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Whilst writing this the sun is shining, the temperature is in the early to mid-20’s and it looks like Summer has arrived... but I am also aware that this can change at the drop of a hat and one part of the island may be enjoying the sun and yet another area at the same time can be taking shelter from the rain. s summer finally here???
We are very lucky to be surrounded by some amazing beaches that are just perfect for swimming and are ideal on those hot days when nothing is more refreshing than a dip in the sea, whether it’s just your big toe, up to your knees or are really brave and commits fully to the task in hand. Inside this issue you will find news, information, some great advertisers, the puzzle pages, our ‘dates for your diary’ section and much more. Our aim has always been to reach out to the community to share news and information and if you have community news you want to share, please get in touch with us via any of the means below. I hope you have a great August and get the chance to enjoy the freedom of meeting up with family and friends after such a long break and you get to enjoy our beautiful island which, come rain or shine, is one of the best places to live. Keep safe and I look forward to catching up with you again next month.
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Report from Sandown Town & County Councillor Debbie Andre T:- 400744/07948 757977 E:- debbieandre4sandown@gmail.com Facebook:- debbieandre4sandown It’s been a busy month with lots going on in Sandown. The arrival of the Beryl scooters has had a mixed reception. I think they’re going to be a welcome addition once the initial excitement settles down. I’m told that they do have some safeguards built in such as a very slow maximum speed if taken onto the revetment. This is a trial so if you have any comments to make, please get in touch with me. I’m aware that some areas of our town have been subject to flooding in recent weeks. I recently met with our new Community Resilience Officer and together we are working on a Community Resilience Plan which will look at how best to plan for these situations as well as ways to prevent them from happening in the first place.
I have had several reports, from different sources, about a certain individual who is buying up non-runners, stripping any saleable parts from them, and then dumping what’s left around the College Close and Faulkner Way Industrial estates and neighbouring residential streets. As many of you will know, we now have a fabulous team of PCSOs in the Bay area and I’m working closely with them on a range of issues. I have reported this individual to them and expect to see this practice stop in the near future.
Many of you will have seen the press release regarding a proposal for Dinosaur Isle, put out by a dedicated group of enthusiasts. My Cabinet colleagues in both Regeneration and Environment & Heritage are working hard to develop a plan with the local community This brings me on to Southern Water and the that we can all embrace and that protects and issue with sewerage and effluent being passed sustains our cherished heritage. I understand into our beautiful bay, generally when storm the depth of feeling that exists regarding our water overloads the day-to-day system. If we precious heritage and will make sure that residents’ feelings are known at every stage are to retain our Blue Flag status, we need of the process. I welcome your continued to ensure that our bathing water quality is consistently high. I’m working with Cabinet comments and thoughts on this. colleagues to address “An excellent team this issue directly offering an with Southern Water invaluable service” and to challenge the current system NEW! Book online www.mobilevetsurgery.co.uk of fining water Stress-free Islandwide “Friendly & reliable companies a lesser professional yet Home Visits & amount that what is very caring” Central Vet Surgery required to fix the problem at source. There are several places around our beautiful coast where Keyhole CT this applies, but, in Surgery Scans our case, mainly at Yaverland. Watergate Rd, Newport, PO30 1XP 4
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• First of all a reminder about the Loft insulation phone calls that have been plaguing Island residents. Do not respond to these calls and do not permit a “surveyor” to visit your property. They would, without doubt, find a problem in your loft and then charge you extortionate sums to “fix the problem” • If you are trying to renew important documents online be very careful as there are many copycat websites out there who will charge you to process the application (The DVLA charge will only be for the Driving Licence or Passport etc) it is likely you will also not receive the documents you have applied for. Always use official government websites when carrying out these transactions • Fake Amazon emails are circulating saying that you need to update your account – this is a SCAM do not click on any links • Be wary when buying items on Facebook from apparently local sellers. Reports have been received about fake accounts who will advertise items for sale, take your money and then you receive nothing. If you have paid through Paypal friends and family you will also have no recourse to a refund • Reports of rogue traders again on the Island. Do not engage with anyone who knocks on your front door and offers to do work for you – they will not be genuine and you could find a £20 job turn into a £2000 job and these traders can be intimidating and persistent. As always forward any scam emails to report@phishing.gov.uk and scam texts to 7726. Ensure that you use valid and trusted websites and that any trader you employ is reliable and trusted.
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Community News for The Bay From Richard & Jon Email. priest.gilbey@live.co.uk Welcome Bay Residents
Congratulations to Loretta Ireland, Wendy Wood, Irene Bridgewater and Eileen Congratulations to all involved with the Hampshire of Sandown Bowling Club for visit of Prince Michael of Kent to Sandown their success in the County Senior Fours recently: his Royal Highness met pupils from Final and will travel to Leamington to the Bay Primary School, representatives from compete in the Nationals. Sandown & Shanklin Inshore Lifeboat, and relatives of former residents whose names Fellow members of Sandown Bowling Club are on the Sandown War Memorial which – Andy Hennings, Bob Powell, Graham was unveiled 100 years ago. Meakin and Steve Wake hope to emulate this success in the men’s County Fours. During his visit Prince Michael also presented the Queens Award for Voluntary Work continues at Sandown Library with a Service to drivers from the Community Bus project to archive old copies of the Sandown Partnership, the only Island Organisation to Chronicle, together with other historic and receive this prestigious award in 2021. culturally significant documents – more details in future editions. Sunday 1st August sees a further performance, at 3pm, of Shanklin Town This links to a special plaque at Christ Brass Band, at their Rylstone Home, Church in honour of Eric Twelves Wilson followed by Trident Concert Band (8th), who was born in Sandown in 1912 and went Bob Howarth (10th), Sandown & Shanklin on to be awarded the Victoria Cross – recent Military (11th); Martin Hoy (15th); Cowes research has unearthed his record of baptism Concert Band (16th), Sandown & Shanklin from 1912 and a copy is also on display. Military (18th), Trident Concert (22nd), Sandown & Shanklin Military (25th); Together with the continuation of the Bowls Vectis Brass (29th) and Bob Howarth (31st). season at Sandown and Shanklin, the Cricket Please check their facebook page for timings. season continues at Westhill, and the start of the football season looms for both Sandown Shanklin Theatre are showing Fame the (with their 3rd team added this year) and Musical by Curtain Call Creative on 3rd Shanklin – we hope for a safe season for all; and 4th August; with Beyond the West End and congratulations to former IW and Bay on 5th, 12th, 19th and 26th; Jack up the 60’s Resident (ex Lake Middle School Pupil) with the Zoots on Friday 13th; A Whole Referee Lee Probert on appointment as UAE Lotta Shakin tribute to Shakin Stevens on Director of Refereeing. 14th; Status Quo’s Francis Rossi on 15th; Calling Planet Earth on 18th; Jive Talking, And Bay businesses are also opening up for Bee Gees Tribute, on 20th; Sun Records the the Summer, following the latest guidance. Concert 21st; Coldplace, tribute to Coldplay on 22nd; Cloudbusting tribute to Kate Bush Stay safe and enjoy the summer. on 25th; 80’s mania on 27th; Goldhawks tribute to Quadrophenia on 29th; followed Richard and Jon by a very full Autumn season.
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Report from IW Councillor Ian Ward for Sandown South Email: ian.ward@iow.gov.uk Telephone: 01983 403193 Mobile: 07772559093 Facebook: Cllr Ian Ward BEM – Sandown South said they were equally ULTRA FAST BROADBAND – GETTING READY FOR THE FUTURE frustrated and would consider what could be done. I suggested they conduct on the spot checks/fines. For the last couple of months or so Sandown has had many of its pavements SANDOWN REGENERATION dug up to have fibre cabling laid. This cabling will allow Ultra-Fast Broadband to move us into a completely different league The White Corner Building DID Sell At when it comes to digital communication in Auction the years to come. It is government policy The building on the corner of Station to upgrade the whole of the UK to have world leading Ultra-Fast Broadband that is Avenue and Fitzroy St failed to sell at its around 35x faster than normal Broadband. first showing at Auction on 5 The Island is one of the first areas to get this because of our relative isolation and it May. However, gives us a huge advantage in incentivising on the second occasion on businesses to set up here. 16 June, it did sell! I am now I know opinion stretches to both ends of the spectrum; some people think it’s great, trying to find out what the new while others don’t see the point at all. owners intend However, we all probably sit somewhere in the middle not knowing quite what the to do with their new property advantages are but are hoping we will all benefit in the years to come. Be patient, its as I know that residents want to nearly finished! see the end of this eyesore. I have contacted the Auctioneers to ask who the new owners CYCLING ON PAVEMENTS – are but they could not tell me for GDPR UNACCEPTABLE BEHAVIOUR? reasons. I have had several complaints about PIER STREET TOILETS – LEGAL cyclists riding on pavements, esplanades, MATTERS TO RESOLVE revetments and otherwise ignoring the Highway Code etc. I know exactly what people mean. I often see groups of cyclists The sale and redevelopment of Pier Street riding on the pavement in my road, going Toilets is taking longer than expected because a clarification of land allocation the wrong way along a one-way street. I hope those cyclists who break the rules will has to be resolved. The IW Council Legal team are working on this as quickly as they take note and start obeying the Highway Code. I have contacted the police and they can. 12
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News report from Chris Quirk & Michael Beston IOW & Shanklin Town Councillors. christopher.quirk@iow.gov.uk or michael.beston@iow.gov.uk Chris 07802 705831 and Michael 07885 644426 Bay Safety Marker Buoys Update The replacement buoys were delivered to the Island on Tuesday 22nd June and installed in the Bay during the first week of July. Cowes Harbour Services (CHS) took care of the scheduled installation. The safety buoys future dates for installation and removal will take place early May and September respectively. The IW Council has funded the cost of the replacement Bay buoys, whilst the Bay area Local Town and Parish Councils will fund the cost for storage, removal and replacement each year. Island Line Upgrade Update The arrival of the second new train marked an important step towards the completion of the Island Line upgrade later this summer. With two trains now on the island, preparations are making good progress and on Thursday 10th June the new Class 484 train conducted an important ‘gauging run’ through the tunnel at Monktonmead to rubber stamp the engineering work that has taken place there. The train was towed by a road rail vehicle known as a ‘unimog’ as the power to the line was switched off whilst engineers carried out inspections and tests.
The infrastructure works on the line are mainly complete including the new passing loop at Brading including platform overlays and signalling (although snagging is now taking place). Shanklin, Lake and Sandown stations have now been repainted and the new platform height adjustment work has been completed. Wi-Fi connection and customer information digital display boards have been installed. The old Island Line class 483’s have been relocated to their new homes at the Steam Railway, Holliers Park and in storage for the London Transport Group. The Rail Replacement bus service is running well along the route including the link to Havenstreet. Milestones such as these bring us closer to the completion of this exceptionally complex project, however, with so many variables; it is still too early to give a definitive date for the railway to reopen. Everyone involved in the project continues to work tirelessly to bring the trains into service as soon as possible. continued over the page
News report from Chris Quirk & Michael Beston continued Shanklin Performing Arts Centre Update Shanklin Performing Arts Centre - Community Interest Company was incorporated on the 24th Sept. 2020. When the old Library closed, Shanklin Theatre Community Trust offered to buy the building from the Isle of Wight Council and is now in the final stages of completion. The intention of acquiring this building is the need to expand professional shows at the Theatre, but also the need for community use. It is the intention of the Trust to apply to the Arts Council for a substantial grant, and create a multifunction rehearsal space, dance studio to make it possible to have shows at the Arts Centre when the show capacity is too small for the Theatre. Major work is required to the building, including outside walls and a
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Wheelchairs can be taken away and used for the full period of hire and scooters will have to be returned at the end of each hire session. Isle of Wight Shopmobility are celebrating 10 years of keeping the island mobile and have assisted many families and individuals over the years. If you have visitors coming to stay who would benefit from the use of a wheelchair whilst exploring the island, then the Isle of Wight Shopmobility is your one stop shop for all your needs. Never be caught short again when out and about as they also sell Radar Keys and anybody who needs the use of a disabled toilet knows how important these keys are. This local charity is also looking for volunteers to join the small but very friendly team. Give Joy a call on 01983 718950 for a friendly chat or pop into Isle of Wight Shopmobility at South Street, Newport, PO30 1JF. If you have your own mobility scooter and feel you would benefit from some basic training give them a call as they have trained instructors to help keep you safe and mobile. Please also see their main advert for opening times and contact details. 17
Dates for your Diary Every Tuesday and Friday – Newport Minster Craft & Gift Fair at Minster Centre, Town Lane, Newport from 10.30am – 3.30pm Every Friday – Calbourne Car Boot Sale (Opp Sun Inn, PO30 4JA) Weather permitting. Sellers 4pm, buyers 4.30pm. £5 pitch. Every Sunday– Staplehurst Grange Car Boot Sale (Staplers Road, PO30 2LU –Sellers from 8am and buyers from 9am. Cars £1, Transit £12 and Lutons £15. No dogs allowed on site except guide dogs. Saturday 31st July - Saturday 7th August – Cowes Weeks daily events at St. Mary’s Church, Church Road, Cowes from 10 am – 4pm. Refreshments, lunches, cakes, etc. Stalls include Pete and Rose’s collectables, jigsaw puzzles, art, craft, books, clothing and much more! Free entry. Dog’s welcome. Saturday 7th, 14th & 28th August – Colwell Common Car Boot Sale. Sellers set up from 8.30am. Buyers from 9am. No need to book – just turn up. Cars £5 and Vans £7. Weather permitting. Saturday 14th August – Summer Fete at Seagrove Football Ground from 2pm - Dog Show; Fancy Dress competition; Donkeys; Bouncy Castle - stalls selling local produce and homemade cakes; craft stalls; books; toys; Tombola and, of course, the famous White Elephant bargains!! Teas, coffees, cakes and ice creams. Organised by St. Peter’s Church, Seaview and the Nettlestone & Seaview Community Partnership.
Saturday 14th August – Ventnor Day at Ventnor Park from midday to 5pm. Ventnor Day is an opportunity to celebrate the strength of the town’s community spirit with music, performance, stalls, and food in the picturesque setting of Ventnor Park. Saturday 14th August – Dash and Splash 2021. This is a 5-kilometre dash along the length of Sandown Bay. There are 43 groynes in total to negotiate, most of which are a straight run through large gaps. Some will be splashed around, which at low tide will be mostly ankle deep. Two groynes could be waist deep, these will have marshals in the water. The run starts at 9.15am at Shanklin Rowing Club, goes along the beach, under Sandown pier, to finish at Yaverland. Register your place at www.dashandsplash. org.uk. Dash and Splash is a fun run and not a race. Sunday 15th August – Jaguar Car Show at Sandown Airport, Scotchells Brook Lane, Sandown from 10am. So much more than just a collection of cars in a field. Hundreds of truly splendid, classic, beautiful vintage and modern cars of all makes, you can enjoy a full day of live music and entertainment from Juke Box Jazz and Stars of 45. There is a variety of side stalls and David Randini for the children’s enjoyment and superb catering. Tickets £5.00 per adult, (accompanied children under 16 free) and park all day for free too! Funds from this year’s show will go towards the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance. Sunday 22nd August - Car Boot Sale at The Garlic Festival Field, Fighting Cocks Crossroad, PO36 0LU with proceeds to Way Forward. Sellers from 9am and buyers from 10am. continued over the page
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All event information was correct at time of print but could be subject to change at any time.
Dates for your Diary Friday 27th – Sunday 19th August – Ticket to Ryde at Eastern Gardens, Ryde. Free event. Taking place during the International Scooter Rally, the event embraces the 60’s and the mods, with a fresh mix of Ska, TwoTone, Trojan and Northern Soul bands. There will be food and drink available from local providers plus market stalls selling vinyl records, hats, sunglasses and collectables. A range of children’s activities will keep the little ones happy whilst the adults relax and enjoy the music. With a lovely atmosphere and laid-back family-friendly vibe, it’s the perfect way to enjoy a lazy bank holiday weekend! Monday 30th August – Family Fun Day at Sandown & Lake Football Club, Fairway, Sandown from 12 – 4pm. Bouncy Castle, tabletop sale, raffle, tombola, Vectis radio and much more. Fun for all the family. Charity event.
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Gus Jonsson is one of the Isle of Wight’s most sensitive and descriptive storytellers. Vectis Days, his second volume of autobiographical memoirs is out now. Like volume one, Vectis Voices, it continues his childhood memories of growing up on the island, exploring themes of family, friendships, forbidden loves, health and wellbeing and social acceptance in a post-war working-class society. Vectis Voices and Vectis Days are essential reading for islanders and available now from Ryde Bookshop - 135 High St, Ryde, W.J. Nigh & Sons - Shanklin, and direct from www.brandicat.com