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Rotary Club of Ryde will be raising monies for local charities and good causes by means of a two day tin shake at Ryde Co-op on the 11th and 12th December and Ryde Tesco on the 18th and 19th December. The community groups we are supporting are:• Ryde Benevolent Trust • Aspire Ryde • Ryde Foyer • IW Foodbank • Salvation Hostel Ryde • Jigsaw Charity • Tesco’s own foodbag collections for distribution to needy families at local schools
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elcome and can you believe this is the December issue and Christmas is very nearly upon us.
I can feel the excitement in the air in the build up to the big day and our ‘Dates for your Diary’ section is brimming with events happening both locally and across the island. There is a Christmas Fayre or event for everyone, whether you’re a Christmas fanatic or best friends with the Grinch! Although we still have a long road ahead of us regarding Covid, at least we are in a better place than we were this time last year and we can get to spend time with family and friends over the festive period. December is the start of winter and I remember back when we had that week-long heat wave in summer, I was wishing for the colder weather... as they say, be careful what you wish for!! With the weather set to turn cold please remember to check on others, especially if you have elderly neighbours or anyone on their own. Winter is a lonely time for many and just 30 minutes of company can be the difference between a good day and a bad day. On another note... who spotted the typo in last month’s sudoku puzzle? Thanks to Nathan for letting me know and my apologies to everyone for this oversight and I hope it didn’t puzzle you too much. I hope you all have a great December and I wish you A Very Merry Christmas and I look forward to catching up with you again in the New Year.
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News Report for Wootton Bridge from Cllr Daryll Pitcher Tel: 07511 045 145 | daryll@planetmail.net WAGE (Wootton/Whippingham Against Gravel Extraction) have started campaigning against plans to excavate nearly a million tonnes of gravel and sand from the Palmers Farm site. The first meeting of the group was held at Lakeside Hotel and was well attended by members of the public. WAGE intend to cooperate with other interested groups affected by the proposal, such as ramblers, cyclists and environmentalists. If you were unable to attend their meeting, I suggest visiting their website: wage-iw.org for more information. Community pressure groups such as WAGE are the best defence against proposals like the one at Palmers Farm as they are able to work cross party and unite people to one cause. I have received several reports of inconsiderate parking around the village. Much of it seems to be happening in the Mary Rose Avenue / Downsview Gardens area. I know that parking is at a premium around these streets but please consider others who may have mobility issues, children in pushchairs or other reasons why they may need to use the whole pavement width. On a similar note, parking too close to people’s driveways or junctions is also very inconsiderate. This happens an awful lot around the Footways area when there are things happening on the Rec but also elsewhere such as the laybys in the High Street and sometimes the end of Palmers Road. I have approached both the Isle of Wight Council and the Police over this matter, but I would rather that we took the time to look out for each other first before the authorities have to come in with a heavy hand. 4
There have been numerous recent instances of flooding on Brannon Way. I have been disappointed with Island Roads’ record keeping as they don’t seem to have registered all the complaints over the years. I know that there have been problems there for a very long time and I think it is time they were sorted out. The flooding often makes the pavement impassable, and this is of particular concern for the residents of Homebray House and surrounding areas. To their credit Island Roads have responded to the complaints and have carried out much work to the drains in an attempt to clear them. However, it has become obvious that either there is a serious defect, or the drains are not up to the job. Given the length of time this has been happening I am leaning towards the latter explanation, a view strengthened when I checked a map from 1897 which showed a pond in the exact spot where the water now (or should I say still) gathers. This information has been passed on along with the suggestion that improvements are likely needed. I was privileged to attend both acts of remembrance at the war memorial at St. Edmund’s Church and I was particularly pleased to see the Scouts on the Sunday. I have played the Last Post at these events for thirty years now and although I expect to attend plenty more it is important to bring the next generations along and explain why we attend and what we are remembering. This is my last column of 2021 so I wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year and may all your Christmases be Wight!
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A Few December Facts... December used to be the tenth month of the Roman year, and it gets its name from the word ‘decem’, which means ten. December originally had just 30 days according to the ancient Roman calendar. When the calendar was changed for the Julian calendar, December gained a day, making it the seventh and last month in the year with 31 days. In the northern hemisphere winter begins on either December 1st (if you follow the meteorological seasons), or after the winter solstice on the 20th or 21st of December (if you follow the astronomical seasons) and there are fewer daylight hours in December than in any other month. More than 80,000 people a year are rushed to hospital due to festive falls, Christmas crashes and decoration disasters! About 1,000 people a year are hurt by decorations alone, so be careful with the tinsel this year. The tradition of putting tangerines in stockings comes from the 12th-century French nuns who left socks full of fruit, nuts and tangerines at the houses of the poor. December 12th is Poinsettia Day. December 28th is considered by some to be the unluckiest day of the year. An ancient legend states that forest animals can speak in human language on Christmas Eve. However, it is bad luck to test this superstition. In 1647 Oliver Cromwell, English Puritan leader, banned the festivities of Christmas for being seen as immoral on such a holy day. Anyone who was seen celebrating was arrested! The ban was lifted in 1660. Father Christmas is a magical man of mystery, delivering presents to all the children in the world in just a single night! Researchers have found that his super sleigh would need to travel at 650 miles per second, and stop off at 822 homes every second, in order to successfully deliver every single present! No wonder he needs a whole year to recuperate!
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News Report from Cllr. Michael Lilley for Ryde Appley and Elmfield & Mayor of Ryde. 07769 551 578 | Michael.lilley@iow.gov.uk www.michaellilley.uk Wishing Everyone a Very Happy Xmas and landings as a 20-year-old. New Year! To my knowledge, please let me know otherwise, he is the I must be getting older as the days, months last surviving D-Day veteran and years seem to disappear so fast these in Ryde. It was really moving to see him be days. I recently had my booster jab, like at the front of the parade being pushed by many of us. It is hard to believe that 12 the Ryde British Legion Chair, Lyn Ashby months ago, we were at early stages of to the service at All Saint’s Church and then vaccinations and not sure where the World to the Memorial where he laid a wreath with was going. Sadly, many have died since, others. I will never forget the tears in his eyes but we need hope and the vaccination as he saluted his lost comrades. We simply programme and the gallant work of the should never forget those who gave their NHS, has provided most of us a chance lives for us. We all met up to cut the cake of to survive. The biggest thing I have learnt the 100th birthday of the Poppy appeal at through the pandemic is human kindness is the Crown afterwards and I do wish to thank everywhere and that this hand of friendship Lyn Ashby and her team for all the work is so important. she does in supporting veterans. She is a real star! Poppy Appeal, Remembrance Sunday, and Supporting Veterans - It was the 100th year Merry & Bright in Ryde this Xmas! anniversary of the Poppy appeal and this Ryde is on the up and although sadly some was celebrated in Ryde by the IW and Ryde shops are closing, others are opening up branches of the British Legion with a parade and recently I was at the opening of Crepe on the High Street. Veterans in Ryde have Lovers on the High Street which was really built a touring van to support veterans across buzzing. There is now an emerging mix of the Island. There are over 14000 veterans shops, restaurants and cafes to enjoy. On on the Isle of Wight and many experience December 2nd, the New Carnival Company loneliness and isolation especially through is hosting the now annual Ryde Merry and Covid. Dale Hillier, a resident from St. Bright event on the High and Union Streets John’s Hill and a veteran of the Falklands with a tour around the Town Centre with (HMS Intrepid) is behind the touring veteran parades, dances, samba bands and many van and now planning to establish a Veteran lantern displays. It is late night shopping café on the High Street. Cllr Ian Dore night and real fun for all the family. I will be (Binstead and IW Armed Forces Champion) turning on the Ryde (revamped) Xmas lights and I are supporting Dale as this initiative is with the Grinch. Look forward to seeing you so needed. all there! On Remembrance Sunday, I was very honoured to be accompanied by Richard Harry Corderoy, who is a 96-year-old veteran living in my Ward of Appley and Elmfield. Richard was at the Normandy 8
Please have a joyous Xmas and remember there is support and kindness in Ryde and please telephone the Ryde Community HUB (managed by Aspire with support from Ryde Town Council) on 716020 if you need support this winter.
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Dates for your Diary Thursday 2nd December – Ryde Late Night Shopping from 5-8pm. Support local this Christmas. Enjoy the Christmas spirit of Ryde. Shopping, street entertainment and the Merry & Bright Trail & Lantern Parade. Saturday 4th December – The Tritone Singers Christmas Concert at Ryde Methodist Church, Garfield Road, Ryde, PO33 2PT at 7pm. A varied concert of Christmas music for everyone. Free entry – Donations to Earl Mountbatten Hospice. Saturday 4th December – St Helens Village of Angels & Christmas Light Switch on. From 5pm-8pm. This year’s launch will include a Christmas Fayre to be held at the Pavilion and outside in The Vine Inn’s Winter Wonderland Secret Garden. Stalls, raffle and lots to see and do. Saturday 4th December – Christmas Fayre at Brading Youth & Community Centre (opp main car park) from 11am – 3pm. Adult and Children’s raffle, craft stalls, make your own star, tombola, sweet stall, quality jumble and much more. Café open for hot drinks, bacon rolls and mince pies. Saturday 4th December – The Wight Brainy Bunch Christmas Market at Ryde Fire Station from 10am – 4pm. Magical Grotto, kids craft corner, inflatable snow globe. Live entertainment, seasonal stalls and festive refreshments. Station Christmas lights turn on at 4pm. Sunday 5th December - Light Up a Life with Mountbatten at 4pm. Join us to Light Up a Life and take time to remember and celebrate the life of someone who won’t be with you this year. This year, you can dedicate a light on our online remembrance tree, and also 10
join us for the Light up a Life service. If you can’t make the service in person, we will be live streaming the service so that you can join us from the comfort of your own home. Find out more about the event here: www. mountbatten.org.uk Sunday 5th December - Winter Market at Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary. 10am – 4.30pm. There will be lots of stalls selling a variety of items and gifts plus plenty of Christmas themed things going on at the same time too. Free entry and parking – donations to the sanctuary gratefully accepted. Sunday 5th December – Briddlesford Christmas Market from 3-7pm at Briddlesford Lodge Farm, live music, Christmas gift ideas, local stalls, mulled wine, farm shop and delicious food. Wednesday 8th and 15th December – Woodside Christmas Market from 11am – 3pm at Woodside Bay, Wootton. Christmas gifts, knitted toys, vegan sweets and fudge, wax melts, candles crafts, wight bakes and much more. Saturday 11th – Wednesday 22nd December – Yarmouth on Ice. Yarmouth Town will come alive with Christmas Tradition and Festive Cheer… Have fun on their allweather ice-skating rink in the Square with free skate hire included in the booking price. Enjoy the music, lights and snow, discover hidden treasures in the local independent shops and enjoy late night shopping on the 18th and 22nd December. Christmas lights and decorations throughout the town and meet Mother and Father Christmas in their secret weekend hideaway. Carols in the Square with the Salvation Army on Saturday 18th December at 6pm. Fun for the whole
All event information was correct at time of print but could be subject to change at any time.
Dates for your Diary family and all profits go towards local island charities. To book and for more information visit www.yarmouthonice.com Saturday 11th December - Ryde Masonic Lodge - Art & Craft Fair. From 10am – 4pm. Find a wide selection of unique items and gifts from some of the islands best artists and crafters. Ryde Masonic Hall PO33 2PZ
Tuesday 14th December – Salvation Army Christmas Carol at Brading Bull Ring from 7pm – 9pm. Come and sing Christmas carols with the salvation army, see old and new friends, have a cup of tea or coffee and a mince pie.
Tuesday 14th December – Gurnard Community Choir & The NHS Nightingales along with special guests, present ‘Jingle all Saturday 11th December – Christmas Fayre at the Way’ at All Saints’ Church, Gurnard at St Helens Primary School. From 11am – 2pm 7pm. In association with Rotary Club of Cowes. Tickets £6, available by phoning Lots of stalls and fun for all the family. 01983 297473 with a limited number Sunday 12th December - Santa Dash with available on the door. Mountbatten is now at their new venue with their very own Christmas Village for Wednesday 15th December – Newchurch everyone to enjoy. Run, jog, or walk the Male Voice Choir Christmas themed concert 5km route around the grounds of Ventnor at All Saints Church, Newchurch. Start Botanic Garden. Village opens from 10- 7.30pm. Free entry with retiring collection. 3 and the race from 11am. To help you N.B. The Choir are looking for new get in the festive spirit, every registration members to join them. If interested come to comes with a free Santa Suit and a medal. Newchurch Village Hall on a Friday evening Registration now open: www.mountbatten. at 7.15pm. org.uk/Event/santa-dash-2021 Thursday 16th – Sunday 19th December Sunday 12th and 19th December – Father – Christmas Tree Festival at St Mildred’s Christmas Pony Rides at the Island Riding Church, Whippingham. 11am – 3pm except Centre from 10am – 1pm - £10. Ride their Sunday 19th 1pm – 3pm. magical ponies and meet Santa Claus. A real Xmas treat for under 12’s. Booking essential – call 01983 214000 or go to www. islandriding.com/booking. Monday 13th December – Worried about your heating bills? Talk to the Footprint Trust at Pan Together, Downside Community Centre, Furrlongs, Newport from 10am 12pm.
Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th December – Art and Craft Fair at Wootton Bridge Community Centre. Saturday 2pm 6pm and Sunday 10am – 3pm for more information call Sue on 07860130822. Saturday 1st January – Sandown News Years Day Celebrations . The Esplanade will be shut to traffic and a spectacular firework display will be fired from the end of Sandown Pier starting at 6pm.
All event information was correct at time of print but could be subject to change at any time.
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RYDE LIBRARY EVENTS December Activities For Children Rhyme Time every Monday at 10.30am Storytime every Saturday at 11am. Lego Club Tuesday 7th & 21st 3.30pm to 4.30pm. Games Club every Saturday 2pm – 4pm we will pop out a selection of games for adults and children to enjoy together Special Saturday Christmas Craft Afternoons – December 4th, 11th & 18th 2pm – 4pm. All materials supplied. Activities for Adults Colouring Club - Wednesday 8th & 22nd December at 2.30pm – 4pm – everything provided £1 per session Knit & Natter - Wednesday 22nd December 4pm – 7pm Sewing Circle (formally known as Sewing Bee) - Saturday 18th December 10-4. Bring your hand sewing project and sit back and relax with lashings of tea and a good chat (don’t forget your lunch if you are staying all-day!) We will have a selection of small Christmas Projects available to sew as well. Library Health Walk - Friday 3rd & 17th December. Starting from the library at 10.30am. Age UK – Isle of Wight Digital Inclusion Project here in the library 2nd & 4th Wednesday of the month. 10.30am -12. Informal and friendly community- based ‘IT help’ drop-in sessions Mountbatten Pop-in come along to find out what you can do help our wonderful local hospice. 2-4.30 - Tuesday 21st December.
Mystery Jigsaw Sale - Saturday 4th December, we have loads of puzzles they will all be wrapped for Christmas who knows what will be inside! Sale will carry on until they have all gone! Christmas Craft with Coffee and Cake Friday 3rd & Tuesday 7th December 2 -4 pm. Make a book folded Christmas Tree – All materials supplied. This event is FREE From Monday 13th December we will be popping out our Mystery Books for you to borrow who knows which one you will choose! Book Groups Crime Book Group - Monday 6th December in the library starting at 5pm. All welcome the group will be discussing ‘A Clubbable Woman by Reginald Hill’ Classic Book Group - Wednesday 8th December starting at 11am. All welcome the group will be discussing ‘The 39 Steps by John Buchan’ 3pm Reader’s Book Group - Tuesday 21st December at 3pm – The group will be discussing ‘Before the Coffee Gets Cold By Toshikazu Kawaguchi’ All welcome to join this group ask in the library for a book. As you can see, we have lots of fabulous things happening in the library. Please come along and support us! Telephone us with any questions Tel: 823825 and we will do our best to help. Also check out The Friends of Ryde Library Facebook page to keep up with events and last-minute information.
Ryde Library is now open :Monday Tuesday Friday 9am -5.30pm Wednesday 10.30am – 7pm Saturday 9am – 5pm Christmas Activities We are closed for Christmas on December 24th at 5pm We will be hosting the annual Christmas and open on Tuesday January 4th at 9am
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Happy Christmas and a much better New Year for us all! From all the Ryde Library Staff.
News Report from Cllr Phil Jordan - Ryde North West. Tel: 07929 376375 | Email: phil.jordan@iow.gov.uk What a year we have experienced. Covid has been the game changer for about all of us in some way or another and we are yet to really understand the shift in our lives it has made and may make going into the future. One of the things we must start understanding is the way people are working from home more and how that may never change back to pre-covid days. The impact on travel is enormous, especially commuter travel, and we see how that reduction in passengers is affecting the level of services being offered more generally as income falls short of maintaining the revenue needed to provide the extensive travel services we all want and would like to have.
gain to the transport offer in Ryde will offset that initial period. A cycle way through the area is planned and as well as a needed upgrade to the station – which includes better upgraded toilets fully accessible – we will see the old tramway along the length of the pier transformed into a fully pedestrianised walkway away from the current system of right next to the vehicles using the pier.
Ryde Council are looking at potential solutions for the café which is being removed and these are under consideration currently. I know that many, many people want a café facility in this area and there appears to be no reason that a food outlet The Ryde interchange project was given the of some description cannot be sited around Western Garden area, slightly more towards green light in November to progress, and work should start around January/February the Prince Consort, close to the grass area 2022 with a finish date that the Department with, of course, tables and chairs to meet of Transport has said must be March 2023. the demand. There are also outline plans for a small performing area since it is a The £10m of grant funding to deliver transport outcomes is to be welcomed and welcome and used space by many local buskers. I know from various quarters that over twenty-three modifications to the original Further along the seafront, Ryde Council scheme from 2018 have been made after consultation with the public and businesses have some ambitious plans for the harbour in Ryde. I think that the best public area we area and to develop even more the beach offer of chairs, sunbeds, kayaks, sail boards could achieve is now part of the scheme and yet we are still delivering the outcomes etc., for the coming season in 2022. I the DoT wanted from their grant funding. know there are plans for entertainment in and around Eastern Gardens during the Alongside this, the recent National Bus summer high season and with the return Strategy is being integrated into the Interchange in Ryde with a final plan that of many events in Ryde, the carnivals and parades all being well, the summer looks a makes improvements to bus timetables, busy and interesting one for Ryde. sustainability, emission reductions and a safer bus interchange area where buses no I do wish you all a peaceful Christmas longer reverse into spaces where pedestrians and a positive new year and I will be back walk. There will be some disruption while in January with some news about an the work is carried out but the longer-term international event coming to Ryde in 2022. 13
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