Island Magazines Freshwater, Totland & Yarmouth Area May 2017 Edition

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Dear Readers Welcome to the May issue of Island Magazines. Whilst writing this the sun is shining and the days are starting to warm up. The Island has sprung back into life and the tourists are on their way and seasonal businesses are now open.

There are plenty of places to visit and things to do across the Island whether it’s a beach picnic, a country walk or visiting one of the many towns to mooch around and see some of the unique local shops. On pages 6 & 7 you will find ‘Dates for your Diary’ which includes details of events happening throughout May. This month’s issue is packed full of news and information and it’s also an ideal way to find local services offered by local businesses.

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

I’ve often written about the financial pressures the Council faces, especially with the growing costs of adult social care. This time though I’m happy to report some good news.

as they are able. This better outcome also costs less than full residential care. It’s not often that delivering what people want is cheaper!

On a different tack, but also good news, is that the Council has just been allocated You may have read that, following pressure an extra £9.5 M to tackle traffic problems from Councils across the country, the in Newport. We are all familiar with the government has listened and allocated an jams at B&Q roundabout, down to Coppins additional £2 billions to meet the growing bridge and across to St. Georges Way. The need. It’s probably not enough, but it is a start. The Island will be getting a share of that work done near the new ASDA store (paid for by a levy on their planning approval), will based on population. It will give us an extra help traffic flow, and this extra government £6.5 millions over the next three years. money (over and above the grant for our highways maintenance) will ensure Obviously, with an election looming – or perhaps over by the time you read this, I can’t improvement across the whole section. We predict how the new Council will want to best hope that the better roads and junctions will enable sites such as the old Camp Hill use that money. All I can say is that, at the moment it is our intention to look at how we prison site, to be released for housing and use it to deliver the kind of care people want commercial development. I met last month with the Minister for Justice in London to and in a more cost effective way. At present press the case for using this site. It will help the Island Council places too many elderly meet our housing targets and also increase residents in care homes - far more than similar councils elsewhere. This is particularly business capacity. so when someone has been discharged from Finally I’d like to finish with a thank you, for hospital, but are really not ready to cope at taking an interest in my articles and for the home. We do have what’s called re-enabling very helpful feedback many of you have services, such as those provided by the given me over the last several years.

Gouldings, to give that support and care but there is just not enough capacity.

Depending upon the 4th May election Because of this residential care is sometimes result, it may be someone else writing for the only option available, even though it may you, or perhaps (if the Editor agrees!) you might have to put up with me for a while not be the preferred option for the elderly longer! person and their family. What we would like to see is greater availability of re-enabling, With best wishes, and more ongoing help for those needing home care and for families who are often struggling to provide the support needed Stuart Hutchinson to enable wife or husband, mum or dad, to continue to live in their own home for as long Promoted by Stuart Hutchinson White Acre, Main Road, 4

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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

Monday 1st May – All along the Riverbank.

Explore an animated 2 mile stretch of the River Yar, along the old railway line Sandown – Alverstone – Newchurch.

Walk or cycle at your own pace and join at any point. Countryside displays, activities and crafts, music, maypole and morris dancing. Teas, BBQ and licenced bar. Download programme from www. thenewcarnivalcompany.com or call 716095 Monday 1st and Monday 29th May – Chale Car Boot Sale 9.30am - One of the most popular car boot sales to support the maintenance of the Chale Recreation Ground and raise funds towards the cost of building changing facilities on the site.

Thursday 4th May – Sunday 7th May FRIENDS OF THE ORP BLYSKAWICA SOCIETY - 75th Anniversary Commemoration at various locations in Cowes and East Cowes. If you’re in Cowes and East Cowes during the first week of May, you’ll notice a plethora of Polish events, activities and exhibitions springing up around the towns.

Exhibitions in Cowes and East Cowes.

Presence of Polish and British Warships.

Blitz walks in Cowes and East Cowes on the 6th May. Market stalls providing polish food and crafts at Kings Square East Cowes.

Wreath laying and dedication, polish dancing troup and much, much more. For a full list of programme events got to www. blyskawica-cowes.org.uk 6

Friday 5th May and every Friday – Calbourne Car Boot Sale at Calbourne Recreation Ground – sellers from 4.pm buyers from 4.30pm Saturday 13th May - Isle of Wight Family History Society One Day Conference, Exhibition & Annual General Meeting. The theme this year will be, “Born on the Isle of Wight and what happened next”. Held at Riverside Centre, The Quay, Newport PO30 2QR There will be 3 talks during the day.

Admission to talks - members of the Isle of Wight FHS £8; non-members £10 (pay on the door) For further information go to www. isle-of-wight-fhs.co.uk Saturday 13th May – Riverfest 2017 from 11am – 3pm at Newport Harbour, Town Quay, Newport. It’s the 10th Anniversary of this popular free community event. Dancing, music, local food and drink, boats of all sizes, local charities and enterprises. Rides and free fun! A great day out on Newport’s historic quay. Come along and experience free entertainment. Boats and water craft of all sizes will be there. Please sail along to this event, or walk or cycle. Hosted by The Footprint Trust Charity.

Friday 19th May – 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)

Dates for your Diary Saturday 20th May - Forestside WI are holding a spring fair at Newport Scout hall, Woodbine Close, Newport from 25pm. Stalls include plants & garden items, tombola, bottle stall, jewellery, white elephant, cakes and raffle. Cream teas will be served all afternoon, so please come along. Proceeds in aid of scout hall funds Sunday 21st May – Open Gardens at ‘Badminton’ 24 Clatterford Shute, Carisbrooke, Off Clatterford Road 2 pm – 5pm. Teas and home made cakes and plants are available. This garden has been open once a year for the last 21 years raising many thousands of pounds for Macmillan nurses and Marie Curie through the National Garden Scheme. Entrance fee £3.50 – well behaved children free. Dogs on leads Saturday 27th May – Sunday 4th June - Gatcombe & Chillerton Scarecrow Festival.

This year sees the return of our Gold award winning Scarecrow Festival. FREE of charge & fun for all the family. Enjoy a nice cup of tea and slice of cake at Aunt Sally’s Tea Room or sup a pint at The Gallybagger Inn.

Sunday 28th May – Mottistone Manor Open Day 9.30am – 4.30pm. Take this rare opportunity to see inside the family home.

There is a charge for entry to the house for non NT members in addition to the garden entry price. It is not possible to buy a ticket for the house. Garden open as usual. Meet at Mottistone gardens, Mottistone, Nr Brighstone PO30 4ED Wednesday 31st May – Cat Behaviour Talk by Nicky Trevorrow at Riverside Centre, Newport *all event information was correct at time of print.

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FRESHWATER PARISH COUNCIL First established in 1894 and consisting of up to fourteen Councillors, Freshwater Parish Council has met on twelve occasions during the year in addition to the many committees and working party meetings.

During this period, Councillor Sandra Allen resigned and Cllrs Vix Lowthion and Tim Nicholson were Co-opted on to Freshwater Parish Council. A full list of meetings and attendance by individual members of Freshwater Parish Council is available.

Freshwater Parish Clerk and Responsible Financial Officer, Michael Mills is ably assisted by Assistant Clerks, Emma Carter and Sue Allen. We also engage Sue Clark as our Bookkeeper.

Councillor Mike Wheeler was re-elected Chair in May 2016 with Councillor Gill Kennett, MBE re-elected as Vice Chair.

It is the Parish Council’s ambition to seek to improve these facilities wherever possible and will continue to be a significant stakeholder in the future sustainability of these important facilities I thank our Clerk for his expertise and persistence in the long and complex negotiations with IWC and the assistance of Totland Parish Council in their support of the joint projects.

It is now an accepted fact that volunteer groups now play a crucial role in the provision of many facilities. We are particularly fortunate that the Community in which we live provides volunteer support to Freshwater Library (Fofl), WWSCC and FYT bus and we thank them all for their commitment.

CURRENT PROJECTS and UPDATES 1. Freshwater Library - FPC resolved that it was of major importance to Freshwater and the West Wight community that the Library Service was retained in the current facility. Library Plus was set up consisting of members of FPC and Friends of Freshwater Library. This steering group set out a clear vision for this facility. With this in place FPC successfully negotiated the freehold We are now responsible for, or about to conclude agreement on a growing number of transfer of the building and site from IWC. ‘assets’ that were formerly the responsibility With representation from the IWC Library Service we now have embarked on a shortof the Isle of Wight Council. These include Freshwater Library, Moa Place and Gate Lane term programme of refurbishment and Public Toilets, Stroud Recreation Ground, the improvement due to commence in April. This has been aided by an IWC Grant of £20000 MUGA and Skateboard Park, Jubilee Field towards these works. and parcels of ‘green areas’ throughout the Parish. In recognition of the diverse nature Library Plus is also now engaged on the of these assets FPC has now engaged an preparation of bids for external funding from Asset Manager to report regularly on asset HLF for an extension to the existing structure condition and Contract Management. in order to provide additional cultural based FPC is now a strong, well respected Authority that has grown in confidence. It has risen to the changing role of Parish Councils and it is now recognised as being able to work effectively in partnership with the Isle of Wight Council and in the Public Health sector.

FRESHWATER PARISH COUNCIL facilities such as a heritage and archive centre and exhibition space.

2. Avenue Road Improvements - The much-publicised delays to the Avenue Road Improvements have been a major frustration to all. However, with the revised start date in September 2017 of what will now be a major reconstruction and a renewed published commitment from Island Roads, I am optimistic that this scheme will bring long term benefits to Freshwater, its businesses and residents.

It should be recognised that there are elements of this scheme that will remain the responsibility of FPC to maintain. FPC has set up the Avenue Road Business Community (ABC) scheme whereby local businesses are asked to make a small annual contribution towards the future enhancement and ongoing maintenance.

This was well received and it is hoped that this will be up and running and form part of the works programming consultation over the next few months.

3. Allotments/Seats - With significant input from Cllr Bamford and Asst Clerk, Emma Carter we have been working with the Allotment holders looking at ways to improve the area.

The invasive presence of badgers has required significant works in an attempt to restrict their progress. This has meant the loss of eighteen plots and has caused some disruption. We are currently undertaking elements of remedial work and in negotiations over the future acquisition of replacement plots.

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A full inventory and condition survey of all seats within the Parish that are the responsibility of FPC has been produced

by Cllr Bamford and Asst Clerk Sue Allen.

A full programme of refurbishment or replacement is now in hand. It should be noted that these do not include those within the Island Roads Network.

4. Stroud Recreation Ground - A Steering Group is now in place looking at improving the facilities. Following a survey of local children and comments received at our Consultation Event, replacement and provision of additional play equipment is now a priority with a degree of external funding being sought.

5. Freshwater Bay Green Improvements With the help of a Grant of £4000 from IWC, Freshwater Parish Council will be landscaping the area this Spring.

6. Just Ask! - As a part of the Island wide Project ‘My Life a Full Life’, a recent major initiative has been the Just Ask! Project, and the appointment of Mel Gardiner as our Local Coordinator. I would like to congratulate all the members of the Steering Group. I would like to personally thank Vice Chair Gill Kennett and Assistant Clerk Sue Allen as well as Mel for their enthusiasm and contribution to this Project which has now been not only recognised on the Island but also nationally.

7. Christmas Street Decorations - FPC has continued its investment in the provision of Christmas Street Decorations through the village this year. Thanks to Cllrs Clive Fleury and Carol Bray and Assistant Clerk Emma Carter who co-ordinated the Event.

FRESHWATER PARISH COUNCIL 8. Public Consultation - Our Parish Consultation Event took place in January.

This is an invaluable exercise. The feedback from this event helps us to make important decisions which have an impact on the level of Parish Precept. FPC will carry out public consultations at regular intervals in the future.

Local Policing - We welcome Police Sgt. Ged Armitage and his team and hope that we can continue to enjoy the benefits of living in an area with low crime rates. The Officers support many activities, especially in the areas of children and young people. West Wight Sports and Community Centre FPC continues to provide £30000 per annum support to this invaluable facility following the withdrawal of Isle of Wight Council funding from April 2015. I am sure that we all recognise the effort and commitment of Clare Griffin and her staff and the work of the WWSCC Trust. With the combination of WWSCC and Jubilee Field, Freshwater now has the opportunity to further develop a first-class sports facility.

West Wight Local Councils Group - This FPC initiative sees representatives from Totland PC, Brighstone PC, Shalfleet PC, Calbourne PC, Yarmouth TC, Shorwell PC and Freshwater PC meeting on an informal basis to consider opportunities to work together to our mutual benefit.

Parish Walk - The Parish Walk takes place in July. This gives councillors a chance to look at areas of Manorial and Common Land for which they are responsible. Observations from the walk are passed to the various sub-committees to return to the full Parish Council with recommendations.

I wish to thank my fellow Councillors for their patience, support and hard-work and the Clerk’s Office for their dedication in ensuring the Parish Council works for the benefit of all who live in the Parish.

Finally, I would like to thank the many people in Freshwater who give their time, money and help to make this a better community for all. You know who you are – Thank You. Mike Wheeler Chair, Freshwater Parish Council You are invited to attend any Parish Council Meeting and can contact the Parish Office on 752000. Minutes can be viewed on www.freshwater-parish.org.

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FRESHWATER PARISH COUNCIL As the local elections approach we in Freshwater will have an Uncontested Parish Election as we have fourteen nominees for the fourteen vacancies.

to be confirmed shortly

Finally, the great news that West Wight Sports and Community Centre has won a Big Lottery/Meridian TV People’s I welcome our new members and trust that Project Grant of £42180 for its COOK Project we will all continue to work together to keep is a tribute to the commitment of many.

Freshwater a strong and pro-active Parish Many congratulations from FPC. Council.

Should you wish for any further information The Freshwater Parish Council Annual concerning the above topics, please contact Meeting will be held on May 9th when the Freshwater Parish Office. positions for 2017-18 will be confirmed.

Mike Wheeler The first phase of the Library refurbishment Chair, has begun. It will, however, be necessary to Promoted by Mike Wheeler, Freshwater Parish Council, Avenue close the Library from the 8th May for two Road, Freshwater PO40 9UU weeks in order to install the new disabled toilet and kitchen. I hope this will not be a major inconvenience to those of you that are regular visitors.

Landscaping areas of the green at Freshwater Bay are due to commence at the beginning of May. This will involve excavation and the regrading and reseeding of the grass bank with salt tolerant grass seed in order to regenerate this key location. The existing seats will be raised in order to improve the viewing experience.

FPC has managed to negotiate funding from IWC towards both these Projects.

We have many new Projects for 2017 including improved landscaping and new Parish Boundary Signs. We are also in discussions with IWC and Island Roads concerning on street car parking and the possibility of providing a dedicated cycle route along Afton Road.

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Adoption time Yes kittens are extremely cute and playful but then again so are these beautiful mature cats who desperately want to adopt some humans so they can have forever homes. They are saddened that they have been overlooked for the newer, younger models but these cats still know how to have a fun time and are well behaved and toilet trained... what more could you possibly want!!!

They have so much to offer and still have lots of life in them and plenty of love to give that special person or family. Don’t delay, adopt today.

Island Magazines are pleased to introduce these adorable adult cats who want to be given a chance. There are more on the website at www.isleofwight.cats.org.uk or pop in and meet them in person at 122, Marlborough Road, Ryde, PO33 1AW. They are open 11am - 4pm daily but closed on Tuesdays.

This little poser is Mittens and she is 3 years old. She doesn’t want to share with other cats or dogs or young children as she wants to be the centre of attention. She is black and white and is always happy to let you play with her.

This handsome chappie is Thomas and he is simply adorable and these photos do not do him justice.

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This white and tortoiseshell pussy is Twizzy. In real life she isn’t as stern as her photo portrays her.

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Totland Parish Council News Elections will be taking place this month and at the point of writing this article it is unknown what Councillors have been elected. The Clerk will help new Councillors settle in quickly in order that Parish Council business continues with as little disruption.

The Annual Meeting of the Parish Council will be held on the third Wednesday, 17th May 2017, rather than the 2nd.

We continue to work with the Environmental Officer regarding the increased amount of dog poo around Totland and notices had been displayed. This has helped considerably and there has been less, however, this needs to carry on.

Summers Lane Councillors are still committed to working with Island Roads and the Isle of Wight Council on reducing the speed on this road to 20mph.

Car Boot Sales on Colwell Common The first car boot sale was very well attended with over 60 sellers on site. Thank you all for coming and supporting this event. The next Car Boot will be Saturday 13th May and refreshments will be available.

Mosaic Project The Parish Council are arranging a Community Mosaic Project and have been asking people to donate crockery. Further information will be available after the elections.

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.

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Garden Bags; Better quality garden waste bags are now 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.

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.

• Summer 7.00am to 8.00pm. (26th March 2017 to 30th October 2017)

West Wight Arts Association - The Annual General Meeting is Saturday 27th May 2017 at 7pm in the Memorial Hall. The short meeting will be followed by a piano recital, after which cheese and wine will be served.

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

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Here are two testimonials from regular clients: I have been a client of Jan’s for many years and she has recently introduced me to the Warm Bamboo Massage. With amazing results! I’m more than happy to rebook every few weeks.

Jan is so professional and is happy to adjust the treatment however slightly and is regularly checking if the pressure is ok which is very reassuring for me. I would highly recommend Jan and look forward to trying out all of her treatments.

- Sandy I decided to try Jan’s Jasmine & Orange Holistic Facial and I am so glad I did! It was heavenly! I am now a regular client for this treatment. Each time I Green Man Rubbish Removal is a fully arrive totally stressed, licensed and insured independent waste but the face and scalp disposal service for both domestic and massage ensure I end commercial properties. up so relaxed that I fall asleep. Pure bliss!

From regular black bags to large - Kimberley bulky items taken plus a large free fill yourself bag for your green garden waste which can then be booked in to be If you would like to emptied when you wish.

Relax, Rebalance and Renew see Jan’s main Fully licensed with the Environment Agency. advert for full contact 15 years experience in the waste disposal industry. details.

All waste taken to an ethical recycling centre to be sorted correctly Call Richard for a free quote on 07775841538.

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Crossman Giles Funeral Plans Why is a Funeral Plan important?

Its a safe and simple way to secure peace of mind for you and your family.

Ask yourself this: when the time comes would I like to leave my loved ones without more worries then they already have at such a stressful time?

Nobody wants to leave their loved ones behind and they would certainly do anything to make sure they did not have to cope with any more stress, yet people still don’t think about Wills and Funeral Plans believing it’s too scary to contemplate, yet in reality, it is no different then taking an insurance out to cover the unexpected?

Costs sadly are rising and will only go up more, so why not take control and not only have peace of mind now but look after your loved ones, specify your own wishes and take care of the funeral directors costs at today’s prices which are all included in your 50+Golden Charter Funeral plan.

Our offer continues till the end of MAY 2017, giving you £200 cashback on a Standard, Select or Premier Plans when paid in full.

You will be in safe hands with Golden Charter who are the only funeral plan provider recommended by the National Society of Allied and Independent Funeral Directors which serves Independent Funeral Directors nationwide.

Once you have arranged your plan, you will receive a summary and a personal membership card for you to keep in a safe place. Your funeral director will hold full details of your plan and when the time comes, one simple phone call is all it takes to activate your plan.

Crossman Giles is a small family business locally based on the Island with nearly 30 years of experience dealing with matters such as Pensions, Investments, Equity release, Wills and Lasting Powers of Attorney.

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You can call us on 01983 408471 for an informal, no obligation chat.

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Jaffa Cake© I hope last months recipe was a success for you and this time the Four Seasons Cookery Academy is treating us to a sweet treat (just in case you didn’t have enough chocolate over Easter). This recipe is for a Jaffa Cake and it sounds delicious. There are a couple of top tips at the bottom of the recipe to reduce calories and sugar intake which in turn means you can always have that extra slice without feeling guilty.

2 Eggs (medium) 3 oz (75g) Castor Sugar 3 oz (75g) Self-Raising Flour Orange Curd or Orange Marmalade Milk Chocolate (approx half a bar of 46%) Dark Chocolate (approx quarter bar min 70%)

www.cookeryacademy.co.uk Heat Oven to 220°C (Gas mark 7) and line a Swiss Roll tin with baking parchment.

Break eggs into a bowl and whisk lightly. Add the sugar and whisk well until the mixture is thick, creamy and almost white in colour.

Lightly fold in the flour. Place into the prepared tin and bake for approximately 8 minutes. Be careful not to over bake.

Top with Orange Curd or Marmalade (depending on taste) Place the Chocolate in a microwave-proof bowl and melt carefully – 10 seconds at a time.

Drizzle it over the cake and cut into squares when cool.

This is a fatless cake which is good – do try to use a decent flour to get a good result with this. The flavour of this cake is absolutely delicious – and not bad for us, either which is a bonus. Don’t put too much Marmalade/ Curd on and reduce calories and sugar by drizzling the Chocolate, you will still get the same chocolate ‘hit’ but with far fewer calories/fat.

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Gardening and Websites It might be an odd combination but a mix of a desk job and outdoors work is just what the doctor ordered for Isle of Wight website developer Tim Leal.

Having developed websites now for over ten years, a back problem meant a trip to the doctor and a more active lifestyle was prescribed and an interest in gardening turned into a healthy side-line.

Blossom Time...

This time of the year is probably one of my favourites, especially seeing the blossoming trees which bring colour to every town and which is a sure sign that Autumn and Winter are gone and Spring and Summer are here.

This month’s front cover was taken by Amanda Ellis who has captured the amazing blossom on her plum tree growing in her garden. Amanda moved to the Island over 25 years ago from London and immediately fell in love with Island life.

Amanda suffers from a heart problem which has affected her health but her love of photography has kept her spirits up and when she is having a good day she travels around the Island by bus taking photos and on the other days she is happy to sit and enjoy her garden taking photos of the ever changing plants and trees and the visiting wildlife.

If you need a new website or want to refresh your current website, then tldesignworks (see main advert) can deliver something modern and fresh. Website hosting and site backup are all part of the service. From online brochures to e-commerce, contact Tim to find out more. Tim is responsible for several popular Isle of Wight websites including www.isleofwight.pub and www.welcometotheisland.co.uk as well as popular Isle of Wight musicians Lucid at www.lucidband.co.uk.

A major project for 2017 is online invoicing services. Tim developed Bright Invoicing to cater for the self-employed or sole trader who doesn’t want to tackle many of the complicated accounting or book-keeping alternatives. It’s currently free to use and ideal for those who want to keep track of income and expenses. See more at www.brightinvoicing.com If you need your lawn mowing or hedge trimming Tim is happy to do that too! With his own tools, Tim can leap in his car and covers most of East Wight. So contact him today and get your garden weeded and lawn looking tip top for the summer…!

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Your Local Independent Minibus Service

MAY 2017

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

MAY EXCURSIONS 6 Sainsbury’s/Morrisons/M&S/Lidl

OUT

BACK

FARE

09.30

13.00

£5.50

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Sainsbury’s/Morrisons/M&S/Lidl

09.30

13.00

£5.50

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Wolverton Manor Folk & Blues Fair

12.00

18.00

£5.50

20 Newport & Waitrose, E.Cowes 09.30 13.00 £7.00 27 Sainsbury’s/Morrisons/M&S/Lidl 09.30 13.00 £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.

We’re always happy to recruit new volunteers for our service. 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! .

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

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