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Welcome to the September issue and thank you for picking up a copy.

The school summer holidays are drawing to a close but lets hope it doesn’t mean that summer is over... I feel positive that we may have an ‘indian summer’ and let’s hope the warm days continue through to the end of September or even October.

This months issue is packed with news and information and a big ‘shout out’ to all budding authors to check out the competition advertised on the back cover.

Saturday the 23rd September is “Isle of Wight Day”. It’s a time when the whole community is encouraged to celebrate everything that is good about the Island.

There are events happening in towns, communities and villages and you will find a full list of events at www.isleofwightday. com and on pages 10 and 11 you will find the ‘Dates for your Diary’, which gives information on events happening throughout the whole month.

I hope you all have a wonderful September and I look forward to catching up with you again next month.

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Saturday & Sunday 2nd & 3rd September from 10am - 5pm Over 140 amazing nurseries, garden & craft stalls Elizabethan dancing • Dog agility • Classic car, bike, military vehicles & engine displays • vintage amusements Magic • Circus workshop • IOW Donkey Sanctuary Falconry • Alpacas • Kayaking • Tree & wall climbing •Tree & wood carving • Archery • Live Music (Sun) from Last Orders & much more

Tickets £7 a day or advance £5 from Waterstones & CP Shop. Children under 14 free. All proceeds to Age UK IW

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Happy Birthday to The Liquidator Since opening their doors 2 years ago, The Liquidator has grown in size, is holding more stock than ever and has just taken over a large contract which will see a great range of furniture, tools and DIY items coming to their Newport premises very shortly.

The Liquidator works alongside ex-catalogue stores and takes delivery of their stock to be sold at competitive prices. Redundant stock, deleted lines and goods with damaged packaging can be found in their showroom.

All the items are new and range from pictures, mirrors, sofas, seating, furniture to shelving and laundry baskets.

They have recently taken a delivery of sofas from Homebase and Argos and have a great range of items from Laura Ashley. All their stock are limited pieces and the stock turns around quickly and the best advice owner Tony can give is “if you see it and want it make sure you buy it there and then, because the next time you come in it will probably be gone” Based at 16 Pyle Street, Newport, PO30 1JW, they are open Monday to Saturday from 9am – 5pm. They now accept all credit cards including American Express and also offer an Island wide delivery service. 1 person delivery is £10 and 2 person delivery is £20 anywhere on the Island.

They also do stock clearance for retail businesses that are closing down and Tony is happy to come and discuss your requirements.

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News Reports from Ryde Town Councillor Karen Lucioni Email: karen.rydesouth@mail.com | Mobile 07506930109 www.facebook.com/yourvoicecountsryde Ryde South Surgery - At the end of the year I will be holding a surgery every month for residents to have a place to come and meet with me personally, this will be at Aspire (coffee and tea on me) and I will make sure you all have pre-warning of these dates.

Ryde Allotments - During the last few weeks I have visited all the allotments sites in Ryde, and have seen the results of some truly committed allotment holders. I am a member of the Ryde Town Council Allotment Committee, and recognising their efforts (and talent) would like to take this opportunity to thank them for their time and dedication. I have identified and highlighted a few concerns which will need to be rectified, an example being the drains at the bottom of Well Street, which overflow and cause a major flooding issue on the Quarry Road site. I am meeting the local district steward for Island Roads on site to explore the situation and bring forward possible solutions. I will update you on this.

Ryde in Bloom - I was very honoured to be elected Chair of Ryde in Bloom for the coming year. The committee, comprising of Nancy, Keith, Lyn and yours truly, have been extremely fortunate to be welcomed by Ryde residents and community groups. We count ourselves as extremely lucky to be afforded the chance to listen to what inspires them to do what they do. I am really looking forward to meeting those community heroes, who make our town look so colourful at the awards ceremony in October. I have met some inspirational people and really hope to “grow�

Ryde in Bloom the next year. If you would like to get involved, or know someone you think should be put forward, then let me know.

(PACT) - I am also honoured to be elected secretary for the Ryde PACT group, this comprises of shop watch, pub watch, local councillors and other community groups.

The group works on priorities for Ryde for example; road safety, anti-social behaviour and community issues. Our next meeting is 27th September and if you have any concerns please do not hesitate to contact me State of the Island Debate - The first state of the Island debate will be held at the Riverside Centre in Newport on the 6th September starting at 7pm until 9pm. The event will give an opportunity for your voice to be heard on Island issues and bring forward suggested solutions which could assist in bringing positive change.

I look forward to meeting you at the event, where we can discuss issues which are close to our hearts and endeavour to work together on possible solutions.

If you need to contact me please do not hesitate.

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News Report for Wootton Bridge Town and County Councillor Barry Abraham Email:- barry.abraham@iow.gov.uk hopefully it will shortly be known how Island What a difference a month makes, the last Roads are going to upgrade this part of New time I wrote it was so hot and now in peak Road. holiday season, it is wet and cold and the evenings are getting noticeably darker earlier.

The future of the Plane tree on the Bridge remains in the balance, further investigations My ‘Moan of the Month’ is the amount are ongoing over its future. As it is so close of rubbish that is being thrown out of car to the road clearly no chances can be taken windows and discarded by people parking up, eating their pre-packed sandwiches, can with public safety. of drink or takeaways and then lobbing the On the isle of Wight Council I am cabinet empty packages out of their car windows member for Planning and Housing and and driving off! I am constantly picking up the council is now starting the process of empty packages, used nappies, cans, plastic reviewing the Island local plan, this will set bottles etc. Why do people think that it is acceptable to litter the country side and then out how the Island will plan its future in terms of housing and regeneration and it leave it to somebody else to pick it all up! is important that the public participates in You brought it with you, you take it home this process as it will affect all of our lives. with you and put it into your bin!

The Pennyfeathers developers have been told to have their section 106 Agreement On the planning front in Wootton the back to the council within seven days from applications to build on land at the former the last planning committee, (this is a legal cattery off Palmers/Church Road and on agreement between the council and the Lushington Hill are still to be determined, developer laying out the commitments and both lay outside the recognised building obligations the developer has before he line. I am meeting with the planning officer moves onto the site) or it will be brought dealing with the applications in the next back to the committee to see what action it week and will have a clearer idea how they may wish to take. will be dealt with.

Along with two parish councillors and Liz, the Wootton Bridge parish clerk, I had a village walk with Island Roads. New Road is of concern because of its bad state, it is due to be resurfaced in the next few months in sections. What is proposed is to do the drainage first then the pavements. This is going to be crucial on the lower side of the road so as not to cause flooding to households, and lastly resurfacing.

The section with the 10mph is more problematic, tests have been taken to establish the structure of the sub soil and 8

On housing I would like to see how the council can start to address the shortage of social and low cost housing, so many young people are being left behind and this does need to be sorted out. Most planning applications coming forward do not address this issue and the large housing associations do not seem to be helping the situation.

And to finish, last month I mentioned swallows had taken up summer residence, I can happily report that the eggs have hatched and parents are now busily feeding their offspring.

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Smaller scale projects have included t-shirt designs for skate company Wight Trash and her own scarves and pocket squares sold via the international Japanese designer Masato.

In 2016 Holly opened a gallery in Bembridge for six months, showcasing the work of over 30 Island Artists and now runs another gallery in Bembridge called Mini Big Art on Embankment Road which is open 12-4pm Wednesday through to Sunday.

After a break of a year Holly has started designing again in her customary black and white style and will be bringing out a range of products next month. To find out more about her work, and the gallery, have a look at her website www.hollyvmaslen.com 9

Dates for your Diary Saturday 2nd and Sunday 3rd September - Wolverton Manor Garden Fair, Shorwell from 10am – 5pm. This traditional garden fair is the most popular of its kind on the Island and all money raised goes to Age UK IW. Set in the grounds of a Jacobean Manor with over 140 amazing nurseries, garden & craft stalls, Elizabethan dancing, dog agility, classic car, bike & military vehicles displays, vintage amusements, magic, circus workshop , Donkeys, Alpacas, Falconry, Kayaking, tree and wall climbing, tree and wood carving, Archery, Live Music on Sunday from Last Orders and much more. There is something for everyone.

Early Bird tickets £5 are available in advance from Waterstones or the County Press Shop, Newport. Tickets on the gate £7, children under 14 have free entry. Ample free parking on site.

Saturday 2nd September – Ryde Illuminated Carnival

Monday 4th September - Isle of Wight Family History Society open meeting at Hunnyhill Room, Riverside Centre, The Quay, Newport.

Larger than life: Some Old Men of Newtown.

Keir Foss will paint a portrait of around six real old ‘characters’ and talk about the variety of sources from which the material is drawn.

Doors open 7 pm talk starts 7.30 Admission: members - £1; non-members - £2 Friday 8th September – Charity General Knowledge Quiz Night in aid of People Matter IW at Newclose Cricket Club, Blackwater Road, Newport, from 7.30pm – 22.30pm. Teams of 4 are invited and will need to register in advance by either calling 527957 or by emailing tracy71pete57@hotmail.co.uk. Costs £2 per person entrance.

Sunday 10th September – Zumbathon at Carisbrooke Primary School from 10am – 12pm.

Entry fee is £8 and all proceeds go to the Earl Sunday 3rd September – Under the Pier 2017 Mountbatten Hospice. Cakes and raffle on the day. Book your space or turn up on the day.

– from 2.30 – 4.30pm at Ryde Pier. Splash all the way to the Sponge Gardens! Be amazed by Email helenbaker@hotmail.com for more info. the stars on a Star Ascician! There’s a whole Wednesday 13th September - Ryde Methodist wild world out there for you to discover...

Sponge gardens, anemone arrays, fields of eel Church invite you to their new FREE Alpha Course from 1.30 – 3pm concluding with tea grass, jellyfish and sea squirts, curious crabs and more... Join us for pier-pooling and citizen and cake and then every other Wednesday. science with Arc’s expert ecologists and beach This is an opportunity to explore the art and wonders with the artists of Artecology meaning of life. Further information contact: 07977485350 and friends... Bring wellies and a net and prepare to get splashed! All children must be accompanied by an adult. This is a free event Saturday 16th September and Sunday 17th and there’s no need to book.

September – International Classic Car Show 2017 The famous Isle of Wight, Charity Classic Sunday 3rd September – Morris Minor Rally at Car event promises to be the biggest and IW Steam Railway, Havenstreet. 10am – 5pm best ever. Vehicles from all over the UK and The first British car to sell a million! The ‘Moggy mainland Europe will be attending this unique Minor’ is still a much-loved car. See a host of two-day show. Saturday 16th September - the Travellers, saloons, convertibles, vans, pick-ups show will be located at Newport Quay and and custom classics on display. There is FREE Sunday 17th September - the show will be held admission to this event although the usual at Ryde Esplanade. Both shows will be FREE to Steam Train fare applies attend. 11 – 5.30pm .

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Dates for your Diary

Saturday 16th September – Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance Fun Day at Sandown Airport from 11am – 4pm. The day will feature entertainment, art and crafts stalls, vintage fun fair, kids activities plus meet the HIOWAA mascot and other emergency services. Free entry.

Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24th September Sweetcorn Fayre at Arreton Barns, Main Road, Arreton from 10am – 5pm. Join us for our 11th annual Sweetcorn Festival. There will be plenty of food, entertainment and activities for everyone to enjoy.

Saturday 23rd September - The International Staff Band of The Salvation Army from 7pm – 9.30pm at Newport Minster, St Thomas Square, Tickets £10 (Concessions: £8 OAP’s, £5 Children). Tickets available from The Salvation Army Hall in Pyle Street, Newport and Eventbrite with an additional fee: www.isb-tickets-iow.eventbrite.co.uk Saturday 23rd September - Isle of Wight Day – This is the Island’s very own “Red Nose Day”, when the whole community is encouraged to celebrate by covering the Island in bunting, hold an event, take part in an event or just enjoy the hundreds of events being held all over the Island. You can find details of events happening across the Island by going to the Isle of Wight Day website – www. isleofwightday.com

Ryde Library Events

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 hand held device or your laptop then come along for friendly advice! Sessions - Wednesday September 27th at 10.30 to 12.00 this is a drop-in session and Wednesday 13th September 10.30 to 12.00 this is a prebooked session only to book you space call Age UK on Tel: 525282.

Ryde Library are taking part in the World’s Biggest Coffee Morning for MacMillan Cancer Support on Friday 29th September 10 to 12.

Apart from cake and coffee or tea we will be running a tombola and a cake stall. Help us raise lots of money we need donations of yummy cake and items for our tombola.

Ryde Library Health Walks – Long Walk Friday 8th September and the short walk on Friday 22nd September both 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 Ryde Shady Ladies (and men!) Colouring Club Wednesday 13th & 27th September 2.30 – 5, cost only £1 everything supplied including a cup of tea!

Knit & Natter Wednesday 27th September – bring your knitting to this friendly group – 5.30 – 7 pm. Refreshments will be provided.

This event is free to attend.

We are always very happy to receive donations of books, DVD’s and jigsaws for our regular book sales! Large donations can be collected ( Saturdays only ) please call the library if you need help Tel 823825.

Children’s Events Lego Club – Tuesday 5th & 19th September 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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News Report from - Cllr Wayne Whittle, Hunters Way, Binstead Hill, Ryde. Email wayne.whittle@iow.gov.uk Tel 07792 670771 Twitter @RydeAbide As you should all know by now the long awaited double yellow lines have been painted on the East side of East Hill Road.

It took a few years but they appeared overnight running the whole length from top to bottom and will make East Hill Road much safer during school drop off and pick up times once the Autumn term starts.

I attended the local parking meeting at Aspire Ryde and heard residents views and needs strongly expressed regarding permit parking and time limited waiting zones within Ryde North East.

We do suffer locally from commuter parking and dumped vehicles due to the lack of zone parking orders on our streets and I was not surprised to see a well attended meeting support the introduction of zones.

Heath from Aspire, and his group will now organise a further wide-ranging resident survey to gather the data necessary to make this requirement for a whole zoned area an official locally endorsed request.

I have discussed this issue with the Cabinet Member who is currently working on a tailored policy to address the problem.

Once our survey is completed and if it’s returned in favour, I will pursue the implementation of a resident Permit and limited time waiting zone.

The RydeSlide was a great success this year and raised £5,000 to be divide equally between Inshore Rescue, Aspire Ryde, Wight Ice Leisure Ltd, Waterside Trust and the Fire Service charities. I would like to take this opportunity to thank our charities for all 14

their hard work assisting the event on the day along with our sponsors HSS, Wightlink, The Needles, Isle of Wight Radio, Island Echo, Solent Co and Isle of Wight College as without their time, energy and financial support there would be no RydeSlide.

We are now investigating possible dates for next year as we are trying not to clash with the Rhythm Tree Festival.

We had a problem on the Harbour Beach at the end of July when the Monkton Brook storm water exited the culvert towards the West instead of the usual North that takes it straight out to sea.

This happened because the sand on its North face had become so high it had blocked the exit completely and the water had made its own path out the side towards the West, this was thankfully corrected and levelled off by the Council and Environment Agency.

It’s just as well the Environment Agency are diverting the outfall pipe into the Harbour at the end of the season as the increasing sand will only get worse with time, they have recently submitted their application to planning.

The Environment Agency are still visiting and communicating with local residents who have boundaries that border with Simeon Street Recreation Ground to agree the siting of the new flood wall. They have asked me to include this information in my report as a way of bringing the coming engineering works to everyone’s notice just in case they have been missed and may also want a visit to discuss their boundary, please contact me on wayne. whittle@iow.gov.uk if you want to talk to the Environment Agency.

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If you aren’t sure, please call and ask. Advice over the phone is free, and Kelvin is always happy to chat about anything.

• Fencing erected, repaired and painted/stained • Sheds painted/stained and bases installed • Pressue washing patios and drives • Overgrown gardens cleared

For a friendly, reliable, island wide service call Kelvin on 754666 or go to www.westwightaudio.co.uk

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Tree Stump Removal

• Hydraulic Powered Stump Grinder • 36 inch access required • All waste removed • Awkward stumps can be chemically treated

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For further info call 07850 489754 or 404720, or email adrian.kensit@btinternet.com

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