Island Magazines Ryde & Wootton December 2016 Edition

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Rotary Shoebox Appeal Thanks to a tremendous effort by schools, clubs and members of the Island Community the Island Rotary Clubs collected 2,438 shoeboxes together with an assortment of warm clothing which has all been loaded onto a lorry kindly provided by Steve Porter Transport and delivered to the mainland. From there the shoeboxes will be transported to Moldova to reach Rotary Clubs there for distribution to children in Moldavan communities in time for Christmas.

Thank you everyone and we look forward to working with you next year!

Rotarian Paul Wheeler

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Dear Readers

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Welcome to the December issue and here we are hurtling along heading towards Christmas and the New Year... and what a year its been.

PAINTING & DECORATING

The Rotary recently did a big shout out for their Christmas Shoebox Appeal and you didn’t disappoint with your generosity, and you can find out the final figures on page 2.

RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL

There is plenty happening across the Island in December whether its lantern parades, Christmas fun days, Christmas Fayres or concerts you will find something for everyone on the ‘Dates for your Diary’ on pages 14 and 15.

Ceramic Tiler

If you would like to talk rubbish then the Isle of Wight Council and Amey would like to hear your views about the current waste collection. Go to page 5 for full details.

Please keep using the businesses that advertise, between them all they offer a wide range of services.

Finally, I would like to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and I look forward to catching up with you all in the New Year.

Debbie

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Bringing home the magic!

Acclaimed magician Luke Lamont is pleased to announce he is back on the Isle of Wight, after spending the majority of the last 3 years performing in London.

In that time Luke has entertained in various prestigious venues such as the O2 arena, The Dorchester Hotel in Mayfair, St James Palace Theatre in the West End and many other theatres in London, Oxford and Edinburgh.

Luke performed his own shows as well as acting in the critically acclaimed 1940’s comedy stage play “The Gin Chronicles” and its sequel. Luke wrote his role and gained high praise for his comedic performances.

After two successful runs at Edinburgh Fringe festival, receiving 5 star reviews from the official reviewers and multiple 5 star reviews from magazines and national newpapers Luke is bringing his Award Winning magic back home.

“Luke Lamont is the future of Magic” Paul Daniels 5 star review at Edinburgh Fringe

Award Winning Comedy Magician A Professional Magician with 18 years experience.

Luke can provide a bespoke Magical experience that’s just right for any occasion.

07961 825 013 www.lukelamont.co.uk hello@lukelamont.co.uk @lukelamontmagic Fully Insured member of Equity and CRB checked.

Luke, who has been performing for over 15 years told me, “I had a wonderful time travelling the UK performing and I am excited to be able to bring all of that experience back home and add some magic to the IOW again.”

With his large knowledge of magic and its allied arts, Luke can provide a bespoke experience that’s just right for any function.

His magic brings something special to occasions such as Weddings, Banquets, Cocktail parties, Gala’s, Balls and corporate functions.

So don’t delay! Make your next event a 5 star experience!

Contact Luke Lamont to find out more or to make a booking.

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Take the stress out of Christmas and pop in and pick up an Xmas order form

The survey will close on the 23rd December 2016

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Report from IW Councillor for Ryde North East - Wayne Whittle, Hunters Way, Binstead Hill, Ryde, PO33 3RP. Tel 07792 670771 E: wayne.whittle@iow.gov.uk Twitter @RydeAbide Winter seemed to arrive bang on queue at the 2017 I’m sure the Carnival will now go from start of November instantly putting frost on strength to strength with its 130th birthday to our windscreens and throwing the leaves from look forward to in a couple of years. the trees (lovely colours though).

The Police also attended the RTC meeting The closure of Ryde Arena has massively providing a statistic based report that showed disadvantaged many users and employees a 40% increase in crime across the board who’s lives have revolved around the facility since last year due to a new improved system for many years, even though Ryde Arena Ltd they are using for data collection, local have ceased to trade there is still hope and burglaries were higher than 40% though and attempts to set up a meeting & negotiations I once again took the opportunity to raise with the leaseholder that the group need concerns on the late night shenanigans of to bring forth compromise. Hopefully this antisocial noisy vehicles racing around Ryde in meeting will materialise soon. In the the early hours. I was told a motorcyclist had meantime there are also investigations into a been given a final warning. possible new Island venue for ice skating.

I was surprised to hear the police response The Ryde Business Association has also had when the disturbing rise in local alcohol and to scale back its planned two day Christmas drug addiction and subsequent increasing event to one day because the Rink has now related crimes and antisocial behaviour in closed.

Ryde North East public realm and the need for more timely response and police resources Its sad to see such a big chunk of Ryde was brought up, the council were told by mothballed on the Esplanade during its once attending officers that its no longer seen busiest time of the year. as a police priority to disperse intoxicated abusive gatherings but more a matter for The Ryde Carnival Association attended the rehabilitation and counselling agencies to November Ryde Town Council Meeting with its deal with.

Chair Liz Allen accompanied by her sister (The Treasurer) providing a comprehensive report If this is the case I fear for the future of Ryde and question and answer session. as a Tourism destination and place to live and I took the opportunity to thank and work. congratulate them both for taking on the challenging job and making so many positive I will be meeting with the Chairman of the changes in the first year, such as putting all Hampshire Police and Crime Panel to discuss three parades back to their historic dates all in this disappointing response and the best way the week after the August bank holiday and by to state our local concerns. doing so impressively attracting the Fun Fair back to the event.

The Environment agency have been busy digging and clearing deep channels in front of It was unlucky that we had the wet Saturday parade but after hearing some of the ideas for 6

Report from IW Councillor Wayne Whittle the calvert on the Harbour Beach every time heavy rain is forecast, this has now become the necessary standard practice in order to let Monkton Brook escape from under the ever increasing sand into the Solent.

It must be a costly practice, so the sooner the outfall pipe is diverted into the Harbour the better.

Let’s hope The Isle of Wight Council provide they’re small share of the much needed 6 million + funding to get this project underway (300k).

Our FREE Gift to you this Christmas A can of SPOT REMOVER

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• Crown lifting & • Maintenance & thinning pruning of shrubs • Reduction & shaping • Cultivation & cleaning of borders • Dead wooding • Grass cutting • Tree felling • Hedge cutting • Stump removal We can offer a one-off visit or regular maintenance visits For further info call 07850 489754 or 404720, or email adrian.kensit@btinternet.com 7

Authentic Indian Cuisine The Taste of India is situated at 24, Castle Street, East Cowes in the former premises of Purple Mango but they now have new management and new chefs, who are cooking up a storm with their mouth watering range of authentic Indian cuisine.

Their beautifully decorated restaurant can seat large parties or intimate tables for 2, so whether you want to book the Christmas office party or celebrate New Years Eve with family and friends or maybe a romantic dinner for 2 to celebrate a wedding anniversary, whatever your needs Taste of India will be able to accommodate them.

They have a special Christmas menu available as well as banquet nights on Wednesdays and Sundays. For something a little different why not try lunch on a Saturday or Sunday from their special Tiffin menu which is a selection of South Indian breakfast dishes.

Taste of India are attracting many new customers and here are just a couple of extracts from reviews left on Trip Advisor.

“Could not do enough for us” A.B. “Great ambience and great food. An authentic dining experience with good service. We have just moved across to the island and we would definitely recommend” – from London38 “Friendly, fast service and able to accommodate vegan diet” E.H

Tel: 01983 296335 Under New Management

Authentic Indian Cuisine Banquet Nights on Wednesday and Sunday Christmas Menu Available Christmas/New Year Bookings Being Taken

Outside Catering Coming soon...

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Coming soon to Taste of India are their Bollywood Nights which will also include dancing and look great for a fantastic night out.

They will shortly be introducing an online If you would like to receive an electronic table booking facility and online ordering via version of Island Magazines in your email their website www.tasteofindiaiow.com. inbox every month send an email to They also offer an outside catering service so if rydemagazine@gmail.com and type in the you want to impress at your dinner party or word SUBSCRIBE corporate event give Swapna a call on 07421 996432 or if you want to book a table and experience the Taste of India for yourself call 01983 296335 and feel free to browse their current menu on their website.

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Tree Stump Removal

He is on the Island for the Island and has over 20 years experience in this field and is used to dealing with these unsavoury tasks on a daily basis.

Hydraulic Powered Stump Grinder 36 inch access required All waste removed Awkward stumps can be chemically treated Contact Adrian Kensit 01983 404720 or 07850 489754 Email adrian.kensit@btinternet.com

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News Report from Cllr Michael Lilley – Green Councillor for Ryde East Ward Email: michaellilleyiow@gmail.com or call/text 07769551578 Happy Christmas, Seasonal Greetings and a Wonderful 2017.

date is recycled in the Café or distributed to local residents on low income in a safe way. Please pop-in and I wish all the readers of Island Magazines a very see what they do and I know they are part of Happy Christmas and a wonderful New Year. the IW Homelessness Forum and planning a range of support.

2017 is my 60th year and I am looking very much forward to it. 60 is a significant To get in contact call 01983 716020 number to me and I feel that 1957 to 2017 spans a significant part of history. In 2015, Too Much to Drink and Cold Outside! my father died at age 95 in Ryde, and I have Community Safety Partnership now the mantle as oldest male of my direct For whatever the causes there are local family although still the youngest of 9 living residents who become very vulnerable to grandchildren of my grandparents. I am myself alcoholism and substance abuse and Christmas a grandfather. In November, it was 100 years can become a time of real despair with since the Battle of the Somme and my maternal associated issues of homelessness, mental grandfather was there and survived to see my health issues, and family break-up. We often mother born in 1919. I mention this as this is see the effects of this of people sitting on the time of year when we celebrate with our the esplanade with a bottle in a paper bag. families and friends. Both my grandfathers Ryde Town Council, the IW Community died before I was born but at Xmas I remember Safety Partnership, the Police, NHS and local being told their stories and words of wisdom organisations are working together on a new they handed down to the next generations. I Night-Time Economy scheme to see the other remember as “When you think the ends meet side of the festivities and how to support someone moves the ends” and “God do the people who have moved from a social drink to grace go I”. I am lucky to have family around a serious health problem. me at Christmas but I must remember people in our community who do not and that for For more information, ring Community Safety some, Christmas is not a celebration but one of Partnership – 01983-823150 isolation and despair (God do the grace go I).

Christmas is the peak time for suicide attempts Crisis this Xmas – Isle Help Can Help! and family breakdown (When you think the Christmas should be for many a good time, but ends meet someone moves the ends). This the statistics tell another story. Marriages and motivates me in this report to highlight a few relationships are more likely to fail at Christmas Ryde projects and actions that bring some than any other time of the year. Domestic hope.

Violence is at the highest at this time of year.

Financial strain is often the trigger and there Aspire (Dover Street) – A Place of Hope at is a new Crisis service run by the IW Citizen Xmas Advice Bureau. The message is do not hide I wish to highlight the work of Aspire on Dover your problems, talk about them and get help, Street. During my most recent visit I was it is there! amazed at the range of projects. The recycling paint project where local residents donate old If you need assistance to apply, please paint and then it is sold on at a low cost has telephone on 0800 952 0050 been very successful with a number of local

News Report from Cllr Michael Lilley Local Food Heroes - Ryde Foodbank – There this Christmas!

Ryde Foodbank is based at Grace’s Church on Marlborough Road, based in my ward. I am very proud of this and do encourage as many local more fortunate residents to drop off some food to the bank. It will be a Christmas life line to many less fortunate or donate some extra cash.

Many local agencies are able to refer people with vouchers.

For further information, ring 01983-292040 or email info@isleofwight.foodbank.org.uk Please have a very Merry Christmas and a Wonderful new year, and be safe.

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Over flowing gutters can cause problems with damp, erosion & even subsidence. We can quickly clear guttering up to 12 meters from ground level, using the latest technology of the SkyVac Gutter Clearer Pictures provided to show the results.

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This course is FREE OF CHARGE but you must commit to undertaking all six modules & feed back to the company your opinions on the content. We are currently looking for 12 people so if interested, get in touch soon.

For more info and to apply contact Maggie Currie on 01983 754666 or email: hello@breakthecycle.org.uk

If you would like to advertise your business in the next issue email islandmagazines@gmail.com for a rate card and details of our special introductory offer or call Debbie on 07880587931

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Dates for your Diary

Friday 2nd December – Musical Xmas in the Square. Starts 6.30pm at Vernon Square, Ryde – Carols and music by The Wight Diamond Marching Band, Whitgar Morris Dancers, Ryde Aspire Community Choir, Mulled wine and mince pies. Entry £1

Superbowl, Ryde – Adults £15 under 12’s £10 and under 3’s free. Includes santa suit and medal. Register at www.iwhospice.org

Saturday 3rd December – Christmas Fayre at Nine Acres Community Primary School, South View, Newport 12pm – 3pm. Come along and enjoy the fun. Many stalls, tombola, Santa’s grotto, raffle - with great prizes including £100 cash prize.

Friday 16th – Sunday 18th December - Sandown Christmas Tree Festival. Come along to Sandown Baptist Church, Station Avenue, Sandown for a display of Christmas trees decorated and themed from local businesses, clubs, societies, associations and groups.

Saturday 3rd December – Winter Carnival and Lantern Parade in association with Newport Carnival. Assemble from 5pm at Matalan Car Park for judging from 5.15pm. Procession moves off at 5.45pm, along south street, St James Street, upper Pyle Street, High Street, Quay Street and finish on Quay.

Saturday 17th and Sunday 18th December – Cowes Christmas Festival at Cowes Yacht Haven, Cowes. A host of great quality exhibitors and festive entertainment. A great choice of Isle of Wight Arts and Crafts stalls, a fantastic range of live music, children’s entertainment, Santa’s grotto and lots more.

Sunday 4th December – Santa Dash in aid of Earl Mountbatten Hospice. 11am at Ryde

Saturday 24th December – Christmas Eve Funday in Sandown High Street.

Wednesday 7th December – Sunday 11th December - Brighstone Christmas Tree Festival will begin on Wednesday 7th at 7pm with the Saturday 3rd December - Ryde Christmas special “Lights of Love” Carol Service in aid of Lantern Parade – 6pm from Aspire – High St the Earl Mountbatten Hospice. From Thursday – Union St – Finish Western Gardens 8th December to Sunday 11th December over 200 themed decorated Christmas trees will Saturday, 3rd December - Shanklin be on display in seven different locations in Christmas Festival. 10am until 4pm Loads of Brighstone and all venues will be open from entertainment, fun and games to get the whole 10am to 5pm. No admission charge. family in the Festive Spirit. Meet Santa Claus in his Grotto on the town square. Entertainment Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th December throughout the day on Regent St including dog - Christmas Market at Rylstone Tea Gardens, shows, singers, dancers, samba band, brass Shanklin from 10.30am – 4pm. Craft stalls, band and magician. mulled wine, hot food and drinks, Christmas crazy golf tournament and much more. Free Saturday 3rd December - FUN DOG SHOW at entry and dogs on leads welcome.

Binstead Community Centre, Coniston Avenue, Ryde, PO33 3SB in aid of Wight Dog Trackers, Friday 16th, 6pm-8pm, Saturday 17th 10am – Search & Rescue for lost dogs across the Island. 6pm and Sunday 18th December 11am – 3pm.

Entries from 12.30pm. Judging starts at 1pm.

Nativity Crib Festival at All saints’ Church, Ryde.

Entries £2 per class or £5 for three. Only dogs Friday. Seasonal music and refreshments. A of 6 months and over are eligible to compete unique opportunity to view a variety of different but younger puppies (once fully vaccinated) are nativity scenes. Free Entrance – Donations for most welcome to come along. church maintenance Welcome

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Ryde Library Events Christmas Craft Market Saturday 3rd and Saturday 10th December 10-4 , lovely Christmas present ideas, tombola and tea and cake.

Bailey Academy of Irish Dancing

“Be the best you can be”

First Lesson is FREE

Classes for children & adults from the Make Christmas cards and simple decorations in age of 4 in Newport the junior library Saturday 3rd December , 2-4.

Bookings taken for exhibitions & events Free event. Just turn up.

Saturday 10th December 10-4 in the junior library. Make Christmas bunting and design your own Christmas jumper! An event shared with Save The Children, Ryde charity Shop, Christmas cards and decorations will be on sale.

Lego Club - Special Christmas challenge only green and red bricks available! - What can you make! -Tuesday 6th & 20th December- 3.15 - 4.30 Saturday Story Time - Saturday 3rd, 10th & 17th in the junior library starting at 11 am.

Special Christmas Stories with extra special Christmas craft.

For further info call 07507536164 or go to www.baileyacademy.co.uk Follow us via facebook and Twitter

Get in touch today

01983 754 666 www.maggiecurrie.co.uk Email: hello@maggiecurrie.co.uk

Do you want clarity about your current situation, about what really matters in life, the choices you want to make and who you really are?

Begin building new foundations for your more relaxed future and learn more deeply and become more grounded in the single paradigm (mind, consciousness, thought).

Monday Rhyme Time - Every Monday starting at 10.30 am.

Ryde Shady Ladies (and men!) Colouring Club Wednesday 7th & 21st - 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. Lovely Christmas Colouring , decorations & cards!

CONTACT DAN FOR YOUR FREE QUOTATION Telephone: 01983 862695 Mobile: 07816 545283 Email: td.decors@hotmail.co.uk www.tddecors.co.uk

Knit & Natter Wednesday 21st December – 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.

Ryde Library Health Walks – Long Walk Friday 9th December & Short Walk Friday 23rd starting at 10.30 am this walk will end with a quiz and Christmas refreshments! This event is free but numbers are limited so please call into the library or telephone 825823 to book your place.

If you want to start a book group we have many sets of books available for you to borrow just pop into the library for a list and advice on how to run your group there is no charge for borrowing book group sets.

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