Island Magazines Freshwater, Totland & Yarmouth June 2017 Edition

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Based in Freshwater 07765465833 janwilsonlowe@gmail.com Summer Solstice

If like me you are just getting into the swing of summer but haven’t yet had the chance to fully enjoy the longer, lighter evenings, then I suggest you get your skates on because on Wednesday June 21st its Summer Solstice.

Even though this midsummer date is when we get the most daylight of the year, it also marks the time where the days start shortening ahead of winter.

The midsummer date is set based on the sun’s tilt towards the sun, which hits its maximum at 23° 26′ and falls between June 20th and June 22nd in the northern hemisphere.

The ‘longest’ day of the year marks the middle of summer because the tilt of the Earth’s axis is most aligned with the sun, providing us with the most daylight of the year.

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After June 21st, the nights will began to close in as our planet rotates away from the sun.

Apologies if I am the bearer of bad news but please don’t shoot the messenger!!!! Take my advice and start making full use of these longer evenings before the nights start drawing in again.

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Dear Readers Welcome to the June issue of Island Magazines.

Now that the local elections are over we need to focus our attention on the general election which takes place on the 8th June.

Don’t forget to vote and have your say.

Inside you will find the regular news reports from Stuart Hutchinson, Totland Parish Council and Freshwater Parish Council along with a selection of features and some great businesses advertising their services.

Summer should be kicking in now and we have been very lucky so far as there have been some really nice days. The Island has many beautiful places to visit and the West Wight area has plenty to see and do. From cliff top walks to strolls along the bay, parks and beaches to quaint towns with their unique local businesses and shops. You will be spoilt for choice at all the places to enjoy refreshments, cakes and lunches.

I hope you enjoy this issue and I look forward to catching up with you next month.

Debbie text or call Island Magazines on 07880 587 931 email: islandmagazines@gmail.com www.islandmagazines.co.uk Island Magazines

Are you suffering from abuse or have escaped an abusive relationship?

Would you like to participate in a highly recommended course designed to move you forward & literally break the cycle? This course is for women and is FREE OF CHARGE but you must commit to the full 12 weeks starting the 6th June at 6pm at CHOYD (Community Hall of Yarmouth & District) St James St, Yarmouth (no sessions in August) For more info and to apply contact Maggie Currie on 01983 754666 or email: hello@breakthecycle.org.uk

WOODLANDS Property Services

Proprietor: Philip Blay M: 07479 194294 philblay@hotmail.com An Island Wide service based in Wellow

FREE no obligation quotations Painting Carpentry Plumbing Flat pack assembly Garden tidying Timber outbuildings erected Pressure washing B&B’s, Holiday homes & Static Caravan work undertaken “Personable, professional and courteous service”

The editor does not necessarily hold the same views as those expressed by contributors and advertisers and reserves the right to refuse or alter material where necessary.

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Butterflies

of Yarmouth

Luxury Hand-Made Chocolates and Tea shop with Courtyard seating.

Home-made cakes, aſternoon tea and light lunches

1 Wheatsheaf Lane, Yarmouth PO41 0PF Tel 01983 761640 / 07818 005 044 Email traceywoodford41@btinternet.com

Blossoms of Yarmouth much more than just a Flower Shop

Bouquets • Arrangements • Plants Flowers for all occasions.

Island and Worldwide delivery service.

A great selection of gifts, cards and crafts

www.blossomsofyarmouth.co.uk

2 Martins House, Wheatsheaf Lane, Yarmouth. Tel 01983 761888 or 07956 528862

Adrian Kensit

South Coast Tree Surgeons Garden Maintenance

• Maintenance & pruning of shrubs • Cultivation & cleaning of borders • Grass & Hedge cutting • Plants, shrubs & trees supplied & planted

...stationery y leaflets y flyers y posters y display print y multi-part forms y banners y and much more...

For more information or a quote, please contact us on 01983 534440 or printdept@gmail.com

Are you a local business looking for new customers?

Tree Surgery

• Crown lifting & thinning, reduction & shaping • Dead wooding and tree felling

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• Fencing erected, repaired and painted/stained • Sheds painted/stained and bases installed • Pressue washing patios and drives • Overgrown gardens cleared

Tree Stump Removal

• Hydraulic Powered Stump Grinder • 36 inch access required • All waste removed • Awkward stumps can be chemically treated

Full Island Coverage

For further info call 07850 489754 or 404720, or email adrian.kensit@btinternet.com

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Its Rubbish....

It’s important when using a waste disposal company that you use a fully licensed and insured business and Green Man Rubbish Removal & Recycling can tick both these boxes and can offer his services to Green Man Rubbish Removal is a fully both domestic and licensed and insured independent waste commercial. disposal service for both domestic and commercial properties.

Owner Richard Cattle, From regular black bags to large bulky has been in the items taken plus a large free fill yourself bag industry for 15 years for your green garden waste which can then be and offers a wheelie booked in to be emptied when you wish. bin service and can Fully licensed with the Environment Agency - Registration supply the bins number CB/LE5041UJ. 15 years experience in the waste whether it’s a small disposal industry. All waste taken to an ethical recycling one for household centre to be sorted correctly so that only a minimal amount waste or larger for has to be taken to the landfill site. businesses and is able Call Richard for a free quote on 07775841538 or to arrange a collection email greenmanrubbish@gmail.com and empty service on a basis to suit his customers needs.

Green Man Rubbish Removal and Recycling also provide a one-off service for whole house or flat clearances and regular black bags to large bulky items.

If you have a large quantity of garden waste, Richards offers a large ‘fill yourself bag’ which can then be booked in to be emptied when convenient to you.

All waste collected is taken to an ethical recycling centre and sorted correctly to ensure the minimum amount goes to landfill and the maximum amount is recycled.

For more information and a free quote call Richard on 07775 841 538 or see his main advert.

The Liquidator Garden Furniture Sofas / Lounge Furniture Bedroom • Office Chairs Coal / Logs and much more but far too must to list Always a friendly welcome and discount for bulk buying

16 Pyle St, Newport PO30 1JT Open Monday - Saturday 9am - 5pm .

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Totland Parish Council News The Parish Councillors elected by the residents of Totland on Thursday 4th May 2017 are: Vince Fennell, Jan Cave, John Howe, David Filby, Steve Blamire, Iain McKie, Helen Wood and David Bryan.

The Ward Councillor remains as John Howe and his contact details are at the end of this report.

Car Boot Sales on Colwell Common The next Car Boot will be Saturday 10th June and refreshments will be available. Thank you in advance for supporting this event.

Mosaic Project We are working with the tutor finalising the pictures, this is taking longer than we originally thought due to the number of ideas we received from our open day. Once we have agreed on the first design we anticipate getting this started quickly. We still need any coloured glass and crockery in blues, reds and oranges if you can help please drop into the Parish Office or ring us and we will collect.

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

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.

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Reminder: Summer Timetable from 26th March . There has been speculation that the days and times will be changing but at the time of writing this report no confirmation has been received.

Afton Marsh Recycling Centre open days and times: • Three days a week; Saturday, Sunday and Monday, including bank holiday Mondays.

• Winter 7.00am to 6.00pm. (1st November 2016 to 25th March 2017) • Summer 7.00am to 8.00pm. (26th March 2017 to 30th October 2017) • 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 Ward Councillor John Howe Telephone 753414 or email: john.howe@iow.gov.uk The Parish Council meet on the 2nd Wednesday of each month, except August, and all Totland residents are welcome.

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Mobile Banking Unit If you are a Natwest customer and have been affected by local High Street closures you will be pleased to know they have set up a mobile unit enabling them to visit various locations each week, allowing customers to continue with their everyday banking needs. Listed below are full details of areas, arrival and departure times.

Natwest Bank

Monday Location: Cowes Yacht Haven, Vectis Yard, Cowes. Arrival: 09:30 Departure: 12:30 Location: Honor and Jeffrey, Afton Road, Freshwater. Arrival: 14:00 Departure: 15:30 Tuesday Location: Dudley Road Car Park, Ventnor. Arrival: 09:30 Departure: 11:00 Location: Wroxall Community Centre, Station Road, Wroxall. Arrival: 11:30 Departure: 12:00 Location: Fort Street Car Park, Sandown. Arrival: 13:15 Departure: 13:45 Location: Thompsons Garden Centre, Watery Lane, Newchurch. Arrival: 14:15 Depart: 15:30 Wednesday Location: Waitrose Car Park, Well Road, East Cowes. Arrival: 09:30 Departure: 10:45 Location: Brannon Way Car Park, Wootton. Arrival: 11:15 Departure: 12:00 Thursday Location: Cowes Yacht Haven, Vectis Yard, High Street, Cowes. Arrival: 09:30 Depart: 11:30 Location: Honor and Jeffrey, Afton Road, Freshwater. Arrival: 13:00 Departure: 15:30 Friday Location: Cowes Yacht Haven, Vectis Yard, Cowes. Arrival: 09:30 Departure: 12:30 Location: The Co-op, Main Road, Rookley, Ventor. Arrival: 13:45 Departure: 14:15 Location: The Old Smithy, High Street, Godshill, Ventnor. Arrival: 14:45 Departure: 15:10 7

What is MND?....

June is The Motor Neurone Disease Association’s Awareness month and still there is a lot to learn about this debilitating disease. Many people aren’t aware of the disease and mention the words MND and a common response is “What’s that?”

Motor Neurone Disease (MND) is a progressive disease that attacks the motor neurones, or nerves, in the brain and spinal cord. As the motor neurones gradually die, the muscles stop working. This means messages gradually stop reaching muscles, which leads to weakness and wasting. It can affect how a person diagnosed with MND walks, talks, eats, drinks and breathes. It is a rapidly progressive neurodegenerative disease that can affect any adult at any time. Although there is currently no cure, symptoms can be managed to help achieve the best possible quality of life.

The Isle of Wight has an established branch of the Motor Neurone Disease Association and their sole aim is to serve and support all those on the Island who are affected by it. This includes people with MND, their carers, family and friends, in fact anyone who has been touched in some way by the disease.

Jennie Lewis, Chair of the IOW branch, commented ‘We regularly have between 1220 people living with MND on the Isle of Wight. Each person has a different set of requirements. The disease can take hold very quickly so we need to react immediately to the changing needs of our local people. Our brilliant team in the Island branch are able to work closely with other professionals on the Island (including very close links with the Earl Mountbatten Hospice) to provide the best possible care and support to help people with MND and their families.

The Isle of Wight branch is run entirely by volunteers, many of who have personal experience of the disease and they hold monthly support meetings for people living with MND and their carers. These meetings provide an opportunity to meet with other people living with the disease, and to share experiences and ideas.

The branch wants everyone to know about MND and what it means for people and their families so that others will join in the fight for the best standards of care and for more research.

If you would like further information about their meetings, or wish to get involved, please email the Chair of the IOW Branch, Jennie Lewis at eandjlewis@aol.com or visit the branch website www.mndiow.org.uk 8

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

Firstly, a thank you to all those who took the trouble to vote in the Local Council elections on 4th May. A special thank you to those who voted for me. That must have been most ward residents reading this, as I was fortunate enough to receive 70% of the vote.

I guess I must be doing something right, or at least getting more right than wrong!

As a result the price you pay is having to read more of my articles, as the Editor has kindly invited me to continue to contribute as West Wight Ward Councillor. I shall do that for as long as I am able. I say able, simply because I am being asked, as well as ward Councillor, with the largest ward on the Island (stretching from the River Yar in the west across to Marks Corner just outside Newport, and from the north coast to the middle road, with 14 separate communities) to also act as Deputy Council Leader, and as Cabinet Member for Corporate Resources.

This latter position means I’m responsible for Finance, Staff, Property, IT, Legal Services and Democratic Services. Handling all of that is full time job. But, being a Councillor full time means that you not only work a normal week, but you have evening meetings, events, emails and reports to prepare and to read. Much to my wife’s annoyance that happens at weekends as well.

So there’s a great deal of business to attend to. One of the first things we shall do is to streamline the Council’s decision making processes. Our neighbouring Counties, far larger than we, manage perfectly well with 5 or 6 Full Council meetings a year. Last year we had nine. That’s not only expensive but unnecessary. Some Councillors like lots of meetings and Committees because it gives them a chance to talk. I think sometimes 12

they just like the sound of their own voices. However when you have a substantial majority of whatever party, it rarely alters the final decision because you have a majority of Members on every Committee except Scrutiny, which I’ll come to in a moment.

We’ll still retain a few Committees where it is critical to reflect all shades of opinion, such as Planning, and statutory committees such as Licensing. Most decisions are however taken by the Executive, or Cabinet.

Prior to the election, decisions could only be taken by the full Cabinet and had to wait until their next meeting which could be weeks. In future, Cabinet Members will take decisions swiftly and whenever they need to. They will be held personally responsible for them and because it is one person, you’ll know who that is.

But alongside responsibility we must have accountability, and for that reason we shall retain a structure which allows decisions to be examined using a Scrutiny Committee chaired by an opposition Member and with a majority of opposition members on it.

This will be supported by smaller specific scrutiny committees for key services such as Education, and for Adult and Childrens care services. Cabinet Members decisions will also be able to be “called-in” meaning examined by, any Member with the support of two members of Scrutiny, including it’s Chair. That will keep Cabinet Members on their toes!

As always, I’m here to help any resident with council issues.

Stuart Hutchinson

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A Natural Healer and Teacher Sarah Brown is a qualified Holistic Therapist and Tutor and in June, she is moving to the Island and is looking forward to settling into Island life. She will be bringing her established business here and is looking forward to introducing everyone to, Source Energy Holistic Therapies and Training with Sarah Brown.

Sarah is a natural and intuitive healer and offers a complete healing experience where you can choose from 30 minutes to 2 hours to relax and benefit from a list of therapies.

Sarah’s treatment room is in the comfort of her own home in Ryde and offers a relaxing environment, atmospherically lit by salt lamps and adorned in Crystals with an aroma chosen for each individual client. A perfect place to encourage deep healing and relaxation.

Sarah’s career has reached the perfect combination as she splits her time between giving beautiful, healing therapies and teaching them to others, through her own ABT accredited courses, fully qualified, validated and verified. Offering recognised courses/ diplomas in Reiki level 1, 2, 3 and 4, Anatomy and Physiology, Body massage, Indian head massage, Hopi ear candling, Hot stones, Pregnancy massage, Reflexology, Holistic facial,

Aromatherapy, Baby massage group practitioner.

Sarah has a professional and holistic approach to her work and is fully insured. She is offering fun, healing workshops throughout the remainder of the year and you will find details of these on her main advert.

Sarah would love to hear from fellow Reiki Practitioners of all levels on the Island as she will continue to run a monthly Reiki share for all those that are attuned.

Sarah is currently writing new courses such as spiritual development and mental wellbeing for children. After seeing the benefits of attuning children to Reiki she wishes to develop this further, if anyone is interested in learning more on this subject please get in touch.

Sarah is really keen to meet everyone and is hoping the Island will bring the inspiration to finish writing her first book.

For info on treatments, training or workshops give Sarah a call on 07983424591 or visit her website at www.sourceenergybysarah.co.uk

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Dates for your Diary

First Tuesday of every month – Drop and Swap. Come along and swap unwanted household items for an equal number of others. At West Wight Community Centre, Moa Place, Freshwater from 10am – 12.30.

Organised by the West Wight Timebank Every Thursday – Coffee and Chat Mornings at East Cowes Methodist Church from 10am – 12 noon.

Every Friday - Calbourne car boot at Calbourne Recreation Ground - 4pm for sellers, 4.30pm for buyers.

Thursday 1st June - The Phoenix Choir will be in concert in aid of The Tricentenary Appeal at St Helen’s Church, Eddington Road, Seaview. The concert commences at 7.30pm.

Free admission with a retiring collection.

Friday 2nd – Sunday 4th June – The Old Gaffers Festival 2017. Yarmouth town and harbour will embrace yet another fun filled weekend of entertainment and interesting things to see and do for the whole family.

Attractions include street entertainment, live music, classic vehicle displays, lifeboat demonstrations and much more. There is also a craft fair and continental market setup around Yarmouth town, and St James’ Church will host the colourful Flower Festival, whilst the “McGaffers’ beer tent” holds one of the Isle of Wight’s largest real ale festivals across the weekend.

Saturday 3rd June - Sandown Railway Enthusiasts’ Club (‘SREC’) MODEL SHOW at The Lions’ Community Hall, LAKE. Open from 10.00 to 16.00. Admission £2-50, and accompanied children free. At least 7 working layouts, plus static displays. The hall is wheelchair accessible. Toilets and light refreshments will be available.

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Sunday 4th June - Cajundaze are hosting a Cajun music play along session at Quay Arts Centre bar, Newport from 7 to 10 pm.

Musicians (any instrument) are welcome, also dancers (steps will be demonstrated) and audience. Free entry.

Friday 16th - Sunday 18th June – Flower Festival at Ryde Methodist Church, Garfield Road, Ryde. 10am – 4pm Friday and Saturday and 1pm – 4pm Sunday. There will also be a display of quilts by the Vectis Quilters. Refreshments will be available each day. On Saturday 17th there will be stalls in the Church Hall.

Friday 16th June – Fun Quiz Night in conjunction with Isle of Wight College Restaurant. Teams of 4 or join up with others to form a team. All proceeds to Vectis Radio FM fund and Vectis Radio 4Ps Training School. £10 per person to include your meal prepared, cooked and served by the IW College students. Licensed bar available on the night. (£5 from each sale goes to the VR FM fund and 4Ps Training School.

Saturday 17th June – Shorwell Midsummer Fair – 1.30pm – 5pm. This traditional village fair is held in the grounds of Northcourt, Shorwell, a picturesque 16th century manor house. It is totally uncommercialised and the many attractions and stalls are run by local people and organisations.

Additionally there is a Tea Tent and arena events including a Falconry display, a dog demonstration and a Band /Folk group. The money raised goes to support local charities, community groups and organisations. There is free parking adjacent and £2 admission price, with children under 16 free. One of the last surviving “original” fairs on the

Dates for your Diary Island, it provides family entertainment and a memorable afternoon for all.

Saturday 17th June- Mega Summer Quiz at Newclose County Cricket Club in the marquee. Blackwater Road, Newport from 6.30pm – 10.15pm. Tickets cost £8 per person to include either a cheese or ham ploughman’s supper (to be specified which each person wants when purchasing the tickets please). Tickets must be booked and paid for in advance by contacting Cats Protection Isle of Wight, Marlborough Road, Ryde during their opening hours 11am-4pm (daily except Tuesdays). Further information can be obtained from Cats Protection on 0300 0120251.

Sunday 25th June – Royal Isle of Wight County Show 2017 at IOW County Showground, Cowes Road, Northwood from 10am -5pm. A fantastic day out for all the family - so much to see and do. This is the show where cattle, sheep, pigs and poultry come first. A chance to experience our wonderful farming heritage and local produce first hand in a day that combines entertainment and fun.

Adults £8 and children under 16 go free.

Road Business Park. You will have the opportunity to browse our archived material of photos, maps and documents as well as access to our detailed database. All are welcome. *all event information was correct at time of print.

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Thursday 29th June – Following the success of our inaugural Open Day, Cowes Heritage’s next informal Open Evening will be at 6.30 – 9 pm at the Portacabin, Three Gates

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FRESHWATER PARISH COUNCIL

I am writing this as my last contribution as Chairman.

We are also in the process of extending the children’s play area on The Stroud in time for the Summer holidays.

Our Standing Orders state that the Chair changes every two years and I have served my time! Cllr Gill Kennett was subsequently It is proposed that further landscaping projects elected Chair and Cllr Anne Bamford Vice-Chair throughout the Village will follow. at our Annual Meeting on 9th May. Avenue Road Improvements will start in September. Unfortunately there will be Following the local elections on May 4th, significant temporary disruption. Island Roads Freshwater Parish Council was in the position and FPC will keep you informed. that with fourteen available seats there were fourteen nominees. Thus an election Freshwater Village Fete will be on Saturday was not required. I am, however, pleased to 17th June at Jubilee Field with live music, a welcome some new blood. Cllrs Daniel James beer tent, games, bouncy castles and food and George Metcalf will bring new expertise stalls and lots more. There will also be a Car and ideas and I am sure, will make positive Boot sale. This will all coincide with the official contributions to our community. A full list of opening of the new Climbing Wall at the West Freshwater Parish Councillors can be found on Wight Sports and Community Centre. It will be our website. a great day for all the family so please look out Two projects are currently underway with more to follow.

The first phase of the Freshwater Library refurbishment started on the 8th May. It was unfortunate, but necessary to take the decision to close the Library for two weeks in order to re-configure the kitchen area and provide a disabled toilet. The majority of the work will be carried out within this period but there is likely to be the need to complete the work in the subsequent weeks. An interesting discovery was made in that whilst removing internal wall coverings, the names of three of the original carpenters :- C E Toogood, J Lewis and H Hillier had left their mark dated September 1939. I am sure that with today’s social media we will be able to trace their descendants.

Work to regrade and topsoil and reseed the Green at Freshwater Bay has started in order to restore this damaged area. Freshwater Bay Residents Association are kindly donating the cost of the salt resistant grass seed. This will need to be protected temporarily in order that the grass seed can grow.

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for the posters. Assistant Clerk Emma Carter is in charge of the arrangements so should you wish to be involved in some way or would like further information please contact us at the Parish Office.

On a less savoury note we have arranged for the IWC Environmental Officer to carry out increased patrols in order to catch dog walkers who choose to let their pets foul the footway.

The EO has the ability to impose significant onthe-spot fines. You have been warned!

I have really enjoyed my time ‘in the Chair’. At times it has been frustrating that, due for the most part down to the slow progress of other parties, we haven’t completed all we set out to do, but FPC has proactive and ambitious projects underway.

I have no doubt under Gill’s Chairmanship we will continue in a positive vein and deliver key improvements for our community.

Mike Wheeler Freshwater Parish Council

Prep Work

by Lucie Ferguson My body and mind is in a serious state of shock.... I have woken up and realised that the half-year mark is right in front of my eyes. June... yes that’s right I said June is here.... I don’t know where the other 5 months have gone and I don’t have time to look for them right now, as it seems only a few weeks ago that I was making my New Year’s Resolutions.

By this time of the year I should have already dropped two dress sizes, I should be eating more healthily and getting myself beach body ready... and I don’t mean being mistaken for a beached whale lying harpooned on the sandy shores!!!!

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I have thought about setting myself some mid-year resolutions and perhaps between now and the end of summer I may have toned my rather round shape slightly. But then I think of all the ice creams that need to be enjoyed, the ‘all you can eat’ barbecues I will be attending and all the summer cocktails I plan on sipping and the answer I keep coming up with is.... maybe next year!!!!

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Your Local Independent Minibus Service

JUNE 2017

GAFFERS WEEKEND SHUTTLE SERVICE BETWEEN FRESHWATER & YARMOUTH Saturday 3rd June Sunday 4th June

09.30 to 19.00 10.00 to 16.00

Hail & Ride Hail & Ride

Fare: £1.00 ( Under-14s Free) Fare: £1.00 ( Under-14s Free)

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.

JUNE 3 10 17 24

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

OUT

BACK

FARE

09.30 09.30 09.30 09.30

13.00 13.00 13.00 13.00

£5.50 £5.50 £7.00 £5.50

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.

Have you visited the FYTbus 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! Our Routes B and C can drop you off at the door, and you will be very welcome to call in and have a browse.

If you are interested in joining FYTbus to help the community, give us a call on 752917.

You can volunteer to drive or to assist passengers on the buses, or you can work in the charity shop, or help out at the garage, or the office, or give us a hand with fundraising, or with advertising, delivering timetables, etc. You’ll be very welcome.

If you would like to comment on any aspect of our service, please give us a call, or pop into the office for a chat – or you can visit our website and send us a message.

We’d love to hear from you! .

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