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East Wight Photographic Group A friendly local group meeting twice a month for photographic outings, lunch, presentations, workshops & socialising. We welcome all levels from first timers to experienced. Yearly membership £10. For more information on joining go to www.ewpg.org.uk or call 01983 872164
The East Wight Photographic Group is a friendly local photographic group on the Isle of Wight, with an active social side. They have one photographic outing in the morning of the first Friday of the month, to venues mainly on the Isle of Wight. They take photos for a couple of hours and then meet for lunch as a group. These outings encourage members to take gentle exercise and socialise with others. The other meeting, on the third Friday of the month is at 2.00pm where they have the results of competitions and presentations and workshops on photographic subjects. Anyone interested in photography is welcome. The objectives of the club are to foster an interest in photography; to provide a means for the exchange of photographic knowledge and to promote a friendly social atmosphere amongst members and guests so that everyone may learn from one another.
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As I write this it definitely feels like summer is here. The sun has been out all week and there is talk of a mini heatwave in the next couple of days. I hope by the time you read this the sun is still putting in a daily appearance. Thank you for picking up a copy of the July issue and I find it quite frightening how quickly the year is going so far... The festival has been and gone and the island is playing host to many visitors, some popping over for the first time and others are regulars with many of them wishing they could make this their permanent home. I often wonder if by having all this beauty right on our doorstep and under our noses that we don’t appreciate it as much as we should do. What do you think?
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I mentioned in last month’s issue that with one thing and another I had not had the chance to get on my bike and enjoy the outdoors, well... that is no longer relevant as I have been all over the island exploring all the nooks and crannies and sampling everything the island has to offer. Being on two wheels is like being set free and yes, it is an electric assist bike, but I still have to pedal on the flat and up hills. It is amazing how many other people you get to chat with that are either cycling, walking or enjoying one of our local tearooms. I’ve also lost count of the times I have cycled past a house and got the familiar aroma of a sausage on a barbeque... why is it that other people’s burnt sausages always smell better than your own? I hope you enjoy this month’s community magazine, there is lots to read about, including our regular news reports, puzzle section, Dates for your Diary, local advertisers and much more including a great piece about Isle of Wight Swifts. I hope you all have a lovely July and I hope we can meet up again next month and please if you have any community news to share, please let me know so I can share with other readers.
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From joy’s humble crumble kitchen The Big Food Waste - We are ranked 3rd in the world for this after the US and China. Reducing food waste is one of the most important things we all can do to reverse global warming. Perhaps we are unaware of its (peelings) healthy reusable properties - here are some ideas to put them on your plate thereby not only saving money but each one of us playing a small part in restoring our planet’s health. CRUNCHY VEGGIE CRISPS
Spread potato, carrot, parsnip and beetroot peelings on a baking sheet and toss with oil. Bake in the oven at 200°c for 15 minutes until crisp and golden. Remove from the oven and sprinkle with salt and any spices you wish to add.
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CHEESE DIP for Veggie Crisps 75g mayonnaise and 75g yogurt/creme fraiche or sour cream - 50g grated cheese (option to add a little finely chopped onion and/or a grated clove of garlic). Mix all the ingredients in a bowl and season. (add a splash of water to loosen if needed). Or you can use plain mayo, tomato or sweet chilli sauces too dip.
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You can easily process leftover washed veggie scraps (those which you can eat raw) into a healthy smoothie. Mix together using a blender adding some water, plus any additional fruits, herbs, spices or a bit of ginger according to taste.
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Take piles of washed peels plus any cut offs, chop roughly and place into a pot and cover with water - add a few extra herbs, seasoning and simmer for about 20 minutes - strain and you’re done!
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BROCCOLI STEM SLAW Shred up some peeled broccoli stalks, carrots and onion. Drizzle on your favourite dressing and serve.
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BROCCOLI & CAULI PUREE This tasty dish uses chopped broccoli, cabbage or cauliflower stalks and some leaves. Steam or boil them until soft, then puree and season. The prefect side dish.
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News Report for Wootton Bridge from Cllr Daryll Pitcher Tel: 07511 045 145 | daryll@planetmail.net I was greatly troubled by the road accident involving a child near the Cedars. I am working with safety personnel to try and ensure this never happens again. It is not the first incident of this type to happen at this crossroads, I am aware of similar things happening on both the Church Road and Station Road crossings. Fortunately, neither of these involved an actual collision but it was only a matter of time before there is one - A fact I have mentioned repeatedly to the Isle of Wight Council and Island Roads. I urge people who have children to be extra vigilant at these crossings until a solution has been found. It seems the problem involves turning traffic being forced to wait until there is sufficient space for them to proceed. Often this only happens when the lights change meaning they are then making their turn when a green light has gone on elsewhere. Often it seems this is the pedestrian green man meaning they come around a corner to find people in the road. In this latest incident it appears to have been other traffic held up by a lorry turning meaning that they only proceeded once a green man was showing to pedestrians. This is not an acceptable state of affairs and at the very least the phasing of the lights needs to change. I was lucky enough to attend events to commemorate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. I even tried my hand at baking some cakes which seemed to go down well (they all got eaten anyway!). A memorial bench has been installed on St. Edmunds Walk by Wootton Bridge Parish Council to commemorate the event and they have also provided souvenir coins/ 6
tokens for each of the children at Wootton Community Primary School. There are a few left overwhich can be purchased for £5 from the Parish Council’s office in Brannon Way. These tokens are unique as one side has the Platinum Jubilee insignia while the other is marked with “Wootton Bridge” and features a representation of our bridge on the front. As far as I am aware (and I stand to be corrected) this is the first time any coin or token has actually been issued by the village in its own name making it unique for collectors as only 250 were minted in total. Like many I feel as though the entire village road network is currently being dug up by utilities companies. I realise of course that the work is important, and I would urge people to be patient with the workers, but I have also taken forward a number of highways signage issues. Island Roads are not responsible for this, it is down to the contractors themselves, but they have to follow the instructions given to them by Island Roads and this is the avenue I have been taking. There are many people who seem to think that the gravel extraction is some kind of “done deal”. It is absolutely not. This is a fight that the community can and must win and we have the arguments on our side to do just that. It will be a while before anything else is seen to happen, that is the nature of these things but work to prevent the scheme is on-going.
Can You Help our Isle of Wight Swifts? by iWatchWildlife Swifts are amazing and beautiful birds. The sound and sight of them racing and screaming over our rooftops is an exhilarating and essential part of summer on the Island. However, Swifts are now on the Red List of species threatened with extinction - they are in serious trouble. Loss of nest sites is by far the major contributor, though falls in the populations of insects Swifts eat may also play a part. Preserving existing nest sites and providing new nest sites is crucial if we are to prevent Swifts becoming extinct in the UK. Thousands of new nest sites are needed each year just to halt the decline and thanks to Hampshire Swifts, we have an opportunity to help the Isle of Wight’s population of breeding swifts. Hampshire Swifts can build new boxes and install them for no more than £40.00 per box. This is a fantastic deal as installation height needs to ideally be a minimum of 5 metres above ground level and is therefore probably best left to the professionals! Earlier this year, the first round of 15 boxes were successfully installed on properties across the Island with the next batch planned at the end of the summer once the birds have left our skies. iWatchWildlife are co-ordinating the registration effort here on the Island, so if you are interested in having a box/es installed on your property then please do get in touch at iwatchwildlife@gmail.com with your name, postal address and contact email preferably. Hampshire Swifts can then check your property online for suitability.
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dates for your diary Saturday 2nd July – Vectis Radio Coffee Morning 10am to midday in the studio at the Riverside Centre. Meet some of the presenters and other listeners. Maybe you would like to join their team of volunteers, whether that is presenting, marketing, collating news or something else. Go along and have a chat. There will be tea and coffee, and some biscuits, and homemade cakes. All they ask for is a donation in the bucket to help them to keep going. Sunday 10th July – Dog Show at the Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary, Wroxall from 10am – 4.30pm. Free entry but donations kindly accepted. Wednesday 13th July – Wight Proms Wednesdays – Lunchtime Concerts at Northwood House, Cowes at 12.30pm. James Longford (Piano) Steinway Artist and award-winning pianist from Ryde. Tickets: www.wightproms.co.uk/wednesdays or on the door. Saturday 16th July – Summer Fayre in aid of Feline Welfare IOW and Nine Lives Cat Rescue at East Cowes Town Hall, York Avenue, East Cowes from 10.30am – 1.30pm. Refreshments, tombola, cakes, bric-a-brac, plants, clothes, books, gifts and more. Saturday 16th July – Isle of Wight Pride at Ryde Esplanade. There will be a traditional parade at the start of the day from Queens Road, down to West Street, Cross Street, Union Street and onto the Esplanade. The parade will finish next to the Community Village on the seafront where all the
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afternoon and evening entertainment will take place. Saturday 23rd July – Newport Main carnival. Events happening at various locations around Newport and the town on the day and the main procession will depart at 7pm from Church Litten. Saturday 30th July – Sandown Children’s and Main Carnival. A fantastic day of family entertainment in Sandham Gardens followed by the Main Carnival Parade at 7pm. Saturday 30th July – Friday 5th August – Cowes Week. The event offers a great mix of competitive sailing and social activities. Come and watch the sailing, enjoy the parties and live entertainment, and experience the unique atmosphere. Cowes has a fantastic range of pubs, cafes, restaurants and yacht clubs, all welcoming competitors and visitors to the town. Combined with the pop-up venues, bars, retailers at Cowes Yacht Haven, the bars and entertainment at Shepard’s Marina, Northwood Park Lawn Lounge and the busy Cowes Parade with its Crew Bar and live entertainment, there really is something for everyone.
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RYDE LIBRARY EVENTS Friends of Ryde Library Book Sale – Saturday 16th July 10 - 4 books, jigsaws & DVD’s. Did you know there are many activities available? Most are free or a small voluntary donation. Take a look at the list below Wednesday 2nd July - 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 13th & 27th July 2.30pm – 5pm. All high-quality materials are provided. No need to book - just turn up. Many people come on their own it is a great way to make new friends. All this with lovely refreshments for suggested donation of £1. Sewing Saturday - Saturday 30th July from 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! Come for good company and sewing advice if you need it. Blokes Book Group - Wednesday 6th July at 4pm- discussing ‘The Truth About the Harry Quebert Affair by Joel Dicker’ book supplied by the Library Service. Classic Book Group – Wednesday 13th July at 11am - discussing ‘Eugenie Grandet by Honoré de Balzac’ you will need to source your own book. 3pm Readers - Tuesday 28th July at 3pm - discussing ‘The Midnight Library by Mat Haig’ book provided by the library service. Crime Book Group - Monday 4th July at 5pm - discussing ‘The Killings at Badger’s Drift by Caroline Graham’ you will need to source your own book.
Friday 1st July at 2pm we will be starting up our VIP (Visually Impaired Book Group). Books are provided by the library on USB sticks or MP3 discs. For Children – Regular events Rhyme Time every Monday 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 every Saturday starting at 11am. We are hosting a ‘Musical Tea’ Wednesday July 20th at 2pm. Come along to celebrate the connection between music & memories. Please join us for tea & cake and some great music. Call 07570 674166 to say you are coming or for more information or just turn up or visit - playlistforlife.org.uk for even more information. This event is free! 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 come along for friendly advice! Sessions - Wednesday 13th & 27th July at 10.30 to12.00 this is a drop-in session. Isle of Wight Age Uk are offering a Digital Workshop – ‘All About Apps’ learn how to search for, install and use helpful Apps on your smartphone. Spaces are limited on this course so booking essential. Call (01983) 525282 or email digital@ageukiw.org.uk We are now have a jigsaw out in the middle room of the library come in and help us complete it! We will even give you a cup of tea!
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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 Ryde residents are awarded for their life-long work for Queen’s Jubilee Celebrations. The summer season in Ryde is now in full swing and for the first time for 2 years of pandemic lockdowns, a full programme of events is in action. The biggest event in June was the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee with celebrations all over the town over 4 days (2nd-4th June).
of Ryde in 2017 attended as well. The awards were presented by the Deputy Lord Lieutenant of the Isle of Wight, Dr Jonathan Nainby-Luxmore and Deputy Mayor Cllr Jenna Sabine who designed the award scrolls and trophies. The award ceremony was held at the Captain’s Table on the Esplanade.
In celebrating the Queen Jubilee 70th Anniversary Celebrations, Ryde Town Council (RTC) decided that it was an opportunity to honour those residents that have gone that extra mile in making Ryde the Town it is today.
The 7 Freedom of Ryde Awards went to Ryde residents including Raymond Allen, the writer. Raymond has brought laughter and joy to millions through his creation of Frank Spencer in the 1970’s iconic BBC TV comedy show “Some Mothers Do ‘Ave ‘Em”. He was born and bred in Ryde and has continued to live here even though he has achieved outstanding international success. He is a true son of Ryde and continues to take a great interest in both the people and the events in the town, whether it be carnival, street markets or the changing face of the town centre. He has never forgotten his roots and his enthusiasm is remarkable. The main thing I discovered was that if you listened to the show, Frank mentions Ryde streets. Raymond did base a lot of himself in the character of Frank and it was his own raincoat that inspired the famous one in the show. Frank Spencer is a true son of Ryde and next year will be the 50th anniversary of the first episode which introduced Frank to the world.
The broadcaster, Andrew Marr in his book title “Elizabethans” looks at the seismic change British society has undergone since the Queen first ascended the throne in 1952, and profiles an extraordinary array of ‘New Elizabethans’ who have in some way shaped, reflected or driven that change. RTC celebrated and honoured Ryde’s own “New Elizabethans” who had contributed over that last 7 decades of Queen Elizabeth’s reign by having contributed in many ways to sowing the seeds of ideas and pursuing initiatives that have shaped the Ryde we love so much. RTC had two awards which were the highest awards of achievement the council can give, and these are the Freedom of Ryde and the Ryde Citizen’s Award. Each recipient had been nominated by Ryde/IW residents or Ryde/IW organisations. The final list was approved by RTC’s Honour’s Committee and RTC’s Full Council. We gave out 7 Freedom of Ryde Awards, and 9 Ryde Citizen Awards to some amazing people. Eddie Minghella, aged 101, who had received the Freedom
Other Ryde Citizen awards went to Desmond Murphy, Carol Jaye, Diana Conyers, Mike Fitt, Peter Woodnutt, and Charles Chapman. They all had contributed to the development of the Town along with Ray. As all were born before 1952 and the average age was 76, the 7 accounted for over 600 years between them. continued over the page
News Report from Cllr. Michael Lilley for Ryde Appley and Elmfield & Mayor of Ryde
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The evening ended with the Deputy Lieutenant and I escorting the award winners and their families to light the beacon at Ryde Marina for the Queen’s Jubilee, and we were joined by over 1000 local residents. A joyous occasion.
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Historical Events and Interesting Facts for July As we’re at the beginning of the second half of the year, it’s a great time to start working on any of those new year’s resolutions that you’ve put off attempting for the first half of the year! In early July, a period of time called the “dog days of summer” begins. Historically they were observed within Ancient Roman and Greek astrology and were connected with bad luck, mad dog attacks, unexpected thunderstorms, heat, and drought. They gained their name as “dog days” as they were connected with the star Sirius, which is part of the Canis Major (Greater Dog) star system. Nowadays, “the dog days” refers to when the hottest days of summer begin. It was in July that the rabies vaccine was first successfully given to a patient. The French microbiologist Louis Pasteur administered the vaccine to a nineyear-old called Joseph Meister on July 6, 1885. The child had been bitten by a rabid dog, and Louis Pasteur, unsure whether the vaccine would be successful, decided it was worth testing. Fortunately for the boy, it worked! The Anglo-Saxons had multiple names for the month of July, including Maed-monath and Hey-monath. Respectively, these translated into “the flowering of meadows” and “hay month.” On July 25, 1909, Louis Bleriot became the first man to fly an aircraft from one country to another successfully. He took off from the coast of France and landed across the channel near Dover. July has two birth flowers – the water lily and delphinium also known as the larkspur. The water lily is a symbol of a pure heart, while the larkspur (especially its white form) represents the lightness of the heart. The birthstone of July is the ruby, considered by many to be the king of gems. At one point in time, it was considered to protect warriors on the field of battle if it was embedded in their armour. Nowadays, as a birthstone, it’s said to protect against evil. July was an important time for the space race of the ’60s. The first crewed mission to the moon, the Apollo 11 Mission, launched on July 16, 1969. Four days later, on July 20, 1969, Neil Armstrong made history by taking the first step on the moon while declaring, “That’s one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind!”. July 16, 1945, was another big day for the world and a step down a very dark period of history. It was on this day in Alamogordo, New Mexico, that the first atomic bomb was detonated. The bomb was called “Fat Boy,” and its explosion sure was fat – the mushroom cloud was 41,000 feet (12.5 kilometres) high!
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News Report from Cllr Phil Jordan - Ryde North West. Tel: 07929 376375 | Email: phil.jordan@iow.gov.uk Really pleased the new Council in Ryde continues to deliver improved services and outcomes for the Ryde community. We have invested in new flag poles for the Marina area and together with the new poles we have commissioned new and exciting banners for along the Esplanade on our sea front. The banners are all depictions of areas of Ryde, created in an artistic and bright colourful way to enhance our seafront vista. Some of the banners will be fixed to lampposts and some to the new flagpoles. The beach offer continues from the storage container situated next to the new Marina office on the Marina itself. We have paddle boards and kayaks for hire and are in discussions about Rib trips from the Marina during the summer season. What we have also delivered, as promised, was deck chairs on the beach and Eastern Gardens, all brightly coloured and marked Ryde Town Council. I did notice how useful they were when the recently held free music events on Eastern Gardens took place and was pleased to see people making use of them during the event. I am in the final stages of talks with a consultant for the next Dotto train which we intend to re-introduce as soon as possible. With many rules and regulations, especially since the last one tootled off our Island, we have some work to do but with the help and assistance of the consultant we are going to work through permits and licences and also seek out and buy/lease a Dotto train for Ryde. I know from the many, many emails I get about the Dotto train that there is great support for the re-introduction, and I am confident we can now get this whole project started. Realistically, it may be too late for this summer season, but if that proves to be the case we will at least plan for an early
start to next season along our seafront. I was encouraged and pleased when Ryde Town Council were able to appoint architects to project manage the repurposing of St Thomas’s church. Covid came along and put paid to immediate plans to relocate the wonderful Ryde Youth Service which is currently run from leased high street premises which (apart from costs) are restrictive in activities and events that can be managed in the small commercial premises. The church will offer much more space, some outside area and a re-invigorated building that was simply not being used and beginning to fall into disrepair. With the roof now safe, secure and watertight thanks to a grant funding from Historic England the architects can now plan out the internals with new toilet and kitchen facilities and other improvements. I understand that some restoration work to two of the stained-glass windows is also planned. Work continues on the High Street with shop front design guides being used by a number of shop owners to improve their shop fronts. Work to find a suitable solution for the High Street surfacing is also continuing through the High Street Action Zone (HAZ) steering group. Finally, the Isle of Wight Council is bidding for Government grant funding under the levelling up bidding system and if successful will see some money come into Ryde for a number of active travel projects including, potentially, a better access to and from Hover travel and the Esplanade and station area. Fingers crossed.
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Sandown Alzheimer Café ACE7 Alzheimer Café
The Broadway Centre Carers IW, Riverside Centre 1 Broadway, Sandown PO36 Newport PO30 2QR 9GG Fourth of of thethe month 2nd and Wednesday 4th Tuesdays month
2pm 4pm o’clock 10.30am—12.00
ACE7 Alzheimer Café Newcomers very welcome
for people with early onset dementia aged 45-65 yrs
Riverside Centre Booking only necessary Newport PO30 2QR when Covid-19 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month restrictions apply 10.30am 12.00 o’clock
verygiving welcome An Alzheimer Café Newcomers is a meeting place informal education about Booking only necessary when Covid-19 restrictions apply dementia, guidance and signposting to other services. An Alzheimer Café is a meeting place giving informal education about dementia, We welcome people with dementia, their families, carers, guidance and signposting to other services. We welcome people with dementia, professionals and anyone with an interest in dementia. their families, carers, professionals and anyone with an interest in dementia.