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ISSUE NUMBER 14 Friday 16th August 2013

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The Isle of Wight Mail | Friday 16th August 2013

NEW FINES WELCOMED BY POLICE Police have welcomed changes in the fixed penalty notice system for careless driving offences.

As of today (August 16), those caught committing careless driving offences face an increased £100 fine and will receive three points on their licence.

Similar punishments will faced by drivers who perform stunts like handbrake turns as part of a move to tackle anti-social behaviour on the roads. Acting Chief Inspector Richard Parsons, from the force’s RPU, said: “The Constabulary is committed to ensuring the safety of our road users and reducing road casualties across the two

counties. We continually work to cut casualties and welcome any changes that will help us do that.

“We apply this law through a mixture of enforcement and education, and we’d rather prevent it from happening in the first place through raising public awareness.

“Careless driving is not a new law, but this change in the fixed penalty notice system is another step towards a less bureaucratic way of dealing with motoring offences and avoiding lengthy court processes, enabling us to make more effective use of our resources.”

Investigation into island burglaries Detectives are making enquiries into reports received in Newport, Cowes and Ventnor.

Cash, purses, computer consoles and games were among items reported stolen.

Officers are particularly keen to trace a male seen in the College Road and Cypress Road area of Newport at approximately 11.30am on Thursday, August 8.

He was described as: White, 5 ft 8 ins tall, Aged in his mid to late teens, Slight build and had medium-length smart brown hair He was wearing a long-sleeved maroon top, jeans, trainers and carrying a beige-coloured

Backpack.

It’s believed this person may have important information about one of the burglaries or the identity of whoever was responsible.

This man or anyone else with information is asked to contact CID at Newport Police Station by phoning 101.

Alternatively, call the independent Crimestoppers charity on 0800 555 111 if you wish to remain anonymous. The Mini-com number, which is used by deaf and hard of hearing callers, has changed to Minicom TextRelay 18001 101.

University bursaries and scholarships Island Roads in partnership with the Isle of Wight Council, as part of the commitment to generating employment on the Island, is offering a bursary of £1000 per annum to two students from the Island to study business, engineering or environment related degrees at university.

In addition Island Roads parent company, the Eurovia Group, has two places available on its Civil Engineering and Quantity Surveying Scholarship Programme for students. The scholarship is worth £1500 per annum and provides training (paid) for 8 weeks during the summer vacations and an industrial year placement should the course include one. It is the intention that the scholarship scheme, providing both parties agree, will lead to an employment opportunity with Eurovia on their accredited Graduate Development Programme following completion of their studies.

Eligibility to apply Students whose main residence is on the Isle of Wight Currently studying in a state funded school, college or via an apprenticeship provider Have a confirmed offer from a

UK university, for an appropriate course Students applying for the engineering scholarship will have to have been accepted onto an MEng degree programme at university.

How do I apply?

The selection of students will be subject to a competitive process.

To apply for either the bursary or scholarship please send an application to include: A comprehensive CV A personal statement of no more than 1500 words that covers: The reasons behind your choice of degree course Your aspirations for the future How the bursary / scholarship will help to support your studies A copy of your offer from a UK university commencing Autumn 2013 A letter of support from your education provider What is the selection process?

Following the closure date, the applications will be assessed and a shortlist of candidates will be invited to an interview. Each applicant will be kept informed of their progress.

All applications must be received by midday on the 9th September 2013.

Applications to be emailed info@Islandroads.com

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The Spikedrivers at Quay Arts Amen Promotions in association with Quay Arts are pleased to announce the very best in slide guitar & Delta blues from the USA with The Spikedrivers, at Quay Arts, Newport on Saturday 5th October from 7.30pm. "..hard picking, sinuous baritone guitar and growling vocals.."

Blues Revue – USA "…a gift for evocative songwriting" Paul Jones, BBC Radio2 The Spikedrivers are one of the most original, innovative and exciting bands on the live music circuit. The bluesy combination of US guitarist Ben Tyzack's sublime slide & finger-picking guitar, Californian Constance Redgrave's deceptively simple bass lines, Maurice McElroy's precise drumming and percussion, along with their distinctive vocals and harmonies, creates a sound that is familiar yet different to anything you've ever heard before. Their roots are firmly in the Mississippi Delta, but their songwriting and arranging talents bring them right up to date. Their music has been described as 'haunting', 'gutsy', 'tribal' and even ‘psychedelic’.

Spikedrivers are the new sound of transatlantic blues.

While all the early blues influences are here – Robert Johnson, John

Lee Hooker, Rev Robert Wilkins et al -they add their own blend of north African and Native American rhythms, gospel harmonies, sixties blues and rock guitar.

They take you on a journey, from southern juke-joints and lazy front porches to the huge open spaces of dust bowls and railroad tracks disappearing into the distance.....

“For their multitude of admirers, they seem to be growing in stature as a headline band. If you have not seen them you simply must.”

Blues in Britain Support comes from soul-blues modernist Laurie McVay and his band, The High Rollers – fresh from their recent performance at Bestival. Widely acknowledged as one of the brightest talents on the British blues scene, his soulful vocals, funky guitar and powerful harmonica playing have been heard at hundreds of festivals and blues events up and down the country. His new CD, The Blues World of Laurie McVay, carries echoes of Sam Cooke, Marvin Gaye, Tim Buckley and others, but the sound is totally his own.

Tickets £12 advance, £14 on the door. Box Office 01983 822490 Doors 7pm. Support Act 7.30pm in the Café. Main act 8.30pm in the Theatre.

Change4Life encourages families to make a ‘Smart Restart’ to the new school A major new Change4Life year campaign that aims to help families introduce healthy changes to their school-time routines been launched by Public Health England.

The ‘Smart Restart’ campaign will encourage families to capitalise on the fresh start presented by the new school year as an opportunity to establish healthier habits – such as walking to school, incorporating short bursts of extra activity into the day, and making sure children eat a healthy lunch at school – in order to get parents and children moving more and eating more healthily.

‘Smart Restart’ will be backed

by TV, radio and online advertising; comprehensive digital tools including a children’s website, email and text support, and a new app for the start of term; and partnership activity and public relations.

The TV adverts, made by longterm collaborator Aardman

Animations, show mum ‘reshaping’ her kids to get them ready for the new term, and dad walking them to school.

Families who sign up to the campaign will be supported through a six-week engagement and incentive programme to help them to stick to their chosen healthy change all the way through to half term.

‘Smart Restart’ is backed by a broad range of Change4Life partners, including retailers Asda and Aldi.

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The Isle of Wight Mail | Friday 16th August 2013

ISLE OF WIGHT A-LEVEL AND VOCATIONAL SUCCESS Post 16 students studying in the Island’s sixth forms have been successful this year in national Alevel examinations and vocational qualifications.

During the 2012/13 academic year, 744 post 16 students have been working towards A-level and equivalent qualifications in school sixth forms and training providers on the Isle of Wight.

Provisional results indicate that students have been very successful with 97% achieving the target of two A* to E passes at A-Level, or their vocational equivalent, a four percentage point improvement on the 93% result in 2012.

Limited national figures are so far available for 2013 but the Isle of Wight results compare favourably with the national picture in 2012 where 93% achieved against the same measure. Results also show that 17% of A-level passes on the Island were at A* or A. The Isle of Wight Council retains a responsibility for the outcomes achieved by young people to the age of 18 (age 25 in the case of young people with learning

disabilities), and supports the Island’s post-16 providers in continuing to offer a wide range of education and training opportunities.

As well as A-level and vocational diplomas, students studied for a range of other qualifications including AS level and foundation level qualifications.

Commenting, councillor Richard Priest, cabinet member for children’s services for the Isle of Wight Council said: "I would like to congratulate all post-16 students on their achievement.

Provisional results suggest that we can celebrate a good year for post16 outcomes on the Island.

“Whilst A Levels remain a ‘gold standard’ for 18 year olds in terms of academic achievement, the importance of vocational examinations should not be overlooked and the vocational achievements of students should be celebrated in equal measure.

"This is especially relevant as more students are seeking entry to careers at the age of 18 rather than automatically heading to

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university.

“This is the first year of the raising of the participation age, and most young people will be remaining in education and training, after completing their secondary education, to ensure they gain the necessary skills and qualifications to play a full part in the workforce and economy.

“This has benefits not only for them but also for the local communities in which they live and work ensuring those communities can prosper and remain vibrant and make a contribution to the overall wealth and prosperity of the country.

“This summer’s results are a reflection of the hard work of students and the work of those providing education and training to the post-16 sector. I also wish to acknowledge the support students are given by the teaching and support staff, as well as the students’ parents and carers.”

The Isle of Wight Council’s participation team offers independent and impartial support to all young people during the

exam results period. The team can be found at 29 High Street, Newport, P030 1SS and can be contacted on (01983) 525927.

The team operate a ‘drop-in’ service where no appointment is necessary. The opening times are Monday to Thursday 9.30am to 12.30pm then 1pm to 4.30pm and Friday 9.30am to 12.30pm then 1pm to 4pm.

Anyone visiting the centre will meet a qualified participation adviser in a safe and confidential environment and help explore the full range of options that are open to post-16 students including further and higher education, as well as training and employment opportunities.

Young people who are not returning to full-time education or training can also meet a dedicated adviser who will be happy to work with them. They can then be contacted directly either by phone, email or by visiting the centre.

The service can also make referrals to a wide range of training providers, employers and other agencies.

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Cridit Rolex / Kurt Arrigo For the first time in its 88 year history, the Rolex Fastnet Race has been won by a doublehanded crew.

The father and son team of Pascal and Alexis Loison from Cherbourg, France on the JPK 10.10, Night and Day, arrived at 07:19:57 BST this morning

making their elapsed time 3 days 18 hours 29 minutes and 57 seconds for the 611 mile race.

Winning the overall IRC prize in the Rolex Fastnet Race means that Pascal Alexis Loisin will receive the Fastnet Challenge Cup as well as a Rolex Chronograph.

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MP & Council want a Fair Share for Rural Areas The Island's MP, Andrew Turner and leading Island Councillors are supporting a national campaign to redistribute funding from urban to rural areas. The Rural Fair Share campaign aims to encourage the Government to address the disparity in funding between rural and urban areas.

According to research by the Rural Services Network, an organisation set up to safeguard and improve services in English rural communities, the average rural resident earns less than a city dweller and pays £100 more council tax because the cost of delivering services is higher. Yet urban areas currently receive 50% higher government grant per head than rural ones. The Rural Fair Share campaign supports impartial, objective and needs based government policy to ensure fairness to all.

Mr Turner, who is a Parliamentary Patron of the Rural Fair Share Group, is supporting a national petition which will be presented in the House of Commons in October saying; “As usual I will have a stand at the Garlic Festival (17-18 August)

and I will be giving people the opportunity to sign the petition asking for fairer funding for rural areas like the Isle of Wight. It is totally unfair that more funding per head goes to cities than the countryside, so I am working with like-minded MPs of all parties who also represent rural constituencies to try to get the balance redressed.”

Leader of the Isle of Wight Council, Cllr. Ian Stephens also endorsed the campaign: “The Council is pleased to be working with our MP on this important campaign - we know it is significantly more expensive to deliver services in sparsely populated countryside areas.

Although there is some limited recognition for this in the grant that comes from the Government it is inexplicable that cities still receive so much more funding per head than places like the Island.

We will be working with the other parties on the Council to support this petition and the campaign over the summer.”

Speaking for the Conservative Group of Councillors, Chris Whitehouse (Newport West) said:

“This issue clearly crosses any political divide and is something that we can all support enthusiastically.

This is an opportunity for the Isle of Wight to play its part in a national campaign; a positive outcome would benefit all of us.

Even a relatively small redistribution of Government grant would be enormously helpful to the Island so I hope as many people as possible will sign the petition.”

Due to Parliamentary rules the petition must be signed on paper, not on-line. The petition can be downloaded and printed from Andrew Turner's website at www.islandmp.org and must be returned to him by 30th September to ensure that it can be handed in with other petitions from across the country.

New penalties for careless driving come into force Changes giving the police powers to issue fixed penalty notices for careless or inconsiderate driving have come into effect.

From today (16 August 2013) careless drivers who put other road users at risk by committing offences such as tailgating or poor lane discipline will face on-the-spot penalties.

The changes give the police greater flexibility in dealing with less serious careless driving offences, freeing them from resource-intensive court processes.

Existing fixed penalty levels for most motoring offences including using a mobile phone Isle of Wight at the wheel and not wearing a seatbelt - rise to £100, bringing them into line with penalties for similar non-motoring fixed penalties.

‘Send Your Friend to School’ campaign Youngsters at two Island schools will find a letter from Prime Minister, David Cameron waiting for them when they return to school after their summer break.

The letter thanks them for the ‘colourful paper teachers’ they made which had been sent to him by the Island’s MP, Andrew Turner.

Children from Broadlea Primary School in Sandown and Queensgate Foundation Primary School in East Cowes produced designs of ‘model teachers’ which they asked Mr Turner to send to the Prime Minister. The Send my Friend to School campaign seeks to remind world leaders of the promise made in 2000, as part of the Millennium Development Goals, that every child should have access to primary education.

Mr Turner said: “I am pleased that these young people are learning and thinking about global issues. This campaign is now in its eighth year and I have discussed the issues with many children during that time. They are often surprised to learn that education is not free in many

parts of the world and the practical difficulties many young people in developing countries and the third world face in actually getting to school. I know the campaign has started to get some youngsters thinking about how lucky they are to be born in the UK; particularly when they hear that some children cannot go to school because they must work to help support the family, and that in some countries girls and disabled children are unlikely to receive any education at all.

“I was very pleased to pass the very good model teachers on to the Prime Minister.”

The Prime Minister’s letter details some of the initiatives the Government are taking to ensure that children have access to education.

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TEAMS SET TO ROW ACROSS THE SOLENT TO BESTIVAL

This year, alongside the annual Swim To Bestival (which takes place on Thursday 5th September), organisers are excited to present a brand new initiative - the first ever Row To Bestival.

Representing the Isle of Wight, a team from the newly formed Yarmouth Gig Rowing Club will meet with a team of Royal Naval Reserves sailors from London’s HMS President in Lymington waters on Thursday 5th September. The two crews will then undertake to race each other across the Solent in traditional gig boats in an attempt to raise money for a worthy local cause.

Stopping only to intercept the Wightlink ferry mid-channel to engage in some on-board entertainment, the boats will continue their competition towards the finishing line (located off Colwell Bay), where they will meet up with the Swim to Bestival participants and join in with the well-earned celebration on the beach.

The Island based rowing squad has evolved over the past few years and has attracted attention for having set a British record for a million metre (1000km) machine-based row during AAM Cowes Week in 2011 and for setting a new benchmark time for rowing an adventure gig around the Island in May 2013, both in the name of charity.

On this occasion the crew are looking to raise funds to support the West Wight Sports Centre, a charity owned community centre providing sports, fitness and healthy lifestyle activities in a rurally deprived part of the Isle of Wight. The Centre runs many projects and programmes such as their 'living with long term conditions cafe', and the ‘West Wight youth cafe’ and is base for numerous sports and other community activities. One of its most important areas of work is providing swimming lessons to more than 250 children every week.

West Wight Sports Centre is located in Freshwater and is the only facility accessible to the majority of the population in the area. In 2013 it won the Isle of Wight Community Action Overall Award in recognition of its range of activities as well as its underpinning of numerous smaller community groups, clubs and activities.

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Each year they organise the biggest Cross Solent Swim as well as the West Wight Triathlon, Needles XC Half Marathon and many more fitness-related fundraising events.

The West Wight Sports Centre is a registered charity (no. 273334) dependent on fundraising and grants to be able to continue to provide their services. Find out more at www.westwight.co.uk

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Lymington to Yarmouth Autumn Timetable Issued after Consultation with Ferry Group Wightlink are encouraging increased dialogue with Ferry user groups on the Island to understand how the service can be improved for the majority of their customers. Consequently, they have listened to feedback from the Yarmouth Ferry Users Group as well as general customer feedback about the train connections at Lymington Pier and have revised the Autumn timetable on the Lymington-Yarmouth route in response.

From 16 September 2013 until the end of the year, sailings have been retimed throughout the day to allow better connections with trains from Lymington Pier. In addition, the first ferry from Yarmouth has been retimed to 0625 (from 0635) to allow Islanders to catch the 0714 train

from Lymington.

Wightlink’s priority is to provide a timetable which meets the needs of the overwhelming majority of islanders and is sustainable for the future.

Crossings that consistently run over 90% empty are therefore seriously reviewed to maintain the sustainability of the entire operation. As a result, a small number of sailings will no longer operate from 16 September 2013 (round trips from Lymington at 2005 Monday to Thursday, 1800 and 2005 Saturdays and 0640 and 0845 Sundays).

Even after these changes come in to effect, Wightlink will continue to operate up to 32 sailings a day between Lymington and Yarmouth. The timetable is available at www.wightlink.co.uk.

Appeal after condition of scooter rider worsens Police are re-appealing for information after a blue Jonway scooter was in collision with a Citroen Xsara on Stroudwood Road, Ryde.

The rider, a 66-year-old man from Ryde, was taken to hospital with serious injuries.

His condition has since deteriorated and he is now said to be in a critical condition.

The Citroen driver, a 51-year-old man from Essex, was shaken but otherwise uninjured. Sergeant Dave Sanderson from the Roads Policing unit at Shanklin said:

“The scooter rider was heading towards the Smallbrook stadium as the Citroen was pulling out of a driveway on Stroudwood Road.

“The two vehicles were in collision with one another and as a result the motorcyclist suffered serious internal injuries and was taken to St Mary’s Hospital.

Sadly, his condition has since deteriorated. “I’m therefore now appealing for any witnesses to the collision or anyone who saw either vehicle prior to it to come forward with information.”

Association of Island Independents On Monday 12th August, the Association of Island Independents was formed.

The concept of an Association was first considered after the successful campaigning on the Island at the local elections in May, with their role being to support the Independent members of the Parish, Town and County Councils on the Island.

The Association is formed of people from across the Island who are interested in the removal of any political control within the Isle of Wight Council and wish to see the success of the first Independent Isle of Wight Council and the continuation of their work in to the future.

The purpose of the Association is to support and assist the elected members and to follow the Bell Principles and the Framework for Change.

The Association is looking to work with groups and charities across the Island, to further the interests of residents and improve the Island for all residents.

The Management Committee comprises of Peter Whiteman – Chairman, Wendy Cook – ViceChair, Alexander Gryffe – Secretary, Mike Powell – Treasurer and Board Members: Vanessa Churchman, Jude Ferris, Heather Humby, Karen Lucioni, Jon Luckett, Harry Rees and Vincent Valvona.

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ISLAND BUSINESSMAN JOINS NHS TEAM Former international business executive and Bembridge resident Charles Rogers has been appointed as a Non-Executive Director for the local NHS. Following an early sea-going career in the marine industry, he progressed into management with BT (Marine) Ltd and Cable & Wireless, becoming Director of Cable & Wireless Plc’s operations in China. On returning to the Island he became Chief Executive and Commissioner of Yarmouth Harbour.

He was a co-opted non-political member of the Island Council’s Scrutiny Committee from 2007 to 2009. Between 2008 and 2012 Charles was a Non-Executive Director of Isle of Wight NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) working with the Southampton, Hampshire, Isle of Wight and Portsmouth (SHIP) PCT Cluster Board for the last two years until PCTs were abolished on 1st April 2013.

He brings 25 years management experience to the local NHS and has particular skills and experience in operational management, strategic planning and change management. As a full voting member of the Isle of Wight NHS Trust, he will play a key role in the crucial work of the local NHS to provide high class

services for Islanders and Island Visitors.

He said: “I am very much looking forward to returning to the Trust on the Island which will give me the chance to apply my years of business experience to the NHS. “Not only is the NHS a vital service for all of us, it is also highly regarded and valued by people on the Island and is one of our largest employers. It has a crucial role to play and although it performs extremely well there is a very challenging agenda ahead and there is always room for improvement. I look forward to playing my part in that.”

All non-executive appointments are made on merit and political activity plays no part in the selection process. However, in accordance with the original Nolan recommendations, there is a requirement for appointees political activity (if any declared) to be made public. Mr Rogers has declared no political activity.

The appointment is from 29 July 2013 to 28 July 2015 and has been made in accordance with the Commissioner for Public Appointments’ Code of Practice.

The position attracts remuneration of £6,157 per annum.

The Chairman of Isle of Wight NHS Trust, Danny Fisher, said: “I

am delighted to welcome Charles Rogers to the NHS Trust as a Non-Executive Director.

I am sure that he will make a big contribution to the work of the board as we enter a challenging period in the history of the NHS. “Non-Executives in the NHS bring a different perspective and insight, together with essential skills developed outside the NHS.

That has been very valuable in the past and I am sure will continue to be so. I have no doubt that Charles will be a real asset for the local NHS.” The majority of services provided

by Isle of Wight NHS Trust are commissioned and funded by Isle of Wight Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG), NHS England and Isle of Wight Council.

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'LOST AT SEA' - a fantastic new arts festival Passionate about changing the face of independent festival culture, the team behind Bestival (winner of UK’s Best Major Festival 2012) and the multi-award winning Camp Bestival are proud to present something brand new and unique Lost at Sea, a free-floating arts festival on the Isle of Wight.

Featuring an exciting and eclectic programme of music, film, talks, theatre and comedy, Lost at Sea will be held in an array of distinctive venues around the UK’s most treasured island.

Rob da Bank says, “Ever since we started Bestival a decade ago we've met so many interesting musicians, film-makers, artists, actors, poets, philosophers and all round free thinkers on the Isle of Wight. For a while I've thought about running a small and wide ranging ‘arts & thought festival’ on the Island and now myself and everyone at Bestival HQ are very proud to announce our inaugural Lost At Sea. In 2013 we're presenting a finely-curated wide range of events - from talks on food sustainability to Edwardian train adventures, seashanty sessions and a concert of improvised jazz. I hope you'll join us for a mind-expanding adventure on this beautiful Island.”

Renowned restaurant critic and BBC TV’s ‘One Show’ star Jay Rayner, who will be hosting a special dinner as part of Lost at Sea, says, “I'm delighted to be a part of the brand new Lost at Sea festival and to be bringing my ‘Greedy Man In A Hungry World’ show to the Isle of Wight. There can be few better ways to debate knotty issues around food than over a good dinner.”

Taking place from August 31st September 4th (in the lead up to Bestival 2013), Lost at Sea offers a range of delights for all ages and tastes, whether you are a curious Islander, a discerning Isle of Wight visitor or an adventurous Bestival veteran. You can purchase separate tickets for each event, making Lost at Sea an accessible and affordable new festival for everyone.

With a wealth of cultural treats on offer why not join us for Rob da Bank’s King Kong Alternative Soundtrack in the woods; revel in a theatrical Edwardian steam train adventure; savour supper with acclaimed food critic Jay Rayner; see jazz legend Courtney Pine performing in a Minster; have a laugh with Andrew Maxwell; witness the Amazing Bubble

Show; sway along to Sea Shanties; ponder some Philosophy Bites and behold HAG’s enchanting theatre and puppetry. But most of all enjoy getting Lost at Sea! Hag at Quay Arts Theatre. Sat 31st Aug - 2.30pm & 7pm. £11£13. Hag is a show that fuses live action, puppetry, music and physical theatre for audiences of ages 10+ Rob da Bank's King Kong Alternative Soundtrack at Robin Hill Woods. Sat 31st Aug – 7pm £15. Bestival founder and BBC Radio 1 DJ Rob da Bank has been digging through his record library and chosen an eclectic collection of tracks to accompany the greatest adventure-fantasy film of all time, the much-loved original 1933 classic, ‘King Kong’.

The Amazing Bubble Show at Medina Theatre. For ages 2-11 Sunday 1st Sep 11am £5-10. This incredible stage show celebrates the magic, art, science and pure unadulterated joy of bubbles!

The Salon du The Express; an Edwardian Adventure by Rail at the Isle of Wight Steam Railway.

Sun 1st Sep - 2pm £15-25. Delight in this unique and magical journey aboard the award winning Steam Railway.

Interactive theatre company Gideon Reeling are hosting a very special ‘Salon du Thé’ a theatrical adventure with afternoon tea, on the beautiful Victorian and Edwardian carriages of this much loved Railway.

Sea Shanty Sundowners with the Crew & Dollymopps at Little Gloster. Sun 1st Sep. 4.30pm – 10.30pm FREE EVENT. Watch the sun setting over the Solent as you listen to sea shanty harmonies from the Crew & the Dollymopps lilting on the breeze, sipping a rum-punch sundowner at the glorious seafront restaurant.

Philosophy Bites: A Slice of Real Life at the Royal Hotel. Monday 2rd September – 7pm £30. David Edmonds and Nigel Warburton, from the hugely popular podcasts and website Philosophy Bites, present ‘A Slice of Real Life’, through their insightful discussions of Love, Death, Charity and Happiness. With dinner - at The Royal Hotel, Ventnor.

Jay Rayner: A Greedy Man In A Hungry World at Little Gloster.

Tuesday 3rd September - 7pm £60 “The doctrine of local food is dead and farmers markets are merely a lifestyle choice for the affluent middle classes” Highly

Amazing Bubble Show

Benny Boot

Andrew Maxwell

Sea Shanty Sundowners respected restaurant critic and BBC TV ‘One Show’ reporter Jay Rayner will be hosting an exquisite dinner at the beautiful seafront restaurant, the Little Gloster.

Combining hardnosed reporting with witty memoir, this talk will change the way you shop, cook and eat forever. Dinner will include four courses (including a drink on arrival) with a specially prepared ‘Taste The Difference’ menu.

Andrew Maxwell And Benny Boot at Quay Arts. Tuesday 3rd September – 8pm. £10 An incredible double bill of comedy at

Quay Arts, featuring Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee and TV star Andrew Maxwell, plus Benny Boot (hailed as one of the greatest and most original joke writers).

Courtney Pine supported by IOW Youth Orchestra at Newport Minster. Wed 4th Sep 7.30pm. £16 The finest and most recognised jazz saxophonist on the planet, the mercurial Courtney Pine. Supported by the talented local IW Youth Orchestra, this will be a glorious night of music in the heart of our most treasured Island.

For more information visit www.lostatseaarts.net

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WIN TICKETS THE THE BESTIVAL How would you like to see Fatboy Slim on Friday, Snoop Dogg on Saturday and Elton John on Sunday, all playing as a UK festival exclusive?

Scooping the UK Best Major Festival award last year yet retaining the boutique sensibilities, Bestival’s spectacular 10th birthday this September 5th-8th is going to be the greatest show on earth with more fun per square metre than you’ll find anywhere else; it’s absolutely unmissable!

Bestival 2012 was awarded 'Best Major Festival' at the UK Festival Awards, 'Best Festival' at DJ Mag's Best of British Awards and 'Festival of the Year' at the Artrocker Awards. Bestival has also been nominated for several other awards at the UK Festival Awards, having won the best medium sized festival in 2005, 2006 and 2007 Rob da Bank says, “HMS Bestival is well and truly under way, steaming across the high seas, picking up even more musical passengers.

Crystal Fighters are Bestival stalwarts and about to go stratospheric, Jon Hopkins has made one of the electronic albums of the year and no party is a Bestival party without Hudson Mohawke and The Correspondents… All aboard you crazy landlubbers!”

Thanks to the guys at Bestial HQ we have a pair of tickets to give away.

How to Enter 1) Visit our facebook page and find the competition poster.

2) Share the poster on your wall and answer the simple question:

What award did the Bestival NOT win? a) Best Major Festival b) Best Student Festival c) Best Festival d) Festival of the Year Conditions: A: This prize draw is open to persons aged 18 years or over.

B: Prize draw entries may be submitted until midnight on Wednesday 28th Augusts 2013.

Entries received after this date and time will not be entered into the prize draw.

C: There is no cash alternative and the prize is non-transferable.

D: The prize winner will be announced on Friday 30th August.

E: The promoter reserves the right to cancel the prize draw or amend these terms without prior notice at any time, for whatever reason, and without liability to any entrants for doing so.

F: Entrants are required to share the photo on facebook to qualify for entry into the prize draw.

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Police appeal after a number of thefts An appeal for witnesses is being made by police investigating thefts from cars parked in Newport on the Isle of Wight.

At least eight crimes were reported in the Hookes Way, Hunnyhill and Carisbrooke Road areas between 4pm on Friday, August 9 and 7am on Saturday, August 10, 2013.

Two tax discs, one Sony CD Player, and one Sat Nav were among the items reported stolen from cars.

Some of the vehicles received roof, door and mechanical damage, which means they are now no longer roadworthy.

While enquiries continue to confirm the full extent of the damage and thefts, police are advising motorists in these neighbourhoods to ensure they check their vehicles thoroughly for damage before deciding whether they are safe to drive them on the road. Witnesses or anyone with information are asked to contact

PC 3820 Jason Taylor of the Priority Crime Unit at Newport Police Station by phoning 101.

Alternatively, call Crimestoppers charity on 0800 555 111 if you wish to remain anonymous. The Mini-com number, which is used by deaf and hard of hearing callers, has changed to Minicom TextRelay 18001 101.

Police are reminding motorists to ensure the doors and windows on their vehicles are locked when parked. Crime prevention advice for your vehicle can be found on our website: http://iow.me/m

Minghella scoops top awards

The members of indie / pop group, Yindigo ( Jazzy, Will, Max & Micheal), were overjoyed at being given the opportunity by 'Wight Stars' community interest company to perform on the main stage at Cowes Week 2013 on Sunday 4th August.

After becoming good friends at 'Platform 1s' Saturday Rockschool', the band get together each week to write & practice original music and covers of songs. Earlier on this month the band was also involved in the island-wide competition 'Band on da run', which was ran by the hospice. The band are also regular performers at 'Rob Da Banks Music Centre' where they showcase a lot of their original compositions which are written by Jazzy. The band are also set to play at 'Post Fest' 2013 on the 24th & 25th August; and Jazzy has also been asked to play

at the V-Dub Festival!

The band would like to be as helpful and engaged with the community as much as possible, so if you could help out the group by inviting people to 'like', 'tweet', 'share' or 'post' about the group it would be a great help! Also for more information about the band you could visit the website: http://iow.me/l Jazzy (16 & song writer) sings, plays the keyboard and ukulele Will (17) plucks away at the bass, Max (16) strums the guitar and Micheal (16) puts a fantastic spin on the bands 'indie' genre with his violin.

Minghella, the Isle of Wight’s favourite ice cream company, is this week celebrating 3 new Great Taste Awards as well as a myisleofwight 2012 award in the favourite local produce category.

The newly-launched Spanish Fiesta Ice Cream wowed judges in Great Taste 2013 and has been awarded 3 stars in the world’s largest food awards competition.

The judges also gave awards to Minghella’s Vanilla Bean (2 stars) and Chocolate (1 star) ice creams, bringing the total number of Great Taste Awards they now hold to an astonishing total of 77. The Great Taste scheme, involving over 400 judges and thousands of hours of blind tasting, is simply about taste, not clever branding or smart packaging. In total, more than 12 experienced and critical judges will have tasted and commented on each product. For Great Taste 3-star, every judge attending the session, which can be as many as 40 experts, must unanimously agree the food delivers that indescribable ‘wow’ factor. Out of almost 10,000 products entered into Great Taste 2013, only 125 have been awarded 3-stars and these were re-judged by a panel including Masterchef judge and restaurant critic Charles Champion, food buyers from Harrods, Fortnum &

Mason, Selfridges, Harvey Nichols and Whole Food Markets along with Michelin Star chef Russell Brown.

As well as the Great Taste Awards, Minghella ice cream has also scooped the top prize in the new myisleofwight 2012 awards as the Isle of Wight’s ‘Favourite Local Produce to Gorge On’ voted by visitors to the myisleofwight.co.uk website throughout last year.

Gioia Minghella, the company’s managing director, said:”I am thrilled to receive these awards, which testify once again to the consistently high quality of the ice creams we make. As always, we use only fresh Isle of Wight milk and double cream, the finest ingredients we can buy and not a single drop of water. Our 77 Great Taste Awards mean so much to me, because they are of course a great tribute to my father, who founded our company in 1950 and whose original recipe for ice cream we still use today.”

Edward Minghella set the high standards for ice cream making that Minghella still insist on today, and that set their ice cream apart from the rest in blind tastings, time after time. The Spanish Fiesta ice cream is just one of the 230+ great flavours produced by Minghella.

The Isle of Wight Mail | Friday 16th August 2013

Cases of measles fell during June, with 113 confirmed cases across England.

This is down from 193 cases in May, itself a drop from 299 cases in April, and follows the nationwide rollout of the MMR catch-up programme, jointly run

by Public Health England (PHE), the Department of Health (DH) and NHS England.

Progress in the campaign has been monitored using data on the MMR status of children aged between 10 and 16 years old, gathered from around 2,000 general practices in July 2013.

When compared with similar aged children in 2012, the numbers point to almost 60,000 previously unvaccinated children having now had one dose in England.

Additionally, a slightly higher number have now completed the 2 dose course.

Screening and immunisation teams in each of the 25 NHS Area Teams across England have been asked to reinforce the work done so far by general practices to sustain the MMR catch-up, and to plan for additional efforts to identify those remaining unvaccinated children in the target age-range. Dr Mary Ramsay, Head of Immunisation at PHE said: It is still too early to be confident that the drop in cases has come from the campaign but we are making good progress towards the 95% target. Nevertheless, we must still continue with all of our efforts to identify and vaccinate any

unvaccinated or under-vaccinated children and young people.

The next phase of the catch-up programme involves each Area Team planning additional activities appropriate to their circumstances. These plans will be based on local intelligence on MMR coverage in their communities, with interventions based on an assessment of their likely effectiveness. This may include schools’ based activities such as school nurse visits to schools and direct contact with parents.

Longer term plans for the elimination of measles will involve improving and sustaining the high coverage of MMR for younger children, and also implementing routine catch-up opportunities for older children – for example when changing schools or receiving other teenage booster vaccinations. This will ensure a long lasting legacy for future children and ensure that the catch up programme is not just a short term fix.

Professor David Salisbury, Director of Immunisation at the DH, said: “These figures are encouraging, but the best thing that parents can do, if their children have not had two doses of MMR, is to make an appointment with the GP before their children return back to school or college.”

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Parents on higher incomes reminded to register for Self Assessment Parents in the South East on higher incomes who continued to receive Child Benefit after January 2013 have been reminded that they must register for Self Assessment by 5 October 2013 to avoid any penalties in relation to the High Income Child Benefit Charge.

This month, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) will be writing to around two million higher rate taxpayers, including those affected by recent changes to Child Benefit. The letter reminds them that if their income is over £50,000 and they or their partner received Child Benefit in 2012/13, they will need to complete a Self Assessment tax return for the 2012/13 tax year.

They must register now with HMRC for Self Assessment if they have not already done so.

Over 390,000 people with higher incomes have already opted out of receiving Child Benefit, including around 87,950 from the South East. HMRC’s Chief Executive, Lin Homer, said: “HMRC is committed to helping people pay the right amount of tax. If you have had certain changes to your income in the last year, including those affected by the changes to Child Benefit, you have until 5 October to register for Self Assessment.”

The High Income Child Benefit Charge came into effect on thr 7 th

of January 2013. You are liable to pay the tax charge if all of the following statements apply, or applied to you in the 2012/13 tax year: 1) you have an individual income of over £50,000 a year, and 2) either you or your partner received any Child Benefit payments after 7 January 2013, 3) and your income for the tax year is higher than your partner’s. The partner with the higher income is liable to pay the charge if both partners have income over £50,000.

People who stopped Child Benefit payments before 7 January 2013 do not need to take any further action. To check whether the tax charge applies and to register, go to http://iow.me/j If the charge does apply, then you must register for Self Assessment for the 2012/13 tax year by 5 October 2013, so that you can declare the Child Benefit you received, pay the tax charge on time and avoid any penalties.

You might be able to come out of Self Assessment in future years if you (or your partner if they are the Child Benefit recipient) choose to opt out of receiving Child Benefit and avoid incurring the tax charge. Go to http://iow.me/j if you want to opt out. More information on whether you need to register for Self Assessment can be found at: http://iow.me/k

SUCCESS FOR SOCIAL WORKER RECRUITMENT CAMPAIGN A major campaign launched by Isle of Wight Council to recruit social workers to fill a shortage has been successful.

In July, the council placed advertisements in professional publications, on social media and in London and local newspapers.

It also produced three videos posted on its YouTube channel featuring interviews with existing social workers who talk about working on the Isle of Wight and commuting from the Mainland.

The recruitment campaign is part of the plan agreed to improve child protection following last year’s Ofsted report that found the service here to be inadequate.

In total, over 30 people applied for the social worker positions and since then, interviews have taken place and five vacant

positions have been filled.

Richard Priest, Isle of Wight Council cabinet member responsible for children's services said: "Social workers play a vital role in the community and for too long the council has struggled to fill vacant positions, instead relying on agency staff to work alongside our permanent social workers.

"We are not the only council to have these problems so to fill five vacant positions with full time staff following the recruitment campaign is a fantastic result.

"It will also save the council money in the long term, money which can be used to benefit children's services in future, as we will not have to pay agency fees on top of social worker salaries."

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NEW MOBILE LIBRARIES TO TAKE TO THE ROADS The Isle of Wight Council is improving its library service by introducing two new mobile library vehicles.

They are replacing the existing two vehicles which are several years old and have recently suffered mechanical problems.

The two new Mercedes vans will mean each mobile library will be able to stay longer at the busier scheduled stops that they visit.

The £200,000 investment in the service has been set aside from existing budgets. The graphics on both vehicles have been made by the council's print and design team, and promote the range of services available in all the council’s libraries.

Both vehicles can hold up to 1,200 books including a mix of novels, non-fiction, large print books, talking books and children’s books with each van holding different individual titles.

Both vehicles will be introduced from Monday 19 August, initially to the existing timetable although over the coming weeks the routes will be reshaped in order to reflect current usage patterns and to attract new customers.

Rob Jones, the council's library service manager said: "The old mobile library vehicles were struggling to meet the modern

requirements for the service and needed upgrading.

"These new vehicles will mean the council can offer an improved mobile library service and offer more choice to customers.

"The vehicles are also far more manoeuvrable than the current vans which means it is easier and quicker to get to destinations which is why they can stay longer at the more popular stops. It also means we can look at expanding the number of places we visit."

Shirley Smart, Isle of Wight Council cabinet member responsible for the economy said: "Many people use the mobile libraries and it is important the service continues to improve to meet modern needs and requirements. The vans give people a real choice because it brings books and other services to their doorstep.

"I welcome the addition of these two new replacement mobile libraries and look forward to seeing them serve the local community."

In the coming weeks, both new library vans will also have a computer installed, which will allow access to the Internet free of charge meaning users can access online council services.

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Staff Educational Achievement and Volunteers Praised Both staff educational achievements and the role of volunteers at Isle of Wight NHS Trust were praised at the Trust’s inaugural Annual General Meeting (AGM) on 31st July 2013.

Unveiling a large scroll of honour, which will be displayed in the Full Circle Restaurant at St. Mary’s Hospital, Newport, Isle of Wight, Executive Director of Nursing and Workforce Alan Sheward praised staff who had undertaken a variety of educational and training qualifications during 2012/13.

These ranged from NVQs through to full degrees as well as a range of professional and accredited training programmes.

Alan said: “It is important that we support staff who are keen to improve their skills and develop their careers. Motivated staff deliver quality services and that is a key part of our vision at Isle of Wight NHS Trust. To ensure that we provide quality care for everyone every time we need staff who have the most up to date qualifications and experience and we must go that extra mile to support them because the Solent does not help! A good supportive network helps us to recruit good quality staff and it is a great credit to the Training and Development team at the Trust that we have such a good reputation as a good place to train.”

Those attending the AGM, including patients, staff, Island MP Andrew Turner, and Councillors, viewed the film shown at the Trust’s 2012 Awards for which the Volunteer Service received the ‘Staff Health and Wellbeing’ Award sponsored by 3663, the Chairman’s Diamond Award, and £1,000 to be spent on the volunteer service.

You can see the film at http://iow.me/i. The aim of the project was to recruit and train volunteers and develop working relationships within and across the organisation. The success has been huge with numbers increasing from 90 verified volunteers to over 300 working in a wide variety of departments across the hospital and in the community. Feedback from staff, carers, and, most importantly, patients, has been incredibly positive. As an example, the Chaplaincy Department has trained dedicated volunteers and staff to be available to support,

comfort and chaperone patients during the unsociable hours of 8pm to midnight while they are attending A&E. Patients are calmed by volunteer presence, feel listened to, affirmed, valued and cared for.

Richard Dent, Volunteer Services Co-ordinator at Isle of Wight Trust, spoke about the many roles volunteers undertake across the organisation ranging from assisting on the Wards with keeping patients entertained, chatting to them and helping with meal times, to those who assist in back offices with a variety of administrative tasks. Those who volunteer with organisations like Hospital Radio who broadcast to the hospital bedside 12 hours per day, 7days a week, and the Friends of St. Mary’s Hospital, who provide the shop, café and ward trolley services, also provide an invaluable service.

Richard said: “The audience were addressed by Miss Jilly Curtis, a volunteer based in the Medical Admissions Unit. She was very nervous, but spoke extremely well and was so positive and keen about the essential role that the volunteers play in supporting and enhancing the care of the patients here at St Mary’s. Jilly was passionate about her role and commented that she had learnt so much in the two years she had been volunteering, and that she loves it so much she has now increased her times to three mornings per week.”

Trust Chairman, Danny Fisher, said: “We now have 470 volunteers who help us to make every patient’s visit to hospital or clinic a better experience. We know that coming to a clinic or into hospital can be difficult or frightening and our volunteers do a great job to make patients and their relatives welcome and at ease. All of us present at the AGM were moved by the volunteer who spoke so passionately about her role in helping patients and the benefits that brings to staff and herself as a volunteer.”

'Planning proposals to cut red tape will boost rural economy' The CLA has said Government planning proposals to simplify the process of transforming agricultural buildings into homes is a much-needed boost for rural economy. The Association has been lobbying Government to reform the planning rules on barn conversions for over a decade.

CLA regional surveyor Tim Broomhead said: “We all recognise the urgent need for more housing across the South East particularly smaller dwellings in our villages and rural areas. These reforms will allow farmers to create this much needed housing and in turn create

jobs within associated industries such as the local building industry.

“We recognise that there may be fears over wholesale developments in the countryside.

However, the limitation of 150sqm will ensure that such developments are small scale, serving the affordable market.”

This relaxation of planning red tape could have a significant effect on the rural economy and the CLA encourages the public to respond to the consultation positively by 15/10/13 via http://iow.me/h

Cowes Lifeboat in NightTime 'Shout' to RIB a man who planned to take a RIB from Hamble to Cowes on Sunday 11th August ran into trouble when his craft broke down at the mouth of Southampton Water.

Alerted to the emergency by Solent Coastguards, Cowes RNLI

lifeboat launched at 9.20 pm and was at the scene 11 minutes later.

It was discovered the RIB, with only the man on board, had lost propulsion through gear box failure. The craft was towed to Cowes.

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2000th Foundation Trust Member wins Wightlink Tickets Theresa Mercer, from Lake is the 2000th new member of the Isle of Wight NHS Trust!

“I want to keep the Isle of Wight NHS local” said Theresa. She signed up to become a member of the Foundation Trust when she saw an advertisement in the Newspaper. Teresa volunteers at the hospital having spent many years nursing her husband who suffered with a brain tumour.

“Volunteering is a way of giving back some of the excellent care my husband has received and has really given me confidence to get back into the workplace. It has helped me as much as I have helped other people. At the end of the day I feel have done something worthwhile” explained Theresa. Volunteering is just one of the opportunities offered to Foundation Trust Members.

Gemma Cooke from Ryde was the lucky winner of Wightlink passenger return tickets at The County Show on 29th June, selected from over 145 new members who signed up on the day. “I want to support our local services and signed up to join the Foundation Trust but I wasn’t expecting to win anything at the show so it was a brilliant surprise to find out I had got the free tickets!” said Gemma.

Isle of Wight NHS Trust is applying to become an NHS Foundation Trust which will bring important benefits to the Island. It will enable the IOW NHS to be more innovative, efficient and improve quality to provide even better services to patients. An NHS Foundation Trust is made of up of members who elect a Council of Governors.

“We have been overwhelmed by the fantastic response to support local services. We are busy putting together membership packs for our new members with

information on the Trust and NHS which are being sent out during August,” said Margaret Eaglestone, Membership Officer. “We do however need more people who live on the mainland but work on or visit the Island on a regular basis, young and middle aged people and those from ethnic backgrounds to apply to be members.”

Anyone from the age of 11 can become a member. A member can have a say on their local NHS and help us shape our future plans for the services, get involved in focus groups or surveys on services, get invited to events and health talks, elect Governors to represent their views, stand for election as Governor, get discounts from high street retailers and receive an invitation to the Annual General Meeting. A member can choose to be involved as much or as little as they want. It is voluntary and free of charge, but Members do not receive preferential treatment.

The IOW NHS Trust attended the Chale Show and will be at the Garlic Show, the Scooter Rally and other events over the summer talking to people about the Trust so look out for NHS crew in your area. New members are welcome.

The Trust aims to recruit 6,000 members by April 2017. We expect to hold our first elections to the new Council of Governors in 2014. The Council of Governors will comprise 14 members of the public (13 from the Island), 5 members of staff, 1 NHS volunteer and 5 stakeholder Governors. Patients and everyone who uses Isle of Wight NHS Trust services are encouraged to Make A Difference by signing up as members. You can do so via www.iow.nhs.uk/ft

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Trust Publishes Annual Report The 2012/13 Annual Report for Isle of Wight NHS Trust has been published. The Report, which includes the Summary Financial Statements and the Trust’s Quality Account can be downloaded from the Trust’s website http://iow.me/g Speaking at the Trust’s inaugural Annual General Meeting (AGM) held on 31st July, Chief Executive Officer Karen Baker said it had been a year of tremendous achievement for the Trust as it began the move towards Foundation Trust status. Speaking to an audience of staff, patients, Island MP Andrew Turner, and Councillors, Karen commented: “Over the last year there have been significant changes to the way the NHS is run, both nationally and locally. As a provider of services we separated from our commissioners and Public Health in April 2012.

Since then commissioning has been transformed into the Isle of Wight Clinical Commissioning Group, led by Island GPs, and the Public Health Team have transferred to Isle of Wight Council. The Primary Care Trust was closed on 1st April 2013.

Since then Prison Healthcare services have transferred to Care UK. So, there have been some pretty radical changes in the health care system which are now settling down.

“Despite all this change we have continued to deliver the key targets set for the organisation by both the Government and our commissioners. During the year we were designated a Trauma Unit and redesigned and remodelled the Emergency Department; we built the Helipad and a new car park with 194 spaces. We completed phase one of our refurbishment and modernisation of the Pathology Laboratory, created a new staff changing area in theatres and

made further developments to the Urgent Care Hub with the integration of district nursing, mental health out of hours, Wightcare, patient transport and other services joining the 999 and NHS 111 service. These are significant developments and just a few of the changes which health service staff and volunteers as well as Islanders can be justifiably proud.” Karen went on to describe the ‘BIG Discussion’ – a major staff and volunteer consultation exercise; the consultation on whether the Trust should become a NHS Foundation Trust and the subsequent Membership recruitment drive; the developing work with the Wessex Academic Health Science Network; and the development of the Pathology Consortium with neighbouring NHS Trusts. Speaking about the Trust’s financial position, Executive Director of Finance, Chris Palmer outlined the financial results for the Trust for 2012/13. Mrs Palmer said: ‘We achieved a planned surplus of £0.5m and successfully achieved our cash limit. We completed capital projects worth £15.4m including the new Emergency Department and Helipad, new equipment and ambulances, in addition to several large building refurbishments. Around 69% of our operating costs are for staff.

During the year we made savings of £7.4m which included a reduction in some very senior management roles within the Trust.” Chris continued: “As we strive to be a sustainable and viable NHS Foundation Trust it is essential that we maintain and improve the quality of services for patients whilst making efficiency and productivity improvements.

We need to ensure we get the very best value from the funding we receive, deliver services as efficiently as possible”

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Pager sounds twice in five hours for Yarmouth RNLI It was a busy start to the day for volunteer lifeboat crews, with two calls in the space of five hours.

The crew were alerted at 3:45am on 8th August 2013 to a six metre rib which had run out of fuel a mile west off of Yarmouth. The crew launched the Severn class all weather lifeboat (ALB) Eric and Susan Hiscock (Wanderer).

With communications being difficult with the rib, the lifeboat crew rigged up search lights and night vision and within a few minutes the rib was located. As the lifeboat approached the rib, with four persons on board it became apparent straight away that were under the influence of alcohol.

A crew member was put on board to establish a tow, and the four young men were transferred onto the lifeboat and taken back to Yarmouth Harbour.

The casualties then informed the crew that they had planned to leave Cowes and head back to Lymington, but had missed the entrance to Lymington Harbour and ran out of fuel just north off Fort Victoria.

Acting coxswain Miles Norris said “The four young men were extremely fortunate this morning, due to the fact that they had NO lifejackets, NO warm clothes and NO radio.

They had the wind and weather luckily on their side and should

be thankful that we found them in time. We cannot make it any clearer that large quantities of alcohol and fast moving ribs or any other boats are not a good combination” It wasn’t but four hours later when the pagers sounded once again for our crew, alerting them to a 29ft yacht (Conspiracy) thirty miles south west off The Needles Lighthouse.

The yacht reported to Solent Coastguard that they had become caught in a pot marker and were anchored firmly to the bottom of the sea bed. The volunteer crew once again launched the all weather life boat to assist the three persons on board.

The crew were launched at 8:32am and reached the casualties at 10.10am.

The crew deployed their small inflatable Y-boat (daughter boat), with two crew on board to assess the situation.

The y-boat returned to the lifeboat to collect equipment for freeing the yacht.

Within minutes, the pot marker was cut loose and all lines cleared from the propeller.

After checking that the prop shaft could rotate again freely, the engine was restarted and the crew were more than happy to make their way back to Gosport with no assistance. The lifeboat then stood down and returned to station, arriving at 12.30pm.

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Successful event held for short breaks families An event organised by the Isle of Wight Council's short breaks service has proved highly successful.

The team held a fun day for children with additional needs or disabilities at Medina Leisure Centre and more than 600 young people and their families attended.

While the young people were enjoying the entertainment, which included a military tank, a fire engine, football, t-shirt painting and circus skills, parents and carers were able to speak to a variety of organisations on the Island that provide short breaks activities.

Feedback on the day shows many families found the information very important and were able to access a variety of details on different services and activities available for their children.

It is now hoped parents or carers of young people with additional needs or disabilities can now access these services and allow them to take a short break. Short breaks offer

opportunities of fun activities for children with additional needs or disabilities after school, weekends and over the school holidays, at the same time offering parents a break from caring for their children.

Richard Priest, Isle of Wight Council cabinet member responsible for children's services said: "It was wonderful that so many people turned up to the fun day. Lots of details of short breaks activities were shared and I am sure the take up of activities will increase as a result.

"It has been a very important year for short breaks on the Isle of Wight, with more services and activities becoming available, such as the recently opened wheelchair accessible beach hut in Shanklin and the specially adapted lodge at Nodes Point Holiday Park.

"Parents and carers truly have a wonderful range of services and activities to choose from."

Anyone wishing to find out more about short breaks can log on to www.iwight.com/shortbreaks or call (01983) 821999.

First Starbucks on Isle of Wight to open in Newport in October In partnership with local franchisee 23.5 Degrees, the first Starbucks store on the Isle of Wight will be opening on St. James Street in October, bringing great coffee, a place to relax and work, and employment opportunities to the area. This store forms part of a franchise deal between 23.5 Degrees and Starbucks, with plans to open 12 stores across the south of the UK by the end of the year, creating 120-150 new jobs.

Starbucks stores are built to reflect the character of the local area, and the unique design of this new store in Newport has retained and celebrated the original townhouse features, including reinstated original fireplaces and the store will also have a bespoke lighting feature.

The store has been designed to offer a large open area downstairs including a large community table, with small intimate rooms upstairs, each individually designed to create spaces to relax and unwind.

Starbucks opened its first franchise store earlier this year, and has since partnered with

several companies as it grows its franchising business. This move builds on the success of Starbucks’ licensed partnerships and is part of the company’s strategy to get to profitability in the UK by opening stores in high footfall locations.

Mark Hepburn, Director at 23.5 Degrees said: “This is the 8th store we will have opened and we are delighted to bring the first Starbucks to the Isle of Wight.

Our partnership with Starbucks represents our company’s progression with a brand which mirrors our own values, sincerely caring about the people in our business, and committed to consistently delivering for the customer and the local community.”

Jane Coleman, Director of Franchising, Starbucks UK said: “Our franchise offer gives local companies throughout the UK the opportunity to bring their own expertise and experience to our business, and gives us the chance to serve new communities. Our partnership with 23.5 Degrees drives growth for the business, creates jobs, and will provide quality coffee for customers.”

Youngsters' Station Visit Goes Down a Storm

Credit Nick Edwards The first official visit to Cowes lifeboat station by members of Storm Force, the RNLI club for children, proved to be a resounding success.

Despite the station busily playing its part in Cowes Week activities, several lifeboat members found time to occupy the youngsters and parents for a full two and half hours.

Organised by lifeboat visitor officer Steve Price, the programme included a tour conducted by Steve of the Atlantic 85 RIB 'Sheena Louise', a rope knot demonstration by Richard Parr and lessons in First Aid by Dr Will King. A final treat was to witness the launching and recovery of the lifeboat, prior to its daily safety patrol during the famous regatta.

Thanking fellow station members for giving up the morning for the visit, Steve

reported: "The feedback from the children was excellent, with all the activities on the day given a happy face on their forms.

"Lifeboat members had a real willingness to work together to share their expertise and passion for the lifeboats with our young supporters and families, some Islanders and others holidaying on the Island. Not only did the children enjoy a 'hands on' experience but, more importantly, their membership of Storm Force will hopefully have created lifelong supporters of the charity.

"It was also nice that at the end of the visit we received £85.22 in donations from the young visitors and their families."

He was, in addition, very grateful to Cowes Lifeboat Guild members Anna Morgan Crockett and Fran Bracken for providing the youngsters with refreshments.

Foodbank Food Donation collection event Food Donation Collection at Waitrose, East Cowes will be on Friday 23rd and Saturday 24th August.

The Isle of Wight Foodbank are feeding an average of 100 fellow islanders a week.

Please consider supporting us to support them at a time of crisis with a donation of nonperishable food items.

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Island Pathology Lab opened by Health Minister If you have had a blood test, been treated for an infection or perhaps someone you know is being treated for cancer, you will have had contact with Pathology – even if you didn’t realise it.

Because a lot of pathology work is done behind the scenes, many people are unaware of its vital contribution to modern medicine.

Increasingly, pathologists are responsible for the care of patients, for example those with leukemia, anaemia or immune and metabolic disorders, difficult infections and cancer care.

Without the detective work of the Pathology Team investigating disease, there could be no firm answers, and improving or maintaining the quality of medical care would be impossible.

A new Pathology Laboratory, part of the Pathology Service at St. Mary’s Hospital, Newport, Isle of Wight, was opened today by Dr John Cortes MBE MP, Minister for Health and the Environment, HM Government of Gibraltar. The opening co-incided with the visit of a delegation from Gibraltar which included the Gibraltar Health Authority’s Chief Executive Officer and Nurse Director.

Speaking at the opening Dr Cortes said: “The pathology service is of huge importance in any community. It is one of the backbones of diagnosis and as such of ensuring good health and good treatment. Having high quality pathology services locally is vital in an island community, and this is just one of the similarities between Gibraltar and the Isle of Wight. I congratulate the Isle of Wight NHS Trust on this refurbishment and modernisation and it is an honour and a pleasure to have been asked to officially declare the facilities open.”

On the Island over a 100 people work in pathology at the Trust and across England as a whole the figure is 25,000. Across the country millions of pathology tests are performed annually, an average of 14 for every man, woman and child every year. On the Island around 1 million tests are performed each year and as an Islander if you’ve ever had a blood test, urine tests or biopsy, the result will have been provided by the Island’s Pathology Department. It is estimated that 70-80% of all health care decisions affecting diagnosis or treatment involve a pathology investigation.

The work undertaken has included: · Modernised and refurbished Microbiology Laboratory. · A replaced the ‘CL3 laboratory’ which is required to ensure the safe handling of samples potentially containing hazard organisms. This laboratory needs to be at a constant negative pressure within a sealed environment which requires monitoring with the facility for an alarm should the seal be breached.

A gowning lobby is required with an interlocked door before entry. · Created a shared improved office space for staff adjacent to the Microbiology Laboratory.

Liz Thorne, General Manager, Pathology Department said: “The working environment in the Pathology Department has improved greatly since these works were competed. We have much more space, modern reliable equipment and a safer working environment. This enables us to provide a better service for patients and improved support for our colleagues across the health service on the Island. Laboratories are now required to meet stringent standards set by Clinical Pathology Accreditation (UK) Ltd, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), and the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) for Blood Transfusion.”

The existing Pathology Service moved into its purpose built laboratories in the main hospital building at St. Mary’s Hospital, Parkhurst Road, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 5TG, during the latter part of 1991 and is situated on levels ‘B’ and ‘C’. It is likely that the laboratory design was planned and specified many years before this.

Karen Baker, Chief Executive Officer at Isle of Wight NHS Trust said: “Pathology services have changed substantially over the years and the accommodation was not fit for purpose both in terms of housing the new technology required and the ability to cope with the increased demands placed on modern Pathology Services. Workload has more than tripled and staffing has increased to cope with these huge workload increases.”

The science of pathology permeates all branches of medicine. The doctors working in a surgery or clinic all depend on the knowledge, diagnostic skills and advice of some of the pathologists. Whether it’s a GP

arranging a pregnancy test or a surgeon wanting to know the nature of the lump removed at operation, the Pathology department usually provides the definitive answer.

In addition to the open afternoon for the general public the Department is also opening its doors to young people aged over 14. This has been arranged via Heads of Science at local schools and will take place during the week. One of the aims of National Pathology Week is to encourage young people to consider a career in science.

The career opportunities available within Pathology include: Pathologists – qualified Doctors who have undergone specialist training Clinical Scientists – graduates with Hons Degree in Biochemistry (often with PhD) who have undergone specialist training Biomedical Scientists – graduates in science (often with an MSc) who specialise in one of the five main disciplines Medical Laboratory Assistants – work in conjunction with scientific staff. In house training with opportunity of gaining NVQ

qualification Phlebotomists – take blood samples from patients for various diagnostic tests. In house training with opportunity of gaining NVQ qualification Medical Secretaries – need minimum of RSA 3 or equivalent and/or the AMSPAR diploma The five main Pathology specialties are: Chemical Pathology (Biochemistry), Haematology and Blood Transfusion, Cellular Pathology, Medical Microbiology / Virology and Immunology The majority of services provided

by Isle of Wight NHS Trust are commissioned and funded by Isle of Wight Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG), NHS England and Isle of Wight Council.

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The Isle of Wight Mail | Friday 16th August 2013

Isle of Wight lines up a treat for August Bank Holiday Already enjoying a bumper year, thanks to the summer sunshine not to mention, the launch of its new Walking with Dinosaurs experience earlier this year - the Isle of Wight is now getting ready for a busy August Bank Holiday weekend.

More than 11,000 people have already downloaded the new augmented reality App that draws on the Island’s incredible prehistoric heritage, and an estimated 30,000 people have been photographed walking alongside dinosaurs that roamed the Isle of Wight 130 million years ago.

The dinosaurs that used to roam the Island are the forebears of the characters that star in WALKING WITH DINOSAURS: THE 3D MOVIE, a major new blockbuster presented by Twentieth Century Fox and Reliance Entertainment in association with IM Global. A BBC Earth Films and Evergreen production in association with Animal Logic, the film is set for

global release in December 2013.

The new Dinosaur Island app, meanwhile, brings the incredible history of these creatures to life, giving visitors to the Isle of Wight the chance to see the dinosaurs roaming the sites where they were discovered and to take pictures and video of themselves right beside them.

And, as if to prove the point, Visit Isle if Wight has just launched the following video to help explain exactly how the new App works: vimeo.com/70559951 Available to download free from anywhere in the world, it is only be triggered into life at six locations on the Isle of Wight (Yaverland, Blackgang Chine, Bonchurch Landslip, Ventnor, The Needles Viewpoint and Hanover Point) - making this possibly the only place in the world where it is possible to take photographs of family and friends actually “walking with dinosaurs”. For full details, visit http://www.visitisleofwight.co.uk

Isle of Wight turns back the clocks 100 million years The Isle of Wight is celebrating “The Year of the Dinosaur” in a new 2013 Events Guide which, as well as being available on board all ferries crossing to and from the Island, will also feature the chance to win two tickets to the Gala screening of WALKING WITH DINOSAURS: THE 3D MOVIE ahead of its launch in cinemas world-wide this December.

Full details of the competition can be found at http://iow.me/f The prize itself includes return transport with Hovertravel, an overnight stay in The Seaview Hotel, transfers with Ryde Taxis, and two VIP tickets to the Gala screening of the new movie.

Tickets to see WALKING WITH DINOSAURS: THE 3D MOVIE at local Cineworld cinemas are also on offer as runners-up prizes.

The dinosaurs that used to roam the Island are the forebears of the characters that star in the major new blockbuster movie presented by Twentieth Century Fox and Reliance Entertainment in association with IM Global. A BBC Earth Films and Evergreen production in association with Animal Logic, the film is set for global release in December 2013.

A new Dinosaur Island app launched earlier this summer, meanwhile, brings the incredible history of these creatures to life, giving visitors to the Isle of Wight the chance to see the dinosaurs roaming the sites where they were discovered and to take pictures and video of themselves right beside them.

Available to download free from anywhere in the world, it is only be triggered into life at six locations on the Isle of Wight (Yaverland, Blackgang Chine, Bonchurch Landslip, Ventnor, The Needles Viewpoint and Hanover Point) - making this possibly the only place in the world where it is possible to take photographs of family and friends actually “walking with dinosaurs”.

And, as if to prove the point, Visit Isle if Wight has just launched the following video to help explain exactly how the new App works: http://vimeo.com/70559951 The Isle of Wight itself was designated “Dinosaur Capital of the UK” by the Natural History Museum at the start of this year and it was this fact, combined with the launch of the new movie, and the creation of the new App which has led to this becoming The Year of the Dinosaur for the Island.

Visitors to the Isle of Wight this summer have been greeted by everything from special posters and branding, to a host of specially themed dinosaur events and exhibitions including Dinofest Days, Brano-saurus Saturdays and Dinosaur Discovery Days at Blackgang Chine. There are also opportunities to go climbing with dinosaurs, walking with dinosaurs and to take part in special Dinosaur Sand Sculpture and Footprint competitions.

Even the annual Autumn Walking Festival has been given a dinosaur theme for 2013. For full details, visit http://iow.me/d

More top reasons to visit the Isle of Wight this Bank Holiday Other top reasons to visit the Island this August Bank Holiday include the 29th Island Steam Show from August 23rd to 26th, which somehow managed to combine traction engines and street-theatre in one great actionpacked family day out.

The world-class high-fall stunts will be provided by a number of acts, including the outrageous comedy and nail-biting high-wire antics of Bernie Bennett’s Comedy Tightrope. Elsewhere, there will be a chance to “see silly things to do with traction engines”; and marvel at the

fascinating working steam demonstrations – with a chance to climb aboard the traditional fairground rides, meet the Blackfoot Lodge in their Red Indian encampment, or simply settle back for a steam train ride through the Island's unspoilt countryside. For further details, visit www.iwsteamrailway.co.uk Cinema under the Stars, meanwhile, returns to Robin Hill Park over the August Bank Holiday with three great nights of entertainment and favourite family movies. For full details visit http://iow.me/c

The Isle of Wight Mail | Friday 16th August 2013

NEW CARNIVAL COACHING HOUSE OPENS! Just 17 months after launching their in the centre of a carnival town with new business, The New Carnival all its infrastructure on the doorstep.

Company celebrated a move to a The new premises are just perfect for fabulous new studio and workspace in us, combining a practical workshop Ryde last night. and making space with spacious office The Official Opening of The accommodation for our team of five Coaching House in Ryde marked the workers. We are really excited to be start of a new era for the company. here and to be back in the heart of the ‘We are delighted to be moving back community.’ to Ryde’ said former IWC Carnival The New Carnival Company gets Arts Development Officer Frankie revenue funding from Arts Council Goldspink, ‘to the place where it all England as part of their National started for us in 2002 as part of the Portfolio demonstrating excellence Government’s SRB VI Ryde and innovation in the Arts.

Regeneration Programme.’ Carnival It also receives support from Isle of arts development has come a long way Wight Council, Ryde Town Council since then and continues to thrive and and Spectrum Housing for Island be a major area of growth for the based projects that engage people and Island in terms of tourism and visitor learning through carnival and outdoor spend. arts related participation. To get The new premises in Union Road involved you can contact them on once played host to Queen Victoria’s their new phone number at 01983 coaches when she used to visit the 716095.

Island during the late 1800’s. ‘It feels very appropriate to be based here as we know the first recorded Island Credit Isle of Wight Council carnival was held here in Ryde to celebrate The Queens Jubilee in 1887 and no doubt she would have used the facilities of the Coaching House at that time.’ Frankie continues.

The move to new premises from a shared industrial unit in Sandown has been triggered by the expansion of the company and its increasing role as a regional resource for training and development within the carnival sector. Chris Slann, Executive Director for the New Carnival Company explains ‘The location of the new workspace, only minutes from mainland transport links means that partners and visiting artists can get here quickly and efficiently and be

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The Isle of Wight Mail | Friday 16th August 2013

Cllr Bob Seely welcomes refusal for the major Blanchard’s Field development Commenting on the failure of the Blanchard’s Field development to receive planning permission from the Isle of Wight Council, Bob Seely, Councillor for Central Wight, said: “People power has won the day.

This is a big victory for the overwhelming majority of the residents of Brighstone who wanted to protect their village.

The development was far too big and there were too many unanswered questions about the project, which the Council was right to highlight. I am delighted with the decision.

“The development raises a lot of important issues, not only for Brighstone but for local communities across the Island.

“First, development; in less than 30 years Brighstone has gone from being a small village to a big village.

A couple more developments such as Blanchard’s would have turned it into a small town. Just building more and more isn’t the route to prosperity.

In many ways we are no better off than we were 30 years ago, and indeed in some ways worse off, with greater pressure on social services and health care.

Development should mean attracting jobs, not just concreting over more land. We need a more sustainable and frankly more intelligent means of development.

We can’t just continue to build, build, build.

“Second, localism; I hope Island developers will learn a lesson.

Developers need to talk to residents and develop plans in conjunction with them. I felt that the developer’s team here saw the people of Brighstone as a problem to be avoided. Press releases and statements were issued presenting the scheme as if it was a done deal, with residents feeling they were being bounced into accepting a plan which was too big for the village. Localism means listening to locals.

“Third village Plans. Parish Councils throughout the Island need - as a matter of urgency - to ensure that they have village plans in place. These plans will help prevent speculative development and ensure that the collective voice of residents is taken into account when planning decisions are made. Brighstone didn’t have a plan and it was more vulnerable as a result. I am delighted that the village plan in Brighstone is now being discussed and developed.

All rural villages/parish councils should have a village plan. These plans take time and there is a financial cost, but we all need them. Don’t leave it too late until you are threatened by developers.”

Blanchards Field was a 57dwelling development planned for a 10-acre piece of agricultural land in the middle of Brighstone village. Whilst the scheme had some good points, it was too big for the village and there were too many unanswered questions about the plans.

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New powers to protect vulnerable and elderly against rogue traders Victims bullied or misled into buying goods and services are set to be given new rights to get their money back from rogue traders whose unfair practices cost them billions.

Draft legislation announced by Consumer Minister Jo Swinson today sets out how consumers will also have access to clearer information about any additional costs and more generous time limits for returning goods bought online.

The new proposals amending the Consumer Protection Regulations from Unfair Trading Regulations will: :: give consumers 90 days to cancel a contract and receive a full refund if they have been misled or bullied into agreeing it. After the 90 days consumers can still receive a proportion of their money back - currently, it is unclear what consumers are entitled to in this situation :: give consumers new rights to recover payments made to traders who mislead or bully them into paying money which was not owed - currently, the trader can be prosecuted but the consumer finds it much more difficult to get their money back give consumers the right to claim compensation for any alarm or distress caused by these practices Jo Swinson also announced details of how the Consumer Rights Directive will be implemented, including measures which will: :: increase the time limit for returning goods purchased online or by phone from 7 days to 14 days after the goods have been received, should the consumer change their mind :: ban pre-ticked tick boxes for extras that the consumer may not want or need and that could result in unexpected payment :: set out key information consumers should be given by traders before agreeing to purchase, like additional costs or cancellation right In a 2009 Consumer Focus report Consumer Focus calculated that the total detriment suffered by consumers as a result of misleading and aggressive practices was around £3.3 billion a year. Earlier Consumer Focus research found that over 60% of the population had been the target of an unfair commercial practice.

In 7% of cases, the consumer suffered more than £500 worth of loss.

In 3% the consumer suffered more than £1,000 worth of loss.

Despite the high standards exhibited by the vast majority of businesses, there are traders who seek to exploit consumers.

Misleading and aggressive practices are a particular problem for vulnerable and elderly consumers, for example, when they fall victim to misleading or aggressive doorstep sales techniques.

Consumer Minister Jo Swinson said: “For too long the rules that apply when buying goods and services have been murky for both consumers and businesses. The situation is even worse for vulnerable consumers who are misled into buying something they neither need nor want.”

“We want consumers to be confident to shop with a range of traders and to drive rogues out of business. The new rights announced today will mean consumers are entitled to the same level of protection whether they are purchasing goods or services online, at home or in a shop.”

Along with the draft Consumer Rights Bill announced in June, the reforms to consumer law will enhance consumer rights and make them easier to understand and help businesses interpret and apply the law. The changes will boost the UK economy by over £4 billion over the next decade.

Business will also benefit from the new Consumer Rights Directive regulations which will make it clearer that goods bought at a distance (eg online) must be returned to the trader before the consumer can get a refund. Traders will also be able to deduct money from refunds where there is evidence that a returned product has been used.

The new regulations would also ban customer helplines from charging more than the basic rate of a phone call to call the trader about something they have bought.

The Isle of Wight Mail | Friday 16th August 2013

Cowes Lifeboat Races to the Aid of Cowes Week Casualty A yachtsman was rushed ashore

by Cowes RNLI lifeboat on the 8th August, after suffering a head injury from a spinnaker boom.

The call came from Solent Coastguards as the lifeboat crew was preparing for a safety patrol among the yachts competing in that day's Cowes Week regatta, being staged in brisk windy conditions. As the lifeboat approached the area of East Lepe Buoy, the yacht identified itself amongst the many racers by setting off a flare.

A lifeboat crew member, Dr Will King, went aboard to carry out a preliminary examination of the man, in his thirties and still conscious. He was eventually taken by the lifeboat to Trinity Landing to where an ambulance

had been summoned to take the yachtsman to Newport's St Mary's Hospital.

Waiting at Trinity Landing to assist in the transfer were members of the lifeboat's shore crew; minutes before they were on hand to help in the transfer of another yachtsman who had received a head injury and also needed a hospital check-up. He had been landed by Gosport lifeboat.

Cowes lifeboat was later tasked to go to a 50 foot yacht, Saga, which had gone aground just west of the entrance to Beaulieu River.

But lifeboat helm, Max Rimington, decided the best course was to let the yacht float on its own accord by the rising tide.

Play To Raise Funds For Age UKIW

Positive Chaos is a new drama troupe who will be performing their new play ‘Only A Cabaret’ at the forthcoming Ventnor Fringe.

The troupe which is made up of three friends, Rosamunde Heib, Margaret and Derick Oakham, are all amateur writers all in their seventies.

They had wanted to write a play for some time in which they could also perform and seized the opportunity to create something original for the Ventnor Fringe.

‘Only A Cabaret’ - is a tale of life, love and looking forward and shows that however old you are you can actually teach an old dog new tricks!

The play revolves around the lives and loves of 3 elderly people in an old people’s home and is filled with comic and tragic moments, especially when one of them discovers a secret about his late wife. Although all three characters came from very different backgrounds the play shows how they grow together in friendship.

Time and Date – the play will be performed at The Studio at St. Catherine’s School, Ventnor as part of the Ventnor Fringe at 1.00 pm on August 17th 2013.

All proceeds from the play will be donated to AGE UK IOW ..

The Michelle Hainsworth Dance Group - will be giving a taster dance demo/class at the venue . Michelle says “after the performance why not stay for a fun demo dance class designed to improve your feeling of well being.”

Tickets for the performance and demonstration are £5.00 each and are available from the Ventnor Fringe booking office at 6, Church Street, Ventnor PO38 1TT. Tel No. 0843 2898718. Or on the door on the day.

Age UKIW – Is an independent local Island Charity founded in 1973. It’s purpose is to ensure that the needs of individuals aged 50 and above living on the Isle of Wight are recognised, highlighted, celebrated and supported either through direct service provision or by working in partnership with others.

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Masonic exhibition trailer in Newport as part of community campaign On Saturday, 24th August, Island Freemasons will be manning the Masonic Province of Hampshire and Isle of Wight’s ‘Freemasonry in the Community’ exhibition trailer that will be located in St James’s Square from 8.30 am until 5.30 pm.

The exhibition trailer is designed to enable the public to have a greater awareness of the principles on which the United Grand Lodge of England and Freemasonry is founded. Also, its structure, how the organisation operates and the contribution it makes to modern society at local, national and international level.

Island Freemasons will be on hand to give interested visitors an insight into Freemasonry today and its membership. Literature will be available.

Freemasonry has been active in the community for almost three centuries (tercentenary year is 2017), with masons making

significant contributions not just to charity but all areas of social and educational development.

Before the internet, many spread the word about Freemasonry by ‘word of mouth’ in society.

Modern social media has taken over as the online version of word of mouth and through websites, Facebook and Twitter, as well as public open days, Freemasonry in the Community is achieving a wider public awareness and understanding of the organisation and its membership.

In September, the Island’s East Medina Lodge No 175, will mark its bicentenary (1813- 2013) with a celebratory meeting at Cowes Yacht Haven.

The meeting will be attended by representatives from The United Grand Lodge of England, The Provincial Grand Lodge of Hampshire and Isle of Wight, and The Association of Atholl Lodges.

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