Island Magazines Newport & Carisbrooke area September 2015 Issue

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September 2015

Dear Readers Welcome to the September issue and thank you for picking up a copy.

As usual this months issue is packed with news and information including the regular reports from Councillors and Parish Councils who work hard each month dealing with requests and keeping us all up to date with local news in our area.

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There is still plenty happening on our sunny Island during September and you will find ‘Dates for your Diary’ on page 13 and you can find out about our front cover photo on page 5.

On page 15 you will find an informative article relating to the Isle of Wight Prostate and Urology Cancer Support Group.

If you are, or you know someone who is under 21 and are interested in darts then read more about the monthly meeting with the Isle of Wight Darts Academy which is free to join. See page 4 for more details.

I hope you enjoy this issue and once again thank you for picking up a copy and if you have any news you would like to share please get in contact.

Until next month....

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Sat. 5th & Sun. 6th September 10am - 5pm falcon flying displays, kayaking on the moat, juggling, magic shows, “have-a-go” archery, bouncy castle & slide, Slainte Va music (Sun.), dog agility displays & fun dog shows, tree climbing, Elizabethan re-enactors, classic cars, wood carving. Mainland & Island plant nurseries. Over 100 arts and craft exhibitors. Refreshments available.

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Wolverton Manor Garden Fair is now in it’s 16th year and continues to go from strength to strength.

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In addition, BRIGHSTONE SEA SCOUTS who do a marvellous job guiding visitors in the car park have themselves raised £18,000 from public donations. This has enabled them to build a brand new Scouts hut in the village.

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This little badger was happy to pose for the photographer on this occasion and Stuart Shore of Wight Wildlife Photography captured the moment perfectly. Stuart specialises mainly in wildlife and landscape photography and has won various awards for his photography and his work has been published in various publications including British Waterway and various national newspapers.

At Island Magazines we feel very privileged that Stuart has allowed us to use this stunning photo. Many of you may already know Stuart as he is a familiar face around the Islands Craft fairs and events selling photographic prints from his collection. He also sells his work from various locations across the Island and these are listed below or you can order prints direct from his website at www.wightwildlife.co.uk

His prints come mounted and make ideal gifts for the person who has everything and Stuart also offers tuition and workshops such as ‘Introduction to Wildlife Photography’ and these can be done in groups of 4 or on a 1 to 1 basis. He is also running workshop titled ‘Getting more out of your Camera’ and this is 21a Lugley Street, Newport, PO30 5HD Phone: 01983 779677 ideal for beginners to learn their way around www.postroomplusisleofwight.co.uk their camera to ensure they get the best use from it. All workshops are bookable through the website.

If you are expecting a delivery but are unsure of when it will arrive and have no secure area to leave it, then we can offer a parcel keep safe service. You request your parcel to be delivered to our shop address and we will keep your parcel securely until you are able to collect it.

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You can see more of Stuarts work and buy prints from any of these places:• Available Light Gallery and Gifts, St Thomas Square, Newport • The Shanklin Gallery, Regent Street, Shanklin • Framers, Union Street, Ryde • Made on the Isle of Wight, Bullen Road, Ryde • The County Press Shop, Newport • Pier Street Gallery, Pier St. Ventnor 5

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 It has been fascinating to watch the refurbishment of the old Tomlinson’s building on the corner of Town Lane and South Street over the summer.

A restaurant called Thompson’s has now opened it’s doors and seems to be thriving.

Chef Robert Thompson was the country’s youngest Michelin starred chef in 2006 and since then he has been involved at the Hamborough in Ventnor and the George in Yarmouth. Robert said “As a chef who just loves to cook and be creative it has always been my dream to have my own place and now its here and happening. I am absolutely buzzing! I love the Island and can’t wait to be back in the kitchen.”

Crocker Street and Old Westminster Lane which are highly populated. Fortunately, if there is an adverse impact on residents due to increased traffic flows there is also a pot of money that can be used on transport. I have already raised the issue of having a new pedestrian crossing point and possibly traffic calming so pedestrians are always put first over the car. It’s a case of watch this space.

Whilst on the subject of transport the no 39 bus was due to be axed by Southern Vectis which serves Sylvan Drive and the town centre and Pan. Thanks to the hard work of Newport Councillors Matt Price and Geoff Lumley, the route will be saved for the next few years using money from the Pan housing development and an annual grant from the Parish Council. If the service had ceased it would have left many Newport is fortunate to have such an restaurant establish itself in the town and such people isolated in their homes which can be an endorsement really helps put the County devastating for one’s wellbeing.

Town back on the map. I think it is great that Finally we had a fabulous Summer Fair at entrepreneurs are choosing Newport to do Victoria Rec to and I was so proud to have my business in.

Grandfather, Neil Shutler cut the ribbon to mark the Parish Council’s involvement. He is Mill Street will soon be linked to Foxes Road up by Sainsbury’s by an extension of the road. a life Vice President of Newport Cricket club and has been using the rec since he was a I fought against this link when it was in the little boy, now his is on 97 not out! Quite an planning stages a few years ago, but such innings! a link was embedded in the Council’s sore strategies many from 1999. Back then the idea was to link Drill Hall Road with the Snowberry Road area, but land levels meant that a flyover road would have to be construction which was clearly unacceptable in this environment.

So when the old Dairycrest site started to be developed one of the planning conditions was that a road had to be built crossing the Lukely Brook at Mill Street. The council will be monitoring traffic flows, as I and many residents are concerned about the amount of traffic that will be coming down Mill Street, 6

Sainsbury’s Newport Isle of Wight have launched their partnership with their new Local Charity of the Year, Ability Dogs 4 Young People.

Ability Dogs 4 Young People chosen by Sainsbury’s customers at the beginning of July and the charity will now receive a year’s worth of support through fundraising and awareness from the store.

Representatives from the charity joined Sainsbury’s colleagues over the weekend to kick start the fundraising with a Raffle and Awareness Stand and their puppies and trained dogs in our Foyer Carol Court, CEO & Founder at Ability Dogs For Young People , said: “Sainsbury’s Local Charity of the Year scheme has made a real difference to many charities over the last few years and we’re delighted to have been selected. We’re really looking forward to getting started and raising awareness of our cause as well as raising vital funds to continue our work in the community.”

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We hope our support will make a real difference to the charity, and customer enjoy the variety of activities we are planning.”

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A Bigger Fish Letting Agency was founded in November 2009 by Sarah Fish and has successfully expanded to such a demand that Sarah decided the best way to take the business forward was to bring on board a new business partner. Sarah eventually found the perfect partner after months of searching and was delighted to announce the arrival of Lyn Pryke.

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Newport Parish Council

Newport’s Bloomin’ Green Competition The judging has taken place and it is hoped to make the presentations to the winners ahead of the September full council meeting. The judges were very impressed with the standard of entries and delighted with the response this year. As a past winner Claire Draper from The Plant Shop joined two councillors to make the decisions and add in depth gardening knowledge to the proceedings.

Donations A donation of £500 was made at the July meeting towards the running costs of Shopmobility. The Council were impressed by the way the charity had developed and interested to hear that training courses are available for both new users and visitors who hire scooters. It was agreed to discuss an annual donation at the next budget round.

Newport Carnival The Parish Council has a long history of supporting Newport Carnival and this year was no different. Three past chairman – Cllrs Mary Craven, Geoff Lumley and Peter Whiteman - were judges for the main and illuminated processions with Cllr Terry Martin taking photos for the website and social media.

Follow us on Twitter @NewportIWPC or on Facebook , www.facebook/Newport Wight for more info and photos Future Dates for the Diary Firework event – as something a little different this year the event will be held on 31st October with a ‘Spooks and Sparks’ theme. Full details next month Lights Switch On – the annual lights switch on will be on 28th November in St James Square Meetings The Parish Council next full council meeting is on 14th September, at the Riverside Centre.

Planning and Licensing Committee meet fortnightly, 6.30pm at the Riverside Centre, the meetings in September are on 3rd and 17th. All full council meetings are now digitally recorded and copies are available on application to the Clerk or can be listened to on the website - www.newportwight.org.uk - Contact the Clerk, Maxine Yule by email maxyule@ gmail.com or telephone 559119 10

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Situated over 2 units in Bumbles, 40 High Street, Wootton are 2 cost saving businesses Wiper Rolls and Wootton Discount Store.

Wiper Rolls offer a large range of industrial and catering disposables, including cleaning products, paper towels, toilet rolls, tissues, FREE ISLAND DELIVERY FOR BUSINESSES disposable gloves, foil and cling film, detergent Contact Details: 01983 882472 / 07710 392313 and softeners to name but a few.

Email: wiperrolls@outlook.com Units 5/7, Bumbles, 40 High Street, Wootton

There is a free Island delivery service for businesses and if there is a specific product you are after and they don’t have it in stock they can source it for you.

You could be saving yourself and your business money by shopping at Wiper Rolls and the Wootton Discount Store. They are open Monday to Friday 8.30am to 4pm and Saturday 10am to 4pm. There is council car park across the road with the first hour FREE which leaves you plenty of time to browse around Wootton Discount Store.

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Dates for your Diary Friday 4th September Charity Music Quiz in aid of Wessex Cancer Trust at Newport Football Club 7.30pm start. Teams of up 6 people at £2 per person. There will be a licensed bar, free car parking and a raffle. All proceeds go to Wessex Cancer Trust.

Saturday 5th September and Sunday 6th September – The Wolverton Manor Garden Fair at Wolverton Manor, Shorwell, PO30 3JS. Join in the delights of a genuine Garden Fair with entertainment to suit all ages. Including Elizabethan dancing, Dog agility displays and shows, Magic with Randini & Andie Penn, Falconry displays, Kayaking around the moat, Classic car, military vehicles and engine displays, Music from Slainte Va (Sunday only), Chainsaw carving, Tree Climbing (Sunday only), Archery, visiting and local Island nurseries and loads more over both days!

Entry on each day is £6.00 per adult. Children under 14 years old go free. Advance tickets are available from the County Press Shop in Pyle Street, Newport at £5.00 each.

Supporting AGE UK (IW) and other local charities.

Saturday 5th September Ryde Illuminated Carnival – 8.30pm – 11pm. The procession starts Ryde Canoe Lake moving through Esplanade - Dover St - Park Rd - Star St - High St - Union St - Esplanade Sunday 6th September until Friday 11th September. St Mildred’s Church Flower Festival. The Theme is All things Bright and Beautiful. Free entry. Sunday 2-4pm Monday to Thursday 10 -4pm and Friday 10 – 2pm.

Refreshments and cake available.

Monday 7th September – Open meeting for Isle of Wight Family History Society at Hunnyhill Room, Riverside Centre, Newport.

Doors open 7 pm talk starts 7.30 pm lasts

about 45 minutes. Admission members of the Isle of Wight FHS £1; non-members £2 Free parking on site (register your vehicle in reception to avoid being clamped) alternative parking in Sea Street (free after 6 pm) Dr Ruth Waller will be giving a talk entitled “Opening the Vaults” about Brading Community Archive Group’s plans to create a community archive.

Friday 11th September Quiz and Curry Night at the Isobel Centre, Furrlongs, Newport.

Quiz is 50p and curry is £3.50. Starts at 7pm.

Booking advisable but not essential. Call 248170 for more details.

Saturday 12th September – The Second Annual Burlesque Variety Evening in aid of Kissy Puppy at Wight Rock in Ryde. Starts at 8.30pm for an evening or burlesque, illusions, comedy, illusions, vocalist and boylesque with a raffle for a great cause Saturday 19th - Sunday 20th September – International Classic Car Show – 11am until 5.30pm Newport Quay and Eastern Gardens Ryde - A unique and spectacular collection of hand-picked classic cars from all over the UK showcased across two days at Newport Quay and Ryde Esplanade’s North Walk (near the canoe lake). Both shows are completely free to attend with all proceeds going directly to Island charities.

Friday 25th September – Charity Quiz Night at the Hare and Hounds, Arreton starting at 8pm. In aid of RSPCA IOW Branch. All the money raised stays on the Island for Island Animals. Call 01983 523446 to book a team/ table Friday 25th September Macmillan Cancer Coffee Morning at the Isobel Centre, Furrlongs, Newport between 11am and 12.

Monthly News Report for Carisbrooke by John Hobart. South Farm, Sandy Lane, Whitecroft.

E-Mail: john.hobart@iow.gov.uk Mobile: 07717 716 663 Some of you may have read the article in the County Press Weekender (7th August) about the artist and sculptor Lawrence Holofcener. Laurence was shown in the article, with the golfer Tony Jacklin, unveiling a plaque that he had created as a homage to over 100 famous golfers. This was unveiled at the British Open at St Andrews in July. What most people don’t know is that Larry has been a resident on the Island on and off for some 20 plus years and he produced the bronze maquette of the young Queen Victoria on horseback, (pictured) which is now in the ownership of the IOW Council. Another casting of this bronze was presented to Coburg (twinned with Cowes) This bronze is unique as it represents Queen Victoria in her young and happy days, around the age that she would have come to live on the Isle of Wight, we are so familiar with images of her in her widows reeds looking rather sad and looking old beyond her years. How refreshing to see her as a young woman.

I had lunch recently with Larry and his lovely wife Julia, (who was a great proponent of Julia Margaret Cameron and Dimbola Lodge) and at this lunch we got onto the subject of the bronze maquette which has been tucked away in the Council’s vaults for some years now.

I told Larry that I would endeavour to get it resurrected and back out on show.

Especially as it got the seal of approval from Prince Andrew and Prince Phillip when I arranged for it to be sneaked in and used as the centre piece of their dining table at a private Cowes week dinner!!

With this in mind I have now located it with the help of the heritage officer and I have been talking to Visit Isle of Wight at the Guildhall to see if it might be displayed there. Alternatively I feel that it could be a welcome addition as a loan to the museum in Carisbrooke Castle.

As an aside, as I saw that Norris Castle is up for sale for £1m and it brought to mind the fact that, at around the age that she would have been in this sculpture (probably around 1837 when she was around 18 years of age), Victoria reputedly declined the opportunity of buying Norris on the grounds that it was too expensive and bought the original manor house where Osborne now stands. It seems ironical that Norris Castle and it’s grounds are now on the market for the same price as a Cowes seafront 4 bedroom home!!

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Isle of Wight Prostate and Urology Cancer Support The ‘C’ word is the word no one wants to hear and if it doesn’t affect you directly then it may become part of your life through a family member or friend who is going through it as 1 in 9 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer and 1 in 2 men with other cancers in their lifetime.

The word Cancer sends shivers down most spines. Such is its intimidating nature, even with the advances medical science has made in successfully dealing with it; it still retains the fear factor. So having people around who are empathic and able to offer real support can be critical. Usually it is one’s partner and family who provide this; however they too may need support and consideration, which can so easily be overlooked Every person deals with it in a different way but it is important to know that there is support and help out there. Back in 2011 the Isle of Wight Prostate and Urology Cancer Support group, an Island based group was started by fellow travellers to the Queen Alexandra Hospital in Cosham for radiotherapy treatment.

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The support group can provide non medical support to local urology cancer patients, their families and carers. You can attend monthly meetings view guidance sheets which explains the sequence of consultation and treatment for prostate surgery and radiotherapy, have guidance with regards to claiming travel expenses and it provides a direct link between service providers, those commissioning services and patients, their families and carers.

Their website contains a vast amount of information including important links, news, contact information and details of upcoming meetings. The group is run by people who are going or have been through it and can relate to everything you will be feeling. Visit their website at www.isleofwighturologycancersupportgroup.co.uk or call them on 07548 549038.

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Resin Stone Overlaying is effectively surfacing over your existing block-paved, tarmac or concrete driveway, path or patio. Resin Overlays provide a highly cost-effective and quick way of replacing the surface in the Garden or on the Driveway. As well as being aesthetically pleasing and highly durable, the benefits include: Being both solvent and odour free, during and after application - Restricting growth of weeds - Eliminating loose stones Being environmentally friendly - Compliance with Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS).

How is it done?

We initially prepare the existing surface using a high-pressure jet washer system and primer, before applying your chosen resin stone combination. The overlays typically take 1-2 days with minimal inconvenience.

Finishing

We also offer a range of natural or blended stone and surrounding landscaping options including moon stone to truly personalise your resin installation.

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Loved the chaps from Angel Coatings, they were jolly, friendly and a joy to have around, as well as highly professional!

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We proudly support the Earl Mountbatten Hospice Over £1500 donated in the past year!

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01983 869 030 www.angelcoatings.co.uk

We cover all areas of the Isle of Wight