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Dear Readers Welcome to the October issue of Island Magazines. Mention the word October and I automatically think of crisp Autumn leaves, cooler weather, sweaters and boots!!! Yet whilst writing this, the sun is shining and we have had a good few sunny days leading up to this point. The Island is nearly empty of visitors and although it is nice having them here it’s nice to get the Island back to ourselves. In this months issue there is an appeal to all readers for your help with the Rotary Christmas Shoebox Appeal to send presents to disadvantaged children and you will find full details of this on pages 8 and 9. The ‘Dates for your Diary’ is on page 12 and although not quite as busy as the summer months there are still interesting events happening across the Island. I hope you enjoy this issue and please keep using the services of our advertisers and if you have any news or events happening in the future please feel free to send me the details. Until next month. Debbie
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Winter Warning from the Footprint Trust “Winter is coming and it is time to act now!” says Island energy charity. The Island’s Footprint Trust are urging people to make sure that they are on the correct energy tariff now rather than wait until the high bills arrive. Speaking for the Trust, Ray Harrington-Vail said; “Every week we come across households who are paying up to £200 per year more than they should, due to them not talking to their energy company and getting the best deal.” “It isn’t just about switching supplier...”, explains Ray. “Showing people how to use their heating systems to best effect, can save money and keep people at a comfortable temperature. Replacing old dangerous white goods with new safe energy-efficient ones is also a wise thing to do. We can also arrange for grant-funded insulation of most homes.” “We are keen to hear from anyone who has concerns about their energy bills, we can be contacted on 822282 or by email at ray@footprint-trust.co.uk” The Trust would also like to hear from community and church groups who would like to be informed about the project. Free training is also available to frontline workers so they can also assist people struggling with their utility bills.
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Newport’s Bloomin’ Green Competition The alternative gardening competition, that was devised by Cllr Lois Prior in 2012, as part of Newport’s Green Town project, saw a large increase in entries this year from local residents to community groups and schools. Instead of judging the gardens on how many flowers it has, or how glamorous it is, the aim is to encourage Newport and Carisbrooke’s residents to grow gardens that are good for wildlife and for the environment. Past winner Claire Draper, owner and director of The Plant Shop, helped Cllr Prior with the hard task of judging and selecting the winners. The results are: Best for Butterflies and Bees—Brian and Ruth Colling Best for Wildlife—St Georges School Best use of recycled materials— Mr & Mrs Cox Most Productive (fruit and vegetables) - Alvington Allotments 4 Highly Commended prizes were also awarded, along with 4 Commended Certificates. As this is the final year of the competition Cllr Prior made a special award for the Chairman’s Most Inspirational Garden, which was won by St Georges School. The judges praised the school for their innovative work and good use of the planting areas. Pupils are encouraged to take part in all aspects of production from seed to the table and are also encouraged to develop wildlife areas. Full details and pictures are available on our website . Dates for your diary Saturday November 5th – Spooks and Sparks, Family Firework Party, Victoria Recreation Ground, Newport – gates open 4.45pm. Teen and Adult £5, Child £2, under 5 free Saturday December 3rd – Christmas Fair and Lights Switch on, St James Square Meetings - The Parish Council next full council meeting is on 10th October, at the Riverside Centre starting at 6.45pm. Planning and Licensing Committee continue to meet 4
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Monthly News Report for Carisbrooke by John Hobart. South Farm, Sandy Lane, Whitecroft. E-Mail: john.hobart@iow.gov.uk Mobile: 07717 716 663 It’s hard to believe that the children are all now back at school. It was mostly great weather and so I’m sure they will have benefitted from the break... it just seems to have flown by. The school crossings, as promised, continue and also as promised I am still in pursuit of the engineered crossings that we need on Carisbrooke Road. I have recently had a conversation with the officer working on this and he tells me that the design engineers have looked at the possibilities and are putting together a set of drawings to submit for consideration by the Isle of Wight Council. So whilst things are moving forward we are still a very long way from knowing whether or not we get these… I will keep you informed as I hear any developments. I have had further meetings with the highways department engineers regarding Clatterford Road. We are endeavoring to provide a solution that will be the best it can for everyone and as soon as I have received his proposals I will advise you of the outcome and arrange an opportunity to discuss.
discussed as yet, if you do have an opinion please let me know. I’m pleased to see the three new bridges have been erected at the fords on Clatterford Shute, Castle Street and Spring Lane. These should greatly assist the flow of the river as the extra height, coupled with the open railings, should allow water to pass under more freely as well as over, and through, the railings rather than backing up as has happened previously due to blockages. This is another stage in the ongoing upgrades to our flood control programme. I have received mixed views on their appearance, personally I think that they are strong and fit for purpose and I am sure that they will weather in over time, to look more as people hoped they would, and complement our heritage area.
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Monthly News Report for Carisbrooke by John Hobart most of the allotments are, and it was clear to me that there are some very keen and skilled gardeners out there. I wish I had such green fingers!! The overall winner was Mrs P Atkinson from Millers Lane who’s allotment was outstanding. Mr Pointer was judged best at Clatterford; Mrs J Webster best at Hillside; Mrs Morey best at Castle Road; Ms Gallop best at Fieldhouse and Mr R Smith best at Pan. Also congratulations to the winners of the Carisbrooke in Bloom garden awards: Matthew Witham (Newport West) and Mr and Mrs Lambert from Gunville
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Once again the Island Rotary Clubs are sending shoeboxes filled with presents to disadvantaged children in Albania, Moldova, Montenegro and Romania.
Last year thanks to your generosity we collected 2,326 shoeboxes Opposite you will find details of what to include in your box and below you will find information on what NOT to include. You can deposit your filled box at any of the collection points listed below where you will also be able to pick up a leaflet giving full details of the Rotary Shoebox Appeal.
Bembridge - Biles & Co and Lloyds Bank Approximate size of boxes must not be Cowes - Beresford Barbers and Lloyds Bank 33cm x 20cm x 15cm or 13” x 8” x 6” East Cowes - Under the Umbrella Tree and Co-op Funeral Care Freshwater - Amazing Glazing and Co-op Funeral Care Lake - Co-op Funeral Care Newport - County Press, IOW Radio, St Mary’s Childrens Ward, Co-op Funeral Care, Jewsons, Lloyds Bank and STA Sofas Ryde - Busy Bee, Lloyds Bank and Jewsons Sandown - Jewsons Shanklin - Shanklin Conservative Club and Co-op Funeral Care Ventnor - Wendys
DO NOT INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING ITEMS:Battery Powered Items, War Related Items, Guns or Knives, Large items of clothing or shoes, Books of a religious, racial or political nature, Food, Liquid or Sweets of any kind, Medicines, Large Toys or Sharp Items.
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Final Date for receipt of shoeboxes is the 4th November 2016 Age 1 - 3 Boy or Girl - choose from Small soft toy, picture book, hat gloves, socks, soap, hairbrush, flannel, toothbrush/toothpaste, plus other suitable small items.
Age 4 - 7 Boy or Girl - choose from Educational book & game, simple jigsaw, ball, lego, crayons & colouring book, hat, gloves, scarf, socks, hairbrush, flannel, toothbrush/paste, toy vehicle, small doll, skipping rope.
Age 8 - 11 Boy or Girl - choose from Educational book & game, jigsaw, ball, card game, felt pens, pencils, pencil case, drawing book, hat, scarf, gloves, socks, comb, soap toothbrush/paste skipping rope, hair accessories.
Age 12 - 15 Boy or Girl - choose from Educational book & game, playing cards, geometry set, pens, pencils, rubber, sharpener, pencil case, writing/drawing book, hat, scarf, gloves, socks, toiletries, washbag.
Approximate size of boxes must not be 33cm x 20cm x 15cm or 13” x 8” x 6” Please cover your box with wrapping paper, ensuring the lid is separately wrapped for customs’ purposes. Do not wrap individual items - just place them in your box, include a card/letter if you wish. Use an elastic band to secure the box. Cut out and stick the label below to the top of the box and clearly mark the catergory it is intended for. Please sellotape to the top of the box a donation of £1 towards transportation and admin costs.
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Please circle who the shoebox is intended for BOY 1 - 3 4 - 7 8 - 11 12 - 15 GIRL PLEASE STICK THIS LABEL AND YOUR DONATION TO THE TOP OF THE SHOEBOX.
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A Hearty Homemade Soup We are coming into soup season and you can’t beat a homemade one… one of my favourites is butternut squash (this can also be done with pumpkin or a mixture of both) and I like to make a big batch so I have plenty left over to freeze and then I can just take it out the freezer in the morning and hey presto a home cooked soup for your evening meal with some nice fresh crusty bread!!! The beauty of this one is there is no fine chopping so it is quick and easy.
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Dates For Your Diary Monday 3rd October - Isle of Wight Family Saturday 22nd October - Sunday 13 History Society open meeting. A talk November - The Annual Exhibition by on Wedding Traditions by Sarah Lang at Cowes Heritage entitled ‘The Development Hunnyhill Room, Riverside Centre, The of Somerton Airfield’ will significantly Quay, Newport PO30 feature BAE Systems, LOCAL ART EXHIBITION 2QR. Doors open (previously Plessey 24th to 29th October - Free Entry 7 pm talk starts Radar and Decca At The New Rembrandt Gallery, Scarrots 7.30 lasts about 45 Radar) including many Lane, Newport by Local Artist minutes. Admission community, sport Ginny Evans members of the Isle and social activities David Bowie Through My of Wight FHS - £1; of the company and Eyes and Life on Canvas non-members - £2. employees. 10 am Monday 24th Private Viewing from everyone welcome. - 4 pm daily with FREE 5.30pm - 7.30pm. Contact Ginny ADMISSION. Please on 07921 820911 for an invite. Saturday 8th October note our venue this – Family Fun Day year is The Fastnet at Sandown Airport in aid of Isle of Wight Media Centre which is opposite Day Lewis Search and Rescue. 10am – 4pm Pharmacy and is set back from the High St. Wednesday 12th – Sunday 16th October – Isle of Wight Literary Festival at Northwood House, Cowes. Now in its fifth year, the Isle of Wight Literary Festival attracts well known fiction and non fiction writers, journalists, military men, actors and historians. Some great speakers lined up and some brilliant workshops to get involved in. For more information go to www.isleofwightliteraryfestival.com Wednesday 12th October - The IW Branch of the Historical Association will be welcoming Col. Kenneth Hicks, Participant and Local Historian, for a talk on The Suez Campaign - 1956 at the Riverside Centre, Newport. Visitors welcome. For details contact: 524410 Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th October - Isle of Wight Classic Buses, Beer and Walks weekend 10am – 6pm. For more information go to www.iwbeerandbuses. co.uk 12
Sunday 23rd October – Big Walkies Isle of Wight sponsored by RSPCA Isle of Wight Branch. Dogs get your humans and join us for the best walk ever at Seaclose Park. Registration will be located on the main green of Seaclose Park (alongside the council car park). There are two routes available; 3km and 5km. Walks start at 11am Have a wooftastic day and raise money for our four-legged friends or register at rspca.org. uk/bigwalkies £10 registration fee. Saturday 29th October – Pamper Evening in aid of Dementia Care. At Ryde Elim Church, Albert Street Ryde. 6pm – 9pm. Minimum entry donation of £2 on the door and all treatments are free to try. Nail art, mini facials, neck and shoulder massage, make-up, hair up, manicure, pedicure and reflexology, beauty treatments, mud masks, and much more. Refreshments available. Organised by Jasmine Weeks in memory of Peter Gardner. There will also be an online raffle with some amazing prizes.
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Emergency Wardens are now being recruited to cover areas that are most likely to flood. They will act as local contacts, working in ward-based groups, giving guidance and assistance to their neighbours. They will receive free training in basic first aid and given guidance on to operate safely, checking on vulnerable people in their neighbourhood in times of extreme weather. For further details please contact Newport Parish Council on 01983 559119, clerk@ newportwight.org.uk or The Riverside Centre, Newport, PO30 2QR
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Monthly Report for Newport by Julie Jones-Evans. 53 Victoria Road, Newport, IoW, PO30 2HB Tel 521068 or 07792672198 E: Julie.Jones-Evans@iow.gov.uk T: @juliejonesevans F: Julie Jones-Evans For the past few months I have been part of a group looking at some of the issues in Newport that occur due to the “Night Time Economy”. By this I mean the nightclubs, bars and restaurants that operate into the evening and late at night. Much of the problems that the police deal with late at night are due to the anti-social and often violent behaviour of people that have been drinking excessively. Representatives from Licensing, Police, Fire and Rescue Public Health, Ambulance Service, Street Pastors, Licensed Premises, Southern Vectis, Taxis and IW Council Planning have worked up some ideas that we hope will alleviate the pressure that can build late on a Friday and Saturday night. We looked at data that showed the types of crime in Newport and specific locations and what time the crimes occurred. There was a lot of discussion about what was happening and what could do done about it, including a briefing from officers from Southampton as to what they were experiencing. One idea which I put forward is that food could be available to the customers of the nightspots such as Hogs Head and Yates, which already have facilities for food service. My thoughts were that it is a good distraction and is often what people who are inebriated want at that time of night. Hogs Head have already started serving a limited menu and it has been received very well by all. The main scheme is that of getting people out of Newport quickly when the nightspots close in the early hours. A common flashpoint is where people are walking through the town to get to the bus station
and taxi ranks in South Street, St Thomas’ Square is one of the places where trouble can start. I have residents who live in and around the square who often get disturbed by the inevitable noise and not to mention the suffering of the people involved in any unpleasant incidents. What is being proposed is for on Friday and Saturday nights more taxis are available in the lower High Street and also that buses will depart from a new stop, again in the lower High Street. Revellers will be able to get a taxi or bus home quickly and easily, thus reducing the likelihood of conflict between people crossing the town. A plan has been drawn up, which will cost £2,100 to implement, partners are all chipping in to the costs, which Island Roads have reduced from the initial figure of £2,500. Newport Parish Council were asked to contribute. Although there was no budget for this, fortunately each of the 7 Newport wards has an annual ward budget of £450, a idea I introduced a few years ago to give freedom to the 2 ward councillors to support ward specific projects that crop up during the year, without having to get agreement from the other 12 council members. Cllr Prior is my fellow Newport Central councillor and she was very supportive of the scheme to help reduce violence and help give peace of mind of to our residents who live in the town, so we donated £200 from our ward budget. The consultation is currently underway, so please feel free to comment on the proposals by contacting me or the IW Council. 15
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