or e-mail info@carisbrookecastlemuseum.org.uk Booking is essential as places are limited 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. Every Thursday: Over 50s table tennis takes place at West Wight Sports and Community Centre, 1.30 - 2.30 p.m. £2.00
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Your Local Independent Minibus Service
DECEMBER 2018
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.
DECEMBER EXCURSIONS 1 8 9 15 22 29
Sainsbury’s/Morrisons/M&S/Lidl Sainsbury’s/Morrisons/M&S/Lidl Brighstone Christmas Tree Festival Newport & Waitrose, E.Cowes Sainsbury’s/Morrisons/M&S/Lidl Sainsbury’s/Morrisons/M&S/Lidl
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09.30 09.30 13.00 09.30 09.30 09.30
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£6.00 £6.00 £5.00 £7.00 £6.00 £6.00
Our excursions and shopping trips are always 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. 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.
Are you interested in joining us to help the community? Contact us to volunteer to drive, or to assist passengers, or 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