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Welcome to the February issue which arrives with a big sigh of relief that we made it through January; the month that goes on and on and on, which wasn’t helped with all the rain and wind that we’ve experienced recently. On a positive note you will notice that the evenings are slowly getting lighter which means that Spring will be with us shortly. This months issue is packed with news, information, features and much more. Our ‘Dates for your Diary’ section on pages 8, 9 and 10 will keep you busy with events happening across the Island. This month also sees Valentines Day on the 14th February and near the end of the month on the 25th is pancake day. We have some great local businesses advertising with us and please do support them by using their services and remember to tell them you saw them advertised here. I hope you all have a great February and I look forward to catching up with you again next month.
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News Report from Cllr Wayne Whittle. Tel 07792 670771 Twitter @RydeAbide E wayne.whittle@iow.gov.uk Harbour and is making As you may remember Ryde hosted the PEARL IZUMI Tour Series cycle race on the it difficult to get in and out, 14th May 2015 and our Island now has the I’ve reported this to officers who have assured me it will be removed in opportunity to host the “Tour of Britain”. February after the main migration season is over (birds). If enough private sector sponsorship is raised the Isle of Wight will be hosting the There is currently an online Housing final stage of the Tour of Britain during a strategy consultation taking place that weekend in September 2021. started on the 16th January and runs for 8 weeks, the outcome will feed into the new This is Britain’s largest cycle race and attracts the world’s top Cyclists that include Island Plan, I would strongly recommend everyone logs in to provide their thoughts Olympic and Tour De France Champions who compete over 8 days each September on the link posted on the Isle of Wight in the UCI ProSeries event. The Tour will Council website be broadcast to over 190 Countries with a global audience of 30 million viewers.
I attend the Ryde North East action group meeting at the Simeon arms on January 14th where Parking Services officers A single stage can attract upwards presented the outcome of the resident of 150,000 spectators and generate Parking zone consultations for Daniel the equivalent of £1.2 million in free Street and Monkton Street. Daniel Street advertising with on air live TV coverage failed to meet the level of responses on ITV4 and Eurosport in the UK and Worldwide. With such a photogenic Island needed so failed to achieve a zone this event has got to be a huge positive for designation. boosting our Islands profile and Tourism. Monkton Street because of its length was Further details of the potential Island stage, split into sections and Melville Street to Winton Street gained enough votes to including sponsorship opportunities, will qualify for a Resident Parking zone but be announced in the coming weeks. Winton Street to St John’s Road did not, The Simeon Street flood wall has prevented as not enough residents responded (yes or no) to the Consultation, so apathy won out. flooding in Ryde North East but still continues to cause a few soggy areas on the opposite side of the wall along the footpath. I have raised this with the Environment Agency, who have already installed land drains at the North end of Simeon Recreation Ground, but attention is now needed at the other end and entrances (some gravel would be helpful for now). Sand has risen in the mouth of Ryde
The Public Spaces Protection Order consultation has been delayed because Cabinet Members have asked to see and scrutinise the consultation paper criteria before it goes out for public comments, if Cabinet approve it, it will go live for residents to comment online in February. Let’s hope it stops raining in time for spring and summer, I think we’ve had our fair share!
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News Report from Ryde Town Councillor Karen Lucioni Email: karen.rydesouth@mail.com | Mobile 07506930109 Welcome to February, whilst you are used to me getting out and about getting involved with community projects, the other part to my role as a councillor is to represent you at Ryde Town Council. I am heavily involved with making sure your money is spent correctly and gets great value for money. I am always turning to you to get your views and try at every opportunity to make sure your voice is heard when it counts. This month Ryde Town Council sets its budget for the coming 2020/21 year, this means the precept for your council tax is determined. I have been on the finance committee this year so have been evaluating how we have been doing and the feelings from residents. I will not be supporting any raise to the precept. I know a lot of us struggle with everything going up all the time. I’m honoured to be the chair for the Facilities and Assets Management Committee and will work hard with the committee members to make sure we get greater oversight of our services/assets and value for money for them. I am part of the Planning Committee, committed to our conservation area making sure we keep the heritage of our wonderful town which has been put on the at-risk register with Heritage England whilst moving forward making the sure the expansion of Ryde recognises our cultural identity, environment and views of its residents. I am working with a small marketing working part, at present we are focusing on the way our town is portrayed, we
have commissioned new “Visit Ryde” posters that are being worked on to promote Ryde in the best way. We will also explore the various other projects that we use to promote our town not only as a gateway but more importantly a destination. I am still chasing for the extra CCTV for Ryde and we have again recommenced talks with Island Roads, and I remain committed in delivering these if possible. Thank you to Ryde Clerks for all their work on this so far. They are a real asset to our town as is the officer team I am looking for residents that have a view on our town and crime to come along to the World Café I am helping to put on and have their say. I am hoping that people who do not get involved or feel their voice is not normally heard will attend. I would welcome you to join me and offer support to anyone wanting to attend that may need a little extra support to do so. More details will be out soon however if you want to know more details; our hope for the project include • For Ryde to be a better community • Reduce ASB • Better Partnership working • Create a safer community • Build a more positive perception of the police • Create better connections between partners • Getting tenants to contribute to the community
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DATES FOR YOUR DIARY Saturday 1st February – Vectis Radio Station Open Day from 10am to 12 midday at the studio based at the Riverside Centre, Newport. Come and see how it all works behind the scenes, meet some of the presenters, have a cuppa and some cake. All we ask is a minimum £1 donation to help keep your community radio station running.
members of the Isle of Wight FHS - £1; non-members - £2. For information go to www.isle-of-wight-fhs.co.uk Thursday 6th February – Time To Talk Day at The Pop Up Peoples Gallery, 33 High Street, Newport between 10.30 - 3.30pm. Have a look at The Anxious & Awesome Exhibition, a project created to encourage people to speak up about mental health. The Working Towards Wellbeing Team and The Mental Health Service User Involvement Team will be available during the morning with information and to answer any questions. There will be refreshments, activities and we hope to get lots of conversations started about mental health. Everyone welcome.
Saturday 1st February – Preloved Clothing Sale with 50% off everything at IW Foodbank, Love Lane, Cowes from 10am – 1pm. Whether you have had a New Year clear out (please do remember we love to receive clothing donations) and need a fresh wardrobe, or you are looking for something to warm you up on these cooler days, we have a wide selection for you to come and view. Please come and grab a cuppa and Thursday 6th February – Quiz Night at The a slice of cake in our cafe whilst refreshing Eight Bells, Carisbrooke to raise funds for your wardrobe. a community defibrillator. Starts 8pm, 4 people per team and £2.50 per person. A Sunday 2nd February – Island Cohousing raffle will also be held on the Night. Call Introductory Talk and Q&A at 1pm in the 825501 to book your place. Corner Room at Fort Victoria, Yarmouth. Come and learn about cohousing. Saturday 8th February – Charity Quiz Night Everyone has their own private dwelling at Premier Lounge, Smallbrook Stadium, but there are shared resources such as Ryde in aid of Cancer Research. Teams a workshop, gardens and a common of up to 6 people (£2 per person). Raffle, house where meals can be prepared and food, bar and games. Doors open 7pm shared. For more information go to of 8pm start. Call 811180 to book your www.cohousing.wight.org.uk. It will be place. followed by a walk in the woods and a chance to chat informally with members Sunday 9th February – Tie the Knot of the group. Wedding Fayre at Quay Arts, Newport from 11am – 3pm. Join us for this free wedding Monday 3rd February - Isle of Wight Family fayre to help you plan and celebrate your History Society open meeting, everyone special day. Come and meet a range of welcome. The Demolition of Newport local suppliers and businesses who are - a film presentation by Brian Greening. here to help you ‘tie the knot’ alongside a Hunnyhill Room, Riverside Centre, The Quay, range of musicians performing in the café. Newport. Doors open 7 pm talk starts 7.30 lasts about 45 minutes. Admission 8 For a full list of all island events go to www.islandmagazines.co.uk
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY Sunday 16th February – Sandman Every Thursday – St John Ambulance adult Snowman. Join us on the Science Beach volunteers meet from 7-9pm. Anyone at the seafront opposite Browns Golf from 18+ years welcome to come along. Course, Culver Parade, Sandown PO36 There is no financial cost to anyone 8QA at 10.30am. Free event! Come snow joining us as an adult volunteer, we just or shine, and make your own Snowman… ask for their time. Meet at 12 Manners out of sand! Carrots and coal provided View, Dodnor Park, Newport, PO30 5FA and hot chocolate on tap! Bring a bucket and spade and wrap up warm. First Friday of every month – Ryde Alzheimer Cafe meet at All Saints Church, Friday 21st – Saturday 22nd February - Queens Road, Ryde between 11.30 am- 2 IW Story Festival at the Riverside Centre, pm. The venue is the church hall attached Newport from 10.30am – 4pm. There will to the magnificent All Saints Church (the be a wide range of stories and storytellers one with the big spire). An informal, for children and families to enjoy. There supportive and friendly atmosphere for will be appearances from some big-hitters people whose lives have been affected by from the world of children’s books. Hear dementia. Newcomers very Welcome! them tell their terrific tales through wicked words and perfect pictures – and expect lots of laughs on the way! And children and RYDE LIBRARY their families can be storytellers too: using Tel 01983 823825 old typewriters, making junk models and through other writing and craft activities. Tea & Talk, Wednesday 11th February 2pm. Local authors and performers will be out Hampshire Wildlife Trust will be here to talk in force – and not all of the attractions about Migratory Birds- Our Winter Visitors. will be human! Come and commune with Tea and cake to follow, if you would like to butterflies and bats! We hope to see you come along come into the library and pick there; it’s going to be a lot of fun! up your free ticket – limited numbers. Sunday 23rd February – The Newchurch Male Voice Choir will be at the Quay Arts Centre, Newport Harbour presenting a Concert on behalf of the Island Rotary Club to raise funds for the Rotary projects on the Island. Entry Free. Retiring Collection. Starts at 3pm. All welcome.
REGULAR EVENTS Every Tuesday – Badgers (Ages 7-10 years and Cadets (aged 10-18) meet from 6.30 – 8pm at St John Ambulance HQ, 12 Manners View, Dodnor Park, Newport, PO30 5FA
Ryde Shady Ladies (and men!) Colouring Club Wednesday 5th & 19th February 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. Ryde Library Health Walks – Long Walk Friday 7th February starting at 10.30 am and the Short Health Walk Friday 21st starting at 10.30am. This event is free but numbers are limited so please call into the library or telephone 825823 to book your place
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DATES FOR YOUR DIARY RYDE LIBRARY Sewing Bee Saturday 1st February, 10-4. Just come along and join in, everything is provided. Bring your lunch, £5 to take part. Craft & Chatter Wednesday 5th & 19th February – Bring your hand craft to this friendly group – 5.30 – 7 pm. Refreshments will be provided. Alzheimer’s Society information drop-in at Ryde Library 10-1 Tuesday 25th February come along for help and advice. Takes place on every 4th Tuesday of the month. Diabetes Group Isle of Wight information drop-in at Ryde Library Wednesday 26th February 10.30 – 12.30 information and advice. Age UK Digital Inclusion Project – Community Drop-in sessions. Informal and friendly ‘IT help’ sessions. Ryde Library 2nd & 4th Wednesday of the month. 10.30 -12 New book group – The Bronte’s for a year. We will read the work of all the sisters Agnes Grey – Anne Bronte will be discussed on 19th February at 11am. Call into the library to pick up a list of titles that will be discussed. If you enjoy reading Classic and Modern Classic books then this book group could be just for you. The group meets every six weeks on a Friday (new day) at 11am. Next meeting will take place on Friday 13th March and we will be discussing ‘A Single Man - Christopher Isherwood’ just come along and takes part in a lively discussion! Call in at the library to pick up a list of all 10
the books for this year or phone for more information Tel: 823825 Murder on Monday Book group meet at Costa coffee next meeting takes place on February 3rd and they will be discussing ‘The Tiger in the Smoke - Margery Allingham’ all welcome call into the library to pick up a list of forth coming books.
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Saturday Story Time – Every Saturday morning starting at 11am Monday Rhyme Time - Every Monday starting at 10.30 am Half Term Events in the Junior Library. Extra special Lego Club - We will be getting all of our Lego out (huge pile!) and building huge towers! Tuesday 18th February 3.30pm -5pm Special story time – Elsa is coming to Ryde Library come along in fancy dress! Tickets cost £1 per child and are available from the library – numbers are limited. Children must be accompanied by an adult throughout. Teddy Bear Sleep Over – Friday 21st February 4pm – 5pm – Bring your favourite toy and blanket for bedtime stories and a ‘midnight’ feast at the library- then it’s time to say goodbye to your toys as you leave them in the library overnight. Children must be accompanied by an adult. All event information was correct at time of print.
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Bereavement is the period of grief and mourning after a death. Grief is as unique as you are, and as individual as a fingerprint. Each person will be affected in his or her own way because everyone is different – even in the same family. Butterflies Bereavement Support is a community-based bereavement charity and was set up 3 years ago to meet the growing demand of supporting the emotional and physical needs of those aged 16 plus who have experienced the loss of a loved one or a friend through death. Butterflies is inclusive, everyone is welcome. They are not a religious organisation or connected to any other charity. They are here for bereaved families and individuals who need care and support following the passing of someone special in their lives. Butterflies Bereavement Support is made up of volunteers who have experienced their own loss, and each of them have received varying levels of training and continue to be trained in all aspects of bereavement. It is the invaluable support of a growing team of dedicated people locally who are giving their own time, skills and talents to be there to listen, counsel and support throughout the year. They offer accessible Counselling Sessions, drop in and chats, evening bereavement support groups, bereavement cafe’s, Suicide Prevention and Support, Dementia and Bereavement Support, Pre-Bereavement Support and activities to alleviate loneliness. Bereaved people, even those who have witnessed the peaceful death of a loved one, often need to tell their story repeatedly, and at that important part of transferring the experience they endured into a memory, instead of reliving it like a parallel reality every time they think about it – they are here to encourage open discussion with all people. Butterflies is transforming the lives of many – and many more will be transformed in the future. Butterflies Bereavement Support are looking for volunteers to become Bereavement Buddies. Their bereavement buddies have the chance to become trained listeners and achieve Level 2 counselling skills and then further development and training opportunities. They also are looking for welcomer’s, team leaders and people who can help with admin and fundraising. If you or indeed you know of someone who would benefit from support call them on 07889009393 or 01983 619503. If you are interested in volunteering email Paul at info@butterfliesbereavement.co.uk or for more information about Butterflies Bereavement Support visit their website www.butterfliesbereavement.com 11
News Report from Wootton Bridge Councillor Barry Abraham 07800736557 | Email:- barry.abraham@iow.gov.uk The old saying “As the days lengthen as the cold strengthens” seems not to be true this year, rain seems to be replacing the cold and has been keeping the gully suckers busy making sure as practically as possible that the drains and ditches are kept clear to keep the surface water off the roads and keeping the gritting lorries and grit in the garages and store. I know sometimes the council receives criticism for not appearing to be thinking ahead but as fickle as the weather can be, the council through its contractor has to be ready for any weather conditions. I have recently become a victim of IT failure. I have to say that I am not the most tech savvy person but to be able to access council emails, agendas etc. I have a council IPAD. Sadly when I had to change my password, unfortunately I could not remember my chosen one and my IPAD locked its self and no matter how much I swore at it, it would not open up, fortunately the council has a very good IT section but the people that work on Apple IPADs were on holiday or off with sickness which meant that I had nearly two weeks without access to my emails. Thankfully the tech guys sorted out my IPAD within a few hours. The lesson I learned was not to forget my password! When I opened my emails, it had accumulated over 360 unread emails, most were offering places at various conferences and seminars, there does seem to be a lucrative business offering councillors and officers two or three days away at conferences around the country at £300 or £400 plus hotel and expenses for limited benefit, but that’s only my opinion. The ones that did concern me 12
are the ward residents that emailed me, who had not had a reply. I have now got on top of them and I apologise if you were one of the residents who did not get a quick response. How I long for the days when I first took up public office when snail mail reigned supreme and I was not bombarded by junk mail. I think I have only had two letters from residents in the last three years, how times have changed! The council has just launched a housing needs survey for Islanders to try and find what housing is likely to be needed for younger people who have grown up on the Island and at present might still be living with parents and unable to move into their own property. At present there are over 2000 people on the council’s waiting list for properties to meet their need. The council also want to hear from older Island residents who might want to move to smaller properties and cannot find anything that meets their own needs. This will then be used to build a picture of what will be needed for residents in terms of housing in the next few years. There is nothing to report on planning at present, only small applications are being made around the village. Because of the very wet weather some planned road works have been set back. I have been in contact with Island Roads on issues that residents have raised with me and hopefully will feed back on them next time. Please do not forget if you have an issue with the council, please give me a telephone call or email.
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Café Bridge Coming Soon The Isle of Wight will soon be playing host to its very first Café Bridge, and organiser Philip Watson is excited to be bringing this event to Yarmouth. The invitation is open to all standards of bridge players and he hopes players from across the Island will support the event and help raise some much needed funds for The Mountbatten Hospice. What is Café Bridge? This daytime event involves playing bridge with pre-dealt hands in Yarmouth’s finest licensed establishments. Walk to the next pub with your partner after each round, guided by a roadbook and map given to you at registration. Soup and sandwiches are provided wherever you land up at lunchtime.
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Cafe´ Bridge Isle of Wight in aid of The Mountbatten Hospice Registered charity no. 1039086
Thursday 26th March 2020 Various locations in Yarmouth Bugle Coaching Inn - Wheatsheaf King’s Head - CHOYD
£15 per player includes duplicate bridge & Lunch
Organisers: Philip Watson e: philipwatson1@btinternet.com | Tel: 07712 018645 Victor Lesk email brianplaysbridge@gmail.com | Tel: 07804 953460
Book online at www.brianbridge.net/iow2020