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‘The Beast’ Last month’s front cover of the tractor received lots of compliments and my inside story about my love of tractors caught the attention of one local resident, Geoff Horsnell, who contacted me to tell me about his ‘pride and joy’ and invited me over to meet the old girl!

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This tractor is affectionately called ‘The Beast’ and this name came about after her recent cameo role in a drama that was filmed on the Island. She was spotted by a location scout who happened to see her sitting on the driveway and after photos were sent to the Director, she was offered a scene in the drama ‘The Beast Must Die’. On the day of filming, her scene took place on the road leading down from The Needles New Battery and involved her having a very near miss with an Aston Martin being driven by the leading lady. Meeting ‘The Beast’ really made my day and having a ride on her made my year!

utumn is approaching and the island is a beautiful place to be during this season. The changes in nature will be visible around every corner and there are so many wonderful walks to enjoy. You really can’t beat island life!

The island has been very busy this year with visitors from the mainland, some are regulars, but many have ventured here for the first time, and I am constantly hearing how lucky we are to live here, to have this on our doorsteps every day... but it does make me wonder if having it here right under our noses we forget the beauty and just take it for granted. I am now going to go about my business with my eyes slightly wider open to take in all the beauty that is right here in front of me. In this issue you will find local news and information for your area, mixed with advertising, features, editorials and of course our puzzle pages which I know many of you are a big fan of. As always thank you for picking up a copy and I’d love to hear your thoughts on anything featured in this month’s issue and please do get in touch with me if you have any news to share or are organising an event. I hope you have a safe and happy month and I look forward to catching up with you again soon.

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It’s Goatober The Isle of Wight’s very first Goatober launched in 2019, in an effort to raise awareness of goat meat, milk, cheese and fudge produced on the Island. Kingston Smallholding Goat Farm, Green Barn Dairy Goat Farm, plus several butchers, meat wholesalers and shops encouraged islanders and a wide range of catering outlets to add goat products to their menus throughout the month of October.

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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 FLY-TIPPING & LITTERING – THE PROBLEMS CONTINUE For some inexplicable reason, some residents think that it is acceptable to fly-tip their household rubbish and large items around litter bins or alleyways much to the annoyance of their neighbours who contact me to get it cleared. Residents also regularly raise the issue of littering and about the frequency of bin emptying. The frequency is agreed between the IW Council and Island Roads. Litter bins in town centres and main tourism areas such as esplanades during the holiday season, are scheduled as below: May to September: litter bins in town centres and esplanades are emptied daily and three times per week in Residential Areas. June and August: when visitor numbers are at their peak, litter bins in town centres and esplanades are emptied twice daily. October to April: litter bins in town centres emptied daily and three times a week along esplanades and residential areas. Not all litter bins are the responsibility of Island Roads, only those on the highway network. Those in public parks are the responsibility of the IW Council or other bodies such as private companies or landowners. REGENERATION UPDATES a. Leeds Street Development – Soon Underway I have been in contact with the new owners of the old church site in Leeds Street. They tell me that they plan to build a five-house terraced on the site and they intend to start this year if conditions allow. b. White Corner Building – Station Avenue/ Fitzroy Street – Refurbishment Planned Council Officers have been in contact with the new owners of the building who have said that they intend to carry out a complete refurbishment of the building rather than demolish it. Officers are waiting for an estimated start date. c. Pier Street Toilets – Highways Issues Still to Be Resolved Despite the problems over the conflict of land issues, the developer is still keen to proceed, and a property management company told me they have people keenly interested in occupying the new building.

Dates for your Diary Saturday 2nd October – Vectis Radio Virtual Coffee morning from 10am to Midday. Join us for our regular monthly virtual coffee morning. Meet some of the presenters and other listeners. Just send an email to studio@ vectisradio.fm to request an invitation to join us on the day via Zoom. Sunday 3rd October – Sandown Marine Conservation Zone Beach Clean. Meet at Sandown Pier at 10.30am. We provide bags and litter pickers.

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Thursday 7th October – Lord Louis Library Quiz and Chips does the 80s! Lord Louis Library first opened in 1981 making this year it’s 40th anniversary. To celebrate this occasion the quiz will have a 1980s theme! Tickets are £8.50 a head, this includes the quiz and your fish n’ chip supper. Maximum 6 people per team! Soft drinks will be provided but you are welcome to bring your own alcohol. There will also have a raffle! Pop into the library to purchase your tickets! Sunday 10th October – Isle of Wight Festival of the Mind at the YMCA Centre, Winchester House, Shanklin. Entry to the event is completely free and includes free workshops, talks, activities, taster sessions and entertainment. If you wish to attend one of the free workshops, we recommend you book your ticket well in advance to avoid disappointment. Visit wight2bhappy.com and for more info call 01983 862441 Thursday 14th October – Quiz Night at the Waverley Pub in Carisbrooke in aid of Sight for Wight Starts at 7. 00 pm. Teams of 4. £3.00 per person. Raffle on the night. Phone 01983 522338 to book a table. All event information was correct at time of print but could be subject to change at any time. 7

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

Shanklin Performing Arts Centre Update

Refurbishment work at the former Shanklin Library, now the Performing Arts Centre, continues at pace. The following work has now been completed: Full Structural Survey Electrical testing - Recommended electrical issues addressed - Electrical distribution updated – Low energy LED replacement lights installed - Security System updated - Fire safety checks completed -Energy efficiency certificate issued - Wall and hedge damage repaired – New practicing sprung flooring quotes and Ballet Barre received – New outside signage, including new telephone number and website address has now been completed and affixed to the exterior walls. The intention of acquiring this building by the Theatre Trustee’s is the need to expand professional shows at the Theatre, but also the need for community use.

Island Roads Update

Island Roads (IR’s) are continuing their programme of footway improvement works around the Island working closely with the IW Council to accommodate works in advance, where possible, by 8

WightFibre with their roll out of superfast fibre broadband across the Island. IR’s is also aware that there has been some weed growth in pavement areas across the Island. This is to a large extent due to the unseasonable weather we have been having which has provided the perfect climate for vegetation growth, but also due to the changes to the frequency and new method of weed management. IR’s continues to work to tackle weed growth within the agreed service schedules using the new hand weeding and organic herbicide. This will be kept under review with IW Council officers.

Vaccinations & Keeping Safe from Covid-19

There are some things we can all do to help stop the transmission of COVID-19. The regular use of free rapid response LFT test kits is important in order to prevent spreading the virus to loved ones without knowing. One in three people with COVID do not have symptoms. Test kits are available from your local pharmacy or you can order online here: www.maps.test-and-trace.nhs.uk If you think you might have COVID-19 symptoms, however mild, please selfisolate and get a PCR test. What else can we do to keep safe? Simple things matter, keep washing your hands throughout the day, using hand sanitiser. Please consider

News report from Chris Quirk & Michael Beston continued wearing a face covering in crowded spaces or on public transport and stay socially distanced. These are simple things to do and can really help. Everyone age 16 and over is eligible for a COVID-19 vaccination. You can call 119 or online via the NHS vaccination website. Walk-in appointments for first and second doses for all ages are available. Availability is updated on the Hampshire-Southampton and Isle of Wight CCG NHS website. Please encourage your friends, family and colleagues to get vaccinated.

America Woods Pathway Upgrade

In a joint scheme between the IW Council Rights Of Way, IW Ramblers Association and the IW Bridleways Group, the pathway improvement scheme at America Woods has recently been completed. Anyone familiar with the area will be aware that in the autumn and winter months, there have been certain sections which have been impassable due to water drainage issues. In this joint scheme these issues have now been resolved by creating higher level gravelled paths including rain runoff gullies.

Shanklin Town Mayor’s update by Cllr Chris Quirk The last couple of months have seen a relaxation in Covid-19 restrictions which has been welcomed by most with a return to something much closer to pre-Covid life. One important aspect of the relaxation in Shanklin is the re-opening of Shanklin Theatre. I was at the last performance of the Christmas Pantomime before the Theatre was required to close, and over the last few weeks I have attended three different musical performances staged by Islanders including the first performance after re-opening. On a different tack I had the privilege to open the new premises of Shanklin Men in Sheds in the grounds of the YMCA at Winchester House. The new building supplements their existing workshop facility and provides an excellent area for a wider range of social and educational activities. If you are a man at a loose end, lonely, or just wanting to meet new friends and having a positive impact on our community why not go along, I’m sure you will be made welcome. Previously I have commented on the Big Mead Pond by St Blasius; the pond is silted up and the chalk stream supplying it is not currently flowing through the pond. The Isle of Wight Council is getting quotes for dredging the pond, and the diversion of the stream is under investigation. A harmless blue dye is being added to the water to reduce algal overgrowth. 9

Being silly by Maggie Currie As children we have an instinctual grasp of humour and appreciate all that is silly as a matter of course. Even the smallest absurdities provoke joyous gales of giggles or laughter. As we get older, this innate ability to see the value of silliness can diminish. Work takes precedence over play, and we seem to have less incentive to exercise our imaginative minds by focusing on what is funny. When we remember childhood, we may recall the pleasures of dressing up in funny costumes, reciting nonsense poems, making up strange games, or playing pretend. This unabashed silliness nourished our vitality and creativity. We can take in this nourishment once again by giving ourselves permission to lighten up and be silly. Too often we believe it serves no purpose to encourage our inherent silliness that is an inborn aspect of self. We may believe it is at odds with the grown-up culture of maturity. We play yet we don’t lose ourselves in play, and our imaginations are never truly given free reign because we regard the products of irrational creativity as being valueless. Yet silliness itself constitutes a vital part of human existence on many levels. Our first taste of ethereal bliss is often a consequence of our willingness to dabble in what we deem outrageous, nonsensical, or absurd. We delight in ridiculousness not only because laughter is intrinsically pleasurable, but also because it serves as a reminder that existence itself is fun. Skipping, doodling, and singing funny songs are no less entertaining than they were when we were children. We need not lose all interest in these cheerful and amusing activities, but to make them a part of our lives we must be ready to sacrifice a little dignity and a lot of fear. Silliness should be regarded as a priority because so much of life is inescapably serious. Through the magic of imagination, you can be or become anything–a photographer, a professional athlete, a dancer, a pilot. Whether you take hundreds of silly pictures, revel in the adulation of your fans as you make the winning catch, boogie down rock-star style in front of your bedroom mirror, or turn your desk into a cockpit, the ensuing hilarity will help you see that light-hearted fun and adulthood are not at all incompatible. If this has resonated with you in any way, please get in touch. I offer coaching and mentoring to you – for you to make the changes you want to in your life. Build your confidence in your abilities. To help you to have more fun, more freedom and less stress. That is it. There is no catch. I believe in you. Get in touch today to book your coaching sessions.

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Feathered Friends As autumn approaches it’s important that we give our feathered friends as much help as we can. Many birds fly from the UK to warmer climates (some as far as South Africa), but this can be a two-way system with birds arriving here from colder countries for the winter. To enjoy their presence in the garden, it’s important to care for them during the autumn and winter months ahead.

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Report from Sandown Town & County Councillor Debbie Andre T:- 400744/07948 757977 E:- debbieandre4sandown@gmail.com Facebook:- debbieandre4sandown As we head into the Autumn, I would urge everyone who may be more susceptible to flu to book an appointment either with your GP or a pharmacy to have the flu jab in addition to any Covid-19 boosters that may be recommended. At the time of writing, the Government have issued the following advice as part of their Covid-19 Autumn and Winter plan: People aged 50 years and over, care home residents, frontline health and social care workers, and those aged 16 to 49 years with specific underlying health conditions will be offered a booster vaccine dose. Also, all children aged 12 to 15 will be offered a 1st dose of a COVID-19 vaccine. Parents and guardians will get a letter with information about when the vaccine will be offered, and I urge students to discuss their feelings on this with their parents. Most children will be given their vaccine at school. Go to keeptheislandsafe.org for the latest advice. I have dealt with a range of resident queries this month including: Numerous complaints regarding the Beryl escooters (I successfully relocated one of the parking bays to an area away from a local hotel where users were causing a nuisance). The trial is due to end on 31st March, but I’m in talks with the Cabinet Member for Transport on calls to end the trial early. The public can inform Beryl of misuse by phone or email Monday - Sunday 7am - 9pm, by emailing support@beryl.cc or calling 020 3003 5044. Using the specific time and location, they can use GPS technology to identify which scooter was being used at the time. Riders can expect a warning in the first instance, and to be blocked on a second occurrence. 14

Working closely with the police, including regular joint Councillor surgeries and an evening ward walk to identify the main concerns of residents. A joint visit with the police to Sandham House to meet with the staff and agree an approach to any anti-social behaviour. Also working with the police and Cllr Ian Stephens, Cabinet Member for Community Safety, to find a solution to the issue of irresponsible jet skis use. Working with several involved parties, including our local policing team, to stop repeated graffiti (securing possible external funding for security lighting). Attending the Adult Community Learning open morning to promote the launch of this year’s programme, including many free courses for 18+. You can find the details here: www.iow.gov.uk/Residents/Schoolsand-Learning/Education-Learning-andDevelopment/Adult-Community-LearningService/Welcome1 Finally, I have received confirmation that, following my requests to our IOW Council Planning Enforcement Team, an investigation has been opened into an alleged breach of planning control on the St Moritz Hotel. Also, on the former Savoy Site. As always, I’m available if you wish to raise and discuss any issues. Please contact me on the above details and don’t forget my monthly Councillor surgery, sometimes in conjunction with our local policing team, on the first Saturday of every month at Yaverland Sailing Club from 11am. Cllr Heather Humby has resumed her weekly surgery at Sandown Library and is available every Thursday from 11am to midday and also on 402024 or heatherhumby@ sandowntowncouncil.gov.uk

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Community News for The Bay From Richard & Jon Email. priest.gilbey@live.co.uk Welcome Bay Residents

Dublin (11th) and Lucid (9th).

Hopefully, everyone has had a safe and sunny Summer, and with children returning to school, everyone is preparing for Autumn.

Beyond The West End continues on Thursdays throughout the month; and the humorous Shakespeare’s Romeo & Juliet (8th); Medium Tony Stockwell (13th); and Savoyards with Little Shop of Horrors (21st-24th) complete a full and varied offer.

Local shops are putting in place Covid safe arrangements for shoppers, and local chemists (and the Bay Medical Centre) Shanklin Voluntary Youth & Community Centre, in Victoria Avenue, have reopened on Tuesdays and Thursdays (6pm-7pm) for Kettlecise classes, Wednesdays for Kettlebell strength and cardio sessions (9.30am10.30am), and from 10.30am to 11.30am for mat based pilate classes for mixed abilities. Table Tennis sessions are on Tuesday and Fridays from 10.30am to 12.30am, and Tuesday nights from &.30pm to 9.30pm; and Aikido on Wednesdays 7.30pm to 9.30pm. Age Concern, in Regent Street, have reopened and have invested in new flooring, improvements to the kitchen, and new games and activities; as well as reintroducing meals on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, and are looking at Sunday Lunches in the future, but are mindful of any changes in guidance – always welcoming new members and volunteers, Heather, Tom and the team can be contacted on 01983 866109. Shanklin Theatre has an extensive programme of entertainment with Comedians Milton Jones (2nd), David Baddiel (6th), Russell Kane (29th) and Jenny Eclair (30th). Music acts Story of Guitar Heroes (1st), Wired for Sound – Cliff Richard (3rd), Forever in Blue Jeans (27th), One Night in

Sandown Methodist Church is hosting weekly Latin and Ballroom Dance Classes on Thursdays from 8.15pm. New decorative street lighting has arrived in Lake and Shanklin, with Sandown in the process of making a significant investment in the High Street and Esplanade, hopefully in time for Christmas. SVYCC has secured funding to produce a series of heritage trails in the Bay and are working with local groups on the project as well as a film project for the Centenary of Sandown’s War Memorial. Good luck to Sandown Green Town Volunteers as they await the results of National In-Bloom awards, and to Shanklin VYCC in the Green Flag Awards. Sandown Carnival Committee have also published details of plans for New Year Fireworks and next summer’s events, and details are available on their website. And thanks to local residents for getting in touch with details of events and activities – it reflects how groups and organisations are arranging covid safe activities, within changing guidance, for local residents and visitors, thank you for what you are doing. Stay safe and enjoy Autumn.

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