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Dear Readers Welcome to the June issue of Island Magazines. Now that the local elections are over we need to focus our attention on the general election which takes place on the 8th June. Don’t forget to vote and have your say. You will find the regular informative news report from Wayne Whittle, who has kindly agreed to continue writing them each month. Wootton residents can now get a full update of news and information happening in their area as Barry Abraham will also be supplying a monthly report. Summer should be kicking in now and we have been very lucky so far as there have been some really nice days. The Island has many beautiful places to visit and Ryde is a favourite with many - the beautiful sandy beaches, the picturesque parks and seafront, the town with its local and unique shops and the many eateries in which to relax and indulge. I hope you enjoy this issue and please keep using the services of our advertisers and let them know you found their information here.
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News Report from - Cllr Wayne Whittle, Hunters Way, Binstead Hill, Ryde. Email wayne.whittle@iow.gov.uk Tel 07792 670771 Twitter @RydeAbide I was pleased to be re-elected as County and Town Councillor for Ryde North East and would like to take this opportunity to thank all who turned out to support me on May 4th and via postal vote. There were many winners and losers on the night at the count and the result has given my group a mandate to govern our County Council for the next 4 years. We have had a rather nice couple of weeks weather and then some rather unseasonal windy weather that had blown the sand around the ward, I’ve asked Island roads to check the gullies and unblock where necessary before it’s washed into the lower drains. The beach cleaning contract started on the 1st of May with a machine clean every other day and a daily litter pick, the machine clean helps put the sand back on top of the stones after periods of heavy wind blows the sand off. I have recently sent the tree officer to Harcourt Sands after passing residents raised concerns about tree felling on the site, the officer confirmed all felled trees were perfectly legal and part of the agreed plan. The hotel plot at the front shore side of the site has been marketed for 350k with planning for a 60+ bedroom 5 star Hotel. The whole site is being cleared ready for building to commence, I welcome this much needed regeneration project as this greatly missed accommodation has blighted the 6
Ryde economy for many years and been an eyesore and fire risk. Let’s hope things get moving soon with a hotel provider as it’s probably the best spot on the island for a picturesque wedding reception. In my last report I incorrectly stated that a new Harbour masters office would be provided by Ryde Town Council but it’s actually Isle Of Wight Council who have the funding for it in the Capital program and not forgetting the funding for the Environment Agency Flood Prevention Works are also contained there in. I will now start pulling in updates on the Environment Agencies work plan and time line for provision of the necessary engineering for this project. The Ryde Slide is now confirmed and booked for Sunday the 16th July in Union Street, tickets will be a straight £10 each for a definite seat as we have now dropped the lottery. You can purchase tickets on our website at rydeslide.uk you can also sponsor the event via a link on the same website, but don’t delay as we only have 400 tickets left. The slide event will be bigger this year so don’t miss it.
A Natural Healer and Teacher Sarah Brown is a qualified Holistic Therapist and Tutor and in June, she is moving to the Island and is looking forward to settling into Island life. She will be bringing her established business here and is looking forward to introducing everyone to, Source Energy Holistic Therapies and Training with Sarah Brown. Sarah is a natural and intuitive healer and offers a complete healing experience where you can choose from 30 minutes to 2 hours to relax and benefit from a list of therapies. Sarah’s treatment room is in the comfort of her own home in Ryde and offers a relaxing environment, atmospherically lit by salt lamps and adorned in Crystals with an aroma chosen for each individual client. A perfect place to encourage deep healing and relaxation. Sarah’s career has reached the perfect combination as she splits her time between giving beautiful, healing therapies and teaching them to others, through her own ABT accredited courses, fully qualified, validated and verified. Offering recognised courses/ diplomas in Reiki level 1, 2, 3 and 4, Anatomy and Physiology, Body massage, Indian head massage, Hopi ear candling, Hot stones, Pregnancy massage, Reflexology, Holistic facial,
Aromatherapy, Baby massage group practitioner. Sarah has a professional and holistic approach to her work and is fully insured. She is offering fun, healing workshops throughout the remainder of the year and you will find details of these on her main advert. Sarah would love to hear from fellow Reiki Practitioners of all levels on the Island as she will continue to run a monthly Reiki share for all those that are attuned. Sarah is currently writing new courses such as spiritual development and mental wellbeing for children. After seeing the benefits of attuning children to Reiki she wishes to develop this further, if anyone is interested in learning more on this subject please get in touch. Sarah is really keen to meet everyone and is hoping the Island will bring the inspiration to finish writing her first book. For info on treatments, training or workshops give Sarah a call on 07983424591 or visit her website at www.sourceenergybysarah.co.uk
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Dates for your Diary Thursday 1st June - The Phoenix Choir will be in concert in aid of The Tricentenary Appeal at St Helen’s Church, Eddington Road, Seaview. The concert commences at 7.30pm. Free admission with a retiring collection. Friday 2nd – Sunday 4th June – The Old Gaffers Festival 2017. Yarmouth town and harbour will embrace yet another fun filled weekend of entertainment and interesting things to see and do for the whole family. Attractions include street entertainment, live music, classic vehicle displays, lifeboat demonstrations and much more. There is also a craft fair and continental market setup around Yarmouth town, and St James’ Church will host the colourful Flower Festival, whilst the “McGaffers’ beer tent” holds one of the Isle of Wight’s largest real ale festivals across the weekend.
Friday 16th - Sunday 18th June – Flower Festival at Ryde Methodist Church, Garfield Road, Ryde. 10am – 4pm Friday and Saturday and 1pm – 4pm Sunday. There will also be a display of quilts by the Vectis Quilters. Refreshments will be available each day. On Saturday 17th there will be stalls in the Church Hall. Friday 16th June – Fun Quiz Night in conjunction with Isle of Wight College Restaurant. Teams of 4 or join up with others to form a team. All proceeds to Vectis Radio FM fund and Vectis Radio 4Ps Training School. £10 per person to include your meal prepared, cooked and served by the IW College students. Licensed bar available on the night. (£5 from each sale goes to the VR FM fund and 4Ps Training School.
Saturday 17th June – Shorwell Midsummer Fair – 1.30pm – 5pm. This traditional village Saturday 3rd June - Sandown Railway fair is held in the grounds of Northcourt, Enthusiasts’ Club (‘SREC’) MODEL SHOW Shorwell, a picturesque 16th century manor at The Lions’ Community Hall, LAKE. Open house. It is totally uncommercialised from 10.00 to 16.00. Admission £2-50, and the many attractions and stalls are and accompanied children free. At least 7 run by local people and organisations. working layouts, plus static displays. The hall is wheelchair accessible. Toilets and Additionally there is a Tea Tent and arena events including a Falconry display, a dog light refreshments will be available. demonstration and a Band /Folk group. The money raised goes to support local charities, Sunday 4th June - Cajundaze are hosting community groups and organisations. There a Cajun music play along session at Quay is free parking adjacent and £2 admission Arts Centre bar, Newport from 7 to 10 pm. price, with children under 16 free. One of Musicians (any instrument) are welcome, also dancers (steps will be demonstrated) and the last surviving “original” fairs on the Island, it provides family entertainment and audience. Free entry. a memorable afternoon for all. Wednesday 14th June – Arts & Craft group Saturday 17th June- Mega Summer Quiz at the Chapel, Winchester House, Sandown Road, Shanklin, PO37 6HT. 10am – 11.30 am. at Newclose County Cricket Club in the This month’s activity is Bookmarks. Members marquee. Blackwater Road, Newport from 6.30pm – 10.15pm. Tickets cost £8 per £2 and Non-Members £3. person to include either a cheese or 10
Dates for your Diary ham ploughman’s supper (to be specified which each person wants when purchasing the tickets please). Tickets must be booked and paid for in advance by contacting Cats Protection Isle of Wight, Marlborough Road, Ryde during their opening hours 11am-4pm (daily except Tuesdays). Further information can be obtained from Cats Protection on 0300 0120251. Sunday 25th June – Royal Isle of Wight County Show 2017 at IOW County Showground, Cowes Road, Northwood from 10am -5pm. A fantastic day out for all the family - so much to see and do. This is the show where cattle, sheep, pigs and poultry come first. A chance to experience our wonderful farming heritage and local produce first hand in a day that combines entertainment and fun. Adults £8 and children under 16 go free. Friday 30th June – Sunday 9th July - Ryde Arts Festival 2017. In and Around Ryde. Ryde Arts Festival has always been a community based celebration of the talents of the town and wider Island. Our mission has been to commission new work and so grow opportunities for professional artists. We always seek to involve many individuals and groups in all our projects and believe that by working in collaboration we can all achieve exciting outcomes. Previous years have seen towering installations, heard new music and created a life size rag doll family, to name a few. *all event information was correct at time of print.
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Ryde Library Events Wednesday 7th June – Knit & Natter at the library, bring your knitting to this friendly group – 5.30 – 7 pm. Refreshments will be provided. This event is free to attend. Wednesday 7th & 21st June - Ryde Shady Ladies (and men!) Colouring Club 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. Tuesday 20th June - Come for Tea and a Talk at the Library at 2pm where we will be entertained by the members of Ryde Social Heritage Group, with a talk about Regency Ryde and a character play. This event will be followed by a very tasty tea and cakes. This event is free with a voluntary donation. Friday 23rd June - Ryde Library Health Walks – Long Walk starting at 10.30 am This event is free but numbers are limited so please call into the library or telephone 825823 to book your place. Saturday 24th June - Sewing Bee is back 10-4 just turn up and sew! £5 per session all materials provided or why not just bring your own sewing to join this very friendly group! All money goes to Age UK Isle of Wight. Saturday 214th June - Have you ever wanted to try playing a Harp? Well this event is the one for you. From 11-3 we will have a selection of harps for you to have ago on, this is a rare opportunity and is open to anyone! Children’s Events Tuesday 13th & 27th June Lego Club 3pm – 4.30pm Every Saturday morning - Saturday Story Time starting at 11am Every Monday - Rhyme Time - at 10.30 am. Ryde Library events continued over the page
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Ryde Library Events Why not take part in the Ryde Arts Festival Articultural Show? This is a special show themed around a traditional horticultural show but instead of real fruit and vegetables everything will be handcrafted. So if you knit, sew, crochet model with paper carve wood in fact any craft you can take part in this show. To find out more pop into the library to pick up a schedule and find out more! We even have books on hand to borrow to give you ideas!
Jane Austen Book Group. We will be reading all her works this year to commemorate the centennial of her death. This group is free to join the next meeting will take place on Wednesday 21st June at 11am where we will be discussing Mansfield Park . Call the library for more information Tel: 823825
If you enjoy reading Classic books then this book group could be just for you. The group meets every six weeks on a Wednesday at 11am. Next meeting will take place To help you on your way with the Articultural on Wednesday 28th June and we will be Show why not attend one of our free discussing Diary of a Nobody G & W Weedon workshops. There are two on offer one just come along and take part in a lively for adults and one for children. Both are discussion! Call in at the library or phone for workshops making fruit and vegetables from more information Tel: 823825 paper and card the children’s workshop will take place on Saturday 24th June 10-12, If you want to start a book group we have and the adult workshop will take place on many sets of books available for you to Thursday 22nd June at 10 -12, numbers are borrow just pop into the library for a list and limited so please come to the library and pick advice on how to run your group there is a up your free ticket. Both take place at the small charge for borrowing book group sets. library. Do you know someone who would benefit from a home visit from someone with library books? We have volunteers all trained and vetted by Age UK and the library service to provide this valuable service. We have a large selection of books both fiction and non-fiction in ordinary print and large- print and books on CD’S. This service is free so if you know of someone who is housebound and would benefit from this service please contact the library. Also you may be interested in becoming a volunteer to provide this very rewarding service; all you need is a free couple of hours every six weeks full training will be given. Call the library on 823825.
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Summer Solstice If like me you are just getting into the swing of summer but haven’t yet had the chance to fully enjoy the longer, lighter evenings, then I suggest you get your skates on because on Wednesday June 21st its Summer Solstice. Even though this midsummer date is when we get the most daylight of the year, it also marks the time where the days start shortening ahead of winter. The midsummer date is set based on the sun’s tilt towards the sun, which hits its maximum at 23° 26′ and falls between June 20th and June 22nd in the northern hemisphere. The ‘longest’ day of the year marks the middle of summer because the tilt of the Earth’s axis is most aligned with the sun, providing us with the most daylight of the year.
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After June 21st, the nights will began to close in as our planet rotates away from the sun. Apologies if I am the bearer of bad news but please don’t shoot the messenger!!!! Take my advice and start making full use of these longer evenings before the nights start drawing in again. 14
News Report for Wootton Bridge Town and County Councillor Barry Abraham Email:- barry.abraham@iow.gov.uk Firstly can I thank all the people who voted for me but I represent everyone in the village whether you voted for me or not and I will do my best for everyone. This is not my first time on the Isle of Wight Council, I represented Wootton Bridge from 1998 until 2013 when I stood down, not really expecting to stand again. So what changed my mind? I have struggled for years with my weight and 10 years ago was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes and started taking medication. The pounds piled on and 2 years later I had to start injecting myself with insulin. My blood sugars did not improved, and my insulin level kept going up. When I reached 19 stone my knees were in a bad state and when I visited the diabetic nurse, she was concerned about my blood sugars and said that I needed to control them better with insulin. At this point I decided that I needed to get myself in order, the nurse asked “did I really mean this� and I was offered the chance to go to a diet meeting on a 12 week course. This course I took up and still regularly attend weigh-ins and stay to the meetings afterwards, because I know if I do not do that, I will start to gain weight again. Now two and a half years later and four and a half stone lighter, no longer on insulin, my knees are much better and I have more energy. During my campaign, I met a lot of people with various concerns and views on what is happening around Wootton and the Island in general. One of the problems with being a councillor will be how to act on the issues raised, because clearly some of the views were in direct conflict with other ones expressed, so I guess I will not be able to
please all the people all of the time. The roads, despite the improvements that have been delivered by the PFI and Island Roads, still remain a concern. New Road in particular has to be one of the worst on the Island yet to be upgraded and I will pursue this issue with officers and Island Roads to find out when this is likely to be upgraded and will report it back to you. Another concern raised, is the lack of civil enforcement of dog fouling and littering that takes place around the village. Unfortunately there is a very small minority of people causing quite a large problem and I will be asking the IWC to look into this issue and see how we can best tackle it. It might be that we have to speak to national government to get more flexibility with the police to work better with the council and the parish. We have been lucky not to have had any large scale housing proposed around Wootton as some areas around the Island have and I hope this remains the case as I believe it offers very little to the community other than putting pressure on services and roads. To finish, a couple of weeks ago I was walking in our fields along the mill pond opposite Lakeside and was really surprised and delighted to see an Osprey fishing in the creek. Did anyone else see it? I know at least one other person did see it so I know I was not seeing things! Barry Abraham. 15
What is MND?....
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June is The Motor Neurone Disease Association’s Awareness month and still there is a lot to learn about this debilitating disease. Garden Furniture Many people aren’t aware of the disease Sofas / Lounge Furniture and mention the words MND and a common Bedroom • Office Chairs response is “What’s that?” Coal / Logs Motor Neurone Disease (MND) is a progressive and much more but far too disease that attacks the motor neurones, or must to list nerves, in the brain and spinal cord. As the motor neurones gradually die, the muscles Always a friendly welcome and stop working. This means messages gradually discount for bulk buying stop reaching muscles, which leads to weakness and wasting. It can affect how a 16 Pyle St, person diagnosed with MND walks, talks, eats, drinks and breathes. It is a rapidly progressive Newport neurodegenerative disease that can affect any PO30 1JT adult at any time. Although there is currently no cure, symptoms can be managed to help Open Monday - Saturday 9am - 5pm . achieve the best possible quality of life. All credit cards accepted The Isle of Wight has an established branch of the Motor Neurone Disease Association and their sole aim is to serve and support all those on the Island who are affected by it. This includes people with MND, their carers, family and friends, in fact anyone who has been touched in some way by the disease. Jennie Lewis, Chair of the IOW branch, commented ‘We regularly have between 12-20 people living with MND on the Isle of Wight. Each person has a different set of requirements. The disease can take hold very quickly so we need to react immediately to the changing needs of our local people. Our brilliant team in the Island branch are able to work closely with other professionals on the Island (including very close links with the Earl Mountbatten Hospice) to provide the best possible care and support to help people with MND and their families. The Isle of Wight branch is run entirely by volunteers, many of who have personal experience of the disease and they hold monthly support meetings for people living with MND and their carers. These meetings provide an opportunity to meet with other people living with the disease, and to share experiences and ideas. The branch wants everyone to know about MND and what it means for people and their families so that others will join in the fight for the best standards of care and for more research. If you would like further information about their meetings, or wish to get involved, please email the Chair of the IOW Branch, Jennie Lewis at eandjlewis@aol.com or visit the branch website www.mndiow.org.uk