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February is the last month of Winter before we move into Spring and hopefully it will be a mild month for us. I don’t mind the cold, as long as it doesn’t rain and I’ll even be happy if we have a scattering of snow. On page 6 you will find my article on e-bikes and whether they are good or not... there has been a lot of hype about cycling on the island and specifically about e-bikes and how they are good for our mental and physical health. You may have had to do a double take of the front cover this month... don’t worry you aren’t seeing things, that really is a fox in the basket of a bicycle. You can read more about Marley on page 4. We have many of our regular features inside, including the latest news reports for the area, puzzle pages and business editorials. Covid is still a threat to us all and the island has really pulled together and worked as one big community in getting so many people vaccinated and boosted and we must give a shout out to everyone who has volunteered and worked at the vaccination centres. If you have any news or information you would like to share in the next issue, please get in touch with me. I hope you have a great February and I look forward to catching up with you again next month.

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What I love most about my job and publishing this magazine is I get to meet some amazing people and animals and the opportunity to support some amazing projects. Today is no different and I have just come back from meeting Marley the fox and Pauline. Marley the fox is nearing her second birthday and she had a tough start. At just 2 weeks old she was abandoned by her mum and was found alone, frightened, and crying on Sandown Seafront by a couple taking a stroll. As there are no dedicated fox rescue centres on the Island, Pauline, who has rescued numerous animals over the years was called and she took in the tiny cub who was covered in flies and ticks, had worms and wouldn’t have survived the night. At the time we were in a full lockdown and getting any help and assistance was proving difficult for Pauline but with the help from a mainland charity, Fox Angels Foundation, Pauline was able to assess that Marley had a few health issues including a problem with her kidneys which still needs treatment every 4 – 6 months. During the rehabilitation process it became apparent that Marley would never survive being released back into the wild as each day and week that passed, she grew more dependent on Pauline and a bond formed that could never be broken and it was at this point that both Pauline and Marley settled into a routine with each other, and it has been this way since. Pauline is extremely Pauline is aware that if any other avenue had been taken adamant that foxes should then Marley would have been put to sleep, but it is clear to NOT be pets and that she see that although she does have health issues Marley is is in no way glorifying the happy and living the best life she could with Pauline, her situation and just because five rescue dogs and numerous other animals. she has a fox it doesn’t mean others should do the same. As there is no longer a dedicated fox rescue facility on the Island, Pauline is creating a dedicated rescue centre aptly named ‘Marley’s Haven’ so she can continue to provide a safe place for cubs and foxes to be cared for, rehabilitated, and released. For this Pauline must expand her current facilities, provide separate units for veterinary care, cub nursery and rehabilitation areas including indoor and outdoor exercise areas. Pauline has the land to accommodate these extra measures and is getting some support from ‘Keep the Ban’ but desperately needs more help to be able to care for multiple animals at a time. She needs various materials for the units, incubators, heat lamps, bedding, medication, and food. Pauline has set up a GoFundMe page for Marley’s Haven and at this stage every pound helps so please donate as much as you can to this great project. To donate please go to https://gofund.me/68e78904 Marley’s Haven will be a much-needed facility. Pauline is available for any rescues (and knowing Pauline it won’t just be foxes) and if you come across an injured fox call Pauline on 07902 148415 and she will do everything in her power to collect, care and release them. It should also be noted that if you find a cub on its own, nine times out of ten it is best to leave the cub as the mother will most likely come back to it. Watch and monitor from a distance but if the mother does not reappear or the cub looks sick/injured then please call Pauline in the first instance. You can follow Marley and Pauline’s journey on Facebook ‘Marley’s Haven’ and Instagram ‘marley_cub_fox’.

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On your Bike… I last rode a bike in 2009. After the event my husband said never, ever again would he ride with me and promptly put my bike outside the front gate with a “free to good home” sign attached to it. To be honest I was rather pleased as I hated every minute of it… Now fast forward to early 2021. I started having thoughts and daydreams about bikes again but this time electric assist bikes! I researched and researched, and I truly believed this was the answer to all my crazy cycling fantasies.

I can describe the whole experience in just a couple of words… Epic, Amazing, Fantastic to name a few. I was well and truly hooked. 25 miles later I was having the time of my life, albeit it was rocky to start with until I had gotten the hang of it. The electric assist bikes aren’t cheating; you still have to pedal, and the assist only comes in when going up a hill. Even now I hardly ever use the full assist.

Obviously, the only option was to buy our own, and 6 months later I am still loving my bike rides. Surprisingly cycling has not I presented had any detrimental effect on my asthma, my facts and in fact I actually feel there is findings to an improvement. My balance my husband is so much better, and I am (and dog) getting fit while doing it. The and well, only negative I can find is that they said, in theory it sounds good but when we can’t go out on them they also pointed out that I can’t ride due to adverse weather etc I very well, I have severe asthma which miss it really badly. On the is aggravated even by walking, I have weekends we set off with the no sense of balance and suffer from a dog in the trailer and explore bad back. So, we decided before we all areas of our lovely island. commit and buy the bikes, (as let’s be Incidentally, we decided to get folding honest they aren’t cheap and are quite an electric bikes so we could put them in the investment) we should hire some for the day car and drive to more remote locations. to see how it goes. We rented our bikes in the West Wight area and set off exploring. We even had a trailer for the dog, who incidentally insisted that he wasn’t attached to my bike as he said I was an accident waiting to happen! Charming!!!! 6

If anybody is thinking about buying an electric assist bike, I highly recommend them – the island is the perfect place for them and it’s exercising the fun way and those are two words I never thought could be used in the same sentence.

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 ISLAND WIDE SPEED REVIEW TO BE CONDUCTED The IW Council and Police get a greater number of complaints about vehicles speeding than most other areas. Specific investigations by police into complaints generally find that incidents of speeding are no greater than other areas. The IW Council is going to take a different approach and that is to conduct an Island wide survey to determine what are the actual speeds drivers are doing on our roads. If the evidence shows that speeds are excessive in particular areas, then resources can be targeted to reduce speeding in those areas. WHY DO PEOPLE FLY TIP? – THE IW COUNCIL WILL COLLECT LARGE ITEMS FROM OUR HOME On occasion we all see sizable items fly tipped in various places around the Island. I suspect that many residents are not aware of the waste services available from the IW Council. The services include: 1. Free of Charge Collection of Large Working Items. The waste contractors will collect large items such as furniture or TVs, etc free of charge so they can be recycled and reused. To use this service, click the ‘Do it Online’ tab on the IW Council website. 2. Bulky and Domestic One-Off Items Collected from Domestic Premises. The waste contractors will collect unserviceable large and bulky items from 8

your home for disposal. There is a charge of £40 for this service which can be booked via the ‘Do it online’ tab as before. Note that a 3piece suite is counted as 3 separate items. 3. Textile Recycling. Households can recycle textiles by placing the items in a clear or white plastic bag and placing it alongside your bin on recycling bin collection week. Unacceptable items include bulky items such as duvets, rugs, pillows, cushions, or shoes. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED – LEARN TO DRIVE A BUS/COACH – GET A PCV LICENCE Would you consider learning a new skill in 2022 to provide a great service to your community? The IW Community Bus Partnership (IWCBP) is always looking for new volunteers to drive our local community buses. You will be taught to drive a bus and get a Passenger Carrying Vehicle (PCV) Licence; all your training and associated costs are covered. The IWCBP currently carries around 35,000 passengers per year, but we would like to extend our service. Most volunteers drive once a week, but you can do more or less, depending upon your availability. All you need is a clean car driving licence. If you are interested, please contact me.

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The name of February comes from the Latin word “februum” which means purification and was named after a purification ritual which was like an early Roman spring-cleaning festival. In Welsh, February is sometimes known as “y mis bach” which means “little month.” The Saxons called February “Sol-monath” which means “cake month” because they would offer cakes to the gods during February. It is the only month when it’s possible to go the entire time without having a full moon. February, March, and November always start on the same day of the week unless it is a leap year. The odds of being born on February 29th are about 1 in 1,461. Those born on a leap day can be called a “leaper” or “leapling.” Sadly, on February 1, 2003, the Space Shuttle “Columbia” broke apart in flight, which killed all seven crew members. The accident was believed to be a result of damage that occurred during lift-off. The tragedy occurred only 16 minutes before the shuttle was scheduled to land. February is one of the most misspelt words in the English language. Even the White House has misprinted the word “February” before in a press release!

The Oldest Written Note in Music by Moira Moseley-Brown If most people can read the 26 letters of the alphabet and blend them together to make words, why are people so amazed when someone can read 7 letters of the alphabet? Contrary to popular belief, music is not difficult to read. Simply put, when the sound goes higher, the ‘blobs’ go higher on the page; and when the sound goes lower, the ‘blobs’ go lower on the page. The rest is just detail. One of my musical heroes is Guido d’Arezzo (c992-c1050). He is credited with working out our system of writing down music, so that his singers did not have to learn everything from memory. He drew a red line on parchment and called it “F”, which is an easy note for a man to sing as it is in the middle of his singing voice. Guido used a very fancy looking “F” with lots of curls. This letter developed over the years to look like a backwards “C” with a couple of dots. The space below the F line he called “E” and the space above the F line he called “G”. If you look closely at this F, the large ‘blob’ is always on the F line, and the smaller prongs or dots are either side of the F line. Over time, 4 more lines were added to Guido’s F line, leaving his original line on the fourth line up. So now anyone who is reading this article (including my pupils) can read a note in the “F” clef (or as musicians like to say “the bass clef”) without resorting to mnemonics! Piano & Theory of Music Teacher Moira Moseley-Brown L.T.C.L G.T.C.L (Hons) P.G.C.E www.iowpiano.co.uk Call 07774 118880

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 You may well have seen mature trees being felled at Big Mead, and you will see further trees felled on National Trust Land next to public footpaths and the bridleway from Cowleaze to Luccombe Down; this is not mindless vandalism but a response to mature ash trees becoming unsafe because of ash die-back disease. In recent years our native ash trees have been suffering from a specific fungus Hymenoscyphus fraxineus (Chalara fraxinea) which causes progressive die back of the trees. In locations where the dying trees could be a risk to public safety, the Isle of Wight Council and the National Trust policy are proactively felling trees before they become dangerous, which in most cases is before the tree has suffered 50% die back in the canopy. The work is underway and will continue being carried out by specialist contractors with specialist equipment that will get the job done as efficiently as possible to cause minimum disruption. An Isle of Wight Council cross party working party has been looking at the problems of littering, dog poo, and fly tipping on the Island. In 2021 there was an increase in fly-tipping on the Island, although the level of incidents has remained relatively constant for the last few years. There is an ongoing issue concerning this antisocial behaviour which costs us all to clear up through financial pressure to increase Council Tax. A word of warning to fly tippers, the maximum fine when convicted is £50,000 plus confiscation of any vehicle involved. Another issue that the working party considered was the appropriate disposal of dog waste. There is a lot of public concern about dog poo not being disposed of properly, and whilst we would like to thank

majority of responsible dog owners who currently deal appropriately with dog poo, we would ask ALL dog owners to do the right thing and would also remind residents that dog poo can be disposed of in any general waste bin – including your black bin at home. ‘Bag that Poo – Any Bin Will Do!’ As we know all too well Covid-19 is still with us, and it can be hard to keep up with rules that keep changing. The Department for Health and Social Care has recently released a media campaign encouraging all 18- to 34-year-olds to get their COVID-19 booster vaccine, as uptake among young people is still lower than other age groups. The evidence is now irrefutable that being unvaccinated or not receiving your COVID19 booster vaccine increases the risk of getting seriously ill from COVID-19. Data from the UK Health Security Agency shows that, over time, two doses are no longer enough to protect people from symptomatic infection, particularly in regard to infection caused by the COVID-19 Omicron variant. A third dose provides around 70% protection against symptomatic infection from the Omicron variant by two weeks after the COVID-19 booster is given, and dramatically reduces the risk of becoming seriously ill and hospitalised. The current criteria for vaccination either by appointment or at a walk-in centre are: • First and second (after 12 weeks of the first dose) vaccinations for young people aged 12-15, as well as 16 and 17-year-olds • First and second (after 8 weeks of the first dose) vaccinations for people aged 18 and over • Booster vaccinations to people over the age of 18 (3 months after second vaccination)

Making Sense of Education by Alex Moseley, PhD By the time you read this our students may have a better idea regarding summer exams. Regardless of government policy and whether we think it has been sensible or not, it’s evident that many pupils are struggling to make sense of school and exams, and hence of their own direction in life. That creates anxiety and despondency. As a highly experienced tutor, I’m also detecting big gaps in students’ knowledge as they begin their exam preparation. With the best will in the world, it will be hard for teachers in schools to cover what has not been learned or understood over the lockdowns. This leaves students’ knowledge shallow or inconsistent. Learning the content is of course necessary, but more than ever young students may need help in learning how to learn, how to organise themselves, and how to apply what they’re learning to what prioritise (exams!). These are life skills.

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Shanklin Town Mayor Report by Cllr Chris Quirk On 6th February this year Her Majesty The Queen will become the first British Monarch to celebrate a Platinum Jubilee. There will be activities throughout the year to celebrate this unprecedented anniversary with a four-day UK bank holiday from Thursday 2nd to Sunday 5th June. On Sunday 5th June people are encouraged to share friendship, food and fun with neighbours as part of the Platinum Jubilee Big Lunch celebration. Information on hosting such events can be found online at www. edenprojectcommunities.com/blog/thebig-jubilee-lunch Organising a street party just for residents and neighbours is simple and does not need a licence but think about planning one now. The number one tip for holding a party is to plan early. If you encounter any difficulties speak to your local councillor who will be happy to help. There are myths about running a street party: Myth 1: It’s too difficult You should not need a risk assessment – as long as consideration is given to the safety needs of all those attending, common sense precautions should be enough. Myth 2: You need a licence You do not require a music licence at a street party unless amplified music is one of the main purposes of the event. You may need a Temporary Events Notice if you plan to sell alcohol, but this is not required if participants are going to bring their own. A Temporary Events Notice currently costs £21 and covers up to 500 people. 14

Myth 3: The law requires complex forms for a road closure and councils need to sign off every detail For most small parties in quiet streets where you need to close a road, all your council needs to know is where and when. They will need at least 6 weeks’ advance notice as they will need to put in place a temporary traffic regulation order. Challenge jobsworth attitudes. Alternatively, you can keep the road open and organise a gathering on private land, such as a driveway or garden, without any requirement to fill in council forms. Myth 4: The law requires a fee to be charged for a road closure The law allows councils to charge for the cost of arranging a traffic regulation order although they are not required to do this and are encouraged not to. If your council is making a charge, you have every right to question why. Myth 5: It’s too late to ask for a road closure Some councils set deadlines to help them manage their work, but there are no deadlines in law, so if they seem unreasonable ask them to be flexible. Myth 6: You need to buy expensive road signs Island Roads may be able to provide signs, but you can hire them. Myth 7: You need expensive insurance There is no requirement from the central government to have public liability insurance. The Big Lunch website have negotiated special rates for street party insurance starting at just £28. continued over the page

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Community News for The Bay From Richard & Jon Email. priest.gilbey@live.co.uk Welcome Bay Residents We hope the New Year is going well, and events, such as the Rotary Sale will be able to go ahead later in the year following postponement due to Covid – our local GP’s, and Fire Station colleagues, have worked to ensure Vaccines have been available, and Pharmacists providing Lateral Flow Tests when available. Age Concern Shanklin continue to provide a comprehensive programme of activity, alongside their lunch menu, and welcome members new and old, as well as welcoming volunteers to support their growing programme – 01983 866109 is their contact number to join or to volunteer. Shanklin Voluntary Youth & Community Centre have increased their menu of activity, with Kettlecise on Tuesdays and Thursdays, Pilates on Wednesdays, the Thursday morning club going from strength to strength with quizzes and indoor sport, Table Tennis on Tuesday morning/night and Thursdays, Judo on Mondays and Aikido on Wednesdays – in addition to drama groups continuing to use the facilities. Shanklin Theatre continue to offer a diverse mix of entertainment, with the Joel Morris Dance Academy performing a Peter Pan Ballet (2nd and 3rd); a Tribute to the much missed John Hannam (6th); an Evening with Explorer Sir Ranulph Fiennes (10th); Coldplay tribute Coldplace (13); comedian Mark Watson (17th); Rolling Stones tribute (18th); Britain’s Got

Talent winner Collabro (19th); The Father Brown who-dunnit Murder in the Mirror (22nd-24th); and a Queen tribute night (26th). Shanklin FC have reached the ¼ finals of the Hampshire Vase, ½ final of the Challenge Cup and face a local derby at Sandown, with Shanklin Reserves away at Northwood in the ¼ finals of the Junior A Cup; and the club are in the process of developing facilities later in the year to meet increasing demand. Shanklin Cricket Club are planning events to celebrate their 150th anniversary, and Shanklin and Sandown Bowls clubs are continuing the indoor league over the winter. Many local organisations have been in touch about events for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee and we’ll cover these in future editions. Best wishes Jon & Richard

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