Newport Carisbrooke&AreaFREEYour2022SeptemberLocalCommunity Magazine
We welcome you to come along to a no obligation meeting, to find out more. A warm and friendly welcome is guaranteed. If you would like to talk to someone before coming along, please ring 01983 759350 and we can chat and even meet with you before you come to a guild. We meet monthly and have nine Townswomen’s Guilds at various locations and times across the island
Newport - Parish Centre, Town Lane, 2nd Monday at 2.00pm
Sandown - Broadway Centre, 3rd Wednesday at 2.00pm
Bembridge - Methodist Church Hall, 1st Tuesday at 7.30pm
So, what else do we do, well ‘Lunchers club’ is a regular at all the guilds, we generally go somewhere different on a monthly basis. Some guilds have walking clubs which involve stopping for coffee, cake and sometimes lunch. Book reading, crafts, flower arranging, gardening, theatre/cinema clubs and we’ve even been known to go on a holiday or two. We regularly have garden parties, coffee mornings and ploughman’s lunches. In fact, a lot of our activities involve some sort of eating or drinking tea!!
Walking through those doors was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made, there is no age restriction and everybody is welcome. You can find details of the Guild in your area on the above advert, and you can also call us to chat and even meet with you before you come to your first Guild. As I said at the beginning of this article, the hardest part was walking through the door and if you don’t feel confident to do it alone, I will walk with you.
Then TG could well be for you and is a great opportunity to meet new friends and like-minded ladies in your area.
Are you new to the Island, recently retired or just interested in fun, laughter, lunches, walking, outings or something different?
The Townswomen’s Guild have made it their mission to reduce loneliness by encouraging women who feel isolated and lonely to get involved with their local guild. By becoming a member, you will discover the true gift of friendship and that being around like-minded individuals will help to combat feelings of isolation and loneliness.
Freshwater - Methodist Church Hall, 1st Wednesday at 2.00pm
Ventnor - St Catherine’s Church, 3rd Wednesday at 2.15pm
Lake - Lions Community Centre, 2nd Thursday at 10.30am
The First Step is the Hardest By Suzie Thurgood Why join TG? Well, I can’t answer for you, but I can tell you why I joined... I had recently retired and moved to the Island and didn’t know a soul. I saw an advert for Townswomen’s Guild and thought I would give it a try. The hardest thing was to walk through the door, but I really had no need to worry as I was immediately approached and introduced to others and the rest is, as they say, history.
Sandown - Broadway Centre, 2nd Tuesday at 7.00pm
There are currently nine guilds on the Island and each one holds a monthly meeting which normally includes a speaker giving us insights into various activities on the island, for example we have had the head gardener from Osborne House and more recently a talk on Film and TV made on the Island. We are a non-religious and non-political guild and are open to like-minded ladies who want to meet new people, have fun, and make new friends.
Shanklin - Falcon Cross Hall, 3rd Wednesday at 10.30am
Wootton Methodist Church, Station Rd, 3rd Thursday at 2.00pm
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Set in the beautiful grounds of Wolverton Manor near Shorwell, Wolverton Manor Garden Fair is one of the most popular events and features exhibitors and stalls from the island and mainland. The fair hosts over 150 nursery, garden & craft stalls. There is Elizabethan dancing with Passamezzo, dog agility displays, bike & military vehicle displays, farmers market, food trucks, vintage amusements, magic with Randini, IOW Donkey Sanctuary, Haven Falconry displays, West Wight Alpacas, kayaking around the moat with Tact-Isle Adventures, ‘Have a Go’ archery, woodcarving, Fun Dog Shows live music and much more over both days! Basically, there is something for everyone, no matter your age. The fair is dog friendly (must be kept on a lead).
One of the Island’s most sought after event is back this September and as usual it’s guaranteed to have the WOW factor. Make sure you save the date and be prepared for a weekend of fun and entertainment for the whole family. Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th September, 10am to 5pm both days.
7pm St Thomas of Canterbury Primary School
11am Call Kim on 07855 747893 Friday - 5.30pm
Carisbrooke Saturday - 8am, 9.30am
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All profits from this popular Garden Fair go to Age UK Isle of Wight ensuring they can continue to support local older residents. For more information visit: wolvertongardenfair.co.uk.
Daily admission is £8 per adult and children under 14 go FREE! Advanced ticket price is £6 and available from Waterstones, Newport, and The Village Shop, Brighstone and Hose Rhodes Dickson, Ryde.
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07880 587 931 | www.islandmagazines.co.uk | islandmagazines@gmail.com Island Magazines, Mailbox No 6, Store it Self Storage Ryde, Unit 1 Nicholson Road, Ryde, Isle of Wight, PO33 1BEAllfacebook.com/islandmagazinesinformationiscorrectattimeofprinting twitter.com/islandmagazines Debbie 4 THIS SIZE ADVERT COULD BE YOURS FOR JUST £16 For more info islandmagazines@gmail.comemailorcall07880587931 How can we be heading into September already? I honestly do not know where this year has gone! If you are a regular reader of this community publication you may remember that the last few years, the September issue front cover has always been dedicated to anything tractor themed. This is partly because I have always had a love of tractors and secondly September is harvesting season and we are never far from a tractor, ploughed field, farmland or to the frustration of many but to my delight stuck behind one in traffic. I will be showing my age here, but I remember years ago when I was growing up, I looked forward to helping load the bales on to the trailer which in those times were just held on with a bit of rope and then sitting on the top bouncing about as we went along the road. Back then, health and safety wasn’t an issue and at times there could be a few of us on the top of the stack and if any of the bales did fall on the road, then we just stopped and picked them up. In those days everything was just a bit more laid back. There wouldn’t have been moaning, honking of horns or even road rage when this happened, just acceptance that your journey may be delayed by a few minutes. Imagine how this would be greeted on Coppins Bridge now!!
In this issue you will find all the regular news reports, puzzles, dates for your diary, features and much more.
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“If you are planning to go to Wolverton Garden Fair stop and have a chat with us” said Carol. “On Wednesday 7th we are having a coffee morning at the Bargeman’s Rest at “On10.30amWeds 21st there is a walk to the Needles Battery and on Saturday 24th we will be in St Thomas’ Square ContactNewport.”Carolon07748 886246 or email chair@u3awight.uk for further details, or find out more at www.u3awight.com
Isle of Wight u3a has been going in its present form for just three years. In that time two sisters – Carol Bradshaw and Sally Forster – and a small committee have established a membership of nearly 200. The aim of u3a is to provide opportunities to people no longer in full-time employment, at a time when they can enjoy learning for its own sake. There are over 400,000 UK Carol,members.chair of u3a Wight, says it’s the members who generate the range of opportunities on offer – from playing mah-jong to visiting gardens, going on beach walks, lunches or improving Spanish.
u3a used to be shorthand for University of the Third Age. Nowadays, as it celebrates its 40th anniversary, the acronym is enough to be instantly recognisable. To mark the anniversary u3a Wight is holding a series of events in September to which non-members are invited.
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As I write this report, it’s been announced that inflation has topped 10 per cent. A week ago, typical household energy bills were projected to exceed £4,000 a year from January 2023.
There is a local housing crisis, so new developments that provide homes that are affordable to Islanders both to rent and to buy are essential. But that doesn’t mean our area should take an excessive number with massive impact on the local environment and I’veinfrastructure.continued to press for a lower housing figure and for the boundary of allowed development to be drawn further away from Parkhurst Forest. I’ve also pushed for a ‘masterplan’ approach that covers the four sites in the plan – Camp Hill prison and other Ministry of Justice land, Noke Common, Acorn Farm, and the former library HQ.
As I’ve reported before, the northern part of Parkhurst & Hunnyhill ward could face massive development. The draft last year proposed 1,440 new houses. After public consultation, a revised plan brought that down to 1,025.
In early September, we will have a new prime minister. Many households face destitution if their government fails to grasp the magnitude of the cost-of-living crisis and act accordingly. The Isle of Wight Council will do what it can to help. But its budget is limited and is, itself, facing immense strain from general inflation, and from the rise in energy costs for its buildings and facilities. Newport & Carisbrooke Community Council will also be considering what it can to do to help those most in need of support.
I recently pressed Southern Water and Dynorod to reinstate the road surface at Hampshire Crescent. Although the leak was fixed, a rough surface had been left for many Waterweeks. is leaking again in Worsley Road. I’ve raised this with Southern Water and Island Roads. Last year, after digging holes, Southern Water said they couldn’t find a leak from their network. It may be that Island Roads will have to dig up the road to find the source of the leak.
One way the council already helps those of working age on lower incomes is with the local council tax support scheme. The level of support for next year is being consulted on till 28 September with an online survey at IslandconsiderOnOtherServices/Tour-of-Britain/EventwebsiteForestRoad,ItpassingracetheManyquestionnaire.GB7PBLRhttps://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/orcall823950foracopyofthelocalresidentsarelookingforwardtofinalstageoftheTourofBritaincycleonSunday,11September,withtheroutethroughParkhurst&Hunnyhillward.willmeansomerestrictionsonCowesHorsebridgeHill,ParkhurstRoadandRoad.Moredetailsareonthecouncil’sat:www.iow.gov.uk/Council/21September,IsleofWightCouncilwillfinalrecommendationsforthedraftPlanningStrategy.
News report from Cllr Andrew Garratt for Parkhurst & Hunnyhill Email: andrew.garratt@iow.gov.uk - Tel: 01983 524623
There’s still time to influence the planners’ thinking so do let me know your thoughts on what might be acceptable.
Finally, as ever, please get in touch about any issue affecting you – however ‘big’ or ‘small’.
2 cooked chicken breasts - sliced half a cup BBQ sauce. half a cup cottage cheese or shredded mozzarella cheese
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1 chicken breast - cooked and sliced
On each wrap sprinkle half the cheese down the centre, half the sliced chicken, half the thinly sliced apple and add a bacon rasher to each. Fold sides to centre on each wrap. Slightly different to other wraps you then fry or grill (lightly brush a little oil on) and cook each side for 2 minutes. Bon appetit
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1 x avocado - mashed
2/3rds cup canned pineapple - drained & diced quarter onion finely diced
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Avocado Egg Salad wraps - makes 4 Hawaiian BBQ chicken wraps. makes 4
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With life taking more of an upswing with the start of the school term, college, uni, or back to work from a summer break. Here are a few ‘wrap’ suggestions to make - pack and take! You can use any of your favourite mix of ingredients, be creative, just ‘glue’ them together with plain yogurt,or mayo, or sweet chilli sauce, or tomato sauce etc. Enjoy!
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4/5 hard boiled eggs (finely chopped)
1/4 cup finely chopped coriander - optional 4 wraps
Sunday 4th September – Morris Minor Rally at IW Steam Railway, Havenstreet, Ryde from 10am. The ‘Moggy Minor’ is fondly remembered and is still a much-loved car. Come and see a whole host of Morris Travellers, saloons, convertibles, vans, pickups and custom classics on display.
Second Tuesday of every month – Learn to Sew at the Salvation Army Hall, 72 Pyle Street, Newport, PO30 1UJ from 10am – 1pm. Beginners welcome.
Thursday 1st September – Ryde Main Carnival – starting at the Esplanade and moving off at 6.30pm. Followed by Ryde Illuminated Carnival on Saturday 3rd September moving off at 8.30pm. Come and join the fun and soak up the heady atmosphere of the evening.
Sunday 11th September – Tour of Britain Finale - The eyes of the world will be upon the Island as more than 100 of the world’s top cyclists battle it out over a 130km course starting in Ryde which loops through most of our towns and villages before finishing at The Needles. There is a full timetable showing route details, parking information and estimated timings to help you plan your day - whether you want to enjoy the race as a spectator or avoid the rolling road closures which will be in place during the race. Go to
Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th SeptemberWolverton Manor Garden Fair in Shorwell, Newport, PO30 3JS. 10am – 5pm both days. Wolverton is the Island’s largest traditional garden fair and boasts lots to see and do across the weekend. Admission on the day is £8 per adult and children (under 14) £5 8
All event information was correct at time of print but could be subject to change at any time.
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dates for your diary
Thursday 1st September (and every first Thursday of every month thereafter) – Teen Epilepsy Café at Richmonds, Bath Road, Cowes from 6.30pm. It’s an opportunity for teenagers with epilepsy to meet those in the same boat, to chat and listen to music in a safe and supportive space.
Saturday 3rd September – Vectis Radio Coffee Morning 10am to midday in the studio at the Riverside Centre. Meet some of the presenters and other listeners. Go along and have a chat. There will be tea and coffee and biscuits plus we have been promised homemade cakes. All they ask for is a donation in the bucket to help them to keep going.
Saturday 10th September – Vectis Radio’s Great Big Massive Enormous Variety Night at Strings Bar & Venue. A fun filled, entertaining family variety show to raise funds for Vectis Radio and the 4Ps Training School. Your MC for the night is award winning Drew Cameron, comedy impressionist, semi-finalist on Britain’s Got Talent. Tickets are £10 eachTo get your tickets email tickets@vectisradio. fm. All profits will go to the 4Ps charity.
Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th September. Isle of Wight Classic Car Extravaganza at Ryde Esplanade from 11am – 5.30pm each day. This famous Isle of Wight Charity Classic Car event promises to be the biggest and best ever. Vehicles from all over the UK and mainland Europe will be attending this unique two-day show. Free event.
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Saturday 3rd September, at 9am-4pm Dying Matters Café – Tuesday 6th September
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Knit10-11.30amandNatter - Thursday 1st at 10am12pm & Thursday 15th September at 2-4pm Rhymetime - Every Friday 10am and 11am Lego Club (age 5+)- Tuesday 6th & 20th September at 3.30-4.30pm Duplo Group for toddlers - Every Tuesday at Home10.30-11.30amEdLego Club (age 5+) – Monday 12th September at 10.30-11.30am RCS support drop in for unemployed people looking for help to retrain and find work Tuesday 20th September at 10.30amDigital12.30pmSupport Sessions with Age UK IW, drop in Thursday 8th & 22nd September at Digital10.30-12.00pmSupport Workshop on IT Jargon with Age UK IW – Thursday 15th September, 10am-12pm. please book through Age UK on We525282arehoping to start a Jane Austen Book Group at the library. If you are interested please pop in or phone us on 823823 and give us your details! 520522
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September was originally the seventh month of the ancient Roman calendar, and as such it was named Septem, which translates into “the seventh month”. It wasn’t until 451 BC that the months of January and February were added to the calendar, making September the ninth Septembermonth.heralds the beginning of Autumn in the northern hemisphere, with it officially commencing on the September equinox, which this year will be at 02:03 on Friday 23rd SeptemberSeptember. 1, 1939, was a dark day for the world. It was on this day that Hitler invaded Poland, consequentially beginning World War II.
September 11, 2001, changed the shape of the world forever. It was on this fateful day that the worst terrorist attack on US soil happened when four commercial airliners were hijacked. Two of the planes were flown straight into the Twin Towers of the World Trade Centre, and another was crashed into the Pentagon. The fourth plane crash-landed into a field in Pennsylvania after the passengers of the flight attempted to regain control of the plane from theSeptemberterrorists.is
graced with having two different birth flowers. The two flowers are the vibrant aster and the beautiful yet resilient morning glory. The significance of both flowers is actually very similar, with the aster being said to represent love, while the morning glory represents affection.
September only has one birthstone though, but with a stone like this, who needs another? The stone is the majestically vivid sapphire. With its deep blue tones, this precious stone is said to represent the wisdom of the gods, purity, and trust. Sapphires were once worn to protect the wearer from both poisoning and other evils.
in September are brought into this world under one of two-star signs. If you were born before September 23rd, you’re considered to be a Virgo. If you’re born on the 23rd or later, you’re a Libra. Virgos are said to be analytical and hardworking people, while still being kind and loyal. Libras, on the other hand, value harmony and diplomacy, and are said to be both intelligent and kind.
September 2, 1666, was a terrible time for the city of London. A raging fire broke out within the older section of the city, completely destroying all it touched within the ancient Roman walls. What’s most surprising about this tragedy is that there were only 6 recorded Thosedeaths!born
On September 30, 1955, the American cultural icon and famed movie star James Dean had his life cut short by a car crash in California at the early age of 24. While his acting career was all too short, he is still heralded as an incredibly influential actor, especially for his role in Rebel Without a Cause.
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Elsewhere, Pritchett’s Pond - thanks to Newport & Carisbrooke Community Council - now has a brilliant information board installed that details a brief history of the pond and what makes it a hidden gem of Newport & Carisbrooke. The board was revealed by myself at a very informative public information session run by NCCC and local herpetologist, Mark Earp. The session also had members of the Pritchett family in attendance. In some less joyful news, Newport Cricket Club have taken the tough decision to move away from Victoria Rec and relocate to Newclose Park. Obviously, we’ll be sad to see them leave the Rec but hope they enjoy success at their new home. On a more positive note, this news does now present a new opportunity about what new
TheHello,Tour of Britain will be almost upon us (11th September) and as many of you already know, some of the world’s most elite athletes will be whizzing through Gunville Road and down Carisbrooke High Street to continue their race around the Island. To celebrate the occasion, Gunville Community Association volunteers are hoping to serve refreshments on the day at the Gunville Methodist Church for those of us watching from the side lines. Once the cyclists have passed and you’ve refuelled, anyone that wants to see more of the action can head into Newport centre where there’ll be a big screen in St James Square broadcasting the rest of the race. Let’s hope we get the weather and I look forward to seeing lots of you down there!
News Report from Cllr Joe Lever - Carisbrooke & Gunville Mobile - 07736 663 657 Email - joe.lever@iow.gov.uk Facebook - @CllrJoeLever Broadway Landscaping & Home Improvements • Landscaping • Fencing • Patios & Decking • Building Work • Bespoke BuildingsGardenMobile 07766 www.broadwaylhi.com001152 email: broadwaylhi@gmail.com and exciting events and activities we could now bring to Victoria Rec. Ideas are already being spun, but I would love residents’ input, so if there’s anything you’re burning to see at Victoria Rec please do get in touch. The Victoria Rec news doesn’t stop there either. The Pavilion front has now had a new lease of life. The frontage has had a lick of paint and new windows/doors installed which, I think, makes it look much more inviting and welcoming. I hope you Andagree!finally, your regular reminder that Nelly’s tea & coffee afternoons continue to run each Wednesday, 2-4pm at Gunville Methodist Church. So, if you’re available and would like to get to know some of your neighbours a bit better, do join a lovely bunch of people for a good chin wag and some biscuits! Organisers just ask for a small donation, to cover costs of Asrefreshments.always,if you need to get in touch, please use the contact details at the top of this page.
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Newport is once again gearing up to put on a free public event, which has proved so popular this summer with the Jubilee and WhenCarnival.theTour of Britain races through the High Street on Sunday 11th September we’ll be having St James’s Square as an event space and the big screen up again so you can watch the race live from the start. The day before we’ll be putting on a Car Free Day in the same space, encouraging people to use alternative transport. Southern Vectis will be bringing one of their buses along and offering demonstrations of their new app. If you sign up for the app on the day, you’ll get a free bus ticket! The big screen will be showing sustainable transport footage, films of Newport and live action from the Tour of Britain as it goes through Dorset. There will be family activities and the market in St Thomas’s Square too. Of course, sometimes it’s not practical to leave the car at home and for those times the hour free parking in Chapel Street, Lugley Street and Sea Street Car parks is proving really popular. Just get a ticket from machines or use the Pay by Phone app. If you use the app, it’s possible to pay to top up your parking if you want to stay a bit longer, rather than go back to the car Sadpark.news that long standing Newport art shop Forget-me-not has closed but immediately followed by the great news that Snacks and Ladders are moving in, enabling them to grow their business. I
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14 News Report by Julie Jones-Evans. Tel 521068 or 07886 437688 E: julie.jones-evans@iow.gov.uk T: @juliejonesevans F: Julie Jones-Evans houseproud ! ‘solutions by Angela’ quality cleaning & ironing services help and support that works for you (further assistance readily available) Call 07912 432 835 THIS SIZE islandmagazines@gmail.comYOURSCOULDADVERTBEFORJUST£13Formoreinfoemailorcall07880587931 also understand the former Top Shop has been bought and Mountain Warehouse is opening in the old Co-op - things are on the up it would seem.
Of course, returning a Post Office to the town is a top priority and Shaping Newport is working on a couple of solutions. It’s not simple but we are determined to solve this issue.
Calling all animal lovers…. Your help is urgently needed. The Cinnamon Trust is national charity and a much-needed source here on the island. Their objective is to respect and preserve the treasured relationship between owners and their pets. They work in partnership with people over retirements age and those in the latter stages of a terminal illness to offer all kinds of free pet care.
If you would like to have a more in-depth chat about becoming a volunteer, please call them during office hours (Monday-Friday 9am5pm) on 01736 758 701, or you can find more information on their website. Charity No: 1134680.
Many elderly or ill pet owners worry about their ability to provide appropriate care for their loved pets and rather than them having to rehome what could be their only companion, The Cinnamon Trust with the help of their amazing volunteers can step in and provide the help that is needed, such as walking the dog for a housebound owner, cleaning bird cages and litter trays and even foster pets while owners need hospital or hospice care. The Cinnamon Trust are looking for volunteers to help island pet owners. They cover the whole island and therefore need volunteers from all areas. They currently have pet owners in Newport and Cowes who are in need of immediate help and support for their beloved dogs who love a good walk. By volunteering you will be supporting the dogs by providing regular exercise to keep them in tip top condition and you will also be taking away a worry from the owner who will no doubt have enough on their plate
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