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So, what else do we do, well ‘Lunchers club’ is a regular at all the guilds, we generally go somewhere different on a monthly basis. Some guilds have walking clubs which involve stopping for coffee, cake and sometimes lunch. Book reading, crafts, flower arranging, gardening, theatre/cinema clubs and we’ve even been known to go on a holiday or two. We regularly have garden parties, coffee mornings and ploughman’s lunches. In fact, a lot of our activities involve some sort of eating or drinking tea!!
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.
There are currently nine guilds on the Island and each one holds a monthly meeting which normally includes a speaker giving us insights into various activities on the island, for example we have had the head gardener from Osborne House and more recently a talk on Film and TV made on the Island. We are a non-religious and non-political guild and are open to like-minded ladies who want to meet new people, have fun, and make new friends.
Freshwater - Methodist Church Hall, 1st Wednesday at 2.00pm
Sandown - Broadway Centre, 3rd Wednesday at 2.00pm
Are you new to the Island, recently retired or just interested in fun, laughter, lunches, walking, outings or something different?
We welcome you to come along to a no obligation meeting, to find out more. A warm and friendly welcome is guaranteed.
Lake - Lions Community Centre, 2nd Thursday at 10.30am
Newport - Parish Centre, Town Lane, 2nd Monday at 2.00pm
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Sandown - Broadway Centre, 2nd Tuesday at 7.00pm
Why join TG? Well, I can’t answer for you, but I can tell you why I joined... I had recently retired and moved to the Island and didn’t know a soul. I saw an advert for Townswomen’s Guild and thought I would give it a try. The hardest thing was to walk through the door, but I really had no need to worry as I was immediately approached and introduced to others and the rest is, as they say, history.
By Suzie Thurgood
Walking through those doors was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made, there is no age restriction and everybody is welcome. You can find details of the Guild in your area on the above advert, and you can also call us to chat and even meet with you before you come to your first Guild. As I said at the beginning of this article, the hardest part was walking through the door and if you don’t feel confident to do it alone, I will walk with you.
Wootton - Methodist Church, Station Rd, 3rd Thursday at 2.00pm
Then TG could well be for you and is a great opportunity to meet new friends and like-minded ladies in your area.
We meet monthly and have nine Townswomen’s Guilds at various locations and times across the island
Bembridge - Methodist Church Hall, 1st Tuesday at 7.30pm
Shanklin - Falcon Cross Hall, 3rd Wednesday at 10.30am
Ventnor - St Catherine’s Church, 3rd Wednesday at 2.15pm
The Townswomen’s Guild have made it their mission to reduce loneliness by encouraging women who feel isolated and lonely to get involved with their local guild. By becoming a member, you will discover the true gift of friendship and that being around like-minded individuals will help to combat feelings of isolation and loneliness.
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In this issue you will find all the regular news reports, puzzles, dates for your diary, features and much more.
For once I am not going to make any comments on the weather... it is what it is, and we just have to take each day as it comes and, on that note, I wish you all a wonderful September and I look forward to catching up with you again next month. care keep safe. Zeynep Sümer on Unsplash
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Visitors are key to our Island economy that is so dependent on tourism. Each one contributes significant spending to Island businesses from accommodation to entertainment to food. Of course, this substantial influx of visitors brings with it the annual overloading of our resources, roads and infrastructure – nothing new in this regard but with the relaxation post-Covid, numbers are high and perhaps we have become somewhat accustomed to a quieter world. What many are struggling with is the combination of additional traffic and roadworks, and in particular with the overloading of parking facilities. Local roads around the West Wight are largely unrestricted parking and most would wish to keep it so, but times have changed, cars are larger, many households built with no garage or driveway now have two vehicles, more front gardens are driveways with dropped curbs, all adding to the rapid loss of on street parking.
one car parked on the common rapidly escalated to others following, some at speed and without regard to the safety of pedestrians and animals and reports of several near-misses. Nearby residential closes are consumed with examples of blocked driveways and Colwell Road can become a single lane run. We all want to support accessibility for those less able, but the sight of a car with a blue badge parked on the corner of a junction – half on the side road and half on the main road – really did take the biscuit and the driver simply noted that there should be more reserved disabled parking.
The result in Totland and Colwell has been overflowing car parks and people resorting to parking anywhere they can – even if they surely realise it is inappropriate. Colwell Common has had the most dramatic impact with a solid mass of parked cars and the ensuing slew of resident complaints. Seeing
6 News Report from Cllr Chris Jarman - Totland & Colwell Tel: 07905 002834/Email ChrisJarmanforTotland@gmail.com
It may be the end of the summer holidays but local passions remain strong regarding the pressures on the wellbeing of West Wight residents. We are all aware of the common costs of living crisis but local issues are just as important, and this month have focussed on the pressures from high numbers of visitors.
One could take a philosophical approach and await their inevitable large-scale departure in September. For sure the issue will not alleviate itself whilst many visitors bring their cars, local infrastructure is consumed with the loss of on street parking, and households likewise replace front gardens with their once neatly kept lawns and flourishing flower beds with concrete driveways. I would like to think that attitudes will change and we will all become more aware of the impact our lifestyles have, but for the present what is certain is that new estates and developments must plan ahead with much wider roads with inset parking that does not take up highway, and preferably separate pedestrian and dedicated cycle lanes to keep all both safe and moving.
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Hosepipe bans were put in place and the evenings were too hot to sleep sometimes but as we are a holiday island, the weather has contributed to a very successful season for a lot of businesses, especially the outdoor activity providers, I went to Colwell Beach several times and it was always packed with holiday makers and locals enjoying the sun, surf and sea. But underneath the warm sunny days of enjoyment there was something that was set in the back of our minds and that is the rising fuel charges, with the giants declaring billions of profit for the first part of the year and there are more to come. I wonder how much and when our government knew about this development and why there was no action to prevent the increase of fuel prices, even now there is nothing proposed as to what they are going to do about it, this is the scary part.
Report from George Cameron - Freshwater 8 and maintenance of our public toilets and many other services to Town and Parish Councils without any funding, plus at the time they kept increasing our council tax, placing a heavier burden on the local councils and the community.
I can give you many examples but one of them is the West Wight Sports Centre who provide an excellent service and is used and supported by residents all over the island, they do not get a penny from the IOW Council but you pay council tax for this kind of provision, leisure funding like this go to the Heights in Sandown and Medina Leisure Centre. So that’s fine but they still need the funding, so Freshwater Parish council have propped them up with money to carry on providing the excellent service they provide. Now that FPC is trying to find the money to keep this grant going and this is where I want to point out that you pay council tax to the IOW Council and also to Freshwater Parish Council for the same service. In my view this is double taxation. This goes for our public toilets as well, at least Freshwater PC is building a new block at Freshwater Bay because the current or old facilities were not fit for purpose. If we were reliant on the IOW council to provide the new toilet block, we would have waited an eternity just for an explanation as to why they cannot provide it. Meanwhile I am sure they are aware that they also live on a holiday Island.
When it gets to this time of year it sometimes feels that summer is coming to an end, and we are trying to grasp the last of the sunshine and warmth it brings with it. This year somehow feels different, and I can only put this down to the extreme heat we had and the weeks of dry weather which has taken its toll on our gardens and open spaces, affecting wildlife.
I highlight this because Freshwater Parish Council is in the process of getting ready to set their annual budget and they are finding it very difficult to provide the services needed for our village plus giving the much-needed grants that are normally applied for. Again, this is not their fault, as you may remember a few years ago the Isle of Wight Council passed the upkeep
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Founded in shows hosted by Mr Alfred Tennyson (Lord Tennyson from 1883) and his family at Farringford until 1939, Freshwater Horticultural Society (FHS) continues with shows, talks, walks and crafts to include the whole community. We engage with local groups and schools and other local projects and enjoy support from local businesses Followingtoo. on from a successful Summer Show in July, the FHS Autumn Show is on 17th September, held at the Methodist Church, Freshwater. The Show schedule includes classes from flowers to fruit and vegetables and floral art. Everyone is encouraged to participate, with help and advice available, some classes are aimed at those new to showing. Business as usual too, with a day trip to RHS Wisley Gardens on 13th September (a couple of spaces left) and the evening speaker at the Methodist Church on 4th October being Mary Case, talking about honey and products from the hive. New members are always welcome, more details about any of the above from Chairman Dawn Everest Tel: 07904 716655, Greenbush, Hamstead Rd, Cranmore and also on the website www.freshwaterhs.co.uk, email:- fhsgeneral@hotmail.com or on Facebook.
That was then: The COVID epidemic has affected all aspects of our community, and FYT bus was no exception, with lower passenger numbers and a reduction in the number of volunteers we need to run our service. Nevertheless, we kept going almost all the way through this difficult period, continuing to serve the community.
This is Now: Your community bus service is seeing passenger numbers increasing both for our regular routes and hospital patient service, as well as hires to local community groups. We are now working hard to update and improve our service, with new vehicles and approaches.
FYTbus fares are competitive and concessionary bus pass holders travel free. For more details see us on the Web: www.FYTbus.org.uk and on @ Totland and Freshwater Community
New Routes: Our routes run between Yarmouth, Freshwater and Totland every weekday. At present they run in the mornings, and we are reviewing our current routes in the expectation that we will reintroduce an afternoon service. We have also received grant funding to trial a local transport initiative which would be more demand responsive. We hope to start this in the New Year. More details to follow. Charity providing for local transport needs in the West Wight
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For the management and volunteer positions call the CEO on 07785275212 or email robert.lombardelli@btinternet.com with your details.
New Vehicles: We have our new electric bus due for delivery in November this year. You will know it’s the new bus, because it will be painted white and it will have the “FYTbus-electric” logo. It will be used on all regular routes to supplement our current busses. We hope to be able to replace all our diesel busses with electric over the next 5 years.
New Management: We have recently reinvigorated our Board of Management with new members, and to provide consistent high-quality management of our service we are recruiting two paid positions. A Garage Manager/Driver to manage the maintenance and cleaning of our vehicles at our Thorley Manor garage; and an Office Manager to ensure the smooth running of our Totland office and to help develop various initiatives. If you or someone you know would be interested please contact us.
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the fish fingers Spread half the mayo, half the lettuce and cucumber on each wrap - add three fish fingers per wrap - drizzle over tomato ketchup , roll, cut and eat or for a more spicy taste - omit mayo - add sweet chilli sauce.
2 tablespoons fresh parsley finely chopped - optional 4 wraps - some seasoning
In a large bowl combine all the ingredients (not wraps!) - divide mix into 4 and spread over each wrap - roll quite tightly - cut in half on the diagonal.
2 spoons mayo
Fish Finger wrap. makes 2
4/5 hard boiled eggs (finely chopped)
1 small onion grated or finely chopped
1 gem lettuce or similar - chopped
On each wrap layer the BBQ chicken mix, cheese, diced pineapple, diced onion, lettuce and coriander if using.
2/3rds cup canned pineapple - drained & diced quarter onion finely diced
2 cooked chicken breasts - sliced half a cup BBQ sauce. half a cup cottage cheese or shredded mozzarella cheese
2 spoons tomato ketchup
With life taking more of an upswing with the start of the school term, college, uni, or back to work from a summer break. Here are a few ‘wrap’ suggestions to make - pack and take! You can use any of your favourite mix of ingredients, be creative, just ‘glue’ them together with plain yogurt,or mayo, or sweet chilli sauce, or tomato sauce etc. Enjoy!
Avocado Egg Salad wraps - makes 4 Hawaiian BBQ chicken wraps. makes 4
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2 slices of bacon - fried or grilled
In a bowl, mix the BBQ sauce into the sliced chicken to coat (divide into 4 portions)
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1/4 cup finely chopped coriander - optional 4 wraps
1 x avocado - mashed
Chicken, Bacon, Apple & Cheddar wrap - makes 2
On each wrap sprinkle half the cheese down the centre, half the sliced chicken, half the thinly sliced apple and add a bacon rasher to each. Fold sides to centre on each wrap. Slightly different to other wraps you then fry or grill (lightly brush a little oil on) and cook each side for 2 minutes. Bon appetit
Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th September, 10am to 5pm both days. Set in the beautiful grounds of Wolverton Manor near Shorwell, Wolverton Manor Garden Fair is one of the most popular events and features exhibitors and stalls from the island and mainland. The fair hosts over 150 nursery, garden & craft stalls. There is Elizabethan dancing with Passamezzo, dog agility displays, bike & military vehicle displays, farmers market, food trucks, vintage amusements, magic with Randini, IOW Donkey Sanctuary, Haven Falconry displays, West Wight Alpacas, kayaking around the moat with Tact-Isle Adventures, ‘Have a Go’ archery, woodcarving, Fun Dog Shows live music and much more over both days! Basically, there is something for everyone, no matter your age. The fair is dog friendly (must be kept on a lead). Daily admission is £8 per adult and children under 14 go FREE! Advanced ticket price is £6 and available from Waterstones, Newport, and The Village Shop, Brighstone and Hose Rhodes Dickson, Ryde. All profits from this popular Garden Fair go to Age UK Isle of Wight ensuring they can continue to support local older residents. For more information visit: wolvertongardenfair.co.uk.
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One of the Island’s most sought after event is back this September and as usual it’s guaranteed to have the WOW factor. Make sure you save the date and be prepared for a weekend of fun and entertainment for the whole family.
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Recent events have included a visit to Farringford, a talk on reflexology, meals at Island restaurants and walks with lunch. New groups in the pipeline include slow running and jazz appreciation. u3a used to be shorthand for University of the Third Age. Nowadays, as it celebrates its 40th anniversary, the acronym is enough to be instantly recognisable. To mark the anniversary u3a Wight is holding a series of events in September to which non-members are invited.
Contact Carol on 07748 886246 or email chair@u3awight.uk for further details, or find out more at www.u3awight.com
“On Weds 21st there is a walk to the Needles Battery and on Saturday 24th we will be in St Thomas’ Square Newport.”
“If you are planning to go to Wolverton Garden Fair stop and have a chat with us” said Carol. “On Wednesday 7th we are having a coffee morning at the Bargeman’s Rest at 10.30am
Isle of Wight u3a has been going in its present form for just three years. In that time two sisters – Carol Bradshaw and Sally Forster – and a small committee have established a membership of nearly 200.
Carol, chair of u3a Wight, says it’s the members who generate the range of opportunities on offer – from playing mahjong to visiting gardens, going on beach walks or improving Spanish.
The aim of u3a is to provide opportunities to people no longer in full-time employment, at a time when they can enjoy learning for its own sake. There are over 400,000 UK members.
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Calling all animal lovers…. Your help is urgently needed. The Cinnamon Trust is national charity and a much-needed source here on the island. Their objective is to respect and preserve the treasured relationship between owners and their pets. They work in partnership with people over retirements age and those in the latter stages of a terminal illness to offer all kinds of free pet care. Many elderly or ill pet owners worry about their ability to provide appropriate care for their loved pets and rather than them having to rehome what could be their only companion, The Cinnamon Trust with the help of their amazing volunteers can step in and provide the help that is needed, such as walking the dog for a housebound owner, cleaning bird cages and litter trays and even foster pets while owners need hospital or hospice care. The Cinnamon Trust are looking for volunteers to help island pet owners. They cover the whole island and therefore need volunteers from all areas. They currently have pet owners in Newport and Cowes who are in need of immediate help and support for their beloved dogs who love a good walk. By volunteering you will be supporting the dogs by providing regular exercise to keep them in tip top condition and you will also be taking away a worry from the owner who will no doubt have enough on their plate already.
If you are interested in becoming a volunteer, you can download the volunteer registration form from the website www.cinnamon.org.uk or email them at appeals@cinnamon.org.uk If you would like to have a more in-depth chat about becoming a volunteer, please call them during office hours (Monday-Friday 9am5pm) on 01736 758 701, or you can find more information on their website. Charity No: 1134680.
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Saturday 3rd September – Vectis Radio Coffee Morning 10am to midday in the studio at the Riverside Centre. Meet some of the presenters and other listeners. Go along and have a chat. There will be tea and coffee and biscuits plus the promise of homemade cakes. All they ask for is a donation in the bucket to help them to keep going.
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Saturday 10th September – Vectis Radio’s Great Big Massive Enormous Variety Night at Strings Bar & Venue. A fun filled, entertaining family variety show to raise funds for Vectis Radio and the 4Ps Training School. Your MC for the night is award winning Drew Cameron, comedy impressionist, semi-finalist on Britain’s Got Talent. Tickets are £10 each - To get your tickets email tickets@vectisradio.fm. There are no paid fundraisers. All profits will go to the 4Ps Sundaycharity.11th September – Tour of Britain Finale - The eyes of the world will be upon the Island as more than 100 of the world’s top cyclists battle it out over a 130km course starting in Ryde which loops through most of our towns and villages before finishing at The Needles. There is a full timetable showing route details, parking information and estimated timings to help you plan your day - whether you want to enjoy the race as a spectator or avoid the road closures which will be in place during the race. Go to www.tourofbritain.co.uk/stage-eight-
Thursday 1st September (and every first Thursday of every month thereafter) – Teen Epilepsy Café at Richmonds, Bath Road, Cowes from 6.30pm. It’s an opportunity for teenagers with epilepsy to meet those in the same boat, to chat and listen to music in a safe and supportive space.
Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th September. Isle of Wight Classic Car Extravaganza at Ryde Esplanade from 11am – 5.30pm each day. . Vehicles from all over the UK and mainland Europe will be attending this unique two-day show. There will be a spectacular collection of vintage, classic, custom and retro cars and other rare vehicles. Free event.
Sunday 4th September – Morris Minor Rally at IW Steam Railway, Havenstreet, Ryde from 10am. The ‘Moggy Minor’ is fondly remembered and is still a much-loved car. Come and see a whole host of Morris Travellers, saloons, convertibles, vans, pick-ups and custom classics on display.
Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th SeptemberWolverton Manor Garden Fair in Shorwell, Newport, PO30 3JS. 10am – 5pm both days.
15th September. The Music Playhouse at Freshwater Methodist, Brookside Road. 2pm to 3:30pm. Live vocals and musicians. Song sheets provided for The Ink Spots hits & Rock ‘n’ Roll 1950/60’s numbers. Tea/coffee and biscuits Wednesdayinterlude.21st September - 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. Every Wednesday. Mahjong at Freshwater Library. From 10am to 12pm. Turn up and give it a whirl. Participants are beginners and intermediate players who ultimately have fun 1sttogether.Wednesday and 3rd Saturday of each month – Freshwater Bay Beach Clean. Meet 11am at the shelter on the prom. Bring gloves and something to collect litter in.
Wolverton is the Island’s largest traditional garden fair and boasts lots to see and do across the weekend. Admission on the day is £8 per adult and children (under 14) £5
18 Totland CouncilParishNews BBQ’s & Fires We continue to urge all not to have any BBQ’s or fires around Totland, especially during the summer months. Please remind any family members or visitors of this.
The beach buoys have been successful this summer, however, there are always the few who are unable to comply with rules. We have spoken with our local Environmental Officer and the Marine Unit who have been monitoring the situation over the summer
WeVandalismmonths.havedealt with various vandalism of late, mainly graffiti tagging. Do you know who this is? The culprits are aged between 8 and 14 years old and must come home with coloured fingers. A lot has been on the play equipment in the Recreation Ground, and also on signage around the village. We are doing our best to keep on top of this at a cost to the Parish Council.
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Recycling: Afton Marsh Recycling Centre – This is open and you can now take household rubbish, however, you MUST book a time online or over the telephone. You cannot just turn up; you will be sent CONTACTaway.
DETAILS: Parish Clerk – Mrs Helen Gibbs - Telephone 01983 756028 Totland Parish Council, Winchester House, The Broadway, Totland Bay, PO39 0AX. The parish office opening days and times are: Monday – Thursday 9.00am to 12.30pm.
September only has one birthstone though, but with a stone like this, who needs another? The stone is the majestically vivid sapphire. With its deep blue tones, this precious stone is said to represent the wisdom of the gods, purity, and trust. Sapphires were once worn to protect the wearer from both poisoning and other evils.
September 2, 1666, was a terrible time for the city of London. A raging fire broke out within the older section of the city, completely destroying all it touched within the ancient Roman walls. What’s most surprising about this tragedy is that there were only 6 recorded Thosedeaths!born
September Facts and Historial Events
in September are brought into this world under one of two-star signs. If you were born before September 23rd, you’re considered to be a Virgo. If you’re born on the 23rd or later, you’re a Libra. Virgos are said to be analytical and hardworking people, while still being kind and loyal. Libras, on the other hand, value harmony and diplomacy, and are said to be both intelligent and kind.
On September 30, 1955, the American cultural icon and famed movie star James Dean had his life cut short by a car crash in California at the early age of 24. While his acting career was all too short, he is still heralded as an incredibly influential actor, especially for his role in Rebel Without a Cause.
September was originally the seventh month of the ancient Roman calendar, and as such it was named Septem, which translates into “the seventh month”. It wasn’t until 451 BC that the months of January and February were added to the calendar, making September the ninth Septembermonth.heralds the beginning of Autumn in the northern hemisphere, with it officially commencing on the September equinox, which this year will be at 02:03 on Friday 23rd SeptemberSeptember. 1, 1939, was a dark day for the world. It was on this day that Hitler invaded Poland, consequentially beginning World War II.
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September is graced with having two different birth flowers. The two flowers are the vibrant aster and the beautiful yet resilient morning glory. The significance of both flowers is actually very similar, with the aster being said to represent love, while the morning glory represents affection.
September 11, 2001, changed the shape of the world forever. It was on this fateful day that the worst terrorist attack on US soil happened when four commercial airliners were hijacked. Two of the planes were flown straight into the Twin Towers of the World Trade Centre, and another was crashed into the Pentagon. The fourth plane crash-landed into a field in Pennsylvania after the passengers of the flight attempted to regain control of the plane from the terrorists.
Saturday shopping trips to Newport are available at two-weekly intervals to the Newport shops and Waitrose at East Cowes. We will help you on and off the bus with your shopping. This month’s door to door shopping trips will be on September 10th & 24th. The return fare is £6.50.
MEDICAL TRIPS are available to help you reach appointments in Newport (£15.00) or at Brookside Health Centre, (£7.50). We cannot run the service without the help of our dedicated team of volunteers. We need more volunteer drivers, passenger assistants and office assistants to keep our service running. Full training is offered. If you have a spare morning or afternoon and want to help your community, please contact the CEO on 07785275212 or email robert.lombardelli@btinternet.com with your details. To book medical or shopping trips call us on 01983 752917 on weekday mornings. Community Access - FYTbus, Winchester House, The Broadway, Totland Bay. PO39 0AX Web: www.fytbus.org.uk Email: 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. If you have a FYTpass , available at our office, your fare will be just £1.00.
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