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EXCITING TIMES FOR RYDE – An update from Ryde Business Association. It has been a very busy few months, but good things are happening! Earlier this year RBA and other local organisations, had the privilege of meeting the panel from Historic England and giving a tour of the town. The report produced highlighted the challenges, but also indicated the fantastic potential for Ryde. As a result, RBA worked directly on a funding bid for the High St, of which Ryde was selected, meaning a boost of £480,000 to kick start improvements. In addition, we have been pleased to see support from IW Council and Ryde Town Council on the submission of another funding application, this time for the Town Hall. So what does this mean for businesses? Any improvements to the town will be positive. Making Ryde an even better place to live, work and visit, helps to encourage people to the area, and in turn the shops and businesses will benefit. On the lead up to the winter season, everyone is encouraged to consider ‘shopping local’. We’re going to make it even easier for you to do that, with our late-night shopping event, Thursday 5th December, and the Christmas shop local campaign running throughout the month. To keep up to date with what the town has to offer, head to our new website www.weloveryde.co.uk or follow us on social media. Zoe Thompson – RBA Chair
Welcome to the November issue of Island Magazines. I don’t have much to say this month on the weather except that it’s been very wet and it feels like it’s rained for weeks!!! Fingers crossed that by the time you read this the rain will have stopped and we’ll get some nice dry crisp days. Remembrance Sunday is on the 10th of November and the month is packed with Christmas Fayres and firework/bonfire events taking place across the island. Our ‘Dates for your Diary’ section on pages 12, 13 and 14 will keep you busy. Please remember that if you are having a firework display in your garden please let your neighbours know so they can ensure their family pets are kept safe and secure. Inside is packed with news and information including an update from The Friends of St Mary’s. There are some great local businesses advertising and please support them by using their services as much as you can. I hope you all have a great November and I look forward to catching up with you next month.
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News Report from Councillor Charles Chapman for Ryde South Email:- Charles.Chapman@iow.gov.uk | Mobile number 07970 009608 mainland, a thriving tourist attraction and local employer. Should we, could we, invest more imaginatively for the future before accepting second-hand, although refurbished, traditional rolling stock. Something for the ‘powers that be’ to ponder! We don’t need more of the same; we need to ensure that any large scale Some of you will have already heard about investment makes us more competitive in the future and which in turn ensures jobs the monetary grant achieved for Ryde. You know how I’m always going on about and opportunities for our young. preserving our heritage and improving Island Roads have proved themselves wider cultural activities for once again in my Ward, by being Ryde. Well, a total of over £960,000 is proactive and doing all the necessary to be spent doing just that, and more. Historic England will be involved and very housekeeping that I ‘nag’ them about. Thank you Island Roads. importantly, from my prospective, our young people and local schools can I recently attended the 1st Ryde Brownies be active partners. (1919 – 2019) 100 years anniversary party. It Most of you have read was a very interesting about the new, old rolling and enjoyable afternoon stock which is to replace with lots of songs and the 81 year old existing the making up of a stock on our railway. Pity balloon powered cart that money can’t be found and much more. I was to improve and extend our proud to be there to steam train heritage, which see how much young could then encompass many children can achieve. other areas of the Island. Thus encouraging additional I’m working with a small tourism revenue and help group of interested add to the uniqueness and ‘experts’. I use that quaintness of our island; term loosely, on climate and provide much needed change and what transport which would take we can all do or be some of the pressure off our involved in, without roads. Before the ‘Beaching impacting too much cuts’ we had a remarkable on busy lives. Young infrastructure of steam people are already trains, which could have been like the canals now are on the I have been busy with the requests about parking for residents in Daniel Street and Warwick Street in Ryde South being met by the Isle of Wight Council. These residents will be receiving voting slips about ‘residents parking’. We need you all to vote on this issue to ensure that you get what we have all been lobbying for.
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News Report from Wootton Bridge Councillor Barry Abraham 07800736557 | Email:- barry.abraham@iow.gov.uk I have just returned home from the planning site visit at the proposed development at Palmers Farm, the weather outside is quite unpleasant which has given me the incentive to write my report. The planning committee was shown the site and the road access. The planners have given the application a recommendation of approval. I do not support the development and will speak against it at the planning committee. The development is too far out from the centre of the village in my opinion and is certainly not sustainable. The affordable element is nothing of the sort and certainly will not be affordable to any young person in Wootton. The roads are pretty poor to say the least. I will report on the decision in my December report. Residents have raised with me the current state of Upper and Lower Woodside Roads that run from Palmers Road down to Woodside. They have also asked what the status of the road actually is. I have walked it many times over the years and have always believed it to be a track with public access. I have asked the Isle of Wight Council Rights of Way manager for his view as it does not appear to be on the Rights of Way register. I will report back at a later date with more information. The bridge at Park Road is being upgraded to strengthen it, this is being done as part of the Island Roads PFI project, unfortunately the much needed safety work at the bend is not being done at the same time, so I have asked on residents behalf that the weight and width restriction be kept in place to stop large vehicles using it, at the moment the work is causing tailbacks on Lushington Hill. 6
With the wet weather we are having at the moment and with dark evenings, the road drains and gullies can become blocked and cause water pooling on roads. If you see a road or lane where this is a problem, please do let me know and I will report it to Island Roads and get it dealt with. Abandoned cars have been reported to the parish council and myself and whilst these are not on the highway, I have asked council property services if the land they are on is council owned land, if so I will get officers to see if they can be removed. If the land is privately owned, it might come be that the landowner has to have them removed which does seem to be somewhat unfair to have to dispose of someone else’s dumped vehicle. I have contacted Island Roads for an update on when and how the work will be carried out on New Road’s second phrase. It does appear a plan is coming forward but Island Roads are not yet in a position to make the information available yet. I will keep the pressure on them. I had hoped to have seen the work well underway by now. Island Roads have also informed me they do not propose to upgrade Mill Square this year as planned. Following on from the tragic death of a pedestrian crossing the road at the bridge last year, a traffic and pedestrian survey has been carried out. As yet I have no information but when it becomes available I will let you know. Please do not forget if you have an issue with the council, please do get in contact with me.
The Friends of St Mary’s Hospital Update By Lesley Myland You may have recently heard via various sources about the Friends’ foyer cafe moving to another location within the new outpatients department in the North Hospital. Naturally we are sad about this - we have been serving our customers in the foyer for 32 years. However, our amazing team of volunteers and staff have a very positive approach to this development. We are working hard together to ensure that the Friends’ charity will keep on functioning to support the patients and staff at St Mary’s. We plan to keep our amazing team together as far as we can. We will have a bigger shop and will still be running three cafes. Ward trolley services will still go round daily, sometimes twice daily. So there is still lots to do and we will do our best to maintain our reputation for a caring attitude and good service. In the meantime, here are some of the things we have given grants for, as always with the objective of enhancing care and staff well being. We have provided the maternity unit with 5 relaxing and reclining chairs so that partners can wait in comfort for their new babies to arrive, no matter how long it takes! We are very proud of our contribution of £1500 towards the Memory Room for dementia patients in Colwell Ward. This provides a place to relax and enjoy distraction therapies especially designed to be familiar, calming and absorbing. The room is also used by non dementia patients. Note the twiddlemuffs which were made by Friends volunteers and customers with wool kindly donated by members of the public after an appeal. We gave Children’s Speech and Language Therapy 2 iPads and a range of toys designed to help with speech, attention and listening skills which in turn help with other communication skills. As soon as we are settled in our new home in the North Hospital we hope that all our customers will still come and join us for their cuppa! That way we can continue with this support for the patients and staff at St Mary’s Hospital.
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News Report from Cllr Wayne Whittle. Tel 07792 670771 Twitter @RydeAbide E wayne.whittle@iow.gov.uk I was over the moon to hear Ryde Town Council had won their bid to access “Heritage High Street” funding and would like to thank all the Councillors who supported the vote in favour of. Winning this bid generates a good profile which in turn can compliment further bids for other related funding. Whilst writing this report I’ve just returned home from the October RTC meeting where fellow members voted unanimously this time for expressing an interest in a further lottery funded “Heritage Horizons” programme that provides grants in excess of 5 million pounds for “transformative and innovative” Heritage based proposals such as Ryde Theatre/Town Hall. Ryde Theatre has been a matter of great concern locally for many years in its dilapidated state and is mentioned in the RTC position statement as a priority issue. The funding programme is the only major grant source for large projects like the theatre so RTC submitting an expression of interest to the fund with the support of the IW Council’s Regeneration Team is fantastic news for Ryde. At this first stage RTC would not be committing to purchase, lease or fund the project, if successful IWC would want to discuss how to support the project going forward.
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Winning bids tends to make you feel upbeat and hopeful in winning further bids and I’ve got a good feeling about this one... It would be great to get our local Town Hall/Theatre back up and running in top form for community use via a not for profit trust like “Shanklin theatre”. We need interested parties to come forward to create a group like “friends of Shanklin Theatre” to manage the assets art and community focused future. The Environment Agency has now completed its remedial works on new drains to let water escape from waterlogged gardens in lower West Hill Road through the flood wall, via none return valve, so it can once again make its way into the Monkton Brook. We even managed to get Monkton Street resurfaced in October, better late than never. If you’re out and about in the Ryde North East area drop in and have a coffee at the new “Monkton Arts and Lounge Coffee Bar” in East Street, there’s always something going on down there and such nice folks running the place, it’s brought “Monkton Village” alive (just around the corner from Monkton Street Shops) nice cake too.
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DATES FOR YOUR DIARY First Friday of every month – Ryde Alzheimer Cafe meet at All Saints Church, Queens Road, Ryde between 11.30 am- 2 pm. (except in January). The venue is the church hall attached to the magnificent All Saints Church (the one with the big spire). An informal, supportive and friendly atmosphere for people whose lives have been affected by dementia. Newcomers Very Welcome! Friday 1st November – Bembridge Fireworks Night at Bembridge Youth and Community Centre, Steyne Road, Bembridge from 6.30pm – 8.30pm. There will be stalls in the hall, food stalls, DJ on the terrace and the bar will be open all night. Fireworks at 7.30pm. Please don’t bring any sparklers or fireworks into Steyne Park on the night. The car park will be closed and there will be ‘no waiting’ cones along Steyne Road. It’s free entry but we are asking if everyone would be kind enough to make a donation on the night. Friday 1st November – Bonfire and Fireworks Night at Arreton Barns, Main Road, Arreton. With fireworks, a bonfire, entertainment, tasty food and warming drinks - bundle up and come along. Tickets: £4 per person. Entertainment from 6:30pm and firework procession from 7:15pm Saturday 2nd November – Rotary Club of Ryde Fireworks Extravaganza at Haylands Primary School, Ryde. Gates open 5.30pm. BBQ, ice cream, hot and cold drinks, entertainment. Fireworks start approx. 7pm. Tickets £4 per head and family ticket (2 adults & 2 Children) - £14. Tickets available from Haylands Primary School Office or at the gate on the day. 12
Saturday 2nd November – Spooky Halloween Fancy Dress Party at Wootton Bridge Community Centre from 7pm til late. Prizes to be won for best adult and child costume. Hot food and resident DJ playing music throughout the night. Saturday 2nd November – Sandown November Celebrations from 4pm along the Esplanade. Even more fun this year with fire shows, entertainment, food vendors, sideshows, character walkabout and the biggest ever firework finale from the pier at 8pm. Free entry for all. Saturday 2nd November – 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. Monday 4th November - Isle of Wight Family History Society open meeting, everyone welcome. Queen Victoria – Tales of the Unexpected - a talk by Mark Earp at Hunnyhill Room, Riverside Centre, The Quay, Newport, PO30 2QR. Doors open 7pm, talk starts 7.30 and lasts about 45 minutes. Admission members of the Isle of Wight FHS - £1; non-members - £2. Tuesday 5th November – Guys and Ghouls (formerly Spooks & Sparks) at Victoria Recreation Ground, Newport. Join us for a fun filled family evening of fireworks and entertainment! For times and further details call 559119 or follow on Facebook:Newport & Carisbrooke Parish Council or www.newportwight.org.uk continued over the page
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DATES FOR YOUR DIARY Friday 8th November – Fun Quiz Night at the Isle of Wight College Restaurant at 7pm. Raising funds for local community radio station, Vectis Radio. Tickets are £10 and include your meal. There is free parking on site, a raffle and a licensed bar. Book your ticket early to avoid disappointment. Email kelvin.currie@ vectisradio.fm for tickets and further information.
Sunday 24th November – Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary Christmas Market from 10am – 4pm at St John’s Road, Wroxall, PO38 3AA. The market is held inside so even if it rains the event will go on. There will be 30 Christmas and Craft stalls, and music from the “Airwaves Childrens Wind” band who will be performing at 12pm. Everyone welcome. Free entry and free parking.
Saturday 9th November – Woman’s Wellness Day from 10am – 4pm at the Church Hall, St Thomas of Canterbury RC Church, Terminus Road, Cowes. Drop in for a day of taster sessions with the aim of helping you become stress free and try the relaxing art form of Mandala Art or find out more about Journaling for stress relief. There will be short talks on how to use colour in your life and many more topics. Discover the benefits of Himalayan Salt Lamps plus so much more. This is a FREE event! This is a ladies only event.
Saturday 30th November – Sunday 1st December - Christmas Indoor Market at Ventnor Winter Garden, Pier St, Ventnor from 10am – 7pm and 4pm on Sunday. Free entrance to lots of stalls selling gifts and more. Entertainment from local Dance schools, music, singing and fun. Plus the new quirky selfie pop-up with their Elves. Come along and enjoy mince pies and mulled wine.
Saturday 16th November - The United Reformed Church, Upton Road, Ryde are holding a Christmas Themed Coffee Morning at 10am. .As well as the usual stalls there will be free refreshments to thank our loyal customers who have supported the Coffee Mornings throughout the year.
Saturday 30th November and Sunday 1st December – Christmas Fair at Newclose County Cricket Ground, Blackwater Road, Newport, from 10am – 4pm. Handmade crafts, Santa’s Grotto, refreshments and more.
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DATES FOR YOUR DIARY Ryde Library Events Tea & Talk – Tuesday 5th November starting at 2pm. The Foot print Trust will be here. ‘Winter is Coming’ Tips on how to save money and keep warm this winter. Pick up your free ticket from the library. Ryde Shady Ladies (and men!) Colouring Club - Wednesday 13th & 27th November cost only £1 everything supplied including a cup of tea! Ideal way to make new friends we would love to see you. Craft & Chatter - Bring your craft project to this friendly group enjoy the company of other crafters! Knitting, sewing crochet any craft! Wednesday 13th & 27th November 5-7pm. Tea & Cake provided £1 per session Friday 24th November 10.30- ‘The Truth about Later Life’ a talk by Marion Shoard who will offer tips on all those questions – ‘What state benefits can I get?’ , ‘How can I make the most of the NHS’ , ‘The pros and cons of Retirement Housing’ and many other matters, this talk is free and you will need a ticket so call into the library now! Did you know that Age UK hold twice monthly sessions to help you with any problems you may be having with your phone, tablet or lap top. These sessions are free and are popular! Wednesdays 13th & 27th November from 10.30 – 12. Gina Mula from Alzheimers Society will be in the Library to answer questions Friday 26th November from 10-1. Find her in the Health Section. This is a regular monthly event. 14
The Friends of Ryde Library are always looking for people to help at our fundraising events. The help needed generally involves tea & cake and a certain amount of moving tables and chairs, washing up, selling books at our book sales etc. If you would like to get involved with this very friendly group even if it is just to come in and wash up your help would be gratefully received. ‘Murder on Monday ‘Classic crime book group. Meeting date Monday 4th November we will be discussing ‘Daughter of Time by Josephine Tey’ at Costa coffee Ryde 5.30-6.30. If you would like more information please call into the library and ask for Diane. Thomas Hardy Book Group. ‘The Trumpet Major ‘will be discussed on Wednesday 6th November at 11am. Call into the library to pick up a list of the other titles that will be discussed Classic book group will be meeting on Wednesday 20th November to discuss ‘A Handful of Dust by Evelyn Waugh’ Call into the library to pick up a list of the other titles that will be discussed
Children’s Events Lego Club – Tuesday 12th & 26th November 3pm – 4.30pm Saturday Story Time – Every Saturday morning starting at 11am Monday Rhyme Time - Every Monday starting at 10.30 am All event information was correct at time of print.
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