SandownFREEShanklin&AreaYour2022SeptemberLocalCommunity Magazine
Walking through those doors was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made, there is no age restriction and everybody is welcome. You can find details of the Guild in your area on the above advert, and you can also call us to chat and even meet with you before you come to your first Guild. As I said at the beginning of this article, the hardest part was walking through the door and if you don’t feel confident to do it alone, I will walk with you.
Lake - Lions Community Centre, 2nd Thursday at 10.30am
The Townswomen’s Guild have made it their mission to reduce loneliness by encouraging women who feel isolated and lonely to get involved with their local guild. By becoming a member, you will discover the true gift of friendship and that being around like-minded individuals will help to combat feelings of isolation and loneliness.
Freshwater - Methodist Church Hall, 1st Wednesday at 2.00pm
Sandown - Broadway Centre, 3rd Wednesday at 2.00pm
Bembridge - Methodist Church Hall, 1st Tuesday at 7.30pm
Ventnor - St Catherine’s Church, 3rd Wednesday at 2.15pm
Sandown - Broadway Centre, 2nd Tuesday at 7.00pm
There are currently nine guilds on the Island and each one holds a monthly meeting which normally includes a speaker giving us insights into various activities on the island, for example we have had the head gardener from Osborne House and more recently a talk on Film and TV made on the Island. We are a non-religious and non-political guild and are open to like-minded ladies who want to meet new people, have fun, and make new friends. So, what else do we do, well ‘Lunchers club’ is a regular at all the guilds, we generally go somewhere different on a monthly basis. Some guilds have walking clubs which involve stopping for coffee, cake and sometimes lunch. Book reading, crafts, flower arranging, gardening, theatre/cinema clubs and we’ve even been known to go on a holiday or two. We regularly have garden parties, coffee mornings and ploughman’s lunches. In fact, a lot of our activities involve some sort of eating or drinking tea!!
Wootton - Methodist Church, Station Rd, 3rd Thursday at 2.00pm
If you would like to talk to someone before coming along, please ring 01983 759350 and we can chat and even meet with you before you come to a guild. We meet monthly and have nine Townswomen’s Guilds at various locations and times across the island
We welcome you to come along to a no obligation meeting, to find out more. A warm and friendly welcome is guaranteed.
The First Step is the Hardest By Suzie Thurgood Why join TG? Well, I can’t answer for you, but I can tell you why I joined... I had recently retired and moved to the Island and didn’t know a soul. I saw an advert for Townswomen’s Guild and thought I would give it a try. The hardest thing was to walk through the door, but I really had no need to worry as I was immediately approached and introduced to others and the rest is, as they say, history.
Are you new to the Island, recently retired or just interested in fun, laughter, lunches, walking, outings or something different?
Then TG could well be for you and is a great opportunity to meet new friends and like-minded ladies in your area.
Shanklin - Falcon Cross Hall, 3rd Wednesday at 10.30am
Newport - Parish Centre, Town Lane, 2nd Monday at 2.00pm
Monday - Methodist Church Hall, Regent St, Shanklin 9am, 10am & 5.30pm NEW MEMBERS WELCOME Julie 07813 635202 joolsmarj@btinternet.comor Isle of Wight Piano Tuition www.iowpiano.co.uk | call 07774 118880 Over 20 years’ experience Beginners & Intermediate All ages including adults Moira Moseley-Brown L.T.C.L G.T.C.L (Hons) P.G.C.E Piano & Theory of Music Teacher Contact Lui Tel: 520522 Mob: 07795 363 primotechnical@gmail.comwww.primotechnical.co.uk534 THIS SIZE islandmagazines@gmail.comYOURSCOULDADVERTBEFORJUST£13Formoreinfoemailorcall07880587931
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In this issue you will find all the regular news reports, puzzles, dates for your diary, features and much more.
September and I look
How can we be heading into September already? I honestly do not know where this year has gone! If you are a regular reader of this community publication you may remember that the last few years, the September issue front cover has always been dedicated to anything tractor themed. This is partly because I have always had a love of tractors and secondly September is harvesting season and we are never far from a tractor, ploughed field, farmland or to the frustration of many but to my delight stuck behind one in traffic.
For once I am not going to make any comments on the weather... it is what it is, and we just as it comes and, on that note, I wish all a wonderful forward to catching up again next
I will be showing my age here, but I remember years ago when I was growing up, I looked forward to helping load the bales on to the trailer which in those times were just held on with a bit of rope and then sitting on the top bouncing about as we went along the road. Back then, health and safety wasn’t an issue and at times there could be a few of us on the top of the stack and if any of the bales did fall on the road, then we just stopped and picked them up. In those days everything was just a bit more laid back. There wouldn’t have been moaning, honking of horns or even road rage when this happened, just acceptance that your journey may be delayed by a few minutes. Imagine how this would be greeted on Coppins Bridge now!!
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Ifalready.youare interested in becoming a volunteer, you can download the volunteer registration form from the themachathaveIforg.ukappeals@cinnamon.ukwww.cinnamon.org.websiteoremailthematyouwouldliketoamorein-depthaboutbecomingvolunteer,pleasecallduringofficehours
Calling all animal lovers…. Your help is urgently needed.
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(Monday-Friday 9am-5pm) on 01736 758 701, or you can find more information on their website.
Many elderly or ill pet owners worry about their ability to provide appropriate care for their loved pets and rather than them having to rehome what could be their only companion, The Cinnamon Trust with the help of their amazing volunteers can step in and provide the help that is needed, such as walking the dog for a housebound owner, cleaning bird cages and litter trays and even foster pets while owners need hospital or hospice care.
By volunteering you will be supporting the dogs by providing regular exercise to keep them in tip top condition and you will also be taking away a worry from the owner who will no doubt have enough on their plate
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The Cinnamon Trust is national charity and a much-needed source here on the island. Their objective is to respect and preserve the treasured relationship between owners and their pets. They work in partnership with people over retirements age and those in the latter stages of a terminal illness to offer all kinds of free pet care.
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The Cinnamon Trust are looking for volunteers to help island pet owners. They cover the whole island and therefore need volunteers from all areas. They currently have pet owners in Newport and Cowes who are in need of immediate help and support for their beloved dogs who love a good walk.
There is no statutory guidance from the government on a school’s uniform policy. Any such decision rests with the board of governors of the school. However, at the time of writing, it’s only Britain, Malta and Ireland where state schools routinely adopt school uniform. Please let me know your thoughts on this and join the debate.
Here are the approximate timings for when the riders will be coming through Sandown:
Avenue Road to Morton Common - All parking bays and limited waiting suspended, no on-street parking allowed in this area, residents should make alternative arrangements from 6pm on Saturday 10 September until race has passed and road re-opens on Sunday 11 September. Free parking is available for residents at Fort Street car park.
Residents will then need to ring the Isle of Wight Council on 823800 to establish the vehicle location.
Organisers require roads to be free of cars to ensure the safety of riders who will be reaching speeds of around 40mph on sections of the course. Here are the arrangements for Yaverland and Sandown: Sandown Road to Yaverland Road - No on-street parking allowed
Riders11.13amexpected to arrive between 11.33 to Road11.37amexpected to reopen 11.47am
This promises to be a spectacular event and will be a showcase for our beautiful island putting us on the international stage. Our children and young people start a new academic year this month. With the massive hike in the cost of living and most of us, but especially families, struggling to stay out of debt, how do residents feel about the need for school uniforms?
Rolling road closure approx. start time
Cars left on the course will need to be removed in the interests of safety and will be relocated to a safe place nearby.
With the final stage of the Tour of Britain cycle race coming to the island on September 11th, the Isle of Wight Council has released more important information to help residents prepare for the occasion.
This will need to be done by 6pm the previous night (Saturday September 10) with parking restrictions remaining in place until the race passes the following day.
Yaverland Road to Culver Parade - No on-street parking allowed
Culver Parade to Avenue Road - All parking bays and limited waiting suspended, no onstreet parking allowed in this area, residents should make alternative arrangements from 6pm on Saturday 10 September until race has passed and road re-opens on Sunday 11 September free parking is available for residents at Fort Street car park.
Report from Sandown Town & County Councillor Debbie Andre T:- 400744/07948 757977 E:- debbieandre4sandown@gmail.com Facebook:- debbieandre4sandown
Residents will be required to remove their car from the road if they live along the route.
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September 11, 2001, changed the shape of the world forever. It was on this fateful day that the worst terrorist attack on US soil happened when four commercial airliners were hijacked. Two of the planes were flown straight into the Twin Towers of the World Trade Centre, and another was crashed into the Pentagon. The fourth plane crash-landed into a field in Pennsylvania after the passengers of the flight attempted to regain control of the plane from the terrorists.
September Facts and Events
September is graced with having two different birth flowers. The two flowers are the vibrant aster and the beautiful yet resilient morning glory. The significance of both flowers is actually very similar, with the aster being said to represent love, while the morning glory represents affection.
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On September 30, 1955, the American cultural icon and famed movie star James Dean had his life cut short by a car crash in California at the early age of 24. While his acting career was all too short, he is still heralded as an incredibly influential actor, especially for his role in Rebel Without a Cause.
September only has one birthstone though, but with a stone like this, who needs another? The stone is the majestically vivid sapphire. With its deep blue tones, this precious stone is said to represent the wisdom of the gods, purity, and trust. Sapphires were once worn to protect the wearer from both poisoning and other evils.
September was originally the seventh month of the ancient Roman calendar, and as such it was named Septem, which translates into “the seventh month”. It wasn’t until 451 BC that the months of January and February were added to the calendar, making September the ninth Septembermonth.heralds the beginning of Autumn in the northern hemisphere, with it officially commencing on the September equinox, which this year will be at 02:03 on Friday 23rd SeptemberSeptember. 1, 1939, was a dark day for the world. It was on this day that Hitler invaded Poland, consequentially beginning World War II.
September 2, 1666, was a terrible time for the city of London. A raging fire broke out within the older section of the city, completely destroying all it touched within the ancient Roman walls. What’s most surprising about this tragedy is that there were only 6 recorded Thosedeaths!born
in September are brought into this world under one of two-star signs. If you were born before September 23rd, you’re considered to be a Virgo. If you’re born on the 23rd or later, you’re a Libra. Virgos are said to be analytical and hardworking people, while still being kind and loyal. Libras, on the other hand, value harmony and diplomacy, and are said to be both intelligent and kind.
59 Regent Street Shanklin PO37 7AE Tel: 863677 Your Local Independent Pharmacy Opening Hours Monday 8.30am—6.00pm Tuesday 8.30am—6.00pm Wednesday 8.30am—6.00pm Thursday 8.30am—6.00pm Friday 8.30am—6.00pm Saturday 9.00am—5.30pm Sunday Closed Please note that we are closed every day between 1pm-2pm Regent Pharmacy
Ocean Hotel - The status of the legal action by the IW Council and the Police has been challenged by the ‘owners’ of the Ocean Hotel as they are now denying that they own the hotel. Phoenix Commercial Property Developments (PCPD) say they only purchased the freehold reversion to the site in 122 years’ time, not the hotel building. The IW Council and the Police are now considering their next steps.
In my report last month, I said that Sandown High Street had been selected to receive help from a government sponsored group named the High Street Regeneration Task Force (HRTF). I am incredibly pleased that we had been selected to get this help. Well, our first meeting took place at the end of July, and I must say I was disappointed. I felt that there was little representation from the members of our business community. I have written to the Director of Regeneration expressing my concerns; I just hope he takes note of them. We should get a report back from the HRTF officers soon so I will be extremely interested in their initial thoughts about regenerating our High Street.
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Community Bus needs more Volunteer Drivers so if you can spare approximately 6 hours per week, physically fit, have a clean car driving license and would like to serve our community please give us a ring at the number below. We do not have an age limitation for volunteers,
Kebab Shop – Good news, work has now restarted on the site after a pause in the redevelopment waiting for an amendment to the original planning approval. The significant work can be seen at the back of the building in Town HIGHLane.STREET
White Corner Building – A Section 215 Order which was enacted against the building has not been complied with by the owners, so the IW Council has now started to pursue legal action against them.
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 10 VOLUNTEERS WANTED - DO YOU WANT TO BECOME A QUALIFIED BUS DRIVER? WE CAN TRAIN YOU FOR FREE !
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For more information visit: wolvertongardenfair.co.uk. TheSundayManorWolvertonGardenFairSaturday3rd&4thSeptember202210am‘till5pmIslandsLargestgardenfair.Fun&entertainmentforallthefamily.Followus@wolvertonmanorgardenfair TRUSTED CARE IN YOUR OWN HOME Our services include: •Medication•Dementia•Personal•Companionshipcarecaresupport Contact Vicky or Katie for more information: 01983www.rightathome.co.uk/isleofwightiow@rightathome.co.uk218318 Making a difference every day •Respite •Running•Meal•Shoppingcarepreparationerrands Or pop in for a cuppa and a chat: 7 High PO35IsleBembridge,Street,ofWight5SD 11
Shop, Brighstone and Hose Rhodes Dickson, Ryde. All profits from this popular Garden Fair go to Age UK Isle of Wight ensuring they can continue to support local older residents.
One of the Island’s most sought after event is back this September and as usual it’s guaranteed to have the WOW factor. Make sure you save the date and be prepared for a weekend of fun and entertainment for the whole family. Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th September, 10am to 5pm both days. Set in the beautiful grounds of Wolverton Manor near Shorwell, Wolverton Manor Garden Fair is one of the most popular events and features exhibitors and stalls from the island and mainland. The fair hosts over 150 nursery, garden & craft stalls. There is Elizabethan dancing with Passamezzo, dog agility displays, bike & military vehicle displays, farmers market, food trucks, vintage amusements, magic with Randini, IOW Donkey Sanctuary, Haven Falconry displays, West Wight Alpacas, kayaking around the moat with Tact-Isle Adventures, ‘Have a Go’
From Richard & Jon Email. priest.gilbey@live.co.uk
Sandown Green Town Volunteers celebrate the award of their Queens Award for Voluntary Service, and like Shanklin’s Team of Volunteers, continue with a monthly programme of activity. Shanklin Voluntary Youth & Community Centre plans the re-opening, with TC’s scheduled for Friday 16th and the Thursday Club restarting this month.
Christ Church, on the Broadway in Sandown, continues to celebrate its 175th anniversary and has launched, as part of the ‘Growing Up In The Bay’ series, the 52 minute film has been produced by Shanklin VYCC and can be seen on YouTube at https://youtu.
Rylstone Gardens continues and concludes its outdoor concert season with five more performances: starting, and finishing, with the Town Brass Band on 4th and 18th, with Bob Howarth on 6th, Sandown and Shanklin Military on 7th, and Cowes Concert on 11th. Special congratulations to Band Musical Director Malcolm Lewis on his 65 years of involvement with the Band World, with the 30th Anniversary of the reformation of the Band being planned for Shanklin2023.
Football Club’s season is well underway, with the Ladies (Hants Div. 1 Champions) having a home FA Cup match against AFC Stoneham on 11th September.
17 September. All are welcome to the rugby club at the Fairway ground (opposite the Bay Academy) and support your local rugby team. For more info google Shanklinssrfc.Bowls Club welcome Cowes A on 3rd, with Sandown playing Ventnor also on 3rd, and the B team at home to Camp Hill on 17th; Sandown E are at home on Friday 2nd, and the season finishes on 17th away at Bembridge.
Community News for The Bay
The Tour of Britain Cycle Race culminates on the Island on 11 September, the Island’s largest land-based sporting event is planned to arrive in Sandown’s Yaverland around 11.30 and then at Cowleaze around 1.50pm, culminating at the Needles before 3pm – with all being shown on ITV4.
Sandown and Shanklin RFC 1st XV kick off their 22-23 season on 3 September away at Fawley. They will be playing at home on 10 September. The 2nd XV season starts 10 September away and they will be at home
Dear Residents
Jon Gilbey & Richard Priest
Shanklin & Godshill Cricket Club have a full programme of sport, midweek and weekend, throughout the month with details on their website, including the Dave Porter memorial game on 3 September, and playing Dumbleton on 11th culminating their 150th anniversary season.
Thanksbe/tBE7rCy5ISIagainfor all of the volunteers that make this possible – we know the difference these activities make to the residents and visitors to the Bay. Best wishes and thanks again to all for getting in touch.
Chicken, Bacon, Apple & Cheddar wrap - makes 2
1/4 cup finely chopped coriander - optional 4 wraps
In a large bowl combine all the ingredients (not wraps!) - divide mix into 4 and spread over each wrap - roll quite tightly - cut in half on the diagonal.
Avocado Egg Salad wraps - makes 4 Hawaiian BBQ chicken wraps. makes 4
On each wrap layer the BBQ chicken mix, cheese, diced pineapple, diced onion, lettuce and coriander if using.
quarter cucumber - thinly sliced lettuce leaves - finely cut 2 Cook/grillwraps
Fish Finger wrap. makes 2
2 spoons tomato ketchup
TOP TIP When your scissor blades get sticky or grimy - wipe the blades with a cloth dipped in white vinegar and dry with a rag.
2 tablespoons fresh parsley finely chopped - optional 4 wraps - some seasoning
1 chicken breast - cooked and sliced
6 fish fingers
1/2 an apple - thinly sliced 3 oz. grated cheese
1 gem lettuce or similar - chopped
3/4 spoons natural yogurt or mayonnaise
1 small onion grated or finely chopped
In a bowl, mix the BBQ sauce into the sliced chicken to coat (divide into 4 portions)
the fish fingers Spread half the mayo, half the lettuce and cucumber on each wrap - add three fish fingers per wrap - drizzle over tomato ketchup , roll, cut and eat or for a more spicy taste - omit mayo - add sweet chilli sauce.
2 slices of bacon - fried or grilled
From joy’s humble crumble kitchen
2 cooked chicken breasts - sliced half a cup BBQ sauce. half a cup cottage cheese or shredded mozzarella cheese
With life taking more of an upswing with the start of the school term, college, uni, or back to work from a summer break. Here are a few ‘wrap’ suggestions to make - pack and take! You can use any of your favourite mix of ingredients, be creative, just ‘glue’ them together with plain yogurt,or mayo, or sweet chilli sauce, or tomato sauce etc. Enjoy!
4/5 hard boiled eggs (finely chopped)
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2/3rds cup canned pineapple - drained & diced quarter onion finely diced
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On each wrap sprinkle half the cheese down the centre, half the sliced chicken, half the thinly sliced apple and add a bacon rasher to each. Fold sides to centre on each wrap. Slightly different to other wraps you then fry or grill (lightly brush a little oil on) and cook each side for 2 minutes. Bon appetit
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Church Road to Cowleaze Hill No on-street parking allowed from 6pm on Saturday 10 September until race has passed and road re-opens on Sunday 11 September. Residents may use designated layby, however road closure restriction will apply. Please be advised that access will be restricted. Cowleaze Hill to Bonchurch Road No on-street parking allowed in this area.
High Street, Shanklin to Church Road No on-street parking allowed in this area.
Parking and Access - Due to the Tour of Britain cycle race parking restrictions will be in place on the following roads starting from 6.00pm on Saturday 10 September, until the race passes through on the Sunday. The approximate timings for when the riders will be coming through Shanklin: Rolling road closure approx. start time 13.12 Riders expected to arrive between 13.32 14.09 Road expected to reopen 14.19 Any vehicles left on the cycle route after 6pm on Saturday 10 September will be removed to a location not on the route. If you cannot find your vehicle because it has been moved you will then need to ring the Isle of Wight Council on 823800 to establish the vehicle location so you can collect it after the Tour of Britain has passed and the road has reopened.
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Tour of Britain - Sunday 11th September - Shanklin
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Shanklin Road to Victoria Avenue No on-street parking allowed in this area. Victoria Avenue to High Street, Shanklin No on-street parking allowed in this area. Residents should make alternative arrangements from 6pm on Saturday 10 September until race has passed and road reopens on Sunday 11 September.
The second was a call from a company who for the price of £195 could get your council tax band changed and claim back payments from the 90s mounting to thousands of pounds They will be using the rebate payable to those in bands A-D to target anyone who might not automatically get this payment. They will take your card details along with the £195 giving them access to your bank account. This is a scam – if you wish to challenge your council tax band you can do so yourself online at Challenge your Council Tax band: Overview - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
A couple of unusual scams from Trading Standards
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Sunnybrow, Winford Rd, Newchurch, Sandown, IW, PO36 0JXSandown, IW, PO36
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For businesses as with consumers any call out of the blue offering you something that seems too good to be true probably is – if you are interested in changing providers then do your homework and approach the company yourself.
This appears to be a scam aimed at businesses offering to provide cheaper card machines and payment methods. The caller made 5 or 6 calls in the space of 30 minutes and became aggressive when challenged. The resident just hung up on them and reported to us as she no longer runs a business however this could lure a business into paying money.
@IslandRoads Shanklin Main Carnival 3rd August As Trustees of Shanklin Theatre, we were both honoured to take part in the Main Carnival procession with The Friends of the Theatre. The dedicated group of 18 Volunteers who were involved on the evening all looked rather dapper in their Theatre and bathing suit costumes. The hand embroidered ‘Wish You Were Here at Shanklin Theatre’ banner looked superb being ceremonially carried by the lead Volunteers. Thanks go to the two Peter’s from the Vectis Historic Vehicle Club for stepping in at the last minute to supply a beautiful MG Roadster called ’Millie’ and a 1934 Leal two seater open top tourer to escort Chris - The Shanklin Town Mayor around the procession route. Thanks also to the Shanklin Town Councillors involved and to the Shanklin Carnival Team for making it all happen this year! Tour of Britain Final Stage - Sun 11th September The stage 8 of the Tour of Britain Cycle Race will take place on the Isle of Wight starting at Ryde and finishing at the Needles. Cyclists should remain fairly bunched up on the whole route and will arrive in Shanklin Town approximately between 1.235pm - 2.09pm on 11th September. Cyclists will be travelling up Victoria Avenue towards the Old Village turning right at the traffic lights in the High Street before heading out towards Cowleaze and Ventnor on route to the Needles. The whole race will be televised live on ITV4 in the UK and around the world by Eurosport and the Global Cycling Network (GCN). A one-hour highlights show will also be shown each evening. Organisers require roads to be free of cars to ensure the safety of riders who will be reaching speeds of around 40mph on continued over the page
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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
Footway (pavements) programme: IR’s are continuing with their programme of footway improvement works around the Island working closely with the Isle of IW Council to accommodate works in advance, where possible, by WightFibre with their roll out of superfast fibre broadband across the Island. Footway improvement works in the local area include the following locations:
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• Eastcliff Road, Shanklin • Luccombe Road, Shanklin • Florence Road, Shanklin Other accessibility works: IR’s work to make pavements more accessible to all pedestrians by installing tactile, dropped kerb crossing points is continuing. To date, 83 of the 90 sites identified have been completed. The other remaining scheme at Lovett Way will be completed by the end of September. You can keep up with all the Island Road news on their thewww.islandroads.com/news/website:orusesocialmediaplatformTwitteras an additional means of receiving information:
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Big Mead Pond
The historic carp pond at Big Mead has now been dredged, the retaining walls repointed, the Island cleared of brambles and replanted, and the feed to the pond from the spring has now been re-established and the pond is now slowly filling up. One the pods has stabilised the carp will be returned. We should recognise the work of Cllr Adrian Whittaker and the team of volunteers that he established to carry out the work. report from Chris Quirk & Michael Beston IOW & Shanklin Town Councillors.
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Thursday 1st September (and every first Thursday of every month thereafter) – Teen Epilepsy Café at Richmonds, Bath Road, Cowes from 6.30pm. It’s an opportunity for teenagers with epilepsy to meet those in the same boat, to chat and listen to music in a safe and supportive space.
Saturday 3rd September – Alverstone Old School Hall, Sandown PO36 0EZ are having a preloved Bazumble, to include antiques, clothes, books, toys, plants and produce. Tombola, tea and cakes. Go along and find yourself some treasure. 50p entry. For more info call 01983 685175
Saturday 3rd September – Vectis Radio Coffee Morning 10am to midday in the studio at the Riverside Centre. Meet some of the presenters and other listeners. Go along and have a chat. There will be tea and coffee and biscuits plus the promise of homemade cakes. All they ask for is a donation in the bucket to help them to keep going.
Sunday 4th September – Morris Minor Rally at IW Steam Railway, Havenstreet, Ryde from 10am. The ‘Moggy Minor’ is fondly remembered and is still a much-loved car. Come and see a whole host of Morris Travellers, saloons, convertibles, vans, pick-ups and custom classics on display.
Saturdayeight-timetable17th September - Powder Run & Family Fun Day at Porchfield Cricket Club, Coleman’s Lane, Porchfield from 2pm – 5pm. Run or walk through our 2K fun filled family friendly colour obstacle course. Fancy dress welcome. Family Fun Day - Dog shows, funfair games, bouncy castle, BBQ, bar, cake sale, stalls and more! Powder Run - £10 Adults, £5 Children (under 14). The Fun Day is free entry, free parking and offers fun for the whole family!
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Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th September. Isle of Wight Classic Car Extravaganza at Ryde Esplanade from 11am – 5.30pm each day. This famous Isle of Wight Charity Classic Car event promises to be the biggest and best ever. Vehicles from all over the UK and mainland Europe will be attending this unique two-day show. There will be a spectacular collection of vintage, classic, custom and retro cars and other rare vehicles. Free event.
Saturday 10th September – Vectis Radio’s Great Big Massive Enormous Variety Night at Strings Bar & Venue. A fun filled, entertaining family variety show to raise funds for Vectis Radio and the 4Ps Training School. Your MC for the night is award winning Drew Cameron, comedy impressionist, semi-finalist on Britain’s Got Talent. Tickets are £10 each - To get your tickets email tickets@vectisradio.fm. There are no paid fundraisers. All profits will go to the 4Ps Sundaycharity.11th September – Tour of Britain Finale - The eyes of the world will be upon the Island as more than 100 of the world’s top cyclists battle it out over a 130km course starting in Ryde which loops through most of our towns and villages before finishing at The Needles. There is a full timetable showing route details, parking information and estimated timings to help you plan your day - whether you want to enjoy the race as a spectator or avoid the rolling road closures which will be in place during the race. Go to www.tourofbritain.co.uk/stage-
Wolverton is the Island’s largest traditional garden fair and boasts lots to see and do across the weekend. Admission on the day is £8 per adult and children (under 14) £5
19All event information was correct at time of print but could be subject to change at any time.
Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th SeptemberWolverton Manor Garden Fair in Shorwell, Newport, PO30 3JS. 10am – 5pm both days.
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