Island Magazines June 2022 Sandown and Shanklin area

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June 2022

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You can now leave your household batteries out for collection with your general waste (black bins/black gull-proof sacks).

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To ensure the batteries are kept separate to other household general waste, batteries should be placed safely and separately on top of your closed black bin or gull-proof sack in their own clear sandwich sized bag.

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You can recycle small batteries of all shapes via the scheme. These typically include: • AA • AAA • Small round (watch type batteries) • Square batteries • Old rechargeable household batteries Batteries must always be removed from electrical items before being collected.

Large batteries such as laptop/phone/power tool batteries and car batteries or items where the batteries cannot be removed should be taken to your nearest Household Waste Recycling Centre.

Welcome to the June issue which marks the beginning of Summer. There is no better place to spend sunny days and long evenings than on our island with so much to see and surrounded by beautiful beaches and countryside.

This issue also marks that we are halfway through the year already. How is your year going so far? Did you set yourself plans at the beginning of the year and have they happened or are they on the back burner?

One of my plans this year was to spend more time outdoors, having great adventures on my bike, exploring the island on two wheels, and enjoying regular stops at local cafes and tearooms... sadly due to one thing and another this hasn’t happened so far, but I am not giving up and I hope to have those two wheels in motion very soon.

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Probably the biggest news for June is the Platinum Jubilee - it seems that communities across the island are coming together and have been planning all types of events, from picnics in the park, to crafts and markets, live music, and much more. If you are holding a street party, I hope you have a great day and feel free to send me any pictures of your event.

This month’s issue is packed as normal, with news, advertisers, puzzles, and features.

I hope you enjoy reading this issue and look forward to catching up with you again next month, until then have a fabulous June.

Debbie

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Community News for The Bay From Richard & Jon Email. priest.gilbey@live.co.uk Shanklin & Godshill Cricket Club have a full month of fixtures, with the Evergreens at home against Westover (2nd), Wandgas (9th), Binstead (16th) and Health Associates (30th); Saturday and Midweek matches against Folland (4th), Northwood (10th), Pinner (15th), Dorset Hospitals (17th), Kerala (18th), Sussex Ukrainians (24th), Northwood (25th), and Havant (29th); with Street parties are planned across the Bay, with Browns Golf Course, Furze Hill Road, youth sides at home on 12th and 26th. several off Sandown Road, on Shanklin esplanade; as well as commemorative church Rylstone Gardens continues its outdoor concert season with 22 performances: services, bell ringing, and Shanklin Chine Sandown & Shanklin Military Band 1st, 8th, unveiling its new Jubilee terrace: and we 15th, 22nd, and 29th; Vectis on 2nd, 9th, hope to report on a special visit in the next 16th, 23rd, and 30th; Shanklin Town Brass edition of the magazine.

Band 5th and 26th; Martin Hoy on the 12th; Congratulations to Shanklin Football Club Trident on the 19th; Bob Howarth Big Band on 19th; Bob Howarth’s Big Band on 14th Managers – Paul Haward has led Shanklin and 28th; Cowes on 13th, 20th and 27th; to 3 cup finals and his side has won IW Legacy on 7th and 21st; and Happy Days Big Division 1, a tremendous achievement for Band on the Jubilee weekend (4th).

Paul, the team, and all of the volunteers at the Club; and Kate Ednay and Shannon Shanklin Kilcullen securing Voluntary the Hants Div 1 Youth & championship, with Community players preparing for the Centre have Island Games in 2023. received a grant to help Shanklin Theatre with film continue to offer a rich projects on variety of entertainment Christ Church, with Henning Wehn and the Royal on Friday 3rd,(It’ll All Visits to Come Out In The Wash), the Bay, as the 50th Anniversary well as well of the Savoyards on 11 researched June, and tribute acts story linked to an event in WW2 that California Dreamers (25th) and Simon & resonates today; and Shanklin FC have had Garfunkel (26) – with weekly showings of funds to help with their youth sides.

Beyond The West End (Thursdays).

Hopefully, you will be participating in community events to celebrate the Platinum Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II – for many residents there will be memories of the 1965 visit to Sandown and Shanklin, and a special film is being produced by Shanklin VYCC to mark the occasion.

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Interesting Facts and Historical Events for June June is a time when summer is really starting to get into full swing! Every day lasts just that little bit longer.

There are multiple theories as to what the month of June was named after. One theory is that it was named after the Roman goddess of marriage, Juno. Another theory is that its name originates from the Latin word iuniores, which translates into “younger ones”. Yet another possibility is that the month was named after Lucius Junius Brutus, the founder of the Roman Republic.

June was called ‘sera’ monath by the Anglo-Saxons, which translated into “dry month”.

June used to be the fourth month in the year. Before Julius Caesar came to power, the calendar year only had 10 months. In 46 BC he created the Julian calendar by adding two more months to the year, which made June the sixth month.

No other month in the year begins on the same day of the week as June.

June has both the longest and the shortest day of the year ( June 21st), and depends on whether you live in the Northern or Southern hemisphere.

Television licences were issued in Britain for the first time on 1 June 1946; they cost £2 If you were born on or before June 20th, then you’re a Gemini. Geminis are said to be passionate, adaptable, and smart. If you’re born on or after the 21st of June, though, then you have the Cancer star sign. Those born under this sign are said to be loyal friends with great emotional depth.

June was apparently not very popular with William Shakespeare, as it was only referenced in two of his famous plays – Cleopatra, and Henry IV. The birth flowers of June are the honeysuckle and the rose. Both of these flowers are symbols of all things relating to love, desire, generosity, and affection.

If you’re a big fan of tennis Wimbledon begins on June 27th.

June has three birthstones – alexandrite, moonstone, and pearl. Alexandrite is said to represent longevity and health. Moonstones are said to bring good luck and are associated with love and passion. Finally, pearls, the main birthstones of June represent purity and faith.

June 3rd, 1937, The Duke of Windsor married Wallis Warfield Simpson in Monts, France. As King Edward VIII, he had abdicated the British Throne in December of 1936 amid tremendous controversy to marry Wallis Simpson, an American who had been divorced. Following the wedding, the couple lived in France and had minimal contact with the British Royal family. The Duke died in Paris on May 28th 1972 and was buried near Windsor Castle.

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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 waste collection policy FURTHER ACTION UNDERWAY is to recycle as much as REGARDING THE OCEAN HOTEL possible to divert it from going into landfill SITE I just want to reassure residents that further which costs money and is bad for the to my report last month about the condition environment. of the site, I have continued to engage with IW Council Officers, Police and the media, To encourage residents to recycle as and the case now has a much higher profile. much as possible, the Council will issue residents with a second green recyclable You will have seen newspaper reports that bin if one bin is too small for your family’s used my information. The Owners have requirements. To obtain a second green appealed the Sec 215 Order to clear and bin or bag you can apply on-line at www. secure the site and at the time of writing iwight.com/waste or call 823777. If you a Court Hearing has been scheduled for do not have room for a second bin you 20 May, but this is probably a preliminary can put paper/cardboard in a separate hearing which will lead to a full hearing.

Unfortunately, this all creates further delays white or clear bag and place it next to your green bin on collection day. Can I also in achieving our aim of getting the site remind residents that bins should not be regenerated. left on pavements. If you cannot store the bins, you can have waste bags instead. All THINKING OF BUYING A MOBILE bins and bags should be removed from HOME - BUYER BEWARE! pavements within 24 hours of emptying.

I have recently been asked for help from WHITE CORNER BUILDING some residents living on holiday parks - FITZROY ST / STATION AVE who, having bought a mobile home to – ACTION IN HAND live in permanently, and accepted verbal assurances they could do so, find that after The IW Council has previously negotiated a while they are being told to leave the site with the new owner of the derelict white as they were not actually allowed to live in building on the corner of Fitzroy Street them permanently. Some buyers have lost and Station Avenue to conduct exterior thousands of pounds. improvements as soon as possible. The work has not been done and the owner has RECYCLING & WASTE BINS – not responded to efforts to contact them.

ADDITIONAL WASTE BINS IW Council Officers are resurrecting the I often hear comments from residents about official case for Sec 215 enforcement order that was suspended when new owners their waste bins being too small to take bought the building and gave assurances all their waste. Unfortunately, sometimes recyclable waste is put into their black non- that they would carry out the required recyclable waste bins which then quickly fill work. It should not be too long before the Enforcement Order is issued. up. The rationale behind the IW Council’s 8

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From joy’s humble

crumble kitchen

In this issue we continue to look and find ways of helping each other along the difficult path that today’s living brings to so many of us. This month is about feeding the family for under £3 and these recipes will hopefully become a firm favourite.

Next month we will be looking at ways to reduce food waste by making your vegetables go further, with suggestions for making edible use of peelings and skins.

TOP TIP Use the kettle to boil water quickly and transfer to pan on hob for boiling vegetables and pasta.

TOP TIP

Get rid of ants with cucumber peel – place strips of peel along their entry point – they don’t like it – not toxic, not expensive.

FAMILY FAVOURITE SAUSAGE RAGU

CORNED BEEF HASH with POACHED EGGS

Serves 4

2 tbsp veg/olive oil 4 potatoes – diced 1 onion – finely diced 12oz/340g corned beef (supermarkets own brand) 4 medium eggs Tomato ketchup

Fry the onion in a little of the oil until soft. Boil potatoes until soft – drain and add to the onions with the remaining oil. Crumble or dice the corned beef into the pan and mix well - season. Spoon mixture into suitable dish/pan for grilling – grill for 2 – 3 minutes.

For the Eggs: Bring half a pan of water to boil (see our top tip)– add a dash of vinegar and swirl the water with a spoon - bring down to simmering point. Crack an egg into a ladle and pour into the water – repeat with each egg – cook for 2 minutes – drain. Remove pan from grill and top with poached egg. Squeeze of ketchup and serve with any leftover veg.

Serves 4

340g/12oz penne pasta 1 onion – chopped and 2 garlic cloves – crushed chopped tin tomatoes x 2 2 tsp sugar plus 1 tsp oregano 1 pk 12 pork chipolatas 1/2 cup semi skimmed milk and grated cheese

Using a large frying pan gently cook the sausages– after 5 minutes add the onion (fat will brown the sausages and onion) cook together for 2 minutes – drain off excess fat – slice sausage.

Add tinned tomatoes, sugar, garlic, milk, oregano & seasoning (optional: add peas) – gently cook together for 10 minutes. Cook the pasta – according to pkt. instructions – drain. Mix pasta and sauce together and cook for 2 minutes – plate up and sprinkle cheese over.

EASY FRITTATA serves 4 400g leftover cooked potato – sliced ½ onion – finely chopped 4 eggs – well beaten Cheese – can add bits of bacon and/or peas.

Oil in the pan, medium heat, add potato and onion – cook till crisp Whisk eggs together in a bowl, season and pour over potato and onion.

Cook gently until sides set, sprinkle cheese over – grill until firm and golden.

Eat hot with broccoli – eat cold with salad – or on its own – Bon appetite!

Buying and Selling Antiques and Collectables Are you looking for a free valuation for your antiques, coins, medals, and other collectable items? If you are then a visit to Victoria Antiques is a must. They are a local business and have been established for fifteen years and owner John certainly knows his stuff with a keen interest in older coins from Cromwell period to around George V. Victoria Antiques relocated to Regent Street in Shanklin six years ago and their window display and shop front attracts the attention of many people walking by. They encourage customers to come in and browse as you never know what you will find. Working in the shop with John is Sally, who also has a great knowledge of antiques and plays an integral part of this local business.

They have a great selection of jewellery, coins, statues, keepsakes, and much more unusual and unique pieces. They have a great following online and list many items via their Instagram, Facebook and Twitter accounts so please follow them to ensure you don’t miss out.

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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 Isle of Wight Coastal Defence Schemes Update - The IOW Coastal team are currently preparing activities to engage with communities and stakeholders about the capital projects. Councillors will be invited to meet the project team and introduce the relevant scheme in their ward. Over the next 3 months the IW Costal team will also carry out further data collection and site investigation works to support the option development process.

More specifically: Shanklin projects. The first project newsletters were published in May with the aim of introducing the project to the local community and stakeholders, inviting members of the public to take part in a consultation exercise and providing information of the upcoming work on site. Information will be posted to residents and businesses in the local parish and uploaded to the project website. If you would like more information, please contact the project team or visit the programme website: consult.environment-agency.gov.uk/solentand-south-downs/isle-of-wight-coastaldefence-schemes-information Island Roads Update - Road sign and road markings: Island Roads will be undertaking night time visual inspections of road signs and road markings over the next month, in line with national guidance to make sure they are up to the required standards. Accessibility works: Work by the IW Council and Island Roads to make pavements more accessible to all pedestrians is being ramped up once more.

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locations throughout the Island. On completion of the programme, at least another ten crossing points as part of the Highways work to upgrade footways will be completed in this coming year. This year’s work is in addition to more than 70 new crossing points delivered recently both through the Highway upgrade programme and using additional money prioritised by the IW Council to find accessibility schemes. Maintenance works: Year-round work continues to maintain the highway network, responding to reported defects, and carrying out repairs as required. If you wish to report any issues in your area, please use the ‘Fix my Street’ facility via the Island Roads website: www. fms.islandroads.com - On this facility you will also be able to see if it has already been reported and track the progress of issues raised. Alternatively, please contact us directly for assistance.

Shanklin Performing Arts Centre (formally the Old Library) - The legal documents relating to the purchase of the property by the theatre’s trustees have now been signed off with the solicitor, directors and the IW Council legal team. On the 9th May, after exchanging documents, the Shanklin Theatre and Community Trust are now the proud owners of the Performing Arts Centre. The digital display screen at the centre is now displaying more content and information on the centre including its activities. As part of the funding agreement for the screen with South Western Railway - Customer and Communities Improvement Fund, the information displayed is replicated at Shanklin Railway Station.

Shanklin Town Mayor Report by Cllr Chris Quirk I am delighted to report that the repairs to the cliff staircase between Luccombe and the beach known as Appley Steps have been completed, with only the installation of new railings at the top still outstanding. The steps should re-open early in June.

As we come to the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, I am pleased to confirm that the clock on the Jubilee Memorial on the Esplanade has been repaired and is now working again.

The original monument was installed to mark the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria, and subsequently had a new stone added to mark the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth ll. The monument is scheduled for restoration work later in the year, when the Platinum Jubilee inscription will also be added.

The Esplanade also benefits from a new flagpole having been erected replacing the previous flagpole that had to be removed as it suffered from rot. The new pole will be flying the Platinum Jubilee flag throughout June.

Going on to the Platinum Jubilee, there will be events to celebrate the occasion over the special bank holiday weekend: Friday 3rd June there will be an event on and around the Pier Apron and beach • Hog roast • Live bands and DJ all day • “Coco Cabana” performances by Dance Vibez • Children’s entertainment by the Lower Hyde Entertainment Team • Hula Hoop and Limbo Dance competitions Saturday 4th June at Falcon Cross Hall and around Town • Rotary table-top sale at Falcon Cross Hall • Buskers around the Town Sunday 5th June The Big Jubilee Picnic at Rylstone Gardens from 11.30 am to 7.00 pm • Live music with Derek Sandy and Company B • More live music with Break the Ice, Maurice Kachuk, Jake & Tilley, and EMZ Wight • Shanklin Brass Band in concert • Refreshments Tent • Pimm’s Tent • Strawberries and Cream stall • United Churches of Shanklin Platinum Jubilee Service to finish All are welcome. Bring your own picnic and sun cream and join us for a day of musical fun.

A limited supply of deck chairs will be available on a first come first served basis, but feel free to bring your own outdoor chairs. Please walk if you can as parking spaces will almost certainly be hard to find, if you do drive please park considerately.

dates for your diary Monthly on a Monday - Mah Jong group meet at 1.30pm at Porter Club in Lake. The club is about 150 yards from Lake traffic lights and 250 yards from the station and has a car park. Please contact debwyke@ hotmail.com for details. The next date is the 20th June Saturday 4th June - Rowing Club Annual Regatta from 12pm – 6pm. Ryde Rowing Clubs Annual, Hants & Dorset Amateur Rowing Association Championship Rowing Regatta. Racing in Coxed Fours, Coxless Pairs and Doubles and Single Sculls for men and women in various statuses over an 1800m course from Appley Beach, out towards Ryde Pier and return. Free to the public with refreshments available.

Sunday 5th June - Sandown’s Jubilee Big Picnic at Brown’s from 12.30 to 4.30.

Wear red, white and blue for a fun packed celebration. Bring your own picnic, music, licensed bar etc.

Monday 6th June - Isle of Wight Family History Society open meeting, everyone welcome. The Voluntary Aid Detachment and Island VAD Hospitals – talk by Hazel Pullen at Arreton Community Hall, Main Road, Arreton, PO30 3AD. Doors open 2pm talk starts 2:15pm or 2:30pm lasts about 45 minutes. Admission members of the Isle of Wight FHS - £1; non-members - £2 Wednesday 8th June - Wight Proms Wednesdays - Lunchtime Concerts at Northwood House, Cowes at 12.30pm. Anne Denholm (Harp) Former Official Harpist to HRH The Prince of Wales. Tickets: www. wightproms.co.uk/wednesdays or on the door.

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Friday 10th June – Quiz Night at Browns Golf Club, Yaverland Road, Sandown in aid of Alzheimer Café IOW. Teams of up to 4 people. £5 per person. Raffle and a bar. Booking essential. Call 01983 220200 or email info@alzheimerscafeiow.org.uk Saturday 11th June - Vectis Radio Coffee Morning from 10am to midday in the studio at the Riverside Centre. Meet some of the presenters and other listeners. Come and have a general chat. Hand sanitisation is available and compulsory, as is signing in and out. We ask that you have a negative lateral flow test before entering the studio, and if you are not on the air or eating or drinking, please keep a safe distance from others. We will have tea and coffee for you, and some biscuits, plus we have been promised homemade cakes. All we ask is for a donation in the bucket to help us keep going.

Saturday 25th June – Round the Island Yacht Race - This favourite yacht race is sailing’s answer to the London Marathon as over 1,500 boats, crewed by some of the biggest names in sailing as well as keen amateur sailors, skim past The Needles, the Island’s distinctive rocky structure, round St Catherine’s Point and Bembridge Ledge and back into the Solent.

Are you organising a community event in the coming months? Email the information to islandmagazines@ gmail.com and we will share the details on this page.

All event information was correct at time of print but could be subject to change at any time.

The Art of Practice

by Moira Moseley-Brown

Piano & Theory of Music Teacher “My child wanted to play the piano yet doesn’t want to practise.”

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It should be noted that the child said they would like to play an instrument. I have never heard a new pupil say that they “would like to practise an instrument.”

Adults know how much work goes into performing the arts, but a child only sees or hears the finished article and wants to do it for themselves. They dream of being able to get up on stage and wow their friends with their impressive performances.

Yet, the apparent ease of a performance belies the obsessive work that has gone on behind the scenes for many years beforehand.

At this stage, the child has no concept of practice, what it is, what it entails or how to do it.

Other than teaching how to read music, the job of a music teacher is to teach how to practise.

The art of practice takes a long time to absorb. It is the art of tricking the brain into concentrating on a bar/passage/scale without getting bored, and it has to become more alluring than the dream of the performance.

One of my favourite things to practise is scales. But with a twist. Once you have discarded the traditional “up and down” of a scale, it can become a rebellious and enjoyable experience, because on the piano you can try playing two different scales at the same time!

Like a pet, an instrument is part of the family. It sulks if it is ignored, and it chimes happily when it has attention. The only routine that I ask to be established is to sit at the piano as often as possible. Once you are sitting at the instrument, practice will come - eventually.

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Report from Sandown Town & County Councillor Debbie Andre T:- 400744/07948 757977 E:- debbieandre4sandown@gmail.com Facebook:- debbieandre4sandown I always enjoy this time of year when the weather gets warmer, and we enjoy sunny days on our beautiful island. It’s become a bit of a tradition in my household to have a “tourist day” once a year when we remember the exciting times when we first came to the island over 14 years ago. There are so many activities to enjoy which makes the planning fun. It doesn’t have to cost a fortune. The pleasure of sitting on the beach with an ice cream, watching the waves and feeling the sand between our toes. It’s important to look after ourselves and take time out for simple pleasures in our day-to-day busy lives.

This month we are celebrating the Platinum Jubilee of our Queen. Communities across the island are coming together to celebrate with many different events going on. Whether you are a royalist or not, it’s a great opportunity to come together as a community and enjoy spending time together. The Big Lunch is being organised at Brown’s Golf Course from 12 30 to 4 30 and everyone is invited to come along.

I’m immensely grateful to our local police for the support that they are giving in respect of holding irresponsible developers to account by issuing a Community Protection Notice Warning with the following conditions that have to be completed by 10th June: Erect a secure perimeter fence around the entire site and regularly inspect and maintain; Install CCTV which covers access and egress points with accompanying signage; Board every access point including all broken windows and doors on every level of the building to prevent trespass.

This action has only been possible because of the reports consistently being made to the police by residents and they ask that everyone continues to report any issues with our derelict buildings as the next stage, if this warning isn’t complied with by the due date, is a full Community Protection Notice, which, if breached, constitutes a criminal offence. Together we can make a difference.

I was disappointed that Sandown Town Council didn’t agree to budget for an Enforcement Officer, the feeling being that this was for the IOW Council to fund. Addressing the derelict buildings that blight our lovely town is certainly residents’ number one priority and we need to work collectively to address this.

There is funding available towards the cost of producing a Neighbourhood Plan which would enable us all to agree on how we want to improve and grow Sandown.

This would be a consideration in planning applications once agreed. The first stage is to express an Expression of Interest to secure grant funding, and I am working closely with our clerk to ensure that we make this submission.

I now hold my Councillor surgeries on Saturday mornings from 11am to midday at Brown’s. However, do please get in touch directly if you would like to arrange a meeting either face to face, or virtually, if there is a specific issue that you would like to discuss personally. Also, Cllr Heather Humby holds her weekly surgery every Thursday at 11am at Sandown Library and is also available on 402024 or heatherhumby@sandowntowncouncil.gov. uk I’m here for you, just get in touch.

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By the time this is printed, we shall be in the middle of the exam season. It’s not an easy time for anyone but it also highlights who has prepared and who hasn’t, as well as their attitude to their own future.

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However, for a number of students, the exams are the final pain to suffer before they are finally released from the school system - it’s a brutal truth that schools do not cater for everyone. What happens next for them is telling too - some will enter the workforce and find a niche they love. Perhaps one day they’ll return to learning because then higher education will mean something for them and their careers.

Some will flounder without the structures that schools offer; they will feel lost and uncertain, unsure of themselves, and perhaps they’re angry - which often translates as being afraid. School, we may say, failed them – but each story is so much more complicated. For them, I would say, “Pick up any work available and begin a great experiment to find out what you may love doing (or find out what you really don’t like doing!). And get paid to learn!”

The secret? We all improve when we contribute to others. It’s not something that’s on the exam timetable at any level of education, but when we engage in work and service that improves other people’s lives in some manner or form (and I don’t mean just in the voluntary sector - we serve others through selling our services and products too!), then we feel there is something worth doing and worth doing well.

Our secret purpose is to find what that niche is even if it means sitting through those gruelling exams. We certainly know when someone has not found their passion, don’t we? Sour and sullen, they may have scored top grades, but they’ve not learned that little secret of finding a passion that excites them every morning. That is the exam of life - and we can all pass with flying colours if we so choose because we set the exam!

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