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Welcome to the December and Christmas edition of Island Magazines.

Like me you are probably wondering where the year has gone and the mild weather we have been experiencing certainly doesn’t make it feel like Christmas is just around the corner... but believe me it is!!

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2017 has been a great year and Island Magazines has gone from strength to strength and this is thanks to our advertisers, readers and contributors who have continued to support our local community publication.

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Please keep using the services of our advertisers and remember to tell them you saw them advertised here and you can keep up to date with events happening on the Island by going to our ‘Dates for your Diary’ section on pages 8 and 9.

I would like to wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year and to once again thank you for your support. I hope 2018 brings us all good health and I look forward to catching up with you soon.

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MFR Electrical is an Isle of Wight Electrical Contractor and owner of the business Michael Business growth starts with you!

Ringer is a registered Approved Contractor We are a growing and dynamic network of with the NICEIC, who are a governing body and local businesses across the Island carry out inspections of his work to confirm encouraging and supporting one another, conformity. sharing referrals/leads and working together as a team.

MFR Electrical is a one-man business meaning Come and join us at one of our meetings! Michael can provide a more personal service

We meet fortnightly for breakfast at Ryde Castle Hotel. For further details and to reserve your space call Alex on 563144 or email alextana1950@gmail.com

as he will always be your point of contact so from the first enquiry, the quotation and the completion of the work you can be guaranteed that it will all be carried out by Michael.

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He has a lot less overheads and can therefore offer free quotes and will never charge for an initial visit to provide the quotation for work and he has a full insurance policy covering all his work, so if any accidents were to happen you can be safe in the knowledge that MFR Electrical are fully covered.

Sunday 7th January at Ryde Castle Hotel, The Esplanade, Ryde

MFR Electrical cover all the standard electrical services from single sockets to full rewires, inspections, testing and fault finding including Landlord Safety Inspections. They offer a full Island wide service for both domestic and commercial properties.

A fabulous selection of stalls and free workshops available throughout the day.

Readings, Emotional freedom techniques, carefree beauty, coaching, AromaTOUCH, For more information see their main advert or call Michael on 01983 294517. natural products, a diverse collection of 01983 294517 practices. Mini treatments available on the info@mfrelectrical.co.uk day. Ryde Castle Hotel is located on the www.mfrelectrical.com Esplanade with free parking. £2 admission on the door, free for under 12’s.

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I was recently invited to attend a meeting with dining in & collections a group of people from the Nelson Road Peri Peri chicken, burgers, vegetarian, Park Community Project (NRPCP). The vegan & gluten free dishes. meeting was also attended by fellow Parish Restaurant, takeaway & delivery. and IW Councillor Shirley Smart, PCSOs, a Book/Order online at www.novoiow.co.uk representative of Nine Acres School and a Or call us on 01983 641489 Sovereign Housing Officer. The NRPCP is a Free delivery, minimum order applies. group of local residents planning to make the Newport ÂŁ15. park and the surrounding area a better and Cowes, East Cowes & Wootton ÂŁ23 much safer place to live and play.

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Those who are familiar with the park situated behind the houses of Nelson, Winston and Plumbing & Electrical Linden Road will know Bathrooms Showers Kitchens that it has become not just an eyesore but Toilets Taps Sinks dangerous and certainly Joinery Tiling Painting not a place to bring New Installations & Repairs your children to play.

Woodburning Stoves This group with the Quality Property Repairs support of Sovereign are making plans to Steve Hadley 25 Years Experience completely overhaul Trusted - Local - Reliable the park and turn it into a play park and Tel 01983 754293 or 07768720034 also a community space where people of all ages can come together and form a local hub for residents.

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This is a fantastic opportunity to create something than can be a great benefit to residents rather than a dangerous waste of space, and everyone can be involved.

We also spoke about the road safety of the surrounding area and what could be done to keep residents and especially children safe. For example, there are no signs warning motorists that the park is there and with many children walking to and from school we need to look at making their journey as safe as possible. Speeding issues around the estate were also mentioned.

The Nelson Road Park Community Project wants to hear from residents! If you can think of anything that you would like to see in the park, making the area safer or want to get involved please get in touch and email me at jaimie.bundell@gmail.com for more information.

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Monthly News Report for Carisbrooke by John Hobart.

E-Mail: john.hobart@iow.gov.uk Mobile: 07717 716 663 The results of the Island wide survey on parking are in! I will be meeting tomorrow with other Newport Councillors to discuss the possibility of having residents parking zones in in various areas around Newport and Carisbrooke, particularly where parking is at a premium. Hopefully we are getting nearer to properly addressing the parking issues Island wide….watch this space!

It is good to see the foot path to St Mary’s Church from Priory Pond looking so smart now. The overhanging branches have been cleared and the surface is now walkable in all weathers. It’ been a long time coming and my next mission is to work with Cllr Whitehouse to achieve the repairs needed to the stretch from Priory Pond to Wellington Road. It is on Island Roads network…..but needs prioritising!

Please feel free to contact Island Roads hub if you are fed up with your children getting covered in mud on their way to school.

I attended the Island’s first Digital Conference at Cowes Yacht Haven, it was very well represented and I believe can be a considered a successful event. It was great to hear the news that WightFibre have secured £30m investment to achieve ultra fast broadband and start, building the ‘digital bridge’ that will secure future business opportunities on the Island.

Ninety people attended the Newport Harbour Regeneration event at the Bargeman’s Rest on Tuesday 14th November. This event was designed to harvest early stage ideas about how the harbour should be revived. A detailed, and first class, presentation was given by a group of Portsmouth University

architecture graduates who are studying for their Masters degree. We are long off a way off a plan as yet but it’s great to hear lots of ideas ideas and enthusiasm for this very exciting project that will breathe new life into Newport.

Very much in the news this month has been the desire to achieve ‘Dark Skies’ status for the Island. I have attended several meetings with Vectis Astronomy, AONB,CPRE and Isle of Wight Society, all of whom favour this. Lower level lighting is also deemed to be healthier for both us as humans, but also wildlife.

Areas with this this status have found an increase in their out of season tourism, particularly attracting star gazers and astronomers, so it could be good on many levels. The AONB are currently working towards getting the IOW designated as a ‘biosphere’ which is awarded by UNESCO and would give us international recognition, Dark Skies would help in their quest to achieve this award.

November also saw many Services of Remembrance, I attended the wreath laying at the Simeon Memorial in Carisbrooke and also the service at Sts Thomas. As always, very moving, and so important to remember those who gave up their lives for us.

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Every Monday – Age UK IW’s weekly Memory Groups, bringing together people who have memory loss. Cognitive stimulation, social activities, reminiscence and respite for carers. From 10am – 3pm at Newport Congregational Church (half day options available). Call 525282 to find out more, or to book.

any proceeds will be given to the Foodbank and other Island charities. Entry is free and all are welcome!

Saturday 2nd December – Weavers Wintry Market at Weavers Yard, Lane End, Bembridge from 10am – 5pm. The start of a new tradition! The very first ‘Weaver’s Wintry Market’ A selection of original, local artists, makers and foodies, all together for the Friday 1st December – Totland Parish Council Christmas Market & Lantern Parade on Colwell day, touting their wares...culminating in the illuminated ‘lights of love’ procession through Common from 2pm – 8pm. Christmas stalls in the marquee. Lantern parade starts at 5.30pm the streets of Bembridge. All pitch fees towards St. Lukes Church. Pop along and feel from Moa Place. Carol singers, childrens all festive. entertainment, food stalls and Christmas tree lights switch on Sunday 3rd December - The Santa Dash for the Hospice is back again at 11.00am starting Friday 1st December at 7 p.m. the Chamber and finishing at Ryde Superbowl. Join in the Choir from Simon Langton Grammar School festive fun and run, jog or walk the 5km route for Boys, Canterbury will perform in St. Mary’s along Ryde Esplanade. All are welcome….

Church, Cowes. This will include SATB Choral even reindeer dogs! For more info call 01983 and Christmas Music. The choir is on tour 217300. This is a Fun Run...so enjoy and have and has sung in Canterbury Cathedraland some fun! for The Master of the Queen’s music, Judith Weir and at many other venues. Free entry Monday 4th December - Isle of Wight Family with a retiring collection for Church funds.

History Society at Hunnyhill Room, Riverside Refreshments will be provided.

Centre, Newport. Heralding the Heritage Resource Centre; speakers John Pullen and Saturday 2nd December - Newport Festival of Christmas in St Thomas’s Square, Newport Jon Matthews of the Friends of Northwood Cemetery. Doors open 7 pm talk starts 7.30 from 10am - 7pm. Carol Singers, food and ctaft stalls, cildrens entertainment, illuminat- lasts about 45 minutes. Open meeting, everyone welcome. Admission members of ed carnival, Christmas lights switch on. the Isle of Wight FHS - £1; non-members - £2 Saturday 2nd and Sunday 3rd December Thursday 7th December – Sunday 10th - German Christmas Market at Cowes December from 10am – 5pm. The Spectacular Baptist Church, Victoria Rd, Cowes PO31 7JJ 21st Brighstone Christmas Tree Festival. An from 10am –- 4pm - an authentic German exhibition of theme decorated Christmas Christmas Market. Island Produce, Gifts and trees and other attractions taking place at St Crafts, live music from Island artists including Marys Church, The Methodist Church, The The Medina Community Choir, and authentic German Market food. Enjoy warming gluhwein Three Bishops Pub, The Wilberforce Hall, The Reading Rooms (all in Brighstone) plus and hot chocolate in a warm and friendly Mottistone Church and The Isle of Wight environment. This is a community event, and Pearl.

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Friday 8th and Saturday 9th cookery demonstrations from December – Ventnorville talented local chefs. A great Christmas promises to be even choice of Isle of Wight Arts bigger and more spectacular and Crafts stalls so you can get than before! As in previous some truly unique Christmas years, many local people and gifts (over 60 stalls). A fantastic organisations are coming range of live music. Children’s together to create a fun-packed entertainment including day for people of all ages, and this year events free Christmas crafts, Samplings and tastings, will not only take place on the Saturday, Santa’s Grotto and lots more... but will kick off on the Friday evening with a brand-new attraction! (Friday open 4pm all event information was correct at time of print.

– 10pm and Saturday 10.30am – 8pm) Saturday 9th December - Sandown Railway Enthusiasts’ Club (‘SREC’) MODEL SHOW at the Lions’ Community Hall, LAKE. Open 10.00 to 16.00. Admission £2-50, and accompanied children free. 8 working layouts expected, plus static displays and trade stalls. The hall is wheelchair accessible. Toilets and light refreshments will be available.

Monday 11th December- Christmas Concert by the Cowes Concert Band at East Cowes Methodist Church at 8pm. There will be a retiring collection and a raffle in aid of the Ladies Charity, East Cowes Methodist Church Improvements and Band Funds. Coffee and mince pies will be served Saturday 16th December – Godshill Christmas Market from 2pm – 8pm. Over 40 craft stalls, selling all things Christmassy, and lots of food stalls too along with Children’s crafts and face painting. Events happening throughout the village; the Old Smithy car park, Methodist Church, Godshill Primary school, treasure hunt throughout the village. In aid of KissyPuppy and Godshill Village Hall.

Saturday 16th and Sunday 17th December Cowes Christmas Festival 2017 at Cowes Yacht Haven, Marina Walk, Cowes. Free Entry and the very best food, drink and gifts just in time for Christmas. We will be showcasing; live

You can email details of your events to islandmagazines@gmail.com for inclusion on the ‘Dates for your Diary’ page subject to availability

Events at Lord Louis Library Tel No 01983 823823

Saturday 2nd December - 10.30 Jules Marriner Storytime, all welcome.

Monday 4th December - 10.30-11.30am - Need help with your tablet/smartphone? Pop in and there will be someone to help.

Monday 4 December - 12.45-1.45pm Volunteering advice drop in session.

Thursday 7th December - 6.30-8pm Christmassy Evening! Come along and get into the festive spirit! Sing carols, eat mince pies and take part in our Christmas Quiz and a raffle! Get your free ticket from Lord Louis Library.

Every Thursday - Colouring Club 2-3.30pm £1.

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Downstairs you have a good sized kitchen, w/c, large Lounge/Diner with French doors leading out to the south facing sun trap of a rear garden which is laid to patio and artificial grass for easy maintenance. Upstairs you have two double bedrooms with built in wardrobes and a family bathroom.

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Tel 01983 719945 or 07917 861 969 For all your electrical needs from lights, sockets, showers, cooker & oven installation to new fuseboards.

Email: richelectrics.iow@gmail.com It’s that time of year again, The Salvation Army in Newport will be holding their Christmas Day dinner. As always they will be providing a free hot meal and a pudding, to all their friends in the Community who may be homeless, elderly, or anyone who will be on their own and families who wish to join them.

Organiser Kay is asking for your help - Please see below a list of the kind of things they need.

Last year they served 123 dinners on Christmas Day and what a wonderful day it was as well.

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Volunteers - They will need volunteers to assist in the preparation of the vegetables on Christmas Eve. This usually takes a couple of hours with a good team of people. They will need people on Christmas Day to help get the room ready for the guests arrival (time to be confirmed). They will also need people to help serve guests during the meal and to chat and share fellowship. You may be the only person that has spoken to some of the elderly folk that come in a while. Finally help is needed to clear away.

They will also need guests collected from their homes. Could anyone help collect and return guests at the end of the day?

Entertainment - They would love to entertain their guests.

Food - Carrots, sprouts, stuffing, pigs in blankets, parsnips, roast potatoes, gravy, Turkey, peas, Christmas pudding, cream, custard, mince pies, milk, tea, coffee and Christmas cake.

Drinks (non alcoholic) Pop, flavoured water, Fruit juice.

Gifts - Men’s, ladies and children’s.

Hampers - Tins of veg and meat, pasta, non perishables as well as fresh nearer the time.

Please feel free to contact Kay via email at Kay.willett@salvationarmy.org.uk for more information. There are drop off points in Ryde and Shanklin Salvation Army charity shops Monday - Saturday 9-5 and Newport Salvation Army Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 10-2 there is also a collection basket in Morrisons Newport

News Report by Julie Jones-Evans. Tel 521068 or 07792672198 E: julie.jones-evans@iow.gov.uk T: @juliejonesevans F: Julie Jones-Evans Shaping Newport The Place Plan for Newport has now begun, which will create a vision for how we all want Newport to be. A couple of months ago when I was looking at the Harbour Regeneration plans, I was alerted to the fact that there was no plan as such for the whole of Newport.

There are plans for the regeneration of Newport Harbour but this cannot stand alone, it has to knit together as a cohesive part of Newport too.

This thought has led to collaboration with IW Council, Newport Parish Council and Newport Business Association to produce a vision plan. Over the next 2 months there will be events, questionnaires in shops, online surveys and meetings to hear from the people that live, work and learn in Newport. The first event will be at the Quay Arts Centre 5th December between 6pm and 10pm.

This will be open to everyone and an opportunity to share your thoughts on what you love about Newport and what you feel could be improved. Have a look at the Facebook page “Shaping Newport” and there is also an online survey to take part in which I would encourage everyone to do to input into this chance to shape the place we live. www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/ shapingnewport Newport Timebank is making progress with training being undertaken by the team, as you can imagine there is a lot to put in place before it can begin in earnest. Once it has been launched we will be able to match people and their

skills/needs. Timebank is a great concept where people can offer a service such as dog walking in exchange for time credit. They can exchange their hour of dog walking for an hour of learning how to cook for example. It’s been running around the world very successfully and Newport is being helped to get on its feet by West Wight Time Bank who have been amazing in their support.

I’ve recently met and been on an estate walk with Sovereign Housing, who merged with Spectrum Housing this year, The 2 New officers for Newport are experienced and also enthusiastic and we have already begun on scoping out a project at Hookes Way to improve the environment for residents. I’ll update you when I have more news.

At last we have some progress with Residents Parking Zones, as the IW Council has is about to release the draft policy for consultation, I’ll be examining this very carefully to make sure it meets the needs of residents. Newport councillors are working together to make sure Newport is one of the first areas to apply for residents parking zones in key streets. In Newport Central that would be Caesars Road, Hearne Street, West Street and Clarence Road for example.

I’d like to take this opportunity to thank Island Magazines for the chance to write and let you know what I’ve been up to, for another year and I wish you all a very Happy Christmas and a joyful 2018.

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