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THE ISLAND’S PEOPLE PAPER
Friday September 10, 2010 Issue 71
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HERO PILOT DIES IN ISLAND PLANE CRASH BY JASON KAY ONE OF the two men who died when their light aircraft was in collision with another plane over the Island had been hailed a hero earlier in his flying career. Michael Willis, 73, once safely landed a badly damaged plane carrying more than 100 passengers, when he was a commercial pilot with Dan Air. Mr Willis’ son James was also killed in the tragic accident that happened near Havenstreet. See full story page 3
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TWO DIE IN CRASH TRAGEDY
The victims father and son Michael and James Willis
A FATHER and son died when their light aircraft collided in mid-air with another plane during an historic race over the Isle of Wight. Experienced pilot Michael Willis, 73, and his son James, 42, died instantly as their four-seater lost a wing and plummeted into dense woodland. Mr Willis, from Stanmore, Middlesex, had been a captain for several commercial airlines during his long flying career. His wife watched in horror from an airfield as the pair’s single-engine, four-seater, Mooney M20B aircraft collided with a sports plane. Mr Willis senior and his son, from Hillingdon, Middlesex, had been
racing for several years as members of the Royal Aero Club Records, Racing and Rally Association. Police and the fire brigade cut their bodies from the plane’s wreckage in the woods. The second aircraft lost its landing gear but its pilot and co-pilot miraculously survived with only minor injuries after crash-landing on grass at the Island’s Bembridge Aiport. They were revealed to be a 55-year-old man from Iver, Buckinghamshire, and a 32-year-old man from Ryton, near Coventry. The planes were among 19 aircraft taking part in Saturday’s Merlin Trophy races – a warm-up for Sunday’s main, annual Schneider Trophy competition.
They were flying around a triangular course stretching from Bembridge to Portsmouth and Cowes when the planes collided about three miles from the finish over Havenstreet on the Island. The competition, which was inaugurated by French aviator Jacques Schneider in 1913, was cancelled after the crash. The Association’s chairman Tim Wassell said of the victims: “I know them very well. The father was a very qualified and competent pilot. He had been captain for several commercial airlines earlier in his life.” A local farmer, who asked not be named, was the first to arrive at the crash scene and alerted the police and fire brigade.
He said: “I heard a big, loud thud and a bang just after 5pm. “I got on my tractor and went down to the woods. “There was lots of smoke and trees were on fire and the plane was nose down in the mud. “The plane was upside down and it didn’t look like anyone was alive.” Investigators from the Department of Transport’s Air Accidents Investigation Branch are probing the cause of the crash. Inspector Paul Saville of Hampshire Police said: “We are continuing our investigation into this collision. “I would ask anyone who has recovered any parts of the aircraft, which may be spread over a large area, to take them to police.”
THE CHILLING CALL OF ‘MAYDAY MAYDAY’
A MAN whose father and brother were killed in a plane crash on the Island has described the chilling moment when he realised there had been the terrible accident. Jonathan Willis, 38, knew of the crash when he heard the “mayday, mayday, mayday” call coming through the radio of his own aircraft. Michael Willis, 73, of Stanmore, and his son James, 42, of Hillingdon, died following a collision with another plane on the final five-mile stretch of the Merlin Trophy race. The
pilot of the other plane and another aircraft behind both sent out the distress call as Mr Willis’s craft, a Mooney M20B, lost its wing and went down over woodland. Mr. Willis had a career as a commercial pilot and once guided a plane carrying 119 passengers to safety having lost the nose cone and navigation systems in a heavy storm. Jonathan said: “The pilot who did the second mayday call said ‘there’s been a collision, an aircraft has gone down. It’s the green and white Mooney’. That’s when that icy cold feeling just hit
me. We were just going over the finishing line at the time. It’s just that feeling of ‘Oh my God’. “I think one or two people said that the wing had detached and that’s when I knew that it was almost certainly fatal.” The planes were in collision near the end of the race, which was staged as part of the build-up to the world famous Schneider Trophy race that had been scheduled for Sunday, but was later cancelled because of the double fatality. Jane Willis, who had been married to Michael for 43
years, was watching the race at the time of the crash. She said: “All the marshals, two or three of them, started running across. I couldn’t see anything that had happened. I said to the woman I was sitting with ‘something’s happened’. “The chap behind me had his computer on and I heard him say ‘it’s the mooney’. I didn’t know what had happened but the shock started to build up. It became the worst day of my life. “I’ve always known Michael as a survivor and he always seemed to know how to manage a situation. He
was quite a bit older than I was. He was too sensible, too practical, too much of a personality and too ‘with it’ to die. It wasn’t plausible. We are all just trying to cope.” He cheated death on two
other occasions, when an air bubble rendered his breathing equipment useless while scuba diving and again while filming a group of eight sharks that began to circle him.
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RESIDENTS ARE TOLD TO BEWARE
ISLANDERS are being asked to be aware of a potential scam following four reports of a suspicious man knocking on doors to ask householders for money since August 16. Isle of Wight Safer Neighbourhoods Inspector Bill Pinnell said: “We are concerned by these reports of a suspicious man calling at people’s homes in the evening. It’s alleged he tells a number of stories about apparent problems to encourage people to give him money. “These have included claims he’s walked over a mile to find help after his car broke down with his two children and pregnant wife still with the vehicle. Although the man remains polite throughout the conversation, householders were suspicious on each occasion. No money was handed over.” The suspicious man was described as white, aged between 20 and 40 years old, slim to average build, dark hair, approximately 5ft 10in tall and wearing dark clothing. Inspector Pinnell added: “The four reports so far have come from the Newport area, but we are warning that all Islanders should be wary of this type of scam, which attempts to prey on people’s good nature.” Concerns about anyone who requests money on people’s doorstep in this manner should be reported to the police by phoning 101.
IN THE PICTURE
THE IW Photographic Society meets at Arreton Community Centre every Wednesday about 7.15ish. It is a very practical group, running workshops, competitions, and anything else to do with the hobby of photography. Novices and the more advanced photographers are welcome. “We can all share our knowledge, as someone usually knows the answers to problems,” said Chairman Brian Cope. “We are a friendly group, and as such, visitors are made welcome. If you joined the Society on a more permanent basis, then you can borrow any of our equipment. We also have a Library of books available to borrow.” If you are interested, the web site is www.iowphotographicsociety.lifeyo. com or you can contact Brian on 874466.
HOVERTRAVEL GO PINK FOR CHARITY
CROSS SOLENT passenger service Hovertravel, is among many Island companies and organisations putting their support behind this month’s Isle of Pink Breast Cancer Campaign. Loretta Lale, Commercial and Marketing manager at Hovertravel, said: “We have been supporting this Breast Cancer Campaign for the past two years and it is a fun and rewarding way of raising money and spreading awareness of the charity. “Our terminals and craft have been transformed by turning pink. It creates a lot of excitement and our customers always comment on the tremendous effort we make to
help raise money.” In addition to turning pink, Hovertravel has added an optional 50p donation for customers to make when purchasing tickets at their terminals. Pink month is set to finish with a Big Pink aerobics session taking place on the Island on Sunday September 26, which Hovertravel will be supporting by providing entertainment for those travelling to and from the event. The Isle of Pink is a fundraising initiative organised by Breast Cancer Campaign in order to raise extra funds during Breast Cancer Awareness Month for vital research into breast cancer.
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CAR CRASH CLOSES SHUTE
AN ISLAND road was closed for nearly eight hours after a two-vehicle crash that left three people needing hospital treatment. The accident happened at Knighton Shute, near Newchurch and fire crews from Newport, Sandown and Ryde battled to free a trapped driver and his passenger from a pale blue Peugeot 306, which had been in a collision with a red Ford Fiesta. The roof of the Peugeot had to be cut off using the ‘jaws of life’ in order to free the elderly couple, a 92 year old male driver sand his 90 year old wife. They were transferred to hospital on spinal boards by ambulance. The elderly couple from Bembridge and a 12-year-old girl who was a passenger in the Fiesta were treated by the Isle of Wight
ambulance service at the scene before being taken to St Mary’s hospital in Newport. The 12-year-old escaped without injury. Her mother was thought to be driving home after a shopping trip when the accident occurred. Fire-fighters battled for over an hour to free the trapped elderly driver who had injuries to his legs and neck. Police are continuing to piece together how the accident occurred. Sgt Paul Bailey from the Shanklin Roads Policing Unit urged any members of the public who may have witnessed the collision to contact the RPU on 101 quoting ‘Operation Seamstress’ or to phone 0845 045 4545 if outside Hampshire and the IW.
LOTTERY AWARD FOR STEAM RAILWAY
THE ISLE OF WIGHT Steam Railway staff and enthusiasts were celebrating this week after the popular attraction picked up a prestigious award, and an added bonus of a £2,000 funding prize. The Steam Railway, based at Havenstreet, was given national TV recognition when it lifted the Best Heritage Project at the National Lottery Awards, screened live on BBC’s National Lottery’s Big Night last weekend. Working under the project title ‘Isle of Wight Railway Restoration’, the steam line scooped the prestigious award by topping the Heritage Projects category against other Lottery-funded projects from around the country. The Railway was chosen by a nationwide public vote which took place last month. The hour-long programme
was hosted by entertainer John Barrowman and featured music performances from McFly and Taio Cruz. A variety of National Lottery funded projects from around the UK, including the IW Steam Railway, were honoured, with awards in seven categories covering health, sport, the environment, arts, education, voluntary services and heritage. Celebrities including Tess Daly, Alex James, Benedict Cumberbatch, Amir Khan, Larry Lamb, Matt Baker and Julia Bradbury were on-hand to present the different awards, with the award for Best Heritage Project being made by Coronation Street’s Sacha Parkinson and William Roache MBE. After a short film featuring the Steam Railway and two other heritage projects shortlisted for the award, William Roache – Corrie’s Ken Barlow
- opened the envelope in true awards-ceremony style to announce the winner, and then invited the IW Steam Railway’s chairman Steve Oates and general manager Peter Vail up to the stage to collect the award. On accepting the award, Mr. Oates said: “This is a
tremendous accolade for The Isle of Wight Steam Railway and a wonderful tribute to the hard work put in by our staff and volunteers who do so much to keep a piece of Isle of Wight heritage alive. A huge thank-you to everyone who voted for us and to the National Lottery whose
support really does mean so much to us.” The Isle of Wight Railway Restoration Project is saving and restoring a unique and nationally important collection of Victorian and Edwardian carriages. The cheque for £2,000 which will go towards the continuing restoration and conversion of carriage 2403. Work on this carriage is already underway and will have seats for 70 passengers and spaces for six wheelchair borne visitors to be transported in Edwardian splendour. Mr. Vail said: “Our heritage railway has a unique collection of historic steam locomotives, Victorian and Edwardian carriages, and other rare rolling stock, all of which are recognised to be of national importance. Lottery funding is so vital to us, helping us to secure
a fascinating piece of Island railway history, and to ensure we can continue to restore, preserve and operate these unique railway vehicles for future generations to enjoy.” The ‘Isle of Wight Railway Restoration’ project has restored Victorian and Edwardian passenger carriages and goods wagons, enabling residents and visitors to the Island to take a special journey ‘back in time’ on an authentic 100-yearold steam train, riding in beautifully restored and refurbished wooden-bodied carriages dating from the era of Queen Victoria. A registered educational charity, in 2002 it was granted £489,000 from the Heritage Lottery Fund towards the cost of restoring nine historic railway carriages and wagons dating from the 1860s to the 1920s.
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CONTROVERSIAL CUTS TO BUDGET WILL HIT US ALL
A RANGE of controversial measures that the IW Council hope will make millions of pounds worth of savings to its budget is to be discussed by cabinet members. Papers released in advance of Tuesday’s (Sept 14) cabinet meeting recommend that public consultation takes place on steps to respond both to current pressures on the council’s budget and also to expected reductions in the amount of grant it receives as central government looks to reduce the country’s deficit. Cabinet will discuss the proposals, some of them sure to provoke anger and disappointment among Islanders, and then make recommendations to Full Council for final decision at its meeting on September 22. IW Council leader David Pugh said the options were difficult, but necessary, in what were challenging times for the country and for local government. He pledged full consultation on the proposals that affect the most vulnerable residents and promised that views expressed would be taken into account during the decision-making process. The proposals for consultation include a revision to council’s charging policy for adult social care services so that all people are assessed to contribute on the same basis irrespective of their age, disability or health condition. Proposals for consultation will also include a common approach to assessing people’s financial contributions based on the value of their personal budget
rather than the services they are buying with it. It is also proposed to change the eligibility threshold in line with FACS (Fair Access to Care Services) criteria used to determine who the council provides adult social care services to, so that those with the greatest needs are assured of support while those at greatest risk are also provided with targeted support in those areas in which they are most vulnerable. There is also a proposal to transfer learning disabilities services from Westminster House to the Adelaide at Ryde and Gouldings at Freshwater, for which there has already been an extensive review, involving users, of how these services are provided. The proposals to be discussed by cabinet also a range of options with regard to parking permits and looking to merge the Island’s fire control centre with that of another authority, to improve value for money and resilience. The papers also outline how the IW Council will significantly reduce its expenditure in back office functions, with a 30 per cent reduction outlined for council-wide functions in performance and communications. There will also be a reduction in management posts and detailed proposals will be brought forward in December 2010. “The country and consequently local government is facing economic conditions
that are unprecedented in modern times. The council has no option but to face up to that reality and deliver a balanced, sustainable budget that protects services to the most vulnerable. We must use our limited resources to support those with the greatest needs.” Cllr Pugh said. “This may involve ceasing or amending some initiatives and practices that we were able to provide in more prosperous times but which
now – because of the national economic picture – we no longer have the resources to continue. We must also move to further significantly reduce the cost of our administrative and management functions.” Cllr Pugh said: “In terms of the steps within community services on which we will be consulting, I am confident that, as an authority judged – by external inspectors – as performing well in adult social care, we could
deliver these changes from a position of strength and while maintaining excellent services to those most in need. “While we recognise that this could involve a number of changes, we also have to acknowledge that our current spend is much higher than that of many other authorities. We need to match the services we provide with the money available, to ensure that our resources are directed to
these residents most in need of support. “We do understand the sensitivities of these issues and, should that be the decision, we will engage with service users throughout the process and support them through any changes that may be agreed in February 2011 following the consultations mentioned in the papers. None of these changes would be implemented before 1st April 2011.”
ONE HURT IN CRASH
IW FIRE-FIGHTERS were called to free a woman trapped in her car after she was in a collision at Bohemia Corner, near Rookley. The woman’s red VW Golf was in collision with a white VW Golf shortly after 1pm today (Thursday September 9). It is believed that four vehicles were involved in the incident. Fire crews from Newport and Shanklin and a rescue tender from Newport extricated the woman using
specialist-cutting equipment to remove the roof of her vehicle. The female office worker was then strapped to a spinal board before being taken to St Mary’s Hospital suffering from whiplash and minor injuries. Bestival goers have been asked to avoid the area as recovery may take some time. The road is currently closed and will remain closed for a number of hours. Officers from the Road
Policing Unit (RPU) based at Shanklin issued an appeal for information. PC Evans said: “I am appealing for the drivers of any vehicles that witnessed the collision, or saw either vehicle prior to the collision, to get in touch as they may have information that may help the investigation.” Anyone with information is asked to contact on Shanklin RPU on 101 or outside of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight on 0845 0454545.
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MEET THE NEIGHB
RESIDENTS in Ryde have found that their worst fears about the newly opened Salvation Army hostel ‘Fellowship House’ in Green Street have been realised, and it only opened on August 16. Drunks are hanging around on street corners, begging for money and hurling abuse at passers-by. Inmates have been seen urinating in the streets and hanging from the windows in order to smoke and the police have been called to deal with many incidents, often in the early hours of the morning. The Gazette was invited to go on a patrol of the area with East Wight Safer Neighbourhoods Inspector Bill Pinnell and one of his PCs to show how they are talking the issues raised by local residents. Within a hundred yards of the hostel a man who was
SPECIAL REPORT BY JASON KAY discovered to be a resident of Fellowship House was stopped for breaking the terms of Ryde’s Drinking Control Area because he was drinking a can of high strength cider. The man was made to pour the drink away and issued with a warning by the police. Over 20 residents in the local area attended the Ryde Town Council meeting on Monday (September 6) to protest about the situation. “We went to an open day before they opened and they assured us that it wouldn’t be like this,” said Diana Wale who lives around the corner in Station Street. – her property looks over the rear
of the hostel. “It’s a doss house quite frankly, which is what they said it wasn’t going to be,” said Mrs Wale. “We were told it was for men with drink and alcohol problems who would be living there for rehab. If they’re in there for rehab they shouldn’t be in the streets and allowed to drink. “They buy drink and take it into the hostel when they’re not supposed to. The part that overlooks my property is corridors and a car park and twice people have been seen urinating in there. “Nobody wants to park in there now – there are 35 spaces and only half a dozen cars. And when they finished the car park they built another wall, which means that people can get into my garden. “They said there would be
two fully qualified people there all the time, but all they’re required to do is one hour with a councillor. “The Salvation Army said it was for Islanders who had served a prison term but they said there would be no paedophiles or arsonists. But one of the men is known to people locally and is an arsonist. “It was railroaded through. The Ryde mayor came for a wander around and agrees with everything we say. It should never have been built in the first place.” Pat Barnes (75) lives in Green Street and has seen the situation first hand. “It’s horrendous. We have trouble at night, drunks peeing in the street. I’m no prude – I used to work as a barmaid – but these people are dreadful. They can’t be rehabilitated.
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BOURS FROM HELL “It shouldn’t have been built there – it’s too close to the houses. I’m on my own and I get a bit nervous. I wouldn’t stand a chance if a druggy broke in and wanted money,” said Pat. “I don’t want to go out after dark. “We opposed it from the start. We’ve lost money on our properties and the carrying on is just rubbing salt in our wounds. If they had genuine people who wanted to rehabilitate themselves then it would be different.” Val Austin (62) who lives next door to the hostel has become spokesperson for the group of local residents. “The police have asked us to make a record of all of the incidents,” she said. “It started kicking off on the Saturday night (August 21) and the early hours of Sunday 22. “They were all on the corner of Green Street drinking to the early hours and swearing. Then again on the Wednesday (August 25) the police were called and took someone away. Tuesday (August 31) and the early hours of Wednesday (September 1) there was a lot of shouting and swearing and people were running up and down the High Street trying to break windows. Four people called the police then. “There were two police cars and a police van parked outside the hostel and they put one man inside the van. He was shouting and kicking inside the van for 25 minutes – why wasn’t he taken away? “On the Thursday morning
the under manager of the hostel came to see me to apologise and to say that those people have been banned, but she didn’t have answers to my questions. “And we didn’t get much in the way of answers last night either,” said Val of the Ryde Town Council meeting on Monday (September 6). They’ve now told us that there will be a big meeting between the hostel managers, social services and the police but they haven’t invited us yet. “Inspector Pinnell said he was hoping that someone from the Salvation Army head office would come over to talk to the people running the hostel. “If Ryde is an alcohol free zone then why are the police driving past? It states that they’re a dry-house but they walk in with carrier bags of drink. Then when they’re drunk in the street the Salvation Army are not letting them in. “Who selects these people and who vets them? Is it the social services or the Salvation Army? Is it just a dumping ground for social services drop-outs? “They people running the hostel are not doing their duty of care – the residents are just out on the streets doing what they want.” Mrs Dorothy Holland (81), who lives five minutes from the hostel in the High Street , was at the meetings opposing the hostel from the very beginning. “We knew what was going to happen. These people
just don’t want help. If they’re going to rehabilitate them then where are the councillors? “They’re usually liquored up by early in the morning. They shout obscenities from the windows. They hang around in the street and accost people for money. They are also in the cemetery and the toilets on St John’s Hill and congregate opposite Fiveways School. “We’ve all worked very hard to get this end of the town free of problems and it’s just not nice. “The hostel is not doing what they said they’d do. They said they’d rehabilitate them, get them flats and jobs. If they were doing what they said they’d do it would be a different matter. “They’re even hiding the drink in different bottles – I thought someone was drinking bleach the other day. How do you rehabilitate that person? You can’t can you. “They buy liquor and then they have various places where they go to get out of the way,” added her husband. “Little domains where they can drink it. They get in the back of the church and people around there get the noise and the ‘f’ ing and blinding. “We’ve been woken in the night quite a few times – the Salvation Army don’t have any control. This is a bad place – the tenants are a bad crowd.” The Salvation Army issued the following statement: “The Salvation Army has
opened ‘Fellowship House’, a new LifehouseArmy’s* for homeless people in Green Street, Ryde. The premises provide 25 single rooms and a flat. Neighbours of the centre were invited to tour the building and ask any questions prior to the first residents being admitted. Over 100 local people attended and most visitors were supportive of the new centre. Responding to requests for a representative of The Salvation Army to attend a meeting held in the town on Monday 6 September, the Divisional Commander, Lt Col Graham Owen, said: “The Salvation Army was made aware of a meeting of Ryde Town Council on Monday 6 September at which some local residents were planning to ask questions relating to Fellowship House. No formal invitation had been received from the council and it was not possible to arrange for someone from The Salvation Army’s Divisional Headquarters on the mainland to attend, but we have asked for all concerns raised to be sent to us and we will liase with the council and the police on any issues arising as part of our on-going work with them. “We circulated a letter to hundreds of homes in the vicinity of the new centre
prior to the Open Day and continue to encourage our neighbours to speak to us directly should there be any concerns about the centre or the conduct of its residents.” * The Salvation Army is one of the largest providers of support and accommodation in homelessness services where 3,500 people stay every night. This includes 83 Lifehouses in the UK and Ireland, which offer accommodation to men, women and families. A Lifehouse is a place of change, built on purpose and relationship and with a large element of fun. Service users are helped to regain their confidence, develop skills, and re-engage with mainstream society to enable them to ultimately move into a place of their own or supported housing project.” East Wight Safer Neighbourhoods Inspector Bill Pinnell said: “Each area of the Isle of Wight has its own local Safer Neighbourhoods team. They are dedicated to providing an excellent service and an active presence in every neighbourhood to catch criminals and protect communities. Police are determined to keep crime levels low and maintain the Isle of Wight as a safe place to live. “The Ryde Safer Neighbourhoods teams are responding to reports of
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anti-social behaviour, which some local residents allege is linked to homeless people using approved Salvation Army welfare facilities at Fellowship House in Green Street. “I’ve been involved in a number of constructive and positive meetings with managers at Fellowship House during the past month. Police are grateful for the co-operation and support of the Salvation Army in attempting to address these concerns. “Officers and police staff are carrying out extra patrols in the area to gather more information from the community. “I would encourage people not to hesitate in reporting any concerns to the police so they can be dealt with swiftly, fairly and effectively.” Please phone Ryde Police Station on 101 or 0845 045 45 45. Email ruraleast.snt@ hampshire.pnn.police.uk. People who wish to remain anonymous can phone the Crimestoppers charity on 0800 555 111. In an emergency, phone 999. Ryde Safer Neighbourhoods team works within the Isle of Wight Community Safety Partnership, which has made a pledge on tackling anti-social behaviour. For more information, go online to http:// www.saferwight.org.uk/ antisocialbehaviour.aspx
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APPEAL AFTER CAR CRASH
POLICE are appealing for witnesses to a car crash in Yarbridge after two people were hurt. The collision happened on the junction of New Road and Sandown Road, near The Yarbridge Inn, Sandown. A Landrover Discovery heading towards Bembridge collided with a Blue Citroen Saxo. The passenger of the Landrover Discovery, a 20 year-old female, suffered leg injuries. The Saxo driver, a man aged 50, was suffering from whiplash, and both were taken to hospital by IW Ambulance. PC Martin Norman from the Roads Policing unit at Shanklin said, “We are keen to hear from anyone who witnessed the collision or who saw either a blue Saxo or the Discovery in the area around the time of the incident.” Anyone with information is asked to contact the Road Policing unit at Shanklin on 101, or if calling from outside the Hampshire and the Isle of Wight area 0845 045 4545.
PEDAL POWER KEEPS AMBULANCE IN AIR
HEAD ON IN RYDE
THREE PEOPLE were injured in a two-car collision crash on Puckpool Road, Ryde. A painter and decorator in his 30s suffered injuries to his shoulder and leg in the accident, which happened on a bend yards from the Puckpool Park entrance. The man was treated by a paramedic and taken to
hospital. A woman from the Netherlands in her 70s suffered minor injuries and the driver, in her 50s ,was taken St Mary’s hospital for treatment. It is thought the Dutch couple became confused as to which side of the road to drive on, having arrived on the Island after traveling from the Netherlands hours
before. They were questioned by officers from the Roads Policing unit at Shanklin. A spokesman for Hampshire and IW Police confirmed that the driver had been spoken to and the matter had been left to both parties to exchange insurance details. The spokesman went on to confirm that they were not appealing for any witnesses.
CYCLISTS will be taking to their bikes later this month to recycle the Island! This fun cycling event is once again taking place on the Island on Saturday September 25 to generate public awareness of the Hampshire & Isle of Wight Air Ambulance charity and their textile recycling schemes in partnership with Bag It Up Ltd. Last year’s event saw 50 cyclists of all ages taking part, enjoying the wonderful island scenery, whilst raising over £5,000 in sponsorship money, to help keep the Air Ambulance flying and saving lives. The event is looking for as much support as possible to generate more life-saving funds this year, and anyone can enter online at www. hiow-airambulance.org. uk/post.cfm/recycle-theisland-2010.
It’s a fun, fit and fantastic way to help support this vital service, so why not get ‘On Ya Bike’ and start training and fundraising. There are two routes available; a shorter 15 mile Blue route, and a 50 mile Red route for those wanting a bigger challenge. Cyclists will pass several of the textile recycling banks during the ride which raise significant funds for the Air Ambulance. The Air Ambulance will be based at Tesco in Ryde for the day. If operational commitments allow, entrants will have the opportunity to look at the helicopter, meet and chat with the paramedics and pilot who carry out the life-saving missions. A spokesman said; “It is the people of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight who keep the Air Ambulance flying. Without your continued support, it wouldn’t be where it is today!
“Please visit www.bagitup. org.uk/upcoming-eventarticle.php?rd=141 to find to find about more about the event, plus details of how you can recycle to raise funds for your Air Ambulance.” HIOWAA provides air ambulance services across Hampshire and the Island in response to emergency calls. Since the air ambu- lance became operat-ional on July 1, 2007 it has undertaken over 2,375 missions, many of which have saved lives. It is now flying seven days per week, being called to missions on average four to five times a day. HIOWAA receives no Government funding, and relies on the generosity of individuals and organisations. As a charity it only receives help through secondment of paramedics from the NHS. To keep the air ambulance flying needs £3,000 per day.
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TURNER ONEWIGHT CAMPAIGN GETS BACKING IN COMMONS
ISLAND MP Andrew Turner has welcomed cross-Party support for the OneWight campaign expressed during the debate on the Parliamentary Voting System and Constituencies Bill in the House of Commons. Mr. Turner has received support of around 16,000 Islanders who signed a petition to back his campaign to maintain only one MP on the Island, rather than split the constituency and have part of it link up with the mainland. The Bill received its second reading this week with a Government majority of 59. Mr. Turner was one of 10 Conservative MPs who voted against it, but there were serious misgivings expressed about the Bill on all sides of the House, including its effect on the Isle of Wight. Eleanor Laing, the MP for Epping Forest, intervened during Mr. Turner’s speech saying that he had ‘a lot’ of support in the Commons and that the Island’s special circumstances should be taken into account as those of Scottish islands had been. Jack Straw, Labour’s Shadow Justice Secretary,
complained that ‘the views of the people of the Isle of Wight are wholly to be ignored’. The debate was part of a busy day for the campaign as the on-line element of the OneWight campaign was delivered to Downing Street by a cross-party delegation and the paper copy of the campaign was formally presented to Parliament by the Island’s MP at the end of the day.
campaign over the last few weeks. Some people have complained that the total does not represent a majority of Island residents – but to get this sort of support in a few weeks is very impressive. In Parliamentary terms it is a very significant total.” Asked if the public campaign was now over, Mr Turner said: “This part of the campaign is over – and we will be having a break, but there will be more to do. We have featured heavily on the paper based petition until now – but people can still sign up to support the campaign by visiting www.OneWight.org. uk. “During the debate I extracted a promise that either the Deputy Prime Minister or Mark Harper, the Minister for Political and Constitutional Reform, will visit the Island in person to discuss these matters. I look forward to that and I hope that will include an opportunity for them to address a public meeting about the issue. As soon as any details are available I will be making a further announcement.”
“Jack Straw complained that ‘the views of the people of the Isle of Wight are wholly to be ignored’.” Mr. Turner said: “I was heartened to hear of the support against splitting up the Island from all sides of the House. Now I will be working ‘behind the scenes’ to see if we can get enough support to pass an amendment to the Bill that would ensure one or two MPs solely for the Isle of Wight. “That would be the best outcome, but there are other possible amendments that would allow the independent Boundary Commission to take account of local opinion on these matters. I want to pay tribute to all the people and organisations who worked so hard for the
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CLOCK BACK - AND NOT BEFORE TIME
VENTNOR’S 148-year-old town centre clock above ‘Inspirations’ on the corner of Church Street and Pier Street has been given a new lease of life. The clock stopped working back in 1984, and left with a single hand marking time at 12 o’clock. The worn out mechanism has been replaced with a ‘state of the art’ electronic controller linked to GPS satellite to maintain accuracy, a new dial face and set of hands, with LED back lighting around the bezel for night time illumination, in keeping with the desires of the original installer William Luce Hosking. The work was privately funded and organised by Ventnor Community Partnership who commissioned world renowned time manag- ement specialists, H.S. Walsh & Sons of Beckenham Kent to undertake the
made-to-measure replacement. The clock was originally installed by William Luce Hosking in July 1862; he ran a business as watchmaker in Ventnor from 1853 in the shop below the clock. In August 1862 the IW Observer reported that “our patriotic fellow townsman has shown himself worthy of his occupation and profession, as during the last week he has mounted a large transparent clock over his shop by which the hour may be read day or night.” In 1872 Mr Hosking wrote: “The clock over my shop was placed there with the earnest wish that it might be benefit to the community”, he further wrote “That in the event of my leaving Ventnor and vacating the premises at any time, the clock is to remain, where I trust it will usefully occupy its niche, and measure all the valuable moments
as they flit away, and by its cheering light on dark and stormy nights, illumine the surrounding gloom for many, many long years to come. Ventnor Community Partnership wishes to thank the property owners for agreeing to the replacement, Marie-Anne of Inspirations for bearing with us during the installation work above her shop door, the flat tenant, Careless & Kemp Solicitors for their free of charge legal work, Ventnor Historic Society for the clocks’ history and to IOW Cllr Susan Scocia (Ventnor West), Chairperson of Ventnor Community Partnership for standing out in the rain all day marshalling along with Rob Chuter, Chairperson of Community Arts and Culture IW, who also undertook the 14-month process of negotiations and legal matters.
CAUSE FOR CELEBRATION AT GKN
COWES-BASED GKN Aerospace has delivered the 1000th nacelle for the Lockheed Martin C-130J military airlifter in a highly successful 17-year production activity. Production rates at the company are set to increase from 18 aircraft sets a year in 2008 to near double that in 2011. To meet this significant production rate increase, the 2009 five year contract extension from Lockheed Martin enabled GKN Aerospace to move manufacture to a newly created, state of the art production line at the Company’s Osborne site in Cowes. This advanced new facility will provide long term work for more than 60 people. In recognition of the landmark delivery and of the success of the ongoing relationship between GKN Aerospace and Lockheed
Martin, Ross Reynolds, VP for C-130 programmes, visited the Cowes team and toured the new production line. Speaking to the GKN Aerospace team during his visit, Mr. Reynolds said: “As the launch nation and operator for the C-130J, the United Kingdom and the Royal Air Force hold a special place in the history of the C-130 programme. It is therefore fitting that we should be celebrating this major milestone and the enduring relationship between Lockheed Martin and UK technology. GKN Aerospace is a proven and valued supplier and we look forward to the growth and prosperity that the worldwide demand for the Super Hercules will bring to GKN Aerospace”. Touring the site with Reynolds, Jeff Armitage, VP and Managing Director Nacelles explained: “The C-130J has been a vital
programme for this site for approaching two decades now – in fact our latest contract extension will take us to our 20 year anniversary in 2013. “And the production line security provided by Lockheed Martin’s practice of awarding long term contracts has allowed us to continuously invest in our processes, regularly introducing new technologies and practices. “The 2009 contract extension enabled us to create an entirely new, state of the art production line at our Osborne facility and to implement the very latest in lean and supply-chainmanagement initiatives. As a direct result we have been Jeff Armitage, GKN Aerospace VP and Managing Director, Nacelles, presents Ross able to achieve the important production rate increases Reynolds, Lockheed Martin Vice President, C-130 Programmes, with a leather and price reductions bound version of ‘From Sea to Air’. Gathered around are the members of the required by our customer C-130J team from procurement, engineering and production. and the programme.” GKN Aerospace has been robust integrated nacelle been a leading member of the design change from the sole source supplier system for the C-130J since the UK Industrial Support the C-130H nacelle to the to Lockheed Martin of the December 1993, having Group and responsible for C-130J.
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RESIDENTS FIRED UP
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CONCERT BAND CHARITY GIG
A LAST desperate effort to try to convince the IW Council to change their minds over the closure of Shanklin Fire Station has taken place. A petition containing 5,720 signatures was presented to Barry Abrahams, IW Council Cabinet member responsible for Environmental Health at a demonstration outside the Fire Station. Gathering to register their alarm at the proposed closure of the station, a large crowd waved placards and jeered. Drivers hooted their horns in support as ex retained fire fighter Steve Marsh presented the petition
against the closure, packed in five large cardboard boxes. Shanklin’s Town Crier announced the presentation and David Pugh, Leader of IW Council looked on as Mr.Marsh made an impassioned speech to Cllr.Abrahams. He said: “Why are you spending £350,000 per year to produce a document that says closing Shanklin Fire Station will endanger fire cover in the evenings and weekends – it says it here in black and white.” “I knew I was going to be on a losing wicket,” said Cllr Abrahams after the presentation. “I recognise the strength of
THE TRIDENT Concert Band will be performing their second charity concert of the year when supporting the IW branch of the Samaritans at a special evening entitled “Riverside Proms”. The concert will be held at the Riverside Centre, Newport on Saturday, September 25, and the band are hoping that they can at least mirror their last charity concert which was held in February and raised £530 for Help the Heroes. Dave Woodford, speaking on behalf of the band, said: “Samaritans do a lot of voluntary work in support of the local community and each branch has to self fund themselves as they are not financially supported from a national central level. “So they have to rely on the local communities donations and generosity to enable them continue their work. So please come and support the band, have a great evening’s entertainment and enjoy yourselves while we help a local charity in financially tough times.” Doors open at 7pm, with tickets £5 each available at PJ Thorne Butchers in Freshwater, Beresford Barbers in Cowes, The Samaritans Shop Lugley st Newport or by phoning 530497.
GRANNY ON RUN
feeling – but this isn’t something that the Isle of Wight faces on its own.” Vice Chairman of the IW Council and member for Shanklin Central, David Williams said: “There is a lot of work going on behind the scenes at County Hall. I can understand people thinking as they do – there’s the fear factor. It comes down to money in the end, but the fight goes on.” Shanklin Mayor, Denise Larner added: “I’m with the people of Shanklin. We’ve got to think of the safety aspects. The town council was in agreement to close the station, but not until the Bay
Area station was built – when that’s built everyone will feel safe.” The building of the Bay Area station has now been shelved for the foreseeable future. Mr. Marsh added: “In the meantime we’re down to one pump in Ventnor, and one pump in Sandown, due to a lack of manpower, and they haven’t recruited for Shanklin to get anyone else into the station. “Until such time as the Bay Area station is built the Bay area isn’t safe. It’s legally and morally wrong what the service have done so far and the council shouldn’t have voted on it.”
A GRANNY who went on the run from Gloucester has been arrested on the Island nearly 120 miles away from her home, The Gazette can reveal. OAP Thelma Grey, 68, was arrested in St Helens, near Bembridge, by Island police after she failed to turn up at Cheltenham Magistrate’s court. The granny has been on the run from authorities since March after she faced benefit fraud charges amounting to nearly £80,000. Mrs Grey appeared before Cheltenham Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday to face nine charges of falsely claiming benefits by pretending to be single when she was married. She is further accused of falsely claiming income support and council tax benefits over a seven-year period when she was with her partner Dennis Dutton. Not guilty pleas were entered when the charges were read out to the pensioner. The case has now been committed to Gloucester Crown Court for trial and she has been granted bail.
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SHELL-SHOCKED AT ‘ORNAMENT’
A BOMB disposal team was called to a property in Godshill after it was discovered that ‘an ornament’ in the garden was a rusted First World War shell that had been there for years. Property owner Mrs Hartley reported the bomb to the IW police and by the time she got home the Police had already called round and told Mr. Hartley not to touch it and wait for the Ministry of Defence to arrive to remove it. . The WW1 shell was believed to ammunition for the QF 1 pounder, universally known as the pom-pom. It was an early 37 mm British autocannon. It was used by several countries initially as an infantry gun and later as a light anti-aircraft gun. Mrs Hartley “We found the shell not long after we moved in about 18 years ago. It was on a shelf in an old well pump house. When we found it, It looked brand new and we assumed it was ornamental and safe. “We even allowed our kids to play with it and it’s been pulled out many times when we’ve had guests round to see if anyone knew what it was”. Mr Hartley who rediscovered the shell only weeks ago whilst doing work in the garden said ” It disappeared about 10 years ago and I can only assume one of the kids had buried it whilst playing.
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ANNE JUMPS TO IT FOR CHARITY
ANNE WATTS from Whitwell took to the skies and completed a parachute jump to raise £223 for Canine Partners, who provide specially trained dogs to people with disabilities. Anne had always wanted to make the leap and her family bought her the chance for her 60th birthday. Her husband Mike is chair of the Masonic Lodge in Sandown, who have made Canine Partners their charity of the year. Anne said: “I was inspired to raise money for Canine Partners, after seeing the dogs in action at demonstrations on the Island. We had a perfect day for the jump and it was absolutely thrilling!”
Canine Partners is a registered charity that assists people with disabilities to enjoy a greater independence and quality of life through the provision of specially trained dogs. Each dog is specifically trained to meet the needs of the individual with whom they will be partnered, helping with everyday tasks such as opening and shutting doors, unloading the washing machine, picking up dropped items, pressing buttons and switches and getting help in an emergency. These life transforming dogs also provide practical, physiological, psychological and social benefits including increased independence
and confidence as well as increased motivation and self-esteem. A Canine Partner also brings companionship, a sense of security and increases social interaction. Canine Partners receives no government funding and is wholly dependent on public donations and gifts in wills. Canine Partners has a puppy training satellite based on the Island, headed up by Carol Court. The team are always looking for fundraisers, volunteers, puppy parents or you could consider adopting a puppy for just £1 a week. For further information visit www. caninepartners.org.uk or call Carol on 01983 730494.
Left to right: Crew members Paul Coates-Evans and Alex Leonard I brought it into the house until my son in-law who was visiting said it looked like a shell from the war”. His son in-law took pictures and posted them on a forum on the internet where he found out the thought to be harmless shell could actually be alive and dangerous. The ministry of defence later confirmed the shell to be from WW1 but the ammo was not fused and posed no major threat so they took it away in a safe box to dispose of it safely.
REMINDER TO LIFEBOAT CREW COMMENDED SEND FORMS ISLAND residents are being reminded to complete and return canvas forms used to update the Register of Electors. The IW Council has issued forms to over 69,000 residential properties and residents are requested to complete the form as soon as possible so that the Register of Electors can be compiled ready for its publication on December 1 this year. Failure to complete and return the form to the council could result in your name being removed from the Register, preventing you from being able to vote. Subject to approval by Parliament, 2011 could see Islanders going to the polls in the first referendum since the 1970s so it is important to complete the form. The Register of Electors is also used to check people’s identity when they apply for credit. Some
may find it difficult to obtain a loan or credit if you are not on the Register of Electors. The canvas form also gives the opportunity to choose whether or not a name is sold to commercial organisations. If anyone wishes to be excluded from the Edited Register they should tick the relevant column on the form. However, everyone’s name must appear on the Full Register which can be inspected in person by visiting County Hall in Newport. By law, the council is required to send out a reminder if the forms are not returned. To help the council avoid this expensive and time consuming process, please return the form by Thursday September 30. If any household hasn’t received a canvass form, contact the Electoral Services office at the Isle of Wight Council on (01983) 821000.
TWO CREW members from Yarmouth RNLI lifeboat station have been officially commended for saving the lives of two people who were found clinging to the rigging of a sinking yacht. Alex Leonard and Paul Coates-Evans, both volunteers from the lifeboat station in Quay Street, have been commended for their dedication and professionalism in rescuing the pair in April after their yacht started to sink in choppy seas. The rescue has prompted an official letter of commendation from the charity’s Chief Executive, Paul Boissier, thanking them and fellow crew members for their actions in saving the lives of the two in peril. Yarmouth’s RNLI’s all-weather lifeboat,
Eric and Susan Hiscock (Wanderer), was launched on service on April 4 following a report that a yacht was sinking on the Shingles Bank, off the Island. Although visibility was good, the winds were west north westerly force 5 and the seas were choppy with a half a metre swell. Knowing the area well, Yarmouth RNLI’s coxswain, Howard Lester, had his crew prepare the Y-boat, a smaller inflatable boat which is stowed onboard their all-weather lifeboat. The Y-boat was deployed at 1.18pm, manned by Alex and Paul. They, with some assistance from a Rigid Inflatable Boat (RIB) which was on scene, saved a man and a woman who were clinging to the yacht’s rigging and brought them to the all-weather lifeboat.
Mr Boissier said: “The rescued pair were given immediate first aid as they were very cold and wet. The lifeboat then returned to the lifeboat station at 1.35pm where the survivors were handed into the care of the ambulance service. Their two other companions were airlifted from the yacht by the Coastguard helicopter. “Coxswain Howard Lester and his crew are to be commended on their teamwork and professionalism which complimented the actions of Alex and Paul in making this a first class service all round.” The RNLI is a charity that relies on voluntary contributions to enable its volunteer crews to go to sea to save lives. Thanks to donations from supporters, lifeboats from more than
230 RNLI stations work together to provide a ring of safety around the UK and the Republic of Ireland. Bernard Turner, Lifeboat Operations Manager at Yarmouth RNLI, welcomed the official commendation. He said: “Our volunteer crew members undergo intensive training to ensure that they are ready to respond to any kind of emergency. I am immensely proud that my crew worked so hard in these conditions to bring about such a positive outcome. “It is gratifying to know that the selfless efforts of the volunteer lifeboat crew members has received this recognition from the RNLI’s Chief Executive. I am very proud of this station and all of its volunteers.”
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TALL SHIP’S NOSTALGIC RETURN
COWES had a very special visitor as the three-mast ship Belem, Europe’s oldest and France’s most prestigious tall ship still operating at sea, called by. Belem was at Cowes to visit the Royal Yacht Squadron to commemorate the 36 years during which she sailed under British colours. Paul Le Bihan, President of Fondation Belem, addressed the dignitaries who gathered for the historic visit. He said: “Belem’s return to Cowes is a most important moment in the history of our ship. “Our foundation is responsible for keeping this ship in France’s heritage, but even more in the world’s maritime heritage. Belem, is now 114 years old, which makes her Europe’s oldest tall ship still at sea. What is quite unique about the ship is that she practically never stopped sailing since her launch in 1896.
“What is remarkable is that she has always met the needs and expectations of her owners, as well as the demands of their times: carrying goods at the end of the 19th century; sailing as a luxury yacht in the 1920s and 1930s; acting as a witness, and passing-on centuries of know– how since 1950. “What is also remarkable is that the owners who succeeded one another all renovated her with a total respect for her elegant lines, so that these successive alterations make it possible, today, to read the continuing phases of her history like the chapters of a book. “Belem then Fantôme II was for over 30 years one of the stars of the English yachting scene, sailing under the colours of Britain’s most prestigious club, the Royal Yacht Squadron. She came to Cowes for every one of these 30 years, from 1919 to 1949.”
He continued: “We are deeply touched to see her again and to relive in your company these essential moments in the life of the ship. I am sure that our friends of the Yacht Club de France, whom I wish to thank for being here with us, will agree with me in observing that Belem’s visit shows how both French and British maritime traditions can sometimes be united by the same love of the sea and of beautiful ships. “Our foundation is proud of all this British period represents in the ship’s history and very grateful to her British owners, the Duke of Westminster and the Honourable Arthur Ernest Guinness, for having launched into the 20th century a ship that, otherwise, would not have survived the end of her trading days, for having embellished her considerably, for having so elegantly enhanced her legend.” Built in 1896 in Nantes, Belem was at first a merchant
vessel operating between France, Brazil and the French Caribbean. She was bought in 1914 by the second Duke of Westminster, who transformed her into a luxury yacht. In 1921, the Duke sold the ship to the Hon Arthur Ernest Guinness, who renamed the ship Fantome II and sailed her extensively, completing
a round the world trip in 1923-24. He owned the ship until his death in 1949. Both the Duke and Ernest Guinness were distinguished members of the Royal Yacht Squadron and the ship was frequently seen in Cowes. Now she is the property of the Foundation Belem and operated as a civilian training ship.
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RITCHIE’S OPENS ITS DOORS
LIZZIE’S DINER at Spithead Business Centre has moved across the corridor into much brighter and more spacious premises, and has changed its name to Ritchie’s Diner. Truth to tell it’s been Ritchie’s Diner for the past four years since Ritchie Newton bought the popular café. Although he was head chef at the Channel View Hotel in Sandown he had always wanted his own business. “We needed a change and modernization, although we still have the 50s/60s theme,” said Ritchie. “Now I’ve got a brand new kitchen and extractor system, which is great. “We moved in over the last bank holiday weekend. We were out of the old premises on Saturday and reopened the following Tuesday morning.” The popular 50s/60s theme has stayed with the café and even more memorabilia has been added to the collection of posters and pictures on the walls. Ritchie’s mum and
dad visit Florida every year and return with more. In fact it was Ritchie’s dad Phil Newton who built the new café with his brother Rob Newton. Phil is an entertainer, doing 50s and 60s rock and roll and country and western as he’s collected a magnificent selection of mementos over the years. These include the items on the brand new bar, which is devoted to Elvis with receipts for items he bought – a Harley Davidson, gold jewellery and clothing, along with articles about the ‘King’ from magazines of the day – all varnished onto the outside. Long gone greats of the era gaze down from the walls: Elvis, James Dean, Marilyn Monroe and Jim Morrison and Elvis himself is in pride of place at the end of the bar – the life size model sits on a bar stool with his guitar. This family run business is popular with a wide cross section of customers. Although it started life as a builder’s café, and caters to many workers from across
the Island, it has much wider appeal. The police and fire brigade are frequent visitors, young mums visiting the nearby children’s play area or the supermarket and anyone who wants good café food at a very reasonable price. Breakfasts are served all day and if you’re hungry you can opt for a huge plateful of sausage, bacon, black pudding, eggs, tomatoes, baked beans, mushrooms, hash browns and bubble and squeak, served with great wedges of bread and butter and a steaming mug of tea or coffee. Sandwiches, baguettes and bagels can be eaten in or taken away, there’s a brand new baked potato oven and favourites such as fish and chips, lasagne, cottage pie and curry are on the menu. Unusual in these austere times, refills of tea and coffee are free, just as they would have been in the era. Ritchie’s Café is open seven days a week, Monday to Saturday from 7.30am till 3pm and Sundays from 10am till 2pm.
RYDE DRUGS RAID
AS PART of an operation to combat the supply of class A drugs coming to the Island, police have arrested four men. The arrests, on suspicion of possession of class A drugs with intent to supply, were made after a raid on a property in Park Road, Ryde. Officers hope to have made a ‘serious dent’ in the drugs trade following the raid. A spokesman for Hampshire and IW Police said, “Police can confirm four men were arrested during a drugs operation in Ryde.” Officers went to an address in Park Road where arrests were made on suspicion of supplying class A drugs. The men, aged 20 from London, 38 from Ryde, 43 from Ryde, and 52 from Sandown, were taken to Newport Police Station for questioning. All four men were later bailed until November 4, 2010 pending further
enquiries. A 47-year-old man from Ryde was arrested in Monkton Street, Ryde in relation to the same operation. He was taken to Newport Police Station for questioning and bailed until November 5, 2010 pending further enquiries. Detective Sergeant John Walton of Isle of Wight CID said: “These arrests were part of Operation Sheridan, our ongoing campaign to disrupt and detect supplies of illegal drugs to the island. These operations take place thanks to a combined effort involving the Isle of Wight Community Safety Partnership and the Drug Action Team, which are committed to work that demonstrates drugs will not be tolerated on our island.” “We are urging anyone with information about suspected drug production or dealing within their local community to contact us as soon as they
can on 101 or anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.” The four people arrested have been released on police bail pending further enquiries.
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ST HELENS CARNIVAL PROVES BIG SUCCESS
ST HELEN’S carnival had a fantastic day, weather-wise and crowd-wise. Brian Cope, who helped organise the event has sent in this report. He said: “In the morning a group of volunteers set up the Sports Area with flags, rope, and bunting, arranged the seating, erected tents and generally set the scene. We alternate annually between the cricket pitch and the football pitch (with the Fair occupying the pitch that we do not use). There are lots of volunteers, but we could always use more! “In the afternoon the sports were set out in an order that has been the same for years now. The aim is to involve children, adults and families. All the sports are free to enter, and there is a cash prize going to first, second and third in each sport. “Usually Will Squib and his son Andrew oversee the races, with volunteers helping to sort out the results. It is meant to be great fun, and the crowds do appreciate the entertainment aspect. “The Carnival started to assemble from about 5.30pm on the West Green. There are 12 categories, ranging from individual entries to All Island
Carnival Queens. Although our route is short, we still get a lot of support from very many people and floats, etc. “The Carnival itself started at 6.30pm with a marching band leading, followed by our own Carnival Queen Float, and then other floats, bands and fancy dress individuals are fed in to give variety. “There were many volunteers to organize the route (closing roads, collecting cash tins - again far too many to mention, and again there is room for more volunteers please!) “The bands do a five-minute session outside the Vine Inn, which is well appreciated judging by the applause. “The Carnival route is around the Greens, and ending up on the afternoon Sports Area, and it was all over by about 7.30pm. “Particular mention must be given to Chris and Sue Drewery, who own the newsagents, and their family, and to Julie Austen and her family. “Finally, a very weary group of volunteers clears it all away ready for next year. Our many thanks to everyone involved, and to the crowds who came to watch.”
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CARNIVAL A DE-LIGHT! THE ISLAND carnival season came to a glittering finale at Ryde. Hundreds of holiday makers and locals lined the streets of the town to marvel at the colourful and bright spectacle that unfolded before their eyes. Ryde has always been renowned for putting on a glittering show and once again did not disappoint. Businesses and organisations from across the Island came together to provide a magical procession that any organiser –even those big boys on the mainland –
would struggle to better. Even Ryde’s much loved dotto train got in on the act and was chugging its way along the route as part of the (Not So) Wild West entry and achieved second prize in the carnival. It was an event that organisers will find difficult to better. With twelve months of careful planning ahead it’s a fair bet that all the participants will again come up with something special in 2011, when we will also be hosting the eagerly awaited Island Games.
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TIME FOR REVELLERS FLAMING SUGAR TO BE A SWEETNER
DAVID E SUGAR, one of the finest new talents in the electronic music scene, is making his way to Bestival to perform on Saturday. “I’m playing on stage with the flame throwers,” said David. “They were at Rock Ness. It’s like something out of Mad Max,” he laughed. David is the newest signing to Rob Da Bank’s Sunday Best label and he has a new single, ‘Party Killer’ out on the label. “It’s great to be on Rob’s label – he gave me my first play on Radio 1,” he explained. “I went through a long time of turning down offers. I didn’t think that a lot of the companies knew what I was about,” said David of his unique style of music. “I started off in an
underground thing called ‘circuit bending’ which led into chip music. It was using old outdated video game consuls to make music – because all of them have sound chips in them, like little synthesizers. “People can push the limits of them and use them in ways that they hadn’t been used before. It felt like quite an interesting field – to use a large corporate icon to make new music.” Although electronic music is now a great part of his output, David is also an accomplished guitarist. “I fell out of love with the guitar,” he explained. “I was into intricate folk stuff and had a folk electronica outfit, and edged into electronic music. “I’d always been in to electronic music, but not
making it – guitar was my first love and I fell into the electronic thing.” David will be playing his new single, Party Killer, along with a selection from his past releases. Last year he released 52 singles in 52 weeks. “I did them as EPs, four at a time,” he said of his epic feat. “It was a lot of work but really fun. “I’m really looking forward to Bestival and I’m planning to join in the fancy dress thing. I’m bringing some mates with me and quite a few people I know are coming independently and I’m intending to stick around – we’re arriving on Friday.” David E Sugar will be performing at Arcadia Presents The Spider Stage on Saturday September 11 at 3.45pm.
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ERRORS OF THE NIGHT
ONCE THE lights go out on the main stage on Saturday night, head over to Sailor Jerry’s Ink City Stage and the Glasgow electronic band, the Errors will be headlining at 1.15am. “We’re better on late at night,” said Steev Livingstone of the Errors. “It’s better if we can go mad. We have a laptop to run the complicated stuff and two keyboards, two guitars and a drummer – it helps if you have a live drummer, there’s more connection with the audience. “We’ll be playing a lot of stuff from our latest album and a mixture of old stuff.” The band is signed to Mogwai’s Rock Action label. Their follow up album to the debut ‘It’s Not Something
But It Is Like Whatever’, is called ‘Come Down with Me’ and the new single is ‘A Rumour in Africa’. “Rob Da Bank has played us a lot. Right from the
Washed Out, whose record I heard about a month ago. “We’re going to stay overnight and camp, which will be nice,” said Steev and upon hearing about the fancy dress theme he got quite excited. “Maybe a unicorn would be a good thing,” he mused. “I only need a Cornetto on my head. “I’ll try and encourage the rest of the band – I’m excited about the unicorn costume now.” So if you see a unicorn walking by it could be Steev from the Errors. But before you head off to your tent on Saturday night make sure you catch their set at Jerry’s Ink City Stage. It’s on the left as you walk into the Bollywood field from the Fantasy (Main Stage) field.
“Rob Da Bank has played us a lot. Right from the beginning he plugged our first EP – he’s championed us.” beginning he plugged our first EP – he’s championed us,” he said appreciatively. “The whole ethos of the festival suits us. We’ve never been but we’ve always wanted to go. I’ve seen the line-ups and it always looks good. “I want to see DaN-Funk, Joker, Roxy Music and
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S TO ENJOY BESTIVAL T-SHIRT GANG JUST LOVE WIGHT
BESTIVAL have recruited eco fashion brand Rapanui to create and design a Bestival t-shirt from eco friendly materials and the lads at Bembridge have adapted their popular “I Love Wight t-shirt” for the Bestival. Bestival organiser Rob da Bank is well known for his interest in green issues, and has recruited local eco-fashion label Rapanui to design a signature t-shirt for the event. Rapanui make clothing from Ethical, eco-friendly materials in a
wind-powered factory. With acts such as The XX, The King blues, Zane Lowe and Professor Green wearing Rapanui eco clothing, the Bestival has shown how powerful it’s influence is, as the trend setter amongst trend setters – and how the power of fashion, of simply being cool, can be used for some good – to help the environment. Find out more at www. rapanuiclothing.com/ blog/i-love-wight-tshirt505.html
MR MOTIVATOR GETS IN STEP ALWAYS on the lookout for new ways to entertain their guests, this year the Bestival organisers have added Mr. Motivator to get everybody limbered up over the weekend. If you’re lucky you’ll catch Mr. Motivator, aka Derrick Evans, at one of the four stage shows he has lined up at Bestival, including a slot on the main stage on Sunday. It was in the early 1990s when he sprang onto our screens on GMTV as Mr. Motivator, encouraging viewers to get fit over their breakfasts. ‘Be happy!’, ‘Get wicked!’, ‘Everybody say yeah!’ and ‘Everybody say HUH!’, became his catchphrases. And his exercise routines were made all the more attractive by his funky all-in-one body leotards in bright colours and striking patterns. But would he be bringing them to Bestival? “Of course I will,” said Derrick. “I wouldn’t be Mr. Motivator in black shorts and a white vest! And I’ll have some surprises lined up too.
“I’ve got something lined up for the fancy dress,” he told us. “It’s going to be wicked – you’ll just have to wait and see. “I’ve done two festivals this year and it’s gone down so well. You watch them get up and join in at the Bestival – they will! “I’m looking forward to it. These are the young people who will have
laughed Derrick who is 57 years young, still cutting a dash in lycra and fitter than the average 20 year old. “I’m looking forward to seeing Chic – I go back a long way with them, although they’ve never met me. Their music has been part of my life. And I also want to see Roxy Music and the Prodigy. “I have been to the Island, back in 1995 when I did some filming with GMTV, but I don’t remember where we went.” Derrick has recently completed his autobiography and is in the process of finding a publisher. “How many people know that I was homeless, and in bed and breakfast and a single parent at the age of 20,” said Derrick. “People think that just because you’re on TV that you’re happy go lucky, but that wasn’t always the case. “There’s an important message behind what I do – I’m trying to get people to look after themselves.”
“The talk is that there may also be some improvised shows. But I’m the kind of person who will float around and see what’s going on.” grown up with me on GMTV. “I’ll be doing two shows on Saturday and two on Sunday although the talk is that there may also be some improvised shows. But I’m the kind of person who will float around and see what’s going on.” But will Mr. Motivator be camping for the weekend? “No I’m staying at a hotel. You need more comfort at my age,”
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AMAZINGLY this year the Bestival Bandstand will be solar powered along with an Eco-House, both of which are being brought to the event by Southern Electric’s Plugged In eco initiative. Situated in the Tomorrow’s World area at Bestival, fans will be able to experience first hand the impressive technologies of the future. Using solar PV panels, composting demonstrations and rainwater harvesting methods, both the Plugged In Solar Powered Bestival Bandstand and Plugged In Eco- House projects are ideal examples of how we can harness natural power in sustainable and practical ways. The Southern Electric Plugged In Eco-House will offer fans an expansive view right out across the Magic Meadow and the entire Bestival campsites, as it is situated opposite the pathway to the popular Women’s Institute Tea Tent, the local Farmers’ Market and giant games surrounded by Josie da Bank’s shamyanas under which people relax and watch the action on the Plugged In Bandstand. Stepping into the Plugged In Eco-House, visitors will meet a range of the latest innovations in renewable living, including kitchen appliances and furniture made from reclaimed materials. A real Bestival ‘must-see’ this year is the eco-house’s kinetic dancefloor, which is a high tech system that generates electricity
from the weight and movement of the dancers, which on this occasion is going to be powering the LED disco lighting within the house! What better way to extend the festival’s feel good vibes than by knowing your wildest dance moves and shape-cutting skills are generating energy to keep the party going! The Plugged In Eco-House will host a range of exclusive parties throughout the weekend including DJ sets from pioneering new music promoter and BBC Radio 1 personality Huw Stephens, the winning DJ from the Plugged In Island New Band and DJ Competition, Maxx Traxx and special surprise guest DJs. And if festival-goers think they can do better than these DJs, they can have a go on the Plugged In pedal-powered record player and, quite literally, spin some vinyl for themselves! Also situated in Tomorrow’s World, the Plugged In Solarpowered Bestival Bandstand will provide exposure for many upcoming talents. The winning band, Pilot, from the Plugged In Island New Band and DJ Competition, will close the area at 10.15pm on Sunday Sep 12. With a focus on supporting the local community, the Plugged In Solar-powered Bestival Bandstand line-up for Sunday will be entirely dedicated to performances from Isle of Wight residents, giving them a chance to shine on their very own big stage.
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HOVER UNVEIL PLANS TO HELP VISITORS
HOVERTRAVEL will be launching a range of key innovations for the busy Bestival weekend on the Island. Neil Chapman, Hovertravel’s Managing Director said: “We have worked hard to ensure that both our existing and regular customers and the Bestival crowds are looked after. “Our improved traffic flow has been designed to facilitate a fair system which caters for the needs of everyone using Hovertravel.” Season Card holders will have a VIP waiting area where they will not need to queue. All passengers who are booked on a specific service will queue and board their booked
craft, providing they arrive on time. There will also be a standby queue for non-booked passengers as well. Neil adds: “We realise that long queues became a problem for passengers during the Isle of Wight Festival in June and we want to assure everyone travelling with us that our new queue system is designed to transport large numbers of customers as efficiently as possible, which also caters for our Season Card Holders needs.” “Our staff will also be working hard to run extra services throughout the days of the 9th and 13th of September to help everyone travel as quickly as possible.
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CAMP BESTIVAL PERFECTION BESTIVAL’S little sister festival, Camp Bestival in Lulworth Dorset brought more than 24,000 people to the lovely encapsulated surroundings of Lulworth Castle grounds over the weekend of July 29 to August 1. The festival, which is tailored towards the family side of things, catered for young and old folk alike with masses of activities to keep the kids engaged and inspired while also retaining the boutique atmosphere for seasoned festivalite escapists. The theme this year, fairytale, couldn’t have been more apt for the setting with the stunning fireworks shooting off Lulworth castle at the finale on Sunday and the Dingly Dell wood walk through theatre pieces including woodland animal characters. Not forgetting the themed fancy dress too with plenty of princesses and Alice in Wonderland references. Rob Da Bank, curator of Camp Bestival, from the Sunday Best team, was glad to talk about how the festival had developed: “It’s now a popular festival for fun and is at the right time in the summer holidays so more families will have time to get ready for it. I think it has a magical mixture element about it in terms of the audience and what’s on offer to get involved with. The dates were changed to a week later from last year as it fell on the first weekend of summer holidays.” He also spoke about how chuffed he was seeing his son Arlo aged four walking hand in hand in the fancy dress parade with Mr. Tumble. “I can’t even begin to imagine what that must have felt like to a kid in this place, like some magical dream,” he thought. “My son also got to see me DJ-ing for the first time at the silent disco, which was a big thing. He knew I was a DJ of course, but what that means to a 4 year old is unknown. He was watching from the stage being really intrigued by what I was doing up there.” A few artists on the eclectic bill included, The Fall who got lots of kiddies head banging and pogo-ing. Then Funkadelic on Friday night put a smile on everyone’s face despite the drizzle. The stage was packed
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to the edge with musicians and dancing from the funk master George Clinton. Ellie Goulding, the starry eyed singer who is also on big Bestival line-up, brightened up the overcast Saturday. Ellie expressed she has been a festivalgoer since the age of 14 and loved ‘the family vibe’ of the place. Madness then proceeded to steal the show, for a great family sing-along. But of course the true star of the weekend was children’s TV performer Mr. Tumble (Justin Fletcher) who made many appearances throughout the weekend including at the front of the fancy dress parade. Friendly Fires danced out the festival as headliners after 80’s pop group Human League. Other music that must be mentioned includes, Stornoway who played at the big top early on in the weekend with warm resonant folk inspired tones that soothed the soul. Hurts, the Mancunian synth-pop duo captured castle field on the main stage on Saturday and Seth Lakeman, young folk star who got the smaller bandstand crowd moving on the sunny Sunday afternoon. The Silent Discos on Friday and Saturday night were highlight for many. On Friday, Rufus Hound, comedian took to the decks to battle it out with Cuban Brothers, resulting in some comedy brilliance. Aside from all the wonderful line-up of music, there were spoken word performances at the East Lulworth Literary Institute Tent plus readings and talks from authors. A humongous skate ramp was constructed near the campsite where everyone could have a go alongside the professionals of mountain biking, skating and parcour and a sports play area opposite with lots of footballs kicking about. Not forgetting Zippo’s Circus who set up in the kid’s art field. So much amazing food was on offer it was hard to resist Pizza Express in a field, proper Burritos and then the Hugh Fearnley
Ellie Goulding Whittingstall River Cottage tent. There truly is too much to mention about this festival and how it caters for many tastes, whether you go for the music, the holiday or with the family. The amount of people was just about right. Perfect for any Islanders out there that fancy a smaller festival you can bring your kids to, that isn’t too far off the horizon. There’s never a dull moment because you never know what’s going to happen in the kingdom of Bestival... Quick Chat with Ellie Goulding... MM: Camp Bestival! Is this your first time here? EG: Yes I haven’t been before although I know the area from when I was younger, it clearly has a big family vibe going on. MM: Are you ready for the Big Bestival in September then? EG: Well I’m just about to rush off after this show and go to Underage Festival, then it’s V festival and then yes I’ll be back
at Bestival for the end of the festival season, should be lovely. MM: It’s a pretty whirlwind time for you with award nominations and all of the gigs do you get time to chill out at the moment? EG: I kind of get time to chill when I’m on the road as some days are mental and some are a bit dead in between so I don’t mind... MM: So are you a festivalgoer in general? EG: Yes! I have since probably the age of 14+, I love the festivals with hippie and eclectic vibes. My favourite is Latitude where there’s loads of veggie food and they really look in to environmental issues to do with the impact of the festival on the site and influence people. I love the theatre aspect there too; you can catch a play in the middle of a field by the lake then go see your favourite band. MM: If you love it here Ellie then you’ll love big Besty in September see ya then!
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‘IT’S GONNA BE FANTASTIC’ THE GAZETTE caught up with dan le sac of the rap/ hip hop duo dan le sac versus Scroobius Pip this week to ask him about their forthcoming appearance at the Bestival. The masterful music mixer (dan) and the talented spoken wordster (Scroobius) will be performing together on the main stage at around 4pm on Friday (September 10). “It’s gonna be fantastic!” said dan. “It’s our fourth year. Because we’re signed to Rob da Bank’s record label (Sunday Best) we get to come every time – and to Camp Bestival too. “It’s the only festival that I come to for the whole duration. We’re getting there Friday and staying until Sunday night or Monday morning. “I’m also DJing on Friday evening and then I’ve got to do an interview on Bestival Radio on the breakfast show on Saturday morning! ‘And I’ve got to pop out to meet my girlfriend’s parents who are staying there for the week,” said dan. “I’m looking forward to seeing LCD Soundsystem again, Gil Scott Heron and Flaming Lips are going to be fantastic!
“As a festival it’s got a good vibe – you do genuinely feel that everyone’s there to have a great weekend. It’s easy to become quite relaxed and contemplative. “Robin Hill Country Park is such a beautiful place. It’s not just a field a couple of miles out of town, it’s a place that people come to unwind and walk in the countryside.” During their set the guys will be playing about ten numbers, and this may be the last time that many of them will be played live as during their up and coming tour they will be concentrating on their new recordings. Hearing that he was speaking to something of a hip hop/rap virgin, dan said: “You don’t need to know anything about rap or hip hop to like us. “We come into the John Cooper Clarke and Billy Bragg sort of area. We’re quite big fans of Billy – we supported him a couple of years ago and it was great to play to a crowd of Billy Bragg fans. “On our single ‘Get Better’ we steal a couple of his lines when Scroobius says: “As Billy says the system might fail you but don’t fail yourself.”
The duo’s new single ‘Cauliflower’, which you can hear when you go to the Bestival website, is being released in about four weeks time. A national tour with Kid A, who features on the single, begins in October. “Sadly she can’t be at Bestival,” said dan. Originally from Stanfordle-Hope in Essex, it wasn’t until dan went off to university that the pair began to collaborate. “We both knew the same people through overlaps but didn’t start working together until I went to Reading,” explained dan. “We met over the internet and started sending stuff to each other. “After we’d written a few songs we put them on the internet and one became very popular quite quickly. Then we did a few gigs in late 2006 and by March 2007 we were in the pop charts. “We signed to Sunday Best in late 2007 and our first album came out in March 2008. “Robbie (Rob Da Bank) has been a friend and fan since 2006 – he helped to develop what we’ve become and has been a great source of advice and information.
“We didn’t want to sign to a major record label and lose control of what we do We wanted to stay a cottage industry and Robbie has been a great help. “The record label is always very supportive of all their artist. They’re not about making loads of money – they’re about bringing out great music.” Dan and Scroobius have a strong, loyal fanbase, but what do they put this down to? “Obviously people like the music, but we’re willing to communicate with our fans directly – we make sure we answer people directly through the internet,” explained dan. “Also we include our fans in our videos – about 30 people came down to take part in the video for Cauliflower. Every single we do is released to our fans and we listen to what they have to say. It’s really important to us to let them take part and give them the opportunity to create the band – they have a right to it,” he explained. The duo have recently been nominated for a BT Digital Music Award, and are in a shortlist with the likes of
Kylie, Muse and the Gorillaz a source of some amusement if not incredulity. ‘You don’t improve if you already think you’re the best,” said dan. “Even if we’re just doing things to make
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1. Hello! Who are you and what do you do? I am Karin Dreijer Andersson and I play music in Fever Ray. 2. What have you got in store for us at Bestival this year? A lot! We have continued working on our performance. I don’t want to say too much. I have new characters in my band - they are energetic and eclectic as ever. 3. Have you ever been to Bestival? what rumours have you heard about what goes on there? Nope. I just heard you need to take a ferry there, which
sounds exotic. 4. Who are you most looking forward to seeing? I saw Plastikman at Coachella but I’d love to see it again. I’d like to dance, I just have to see what happens when we get there, it’s very hard to plan festivals. 5. Have you got your ‘fantasy’ fancy dress sorted? I think our stage outfits are as much fantasy as it gets. 6. What’s your ultimate festival ‘fantasy’? To be back home again. 7. Which song would you most definitely not like to hear blasted out at 3am in
the vicinity of your tent? I hope I am not staying in a tent. 8. Which three acts would be your dream headliners for Bestival 2011 (not including you!)? Any 3 Shangaan electro artists. 9. Have you got any advice for people going to Bestival this year? Don’t forget to call your mother. 10. Are you shamelessly plugging anything that you can tell us about? Honest Jon’s Shangaan Electro! www.honestjons. com/ shop.php?pid=36711
ourselves feel better that’s good. “Some bands get overwhelmed by playing these big festivals, but we try to make sure we don’t over react.”
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LEGEND WELLER TURNS IT ON FOR SUMMER MADNESS
SUMMER MADNESS descended onto Carisbrooke Castle field for the second year running and over 5,000 music fans made their way to the unique location for a day of fun. Luckily the rain held off and the sun even put in an appearance for most of the afternoon, arriving just before the end of a stunning set by last minute guests Saint Jude. Tiny Rock’n’Soul diva Lynne Jackaman, of Saint Jude, wowed the crowds with her big voice – giving echos of 60s legend Janis Joplin, amongst her powerful vocals. Apparently Rolling Stone Ronnie Wood has been known to get up on stage and jam with the band at gigs in London. Prior to this the Moons had given a brilliant performance of their neo mod rock style of music. With influences such as The Jam, The Small Faces and, not surprisingly given their name, the Who, the lads got the party started in style. Next up, and very well received by the crowd, were the Island’s very own Bees, who were on sparkling form and played a far too short set for many of their fans. Playing a selection of their well known hits such as ‘Who Cares What the Question Is?’, ‘Listening Man’, ‘Wash in the Rain’, ‘Chicken Payback’ and the catchy ‘A Minha Menina’ the boys managed to also squeeze in the lovely new
single ‘I Really Need Love (Now)’. This single is released on October 4, the album comes out on October 11, and The Bees will be supporting Paul Weller on his forthcoming tour. Imelda May was another small lady with a very big voice, and she wowed the crowd with her rockabilly style. A band that might not have shared the stage with mod bands back in the day, the young Irish songstress had the crowd in the pal of her hand after telling us that she had donned her black and white striped dress in honour of the occasion. Singles ‘Big Bad Handsome Man’ and ‘Johnny Got A Boom Boom’ couldn’t fail to get people on their feet. The Brand New Heavies transported everyone back to the eighties with their funky numbers. Lead guitarist Simon Bartholemew was really getting into the groove with his shirt unbuttoned to the waist and a feather robe. Scouse band The Coral with their mop topped blonde frontman James Skelly gave a distinctly sixties feel to the proceedings. A few of their old hits and numbers from their new album Butterfly House got everyone in the mood for the big man himself. And ‘the legend that is Paul Weller’ did not disappoint. “He won’t play well unless he decides that he likes the
audience,” said someone who knows a little bit about Weller. I suggest he decided that we were okay. But he did not like the VIP bar one little bit. “Get out from behind that fence!” he demanded, dedicating his song ‘From the Floorboards Up’ to those who were watching from the bar to the right of the stage. I think he must be the first artist to practically clear the VIP area at any concert I’ve attended. And, after all, you can’t get down and boogie if you’re not in front of the stage. ‘Pretty Green’ was practically spat at the audience in true Jam fashion and there was more early magic with ‘That’s Entertainment’ and ‘Start!’ Here was a man who still remembered his rebellious days. Smoking on stage – surely not! Slower, more melodious numbers such as the beautiful ‘Wild Wood’ were saved for later on into his set. The mixture of old and newer numbers was ideal for older Jam and Style Council fans as well as his newer younger followers who knew every word of his latest album ‘Wake Up The Nation’. His final ‘You do Something To Me’ left the crowd wanting more. Paul Weller still has it – whatever it is. He maybe the modfather but he has
re-established himself as a successful solo artist, and continues to remain a respected singer, lyricist
Now who could top this and guitarist. A fact that was reaffirmed by his awarding next year? The Who? Ray of the 2009 BRIT award for Davis? And what happened to Noel Gallagher? Best Male Solo Artist.
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HAWKWIND FLY BACK For just a few days Afton Downs were transformed into another country when Hawkwind’s Hawfest festival set up camp. Visitors to the event had to have a special Hawkwind passport along with their ticket, to enter the festival, and there was a lovely family orientated vibe to the proceedings. “I’ve never been to a festival that was so
clean or so laid back,” said photographer Chris Weston who took around 3,000 pictures over the weekend. It was a blast from the past for Chris who was at the original 1970 pop festival held on exactly the same site. His photographs feature in the book ‘The Last Great Event’ (see below). The numbers may have been only 600ish compared with the
600,000 who traveled to the pop festival in 1970, but Hawkwind haven’t lost their anti-hype stance. “In 1970 they played outside the air tent called Sound City,” said Chris. The band also played outside the main fence to the enormous festival held on the same weekend 40 years ago. “This year they held a question and answer session on the Sunday
morning and all the group were on stage to take questions. Dave Brock said, “You can have as many autographs as you like - we’ll be round the back.” “A lot of the fans were in their 50s and 60s and one bloke said it was the 31st gig of theirs he’d been to. “They had a fantastic light show and lovely young girl dancers. Hawkwind played from 8.30pm till 11pm on the
Saturday night.” Other highlights of the weekend were all girl rock band Girlschool and TOSH (Technicians of Spaceship Hawkwind) who are made up from members of the road crew and previous members of the band. Island resident and former member of Hawkwind, Dick Taylor, also played at the festival with local band the Hillmans.
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CHRIS WESTON has published a stunning 152 page book, the clearest visual record yet of the cataclysmic events which unfolded on the August Bank Holiday weekend of 1970 at East Afton farm, forty years ago. “Here delineated in pin-sharp detail are the enormous crowd of over half a million drawn from around the world to the third Isle of Wight pop Festival,” said Brian Hinton. “As if in a time capsule, Weston’s eerie photographs capture on-stage performers like Jimi Hendrix, Chicago and Donovan, avante garde performance art, graffiti painted onto the fence which disfigured the side of the golf course,
indeed the whole insane city built on green fields to cater for the biggest audience ever to gather for an outdoor rock event in the UK. “No wonder that even at the time it was called ‘The Last Great Event’, as is this book. Nothing since has even come close. “Up until now, we have had to rely on personal memories, a few stock images, and Murray Lerner’s movie Message To Love, not released until 25 years after, and only scratching the surface of five days of almost continuous music and mayhem. “Chris Weston himself is an Islander, and as an on site electrician in 1970 he had the perfect opportunity to capture
all this on camera. You can watch the stage being erected, as if before your eyes, and timeless, monochrome images of an unworldly environment both almost unimaginable in its immensity, and yet also filled with countless tiny reminders of eccentric individuality. “The first fruits of this process of rebirth was his extraordinary panoramic photograph of the whole site, which Weston painstakingly built up a decade or so ago from a series of individual negatives, using the (then) latest technology. It now adorns many private homes, and public buildings all over the world. “Now here is the full story, complemented by artworks
Dave Brock, lead singer of Hawkwind
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created for Fiery Creations by in house artist Dave FairbrotherRoe. These are the first authorised reprints of the full colour posters, stage passes and tickets created by a half forgotten genius of the age of psychedelia, with originals attracting large sums in London auction rooms. “The ‘Last Great Event’ now has its very own photographic historian, in Chris Weston, who still lives within sight of the Afton Festival site, and has brought buried treasure back to light, and between the covers of a very special (and highly collectible) luxury publication.” Copies of the book available from Chris Weston Tel: 01983 760818 or www.cwiw.co.uk
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IT’S JUST ‘GRAND’ AT LIFEBOAT OPEN DAY RYDE INSHORE RESCUE was thrilled that they collected over £1,000 at the bank holiday open weekend at their Appley headquarters. The combination of good weather and the event being free brought hundreds of families and couples to the lifeboat station where they got a chance to dress up and experience life as a crew member. Many spent time talking to volunteers of the club, learning the important role that is carried out, whilst others chose to tour the station seeing what facilities were available. “Children were allowed to dress up as crew members and sit in the boats,” said Chairman Michaela White. “It gave people a chance to see what goes on in these four walls and it gave them a much better idea of what equipment we need to buy and the building campaign,” she added. “There were several competitions that were run
over the three days including a treasure hunt where people had to buy a square. The tombola was particularly popular and the scooter mugs went well – especially as it was scooterist weekend, and there was a raffle to win a meercat. “But the main attraction was a large undercover bouncy castle, the Space Bungalow, which was enjoyed by children and adults alike! “It was a very successful weekend and something we’ll do again next year,” said Michaela of this, their first open day. The volunteer lifeboat unit has now raised around £70,000 of the £130,000 needed to build a new headquarters and would like to raise the remaining £60,000 within the next 24 months. Their next fundraising activity will be at Tesco’s in Ryde on Sunday September 25, where they will bring one of their lifeboats and be collecting for the Inshore Rescue.
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COUNTRY WATCH TAKES POLICE INTO THE RURAL COMMUNITY
ISLAND police have started a new campaign to create stronger links with rural communities. The ‘Country Watch’ concept brings together different aspects of rural policing in a single initiative to help prevent crime and reassure residents and businesses. It combines previous campaigns such as Horse Watch and Farm Watch, and current specialist roles including hunt liaison, equine liaison and wildlife crime. There are eight Country Watch police officers and staff who already live and work on the island with existing expertise and experience in rural policing. They include Isle of Wight Country Watch co-ordinator Sergeant Mark Lyth. Sergeant Lyth said: “This project is the rural equivalent of Neighbourhood Watch. Its purpose is to encompass all rural and remote communities on the Island to encourage a greater exchange of information that can stop and solve crimes swiftly and effectively. Country Watch officers visit land owners, farmers, rural businesses and remote neighbourhoods to invite them to become official members of the scheme.” This involves police asking people if they wish to provide the following details: ● Properties and businesses they run or the land they own and its
uses. ● Types of equipment and supplies used or stored on their land or premises. ● People allowed to use the land routinely and regularly. ● Permission for police patrols to use private land so any suspicious activity reported can be monitored by officers. Information can be shared with the police through a dedicated email address iow.countrywatch@ hampshire.pnn.police.uk. This email is in addition to the police’s main non-emergency phone numbers 101 and 0845 045 45 45. In a life threatening emergency, always dial 999. Sergeant Lyth added: “This system can allow police to communicate intelligence and information quickly and efficiently at short notice. For example, descriptions of people and vehicles suspected of being involved in suspicious behaviour at farms or in rural neighbourhoods. The dedicated Country Watch officers also keep victims and key witnesses informed about the progress of enquiries. “There are low levels of crime on the Isle of Wight, but we are never complacent in wanting to reinforce our work with all communities so people can feel safe and have confidence in the police to act on the concerns they raise.”
BOWEL SCREENING
ISLAND MP Andrew Turner has welcomed the decision by the Health Service to begin Bowel Screening on the Island. It had been planned to roll out the programme across the country by April 2010, but plans to deliver the service on the Island using staff from Portsmouth hit a snag when the age limit was raised from 69 to 75. The age extension meant there was not enough capacity to provide the service for Island residents. The Island’s Semi Colon Group, who support people with bowel cancer, together with a number of individuals raised the issue with Mr Turner who in turn raised it with the Health Service. It has been
clarified that the service will now be delivered for Islanders and letters will start being sent out to patients eligible for the screening programme over the next few weeks. Screening can detect the cancer at an early stage when treatment is most likely to be effective and also detect polyps which can develop into cancers over time. They can easily be removed, reducing the risk of cancer developing. Mr Turner said: “I am very glad the Semi Colon Group raised this issue with me. This is an important and effective programme and I urge Islanders to take part if they receive a letter inviting them to do so. Screening can either identify problems or give you peace of mind”
FREE DAYS OUT THIS WEEKEND FOR THOSE of you who aren’t going to the Bestival this weekend, there are loads of free activities on offer across the Island courtesy of Heritage Open Days. Heritage Open Days offers people the chance to visit those historic, cultural and architectural gems not normally open to the public or which usually charge an admission fee. Brading Roman Villa is free from 9.30am till 4pm today (Friday September 10), Newport Roman Villa is free on Saturday from 10am till 4pm and Ventnor Heritage Museum is free on Sunday from 1.30pm till 5pm. Entrance to the IW Steam Museum is free, along with workshop tours, but rides on the trains are not included in the offer. Ryde cemetery will be open on Friday and Saturday with guided tours to
the newly renovated site. Shanklin Chine will be free to visitors on Saturday afternoon and the Underwater Archeology Centre at Yarmouth will be open all day on Saturday. Unfortunately the English Heritage properties Carisbrooke Castle and Osborne House are not included in the offer, but two walks around the Museum of Island History, Friday: 10am - 4pm castle and Carisbrooke village Newport Saturday: 10am - 4pm are part of the deal. Saturday: 10am - 5pm Shanklin Chine Historic Gorge, Shanklin Newport Roman Villa, Attractions taking part in Saturday: 2pm - 10pm Newport Heritage Open Days are: Saturday: 10am - 4pm Alexandra Gardens Open Brading Roman Villa, Brading House, Ventnor IW Steam Railway, Ryde Friday: 9.30am - 4pm Saturday: 1pm - 5pm Thursday: 10.30am 5pm Outside Carisbrooke Castle Sunday: 1pm - 5pm Friday: 10.30am 5pm and Carisbrooke Village Ghost Saturday: 10.30am 5pm, and History Walk, Carisbrooke Ventnor Heritage Museum, Sunday: Tours 11am & 2.30pm Workshop tours Ventnor Sunday: 10.30am - 5pm, Sunday: 1.30pm - 5pm Isle of Wight Bus Museum, Workshop tours Newport Underwater Archaeology Ryde Cemetery Open Days, Saturday: 9.30am - 4.30pm Centre, Yarmouth Ryde Sunday: 9.30am - 4.30pm Saturday: 10am - 5pm
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SITTING PRETTY AT RYDE
A NEW town square, funded with money provided by Tescos, is to be built in Ryde town centre this October. The square will be at the junction of the High Street and John Street, directly outside Alexander’s Fish and Chip Shop and Hobbs the Jewellers and extending back to Duffets Stores. It will have benches and trees and will also be an area where a Christmas tree can be put up during the festive period. Construction work is due to get underway on October 11 and will take between 6 - 8 weeks to complete. Isle of Wight Council Cabinet member responsible for the environment Edward Giles said: “Once finished, the town square will enhance the High Street and also provide an area for shoppers to sit down and enjoy their time.
“It will also stop the issue of cars using John Street to go into the High Street in the evenings. “The designs have been drawn up in consultation with Ryde Business Association and Ryde Town Council as well as the local councillors. All agree it will be a very welcome facility once built in time for Christmas this year.” The square has been funded by money provided by Tesco as part of the firm’s previous planning application to rebuild its superstore on the outskirts of the town. Parking spaces will be removed to accommodate the square but the council is currently finalising plans to install additional car parking spaces along Garfield Road. These plans will be publicised for consultation in the local media over the next few weeks.
BINSTEAD BRIDGE CHAOS
WORK to secure the stability of a bridge in Binstead will get underway on Tuesday (Sept 14). Trees adjacent to the stretch of road that runs past the former garage and up to Rufflers Way on Binstead Road are undermining the bank underneath it, threatening the stability of the road.
The IW Council is taking a proactive approach to remove over a dozen trees, repair the bank and also replace the bridge’s parapets. The repairs have been scheduled to avoid the busy summer tourism season and The Bestival and take advantage of the period when traffic flows are at the lowest. Once the work has
been completed, new trees will be planted with root guards to prevent the same problem reoccurring. It is anticipated the works will take up to 15 weeks to complete although the road will remain open to traffic with temporary traffic lights during the scheme. IW Council Cabinet member with respon-
sibility for transport Edward Giles said: “I do appreciate these works will cause some delays for motorists but by acting now we can get these done with the minimum of disruption. If not, and the bridge was to collapse, we could lose the use of one of the Island’s busiest roads for a significant period of time.”
SPENDING MORE THAN A PENNY IT WAS more than a penny that was spent by a late night reveller who decided to relieve himself on a bus on the way home – in fact it has cost him a total of 45,000 pennies (£450). Following an appeal in The Gazette we can reveal that a young man has been convicted of criminal damage after being caught on camera emptying his bladder on the top deck of the Southern Vectis bus. Joshua Peter Edward Steel pleaded guilty to the offence at Newport Magistrates on August 24. He was fined £230, ordered to pay £125 compensation, £80 costs and there was a £15 surcharge levied. Steel was caught by CCTV cameras urinating on the seats and the floor of the bus on June 12 this year. The Gazette printed pictures taken from the CCTV in a bid to find the offender. Following an investigation by the police Steel was charged with destroying or damaging property to the value of £5,000 or less – an offence against the Criminal Damage Act of 1971.
MOTOR CRUISER ON FIRE AT BEMBRIDGE
FIRE CREWS from Bembridge and Ryde were called to a beached motor cruiser on the St Helens side of Bembridge Harbour after the boat’s engine caught fire. Firefighters wearing breathing apparatus managed to contain the blaze
to the front of the boat using two high-pressure hose reels. There were concerns that the boat may explode into a fireball, as there was other fuel stored onboard. A forklift tractor was called on from a nearby company to help stabilize the boat
to enable fire crew to fight the blaze. An Environment Agency spokesman praised the swift work of boatyard staff and firefighters in placing an inflatable boom across the water to prevent pollution from the fire. No one was hurt.
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ST HELENS GETS NEW CLASSROOM
PUPILS from St Helens Primary School returned after the summer break to find a super new classroom at the back of the school. The mobile classroom was installed by the Local Authority to accommodate
the year 5 children who will be amongst the first to stay at the extended school until they complete year 6. The spacious modern classroom block contains adult size cloakrooms for the older children and boasts
an enviable view across the school field. The building also contains a large empty space suitable for re-establishing a much requested Pre School for the local area, and the Governing body of the Yar
Valley Federation will find a provider as soon as possible in order to give local toddlers a high quality educational experience within their own village. The school is indebted to the wonderful local
community who fought so hard to save it from closure, and they are looking forward to an exciting future within their federation with Brading Primary. The school are planning an Open Day later in the
Autumn Term to thank their neighbours and give them the opportunity to see the new facilities in action. Watch out for the posters!
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A word from the Guv’nor
Headfunk Tom (The Hat) and Damian (The Duke) have been messing about with music for many, many years. Tom spent his formative years trying to be the first person to buy every hot record each week according to the NME and searching out the new young gunslingers at his local indie toilet venue before a hazy night at Glastonbury lead him to spend a night dancing, dancing, dancing in the dance tent to electronic music. He had been djing at friend’s parties and his local pub off and on using the latest technology, such as stopping and starting a cassette player, but a new found love of raving lead to buying a pair of turntables and an obsessive desire for vinyl began. Meanwhile, Damian was living the rock ‘n’ roll dream as the lead singer of much loved legends of the rock scene - Let It Bleed. Ah the hazy days of a van load of sweaty rockers or playing as heavy as possible in the local working men’s club. For some reason Britain wasn’t ready to be dominated Let It Bleed and the sweaty van wasn’t best for keeping on good terms with your band mates. Fast forward a few years and Tom is still playing to his dedicated audience of one, the warm up dj for his girlfriend’s nights out and LIB had shrunk to just two, becoming Residuel in the process. A meeting of minds took place over a many a lunchtime chinwag and Tom somehow blagged his way into the Bestival DJ final, only to be robbed (by Da Bank!) at the last minute, but a fuse had been lit and Headfunk was born. For the first of their parties it was ‘The Hat’ djing and ‘The Duke’ as chief rabble rouser. Moving venues for the next party they began djing back to back and the madness notched up a peg or two. During the downtime between parties they recorded the now legendary Headfunk Radio pod cast and were noticed by Vectis Radio, who realized the world needed to feel the Headfunk love vibrations at least once a week. Eight months on and the Headfunk Show goes from strength to strength with IOW bands featured on their blatant plug slot, interviews with bands or dj’s from gigs during Band on the Phone, monthly minimixes from dj’s on minifunkmix and montly acoustic sets from bands on the sofa sessions. All mixed up with the best new electronic and leftfield music.
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Vectis Radio - the story so far
When Vectis Radio launched there were one or two who thought we were mad. One or two even poked fun, but if it hadn’t been for those people it wouldn’t be the success it is now because it made us all even more determined. The media field is a competitive place but we are well equipped with guidance and support from a team of top people. I have been privileged and worked alongside some incredible talent over the years - Alex Dyke, Bill Padley and Rick Jackson to name a few but it’s not everyday you meet someone that who is destined for great things. Back in January of this year we had a knock on the door and this funny looking little chubby fella said “We really love Vectis Radio and we wanna be a part of it”. It turned out to be Damian 50% of Headfunk although if we were going on size he’s more like 75%. Cutting a long story short, Headfunk are hugely talented, fresh and the most creative duo in radio that I’ve heard in a long, long time! They are on Fridays at 5pm for now ...next stop Radio 1.
We launched at 10am on Saturday 23rd January 2010, playing sixty years of hits in every single hour - 50’s Rock and Roll up to Florence and The Machine, news weather, phone ins, great guests, and shows and personalities to suit all. Ever wondered what happened to Martyn ‘Bully’ Bull, Ian Mac, Chris Dupre even, well they’re all here at Vectis Radio. An internet station serving the Isle of Wight and Beyond, plugging local events and charities and, for a few quid, advertising local businesses. It has all the ingredients for being a truly great station and we are on the lookout for fresh new talent; so if you fancy being the next Chris Evans or Fern Cotton get in touch with us at www. vectisradio.com because we believe in giving people a chance even if you have never done it before! If you have an event that needs some support, don’t hesitate to get in touch. Vectis Radio is the new home of the Isle of Wight Phone In the only place where you can air your views locally, nationally and internationally. Seriously we get calls from all over the world, even Korea. Some the old characters have followed us Ron Shepheard, Britain’s most married man, Arthur the Post Box man, English Pete, Pat the Builder, Don Smith, Claire the Cabbie, Lora with tiara and many more. We have some new characters too, like Mark from France, Sven, Kevin from Spain, feisty Kev from Shanklin and the Contessa. Guests lined up for the week are Council Chief Executive Steve Beynon on Monday, Geoff Lumley on Friday and sandwiched in between is Justin Gladdis. We shall also be discussing Chem trails.
Macca’s Moan
Headfunk
I will leave with you this moan, call it Macca’s moan if you like, it’s September and the children, not kids, children have all gone back to school. Was that a sigh of relief? Of course not, it’s great fun and if it’s not you shouldn’t have had them in the first place. Now when it rains you will have to fight them to wear a coat to stay dry because it’s common sense, and as we get closer to the end of the year it will be freezing cold outside and still the little darlings wont heed your advice. Just bear in mind that it isn’t your fault or, in fact, theirs and you haven’t failed as a parent either. We did a teenage phone in during the summer holidays and was told honestly and truthfully the real reason why children of a certain age do not wear a coat to school, quite simply is because they don’t have pegs to hang them on or lockers to put them in and they don’t want to put a wet coat in their bags and get their homework soggy...now what bright spark earning mega money came up with that fantastic idea, I bet you have somewhere to hang your coat otherwise it would be an infringement of your rights!! See you in two weeks.
Ian Mac
Monday
Tuesday
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Saturday
Ian Mac Macca’s Bigger Brunch 8:00 - 12:00
Ian Mac Macca’s Bigger Brunch 8:00 - 12:00
Ian Mac Macca’s Bigger Brunch 8:00 - 12:00
Ian Mac Macca’s Bigger Brunch 8:00 - 12:00
Ian Mac Macca’s Bigger Brunch 8:00 - 12:00
Ian Mac At Home with the Macs 8:00 - 10:00
Ian Mac The Isle of Wight Phone-In 12:00 - 13:00
Ian Mac The Isle of Wight Phone In 12:00 - 13:00
Ian Mac The Isle of Wight Phone In 12:00 - 13:00
Ian Mac The Isle of Wight Phone In 12:00 - 13:00
Ian Mac The Isle of Wight Phone In 12:00 - 13:00
Paddy McHugh Saturday MidMorning Show 10:00 - 13:00
Martyn Bull Afternoon 13:00 - 17:00
Martyn Bull Afternoon 13:00 - 17:00
Martyn Bull Afternoon 13:00 - 17:00
Martyn Bull Afternoon 13:00 - 17:00
Martyn Bull Afternoon 13:00 - 16:00
Paddy McHugh The Drivetime Show 17:00 - 19:00
Paddy McHugh The Drivetime Show 17:00 - 19:00
Paddy McHugh The Drivetime Show 17:00 - 19:00
Paddy McHugh The Drivetime Show 17:00 - 19:00
Martyn Bull Afternoon 16:00 - 17:00
Ian Mac The Best of the Phone-In 13:00 - 14:00
Gordon Cooper The Friday Rock Show (Repeat) 19:00 - 21:00
Damian & Tom Headfunk Show (Repeat) 19:00 - 21:00
Chris Dupres The Funk + Rock Session 19:00 - 21:00
Marko ‘Lucky Boy’ Newlands Mod Magic 19:00 - 21:00
Damian and Tom Headfunk Show 17:00 - 19:00
Ian Mac The Best of the phone In 21:00 - 22:00
Ian Mac The Best of the phone In 21:00 - 22:00
Ian Mac The Best of the phone In 21:00 - 22:00
Ian Mac The Best of the phone In 21:00 - 22:00
Gordon Cooper The Friday Rock Show 19:00 - 22:00
Barry Lloyd Saturday Afternoon Show 14:00 - 18:00 Sooty At The Movies 18:00 - 20:00 Joe Ferrett The Duece Show 20:00 - 22:00
Sunday Live Wire Live Wire 8:00 - 9:00 Martyn Bull Sunday Cheese and Crackers 9:00 - 12:00 Steve Ray The Retro Show 12:00 - 15:00 The Tramp The Sunday Soul & Motown Show 15:00 - 18:00 Tel Santos Sunday Night Live 18:00 - 20:00 Cyberdidg The DidgHead Hour 20:00 - 21:00 Ian Mac The Best of the Phone In 21:00 - 22:00
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SCOOTER RALLY GOES O
THE ISLAND’S world famous scooter rally took place without any major mishaps or problems as more than 4,000 riders from clubs all over Britain arrived for the Bank H o l i d a y bonanza. Extra police officers were on duty across the Island to help maintain public safety during the rally. Isle of Wight District Acting Chief Inspector Paul Savill said: “There had been no major incidents or reports of serious disorder
linked to the Scooter Rally in recent years. The vast majority of riders come to the island to enjoy and share their enthusiasm for scooters safely and responsibly. “ E x t r a officers were on patrol in Ryde town centre during the weekend to provide reassurance a m o n g larger groups of visitors and residents in and around pubs and clubs. We worked closely alongside security staff and licensees as usual to identify
“Extra officers were on patrol in Ryde town centre during the weekend to provide reassurance.”
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ON WITHOUT MISHAP
any issues as early as possible to stop the risks of any crimes developing. These tactics have proved effective in preventing and reducing crime in Ryde over the past year.” The traditional mass ride out of up to 2,000 scooters took place from the Quay Road car park on Ryde Esplanade to the Hurricanes Rugby Club on Perowne Way, Sandown. Extra officers were on duty to direct traffic and maintain road safety while such a large number of scooters travelled in a convoy on some of the Island’s main roads. Mr. Savill added: “The scooter ride out presents a challenge for roads policing every year, but most enthusiasts ride with care and attention as scooters are their prized possessions.”
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FOLLOW THE RULES TO MAKE IT SAFE BESTIVAL
KEEPING the Island’s Bestival music festival a safe experience for 50,000 people is the focus of police and partner agencies. Islanders and visitors will be converging on Robin Hill Country Park this weekend to enjoy live music and entertainment. Organisations from the island’s Community Safety Partnership, including Hampshire Constabulary, Isle of Wight Council and NHS Isle of Wight are working closely alongside Bestival promoters and their security staff. Public safety within the Bestival is the responsibility of organisers and Showsec Security. Safety outside Robin Hill Country Park is the role of police and partner agencies. General policing: Hampshire Constabulary Isle of Wight Safer Neighbourhoods Inspector
Terry Clawson said: “The Bestival is now in its seventh year at Robin Hill and we work well with the organisers so the event can retain a good reputation for its safe atmosphere and friendly audience. “Police have not had to deal with any critical emergencies at the Bestival since it started in 2004. However, we are never complacent in making thorough plans with our partner agencies to prevent crime and disorder when such a large group of people gather in one place. “Our approach is based on tried and tested principles of neighbourhood policing as the Bestival forms a temporary community of 50,000 people that presents similar challenges to policing any town or village. “Extra police officers and staff are on duty between Thursday and Monday to provide reassurance and
a swift response to any incidents reported at the Bestival.” Drugs operation: Police officers from Hampshire Constabulary will be working at the Bestival campsite entrance gates. They will have the right to search anyone suspected of being in possession of drugs. Amnesty bins are provided so Bestival goers can volunteer to give away any controlled substances before they enter the event. Anyone arrested on suspicion of illegal drugs supply offence will not be allowed into the Bestival arena again as they will have breached a condition of entry. Inspector Terry Clawson said: “The use of illegal drugs at major events on the Isle of Wight will not be tolerated by the police. Officers with years of experience in identifying and seizing illegal drugs in such situations will
respond to information and allegations of offences during the event. “Our operations to disrupt drugs supplies are regarded as best practice nationally and we are supported by dog handlers from other police forces working at the Bestival.” The Bestival will again benefit from the service of experienced drugs referral workers. They offer a referral service and access to treatment for people at risk from using illegal and harmful substances. Crime prevention: The police are using a range of methods to remind the audience of crime prevention measures, which can reduce opportunities for the small number of criminals who may try to spoil other people’s enjoyment of the Bestival. The north area of the Bestival’s green one campsite hosts a 24-hour police office
where crime can be reported. The Bestival medical hospital is located next to the police campsite office. Police officers and staff are on high visibility foot and cycle patrols throughout the campsite during the day and night to provide reassurance. Crime prevention lanyards are distributed to Bestival goers who can use them to secure mobile phones and wallets to their bodies. These lanyards are given out free by police who speak with members of the public to highlight extra crime prevention advice in person. Inspector Terry Clawson said: “We wish to remind people at the Bestival to follow crime prevention and personal safety advice. Opportunist criminals can target large crowds of people enjoying themselves because they expect potential victims to be less aware of the risks to their own safety and
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property. Counterfeit wristbands: Anyone found trading in counterfeit wristbands will be arrested, and faces prosecution. Hampshire Constabulary works closely with the organisers and security staff from all the island’s major music events to put in place measures that can identify prevent and detect counterfeit ticket offences. There have been no major reported problems with counterfeit tickets at island music festivals since security precautions were increased as a result of an organised fraud being discovered and stopped at a number of music festivals in the UK, including the Isle of Wight Festival, in 2007. A man received a two-year prison sentence in April 2009 for his part in a conspiracy to supply counterfeit wristbands at the 2007 Isle of Wight Festival.
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FIND YOUR WAY BACK TO WORK WITH JOBCENTRE PLUS PART OF THE DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS
JOBSenior TITLEHair Stylist LOCATION
Newport
DESCRIPTION
Must have previous experience and be fully qualified to NVQ Level 3. Duties to include cutting hair, colouring, blow drying and any other associated tasks. Competitive rates of pay apply. 20-40.5 hours per week, 5 days over WAGES 7. Between 8.30am – 7pm.
Permanent DURATION
JOB CENTRE PLUS REFERENCE NUMBER. HOW TO APPLY
NIW/10909- Visit www.direct.gov.uk or call 01983 273747 to speak to an adviser quoting the reference number.
Sales Associate JOB TITLE
LOCATION
Newport
DESCRIPTION
Must be over 18 as this is a key holder post and you will be working on your own. Previous retail experience is desirable but not essential. You will be required to serve customers, cash handling, rotate and replenish stock. Exempted vacancy Employment Equality Act (Age) Regulations 2006.
WAGES Wage meets national minimum wage. 7+ hrs per week over 6 days, 9am – 5.30pm.
DURATION Permanent
JOB CENTRE PLUS REFERENCE NUMBER. HOW TO APPLY
NIW/11151 -Visit www.direct.gov.uk or call 01983 273747 to speak to an adviser quoting the reference number.
Waiting Staff JOB TITLE
LOCATION
Shanklin
DESCRIPTION
Immediate start. Previous experience is advantageous, however full training will be provided. Duties include tidying bedrooms, changing beds, cleaning toilets and bathrooms, serving breakfast and evening meals and other associated tasks as required. Will be working split shifts. £6.00 per hour. 30-40 hours per week, 6 days from 7, Between 7:45am andWAGES 8pm. Employer is willing to accept applicants who wish to work part time hours. Or just one shift each day.
DURATION Temporary
JOB CENTRE PLUS REFERENCE NUMBER. HOW TO APPLY
RFM/6662 - Visit www.direct.gov.uk or call 01983 273747 to speak to an adviser quoting the reference number.
JOB TITLEChef
JOB TITLE Carer LOCATION
LOCATION
Ryde
DESCRIPTION
Duties will include all aspects of caring for the elderly. Previous experience in a similar position is essential. Successful applicants are required to provide an enhanced disclosure. Disclosure expense will be met by employer. £6 -£6.10 per hr. 25 – 30 hrs per WAGES week. Days, evenings and weekends.
Permanent DURATION
JOB CENTRE PLUS REFERENCE NUMBER. HOW TO APPLY
RFM/ 6636- Visit www.direct.gov.uk or call 01983 273747 to speak to an adviser quoting the reference number.
Kitchen Porter JOB TITLE
LOCATION
Sandown
DESCRIPTION
Previous experience is advantageous however full training will be provided. Duties principally include food preparation, maintaining standards of kitchen hygiene and other associated tasks as required. Fixed term position until January 2011.
WAGES
£5.90 per hr. 40 hrs per week. 6 days from 7. Between 7am -9pm.
DURATION Temp until Jan 2011
JOB CENTRE PLUS REFERENCE NUMBER. HOW TO APPLY
RFM/6633 -Visit www.direct.gov.uk or call 01983 273747 to speak to an adviser quoting the reference number.
JOB TITLEChef LOCATION
DESCRIPTION
Applicants must have previous experience. Food hygiene certificate preferred. Will be joining a first class catering team capable of providing consistently good dishes within a very busy kitchen environment. Negotiable wage depending on experience. WAGES Up to 30 hrs per week over 7 days between 9am – 10pm.
Temporary until DURATION October approx
JOB CENTRE PLUS REFERENCE NUMBER. HOW TO APPLY
RFM/6646 - Visit www.direct.gov.uk or call 01983 273747 to speak to an adviser quoting the reference number.
Second Chef JOB TITLE
LOCATION
Sandown
DESCRIPTION
Must have previous relevant experience. Must be able to provide relevant references from previous similar positions held. Duties include preparing breakfasts and dinners for up to 140 hotel guests, keeping the kitchen area clean and tidy and other associated kitchen tasks as required. Possibility that this vacancy could be all year round.
WAGES
£295 per week. 45 hrs per week, 6 days from 7. Split shifts.
DURATION Temporary/ Permanent – could be all year round
JOB CENTRE PLUS REFERENCE NUMBER. HOW TO APPLY
RFM/6595 - Visit www.direct.gov.uk or call 01983 273747 to speak to an adviser quoting the reference number.
Receptionist/Telesales JOB TITLE
LOCATION
Chale
DESCRIPTION
Own transport essential due to rural location. Applicant will be required to have had experience of working in a busy pub kitchen, and hold a Food & Hygiene certificate. Ideal candidate must be prepared to work under pressure. Some training can be provided. Duties will be to cook using fresh ingredients, providing a range of meals from set menus. Candidate must be flexible to suit business needs.
WAGES Exceeds National Minimum Wage. 16-39 hours per week, 5 days over 7. Between 8am & 11pm.
Shanklin
DURATION
Temporary/ Permanent
JOB CENTRE PLUS REFERENCE NUMBER. HOW TO APPLY
NIW/11171- Visit www.direct.gov.uk or call 01983 273747 to speak to an adviser quoting the reference number.
Shanklin
DESCRIPTION
Previous experience in a similar role is preferable. Must have a good telephone manner. Must be comfortable booking appointments. Duties include manning the reception, meeting and greeting customers, answering the telephones, taking messages, generate leads for the associates via cold calling as well as any other duties as required.
WAGES
£6 per hr. 20 hrs per week Mon – Fri hours to suit.
DURATION Permanent
JOB CENTRE PLUS REFERENCE NUMBER. HOW TO APPLY
RFM/6675 - Visit www.direct.gov.uk or call 01983 273747 to speak to an adviser quoting the reference number.
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Café Assistant JOB TITLE
LOCATION
Sandown
DESCRIPTION
Must be able to work under pressure and be able to use own initiative. Must be customer focused and be able to communicate confidently with members of the public and colleagues. Experience of working in a cafe would be desirable, particularly experience cooking breakfast items, preparing sandwiches and baguettes and using a cash register. Food Hygiene Certificate would be an advantage.
WAGES
DURATION
£6 per hr. 12 hrs per week. 10am – 4pm Sat and Sun
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Senior Carer JOB TITLE
LOCATION
Sandown
DESCRIPTION
Must be 21+. Senior Carers. Applicants must have previous experience and NVQ qualification 2 is essential, level 3 is desirable. You will be required to lead a shift. You will provide social, personal and emotional care to elderly residents. A full uniform will be provided, along with drinks and a meal when working a full shift. Based on a rota pattern.
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£6.56 per hr. 37.5 hrs per week 5 days from 7 – shifts
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JOBAssistant TITLE Manager LOCATION
Ryde
DESCRIPTION
Must have excellent customer service skills. Any previous dry cleaning experience is as an advantage but is not essential as training will be given. Any supervisory experience would also be an advantage. Duties to include learning all aspects of dry cleaning, updating records, serving customers, cash handling, till operation, running the store in the managers absence. You will be required to work in both the Ryde and Newport stores.
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£6.50 per hr. 36.5 hrs per week 5 days from 6, Mon – Sat. 8.30am – 5pm.
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Waiting Staff/Housekeeper JOB TITLE
LOCATION
Shanklin
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Previous experience is advantageous, however full training will be provided. Duties include tidying bedrooms, changing beds, cleaning toilets and bathrooms, serving breakfast and evening meals and other associated tasks as required. Will be working split shifts. This is a temporary ongoing position of no fixed duration.
WAGES
£6 per hr. 30 – 40 hrs per week 6 days from 7 between 7.45am – 8pm split shifts.
DURATION Temporary ongoing
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HGV Class JOB TITLE1 (C + E) Driver
LOCATION
Ryde
DESCRIPTION
Duties will include providing excellent customer service and delivering / collecting goods from Distribution Centres & Supermarkets in the following areas: IOW, Portsmouth, Weybridge. You must have no more than 6 points for minor offences - (due to legal requirements), you must also have a digital Tachograph card and a full understanding of the Tacho laws.
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DURATION
Excellent rates of pay. Full time hours to be arranged.
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Solar Specialist JOB TITLE
LOCATION
Newport
DESCRIPTION
We are looking for talented sales professionals who will provide a first class sales experience to our customers and potential customers. Initially the Company’s sales focus will be on domestic solar PV. To engage with prospective customers, be understanding of their needs, to enhance their customer experience Duties include maximise sales, meet customer needs, deal with customer queries, financial transactions, administration tasks , achieve targets and all associated tasks as required.
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£14 - £15,000 PA plus commission. 40 hrs per week. 5 days over 6 between Mon – Sat.
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JOBDispensary TITLE Assistant LOCATION
Shanklin
DESCRIPTION Applicants must have dispensary experience, and be able to work on your own, or as part of a team. Must possess excellent customer service skills. Duties will include dispensing items, using the computer to produce medication labels and order stock, checking and putting away deliveries, answering the telephone, and keeping the dispensary clean and tidy.
WAGES
£6 per hr. 16 hrs per week Tues and Thurs 9am -6pm.
DURATION Permanent
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JOBCompanion TITLE Driver LOCATION
Sandown
DESCRIPTION
Must have a clean driving licence and preferably own car. Must be experienced. Trial period for the right applicant. Must be polite, and good sense of humour. Duties include driving client to the shops and various appointments. Successful applicants are required to provide an enhanced disclosure. Disclosure expense will be met by applicant.
WAGES
Negotiable wage depending on experience. Flexible hours to be arranged.
DURATION Permanent
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Sales Executive JOB TITLE
LOCATION
Newport
DESCRIPTION
There are a range of excellent opportunities available to suit hard working and target motivated people where meeting target equals financial reward. We offer an attractive basic salary and a competitive bonus and commission structure to motivate and reward staff and high achievers. We encourage a high performance culture in the field with our sales teams responsible for representing the ‘face’ of the Company to the public and promoting the brand.
WAGES £11,500 - £17,500. 40 hrs per week. Mon – Fri, days and evenings.
DURATION Permanent
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ONS VISIT PLANET ICE THE ICE SHOW spectacular, ‘Ice Party Champions’, went down a storm last Friday (September 3) will a sell out show at Planet Ice in Ryde. Opened by ‘Dancing on Ice 2007’ winner Kyran Bracken, the show began with a whole cast extravaganza followed by an energetic routine to “Great Balls of Fire’ by eight times British national champion Steven Cousins. Kyran Bracken and 2002 Olympic Pairs champion Elena Berezhnaya then danced to ‘Chasing Cars’ followed by dances by Maggie Reed, the Oxford Freestylers, Nikita Heathfield, Mark Hanretty and Christina Chitwood, and Caitlyn Marsh. Next was the stunning interpretation of Slumdog Millionaire’s Jai Ho by current Dancing on Ice champions Dan Whiston and ex Emmerdale star Hayley Tamaddon – the first routine to gain full marks in the series. The Moulin Rouge routine starred the IOW Club with Lady Marmalade, the Basingstoke Girls with Diamonds, Steven Cousins with Your Song, Kyran Bracken and Elena Berezhnaya with Fly Away and culminated with the Wight Jewels Synchro
team with Bad Romance. Act Two began with a Madness Medley featuring the Oxford Freestylers with Baggy Trousers, Mark Hanretty and Christina Chitwood with Las Plamos #7 and Mark/Christina/Oxford with Must Be Love. These were followed by individual dances by Hayley Tamaddon, Dan Whiston, Hanna, Gemma Marsh and Vicky Ogden. Former Rugby star Kyran Bracken then gamely took on the IOW Hockey team for a comedy synchronised hockey tackle. More dances in this section followed from Mark Hanretty and Christina Chitwood, the Oxford Freestylers, Archie Bicknell and Elena, Christina and Vicky. Songs from Queen were the choice for the final set of dances, opening with Steven Cousins with Crazy Little Thing. Dan Whiston and Hayley Tamaddon danced to Too Much Love, the Oxford Freestylers did a fantastic routine and then Kyran Bracken and Elena Berezhnaya amazed with Who Wants to Live Forever. For the finale the whole cast danced to ‘We Will Rock You’ and there was bow featuring Caitlyn Marsh to ‘We Are The Champions’, followed by a full cast lap.
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BEMBRIDGE BOWLS ALONG ANDY WARMS BEMBRIDGE Bowls Week proved itself as one of the most popular in the Island’s Bowls calendar with over 130 bowlers competing and large numbers of spectators each day. The effects of the heavy rain during the previous week necessitated the use of protective mats early on, but this in no way detracted from the high standard of play. An interesting feature was how evenly matched many of the competitions were, matches often being decided on the final end. In the first of the finals, the Mixed Pairs, saw Len and Jean Bennett playing Bob Mortlock and Ronnie Berry. After taking two shots on each of the first
two ends, Bob and Ronnie were rarely troubled again winning 10 of the 13 ends before running out winners at 22-5. The Singles Final between fellow Sandown players Bob Mortlock and Jeff Edkins was evenly matched at 3-3 after five ends. Bob then slowly drew away to leave a score of 11-4 after 12 ends before a rally by Jeff, taking the next four ends by a shot each. This was not sufficient however with Bob running out winner by 15-7. The Two Wood Singles Plate Final was an evenly matched and entertaining game between Triples semi-finalist Pat Smythe and Sue Green. With the
score 12 all after 18 ends, Pat then scored two shots on the next two ends to win the match 16-12. The Mixed Fours saw the Warners foursome of Michael and Pat Whyte, Alan Smith and Len Adams playing John and Ronnie Berry, Ian Morey and Bob Mortlock. After finding themselves 5-2 down after five ends, the Warners Four came back, scoring on 10 of the next 11 ends to win the match 20-9. The Triples Final proved to be the closest and most absorbing of all the finals. Played at the same time as the Fours it saw more Warners players on each side, the trio of Pat Maher (Bembridge) with John and
Janet Holloway (Warners) against Colin and Katrina Crow (Warners) and Juliet Roberson (Bembridge). The match was finely balanced throughout with the scores level at the third and seventh ends. Trailing 12-9 after 11 ends, Colin Katrina and Juliet then picked up two shots on end 12 to leave a tense final end. With the situation seeming to change with each wood played, Colin, Katrina and Juliet eventually scored two shots to run out winners by 13-12. Following the finals, prizes were awarded to the winners by Jon Kilby, Sales Manager of the tournament sponsors, Staddlestones, Bembridge.
UP IN STYLE
ISLAND hammer thrower Andy Frost warmed up for the forthcoming Commonwealth Games by flexing his muscles in an athletics match at Fairway Sports Centre, Sandown. He is due to fly out to Delhi at the end of September to compete in the Commonwealth Games and his performance on home
soil showed he is well on the way to recovering his fitness from an injury sustained earlier in the summer. He produced a best throw of 71 metres, and if he can maintain full fitness, and continue to improve, he should be on course to do well at the Games, and even return with a medal.
BAY BOWLERS FINALS DAY Winners of all classes with the event sponsor and members of the organising committee, with Club President Jack Liddiard in front
IT’S A FAMILY AFFAIR
BROTHER AND SISTER Joe and Hannah Wright made it a real family occasion as they lifted the Men’s and Women’s titles at the Westridge Gold Club Championships. There was a thrilling finish to the men’s event, with Joe emerging victorious after a three-hole play-off. After two rounds, Joe and Matt Mew were tied on a gross score of 133, with Michael Kidd in third place on 140. Joe and Matt then went head to head for three holes before Joe clinched the title. There was some consolation for Matt, however, who carded the best nett aggregate score for the two rounds with 123. That left him just one shot ahead of Michael Kidd, who took nett runners-up spot from Mick
Willis on countback. The Ladies title was then won by Hannah Wright with a gross score of 167. She finished three shots in front of Fay Seabourne, with Amy Lacey in third place on 179. Hannah also had the best net aggregate for the two rounds, carding 129, with Fay second with 134 and Amy third on 135. Westridge Club Championship Gross Aggregate scores: 1st: Joe Wright 133 (after 3 hole play-off) 2nd: Matt Mew 133. 3rd. Michael Kidd 140. Nett. aggregate scores: 1st: Matt Mew 123. 2nd: Michael Kidd 124. 3rd: Mick Willis 124 ocb Westridge Ladies Club Championship (Gross) Aggregate scores: 1st: Hannah Wright 167, 2nd: Fay
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Seabourne 170. 3rd: Amy Lacey 179. Nett Aggregate scores: 1st: Hannah Wright 129. 2nd: Fay Seabourne 134. 3rd: Amy Lacey 135. Other Westridge results: Mid-week Stableford, Division1: 1st: Ollie Kearney (13) 41pts. 2nd: Joe Wright (05) 39pts. 3rd: Alan Seager (14) 33pts. Division 2: 1st: Alan Paddick (20) 37pts. 2nd: Malcolm McCree (27) 36pts. Ocb. 3rd: Bud Abbott (27) 36pts. Ryde Golf Club senior section Three Ball Yellow Ball Stableford: 1st: Roy Keen (28), Hugh Taylor (27), Peter Hudson (15) - 85pts. 2nd: Eric Barber (18), Ken Sabin (28), Steve Hopkins (28) - 80pts. 3rd: Howard Downer (20), Mike Hendey (16), Roger Wheeler (21) - 77pts.
TOTLAND BAY Bowls Club enjoyed another very successful Finals Day. Watched by a large number of members and guests the players provided a very high standard of bowling. The winners are pictured from left: Brenda Collard and Pauline Morgan (Ladies Pairs) Dot Gossling (Ladies Championship.
Open Singles. Ladies Two Woods). John Edwards (Men’s Woodstock Cup), President Ray Pitt, Steve Crockett (Men’s Championship . Men’s Two Woods. Men’s Handicap), Gaynor Symondson (Dot Mundy Cup) Jackie Edwards and Keith Rouse(Mixed Pairs).
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ISLANDERS LOSE IN LAST HEAT AFTER A REAL THRILLER
THE WIGHTLINK ISLANDERS went down 44-49 to Dudley in a last heat National Speedway League thriller at Smallbrook. After the Islanders built a 10-point lead inside four heats, the title chasing visitors staged a terrific comeback to snatch victory and keep their championship hopes alive. It all started so well for the Island side with Paul Starke and Lee Smethills scorching to a comfortable 5-1, this was followed by 4-2 in a re-run heat two which saw visiting reserve Richard Franklin taken from the circuit by ambulance after a nasty looking spill on turn three. 9-3 The Islanders then went ten up at 14-4 after Dean Felton and Danny Warwick slammed in a 5-1 against the shell shocked Heathens. Nick Simmons made sure the home side maintained their lead by easily winning heat four before the visitors introduced Lee Smart for double pointer to try to stop the home dominance. The move worked as Smart won with his partner Micky Dyer taking third for a 2-7 to bring the difference back to five at 19-14. Smethills won heat six with Stark
last for a shared 3-3 and a 22-17 lead. Dudley then hit a 2-4 in heat seven with the impressive Anderson taking the flag, more disappointingly was Tom Hill’s last place after Tom Perry made up a 15 metre handicap for tape touching. Smethills restored the home side advantage back to five with a pillar to post win in heat eight with Resch taking third. Dean Felton produced the ride of the night in heat nine as he came from behind to brilliantly pass Barrie Evans with the over worked reserve Ashley Morris taking third after Warwick’s machine ground to a halt. Anderson then beat Smethills from the back with Tom Perry holding out Starke for a 2-4 as the gap was closed to three once again at 33-30. Heat 11 saw Simmons miss the start as Dudley looked set for a 1-5, Simmons though as having none of it, first passing Smart and then setting his sights on leader Dyer. But a moment of over excitement saw the home skipper attempt a daring outside pass on turn two lap two resulting in a high speed collision with the safety fence. Simmons was excluded and
the Heathens took a 1-5 and the lead for the first time in the re-run. Warwick then held off a dogged challenge of Perry to win the 12th but Hill’s last place saw the heat shared and the visitor’s one point lead maintained at 37-38. The visitors looked good for a 1-5 in heat 13, but Evans bit the dust when under pressure from Simmons gifting the home side a 3-3. Anderson kept the visitors in front holding off Felton in heat 14 with Hill third taking the match to a last heat decider at 43-44. The final heat saw the visitors take a match winning 1-5 after the initial staging had been stopped as Warwick bit the dust in a tight first turn. Smart and Anderson made no mistakes in the re-start much to the delight of the travelling fans. Team manager Chris Hunt said: “It was a cracking match, but we let it slip away. That’s speedway and has been the story of our season.” Scores: Islanders: Starke 3+2. Smethills 12, Warwick 8, Felton 7+1, Simmons 7, Resch 3, Hill 4+1. Dudley: Smart 14+1, Dyer 4, Perry 4, Anderson 13, Evans 5+1, Morris 9+3, Franklin 0.
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Sam Corney (left) who won the Senior event and Max Reeve who won the Junior event
SAM AND MAX SHOW CLASS AT SCULLING
WITH a gap before the South Coast Rowing Championships at Wimbleball Lake in Devon on this weekend, Ryde Rowing Club took the opportunity to stage its Annual Sculling Races sponsored by club member Jack Pike and his family. A strong field of six club scullers contested the main event, a handicapped single sculling race which was to be raced over the 1920m Ryde Regatta but this was shortened to a 1000m straight course - and a straight final because of the poor conditions. Novice and J14 Sculler Sam Corney, racing in the senior event for the first time, made the most of his handicap to take victory over experienced Senior Sculler Nick Pike, who was chased home by another Senior
Sculler - Mick Jenner. Ben Ade finished in fourth place, with Simon Saunders fifth and Russell Page, who was close to sinking at the end of the race, sixth. A handicapped sculling race, known as the “Junior Jacks”, were also staged for the Club Juniors over a 500m straight course with four Juniors contesting the very close race with three of them finishing within a length of each other. Max Reeve was first with his sister Bryony in second place and Harvey Kirkby fourth. Charlie Gedling had the misfortune to turn over near the finish in the worsening conditions and was rescued by the Club’s safety boat with no ill effects. The trophies were presented by June and Jack Pike, in the Clubhouse after the racing.
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VENTNOR PICK UP HOLLOW VICTORIES
TWO FRIENDLY victories for Ventnor Cricket Club were of scant consolation after their relegation from the Southern Electric Premier League First Division after just one season. But Ventnor, who made the switch from their own Steephill venue to the Newclose County Ground so they could compete in the top flight, have vowed to bounce back in style next season. Skipper Charlie Freeston promised: “We will be better equipped next time. Basically we didn’t play well enough, but I think we would all prefer to play in the league and get relegated rather than not play in it at all.” Ventnor went down on the back of a freak
result. Although they were comprehensively beaten by 78 runs at Alton, their hopes of survival remained high because fellow strugglers Lymington needed to beat champions Bournemouth. But while Ventnor tumbled to defeat, Lymington pulled off one of the shocks of the season, beating Bournemouth in a nail-biter by just one run. It left Ventnor at the foot of the table with just two wins and three draws from their 15 games, with a total of 125 points, 18 adrift of Lymington. So it was then back to friendly action for Ventnor with a fixture against the Honourable Artillery Company at the superb Armoury House venue in central London, which ended in an emphatic 179
run win. James Cheek (87) Sean Nowak (61) Ben Woodhouse (54) led Ventnor to 249-3 before the visitors were dismissed for just 70 in reply, young Cheek completing a fine game by taking 4-7 and Fred Smith 4-6. The following day at Steephill, Sarisbury Athletic were defeated by 19 runs in a high scoring encounter. Martin Blackman (82 not out), Ben Woodhouse (78) and Sean Nowak (45) were the main run getters in a total of 287-5, a target the visitors came close to overhauling after Matt Journeaux hit 126. David Beven took 3-31 for Ventnor. Ventnor also won the Cheriton Sixes, defeating Fair Oak in the final.
COWES END TO MARATHON
THE ROYAL Yacht Squadron, Cowes was the finish line for the gruelling 1,800 nautical-mile Sevenstar Round Britain and Ireland race challenge, with plenty to celebrate for the Island’s UKSA-based crew. Their John Merricks II boat put paid to the tough conditions to cross the line in the famous race in an impressive time of 8 days, 11 hours and 49 min. That meant the TP52 finished second in the IRC Super Zero Class and scooped an impressive fourth place overall out of 14 boats. The 11 sailors on board would have been satisfied simply finishing the race but with the prospect of a top five finish in sight and having led the race for the majority of the east coast leg up to Muckle Flugga, they had big cause for celebration. “We had a good sleep first and foremost and then headed for the pub together for a drink to celebrate properly once it all settled in a bit more,” trimmer Sally Olsen said. Conditions were tough throughout the race with winds ranging from 35 knots up the North Sea to nothing at all off Lands End, testing the
young sailor’s skills and nerve to max. Grinder Hamish Macdonald explained: “I don’t think any of us have done a race this long before. “The biggest thing was just getting up every two or three hours day-in-day-out and then doing some pretty strenuous manoeuvres in winds gusting up to gale force levels. These boats are a handful, the biggest 2 kite is about 250m so the amount of force you’ve got to generate to work against it is pretty massive. “By the end everyone had a little niggle, tweaked a
raise enough funds and spend enough time in the boat yard bringing the TP52 up to a high enough standard to do the race. That meant a lot of work strengthening parts of the hull and operating systems to ensure she could withstand the constant pounding of the notorious race. Sally Olsen said: “Everybody is really pleased and relived to have finished with the boat in one piece! From what we’ve seen there’s not been any big breakages and I think we’ve been really reassured by how strong the boat is in comparison to what we were expecting. “The crew sailed the boat really well and everybody managed to handle anything that did crop up and managed to avert anything that did go wrong. Before the race we had been laminating bits, putting in supports under the pedestals to stop the deck from flexing, filing in bits of epoxy where there wasn’t enough, reinforcing structural bits in the boat, putting in new pad eyes for the spinnaker sheets to come off and making sure everything was reinforced and strong enough for the race – the amount of work that has gone into it has been
“By the end everyone had a little niggle, tweaked a muscle or two, everyone was absolutely shattered.” muscle or two, everyone was absolutely shattered. But the fact that we were quite a young crew and everyone worked hard in the gym paid off and we were not quite as broken as we could have been.” Getting John Merricks II to the start line was a challenge in itself, arguably more than that of the actual race. Since November, the Academy’s National Squad sailors have been working tirelessly to
The crew of the John Merricks II celebrate huge.” Business consultants LECG were a huge help to the academy pledging their support stepping in to help fund John Merricks II’s campaign right at the last minute. Managing Director Chris Tattersall sent this message of congratulations to the crew: “As sponsors of John Merricks II we are very proud of the crew’s performance in the Sevenstar Round Britain & Ireland race and would like to congratulate everyone involved. We very much look forward to continuing our
relationship with the boat, its crew and the Academy.” Helm Chris Noble added: “LECG stepped up and really helped us with the cash we needed to get to the start line right at the last minute so we are eternally grateful for that. I should also say a massive thank you to all the people who have helped us, Smart Group, ICAP Leopard - Mike Slade and his team, all our friends and family, the RYA, UKSA and everyone else.” Skipper, UKSA racing instructor and British Keelboat Academy Head Coach Luke McCarthy
commented: “The race is a really gruelling event, and for a bunch of young sailors to it in a boat that wasn’t originally designed for these kinds of conditions is a really massive achievement. “The sailors impressed me massively in how they coped with the race, I think a big part of that was the preparation we did practicing manoeuvres and swapping crew positions and also the fact the sailors did all the work on the boat themselves so when things went wrong they knew it all inside out that was a big benefit.”
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SHANKLIN AND BRADING KIDS SHARE HONOURS WITH DRAW
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SHANKLIN and Brading under-11 football teams shared the honours in a hard fought game. Both of the teams rose to the chal-
lenge of the larger pitch, bigger goals and more players. The boys played with skill and confidence, defended well and took advantage of the off-side rule. Shanklin
broke the deadlock in the second half with Conor Burton scoring from a cracking cross by Adam Davis. Brading never gave up and Dylan Tuckey
equalised from a free kick during injury time. The Man of the Match for Brading was Charlie Stapeley and Shanklin’s Man of the Match was Liam Lock.
SEABROOKE HAT UNDER 25s END SEASON TRICK SECURES WITH STYLE PORT VICTORY
NEWPORT, Brading & East Cowes Vics scored impressive victories in the qualifying round of the FA Vase, which has its final at Wembley. Newport led the charge as Iain Seabrook grabbed a hat-trick in the 4-1 success over Whitchurch United at St George’s Park. Port must have thought they were in for a difficult afternoon when they conceded in the opening minute of their tie. But Seabrook had different ideas and leveled matter inside two minutes with a 20-yard drive. Port had to wait until the 55th minute before taking the lead. Ashley Wright was brought down in the area and Seabrook hammered home the penalty. Then the free-scoring striker completed his hat-trick
with another low shot from outside the box, before Matt Evans completed the scoring in stoppage time. The victory earned Newport a trip to East Grinstead in the next round, which will be played next Saturday, September 18. Scott Jones scored in the first half to give Brading Town victory at Hartley Wintney while East Cowes Vics were in command against fellow Sydenhams Wessex League Division 1 side Andover New Street, winning 3-1. Cowes Sports failed to pick up the points in their league game at home to Stockbridge, after having two men sent off. Craig Insley and Jamie Dyer were both red-carded, while Gareth Bricknell scored the only Cowes goal in the 2-1 defeat.
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IN THEIR final match of the season the Isle of Wight under 25’s bowls team played against Hampshire at the Old Green in Southampton. They won very convincingly by 79 shots to 43, winning on all three rinks, making it six wins out of seven for the season. The rinks and scores were: Ryan Trigg, Josh Berry, Ben Mackett and Adam Clark 30 shots, Hampshire 18. Keiron Clark, Bertie Everson, Jack Berry and Robbi Hayes 21 shots, Hampshire 14. Peter Wheeler, Paul Dickinson (Sub), Sam Lines and Travis Meller 28 shots, Hampshire 11. The annual Gentlemen v Ladies match was played at Camp Hill Bowls Club under the chairmanship of Allan Timbrell, the Men’s President. The final result was a win for the Gentlemen who won on five of the six rinks and scored 161 shots to 101. The trophy was presented to the men’s captain of the day Barry Rodwell by the ladies president Maureen Hastings. Rinks and scores, men’s rinks first: Alan Harrison, Terry Thorner, Alan Timbrell and Bob Mortlock 29, Chris Townsend, Maureen Hastings, Chris Gallop and Auriol Ash 19 Steve Wake, Jim Maish, Paul Barker and Barry Rodwell 19. Carol King, Jenny Allen, Carol Venier and Maureen Harden 21. Alan Bugby, Peter Still, Nigel Rance and Derek Venier 26. Anne Eyers, Brenda Rodwell, Gay Allen and Pearl Sherwood 17. Norman Lockwood, John Harden, Seamus Morris and Derek Stevens 27. Peggy Morgan, Olwyn Hillidge, Val Addison and Sheila Kelleway 16. David Brown, Brian Coulson, Mervyn Lockyer and Tony
Hendy 40. Ann Jennings, Maureen Lockyer, Pat Bugby and Jean Sorbie 10. George Stevens, Clive Milford, Ted Pinkney and John Edwards 20 Val Stevens, Nina Calbert, Val, Ould and Val Newton 18 LADIES COUNTY FRIENDLY MATCH THE LADIES team travelled to Cowley to play their latest match against Herefordshire. The result was a disappointing loss by 138 shots against 97, however they did manage to win two of the six rinks. Rinks and scores: Diana English, Brenda Rodwell, Brenda Ensor and Maureen Harden 16, Hereford 23. Joyce Thomas, Pearl Sherwood, June James and Dot Gossling 20, Hereford 17. Gill Gambling, Averli Fermer, Val Addison and Eileen Hill 21, Hereford 15. Anne Rance, Maureen Hastings, Val Stevens and Joyce Wilson 11,Hereford 34. Ann Sothcott, Margit Bartrum, Sandra Aldridge and Elsie Young 14, Hereford 28. Margaret Carrett, Anne Jennings, Anne Day and Auriol Ash 15, Hereford 21. The last three of this season’s competitions have now been played, the results being: Vectis Trophy: Won by Jean Pardoe, Joyce Gallop, Jean McCarthy and Kay Ward, with the runners-up Gaynor Symondson, Phyl Liddiard and Magrit Bartrum. Patrons Day: Won by Carol Venier, JKuliet Roberson and Margit Bartrum, with runners-up Jennie Allen, Jo Jelly and Elsie Young. Eva Springer: Won by Freda Lambourne, Joyce Thomas and Ros Eavis, with runners-up Ann Jennings, June James and Phyl Liddiard.
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The Gazette, Friday, September 10, 2010