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Blossom Time... This time of the year is probably one of my favourites, especially seeing the blossoming trees which bring colour to every town and which is a sure sign that Autumn and Winter are gone and Spring and Summer are here. This month’s front cover was taken by Amanda Ellis who has captured the amazing blossom on her plum tree growing in her garden. Amanda moved to the Island over 25 years ago from London and immediately fell in love with Island life. Amanda suffers from a heart problem which has affected her health but her love of photography has kept her spirits up and when she is having a good day she travels around the Island by bus taking photos and on the other days she is happy to sit and enjoy her garden taking photos of the ever changing plants and trees and the visiting wildlife.
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Dear Readers Welcome to the May issue of Island Magazines. Whilst writing this the sun is shining and the days are starting to warm up. The Island has sprung back into life and the tourists are on their way and seasonal businesses are now open. There are plenty of places to visit and things to do across the Island whether it’s a beach picnic, a country walk or visiting one of the many towns to mooch around and see some of the unique local shops. On pages 10 & 11 you will find ‘Dates for your Diary’ which includes details of events happening throughout May. This month’s issue is packed full of news and information and it’s also an ideal way to find local services offered by local businesses. Please take the opportunity to support them and let them know you saw them advertised here. We have been working with the IOW Cats Protection and some of their mature residents and you can find more information about this on page 8. I hope you all have a great May and enjoy the Bank Holidays. Until next month....
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Monthly News Report from Richard Priest 07854 083229 Jon Gilbey 07964 869338 Email. priest.gilbey@live.co.uk toilets earlier than planned, as well as brought forward the programme of major investment, with over £100,000 being spent by Shanklin Town Council to upgrade the facilities and enable minimal charging to contribute to the maintenance costs, as supported in This significant investment is part of the longer December’s public meeting. term regeneration of the Spa site, within the £30,000 has also been allocated for investment Bay, and ensures the longer provision of this in decorative lighting, and plans are in place vital and iconic amenity for residents and to involve other stakeholders in the project visitors alike. and, subject to other cost pressures, further investment is being considered for 2018. Discussions are already taking place about how this amenity can be developed, such as external lighting, to maximise usage (following Additional Defibrillators are now in place around the Town and Esplanade, and we have our campaign, the Lift was used by over had meetings with NHS Ambulance Services 80,000 people and generated £60,000 for reinvestment), and increase its contribution to and the British Heart Foundation, to develop community capacity and awareness – as part of Tourism. the Beat It campaign. We are also in discussions with Southern Vectis to link the Lift with the Breezer service, The Town is also shortlisted for Green Flag, South-East England in Bloom, and Seaside creating a Virtual Museum of Shanklin, Awards – recognising the continued investment involving all 20+ stops on the Route, bringing in Grass Cutting, verge maintenance, hanging to life the history of the Town (involving local schools), and promoting businesses across the baskets and town square troughs, water Town: and including walks, as well as a special improvements, coastal protection, and other projects. Beer and Bus event in the Autumn. The £1 million Shanklin Lift renovation should be completed (or near completion), with the new Cliff Bridge installed, both Lift Shafts replaced and fully functional, and the accessible entrance built.
COMMUNITY SUCCESSES Congratulations to all involved with Shanklin Scouts, Cubs, Beavers and associated groups – we were privileged to attend their annual meeting, witness several members receiving awards and badges, as well as recognise the team of volunteers that organise camps, trips and weekly activities for a growing number of members – the character building programme SHANKLIN PROJECTS benefits local youngsters and enables them to Residents may be aware of a spate of access regional and national opportunities. vandalism in both Tower Cottage and Falcon Cross Toilets, with significant criminal damage Shanklin Town Brass Band came 3rd in the Regional Heats of the National Brass Band and disrupting the availability of these much needed amenities: we have opened Chine Bluff Championship, and have been invited to the National Finals, in Cheltenham, in September 4 Grant applications have already been submitted to enhance the initiative, including local milestones, war-time gun emplacements and pill-boxes, landmark events and celebrity connections – there has already been meetings to extend the concept to other areas of the Island.
News Report for Shanklin continued... – we will hear more about this in the coming weeks, and residents, with visitors, will be able to see the band during the forthcoming season of concerts at Rylstone.
to mark the anniversary – including a commemorative book. Thanks again to all volunteers and helpers that give up their time to make a difference to the community.
Shanklin Cricket Club are celebrating their recent indoor league success, and are now Promoted by Richard Priest, 2 Maida Vale Road, preparing for the Summer season – visitors are Shanklin, IW. PO37 7DB. more than welcome at Westhill, and there is a full programme of matches scheduled. The Carnival Committee recently held the Residential Carehome Queens Selection evening, and thanks to all involved, with Shanklin’s event planned for 22 well furnished comfortable Wednesday 2nd and Saturday 5th (illuminated) rooms in a detached stone building August 2017.
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Adoption time Yes kittens are extremely cute and playful but then again so are these beautiful mature cats who desperately want to adopt some humans so they can have forever homes. They are saddened that they have been overlooked for the newer, younger models but these cats still know how to have a fun time and are well behaved and toilet trained... what more could you possibly want!!! They have so much to offer and still have lots of life in them and plenty of love to give that special person or family. Don’t delay, adopt today. Island Magazines are pleased to introduce these adorable adult cats who want to be given a chance. There are more on the website at www.isleofwight.cats.org.uk or pop in and meet them in person at 122, Marlborough Road, Ryde, PO33 1AW. They are open 11am - 4pm daily but closed on Tuesdays. This little poser is Mittens and she is 3 years old. She doesn’t want to share with other cats or dogs or young children as she wants to be the centre of attention. She is black and white and is always happy to let you play with her.
This handsome chappie is Thomas and he is simply adorable and these photos do not do him justice. He is happy to live with dogs, cats and children and has a lovely laid back attitude to life.
This white and tortoiseshell pussy is Twizzy. In real life she isn’t as stern as her photo portrays her. She doesn’t want to live with other cats and her mind isn’t made up yet as to whether or not she likes dogs. Ideally she would be suited to an older family. She is happy and loving and desperately wants her forever home.
My lords, ladies and gentlemen, may I introduce you to Princess... This beautiful tabby is 9 years old but certainly isn’t over the hill just yet. Princess wants her owners all to herself and isn’t happy to share with children, cats or dogs and would ideally be more suited to a more mature person/family.
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Whisper is tortoiseshell and white. She is ever so pretty and has a lovely personality. She is looking for some mature humans to offer her a loving home, but she doesn’t want to live with other cats or dogs as she wants you all to herself.
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Dates for your Diary Every Thursday – Lake Health Walks – Meet at Lake Common at 10.30am. All welcome. Contact Rosemary 406590 2nd Tuesday of every month Shanklin Hyde WI meet at the Shanklin Methodist Church, Regent Street, For further information call: 07908304696 2nd Friday of every month – Sandown Library Cinema Club 7pm (doors open 6.40pm). Tickets available on the door or in advance from Sandown Library - £3 per person Monday 1st May – All along the Riverbank. Explore an animated 2 mile stretch of the River Yar, along the old railway line Sandown – Alverstone – Newchurch. Walk or cycle at your own pace and join at any point. Countryside displays, activities and crafts, music, maypole and morris dancing. Teas, BBQ and licenced bar. Download programme from www. thenewcarnivalcompany.com or call 716095
and East Cowes on the 6th May. Market stalls providing polish food and crafts at Kings Square East Cowes. Wreath laying and dedication, polish dancing troup and much, much more. For a full list of programme events got to www.blyskawica-cowes.org.uk Tuesday 9th May- Shanklin Hyde WI where guest speaker Maggie Cameron will give a new talk on “Let’s Face It”. Competition for the month: Photograph “At Rest” and as always members Best Bloom. We meet in the Shanklin Methodist Church Hall, Regent St, 7pm for 7:30pm. New members and visitors most welcome. For further information call Chris on 07908304696 or 863293 Wednesday 10th May – Adults Arts & Craft Group at The Chapel, Winchester House, Sandown Road, Shanklin 10am – 11.30am This weeks activity is pom poms and cost is £2 to members and £3 for non-members. For more information contact us on 01983 862441
Monday 1st and Monday 29th May – Chale Car Boot Sale 9.30am - One of the most popular car boot sales to support the maintenance of the Chale Recreation Ground and raise funds towards the cost of building changing facilities on the site.
Friday 12th May - Beach Clean from 4pm – 5.30pm Meet at Winchester House to then go down to Shanklin Beach for a little clean up. Free tea and coffee afterwards to warm up
Thursday 4th May – Sunday 7th May FRIENDS OF THE ORP BLYSKAWICA SOCIETY - 75th Anniversary Commemoration at various locations in Cowes and East Cowes. If you’re in Cowes and East Cowes during the first week of May, you’ll notice a plethora of Polish events, activities and exhibitions springing up around the towns. Exhibitions in Cowes and East Cowes. Presence of Polish and British Warships. Blitz walks in Cowes
Saturday 13th May - Isle of Wight Family History Society One Day Conference, Exhibition & Annual General Meeting. The theme this year will be, “Born on the Isle of Wight and what happened next”. Held at Riverside Centre, The Quay, Newport PO30 2QR There will be 3 talks during the day. Admission to talks - members of the Isle of Wight FHS £8; non-members £10 (pay on the door) For further information go to www. isle-of-wight-fhs.co.uk
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Dates for your Diary Saturday 13th May – Riverfest 2017 from 11am – 3pm at Newport Harbour, Town Quay, Newport. It’s the 10th Anniversary of this popular free community event. Dancing, music, local food and drink, boats of all sizes, local charities and enterprises. Rides and free fun! A great day out on Newport’s historic quay. Come along and experience free entertainment. Boats and water craft of all sizes will be there. Please sail along to this event, or walk or cycle. Hosted by The Footprint Trust Charity.
Marlborough Road, Ryde. All you can eat tea and cake. Just £5 per person.
Friday 19th May – Fun Quiz Night in conjunction with Isle of Wight College Restaurant. Teams of 4 or join up with others to form a team. All proceeds to Vectis Radio FM fund and Vectis Radio 4Ps Training School. £10 per person to include your meal prepared, cooked and served by the IW College students. Licensed bar available on the night. (£5 from each sale goes to the VR FM fund and 4Ps Training School)
Wednesday 31st May – Cat Behaviour Talk by Nicky Trevorrow at Riverside Centre, Newport at 7pm. Tickets £4
Sunday 28th May – Mottistone Manor Open Day 9.30am – 4.30pm. Take this rare opportunity to see inside the family home. There is a charge for entry to the house for non NT members in addition to the garden entry price. It is not possible to buy a ticket for the house. Garden open as usual. Meet at Mottistone gardens, Mottistone, Nr Brighstone PO30 4ED
*all event information was correct at time of print.
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Saturday 20th May - Forestside WI are For all your external cleaning holding a spring fair at Newport Scout hall, Woodbine Close, Newport from 2-5pm. Stalls needs... include plants & garden items, tombola, Soft Washing & Pressure Washing bottle stall, jewellery, white elephant, cakes of Render, Roofs, Driveways, and raffle. Cream teas will be served all Gutters, Cladding, Awnings, afternoon, so please come along. Proceeds in Patios and virtually any other aid of scout hall funds Saturday 27th May – Sunday 4th June - Gatcombe & Chillerton Scarecrow Festival. This year sees the return of our Gold award winning Scarecrow Festival. FREE of charge & fun for all the family. Enjoy a nice cup of tea and slice of cake at Aunt Sally’s Tea Room or sup a pint at The Gallybagger Inn. Sunday 28th May – Mad Catters Tea Party from 1pm – 4pm at Cats Protection, 122,
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FIRST ACT EASTER PRODUCTION Once again, First Act gave a brilliant performance at Shanklin Theatre, when they presented their Easter production, named ‘In the Beginning’ which depicted the story of the seven days of creation. It is always heart warming to see the cast and their support team put such enthusiasm and joy into their performance.
WIGHT DISCOUNT FAREWELL. It will be sad to say goodbye to Carol and Chris Ellison, who have run the Wight Discount Store in Sandown High Street, and have given service with a smile for many years, to both locals and visitors. Having reached retirement age, they have decided to retire to the mainland, to be nearer their family. The business is to continue, under the ownership of Wendy Arnold.
First Act will soon be commencing work on their Christmas production, which is named ‘The Snow Queen’ and will be held on Monday 11th and Tuesday 12th DECEMBER......Please put the date in your diary!
ISLE OF WIGHT DAY CONFIRMED. Ben Rouse, High Sheriff of the Island, is to continue Isle of Wight Day, which this year, is to be held on September 23rd. The aim of the event is to bring people together, and to celebrate everything which is great about LLOYD’S BANK VAN our Island. It is again hoped that the public, Following the closure of Lloyd’s Bank in organisations and the business community Sandown High Street, it is reassuring to know will again give their support to the event. that Lloyd’s will supply a mobile van on a three days a week basis, at Station Avenue MORE STREET ART FOR SANDOWN. Car Park. Lloyds will be able to conduct Following on from the art work undertaken nearly all normal banking services, and is well by local artist, Tony Trowbridge in Sandown equipped and able to provide services for High Street, he has now extended his talent disabled customers. Further details regarding to creating a Fossil Art Trail, which relates the days and times that the mobile bank will to Sandown’s prehistoric past, and depict a be operating, will be announced shortly. giant octopus, and shark, named respectively, Cephalapod, and Hybodlus Shark, once PUBLIC URGED TO MAKE USE OF THEIR common in Sandown over ten million years PHARMACY. ago. Once again, the IW Clinical Commissioning Group is urging the public to make use of A giant Lantern Fish and a Hammerhead their pharmacy for expert advice and shark, have also been privately commissioned 14
Sandown Report from Heather Humby continued at the Beach Shack on the revetment. Tony, who has displayed his work world wide, has stated he would like to would like to paint a large dinosaur on the wall behind the rubble on the Savoy site, which he feels makes Sandown look like Kosovo.
Charles Chapman, Chairman of the Isle of Wight Council, who felt it had been a fabulous result.
SANDOWN FORUM Sandown Forum was formed in 1996, and it’s membership is made up of representatives of If anyone would like to sponsor Tony’s work, many Sandown organisations, including local and help pay for the paint to help brighten up councillors, from both the Town and County Council’s who are able to obtain the views of our town, they should telephone 0779 601 residents, and also listen to suggestions for 4004. improving services and enhancing the town. If you belong to any organisation that does THE BAY COMMUNITY KID’S not have a member on the Sandown Forum, Following their success in submitting the and would like to be represented, please winning entry in the South/South West contact me by telephone 402024. Railway poster competition, the Bay Community Kid’s were delighted to receive Promoted by Heather Humby, 7, Pier Street, Sandown, further congratulations from Councillor Isle of Wight
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Gardening and Websites It might be an odd combination but a mix of a desk job and outdoors work is just what the doctor ordered for Isle of Wight website developer Tim Leal. Having developed websites now for over ten years, a back problem meant a trip to the doctor and a more active lifestyle was prescribed and an interest in gardening turned into a healthy side-line. If you need a new website or want to refresh your current website, then tldesignworks (see main advert) can deliver something modern and fresh. Website hosting and Need a hat for a Wedding, Christening, site backup are all part of the service. From Royal Ascot or a special event? online brochures to e-commerce, contact We have a wide selection of Tim to find out more. Tim is responsible hats, fascinators & hatinators. for several popular Isle of Wight websites Contact Lynn on 07889916383 or 299510 including www.isleofwight.pub and www.welcometotheisland.co.uk as well as www.lynnshats.co.uk popular Isle of Wight musicians Lucid at LynnsHatHire@hotmail.com www.lucidband.co.uk. Lynns Hat Hire or
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- Brickwork & repointing specialist - Fencing, driveways & patios - No job too big or too small - 16 years’ experience
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D. A. Builders are specialists in brickwork and repointing and Dave has over 16 years experience as a bricklayer. Over the last few years they have expanded to cover patios, driveways and fencing. Although based in Sandown they do cover the whole Island and are happy to offer free quotes on all jobs, whatever the size. Whether it be a simple garden wall repair or a new extension to give your home some extra space they will be able to help. Weathering can take its toll on brick buildings and can cause voids in the joints between masonry units, allowing the undesirable entrance of water which can significantly damage your property. To ensure this doesn’t happen call in the experts at D.A. Builders who will provide you with a quality repointing service and can bring a new lease of life to drab and tired brick work. They take pride in their work and ensure it is always finished to a high standard and they are fully insured and always turn up when they say they will. Professional, friendly and reliable are how some of their clients describe them. If you would like more information call D. A. Builders on 07731 844009 or 402039 or see their main advert.
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