Island Magazines Ryde & Wootton August 2017 Edition

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August 2017

Ryde & Wootton Area

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Dear Readers Thank you for picking up a copy and welcome to the August issue.

As I write this we are having another mini heat wave and the whole Island has been bathed in sunshine. The beaches have been packed and there really isn’t a better place to spend your summer holidays.

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I hope you enjoy this issue which is packed with news, editorials, adverts and the ever popular puzzle page which really should be enjoyed whilst sitting in the sunshine with an ice cream.

I hope you have a great August and I look forward to catching up with you next month.

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News Report from - Cllr Wayne Whittle, Hunters Way, Binstead Hill, Ryde. Email wayne.whittle@iow.gov.uk Tel 07792 670771 Twitter @RydeAbide I hope to see the much needed double yellow lines painted on the East side of East Hill Road soon as no objections were received during the consultation period.

and has thankfully taken up the cause, he has already met with the new owners “AEW” and has now booked a meeting that a few group members can attend.

There was historically only a few Days a year when cars parked on both sides of East Hill Road during Ryde Carnival but over the last 6 years parents have started parking on the East Side to drop off and collect their children from St Mary’s School making the Highway extremely dangerous. The take up and increase of this type of dangerous parking was surprisingly infectious as it got into a sort of “if they can do it so can I” situation.

The Isle of Wight Council had the property surveyed by Savills who put a value of £750,000 on it, a stark contrast to the £3,500,000 AEW are currently marketing it for.

The sooner they realise their ambitions are unachievable the better.

I’ve been enquiring for years why the “Isle of Wight” was no longer included in the list of stops on the overhead indicator boards at Waterloo Station, bringing this up at the Tourism advisory board meetings as an attempt to get it reinstated.

I was pleased to hear that our new Rail franchisee is going to try and make this happen.

Writing this I’m also busy preparing for this years RydeSlide event on the 16th, it will be a bigger event this year spreading onto the Esplanade and Eastern Gardens.

Let’s hope we’ve had a sunny successful event by the time you read this article.

I am working with Cllr Ian Ward Cabinet member for parking to make Ryde North East a primary candidate for limited time and permit parking around our residential areas.

Commuter parking is a major problem in our ward that we have waited many years to fix, Ian is putting together a Council Policy that will be able to address this issue and enable new time limited and Permit Zones to be rolled out where local Residents agree by consensus and request them.

I am now lobbying our New MP to approach the department of Transport to request including “Isle of Wight” in traffic signs from the M25 the same as “Cross Channel Ferries” signs are displayed around the South Eastern section. You wouldn’t need to say “Cross Solent Ferries” a simple “Isle of Wight” would We have recently had some lovely warm sunny weather let’s hope it continues into August do. like last year so our children can enjoy their Summer holidays and our local businesses If its not possible on the main route signs, can flourish as I’m sure our recent bout of some brown places of interest signs would elections haven’t done the economy any suffice. favours.

I’m pleased to say our New MP Bob Seely attended a Ryde Arena action Group meeting Best regards Wayne

Local Photographers Choosing the front cover each month is made so much easier by having wonderful local photographers who are always happy for me to use their photographs and this month is no exception as I have come across the work of photographer Tara Harvey.

NEWCHURCH MALE VOICE CHOIR Golden Anniversary Concert

The only problem I had was deciding which of her photos to use as they were all amazing but Celebrating 50 years of Singing there was just something about the ‘poppy’ Wednesday 16th August 2017 that caught my eye and in an instant I knew at 7pm this was the one for August.

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Guest Appearances Tara was born on the Island but moved to First Act 2011 - Theatre Group London 20 years ago to further her career in Harley Mackness - Soprano the fashion industry. The stress and city life Nancy Filby-Borrett - Violinish was no match for the laidback Isle of Wight accompanied by Wendy A’Bear and after a few years Tara decided to move Tickets Adults £6. U/16 £4.00 from Medina back to the Island. So far Tara had not shown Box Office 01983 823884 or a real passion for photography and was quite www.medinatheatre.co.uk The Newchurch Male Voice Choir raise funds for Charities happy to continue taking photos with her across the Island. compact camera but that all changed when her friend lent her a DSLR camera and Tara took some photos of the red arrows over the Solent.

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Tara works full time in Newport and in her spare time she does wedding dress alterations but always ensures she finds time to get out and about to different locations across the Island with her camera. Tara doesn’t have a particular style but does prefer wildlife and landscapes and she also enjoys the editing side which allows her to turn really good images into fantastic photos.

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A big thank you to Tara for allowing Island Magazines to use her photo and I am sure we will be featuring more of her work in the future.

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I welcome you to experience a treatment with me and I will happily share the knowledge I’ve attained through training with reputable teachers from around the globe, helping you combat life’s day to day imbalances, which if left unattended may manifest as disease in the body. I continue to further my professional and personal development and now offer Spinal Touch; a very gentle treatment offering effective relief for acute and chronic pain to release stress which may have been trapped in the body for years.

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News Report from Councillor Charles Chapman for Ryde South Email:- Charles.Chapman@iow.gov.uk | Mobile number 07970 009608 Hello and a big thank you to you and to your editor Debbie, for allowing me the opportunity to speak to you all today. In June I had a write up in the County Press with the headline ‘veteran IW councillor’. Well I suppose I am, but you know the old adage you are only as old as you feel! I have been privileged to represent Ryde South for over 30 years and would like to put in a special thanks to all the young couples who went out to vote for me. They were there with their pushchairs on a cold damp, May day and I remember them, in theirs. If that ages me then so be it.

Shrine War Memorial, in Lind Street, set in the Old Town Hall.

Many of you will have walked past it possibly without knowing it’s there. On Sunday 13th August between noon and 1 pm. There will be a parade representing all ages and led by ‘The Standards.’ Try to come down and participate in this dedication.

Everyone and I mean everyone is welcome. If you are unable to come on that Sunday, have a look next time you walk past our beautiful old town hall.

Hopefully it’s new owners will appreciate it’s What can I tell you about the Ryde and Wootton history and upgrade it as a centre point of Ryde. area that you don’t already know? Very little I suspect, but I am going to give it a try.

Anybody visited Ryde Sea Front yet? This is Community grants targeting family groups from a serious question as quite often, especially the community larder at the Methodist Church when it’s busy, we don’t go down there. The to Ryde swimming pool. Not leaving out £1000 new plantings and designs are so much better this year, let’s hope they are attended to for Ryde Saints Football Club and all those through out the summer keeping them to the grants in between. How many of you knew that? Might upset some of you, but the scooter high standard we expect of our gardeners. rally is to take place in Ryde. For those who want to avoid it, don’t go to Ryde Sea front from Please take the time to spot the hanging the 25th to 28th August. I will be there as it’s a baskets... from Ryde Seafront to Upper High Street. Join me and write in or email to thank brilliant day out, especially if the sun is out. them. We are quick to condemn but not always as quick to say thank you. Email address For those concerned with potholes, and that’s clerk@rydetowncouncil.gov.uk most of us, I have had a crack down and been assured that they will done on a 28 days notice.

I have a lot more to add but have been told Harding Road has done well, it’s been that I only have 500 or so words, so must finish resurfaced. For the many of you who have on a more serious note. A confidential Anti followed it’s progress, a big thanks!

Terrorist Hotline. 0800 789 321. ‘If you suspect A plug here for the Royal British Legion and the it report it’. Please don’t think that because wonderful work that they do. Many folks don’t we live on the Isle of Wight that it does not concern us. That’s what these nut-jobs would know that they are busy with our current like us to think. Be careful and be aware! And a service people. We are all aware of their work thank you to our local Ryde Police for keeping with veterans, but in the current political and economic climate their work with our amazing us safe. armed forces are not always appreciated or Goodbye and God bless known about. We are rededicating the Town Charles Chapman 10

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From 29th August til 2nd September the volunteers who run Ryde Carnival have organized a week of mainly free, familyfriendly events for Ryde Carnival Week. The highlights of the week are, of course, the carnivals which are all free to enter and to watch.

Children’s Carnival: Wednesday 30th August 3pm Main Carnival: Thursday 31st August 7pm Illuminated Carnival: Saturday 2nd September 8.30pm

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Get in touch with Maggie today Why not join in one or more Carnivals with 01983 754 666 www.maggiecurrie.co.uk friends and family. All you need to do is use Email: hello@maggiecurrie.co.uk your imagination to create a costume, maybe add a dance routine and register at rydecarnival.com or at the assembly area on the day. You don’t need a float – maybe decorate a small trailer or use a pram or buggy. Come along to a morning workshop to make simple carnival costumes that can be worn in the afternoon in the Children’s Carnival procession. Or you can head to the beach for a sandcastle competition, learn more about the town by joining a treasure hunt or meander through the town spotting the odd item in over 100 shop windows!

For full details of the route and assembly times for the Carnivals and details of all events taking place in Carnival Week can be found in the Carnival Programme on sale in Ryde newsagents and our website www.rydecarnival.com Like/follow us on Facebook to keep up 11 to date with all our activities and to be inspired to get involved.

News Report for Wootton Bridge Town and County Councillor Barry Abraham Email:- barry.abraham@iow.gov.uk As I am writing this report the weather is absolutely glorious, although too hot to work in or for me to sit in but do not forget to use sun screen and keep your head covered and most important, if you have a baby or young children, do keep them well covered. I know it is not what they want to do but the sun can do some horrible damage to your skin in a very short space of time but do enjoy it as I told my wife when complaining about the heat, I prefer this to wet and cold January any day!

One issue that I have received emails about, is on the fixed link debate and it is something that was so emotive during the recent local council election. I only had one person raise it with me asking if I would support the feasibility study. I have no problem supporting it, but with pressure on council budgets, I do not believe that it should be the council paying for the study.

Like any major infrastructure project, would we see the promised benefits? There would no doubt be a toll charge and the whole Island population is smaller than Portsmouth or Southampton. I remain to be convinced of the case, let me know your views.

I recently met with a member of staff from Island Roads to talk through the problems or offer praise where things have been resolved or improved. By now you will have seen the skid surfaces that have been positioned at the High Street crossings. This will help cars stop quicker and hopefully make people more aware of the crossings.

Sadly it will not stop drivers going through red lights.

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re-surfaced and I have passed on suggestions from a St. Edmunds resident to help people with disabilities using the pavements. I hope to have some news shortly on New Road re-surfacing.

At the other end of the village I have met with residents of Park Road who are finding it difficult to exit their homes safely because of the speed of traffic and bends in the road, sadly what was once a quiet road is no longer so as more people use the road to by-pass Newport from the Bay Area to go to East Cowes.

On the planning front there are applications that are coming forward that residents need to be aware of. Two have already been advertised, both for small housing developments – TCP/21223?A P/00746/17 at Reynards Boarding Kennels, Palmers Road for nine dwellings and TCP/33137 P/00767/17 land on Lushington Hill.

Application for nine dwellings. These application can be viewed at the planning office at Seaclose or online on the IOW council website – iwight.com. Do not forget to let the Parish Council know your views, these will then be taken into account when they debate the applications prior to making their comments to the Isle of Wight Council.

And to finish, after a few years absence, swallows have again started nesting in the barns on the farm, why they stopped in the first place, I have no idea, but it is great to see them back despite the mess they make.

Swifts have also made an appearance but no sign of nesting sadly.

Barry Abraham.

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Dates for your Diary Friday 28th July – Saturday 5th August – Cowes Week 2017 – It’s not just about the sailing as there are also many events happening shoreside throughout the week. Its a great mix of competitive sailing and socialising and ends with the famous fireworks on the final Friday.

visits are necessary during the Festival. 1,525 puzzles were sold last year!

Wednesday 9th August – Ventnor Children’s Carnival at 12 noon and Ventnor Main Carnival at 7pm

Friday 11th August - Sunday 13th August - V-Dub Island 2017 at Fairlee Road, Newport.

A family camping festival offering a fun packed weekend for Volkswagen enthusiasts and Wednesday 2nd August – Shanklin Main music lovers alike. With three stages, over 80 Carnival at 7pm bands and DJ’s you’re guaranteed a music filled weekend. Don’t miss ‘The VW big drive’ out Saturday 5th August – Shanklin Illuminated across the Island on Saturday morning through Carnival at 9.15pm some of the most stunning scenic roads. For Friday 4th, Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th August more info and to book tickets go to www. vdubisland.com/tickets – Party on the Green with Ryde Rotary at Eastern Gardens, Ryde Esplanade from 12.30 Saturday 12th August – Ventnor Illuminated til 9pm. Great fun for the whole family. Face painting, childrens games, dog show, dancing, Carnival at 9pm choir, tea tent, real ale beer ten, BBQ, local Sunday 13th August– Rotary Family Fun Day at musicians, DJ’s. Free entry County Showground Northwood from 10am.

Lots going on; arena event- music- BBQ-BarSunday 6th, 13th and 20th August - Vectis cakes - hog roast - ice cream - car display - dog Boating and Fishing Club Junior Open Fishing agility - dog show - pony rides - wood turning Competition 2017. This will be the last three heats of its open fishing competition for under - craft stalls - fire engine - youth football - dancing - belly dancing - car boot - falconry 16’s at Ryde Pier. The Prize giving will be held display and more - FREE entry - we ask for on 20th August. For times and details please a small donation of £2 to park your car. All ring Colin on 01983 811220 (daytime), 07967 money raised goes to Island Rotary and island 330871, or email: cwebb1100@yahoo.co.uk young people’s charity Challenge & Adventure Monday 7th – Saturday 12th August - Isle Sunday 13th August - The 158th annual of Wight Jigsaw Puzzle Festival at St. James Sandown Bay Regatta will be taking place Church, Church Path, East Cowes. Opening (weather permitting) on the beach and Times daily 10am - 4pm. Evening opening esplanade from 10.30am. A full programme Wednesday and Thursday 6-30pm - 8of events will take place from 11am, Beach 30pm. Adults £1-50 and can return all week sports, round the pier swimming race, tug on production of ticket. Children 50p of war, dancing display, magic show, air sea (accompanied children free). Approximately 300 jigsaw puzzles can be displayed at any one rescue display and live music will be amongst the activities throughout the day which will time and as soon as a puzzle is sold another replaces it. This is just one reason why several end with a grand firework display at 9.30pm at Eastern Gardens.

Tuesday 1st August – Shanklin Children’s Carnival at 2pm

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Dates for your Diary Friday 18th August – La Folie Baroque Orchestra Present Sound the Trumpet Isle of Wight Tour at All Saints Church, Ryde at 7.30pm. Tickets £10 – Adult, £7 Children/ Students. Tel 07985 789765 Saturday 19th August – Newport Illuminated Carnival at 9pm Thursday 24th – Sunday 27th August - Isle of Wight Scooter Rally 2017. The world famous Isle of Wight Scooter Rally where up to five thousand riders of classic scooters descend on the island, heading mostly to the coastal towns of Ryde & Sandown. At Ryde Seafront you can be entertained from a vast range of bands & DJ’s. Starting at noon each day which is free entertainment until 7pm, then ticketed from 8pm Monday 28th August – St Helens Carnival at 6.30pm Wednesday 30th August – Sandown Illuminated Carnival at 8.30pm Wednesday 30th August – Ryde Children’s Carnival at 3pm Thursday 31st August – Ryde Main Carnival at 7pm Saturday 2nd September – Ryde Illuminated Carnival at 8.30pm *all event information was correct at time of print.

Ryde Library Events If you enjoy reading Classic books then this book group could be just for you. The group meets every six weeks on a Wednesday at 11am. Next meeting will take place on Wednesday 9th August and we will be discussing The Tennant of Wildfell Hall – Anne Bronte just come along and take part in a lively discussion! Call in at the library or phone for more information Tel: 823825

Ryde Library Health Walks – Long Walk Friday 18th August and the short walk on Friday 4th August both starting at 10.30 am. This event is free but numbers are limited so please call into the library or telephone 825823 to book your place Ryde Shady Ladies (and men!) Colouring Club Wednesday 16th & 30th August 2.30 – 5, cost only £1 everything supplied including a cup of tea! Ideal way to make new friends we would love to see you.

Knit & Natter Wednesday 30th August – Knit & Natter at the library, bring your knitting to this friendly group – 5.30 – 7 pm. Refreshments will be provided. This event is free to attend.

Do you know someone who would benefit from a home visit from someone with library books?

We have volunteers all trained and vetted by Age UK and the library service to provide this valuable service. We have a large selection of books both fiction and non-fiction in ordinary print and large- print and books on CD’S. This service is free so if you know of someone who is housebound and would benefit from this service please contact the library. Also you may be interested in becoming a volunteer to provide this very rewarding service; all you need is a free couple of hours every six weeks full training will be given. Call the library 823825.

Children’s Events The Summer Reading Challenge is here! Come to the library to join in the fun! This year’s theme is the fantastic Animal Agents. We have many weekly activities available to keep everyone entertained pop into the library to pick up your leaflet!

Lego Club – Tuesday 8th & 22nd August 2pm – 4.30pm longer session for the holidays.

Saturday Story Time – Every Saturday morning starting at 11am 15

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