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As I write this it definitely feels like summer is here. The sun has been out all week and there is talk of a mini heatwave in the next couple of days. I hope by the time you read this the sun is still putting in a daily appearance.
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Interior & Exterior Work Undertaken / Fully Insured Thank you for picking up a copy of the References Available / Islandwide July issue and I find it quite frightening CONTACT DAN FOR YOUR FREE QUOTATION how quickly the year is going so far... The Telephone: 01983 408716 Mobile: 07816 545283 Email: td.decors@hotmail.co.uk www.tddecors.co.uk festival has been and gone and the island is playing host to many visitors, some popping over for the first time and others are regulars with many of them wishing they could make this their permanent home. I often wonder if by having all this beauty right on our doorstep and under our noses that we don’t appreciate it as much as we should do. What do you think?
I mentioned in last month’s issue that with one thing and another I had not had the chance to get on my bike and enjoy the outdoors, well... that is no longer relevant as I have been all over the island exploring all the nooks and crannies and sampling everything the island has to offer. Being on two wheels is like being set free and yes, it is an electric assist bike, but I still have to pedal on the flat and up hills. It is amazing how many other people you get to chat with that are either cycling, walking or enjoying one of our local tearooms. I’ve also lost count of the times I have cycled past a house and got the familiar aroma of a sausage on a barbeque... why is it that other people’s burnt sausages always smell better than your own? I hope you enjoy this month’s community magazine, there is lots to read about, including our regular news reports, puzzle section, Dates for your Diary, local advertisers and much more including a great piece about Isle of Wight Swifts. I hope you all have a lovely July and I hope we can meet up again next month and please if you have any community news to share, please let me know so I can share with other readers.
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Totland Parish Council News Jubilee Celebrations We were lucky in Totland to have three beacons to celebrate the Queen’s Jubilee with the third on Totland Beach. This was a very popular choice as it was accessible for all. The Parish Councillors would like to thank Richard Crowther who acted, at the last minute, as the Town Crier at Totland Beach and announced the lighting of the beacon. The two other beacons at Tennyson and the Needles were equally popular and several other beacons could be viewed from these points. Thank you to all who helped with this especially the students at the Isle of Wight College and 1st Freshwater/Totland Scouts. If you have any photographs of these beacons, please forward them to the Parish Office as we are producing a booklet of all the beacons for the Queen. Councillors also delivered Cream Teas to the Care Homes in Totland to celebrate the Jubilee. WightFibre – the Parish Council are still working with WightFibre. We have received a number of complaints regarding works being carried out by WightFibre and the Parish Office are arranging a meeting with supervisors to discuss and sort these problems. Ward Councillor Chris Jarman is also dealing with various complaints as well. We have been informed that these works are being carried out on behalf of the Government and not the Isle of Wight Council or Island Roads. However, Island Roads will be responsible after 18 months of works completed so it is in their best interest to sort any problems at the time. Sea Wall The path between The Waterfront and Widdick Chine has been closed as a void 6
opened earlier in May. An investigation has taken place and repairs are due at any time. The barriers should not be climbed over, please use the Widdick Chine steps to access the beach. Beach Buoys The beach buoys have been positioned at both Colwell and Totland for the second year. Colwell side is to help with launching watercrafts and Widdick Chine is aiming to promote safe swimming. Personal watercraft vehicles are still able to come ashore but not inside the safe swimming area. Defibrillator Locations: The Waterfront Bar, Needles Battery, Memorial Hall, Colwell Public toilet block and Totland Parish Office. All are easily accessible 24/7. Recycling: Afton Marsh Recycling Centre – This is open, and you can now take household rubbish, however, you MUST book a time online or over the telephone. You cannot just turn up; you will be sent away. CONTACT DETAILS: Parish Clerk – Mrs Helen Gibbs - Telephone 01983 756028 Totland Parish Council, Winchester House, The Broadway, Totland Bay, PO39 0AX. The parish office opening days and times are Monday – Thursday 9.00am to 12.30pm. Email: clerk@totlandparishcouncil.org. uk or follow the Clerk on Twitter @ TotlandClerk. The parish council also has a Facebook page which is updated regularly.
Can You Help our Isle of Wight Swifts? by iWatchWildlife Swifts are amazing and beautiful birds. The sound and sight of them racing and screaming over our rooftops is an exhilarating and essential part of summer on the Island. However, Swifts are now on the Red List of species threatened with extinction - they are in serious trouble. Loss of nest sites is by far the major contributor, though falls in the populations of insects Swifts eat may also play a part. Preserving existing nest sites and providing new nest sites is crucial if we are to prevent Swifts becoming extinct in the UK. Thousands of new nest sites are needed each year just to halt the decline and thanks to Hampshire Swifts, we have an opportunity to help the Isle of Wight’s population of breeding swifts. Hampshire Swifts can build new boxes and install them for no more than £40.00 per box. This is a fantastic deal as installation height needs to ideally be a minimum of 5 metres above ground level and is therefore probably best left to the professionals! Earlier this year, the first round of 15 boxes were successfully installed on properties across the Island with the next batch planned at the end of the summer once the birds have left our skies. iWatchWildlife are co-ordinating the Swift boxes being installed by Tim and Andy registration effort here on the Island, so if you are by Claire Hector interested in having a box/es installed on your property then please do get in touch at much more than just a flower shop iwatchwildlife@gmail.com with your name, GIFTS, CRAFTS, HANDMADE CHOCOLATES postal address and contact email preferably. (INCLUDING VEGAN, GLUTEN & SUGAR FREE), PLANTS, Hampshire Swifts can then check your CARDS, FLOWERS AND MUCH MORE. property online for suitability.
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Historical Events and Interesting Facts for July As we’re at the beginning of the second half of the year, it’s a great time to start working on any of those new year’s resolutions that you’ve put off attempting for the first half of the year! In early July, a period of time called the “dog days of summer” begins. Historically they were observed within Ancient Roman and Greek astrology and were connected with bad luck, mad dog attacks, unexpected thunderstorms, heat, and drought. They gained their name as “dog days” as they were connected with the star Sirius, which is part of the Canis Major (Greater Dog) star system. Nowadays, “the dog days” refers to when the hottest days of summer begin. It was in July that the rabies vaccine was first successfully given to a patient. The French microbiologist Louis Pasteur administered the vaccine to a nineyear-old called Joseph Meister on July 6, 1885. The child had been bitten by a rabid dog, and Louis Pasteur, unsure whether the vaccine would be successful, decided it was worth testing. Fortunately for the boy, it worked! The Anglo-Saxons had multiple names for the month of July, including Maed-monath and Hey-monath. Respectively, these translated into “the flowering of meadows” and “hay month.” On July 25, 1909, Louis Bleriot became the first man to fly an aircraft from one country to another successfully. He took off from the coast of France and landed across the channel near Dover. July has two birth flowers – the water lily and delphinium also known as the larkspur. The water lily is a symbol of a pure heart, while the larkspur (especially its white form) represents the lightness of the heart. The birthstone of July is the ruby, considered by many to be the king of gems. At one point in time, it was considered to protect warriors on the field of battle if it was embedded in their armour. Nowadays, as a birthstone, it’s said to protect against evil. July was an important time for the space race of the ’60s. The first crewed mission to the moon, the Apollo 11 Mission, launched on July 16, 1969. Four days later, on July 20, 1969, Neil Armstrong made history by taking the first step on the moon while declaring, “That’s one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind!”. July 16, 1945, was another big day for the world and a step down a very dark period of history. It was on this day in Alamogordo, New Mexico, that the first atomic bomb was detonated. The bomb was called “Fat Boy,” and its explosion sure was fat – the mushroom cloud was 41,000 feet (12.5 kilometres) high! Source: thefactsite.com
From joy’s humble crumble kitchen The Big Food Waste - We are ranked 3rd in the world for this after the US and China. Reducing food waste is one of the most important things we all can do to reverse global warming. Perhaps we are unaware of its (peelings) healthy reusable properties - here are some ideas to put them on your plate thereby not only saving money but each one of us playing a small part in restoring our planet’s health. CRUNCHY VEGGIE CRISPS
Spread potato, carrot, parsnip and beetroot peelings on a baking sheet and toss with oil. Bake in the oven at 200°c for 15 minutes until crisp and golden. Remove from the oven and sprinkle with salt and any spices you wish to add.
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CHEESE DIP for Veggie Crisps 75g mayonnaise and 75g yogurt/creme fraiche or sour cream - 50g grated cheese (option to add a little finely chopped onion and/or a grated clove of garlic). Mix all the ingredients in a bowl and season. (add a splash of water to loosen if needed). Or you can use plain mayo, tomato or sweet chilli sauces too dip.
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You can easily process leftover washed veggie scraps (those which you can eat raw) into a healthy smoothie. Mix together using a blender adding some water, plus any additional fruits, herbs, spices or a bit of ginger according to taste.
VEGETABLE STOCK POT.
Take piles of washed peels plus any cut offs, chop roughly and place into a pot and cover with water - add a few extra herbs, seasoning and simmer for about 20 minutes - strain and you’re done!
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BROCCOLI STEM SLAW Shred up some peeled broccoli stalks, carrots and onion. Drizzle on your favourite dressing and serve.
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BROCCOLI & CAULI PUREE This tasty dish uses chopped broccoli, cabbage or cauliflower stalks and some leaves. Steam or boil them until soft, then puree and season. The prefect side dish.
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News Report from Cllr Chris Jarman - Totland & Colwell Tel: 07905 002834/Email ChrisJarmanforTotland@gmail.com I’ve always believed that one thing the British people excel at is arranging a local fete or event. It always brings out the very best in a community and cements the bonds we have in common. So often in life it seems the daily news places too much emphasis on negative topics, but a celebration reminds us that there is so much more that unites us than that which divides us. No one could have been unaware of the Platinum Jubilee over the past weeks. An astonishing milestone for our Queen and an opportunity for us all to share in the national spectacle from London of parades and cavalry in their smart and distinctive uniforms. Whilst these serve a purpose in amplifying national pride, it is the multitude of local events that I believe bring greater value. So it was that our community took on the very significant challenge of arranging not one but 5 coastal Jubilee Beacons running from Compton Bay, via Freshwater Bay up over Tennyson Down to the Needles, and then on to Totland Bay - our most beautiful and much photographed scenery.
different location and customised their beacon according to notable landscape features and history. Our community was involved in sourcing the wood for the beacons and our local Scouts and Cubs provided (with the help of the odd parent) its transportation and then filling of the beacons at each site. Masters of Ceremony, readers of the royal proclamation and official beacon lighters were appointed for each beacon and performed admirably. National trust support and access to their land was critical. In all, over 70 people were involved in the delivery tasks starting in January and running over 5 months - quite a project!
The 2nd June 2022 events of lighting the beacons were a roaring success (literally as aided by the use of firelighters and very dry wood). All 5 West Wight Jubilee Beacons were well attended. Bagpipes echoed across Tennyson Down Our now famous ‘as seen on TV’ West and despite the climb, around 250 made Wight Jubilee Beacons were designed and it to the Tennyson monument to share the fabricated by our own IW College students spectacular setting sun and panoramic with materials and financial support from views of beacons along our coast and on DMR engineering and Totland Parish Council. Each group of students took on a continued over the page
News Report from Cllr Chris Jarman Totland & Colwell the North Island. A video of our Totland Bay Jubilee Beacon-featured as the closing credit on South Today with the pier silhouetted against the closing light of the day. Now the final phase has started, again with the aid of our IW College - The production of 70 copies of a 70-page commemorative booklet full of the West Wight Jubilee Beacon story and its participants and loaded with memories and photos from those who took part. A real celebration of our community at its best with one special copy destined for Her Majesty.
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Report from George Cameron - Freshwater Wow, what an event it was! Our jubilee celebration on the 3rd June was the best event we’ve ever had, that is the feedback that I got from everyone who attended the event on Jubilee field.
there is a waiting list available if you are interested in taking part next year. The Solent swim started in 2010 and over 400 people have swum the Solent and up to date they have raised over £200,000 for the centre which is run as a charity. Please Everything worked out perfectly and we have a look at the link westwight.org.uk/ were blessed with good weather for most events/solent-swim to see previous swim of the day. A big thank you to Freshwater history and photographs, so we will see Parish Council for hosting this event for our you early on the 23rd July at Colwell. community, but a bigger thank you goes to our clerks in the office who have who have I don’t often complain, and I have made it happen. They worked endlessly for mentioned this before but who agrees the two weeks leading up to the event and with me that we have had enough of on the day, they arrived just after 5:00am WightFibres destruction in Freshwater. and stayed until 9:30 in the evening to make The work seem to drag on and it is getting sure the site was cleared and spotless for the tedious now, I am not sure how they are Festival of Running which took place on managed because when they close a road Sunday the 6th June. or street, there is normally a gap of a few days before the work actually starts and I I would also like to thank the acts have been told by people that have been that performed, stall holders, our local watching this operation for weeks now that community for supporting the event and the work is so inconsistent and with big last but not least, those Parish Councillors breaks in between. Hands up those who who volunteered their time to help out on would like to see the back of WightFibre! the day. Another thorn I have is the illegal At our last Parish Council meeting, an pavement parking opposite Sainsbury’s event committee was established, and in School Green Road. There is constant I hope that they will seriously look at parking on the pavement, and I have repeating an event such as this on an annual witnessed disabled buggies struggle to get basis, which is just what Freshwater needs. through at times and personally, I nearly had an accident there last week when I just mentioned the West Wight Sports and someone just opened their door without Community Centre, I would like everyone looking. Of course, local businesses to give their support to their Solent swim opposite Sainsbury’s do not help much which takes place on Saturday 23rd July and I have mentioned this to our County with a backup date of Sunday 24th July. councillors who I hope will act on this The Solent swim is supported by the Isle issue before we have an accident on this of Wight Canoe Club and Freshwater spot. Independent Lifeboat. Phew! I’m glad I have got that off my Although the swim is full at present, chest! Until next time, enjoy our marvelous 14 weather.
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dates for your diary Every Tuesday. Badminton at Yarmouth Sports Hall. From 2pm to 4pm. Beginner’s welcome. A fun, social place for noncompetitive games. £1-50 per session. Please contact Den 07539 066672 for further details. 1st Wednesday and 3rd Saturday of each month – Freshwater Bay Residents Association Community Beach Clean. Meet 11am at the shelter on the prom. Bring gloves and something to collect litter in. July dates are Wednesday 6th July and Saturday 16th July. Every Wednesday. Mahjong at Freshwater Library. From 10am to 12pm. Turn up and give it a whirl. Participants are beginners and intermediate players who ultimately have fun together. Every Wednesday. Social Bridge at West Wight Sports & Community Centre. From 2pm to 4pm. Turn up and play for £2. Participants are learners, intermediate and experienced players who play noncompetitively. Every Friday - Freshwater Market from 8.30am-12noon at the Memorial Hall. Every Friday – Calbourne Recreation Ground Car Boot Sale (weather dependant) Gates open 3pm – sellers set up - 4pm (£5 per pitch) and Buyer’s access – 4.30pm. Every Saturday – Colwell Common Car Boot Sale. Sellers set up from 8.30am and buyers from 9am – Cars £5 and vans £7. No need to book – just turn up. Weather permitting. 18
Saturday 2nd July – Vectis Radio Coffee Morning 10am to midday in the studio at the Riverside Centre. Meet some of the presenters and other listeners. Maybe you would like to join their team of volunteers, whether that is presenting, marketing, collating news or something else. Go along and have a chat. There will be tea and coffee, and some biscuits, and homemade cakes. All they ask for is a donation in the bucket to help them to keep going. Saturday 2nd July - Summer Fayre at St Saviours Catholic Primary School, Summers Lane, Totland Bay, from 11am – 3pm. Free entry. Bouncy castle, food, games, drinks, sweets and much more. Sunday 10th July – Dog Show at the Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary, Wroxall from 10am – 4.30pm. Free entry but donations kindly accepted. Thursday 14th July - The Music Playhouse at Freshwater Methodist, Brookside Road. 2pm to 3:30pm. Live vocals and musicians. Song sheets provided for Nat King Cole hits & Old-Style American Artists. Tea/ coffee and biscuits interlude. Saturday 16th July – Isle of Wight Pride at Ryde Esplanade. There will be a traditional parade at the start of the day from Queens Road, down to West Street, Cross Street, Union Street and onto the Esplanade. The parade will finish next to the Community Village on the seafront where all the afternoon and evening entertainment will take place
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Saturday 23rd July – Newport Main carnival. Events happening at various locations around Newport and the town on the day and the main procession will depart at 7pm from Church Litten. Monday 25th July (and every Monday thereafter) Learn Bridge at Freshwater Conservative Club from 3.30pm to 5.30pm. £3 per session and includes tea/coffee. For more information contact Philip Watson on 07712 108645. Saturday 30th July – Friday 5th August – Cowes Week. The event offers a great mix of competitive sailing and social activities. Come and watch the sailing, enjoy the parties and live entertainment, and experience the unique atmosphere. Cowes has a fantastic range of pubs, cafes, restaurants and yacht clubs, all welcoming competitors and visitors to the town. Combined with the pop-up venues, bars, retailers at Cowes Yacht Haven, the bars and entertainment at Shepard’s Marina, Northwood Park Lawn Lounge and the busy Cowes Parade with its Crew Bar and live entertainment, there really is something for everyone.
All event information was correct at time of print but could be subject to change at any time.
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July 2022 FYTbus will take you to the new TESCO in Afton Road, Freshwater, direct from Yarmouth, Freshwater Bay and Totland.
FYTbus runs Route A and Route B buses three times every
weekday morning. Timetables are available on our minibuses, from our office or downloadable from our website. Standard adult fare is £2.50 but travel is free if you have a concessionary bus pass. And if you have a FYTpass, available at our office, your fare will be just £1.00. We will help you on and off the bus with your shopping. MEDICAL TRIPS are available to help you reach appointments in Newport (£15.00) or at Brookside Health Centre, (£7.50) and can be booked via our website or by phoning the office. Our wheelchair accessible car can convey a disabled passenger, and their carer if required, on medical trips in their own wheelchair. Saturday shopping trips to Newport are available at two-weekly intervals to the Newport shops and Waitrose at East Cowes. This month’s door-to-door shopping trips will be on July 2nd & 16th. The return fare is £6.50 and you can book by calling us on 01983 752917 on weekday mornings. Wight Community Access - FYTbus, Winchester House, The Broadway, Totland Bay. PO39 0AX Web: www.fytbus.org.uk Email: info@fytbus.org.uk