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Dear Readers Welcome to the November issue and what a difference a month makes... the evenings are getting darker and the signs are all around us that Autumn is definitely here and on page 15 you’ll find a hearty recipe which is just perfect for this time of the year. On pages 8 and 9 you will find the ‘Dates for your Diary’ with details of events happening across the Island and also with Christmas fast approaching you will find details of upcoming Christmas Fayres. If you have an event happening in December don’t forget to email me the information. You will also find all the latest news reports for your area from local councillors and the ever popular puzzles can be found on page 7 which will definitely keep your brain active. I hope you all enjoy this issue and I look forward to catching up with you next month and please keep using the services of our advertisers and if you have any news please feel free to share it. Debbie

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Sandown Report from Heather Humby - Telephone 01983 402024 E.mail heather.humby@sky.com 7, Pier Street, Sandown, PO36 8JR SANDOW IN BLOOM AWARDS. The winners in the various categories of Sandown in Bloom, were presented with their certificates at the annual award presentation in September, by Sandown Mayor, Raj Patel. The speaker for the event, Mr Paul Brading, Manager of Lloyd’s Bank, thanked all those who had participated, stating that their garden’s and hanging baskets had brightened up the town, making it attractive for both residents and visitors.

SANDOWN CARNIVAL. Both 2016 main and illuminated carnivals have been successful, with street collections up on the previous year. The November 5th celebrations, commencing at 6 pm, will not include a procession, however, many attractions, including a Fire Show, entertainment, food vendors, and sideshows, will be held on the Esplanade and beach, followed by the Firework Finale.

On 9th November, a ‘drop-in’ evening from COULD YOU BE A COUNCILLOR? 6.30-8.30 will be held at The Castle Inn, when Community minded residents are being it is hoped to attract more recruits to help with encouraged to consider becoming a Councillor, the 2017 events. either for Isle of Wight Council, or their local Council. DEVOLUTION BID CONSULTATION The Solent proposals bid consultation closed on Local elections take place in May 2017. Details 18th September, initial results show that across available from IWC registration officer. the area, only 2,531 questionnaire responses were received, and 29% were from the Island! HAMPSHIRE AND ISLE OF WIGHT The comments will now be analysed. CONSTABULARY? At their recent meeting, Sandown Forum A full report will be available once IWC Cabinet expressed concern with the ever increasing have made their decision. loss of the identity of the Isle of Wight within Hampshire Constabulary over the years, the SANDOWN PATIENT PARTICIPATION GROUP. Island has been relegated down to just one As a member of the group, I recently attended of fourteen ‘Neighbourhood District’s, and a meeting when the various options for the joined with Portsmouth, Havant, Fareham and future strategy of Primary Care services on the Gosport Councils to form the Eastern Area Island were discussed, with Caroline Morris, Operational Command Unit. It was decided to Assistant Director for Primary Care at CCG. contact the Home Secretary, Angela Rudd MP, Among items discussed, were the problems pointing out that the Isle of Wight is a separate that needed to be addressed by GP surgeries county, with a unitary council authority, and in providing a seven day service, as there were though small in geophysical size, has both a difficulties in recruiting doctors to the Island. Lord Lieutenant and High Sheriff. The Island should be restored to it’s rightful place within The Sandown Health Centre is now two doctors the Constabulary, and return to the joint short, and in future, more use may have to be Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary, (as made of nurse practitioners and pharmacists. are Devon and Cornwall), which would be a Many procedures are now taking place on the definite start to the process of avoiding any mainland, and already trauma cases are moved further downgrading of the policing system on to the mainland, resulting in greater usage of the Island. the Air Ambulance. 4

Sandown Report from Heather Humby There is to be a public consultation day on 10th November. More information will be available in the local press. ODD’S AND END’S

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Dates for your Diary Saturday 5th November – Sandown November Celebrations from 6pm along the Esplanade. Fireshows, entertainment, Family fun, Food vendors, side shows and firework finale. FREE entry. Brought to you by Sandown Carnival

plus special guests Mark Thomas and Jessica White. There will be a raffle and a bar. Tickets are £5 each and free for children. Tickets can be brought from the studio at Riverside Centre or email dameshirleysteed@gmail.com.

Saturday 5th November – Spooks & Sparks at Victoria Recreation Ground, Recreation Ground Road, Newport from 4.45pm to 7.30pm Come along for an evening combining the best of Halloween and Firework Night. This year is bigger and better than ever with a spectacular firework display, fancy dress (and prizes for best costumes), live music, a magic show, face painting, games and delicious food! Adults £5, Teens £5, Child (Under 13s) £2 and under 5’s are FREE. Gates open at 4:45pm. Cash only on the day. Tickets available from Newport Parish Council, located at The Riverside Centre, The Quay, Newport; Dragonfly, Nodehill or Isle of Wight Radio, Dodnor, Newport and on the gate.

Friday 25th from 2-6pm and Saturday 26 and Sunday 27th November 10am – 5pm. I love Wight Christmas Market at The Garlic Farm, Mersely Lane, Newchurch. Over 30 stalls of IOW Makers, crafters and producers. Christmas gifts and decorations. FREE entry and FREE parking

Monday 7th November - Isle of Wight Family History Society open meeting at Hunnyhill Room, Riverside Centre, Newport - everyone welcome. Talk on military uniforms by Meg Groves. Doors open 7 pm talk starts 7.30 lasts about 45 minutes. Admission members of the Isle of Wight FHS - £1; non-members - £2 Sunday 13th November – Christmas comes early at Barton Manor, Whippingham Road 10am – 4pm. Live music, Christmas BBQ, craft and food stall, dancing, café, roasted chestnuts, winter wonderland, carriage rides, mulled wine. Entrance £5, Concession £4. Under 14 free. Guide dogs only. Raising money for Challenge & Adventure.

Saturday 26th November – The Mad Hatters Christmas Tea Party at Riverside Centre, The Quay, Newport from 11am – 4pm The Lynnette Bailey Academy of Irish Dancing present this themed Christmas fundraising event to send their girls and boys to National & International competitions. With a wide variety of stalls, themed entertainment, food and drink, a themed photo corner courtesy of Wight Photography and much more! Saturday 26th November – Christmas Fayre in aid Parkinsons’ UK (Local Branch) at Wootton Bridge Community Centre. From 10am – 1pm. Free entry. Many craft stalls, childrens corner, refreshments and much more. Entertainment by the Wootton Methodist Ukulele Saturday 26th November – Newport Christmas Market at Holyrood Hall, High Street, Newport from 9am – 3pm. Lots of seasonal cakes, preserves and handmade crafts. Refreshments will be served all day. Free entry

Saturday 26th November – Christmas Fayre at Friday 18th November – Fund raising event Brading Church Hall. 10am – 4pm for Vectis Radio to help with the costs of going FM at the Riverside Centre, Newport. 8pm til Sunday 27th November – Christmas Market at late. An evening with the band All Washed Up The Folly Inn, East Cowes. 10am – 4pm. Free admission. Variety of Unique Christmas 8

Dates for your Diary Gift Stalls. All Proceeds got to Age UK Isle of Wight.

Wednesday 30th November- Come and find out about the good work carried out by the Isle of Wight Bat Hospital, and meet a bat. The venue is Whippingham Community Hall, opposite the Forge, Alverstone Road, Whippingham. Doors open at 7pm for 7.30pm. £2 admission to include refreshments. There will also be a raffle.

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They provide social activities for over 150 members holding adult social evenings on Fridays and Sundays plus a teenage club which runs on Saturdays. On Tuesday evenings they have a self-help group plus many other activities. John’s Club is based at 67a High Street, Shanklin and runs solely on fund raising and grants and they work hard to involve themselves in activities whenever they can. As a result of the hard work their volunteers did they had the opportunity to open their own shop. The shop is mainly run by their members who work extremely hard to keep the project going plus they also have a Facebook page.

Their aim is to provide items as cheap as possible helping people in the community but also helping to provide a small income for the club. To do this they rely on regular donations and the support of the community. All donations are greatly appreciated and collections can be arranged. They take everything from clothes, toys, books, cds, dvds, furniture etc. For more info about John’s Club or to arrange a collection please phone the office on 856865 (open Monday – Friday 10am – 4pm) 9

Monthly News Report for Shanklin. Richard 07854 083229 Jon 07964 869338 Email. priest.gilbey@live.co.uk Dear Residents With Shanklin Town Council, we would like to invite residents to the Public Meeting at Shanklin Theatre on Monday November 21st from 6.30pm to 8.30pm (with doors open from 6pm), with the Agenda covering Public Amenities in Shanklin (including plans for the Lift), Town Council Projects for 2017 and beyond, Shanklin’s Public Realm, and Scotscombe Allotments (and other Allotments and Green Space in Shanklin). We have already secured Sibden Hill and Batts Copse as Local Nature Reserves and, therefore, a protected Green Space for the Town – we recognise the need to support developments where appropriate, especially redeveloping brownfield sites, however we have been very clear that the limited amount of green space in Shanklin should be protected for current and future generations: and we recently organised a site visit for MP Andrew Turner, to meet with Allotment Holders and help support a longer solution to the situation. The Town Council, or us as Local IW Councillors, were not consulted about the IW Council’s decision regarding Scotscombe Allotment, which cost the IW Council £200 a year, a cost which the Association and Town Council offered to pay – these issues will be discussed at the November Public Meeting, as well as providing an opportunity for local residents to express their views on the IW Councils position for the future use of the site. GREEN AWARDS The Town’s recent success in South East 10

England in Bloom, receiving the Coastal Town Award and an overall Bronze Award, reflecting the investment made by the Town Council in Big Mead, Rylstone, Tower Cottage and Sea Front; alongside Green Town Volunteers work at the War Memorial, Community Library, Railway Station, and throughout the Town; as well as recognising the Theatre and the work of Shanklin in Bloom. Shanklin in Bloom was a tremendous success again, thanks to Maureen and the team of volunteers, and the efforts made by Shanklin URC (just celebrating their 175th Anniversary), The Havelock, Bowling Club, Columbus House, and countless other locations, were a credit to all involved – and Ray Ridett’s Garden is an inspiration for all! Many were recognised in Isle of Wight in Bloom, especially Rosalind Wyman’s Cottage Garden which Alan Titchmarsh praised for being packed with plants and colour. AWARDS Our congratulations also goes to England under-25 International Bowler Travis Mellor on retaining his Men’s Singles title recently; on Rev Philip Allen’s 37 years of service at St Paul’s; and Shanklin Green Town’s receiving an award from the Campaign to Protect Rural England. As volunteers at Shanklin Voluntary Youth & Community Centre, we’d also like to highlight the Club, since renovation in 1996, is now in its 20th year as TC’s, and still maintains the community values established in the 1960’s, and has recently enabled over 30 volunteers in the Town, to secure First Aid Qualifications.

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Sunday November 13th 2016 is Remembrance Sunday, and with Shanklin Royal British Legion, Shanklin Town Band, Reverends Alan Swanborough and Tony Richards, the service will commence at 11am at the Memorial; and our thanks go to Curator Terry Carpenter, and colleagues from Green Towns, for their work maintaining the site and the remembrance garden.

Congratulations are also due to Roy from Shanklin Theatre, and Dougie Stephens, on their successes at the recent Celebrating Age Awards; and to the Theatre at the IW Radio Awards Evening; as well as to all Colin, Elaine and all involved in Spectrum Breaks at the Hartlands in Victoria Avenue, and good luck opening the first Hotel in the country to provide for Autistic residents and their families.

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Thank you to everyone who contacted Do you want clarity about your current me to say they tried last months recipe of situation, about what really matters in life, the butternut squash soup. Now Autumn is choices you want to make and who you really here it’s time for stews and goulashes. This are? recipe changes each time I make it as I add Begin building new foundations for your more different ingredients and leave some others relaxed future and learn more deeply and out and you can adapt yours to suit what become more grounded in the single paradigm you have available in the fridge or cupboard. (mind, consciousness, thought). It’s a rustic dish and there is no right way and no wrong way, but the end results is a hearty bowl of goodness which can be served on its own as a vegetarian dish or as a side dish to a roast chicken breast. I call it a goulash but you might think its more of a stew. Residential & Commercial

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Method Heat the oil in a large frying pan or saucepan, then fry the onion for 5 mins until beginning to soften. Add the spices, pepper, crushed garlic and courgettes, stir and cook for a further 3 mins. Add the chickpeas and butter beans and seasoning, stir again gently and cook for a couple of minutes then add in the tin of tomatoes and the splash of cold water. Gently simmer for around 10 minutes (if it looks like it is getting dry add another splash of water) and then serve with a dollop of natural yoghurt and some crusty bread. 15

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