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Welcome to the December issue of Island Magazines. Christmas is fast approaching and we are almost at the end of another year. I would like to take this opportunity to thank all readers, advertisers and contributors for your support. From snow to heatwaves, 2018 has had it all. I look forward to finding what 2019 has in store for us all.
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Monthly News Report for Carisbrooke by John Hobart. E-Mail: john.hobart@iow.gov.uk Mobile: 07717 716 663 The WW1 commemoration at the Simeon Green was well attended. Words of remembrance were spoken by Deputy Lieutenant Charles Mobbs, Mark Earp, Rev. Marcus Bagg and Cllr Brodie. In attendance were the High Sheriff Gioia Minghella - Giddens and the chair of the Isle of Wight Council Lora Peacey-Wilcox as well as representatives from the Police, British Legion and Fire Service. A fitting tribute to those brave men and women of our parish who gave their lives during the Great War. Our commemorative bench took pride of place and next to it a tribute board, please do enjoy these next time you cross the green. The weather was kind to us.
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I’m pleased to say that Froglands Ford is again open. The entry and exit points are now more sloped allowing safer entrance and egress. Please remember that at this time of year, particularly, the fords are all much deeper so you may still encounter problems at certain times. I would put out a plea to all users that the fords and lanes are used respectfully and driven slowly and with care, and particularly remind 4x4 drivers that these lanes are not a playground as the damage some are doing is unnecessary and causes great angst to the residents and other road users in this area.
I was invited to attend the opening of the newly resurfaced Military Road. It was a fun event starting with a vintage bus journey from Isle of Wight Pearl to the Wight Mouse Inn in Chale, led by a fleet of vintage cars. It is worth remembering that although this road now looks like a race track it is still as rural as most island roads are (see photo of some of the first public users).
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I would like to finish by wishing you all a peaceful and Happy Christmas, I cant believe where this year has gone!
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Christmas Recycling Tour By Cllr Michael Murwill - Cabinet Member for Waste Management
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The IWC, in partnership with Amey, are undertaking a ‘Festive Reduce Reuse Recycle Tour’ around the Island during November and December to inform residents of what can be recycled over the Christmas period. Below are the venues during December: pop along and pick up a free recipe card and recycling booklet. They would also like your views on waste and recycling services and an online survey is now open until January 4. It is an opportunity for householders to put forward suggestions for future improvements or ideas on how the Island can recycle more.
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The council is responsible for the collection, 6th, 7th & 8th December, at 7pm at Quay Arts. treatment and disposal Tickets £8 or £10 on the door. of household recyclables Call 01983 822490 or book online at quayarts.org and waste on the Island — which is delivered through a contract with Amey. The survey can be completed online by going to https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/9Z5GBTY and paper versions are available at County Hall, libraries across the Island and council help centres. Once the closing date for the survey has passed, the information will be reviewed and used to identify possible improvements to the existing services.
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News Report by Julie Jones-Evans. Tel 521068 or 07970009908 E: julie.jones-evans@iow.gov.uk T: @juliejonesevans F: Julie Jones-Evans As part of the improvements for Newport that Shaping Newport is bringing about, Newport Business Association has negotiated Christmas parking offers with the Isle of Wight Council. Free after 3pm in short stay Newport car parks on each Thursday before Christmas will be a great way to enjoy some festive entertainment and shopping until 8pm in the County Town. Bloom and Grow is a new project that has been started by St Cross Court residents. They want to improve the flower beds in their home and also in town, for instance the plant displays outside County Hall. Most of the hard work will be done by the Restorative Justice team (a way for people to compensate for their crimes) and the designs, choice of plants and maintenance schedule will be done by the more senior members of the team. Newport Business Association has applied for funding to buy the plants and equipment needed and make sure it all gets watered in the summer. Newport Victoria Pavilion (Victoria Recreation Ground) is having a make-over this winter, a new look and better facilities. The Parish Council has a new assets and facilities manager who is bringing these plans to fruition and making it a better venue for events, clubs, societies and community use. Since the running of the club was handed over to the Parish Council in April we are working towards making it a viable business
and a valuable community asset for Newport and Carisbrooke. Newport and Carisbrooke Parish Council is moving from the Riverside Centre in January. The council is expanding and needs more room which sadly cannot be accommodated at the Riverside Centre. Our public desk will be at Lord Louis Library from the second week in January, 10-12 Tuesdays and Wednesday and Thursday 1.30 – 3.30. The office will be located at the Guildhall for the administration of the Council. It is sad to leave the Riverside after 10 years but we are pleased they have new tenants waiting to move in. There is good news from Southern Vectis regarding the No 9 bus stand at the bus station. Since the move to the new location by the library, it’s been obvious that the space just doesn’t work, very crowded and a bit dangerous. Plans to expand the space and make it fit for purpose have been drawn up and are waiting for final approval. Also in the same area, a recent meeting between the Police, myself, Newport Youth Cafe and the IW Council regarding the continuing Anti Social Behaviour in the park was very productive. It’s necessary to pool our resources and ideas to achieve the best results. The plan is to combine changing the environment by creating more space and new continued over the page
News Report by Julie Jones-Evans continued shelters (these have proved very popular) and also have youth workers going out on different evenings. Newport Youth Cafe is applying for funding from the Police Crime Commissioner to help with their work next year and I will be applying for some funding through the Parish Council.
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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 144 dinners on Christmas Day. Alongside this they also provided 140 families with hampers. 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). 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. They are also looking for people to help with preparing the hampers the week leading up to Christmas. If you can help in anyway or would like to join them on the day please contact Kay via email at Kay.willett@salvationarmy.org.uk for more information. There are drop off points in Ryde and Newport Salvation Army Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 10-2 , Salvation Army Ryde & Shanklin Charity Shops Mon – Sat 9.30am – 5pm 12
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Saturday 1st December – Coffee morning/open day at Vectis Radio from 10am -12pm. Come along to Vectis Radio studio at the Riverside Centre and see how it all works. Tea/coffee and biscuits supplied for a minimum £1 donation to keep the community radio station running. Saturday 1st December - Angel Festival and Christmas Fair at St John’s Church, Drake Road, Newport. Come to look at all the angels on display. There will be various stalls and refreshments and light meals will be available. Saturday 1st December – Wight Brainy Bunch Christmas Market at Ryde Fire Station from 10am – 4pm. Magical grotto, kids craft corner, inflatable snow globe, live entertainment, seasonal stalls, refreshments and much more. Turning on of Ryde Fire’s Christmas Lights at 4pm Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd December – Daisy Chains IW Christmas Fair at Lower Hyde Holiday Park, Landguard Manor Road, Shanklin from 11am – 3.30pm. Christmas market, entertainment, characters, grotto and more. Adults £1, kids go free. Monday 3rd December - Isle of Wight Family History Society open meeting, everyone welcome. The Royal Navy and the Royal Marines on the Isle of Wight a talk by Mike North at the Hunnyhill Room, Riverside Centre, The Quay, Newport PO30 2QR. Doors open 7 pm talk starts 7.30 lasts about 45 minutes. Admission members of the Isle of Wight FHS - £1; non-members - £2
beautiful “theme decorated” Christmas Trees on display in seven very different locations within Brighstone. The children’s trees are in the library and on the Saturday and Sunday you can see Santa in the Winter Wonderland at the Exchange in New Rd. Free admission to all concerts both during the festival and into the following week (all in the Parish Church set against the backdrop of all the trees). There will be a myriad of attractions to entertain you and put you in the festive mood and it’s all FREE. Carol singing, Hand bell ringing, Craft Fairs, Mini Market at the weekend, Lace making demonstrations, Cake and Biscuit Raffles, The Winter Wonderland Snow Grotto with Santa and free family photo opportunities, Daily Refreshments available to purchase, A FREE Park and Ride will operate from the Isle of Wight Pearl on the Military Rd into Brighstone village with a further Free shuttle service to Mottistone and back. For full details go to www.bxtf.org Saturday 8th December – Godshill Christmas Market from 11am – 4pm. Craft stalls, mulled wine and mince pies, refreshments, raffle, Santa’s grotto, entertainment, treasure hunt and so much more. All funds raised will be split between kissypuppy. Godshill Village Hall and the IOW Radio Christmas Toy Appeal. Saturday 8th December – Riverside Christmas Fair at Riverside, The Quay, Newport from 11am – 4pm. Free Entry. Inflatable snow globe, gifts, crafts, Santa’s grotto, carol singing, face painting, refreshments and meet Enchanted Isle characters.
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Show at Lions Community Centre, Lake from 10am – 4pm. At least 8 working layouts expected, plus static displays and trade stalls. Tickets £3 and accompanied children free. Wheelchair accessible. Saturday 15th, Sunday 16th, Saturday 22nd, Sunday 23rd and Christmas Eve from 10am – 4pm – The Friends of Northwood Cemetery will again have a Tree of Remembrance in the East Chapel on which visitors can hang a decoration with their own message to loved ones no longer with us. Hot drinks will be served and there will also be some live seasonal music. Monday 17th December - Cowes Concert Brass Band will be performing their Christmas concert at Newport Methodist Church at 7.45pm. Admission is free with a retiring collection Tuesday 18th December - Carisbrooke Castle “Museum Insights” 2pm – 4pm. La Tour de Wight: An illustrated tour of the Island in traditional music (c.1800 – 1970). With Christmas approaching, Justin Smith and Virgil Philpott (aka ‘The Dollymopps’) introduce us to some of the most interesting characters they have encountered during a decade of researching the Island’s musical traditions. Tickets £8 including tea, coffee and biscuits. For further details and to book your places please ring 523112 or e-mail info@carisbrookecastlemuseum.org.uk Booking is essential as places are limited
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Saturday 1st December - 9am4pm. Friends of Lord Louis Library Giant Book Sale. 9am-4pm Monday 3rd December- Smartphone/Tablet help from the Halifax 10.30-11.30am. Tuesday 4th December - 10am-1pm. Dementia information drop in. 10.30am - 1pm Thursday 6th December - 6.30-8pm Christmassy Evening - carols, mince pies, drinks, snacks, quiz & raffle. Get your free ticket at the library help desk. Saturday 8th December - 2-4pm Winter Crafts drop in session for children. No need to book, just turn up. This is a free event. Wednesday 19th December (10.30am-12) and Friday 21st December (2.30-4pm) Age UK digital drop in. Help with laptops/tablets. Colouring club every Thursday 2-3.30pm £1, drink and colouring materials provided. Knit and Natter Wednesday 5th December 2-3.30pm and Thursday 20th December 5.45-7pm. Lego Club for ages 5+ 3.30pm Tuesday 5th and 18th December. Rhymetime every Friday 10 & 11am
Monday 24th December - Christmas Eve Fun Day Sandown. Hullabaloo and Sandown Business Association have teamed up to bring you a fun filled Christmas Eve from all event information was correct at time of print. 10.30am – 3.30pm. Visit our website - islandmagazines.co.uk
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