Sandown & Shanklin Area
August 2022
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At times there seems to be more ‘month’ left than money. Here are a few recipe ideas (from your store cupboard) that may help you to stretch the gap!
CHICKPEA PANCAKES 1 tin chickpeas - rinse well through strainer and drain 1 egg - little milk. Blend the chickpeas then add the egg and milk to make a batter consistency. Put a little oil in a non-stick pan and cook the pancakes 1 - 2 minutes each side. Top with sliced bananas, a little honey, peanut butter or fresh berries.
TUNA BAKE (serves 6)
FALAFEL BURGERS
serves 4)
400g can chickpeas - rinse well and drain 1 small onion - chopped 1 clove garlic - chopped 1 tsp ground cumin 1 tsp ground coriander pinch chilli powder 2 tbsp plain flour 4 pitta bread
Pat dry the chickpeas. Put all the ingredients, plus seasoning, in a bowl. Using a hand blender blend until fairly smooth and mixed together. Shape into 4 patties using your hands. Fry 3 minutes on each side. Serve in a split pitta with any salad you may have.
Oven 180C / gas 4
600g macaroni / penne pasta. 1 tin condensed cream of mushroom soup 2 x 110 tins tuna - drained 326g tin sweetcorn - drained grated cheddar - optional
Boil the pasta - (following pkt, instructions) and drain. Add the mushroom soup, tuna, and sweetcorn to the pasta (add a little water if mixture looks too thick). Mix together and transfer to a baking dish. Sprinkle the cheese over and bake 15 - 20 minutes until golden
LENTIL and MUSHROOM LOAF (4 generous portions) 2 tins of lentils - rinse well - drain 1 onion - finely chopped 2 cloves of garlic - finely chopped 3 oz mushrooms - chopped good squeeze tomato sauce 1 egg beaten half a teaspoon thyme and seasoning
Mix all the ingredients with the drained lentils. Press down well into a lightly greased dish bake for 40 minutes and serve with an onion gravy. Can be eaten with roast potatoes and vegetables or salad - will serve 6 if using as part of a roast.
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Welcome to the August issue and there is no denying that summer is here! Whilst writing this we are in the middle of an amber weather warning for the extreme high temperatures the island is experiencing... like many others I am finding it quite unbearable, but it could be worse - we could be in a built-up city, hours away from the beach and ocean.
Adrian Kensit
SOUTH COAST TREE SURGEONS • • • • •
I’ve been seeking shelter and enjoying picnics under the trees in many of the parks we have on the Island. Isn’t it amazing what we have on our doorsteps?
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All aspects of tree surgery Crown reductions and crown thinning Deadwood removal and crown lifting Sectional felling Tree stump grinding and treatment Hedge cutting Fully insured to £10million Commercial and domestic grounds maintenance Free estimates
This month is set to be a great month • on the Island, as after being absent for a couple of years due to the pandemic we 01983 404 720 can finally say that August is once again 07850 489 754 Carnival time... Our dates for your diary www.adriankensit.co.uk section on page 14 is a handy guide to adrian.kensit@btinternet.com know what’s on and when, ensuring you don’t miss any of the fun or if carnivals just aren’t your thing, you’ll know which areas to avoid and when!!! This month’s issue is once again packed with news, information, local advertising, puzzles and much more. I need to stop looking at this month’s front cover as the temptation to get up and leave the office in search of a 99 with an extra flake is very strong. I have certainly eaten more than my fair share of ice cream during this hot spell, but I believe that by eating them I am supporting local businesses... well that’s my excuse and I’m sticking to it. Please keep using the services of local advertisers who advertise with us, and I hope you all have a lovely August, and, on that note, I am off to get an ice cream! See you again next month.
Debbie
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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 THE OCEAN HOTEL – THE COURTS SUPPORT THE IW COUNCIL & SANDOWN RESIDENTS - I recently attended Court with IW Council Officers for a hearing about the Appeal put forward by the owners of the Ocean Hotel. They submitted their appeal to stop having to carry out work ordered by the Sec 215 order telling them to clear up the site. Yet again, nobody attended to represent the owners. After a short debate, the Judges decided to dismiss the owners appeal against the Sec 215, so legally the work ordered must now be completed. I did ask the Council Officers what happens if the owners still don’t carry out the work? They assured me that there is a plan for additional action should they fail to comply. Unfortunately, the time allocated to the owners to carry out the work still applies, which was 4 months in total. GOOD NEWS! -THE HIGH STREET TASK FORCE IS COMING TO SANDOWN The IW Council has nominated Sandown to receive the help of the High Streets Task Force (HSTF). The HSTF is an alliance of place making experts, sponsored by the Government to help redefine the high street. It provides guidance, tools, and skills to help communities, partnerships, and local government to transform their high streets. We expect to have our first meeting with the team shortly. POLICE TACKLE CRIMINAL BEHAVIOUR AT THE OLD SANDOWN TOWN HALL - I frequently receive reports from residents who live near the old town hall in Grafton Street about anti-social behaviour and more serious offences that regularly take place in the alleyway alongside the town hall. I have reported this to our local police and discussed with them the timing and frequency of these offences. I am pleased to report that the police have committed to conducting more and regular patrols in the area. IT’S SUMMER AND THE IRRESPONSIBLE JET SKIERS ARE BACK - As we feared, a minority of Jet Skiers have been behaving irresponsibly off our beach again this Summer. I have discussed what action could be taken with the Head of the Hampshire Maritime Unit and his advice and preference is for everybody to report any incidents on-line via the Hampshire Police Website. If you cannot do that then telephone 101 or 999 if the situation is particularly dangerous.
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Community News for The Bay From Richard & Jon Email. priest.gilbey@live.co.uk Dear Residents Hopefully, everyone is enjoying the floral displays across the Bay, as well as the programme of activities and entertainment, with events catering for all tastes. Shanklin Theatre continue to offer a rich variety of entertainment with Best of the West End on Thursday evenings throughout August, with special tribute acts Carpenters (5), Jive Talkin’ on 12, Cliff Richard and the Shadows 21, Calling Planet Earth 26, and Quadrophenia on 27: with Footsteps performing Lights, Camera Action on 6. Shanklin & Godshill Cricket Club have a full programme of sport, midweek and weekend, throughout the month with details on their website. Rylstone Gardens continues its outdoor concert season with 18 more performances: starting with the Legacy Unlimited (2, 16 & 30), Cowes Concert Band (15 and 22), Sandown & Shanklin Military (10, 17, 24 and 31), Vectis Brass (4, 11 and 28), Bob Howarth (12th & 26th), Martin Hoy (20th), Shanklin Town Brass Band (7), IWSO Brass (21) and Trident Concert (14). Sandown and Shanklin Carnivals, are planned for 30 July (main) and 31 August (illuminated) in Sandown, and Wednesday 3 August (main) and Saturday 6 August (illuminated) in Shanklin – Sandown Regatta returns on 13 and 14 August weekend, with Shanklin’s on Thursday 11 August including Firework display at dusk. 8
Shanklin Football Club’s stalwart Roger Harvey has received the prestigious FA 50 years of service award in recognition to his services to Football in Shanklin and on the Island, and Brian Drudge, and Mick Newnham, have received McDonalds Groundsmen of year award – the club is currently going through a renovation programme before the start of the season. Shanklin Bowls Club continues with weekend and midweek matches, with A team matches against Ryde (9) and Totland (25); B team versus Shanklin A (2), and Totland (13); C team welcome Plessey (13) and Sandown (27); D team host Ventnor (6) and Camphill (20); and E side welcome Bembridge (13) and Sandown (27). Shanklin Age Concern’s programme of activity includes Lunch & Bingo (Mondays), Soup and Chess (Tuesdays), Lunch (Wednesdays), Thursday afternoon Social and Bingo, Friday lunch and the fortnightly flyer trip out – there are Sunday roasts on 3rd Sunday of the month, please contact tel 241019 for more details. Thanks again for all of the volunteers that make this possible – we know the difference these activities make to the residents and visitors to the Bay. Best wishes and thanks again to all for getting in touch. Jon Gilbey & Richard Priest
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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 The Queens’s Green Canopy On Wednesday 13th July, we were both delighted to attend this tree planting event as part of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations. The 1st Shanklin Scout Group led by Mrs Carol Harvey, ceremonially planted three Oak tree saplings within the grounds of the Big Mead Park in Shanklin. The saplings had been donated to the Scout Group by Shanklin Town Council. Each tree sapling has its own individually engraved plaque dedicated to the 1st Shanklin Scout Troop, 1st Shanklin Cub Scouts and the 1st Shanklin Beaver Scouts. Coastal Defence Scheme Update The Shanklin Coastal Defence scheme is seeking to create a sustainable future for Shanklin Esplanade that current and new generations can enjoy. The coastal defences fronting the Esplanade are ageing, with some sections reaching the end of their useful life. If no action is taken to address this, the defences will become increasingly susceptible to coastal erosion. Within the next 30 years this would likely result in significant damage to the Esplanade, the services contained within it, and make access to Esplanade properties difficult. The Environment Agency (EA), in partnership with the IW Council, is planning to refurbish existing coastal defences to reduce the impact of coastal erosion along Shanklin Esplanade. The EA will be collecting data so that they can better understand the current risk from the erosion and flooding from the
sea. This will assist when making decisions about how best to manage it now and in the future. There are 4 key pieces of survey work that the EA have, or will be undertaking this year: 1. A detailed visual survey of the existing sea wall and groynes (completed in February 2022). 2. A topographic survey to obtain accurate land level measurements (completed in May 2022). 3. Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) to survey beneath the surface of the existing seawall (completed in July 2022). 4. Detailed ground investigations to confirm ground conditions and how the existing sea defences have been constructed. This is scheduled to begin in September 2022. The EA have a shortlist of options which will be refined based on investigations over the coming months. The EA will be seeking your views on these options in Spring 2023. There will be various opportunities to view, comment and input your thoughts and suggestions. The EA are also exploring funding options for later stages of the project. For More Information please visit: consult. environment-agency.gov.uk/solent-and-southdowns/shanklin-coastal-defence-schemeinformati/ for updates and to complete the public questionnaire. If you would like to sign up to the EA distribution list and receive project updates via email, please contact the following email address: IOW_FDschemes@ Environment-Agency.gov.uk
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dates for your diary Wednesday 3rd August – Shanklin Main parking. For more info go to www.garlicfestival. Carnival – Parade starts in Popham Road at co.uk 7pm. Thursday 25th August – Newport Illuminated Saturday 6th August – Shanklin Illuminated Carnival – starting at Church Litten and carnival – Floats and parade start in Popham moving off at 9pm Road at 9.15pm Thursday 25th – Monday 29th August - Isle of Saturday 6th August – Vectis Radio Coffee Wight International Scooter Rally August Bank Morning 10am to midday in the studio at the Holiday Weekend at Sandown Airport. On site Riverside Centre. Meet some of the presenters there will be licensed bars and food - visit www. and other listeners. Maybe you would like to vfmscoot.co.uk. Rideout on Sunday. join their team of volunteers, whether that is presenting, marketing, collating news or Saturday 27th August – Children’s Carnival something else. There will be tea and coffee, Day in Ryde. 11am-3pm. With the help of and some biscuits. All they ask for is a donation Shademakers, New Carnival Company, Raw in the bucket to help them to keep going. Samba, Huxley the Magician and many more we put on a number of fun and engaging Wednesday 10th August Ventnor Children’s activities for all the family. The event will Carnival – starting in Dudley Road at 12 noon. take place in different locations in Ryde town Followed by Ventnor Main Carnival from 7pm centre. Such as Minghella’s Square and the starting in Albert Street and on Saturday 13th Town Square and a Children’s Parade through August and the Illuminated Carnival starting the High Street. at Albert Street at 9pm. Monday 29th August – St Helens Carnival Thursday 11th August – Shanklin Regatta. – starting from The Green and moving off at A whole day of fun along Shanklin Seafront. 6.30pm Dancers, stalls, quiz, beach games, Regatta Queen Knobbly Knees, BBQ, and much more Wednesday 31st August – Sandown Illuminated including fireworks at 9.30pm Carnival. Assemble along Culver Parade from 6:30pm, judging starts at 7:30pm. The Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th August main carnival procession starts from Sandown – Sandown Bay Regatta. There will be Library at 8:30pm, leading on a route around sea and shore side fun for everyone plus a the town and finishing back at the library free music event and market stalls lining the best viewpoints include: Beachfield Road, Sandown Esplanade, Magic Shows and Stage Royal Crescent, Melville Street, Fitzroy Street, performances. To finish off the weekend Station Avenue and Albert Road. there will be a spectacular fireworks finale on Sunday 14th August at 9.30pm Thursday 1st September – Ryde Main Carnival – starting at the Esplanade and moving off Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st August - The at 6.30pm. Followed by Ryde Illuminated Isle of Wight Garlic Festival at The Fighting Carnival on Saturday 3rd September moving Cocks Crossroads, just outside of Newchurch. off at 8.30pm. Come and join the fun and soak Tickets in advance or on the day. Free up the heady atmosphere of the evening. All event information was correct at time of print but could be subject to change at any time. 14
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August Facts and Historial Events On the 6th August 1762, the first-ever sandwich was created. It was named after the Earl of Sandwich when he requested a dish involving meat between two pieces of bread. As the story goes, he requested it as he was in the middle of a gambling game and didn’t want to interrupt it.
different though, as it is a sign of imagination, eternal sleep, and oblivion!
August was a big month for the U.S. Civil Rights Movement. It was on the 28th August 1963, that Martin Luther King Jr gave his famous “I have a dream” speech to 250,000 people on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington D.C. Considered to be one of the most iconic speeches in the history of the US, King’s speech called for the end of racial discrimination and for equal rights to all.
There are of course many incredibly famous and important people who have been born in August including Usain Bolt, Madonna, Sean Connery, Barack Obama, Whitney Houston and although not famous, I myself (Debbie).
Unlike most other months, August has just one birthstone – peridot. One of the lesser-known gems, peridots come in shades from grassgreen to a more earthy olive hue. They’re quite a unique gem, and quite rare as they can only be found from two very different sources – they August was once the sixth month of the year. can be formed deep in the earth and expelled In the original ten-month Roman calendar, the to the surface along with lava, and they can be month went by the name of Sextilis, meaning found in meteorites! “the sixth month” in Latin. August was a fateful month for the ancient August is also a little bit unique. In a standard Roman city of Pompeii. On the 24th August, year, there is no other month that begins on the 79AD, Mount Vesuvius erupted near the city. same day of the week as August. The mountain spewed out great clouds of ash, smoke, and pumice, which rained down on Back in the days of the Anglo-Saxons, the Pompeii’s citizens. Unfortunately for Pompeii, month was called Weod Monath. Its translation that wasn’t the end of it either – next came of “weed month” is quite literal – in this month molten lava, which buried the remaining weeds and other plants grow the fastest. residents 7 feet (2.1m) deep!
August is apparently a relatively common name for boys in Sweden. In 2014 it was reported to be the 55th most common name for newborn baby boys. Ironically, only 22 Those born in August are brought into this percent of Swedish boys named August were world under one of two-star signs. If you were actually born in August! born before the 22nd August, you’re considered to be a Leo. If you’re born on the 23rd or later, Rock music lost a you’re a Virgo. Leos are said to be very proud living legend on the people who display great leadership. Virgos, on 16th August 1977, the other hand, are analytical and hardworking when Elvis Presley people, while still being kind and loyal. left the world behind. The King of Rock’s August has two birth flowers – the vibrant health had been multi-coloured gladiolus and the deep crimson going downhill for poppy. The gladiolus flower is said to represent some time, but his generosity, strength of character, and deep death was a shock to sincerity. The poppy flower couldn’t be more the world. Source: the factsite.com
Shanklin Town Mayor Report by Cllr Chris Quirk Big Mead Pond - Following the relocation of over 150 carp from the pond to a nearby pond on the same water course the Big Mead Pond has been fully drained, and the significant build-up of silt will be dredged out in a project funded jointly by the Isle of Wight Council and Shanklin Town Council. The historic water supply to the pond included a long run from the natural springs feeding the pond and these had been damaged and blocked by tree roots, which have now been removed, A second spring has been identified and will also be linked to the feeder to the pond, which should ensure that the pond has an ongoing water flow throughout the year. Once the pond has been dredged the water supply will be diverted back into the pond and once settled the carp will be returned to the pond. You may see the addition of a bluish dye to the pond, this is totally harmless but stops algal overgrowth and maintains water quality. Island Line - The £26million Island Line upgrade by South Western Railway is now complete and successes in boosting sustainability and biodiversity have led to the award of a top environmental rating. Under the World-leading sustainability assessment and rating scheme, CEEQUAL Island Line was awarded a ‘Good’ rating, demonstrating that sustainable development was considered and implemented throughout the project. South Western Railway was praised for the level of stakeholder engagement taking place and Key sustainability successes included engagement with Natural England and the Isle of Wight TRUSTED CARE IN YOUR OWN HOME Council to ensure that the project resulted Making a difference every day in no net biodiversity loss, the installation of Our services include: platform overlays at • Companionship • Respite care six stations to reduce • Personal care • Shopping waste by avoiding the • Dementia care • Meal preparation demolition of existing • Medication support • Running errands platforms and the reuse of excavated ballast Contact Vicky or Katie for more information: and copper stones and Or pop in for a cuppa and a chat: Forest Stewardship 7 High Street, 01983 218318 Council certified timber Bembridge, iow@rightathome.co.uk products. Isle of Wight www.rightathome.co.uk/isleofwight
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Report from Sandown Town & County Councillor Debbie Andre T:- 400744/07948 757977 E:- debbieandre4sandown@gmail.com Facebook:- debbieandre4sandown This year, we expect to have a full programme of events in and around Sandown, including Sandown Regatta, now taken on by Sandown Carnival, over the weekend of 13th and 14th August. Also, as part of this, “Hooray for the Bay” at Brown’s Golf Course on Sat 13th August from 5pm until 9.30pm promises to be a fun event for everyone with live music. Pick up a free Sandown Carnival Programme from the Sandown Carnival Shop for full details.
for those in wheelchairs, mobility scooters and those with pushchairs. Unless there are double yellow lines at the edge of the carriageway, there are no powers of enforcement against a vehicle parked on the pavement, but please be considerate when parking. This is an area that the Department for Transport is looking at and the current regulations may change.
I’ve had complaints recently of pavement parking making the pavements impassable
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I have once again chased the proposal that has been drawn up for Meadow Way and I’m very grateful for the efforts of our local Culver Way, Yaverland regarding restrictions policing team working in collaboration with to on road parking. I am assured that this our planning enforcement team to take legal will be included in the District 4 review action against the owners of the Ocean Hotel which is to take place shortly. Further to get the site tidied up and safe. They have consultation will be held by Island Roads also been active in working with local groups before implementation. I will continue to to both prevent and deal with anti-social press for these works to be completed and behaviour that has been occurring around keep you all updated. Like you all, I’m both our derelict buildings. As you’ll be aware, we frustrated and disappointed that yet another have limited resources both in planning and summer seems to have slipped by without enforcement, but, as an administration we any action. are seeking to address this. The draft island planning strategy that is coming to the Full I have decided to revert to holding my Council in September seeks to strengthen Councillor surgeries monthly on the our position as a local authority in planning first Saturday of the month from 11am matters and I’m grateful to Cllr Paul Fuller to midday at Brown’s, but on the other for his dedication in progressing this. Saturday mornings, I will be coming to the streets in my ward to introduce myself I have had reports of cars gathering at personally. I look forward to meeting Yaverland Car Park late in the evening some new faces as well as familiar ones. to “rev up”. I’m grateful to residents for However, do please get in touch directly alerting me to this and have asked for the if you would like to arrange a meeting gates to be locked in the evening to prevent either face to face, or virtually, if there is a this type of activity. If you are aware of any specific issue that you would like to discuss issues in your area that need an intervention, personally. Also, Cllr Heather Humby please get in touch with me and I’ll do what holds her weekly surgery every Thursday I can to help. I’m also able to engage fellow at 11am at Sandown Library and is also Cabinet Members where issues come under available on 402024 or heatherhumby@ their portfolios. sandowntowncouncil.gov.uk
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