Island Magazines November 2022 Freshwater, Totland & Yarmouth area

Freshwater, Totland & Yarmouth Area

2022

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Welcome to the November issue or as I like to refer to it.... the last one before the Christmas issue!!! I feel it’s safe for me to now mention Christmas, especially as the shops already have their shelves packed with decorations and presents for the festive season.

For information on events happening across the island including details of Christmas Fairs please go to our ‘Dates for your Diary’ section on pages 18 and 19. Remember to let us know if you are holding any community events in December and we can help promote them for you.

This month’s front cover is a little different for many reasons, firstly as it was taken by myself on my phone and I’m not normally very good with photos and secondly, you might be wondering where on the Island I took this, but if you look closely you will see that the Isle of Wight is actually in the background as at the time I was visiting Hayling Island. This ideal photo opportunity appeared, and it made me think that although the planets aren’t aligned it’s always good to have your seagulls all lined up... except there is always the one that won’t do as it should.

Firework season is upon us, although in some areas on the Island this strangely seems to be something that happens more than once a year. If you are a pet owner like me, you too probably dread this time of year. Please make sure you have your pets safely indoors as soon as it turns dark in the few days leading up to and after the 5th November. If you are having your own display, please do the right thing and just drop a note through your neighbour’s doors and even share the details on social media so all animals can be secured and kept safe so the stress to our pets is kept to a minimum.

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Report from George Cameron - Freshwater

Some of you may have noticed that the public toilets at Freshwater Bay are now in the process of being rebuilt, this Freshwater Parish Council project is one of several that we will see over the next few years and this particular investment is vital for our local community and visitors alike. Unlike many other countries, we do provide public toilets but of course this comes at a price, especially when they get vandalised. We are having problems at the Moa Place public toilets from time to time, sometimes it is more graffiti and minor breakages but still it is not necessary, and we are aware of who the culprits are. So, I would like to ask parents to please find out where your children are and what they are up to. We have had lots of damage done to the Skate Park and MUGA, again this is done maliciously. Personally, I would like to see the culprits caught and let their parents pay for the damage done.

As we are drifting into the long winter months I feel as usual I should warn people to take care when lighting fires or candles. One can never be too careful, and accidents happen so easily, also please check on your neighbours and make sure that they are safe. Especially with the increase in fuel prices, some people may look at alternative means of heating, my advice would be….Don’t! Our fire brigade are doing a fantastic job, I take my hat off to them with the workload they have to cope with sometimes and also the emotional stress that goes along with it at times. So please be careful.

I had the rare opportunity to go to the mainland recently, as it happened, I travelled on a Saturday. I was not aware that our favourite ferry company

“Wightlink” does not offer a service between 8:45 and 1:05 on a Saturday! What a problem that caused me, but I had to fall in line as we do not have an alternative (Yet). I wonder what is being done about the frequency of the ferries, especially over weekends when most of us want to go over to the mainland to do shopping or just to visit friends or family. I know there have been lots of complaints made to both the ferry companies and our MP, but all that lobbying seems to be wasted time. I feel that we have to stand together and approach the Government with a strong petition to get the situation rectified, for example, some ferry companies in Scotland are subsidised by our Government. My question is: where the parity is, how can they justify funding them when we are left at the mercy of piracy. Any ideas please contact me to take this further.

The good news is that the new primary school in School Green Road is nearing completion and is looking good. The proposed completion date is the 29th January, but I think the project is way ahead of schedule and will be completed sooner which is good news. I am not sure when the handover will take place, but I will let you know as soon as I find out. This has been a long road, and everyone has been looking forward to having our local school back and I know that the staff and governors are eager to get settled and deliver the good education that they deliver at the moment in Yarmouth, this is another achievement for Freshwater.

All the best George

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Diana’s Showcase

Diana’s Showcase is an independent shop in the heart of Newport and its shelves are filled with everything you need to knit, crochet, or sew. The haberdashery section has everything from cotton reel, pins, needles, and ribbons. The wool section is a rainbow of colour, and you can be sure that Diana either has it in stock or can source it for you.

There is a good selection of beginner’s cross-stitch kits, which also make great Christmas presents and a good range of silk threads.

If you are looking for hand-knitted items such as baby and toddler coats, jumpers, ballet cardigan’s, hats, gloves, bed socks and also have a selection of dolls clothes for both baby and teenage dolls then Diana’s Showcase is where you need to go. With Christmas around the corner, you will find some great stocking fillers and novelties which will make perfect gifts along with the range of craft items.

Pop in to 61 Pyle Street, Newport (by Grays Walk and Easy Weigh) and have a look around. Diana encourages you to come and browse at your leisure and to feel free to ask for advice.

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From joy’s humble crumble kitchen

Now that autumn is with us there is nothing more comforting than a bowl of hot home-made soup. Here are a few suggestions to get you started. Serve with croutons, naan, crusty bread, flatbreads, a sprinkle of grated cheese, even a toasted cheese sandwich will add another level of indulgence! Use what you need and then freeze the rest for another day.

ROOT VEGETABLE SOUP serves 4

2 tbsp olive oil

800g/ 1lb 12oz of mixed root vegetables - any kind - peeled and cut into even smallish chunks

2 garlic cloves - crushed 2 chicken or veg. stock cubes. Fry the onions until soft - add the vegetable chunks - stir fry for 5 minutes.

Crumble the stock cubes and add 1 litre/1¾ pints of water to the pan - simmer for 20 minutes. Blitz until smooth, season.

LIGHTLY CURRIED CARROT SOUP

1 tbsp olive oil + 1 tbsp butter

serves 6

2 onions - chopped and 2 garlic cloves - crushed

500g /1lb 2oz carrots - peeled and chopped into small pieces

300ml/half pint chicken or veg stock

1 tsp ground cumin

1 tsp curry powder (m) thyme and seasoning.

Melt the butter - add the oil and gently sweat the onions, carrots and garlic until softened (5-6 minutes) - season.

Add the cumin and curry powder - cook for a further 2 minutes

Add the stock, thyme - Add ½ litre/1 pint water - bring to boil. Simmer for 20 - 25 minutes. Take off heat. Blitz until smooth.

LENTIL & BACON SOUP Serves 6

a little olive oil

3 - 4 good rashers of smoked back bacon - finely chop

1 red pepper and 1 onion - finely chopped

1 medium sweet potato, peeled and finely chopped

1 garlic clove - crushed

1 chicken/veg. stock pot

1½ ltr/ 2½ pt water 200g/7oz red lentils or use 2 tins lentils - well drained a little thyme and seasoning. Fry the bacon, onion, red pepper, sweet potato and garlic on a low heat until softened. Add the red lentils or the drained lentils to the pan. Pour in the stock, thyme and seasoning. Return to boil - simmer for 15 - 20 minutes. Either serve the soup with ‘bits’ or blitz if preferred.

CAULIFLOWER SOUP serves 4

1 tbsp. olive oil

1 onion - finely chopped

garlic clove - finely chopped

tsp. ground cumin

tsp. ground coriander

800g/ 1¾ quarters lb. cauliflower florets, roughly chopped

1 ltr./1¾ pints chicken or veg. stock 150ml/5fl. oz creme fraiche or cream. Fry the onion and garlic gently for 2-3 minutes. Add the cumin and coriander and stir fry together for a further 1-2 minutes. Add the cauliflower and chicken stock. Bring to boil then simmer for 8-12 minutes until cauliflower is tender. Take the pan off heat. Blitz until smooth. Add the cream - season. Return to pan and gently heat through.

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Are you new to the Island, recently retired or just interested in fun, laughter, lunches, walking, outings or something different? Then TG could well be for you and is a great opportunity to meet new

and like-minded ladies in your area.

We meet monthly and have nine Townswomen’s Guilds at various locations and times across the island

We welcome you to come along to a no obligation meeting, to find out more. A warm and friendly welcome is guaranteed. If you would like to talk to someone before coming along, please ring 01983 759350 and we can chat and even meet with you before you come to a guild.

Freshwater - Methodist Church Hall, 1st Wednesday at 2.00pm

Newport - Parish Centre, Town Lane, 2nd Monday at 2.00pm

Wootton - Methodist Church, Station Rd, 3rd Friday at 2.00pm

Bembridge - Methodist Church Hall, 1st Tuesday at 7.30pm

Ventnor - St Catherine’s Church, 3rd Wednesday at 2.15pm

Sandown - Broadway Centre, 3rd Wednesday at 2.00pm

Sandown - Broadway Centre, 2nd Tuesday at 7.00pm

Shanklin - Falcon Cross Hall, 3rd Wednesday at 10.30am

Lake - Lions Community Centre, 2nd Thursday at 10.30am

A lz he im e r C a fé IOW

Tel: 01983 220200

Email: info@alzheimercafeiow. org. uk Website: www. alzheimercafeiow. org. uk

East Cowes Alzheimer Café

East Cowes Town Hall York Avenue, East Cowes, PO32 6RU

First Tuesday of the month

2pm 4pm

Ryde Alzheimer Café

All Saints’ Church Hall Queens’s Road, Ryde, PO33 3AF

First Friday of the month

Totland Alzheimer CaféCowes Alzheimer Café

Football Club, Reynolds Close off Park Road, Cowes PO31 7NT Second Wednesday of the month

Sandown Alzheimer Café

The Broadway Centre 1 Broadway, Sandown PO36 9GG Fourth Wednesday of the month

2pm 4pm

St Saviours Holy Family Centre

If you are worried or concerned about memory loss, please come along to an Alzheimers Café for information and informal education about memory loss and dementia. You do not need to have a diagnosis to attend, everyone with an interest in dementia or memory loss is welcome. 2pm 4pm

11am 1pm 2pm 4pm

Weston Lane, Totland PO39 0HE Third Wednesday of the month

Newport Alzheimer Café

Newport Methodist Church Quay Street, Newport, PO30 5BA

Last Wednesday of the month

6pm 8pm

Newcomers very welcome No booking required

An Alzheimer Café is a meeting place giving informal education about dementia, guidance and signposting to other services. We welcome people with dementia, their families, carers, professionals and anyone with an interest in dementia.

Charity Number CIO 1171437

It’s a Café with a difference!

Alzheimer Café IOW is an Isle of Wight charity that is a lifeline for people with dementia, their carers, family and friends. Alzheimer Café IOW started in 2009 and has 6 cafés across the island but is not like your conventional café as they have the role of providing accurate and appropriate information relating to dementia in a stress-free environment.

Anybody can go along to these ‘meet ups’ so I went to the East Cowes Alzheimer Café to find out what it’s all about. As I walked through the doors I was met with a smile and friendly greeting from the volunteers, which immediately put me at ease. I explained that I had come along just to find out more about it all, and this wasn’t questioned, and I was offered a seat. It was lovely to watch the interaction between visitors and volunteers – name tags were given, and tea and coffee was served.

All the cafes are overseen by different co-ordinators, and I met Lizzie and Barry the coordinators of this particular café. I also met with Anna Roberts (Charity Liaison Officer) and Floss (volunteer at East Cowes, Cowes & Newport), who made sure everyone was catered for, tea and coffee wise. All the café’s follow a rolling programme which enables them to touch on key topics throughout the year as there is no ‘one-size fits all’ and Barry who gave this month’s presentation on ‘Why Life Stores Matter’, is co-ordinator for the Dementia Awareness Partnership IW, the training arm of the Alzheimer Café IOW.

All the café’s use the same format and language while still having their own distinctive characteristics and they all work with various agencies across the island including Memory Service and Carers IW to ensure the best support is available for everyone.

The whole dementia area is new to me and I was shocked at some of the statistics I found out especially that a probable diagnosis of dementia requires confirmation from a Memory Service psychiatrist before accessing government support, however the IW Trust has been unable to appoint replacements for many months and the number of referrals have been averaging 60+ per month with a waiting time in excess of 12 months and growing and this is why the Alzheimers Café is such an important part of the community offering informal dementia education and information and signposting to other services.

Alzheimer Cafés welcome anyone who is worried about their memory, has a diagnosis of dementia, or would like to find out more about dementia. It is clear that families come to an Alzheimer Café because they are seeking support and looking for answers and for many, diagnosis is a mixed blessing… An illness is given a probable diagnosis, but no onward care is currently available. The future isn’t just uncertain it’s fearful!

There are currently 2,655 people over the age of 65 living with dementia on the Island and this number is likely to increase to 3,920 by 2030 – Isle of Wight Dementia Strategy.

You can find details of all the Alzheimer Cafés on the opposite page.

Totland Parish Council News

NEW Email List

Councillors would like to start building an email list for Totland residents in order that we can keep in contact with you quicker. Information will only ever come from Totland Parish Council and no junk mail will be involved. This month we will be starting our housing needs survey and by joining the mailing list you will receive all documentation to complete, this will save a lot of admin time and money. If this is something you would be interested in joining, please email totlandmail@ gmail.com with your name, address and postcode.

Totland Christmas Fair – Colwell Common

This will be going ahead on Friday 2nd December 1.45pm to 6.00pm. We have already filled the tables available put we are holding a waiting list should someone change their minds. Please email totlandxmasfair@gmail.com

Consultation Church Hall – Totland Residents only

The Parish Council have been in discussions, since 2007 on and off, regarding the purchase of the Church Hall and to improve this facility for the Community. We want to provide a community asset including a Parish Office that will benefit the residents of Totland. This will remain as a community hall and the Parish Council will be looking to provide a better and up to date facility for all. Smaller rooms will also be available to hire as well as a large hall for shows/ pantomimes. An in-depth consultation will take place involving residents asking what they would like to see within this asset and will be strongly led by the Community. The land behind the hall has

also been considered and the Parish Council are putting together a housing needs survey with a plan to have affordable housing on the site for local people. In order for this to move forward the first stage includes asking residents for their support. Please drop into the Parish Office on The Broadway and pick up a questionnaire. Please consider joining the Totland Mailing list to receive all information for this.

Remembrance Sunday: This year the Royal British Legion West Wight Branch Annual Service of Remembrance will be held at the Yarmouth War Memorial on Sunday 12th November. The parade will muster by the War Memorial at 10.45am. The Last Post will be sounded at 11.00am followed by a two-minute silence and Reveille. The wreath laying ceremony will then take place and on completion. All smaller gatherings will be held at Totland War Memorial, and all are welcome to attend either.

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 9.30am to 12.30pm.

Email: clerk@totlandparishcouncil.org. uk or follow the Clerk on Twitter @ TotlandClerk. The parish council also have a Facebook page which is updated regularly.

Your Parish Councillors are Chairman Jan Cave, Vince Fennell, John Howe, Steve Blamire, Helen Wood, Gareth Wyre, Hilary Benns and Chris Jarman.

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Needles Coastguard Rescue Team

Have you ever fancied saving a life or helping those in need?

We are pleased to announce that we are recruiting for more volunteers to join our team at Needles Coastguard Rescue Team.

The Coastguard Rescue Service is the frontline response of HM Coastguard, one of the 4 Category 1 emergency responders - alongside Fire, Police and Ambulance.

Rope rescue, Water Rescue and Mud rescue are just some of the skills you will learn as you take the plunge and assist in varying levels of emergencies all over the Island.

The only requirements that you need to apply are a valid full UK driving licence and importantly the ability to respond to a proportionate amount of incidents at any time of day or night. You will also need to pass a medical. Preferred candidates will live and/or work in the West Wight. We are particularly keen to hear from anyone who lives and works in Yarmouth, Freshwater & the surrounding areas.

This role is NOT a full time position. Many of our Volunteers have the ability to leave their place of work when required or are retired.

There is so much more to know, so why not contact us at area9@mcga.gov.uk and start a journey that could take you to the frontline of emergency response.

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Every area of Our Island has its own special environmental characteristics, but I really would challenge anybody to find anywhere better than the beauty, landscape and ecological diversity we are blessed with in the West Wight. Being right on our doorstep, we don’t always appreciate just how magnificent our scenery is and how special are some of our very prized fauna and flora.

The lifting of Covid restrictions has seen the very welcome return of our visitors from the mainland and from Europe. Like many, we hosted, for the first time in several years, our most dear friends including Bernd and Uta for a holiday with us in Totland. Always keen to show them the very best that we have to offer, we afforded them very little opportunity for relaxation and tested their endurance with some of the best walking tours we have available. It’s always such a pleasure to share what we have and even better in a good company of friends.

Our Indian summer has been a boost to our local businesses, and I suspect that many of the Cafe’s regret closing quite so early in the season. The flood of tourists, coaches and packed holiday vehicles managed to overwhelm all of our available parking including most of Colwell Common. Parking is a key attraction to visitors who stay rather than driving off and stay longer (spending we trust more as well) so we must ensure it is either free or very affordable to them. Promoting our visitor parking schemes does help.

Turning to the main local issues this month, my virtual postbag was left overflowing with positive feedback from the news

that the draft Island Planning Strategy is to be referred back to enable recent data to be incorporated, to reflect more accurately the needs of our Island population and we trust, to now incorporate the many changes coming through in the planning changes to the levelling-up bill. I was particularly pleased to see that 13 of the 15 main issues I had submitted through various channels had been incorporated. Whilst I doubt I was the only one proposing those changes it is pleasing to know that they carried sufficient worth as to change national policy for the betterment of our local and Island community. My sincere thanks to the not-so-small-army of supporters that worked diligently on the research and submissions.

Totland, like its neighbouring parishes, enjoys many small roads that to many appear to be more single track than two-way road. A legacy of course to our history and of the quieter, slower days before the motor car. To help deal with the volume of traffic, many of these have been equipped with turning areas and passing places to avoid all reversing far back up roads or attempting to use private drives as lay-bys. Sadly, as the pressure on parking increases, many of these are now used as parking places, causing significant challenges to traffic flows. I am pleased therefore that Totland Parish Council has supported my proposal to request all passing places and turning areas to be noparking. Not only will this assist all road users by providing a safe passing place (cyclists and pedestrians included), but we may hear a loud cheer from our waste contractors, delivery drivers, posties and emergency services!

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Wednesday 2nd and Saturday 19th November – Freshwater Bay Resident’s Association

Community Beach Clean. Meet at 11am at the shelter on the prom. Bring gloves and something to collect litter in.

Friday 4th November - Bembridge Fireworks Night from 6.30pm – 8.30pm at Steyne Park. This year we have stalls in the hall, food stalls outside, DJ and the bar will be open all night with fireworks at 7:30pm. Please don’t bring any sparklers or fireworks into Steyne Park on the night and remember the car park will be closed and there will be ‘no waiting’ cones along Steyne Road. It’s free entry but we are asking if everyone would be kind enough to make a donation on the night, all monies raised will go to the BYCC and this great village event.

Saturday 5th November – Yarmouth

Fireworks are back! Join us in the town square from 6pm, where there will be food and drink outlets open. A procession will then lead to the lit beacon and display. Display to start approx. 7pm.

Saturday 5th November – Vectis Radio

Coffee Morning is from 10am to midday in the studio at the Riverside Centre. Maybe you would like to join our team of volunteers, whether that is presenting, marketing, collating news or something else. Come and have a general chat. We will have tea and coffee for you, and some biscuits, plus we have been promised homemade cakes. All we ask is for a donation in the bucket to help us keep going. Or we have a card machine if you have no cash.

Thursday 10th November - The Music Playhouse at Freshwater Methodist, Brookside Road. 2pm to 3:30pm. Live vocals and musicians. Lyric sheets provided for

War Remembrance songs & others. Tea/ coffee & biscuits interlude. Event donations for Veteran’s Outreach Support IW.

Wednesday 16th November - Blokes, Bacon Butties & Banter at Freshwater Methodist, Brookside Road. From 10:30am to 12pm. Local men from all walks of life having their own monthly chit chat. Turn up and join in.

Saturday 19th November – Day of Christmas from 9am – 6pm in Newport Town Centre and The Quay. The Quay will host an ice rink as well as inflatable assault course and snow globe (weather permitting), a circus workshop and food stalls. A bustling Christmas market in St Thomas’s Square. Characters including the Grinch, will be walking around throughout the day and local school and community choirs will be performing. A large stage will be in St James’s Square providing a variety of entertainment until 5.45pm when a magical circus-themed show ‘The Greatest Snowman’ will switch on the town’s Christmas lights!

19th November – 23rd December – I Love Wight Artisan Christmas Pop-Up Shop and Mini Market at The Garlic Farm, Mersley Lane, Newchuch from 9.30 – 4.30pm. Local handmade products from Isle of Wight artisans along with some great musicians and performers.

Sunday 20th November - IW Donkey Sanctuary Winter Market. Again, we will have plenty of stalls to look round with a wide variety of products. There will be live music on the day to get you into the festive spirit, as well as a festive menu in Grazers Café! Santa will also be making a special visit. This year our on-site car park is restricted to disabled badge holders only. There will be a park and ride service from The Old Smithy in

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Godshill, The Free School in Ventnor, and St. Francis school across the road in Ventnor as well. These will have regular services, and both are under 10 minutes from us.

Saturday 26th and Sunday 27th NovemberThe Northwood House Christmas Fair from 10am – 4pm. Featuring a selection of over 40 of the best Island gift exhibitors in art, craft and produce. Free entry to Fair. The Christmas tea room will be open with mince pies and seasonal fair. Children can have a meet and greet with Father Christmas in the snow cave and write him a letter to give to him in person. There will also be the return of Santa Paws…the father Christmas for dogs, who’ll be delighted to wish your four-legged friends a Merry Christmas and have a photo for a charitable donation to Northwood House.

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FYTbus Community Bus Services

Our scheduled weekday morning services can be used by anyone. The 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 November 5th & 19th. The return fare is £6.50.

To Volunteer or to book medical or shopping trips call us on 01983 752917 on weekday mornings.

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