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February is the last month of Winter before we move into Spring and hopefully it will be a mild month for us. I don’t mind the cold, as long as it doesn’t rain and I’ll even be happy if we have a scattering of snow. On page 18 you will find my article on e-bikes and whether they are good or not... there has been a lot of hype about cycling on the island and specifically about e-bikes and how they are good for our mental and physical health. You may have had to do a double take of the front cover this month... don’t worry you aren’t seeing things, that really is a fox in the basket of a bicycle. You can read more about Marley on page 4. We have many of our regular features inside, including the latest news reports for the area, puzzle pages and business editorials. Covid is still a threat to us all and the island has really pulled together and worked as one big community in getting so many people vaccinated and boosted and we must give a shout out to everyone who has volunteered and worked at the vaccination centres. If you have any news or information you would like to share in the next issue, please get in touch with me. I hope you have a great February and I look forward to catching up with you again next month.

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What I love most about my job and publishing this magazine is I get to meet some amazing people and animals and the opportunity to support some amazing projects. Today is no different and I have just come back from meeting Marley the fox and Pauline. Marley the fox is nearing her second birthday and she had a tough start. At just 2 weeks old she was abandoned by her mum and was found alone, frightened, and crying on Sandown Seafront by a couple taking a stroll. As there are no dedicated fox rescue centres on the Island, Pauline, who has rescued numerous animals over the years was called and she took in the tiny cub who was covered in flies and ticks, had worms and wouldn’t have survived the night. At the time we were in a full lockdown and getting any help and assistance was proving difficult for Pauline but with the help from a mainland charity, Fox Angels Foundation, Pauline was able to assess that Marley had a few health issues including a problem with her kidneys which still needs treatment every 4 – 6 months. During the rehabilitation process it became apparent that Marley would never survive being released back into the wild as each day and week that passed, she grew more dependent on Pauline and a bond formed that could never be broken and it was at this point that both Pauline and Marley settled into a routine with each other, and it has been this way since. Pauline is extremely Pauline is aware that if any other avenue had been taken adamant that foxes should then Marley would have been put to sleep, but it is clear to NOT be pets and that she see that although she does have health issues Marley is is in no way glorifying the happy and living the best life she could with Pauline, her situation and just because five rescue dogs and numerous other animals. she has a fox it doesn’t mean others should do the same. As there is no longer a dedicated fox rescue facility on the Island, Pauline is creating a dedicated rescue centre aptly named ‘Marley’s Haven’ so she can continue to provide a safe place for cubs and foxes to be cared for, rehabilitated, and released. For this Pauline must expand her current facilities, provide separate units for veterinary care, cub nursery and rehabilitation areas including indoor and outdoor exercise areas. Pauline has the land to accommodate these extra measures and is getting some support from ‘Keep the Ban’ but desperately needs more help to be able to care for multiple animals at a time. She needs various materials for the units, incubators, heat lamps, bedding, medication, and food. Pauline has set up a GoFundMe page for Marley’s Haven and at this stage every pound helps so please donate as much as you can to this great project. To donate please go to https://gofund.me/68e78904 Marley’s Haven will be a much-needed facility. Pauline is available for any rescues (and knowing Pauline it won’t just be foxes) and if you come across an injured fox call Pauline on 07902 148415 and she will do everything in her power to collect, care and release them. It should also be noted that if you find a cub on its own, nine times out of ten it is best to leave the cub as the mother will most likely come back to it. Watch and monitor from a distance but if the mother does not reappear or the cub looks sick/injured then please call Pauline in the first instance. You can follow Marley and Pauline’s journey on Facebook ‘Marley’s Haven’ and Instagram ‘marley_cub_fox’.

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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 February 2022 and spring is on its way! Marlborough Road. Since February starts to move us into spring and 2016, I have held an annual already the daffodils are starting to come pancake-day fundraising out. It is the time of year I love as the garden event and raised around £9000 to support starts to rejuvenate and come alive. It is now the work of the IW and Ryde Foodbanks. close to 2 years since the first lockdown They are lifesaving in their work. This year’s and the reality of Covid19 kicked in. In event on 5th March will be held in Co-op that time Ryde Town Council has radically Square and will involve pancake flipping changed and now provides a range of and the first Mayor’s Pancake race down the services for all ages from a youth service to High Street. grants to a range of community projects that support residents who are most vulnerable 2022 Year of Ryde Events including a Ryde Community Connector This year will see a full programme of Worker. We have a full-time business community and tourist events in Ryde. development manager and with IW Council There will be fun for all the family from and Historic England a Historic High Street March to October. These include the Ryde Project Manager. This means we have a Mardi Gras, Ryde Carnivals, Classic Car team who are actively working and leading Extravaganza, Beach Sports Festival, IW on the economic recovery of the Town in Pride and many more. 2022. The Ryde Marina, High Street, Ryde Beaches, St. Thomas’s Church, Vectis Hall Appley Park and 2022 and Ryde Interchange/Western Gardens Appley Park suffered in 2021 with the sink will all start to be developed and improved. hole and resulting Southern Water works There are new businesses starting and a full which made the area difficult to access, programme of events will be held from the smelly, and not pleasant. This work should Mardi Gras to IW Pride, from Classic Cars be finished in February, and I am working to Tour de UK Road race. Team Ryde is out with Southern Water, Ryde Town and IW there working hard to improve our Town. Councils and other stakeholders to have There is a spring of hope in the air. a range of improvements such as the play area, the toilet block, tree planting and Mayor’s Charity appeal raises over £1500! a programme of events in the Park such As mentioned in last month’s report I am ranging from Shakespeare in the Park to the pleased to confirm that we raised over annual Beach Sports Festival. £1500, and this is being distributed to Ryde Aspire, Tidal Family Support, Haylands Hope, Help and Support Farm and Phoenix Projects. My final message to you is that there is hope, help and support in Ryde. Ryde Town Next Mayor’s Charity Appeal - Pancake Council is continuing to work with Aspire Day – 5th March along with other agencies to make sure all My next charity appeal is about the reality Ryde residents get support if needed. Please of food poverty in Ryde which is very sad. ring 01983-71620 or 811105 and you will be Ryde Foodbank is based in my Ryde Appley directed to the right person to help you or and Elmfield Ward in Grace’s Church on email info@aspire.org.uk 6

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News Report from Cllr Phil Jordan - Ryde North West. Tel: 07929 376375 | Email: phil.jordan@iow.gov.uk I’m pleased to see that the Police have decided to use some of their powers in recent weeks in dealing with the anti-social behaviour of groups of youths around the Island who have started a trend of congregating late at night and in the early hours of the morning and from which we have seen an increase in behaviour such as damage and graffiti in our communities. Apparently, there is a regulation the Police can use in these cases which is called a Section 35 Dispersal Authority notice which allows the Police to ban people from areas and to arrest them if they disregard this order. We have seen in Ryde growing examples of this kind of behaviour - though yet to see the larger groups of youths congregating such as seen in Sandown and Ventnor – with damage to the Town Hall, the destruction of the Fountain statue in Eastern Gardens and graffiti springing up around the town. These activities all work against us having pride and belief in our communities and add up to the feeling of a poor, ignored and not cared for Town. Which is anything but the case as demonstrated by ongoing investment and improvements. I guess it’s often a small minority that makes life difficult and we must not allow the youths, even if it is a very small minority of youths (which I’m sure it is), to bring this kind of mindless, unwanted blight on our Town. I’m pleased the Police appear to have found a way and a desire to address it. On another note, please look out for an upcoming consultation of Traffic Regulation Orders coming for about 20 roads in Ryde. They mainly relate to sorting out safety issues from parking dangerously but also include regularising current schemes that 8

won’t see any real change to road markings but will allow enforcement immediately in some cases. These schemes have been asked for by Town & Parish Councils over a number of years and I am pleased we are at last seeing some plans to implement them. Details on the consultations coming shortly. I was also encouraged by the recent developments in electric vehicle chargers that are starting to be installed both on road and off road in Council car parks. Initial schemes will see four fast charging points installed in Quay Road and three fast charging points installed in St Thomas’s upper car park. This follows on from recent installation of ten on street parking charges across the Island and is the start of badly needed and future proofed provision for residents and visitors alike. I am aware that commercial companies are also vying to build very fast charging stations, akin to the Braintree in Essex version, on the Island. With the numbers of electric vehicle sales soaring year on year and the 2030 target date set by the Government that will cease carbon fuelled vehicles, we must start now and be ready for the growing demand. I’m pleased Ryde is responding to that challenge and moving forward with sustainable travel services on offer, and we also have to continue our work in getting active travel routes, walking and cycling for example, set out and operational for the future. I guess my plans for a Dotto train will have to be along the lines of an electric version which I know exists although somewhat more expensive than diesel fuelled version. Watch this space.

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If you were born in February, your birthstone is amethyst, and your flowers are violet and primrose. It was in February 1964 when The Beatles made their first American television appearance on the “Ed Sullivan Show.” Over 73 million Americans watched! The name of February comes from the Latin word “februum” which means purification and was named after a purification ritual which was like an early Roman spring-cleaning festival. In Welsh, February is sometimes known as “y mis bach” which means “little month.” The Saxons called February “Sol-monath” which means “cake month” because they would offer cakes to the gods during February. It is the only month when it’s possible to go the entire time without having a full moon. February, March, and November always start on the same day of the week unless it is a leap year. The odds of being born on February 29th are about 1 in 1,461. Those born on a leap day can be called a “leaper” or “leapling.” Sadly, on February 1, 2003, the Space Shuttle “Columbia” broke apart in flight, which killed all seven crew members. The accident was believed to be a result of damage that occurred during lift-off. The tragedy occurred only 16 minutes before the shuttle was scheduled to land. February is one of the most misspelt words in the English language. Even the White House has misprinted the word “February” before in a press release!

News Report for Wootton Bridge from Cllr Daryll Pitcher Tel: 07511 045 145 | daryll@planetmail.net I was pleased to see Island Roads replacing the pavement opposite the Woodman’s Arms, Station Road recently as this work needed to be carried out. However, I also know that the road closures caused disruption and so I challenged them on this point. I asked why it was necessary to close the entire road rather than use temporary lights. The problem was with the width of the road and the lack of a pavement on the Woodman’s side meaning pedestrians needed to walk in the road. Once widths were worked out it meant that the road was no longer wide enough for general traffic to pass, so they had to close the road. Fortunately, by the time you read this it should all be completed. On other highways news I have been in contact with Island Roads regarding the state of New Road recently. I took photographs of the leaves and the flooding. They did go and sweep the leaves and did some work on the drains, but they are still backing up. I have chased Island Roads to see if they can clear them using the gully sucker. The Isle of Wight Council have been up on the Recreation Ground marking dog mess. This has always been a problem there and I have had many complaints from the sports teams. I understand that it is regarded as something of a blackspot by IWC. I will work with the Parish Council to see if there is anything else we can do but please, don’t let your dog foul and walk away. Children and people playing sport are the ones who suffer.

Following complaints from last year, Wootton Bridge Parish Council decided to change the way the hedges and bushes in the Rec are cut. A new contractor has been employed who is now hand cutting them early prior to nesting, leaving anything with flowers on and so on. This is opposed to the flail cutting of last year that destroyed nests and flowers which could have been done earlier but which would still have been less sensitive. The new contractor will also control the brambles that emerge from the hedges and bushes. This change does cost more but it was felt that the improvement from both an amenity and ecology standpoint was worth the investment. In light of the diversion put in place following the awful crash at Whippingham it is even clearer now that Brocks Copse is not suitable as the access route for gravel extraction at Palmers Farm. It couldn’t cope and neither would Palmers Road. I understand that Wight Building Materials postponed their planning application to work on the access issue. The truth is there is no solution and in light of events they should abandon the plan now.

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RYDE LIBRARY EVENTS We are back with our normal opening hours and don’t forget we are the only Library on the island that is open until late – our Wednesday hours are 10.30am – 7pm, and ideal time to catch up with email or some quiet reading. Platinum Jubilee We are starting to organise events for this Platinum year. To start with we are asking for all you knitters to help us knit red, white, and blue bunting. We have the wool and a pattern all we need from you are your knitting skills! Drop by the library from the 1st February to pick up your supplies. Book Groups - there are spaces available on most of our book groups if you see one that interests you give us a call or pop in, and we can give you more details. We also have a large collection of book groups sets available (over 270!) to borrow should you wish to form your own book group if this is something that interests you come into the library for a chat. Blokes Book Group - Wednesday 2nd February at 4pm Classic Book Group - Wednesday 9th February at 11am - discussing Tender is the Night – F Scott Fitzgerald Crime Book Group - Monday 7th February at 5pm - discussing A Morbid Taste for BonesEllis Peters. 3pm Readers - Tuesday 22nd February at 3pm - discussing The Dutch House – Ann Patchett Did you know there are many activities available? Mostly they are free or with a small voluntary donation. Look at the list below to see the activities on during February.

Wednesday 23rd February Knit & Natter 5pm to 7pm. Come a long to this friendly group for a chat whilst you knit or crochet, light refreshments and knitting advice always available. Colouring Club Wednesday 9th & 23rd February 2.30pm – 5pm. All high-quality materials are provided we even have some new water colouring pencils for you to try. Why not come along there is no need to book - just turn up. Many people come on their own it is a great way to make new friends, so don’t sit at home on your own come to the library and join this group! All this with lovely refreshments for suggestedof donation £1. Sewing Bee Saturday - Saturday 26th February 10 – 4. Turn up and enjoy a day of sewing all materials and equipment provided even the sewing machines. Don’t forget to bring your lunch! Cost £5. Come for good company and sewing advice if you need it. Isle of Wight Age Uk hold regular IT Help Sessions here at the library. If you are experiencing problems with your tablet or any other handheld device or your laptop then come along for friendly advice! Sessions - Wednesday 9th & 23rd February at 10.30 to 12.00 this is a drop-in session. This session is run by volunteers and may be cancelled at short notice. Mountbatten hold a ‘Drop-in’ here at the library come along and find out what volunteering opportunities there are with this fabulous organization. Tuesday 15th February 2.30 – 4.

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RYDE LIBRARY EVENTS Children – Regular events Rhyme Time will start up again Monday 28th February starting at 10.30. Lego Club – Every Tuesday 3.30 - 4.30. We have a lovely selection of Board Games, and they will be out every Saturday afternoon from 2pm - for parents and children to share. Saturday Story time Saturday 12th February – 10.30 stories with a craft activity afterwards suitable for all children. HALF TERM ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN Children’s Craft Afternoon- Monday 21st February 21st 2pm – 4pm. All welcome. This activity is free and there will be limited supplies available. Board Games will be available in the afternoons on the 23rd 25th & 26th February 2pm – 4pm. Lego Club Special Tuesday 22nd February 2pm – 4pm If you have access to a computer at home or have a tablet, Kindle or mobile phone you may find the following information useful. Did you know there you can download eComics, eAudiobooks, eBooks, eMagazines, eNewspapers and online music? All you need to access the online resources is your library membership card and a four-digit pin number (if you don’t have a pin ask for it next time you are in the library). All these things are free to use, imagine how much money a year you could save by downloading a newspaper or your favourite magazine! If you are not a regular library user or have never visited us before why not make 2022 the year you come to Ryde Library to find out what we have to offer you. Libraries have been changing and you will be amazed at what else we can offer; we are not just about books anymore.

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On your Bike… I last rode a bike in 2009. After the event my husband said never, ever again would he ride with me and promptly put my bike outside the front gate with a “free to good home” sign attached to it. To be honest I was rather pleased as I hated every minute of it… Now fast forward to early 2021. I started having thoughts and daydreams about bikes again but this time electric assist bikes! I researched and researched, and I truly believed this was the answer to all my crazy cycling fantasies.

I can describe the whole experience in just a couple of words… Epic, Amazing, Fantastic to name a few. I was well and truly hooked. 25 miles later I was having the time of my life, albeit it was rocky to start with until I had gotten the hang of it. The electric assist bikes aren’t cheating; you still have to pedal, and the assist only comes in when going up a hill. Even now I hardly ever use the full assist.

Obviously, the only option was to buy our own, and 6 months later I am still loving my bike rides. Surprisingly cycling has not had I presented any detrimental effect on my asthma, in my facts and fact I actually feel there is an findings to improvement. My balance my husband is so much better, and I am (and dog) getting fit while doing it. The and well, only negative I can find is that they said, in theory it sounds good but when we can’t go out on them they also pointed out that I can’t ride due to adverse weather etc I very well, I have severe asthma which miss it really badly. On the is aggravated even by walking, I have weekends we set off with the no sense of balance and suffer from a dog in the trailer and explore bad back. So, we decided before we all areas of our lovely island. commit and buy the bikes, (as let’s be Incidentally, we decided to get folding honest they aren’t cheap and are quite an electric bikes so we could put them in the investment) we should hire some for the day car and drive to more remote locations. to see how it goes. If anybody is thinking about buying an We rented our bikes in the West Wight electric assist bike, I highly recommend area and set off exploring. We even had a them – the island is the perfect place for trailer for the dog, who incidentally insisted them and it’s exercising the fun way and that he wasn’t attached to my bike as he those are two words I never thought could said I was an accident waiting to happen! be used in the same sentence. Charming!!!! 18

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