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A very warm welcome to the March issue of Island Magazines and thank you for picking up a copy. It looks set to be a busy month, starting with Shrove Tuesday on the 5th and then Mother’s Day, and don’t forget the clocks go forward one hour at 1am on the last Sunday of the month. Although we lose a valuable hour in bed we will start seeing lighter evenings. Our ‘Dates for your Diary’ on pages 14 and 15 are packed full with events happening across the island during March. I always like to give a small mention about the weather but I’m really at a loss of what to say this time except did you enjoy the small scattering of snow we had a few weeks back and do you think we can expect to see more of it like we did in March last year or shall we keep our fingers crossed that the cold weather has been and gone. I hope you enjoy this issue and please keep using the services or our advertisers and remember to tell them you saw them advertised here. I hope you all have a great month and I look forward to catching up with you again soon.
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News report from Cllr Steve Hastings - Central Wight Mobile: 07870127024 E-mail: steve.hastings@iow.gov.uk Twitter - @cllr_hastings Waste and recycling Residents might be interested in some information that came to light at the recent Environmental Forum regarding taking waste to the recycling centre. If you run a small business and in the course of your work for instance as a plumber you have some items of waste left over and you are taking this away with you to remove it to the recycling centre you should be registered as a Waste Carrier with the Environment Agency. This is free to register on their web site but if you are not registered and are challenged you could be fined. If however you are running a business that’s sole purpose is to collect other peoples household and garden waste you must also register with the Environment Agency for a waste disposal licence and you will have to pay a fee as well which I believe is around £145. You can be fined up to £5000 if you don’t register. Fair Funding Review Later this year the Government will be dealing with the fair funding review and thanks to the persistence of Bob Seely MP and the Leader of the Council, Dave Stewart the Isle of Wight has finally been recognised as an Island and has actually been named in the report as the Isle of Wight having specific cost needs due to being an Island. This endorses the research from Portsmouth University that states the Island is short in 4
funding by some £6,000,000 compared to other counties, so hopefully now Government will reflect this in the coming settlement with the Isle of Wight Council. Fire Service Review and Consultation Finally we have received the results of the Fire Service Review and I am pleased to report that it was good overall, which went to Cabinet for approval. The consultation on the Combined Authority with Hampshire Fire Authority has finished and went to Cabinet and onto Full Council for approval which was carried, so going forward we will be part of a new authority named Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire Authority of which we will have representation on the Board. Also I am pleased to report that the new Deputy Chief Fire Officer for the Authority will be an Isle of Wight man Steve Apter who has almost 30 years of fire experience and takes over from Andy Bowers. I am sure we all wish him well in his new role. Environmental Action Plan Following on from the Environmental Conference the Council held last summer Cllr Hobart along with officers have looked at all of the suggestions made at the conference by attendee’s and have produced an Environmental Action Plan, which had its first showing at the Scrutiny Committee that I Chair on Thursday 7th February. Some of the contents of the plan are, continued over the page
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promoting the UNESCO Biosphere status should we be successful in achieving it, promoting electric vehicles and low carbon fuels, conserving our water supplies, support for the Green Impact Programme with businesses, work with the voluntary sector to organise the distribution of surplus food, work with Visit Isle of Wight to produce a vision for sustainable tourism and many more ideas. It is good to see what can come out of a specific conference when a lot of stakeholders are in one room talking to each other.
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News Report from Councillor George Cameron Email:- george.cameron@iow.gov.uk | Mobile 07701011481 Highways: I have to report the usual issues of the road network and highway issues in my ward. I have had a meeting at the top of Regina Road with Island Roads who will support me with an application to have Give Way signs at the Junction of Edinburgh and Regina Roads. This is now going through the process and will give drivers more clarity. On the top of Queens Road near the junction with Clayton Road, there has been a water leak for some months now and I have reported this several times. Finally this is on the job list and work will start soon. Another leak sprung in Copse Lane and this was dealt with within 3 days after reporting it. I have met up with our Island Roads Supervisor at Sunset Close to arrange dropped curbs for disabled buggies first and then on to the usual ward drive to see what and if anything else needs doing including the road level at Church Place. This is in discussion at present and Island Roads will get back with a plan to resolve this matter. Please report any road issues to me and I will deal with it. Armed Forces Day: This year’s events which involve people from all over the island will take place 22nd June. As previous years it will be a day of celebration consisting of a parade along Newport High Street to Quay Street finishing at Newport Quay where there will be performances, displays a sound stage, arena and stalls selling all sorts of items. The event will take place between 11:00am and 5:00pm. Please log this date in your diaries. I must congratulate Freshwater Coffee house with winning the My Isle Of Wight Red Funnel Award, I think it is well
deserved and if you have a spare minute, pop in for a tea or coffee and have a chat, you will be made most welcome. I did mention this in my previous report but I need to stress the point, we have a fantastic business community here in the West Wight and Freshwater in particular to enjoy a wide range of services, please support your local shops. Also a follow up from my last report, the WYSP group is still meeting on a regular basis and the idea of having extra seating sited on the Causeway to Yarmouth now have the full support of Freshwater Parish Council, I will update on this project later in the year. Lastly, there was a rumour that Freshwater Parish Council was cutting down trees, especially near the library. This was not true but it went out on social media, I would ask that people please get the facts before venturing down this route. The Parish clerk and his team are very helpful and they can be contacted on 752000 anytime and you will be supplied with the correct information. Many thanks and all the best,
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Cats Protection is set to welcome Islanders to its brand new visitor centre The IOW Adoption Centre in Ryde has been an important part of the Island community since 1961. For over 50 years, the Centre has been helping and homing on average 500 cats every year, and welcoming visitors from all over the island. With their recently opened new Visitor Centre, they are all set to give Islanders an even bigger welcome. There are plenty of good reasons to visit the Centre: • • • • •
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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 Friday from 10am – 12pm – Weekly Drop in at Downside Community Centre, Furrlongs, Newport. Help and information with finding local activities, debt, education, employment, forms and applications, finance, housing, jobs, health and getting involved in the community. Everybody is welcome. This is a free, confidential and friendly session. 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 Every Friday – Freshwater Market, Memorial Hall, Avenue Road form 8.30am til 12 noon. Great range of stalls with something for everyone. Friday 1st March - The Music Playhouse at Freshwater Methodist, Brookside Road. 2:30pm to 4pm. Live vocals, a pianist, a saxophonist and a guitar player for you to sing along or listen to. Song sheets provided to numbers from film show musical, rhyming folk and ballads. Tea and coffee interlude, for a bit of a natter. Turn up and join in for free. Organised by Dale Sloan (Community Navigator). Saturday 2nd March - Coffee morning/open day at Vectis Radio from 10am -12pm. Come 14
along to Vectis Radio studio at the Riverside Centre and see how it all works. Tea/coffee and biscuits supplied for a minimum £1 donation to keep the community radio station running. Saturday 2nd March – Asian Hornet Awareness Day at The Wishing Well Pub, Pondwell, Ryde, PO33 1PX. Exhibition open between 11am and 4pm. This insect is already a significant problem in mainland Europe and isolated nests have been found (and destroyed) on the mainland as close as Brockenhurst. Meet the experts, track the spread and learn how to help stem the tide to stop it establishing on the Island which will devastate our eco-system. For further information contact www.iwbka.org.uk Tuesday 5th March – Pancake Races in association with Yarmouth Carnival at 10.30 am Town Square, Yarmouth. Races for all ages. Many prizes including prizes for best apron. Don’t forget to bring your pancake, a pan and an apron. Friday 8th March – Huge Challenging Spring Quiz at Gurnard Pines, Cockleton Lane, Cowes from 7pm. Teams of 4 only £20 all money raised goes to Challenge & Adventure. We have a giant Raffle with lots of prizes. Our question master will be Tom Stroud asking questions set by Malcolm Randall. Some amazing prizes are ready to be won with the 1st prize being £100 cash. There will also be runner-up prizes of Chocolate & Wine hampers. Friday 8th March – Freshwater Cabaret Encore - A variety evening of entertainment acts from 7pm to 10:30pm at the West Wight Sports & Community Centre. Tickets are just £7 per person in advance and £8 on the night. A licensed bar will be available on the night.
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Tuesday 12th March - Quay Crafts: Creative Collections. Quay Craft artist-makers, who work in a wide range of media (including textiles, ceramics, print, glass and photograph), have contributed to an exciting new museum exhibition. Historic objects from our collections are displayed alongside pieces of art and craft which creatively respond to them. As well as viewing the exhibition, we will have the opportunity to hear from some of the artists who will talk about their work, and how they have drawn inspiration from the museum collections. 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.
package for the Mayflower Theatre, Cream Tea for 4 at Isle of Wight Pearl, signed copy of the brand new book by RC Bridgestock and loads more. Email kelvin. currie@vectisradio.fm or pop in to the studio Friday or Saturday mornings between 10 and 1. Wednesday 27th March - Blokes, Bacon Butties & Banter at Freshwater Methodist, Brookside Road. 10:30am to 12pm. Senior men from all walks of life get together and have their monthly chit chat. Turn up and join in for free. Organised by Dale Sloan (Community Navigator).
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Wednesday 13th March - Simply Sociable Photography at West Wight Sports & Community Centre. 10:30am to 12pm. We are proactive at attending location shoots and have an outgoing approach. Individual’s use their digital device - whether a camera, phone or tablet. Pitch up with £2. Organised by Dale Sloan (Community Navigator).
Every Tuesday at 10am - Knit and Natter/ Crochet and Chatter Group. Work on your latest project. Meet up with others regularly with whatever craft appeals to you, and receive help and advice if you need it. Please ask at the library for further details of future dates.
Thursday 14th March – Sunflower Cafe Quiz at John Cheverton Centre, Mountbatten Hospice, Halberry Lane, Newport from 7pm. 4 to a team - £12 a team. Contact Carl or the Sunflower Cafe for entry forms panyo@gmx. com 07925 033212 or 01983 611656.
Silver Surfers If you are over 50 and want to learn how to use the Internet and e-mail, register for a free 2 hour Silver Surfer Session at Freshwater Library. Please ask in the library for further details.
Saturday 16th March – Vectis Radio present a Fund Raising Variety Show at the Riverside Centre, Newport from 7.30pm. There is a fabulous line up of acts, a fantastic MC - Drew Cameron from Britain’s Got Talent - an iconic producer in Sarah Scotcher and it is all to help keep your local community radio station running. Only £9 per ticket. Free parking. Bar will be open. There will of course be a raffle with some superb prizes including a theatre
Rhymetime A free weekly half hour session of rhymes, actions and songs that helps your baby or toddler with their language development, and allows you and your baby to make new friends. No need to book - come along with your baby and have fun! Every Friday at 10.30am. all event information was correct at time of print.
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FYTBUS NEEDS MORE VOLUNTEERS TO DRIVE OUR MINIBUSES AND ACT AS PASSENGER ASSISTANTS - Are you interested in joining us to help your community’s access to local amenities and events ? We can train you to the required standard for a community minibus scheme. You can obtain an application form from our office or download it from our website (see addresses below)
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.
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. OUT BACK FARE MARCH EXCURSIONS 2 9 16 23 30
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