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Welcome to the March issue of Island Magazines. March signifies the start of Spring and lets hope we start seeing some better weather, perhaps even some sunshine! It looks set to be a busy month with plenty happening across the island and you can find details of events listed in the ‘Dates for your Diary’ section on pages 12, 13 and 14. On Sunday 11th March is Mothering Sunday and towards the end of the month on the 30th is the start of Easter. Unfortunately we lose an hour of well earned sleep in March as the clocks go forward the last Sunday of the month, this being the 25th but on the other hand we will start to see the lighter evenings which is always something to be cheerful about. Our front cover stars this month are Viola and Venus and you can read about them on page 5. This months issue is packed with local news and information and as usual we have some great advertising from local businesses. Please help them out by using their services and letting them know you saw them advertised here.
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News Report by Julie Jones-Evans. Tel 521068 or 07792672198 E: julie.jones-evans@iow.gov.uk T: @juliejonesevans F: Julie Jones-Evans Newport Parish Council has set its budget for the year and there are many new projects and continued support for the community. One of my new projects is to create a seating area and planting on Hunnyhill, near the junction with Heytesbury Road. It’s important to have rest areas in town and especially on a hill! The plants will help to break up the large concrete area and provide some colour. The plans for the new junction at the top of Hunnyhill is causing some controversy as it will be encouraging more traffic to use Hunnyhill. Medina Way (dual carriageway) was built to take traffic away from Hunnyhill which is a densely populated area and I am fighting to have this junction halted. Many of us believe that it should be Riverway that should be done first in this series of road improvements. Riverway would improve traffic flow onto Coppins Bridge and also create a pedestrian crossing at the base of Hookes Way steps, a popular route into town and the IW College, which currently has no controlled crossing for pedestrians. Some great news about our public toilets, at last we have reached agreement with the IW Council about a long term lease for South Street toilets. We will need to do some works to the drainage system which is not fit for purpose and some remedial works to the interior. I thank McDonalds and the Library for being community toilets for the past few months while we have been negotiating with the Council. Post Office Lane improvements have been through the planning process and we will be able to begin getting quotes through for the work to be completed. This will be a big 4
investment for Newport and provide state of the art toilets, including a Changing Rooms facility for disabled users. We are finally making some progress with a Residents Parking scheme as the IW Council has launched a consultation as to what the policy should contain. They want to know how much you would be prepared to pay (if anything) and how many cars should be limited to have a permit per household. Several streets in Newport are in need of a resident’s zone, but it’s important to remember that it does not guarantee a parking space nor does it relieve overcrowding in the evenings and weekends. Have a look at the consultation, it only takes a few minutes www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/BVMG7FJ Over 2000 people have responded to the Shaping Newport survey and the report will be out in a few weeks. So far the messages coming out are that Newport is dominated by vehicles, it’s difficult to find your way around it, we need more events in the squares, more investment in public spaces, a return of civic pride, Newport is the County Town and should be presented as such. There are doubts that these improvements won’t happen, but I and others on the parish council and business association are absolutely determined to make them happen, which is why we invested into the project. As partners we can hold the IW Council to account and work together to improve our town.
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Monthly News Report for Carisbrooke by John Hobart. E-Mail: john.hobart@iow.gov.uk Mobile: 07717 716 663 I am pleased to say, after the unfortunate that they hope to commence removal of our crossing patrol officer at the development in the late spring and junction of Wellington Road and Carisbrooke are working actively to establish Road, we now have her back in place. A new the best arrangements with Southern Water to officer has been employed for the crossing ensure that a proper, adopted mains drainage at Trafalgar Road. I am sure that this gives a system is in place for the site. They do not great deal of relief to parents and children plan to use septic tanks as some had feared. using that route. It has also been commented There will be a timetable of works before to me that there are intermittent issues with commencement so that local residents are the school repeater sign on Carisbrooke High aware of what is going to be happening. I am Street. This has been checked by Island Roads, also told that the road infrastructure will be (every time they turned up it was working), the first thing put in place in order to maintain however they have informed me that a remote a clean and practicable working site with the monitoring system is being put into place so least long term impact on local residents. that they will get alerts at their base whenever a sign is not functioning enabling them to I have had further discussions regarding the respond immediately. I am not sure when this road drainage on Clatterford Road. I will be will be complete, but do feel it will add to the meeting, again, with an Island Roads engineer performance of those very valuable signs. to establish what needs to be done to prevent the build up of water on the road which Many comments have come to me regarding impacts so badly on those using the narrow the commencement of works on the Alvington pavement which runs the entire length of the Manor View site. They have started to clear road. This is due to happen but really needs the site and I am aware of the concerns of to be planned on a day we can ensure rain‌. local residents with regard to site security should be quite easy this winter‌as this will and traffic management, as well as the allow them to understand the full effect. possible mess created on the roads and run off overwhelming the road drainage system. I attended a Cultural Sector Leadership In response to this I have had numerous summit, last month, with regards to museum conversations with the planning officer resilience and partnership working. We had attached to this development and he is a really inspiring talk, given by Emmy Kells, monitoring progress. Herris fencing has been CEO of the Cornwall Museum Partnership. She erected now to prevent unwanted access described the incredible economic benefits to the site and Island Roads have been of a collaborative, strategic approach to monitoring the drainage and road conditions the sector and the result of a strengthening and will continue to do so. economy in Cornwall as a direct result. We will be investigating a similar approach for the I have recently had a meeting with the agents Island with our museums and destinations and construction company for the Ash Lane working together to achieve the same site and was comforted by the proactive and benefits. A strengthening of cultural tourism considerate stance they are taking with a view on the Island will have the knock on effect to setting up the site properly. I understand of increased employment and broader recognition of the Island as a destination.
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Friday 2nd March - General knowledge quiz in aid of Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance from 7.30pm at Newclose Cricket Club, Blackwater Road, Newport. (Doors open at 7pm). Teams of 4 are invited to take part, but will need to register in advance by either calling 527957 or by emailing tracy71pete57@hotmail. co.uk. £2 per person entrance. There will be a raffle and lucky dip on the night. Everyone welcome. Monday 5th March - Isle of Wight Family History Society open meeting at the Hunnyhill Room, Riverside Centre, The Quay, Newport PO30 2QR. A talk on the Royal Air Force on the Isle of Wight by Mike North. Doors open 7 pm talk starts 7.30 lasts about 45 minutes. Admission members of the Isle of Wight FHS - £1; non-members - £2. Everyone welcome.
House, Ward Avenue, Cowes, PO31 8AZ. The Antiques Fair will be open from 10.30am-3.00pm selling a wide variety of goods including quality furniture, books, jewellery, silver, vintage items, garden antiques, militaria, china, glass and much more. FREE valuations will kindly be provided by well-respected local valuer Tim Smith. NB - Valuations between 11.30am and 1.00pm only. Admission to the fair is £2.00 per adult with accompanied children. All enquiries to Jennie on 643323 or via email eandjlewis@ aol.com
Wednesday 14th March - Newport Death Cafe at God’s Providence House, St Thomas Square, Newport from 2.30pm – 4pm. Here we drink tea, eat cake and discuss death. Our aim is to increase awareness of death to help people make the most of their (finite) lives. Surprisingly these meetings are both Friday 9th March - Charity Music quiz in aid enjoyable and informative. There is a lot of of Wessex Cancer Trust at Newclose Cricket sharing of experience. It is not a counselling Club, Blackwater Road, Newport. 7.30pm session just a chance to chat. For further start. Teams of up to 6. £2 per person. On the details contact nickwilde@myphone.coop. night there will be a raffle. Plenty of free car parking and licensed bar. To book your team Friday 16th March - The Unity Stompers are a space please register in advance either by holding a concert at Holy Trinity Church, email to tracy71pete57@hotmail.co.uk or by Cowes at 7.30pm to celebrate the installation calling 01983 527957. of new lighting in the chancel. Entry is free, and everyone is welcome. Friday 9th March – Quiz Night in aid of Isle of Wight Cats Protection Adoption Centre Saturday 17th March - Great Balls of Fire at Shanklin Conservative Club, 6 Palmerston Charity Bingo at Ryde Fire Station, Nicholson Road, Shanklin. Prompt start at 7.30pm. Road, Ryde. In aid of The Wight Brainy Tickets £7 and include a ploughmans. To buy Bunch. Reserve your table now for £5 per tickets call 562609 or 866225 person (max of 6 per table). On receipt of this, you will receive a voucher for £5 to Sunday 11th March – The Isle of Wight use towards your purchase of bingo tickets branch of the Motor Neurone Disease (MND) on the night. Licensed bar - Over 18’s only! Association will be hosting their 14th annual Doors open 6pm. “Eyes down” at 7pm. Call ‘Mum’s Memory Day’ event at Northwood Tel: 07850 255984 12
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Wednesday 28th March - Whippingham Community Association invite you to this month’s evening talk. Dr Ruth Waller will be giving a talk about Yarmouth Pier. The Heritage Lottery fund are supporting a new project to restore the pier and discover more about life around and beneath it. The talk takes place at Whippingham Community Hall, opposite the forge, Alverstone Road, Whippingham. Doors open at 7pm for 7.30 start. Admission is £2 which includes light refreshments. There will also be a raffle. For more details please call Lin on 07885511513
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Saturday 3rd March and the first Saturday of every month. Giant Book Sale at Lord Louis Library from 9am - 5pm Saturday 3rd March - Huxley the magician is performing a magic show and workshop at 10.30am. Tickets must be purchased in advance at the library help point. £2 per child.
Monday 5th and Monday 19th - Over 60s club from 10.30am - 12pm. Come along and join in this friendly group for a chat, cuppa Saturday 31st March – Easter Egg Hunt and and biscuits. New members always made to Fun Day at Brading Roman Vila, Morton Old Road, Sandown from 11am – 3pm. Hosted by feel welcome. Daisy Chains IW Childrens Charity. The Egg Hunt as always will involve searching for clues Tuesday 6th and Tuesday 20th - Lego Club around the villa and then once the challenge from 3.30-4.30 pm. Fun for children ages 5 is complete you can collect your medium and over. egg. £3 per child. The Easter Bonnet and Decorated Egg competitions will also be back Tuesday 6th March - Information drop and this year they will be holding a Bonnet in session for anyone suffering from Parade to show off all the lovely home made Alzheimers or their carers. bonnets at 1pm. Entries will be as follows and must be on the judging table by 12.30pm for Wednesday 7th March Knit & Natter. Bring judging. Decorated Egg : Under 6 years and your latest project along to this friendly Over 6 Years and Homemade Bonnet : Under group – 2pm - 3.30pm. Tea, coffee and natter 6 years and Over 6 Years provided!! Saturday 31st March – Easter Fair from 12pm – 3pm at Wootton Bridge Community Centre & Social Club, Brannon Way, Wootton. Lots going on including live music from Witches, stalls, Easter cake competition £1 entry and a Easter bonnet competition 50p entry, cake stall and tombola. Fully licensed bar. Something for all the family.
Thursday 15th March Knit & Natter. Bring your lastest project along to this friendly group – 5.45pm - 7pm. Tea, Coffee and natter provided!! Thursday 22nd March - Independent Arts are hosting a Tide and Time Arts workshop from 2- 4pm. Everyone welcome
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Events at Lord Louis Library Every Thursday 2-3.30pm Colouring Club for adults, £1. Drinks and colouring material supplied.
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Every Friday Rhymetime. 10-10.30am and 11-11.30am for babies of all ages! Come down, sing some rhymes, have fun and maybe make new friends too! Pick up a ticket on the day, after 9.30am, from the Help Point.
Newport Library Poets Corner Do you enjoy Poetry? Would you like to join a group with like minded individuals and perhaps learn more about the poets themselves? Come along the 1st Wednesday of every month 10 - 11 am, Please let a Get a little extra help... member of staff know your details and we On the first Monday of the month, in Newport will be in touch! Library from 10.30am-11.30am, get a little extra help using your tablet or smartphone, Reading Groups from the Halifax. The Library reading groups meet once a month at the library, usually the first Alzheimer’s Society Drop-In Stand Thursday of the month. Please ask at the Held on the 1st Tuesday of the month from counter or telephone for further details. 10am - 1pm, and available for people with
Put a Spring in your Step Sunday 4th March from 10 AM - 4 PM at Cowes Yacht Haven, Vectis Yard, Cowes, PO31 7BD Following the success of previous Health and Wellbeing events on the Island organiser Sarah Brown of Source Energy by Sarah is keeping the momentum flowing and has organised her next event ‘Put a Spring in your Step’ This event is taking place on Sunday 4th March at Cowes Yacht Haven and will be a mixture of stalls, therapies and workshops. Readings, Emotional Freedom Techniques, Carefree Beauty, Coaching, Doterra and Natural Products are just a few of the therapies and stalls showcasing their services. There is also a diverse collection of practices including mini treatments to sample on the day. There is free limited parking on site and admission is just £2 on the door and free for under 12s. Light refreshments will also be available. For more information call Sarah on 07983 424591 or to keep up to date with future events follow her on facebook - Source Energy by Sarah, Holistic therapies, Workshops and courses or visit her website at www.sourceenergybysarah.co.uk 14
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Age UK Isle of Wight; Helping you stay safe and comfortable in your own home. The Age UK Isle of Wight Handyperson Service has been helping island residents to live independently in their own homes for more than 5 years. As of 31st March 2018 the Handyperson service is changing, and will no longer be commissioned by IW Council to provide free labour for small jobs. This loss of funding means that from 1st April, all handyperson services supplied by Age UK IW will be charged for, under their Home Safe Service. However, recognising the continued need for this vital service in our communities, the charity is committed to providing an outstanding service at a reasonable price. Our staff are employed by Age UK IW, they have a wealth of experience and knowledge, are reliable and trustworthy, and have full DBS checks and insurance. As well as the peace of mind you will get from using trusted tradespeople you’ll also be supporting a vital local charity. Any profits from the Home Safe Service go directly to helping provide Age UK Isle of Wight’s free charitable services.
Our Home Safe team can help you with:
• Advice on home safety adaptations • Fitting doorbells & external key safes • Installing grab rails & other adaptations, both internal & external • Installing smoke alarms & carbon monoxide detectors • Fitting locks & security chains • Fitting plug sockets & light fixtures (and other minor electrical jobs) • Power washing paths, patios & driveways • Moving & assembling furniture, flat-pack, etc • Building steps & ramps • Hanging shelving, picture frames, mirrors, blinds & curtain rails • Fence & gate repairs • Minor carpentry & plumbing work • Low-level guttering maintenance & clearing • General household repairs This list is by no means exhaustive and no job is too small, if it’s important to you, it’s important to us. We don’t charge for call-outs and offer a very competitive hourly rate, plus you can have any mix of jobs in one visit. The Home Safe Service is available to all adults over 18, living on the Isle of Wight.
To learn more about Age UK Isle of Wight’s Home Safe Service, contact us for a no obligation chat: T: 01983 525282 | E: technician@ageukiw.org.uk | W: www.ageukiw.org.uk