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There will be no mention of the weather this month, as I really can’t find any suitable words to describe it... I’m simply throwing open the curtains each day and just dealing with whatever season it is!

The next couple of months are set to be really exciting as July kicks off carnival season and who doesn’t like a good carnival! There are 18 carnival events happening across the island in July and August with a mixture of children’s, main and illuminated. I think we can safely say there will be something for everyone. On page 11 you will find a handy list of locations, dates and times to cut out and keep so you don’t miss out.

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BEMBRIDGE PARISH COUNCIL

5 Foreland Road, Bembridge, Isle of Wight, PO35 5XN Tel: 01983 874160 Email: clerk@bembridgepc.org.uk

Bembridge North Ward Election Mr Jay Chapman was declared the new Parish Councillor for Bembridge North Ward at the election on Thursday 13th June which had a 35% turnout.

Best Kept Village The Green Towns Group are always busy making sure our village looks its best. If you are concerned with litter/untidy areas/bushes overhanging the footway or anything else please let the Parish Office know.

Campaign for our Community – Bob Seely MP The Island is currently facing a grave threat from an Isle of Wight Council 2018/19 consultation plan that represents a manifesto of destruction of our much loved Island character and landscape – with the proposed building of nearly 10,000 new homes in a 15 year period, destroying hundreds of acres of much-loved Island countryside and with no provisions for jobs, infrastructure or community balance. The IWC plan includes a provision for 180 homes in Bembridge, despite the objections of our community and Parish Council.

Please complete Bob Seely MP’s survey and petition for a more sustainable housing development plan for the Island by going to www.islandvision.uk/islandplan Bembridge Heritage The Society has grown steadily since the mid 1990’s and is a popular part of village life with meetings throughout the autumn, winter and spring and members providing enthusiastic and knowledgeable support 6

as volunteers to man the Centre through the summer. Visits to other attractions and heritage walks are often undertaken by members.

All visitors are very welcome to attend the meetings which are held in the Village Hall.

Events are advertised on local notice boards, in magazines and the IW County Press. The Society produces its own publications and these are available for sale through the Centre and local outlets.

There is a small annual membership fee of just £5 per annum giving you newsletters and new information and discounted entrance to our meetings. Membership forms can be found at http://www.bembridgeheritage.org.uk/ heritage_society.html Dates for your diary Bembridge Friendship Circle Coffee Morning - 6th July, 10am, Village Hall Beach Clean – 20th July Bembridge in Bloom Awards – 25th July, Village Hall Parish Council Meetings & Events Planning Committee – 2nd & 16th July, 6.30pm – Village Hall Full Council – 16th July, 7pm – Village Hall

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Do your family know whether you want to be an organ donor?

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If the answer is no, then you’re not alone; sadly, many donation opportunities are lost every year because families don’t know if their loved one wanted to be a donor.

From spring 2020, all adults in England will be considered an organ donor when they die unless they had recorded a decision not to donate or are in one of the excluded groups.

Even with a change in the law next year we need more people to talk about organ donation to increase the number of transplants that happen. It will be just as important in 2020 to join the Organ Donation Register and discuss your wishes with family and friends as it is now. You can record your decision to opt in or out on the Organ Donor Register. Those excluded will be people under 18, people who have lived in England for less than 12 months or who are not living here voluntarily, and people who lack the capacity to understand the change.

Adults covered by the change will still have a choice whether they want to be an organ donor and which organs they would like to donate, and their families will still be involved before organ donation goes ahead.

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St Helens Parish Council

Phone: 07563 130185 | E-mail: clerk@sthelensiw.org.uk The Parish Council, together with residents of St Helens, are preparing a strong response to the proposed development adjacent to Guildford Road (Guildford Park) – members understand that the project is due to be discussed by the IW Council Planning Committee at its July meeting, and the Parish Council will be using part of its meeting on Monday July 8th 2019 to highlight its position and highlight specific concerns, as outlined at the Public Meeting in August 2018 and in writing.

renovation of benches across the Parish, as well as other Public Realm maintenance – this follows the work undertaken on the Memorial Shelter in the Village in 2018.

Residents are also encouraged to respond to the Island MP’s consultation and petition regarding the proposed housebuilding programme for the Island – the Parish Council have submitted a full response and met with Council Officers to clarify the position of the Parish Council, highlight inconsistencies in the draft plan, as well as detail the implications the proposals have for the Village.

VILLAGE PROJECTS The Parish Council are supporting both the Carnival (26th August) and Village Fayre (30th June) for 2019, recognising the value these traditional events have to the local community, as well as visitors to the area.

The Parish also expressed concerns about the decision of the IW Council to introduce overnight parking Charges (£1 between 6pm and 8am), and the impact this will have on users of the Duver, as well as the costs of introducing the scheme.

Members also agreed a programme of mechanical cleaning of the beach, as part of the ongoing parish investment in the Duver – alongside working with the National Trust – benefitting residents and visitors alike.

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Funding has also been agreed to help towards the maintenance of the Parish Churchyard, and, with Seaview and Nettlestone Parish Council, there is on going partnership work on projects, including planning applications, of joint interest.

One project, that is planned to be in place by the Autumn, is the installation of a defibrillator – sponsorship is being sought, and further details will be available in future reports.

The Parish is also being judged for Best Kept Village and South East England in Bloom, recognising the investment made by the Village in the Public Realm, as well as the high standards of private gardens, and the work undertaken by the Horticultural Society.

Thanks again to everyone that has been in touch with the Parish, and support for the actions being taken to maintain and improve the village.

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News Report from Cllr Brian Tyndall Brading, St Helens and Bembridge.

Tel: 07922 565940 E: brian.tyndall@iow.gov.uk The ferries have recently reported an increase in passenger numbers to the Island indicating that it is still a popular destination. How much this was due to the Island’s Derek Sandy performance on Britain’s Got Talent - singing “Welcome to the Isle of Wight” – who knows?

Or it may have been the two recent television programmes, James Martin’s Great British Adventure and his visit to the Isle of Wight and his praise for the great food we produce here; or the Escape to the Country, where even the presenter was impressed what the Island has to offer.

And the national press seem to be having a spate of articles on island – all good news for our tourist trade.

It’s just proving this is a great place to live.

Locally I attended the Brading Community Partnership Grand Opening of the new kitchen and was pleased to see that our MP Bob Seely found the time to be part of this momentous occasion; despite his busy workload. Our Mayor Julie Smith cut the red ribbon to open the event.

MP Bob Seely is also looking to visit all Town and Parish Councils to discuss the high housing numbers dictated by the Government – which he disagrees.

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evidence based. There is a great deal of confidence that this can be achieved.

As an Isle of Wight Councillor my selection as Chair of the Audit Committee has been confirmed – even more papers/reports to read and comprehend!

The Isle of Wight Council have received national recognition being shortlisted in this year’s Municipal Journal Achievement Awards for: Care and Health Integration; Best Council Services Team; Corporate Director of the Year; ‘Rising Star’ and Senior Leadership Team – all thanks to the efforts of the IOWC staff. Heather Jameson, editor of the Municipal Journal stated “Being shortlisted for five awards is a major achievement, and the Isle of Wight Council should be proud of its achievements”.

And there’s more! The Isle of Wight Council has been nominated as a finalist in the Local Authority Success-Overall Service Change category – in the 2019 Materials Recycling World publication National Recycling Awards.

So the Island is punching above its weight on the National Scene, proving again – if we did not know it already – it’s a great place to live, work and play.

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DATES FOR YOUR DIARY

Third Friday of Each Month - East Wight Photography Group meet at 2pm in the Community Hall at St. Helens. Talks on Photographic Techniques, using your camera, taking good pictures, talks and discussions on all aspects of Photography. Guidance on post production techniques and outings (island based) to practice what you have learned.

Projects, competitions, guest speakers and much more.

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Monday 8th July – Cowes Concert Band will be performing at Binstead Methodist Church at 8pm. The 28-strong brass band will entertain audiences with ‘music for all tastes’.

Sunday 14th July - Fairy Day at the Old Thatch Teashop, Church Road, Shanklin raising Monday 1st July - Isle of Wight Family History money for the Sophie Rolf, Kissy Puppy Society open meeting at Hunnyhill Room, Charity, helping Children at their life’s end.

Riverside Centre, Newport. Talk entitled, Lots of fun & laughter with many wonderful “Cowes Water, Dirty and Clean” by Fred Caws. prizes. Everyone welcome to dress as Fairies, Doors open 7pm talk starts 7.30pm and last a prize for the best dressed Fairy male or for about 45 minutes. Everyone welcome. female! No entrance fee Admission members of the Isle of Wight FHS - £1; non-members - £2 Sunday 14th July – Musical Family Fun Day at Arreton Barns, Main Road, Arreton from 12 Friday 5th July – Summer Fayre at St Helens noon Come and join us for an afternoon of Primary School, Broomlands Close, St music and fun raising money for Challenge & Helens from 3pm – 6pm. Bouncy castle, face Adventure and Special Care Baby Unit. Great painting, hook-a-duck, coconut shy, happy bands including: Wight Hot Pipes, The Ohmz, ponies, tombola, stalls, refreshments and Work Shy, and Laura & Gary from Dirty LiL much more.

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DATES FOR YOUR DIARY Saturday 20th July – Summer Beach Clean up from 10am -12pm. All welcome, decide where you want to start and a happy helper will be there to provide bags etc. Meet on the beach at 10am at Beach Road, Ducie Avenue, Swains Lane, Lane End Road or Paddock Drive. Make you way towards The Point for tea/coffee. For more information and to register your help please contact the parish office on 874160.

Saturday 20th July – Godshill Village Fete 2019 from 11am to 5pm at Godshill Central Mead. Free entry but donations welcome.

Craft and food stalls, vintage amusements, entertainment, tea and cake tent, childrens crafts, competitions and so much more. In aid of Mountbatten and Godshill Village Hall Appeal.

Saturday 20th July – Cat Tea Party at Isle of Wight Cats Protection Adoption Centre, 122 Marlborough Road, Ryde from 1pm -4pm.

Come along and treat yourself to cake and sandwiches (unlimited drinks). Booking essential - £6 per person. To reserve your table please ring Ryde 03000 120 251 or email isleofwight@cats.org.uk Sunday 21st July - Vectis Boating and Fishing Club holds its Junior Open fishing competition for under 16s from 13.30-17.30. Come and enjoy hours of fishing on Ryde Pier. Some tackle can be provided. Supervision essential for under 12s. More heats in August (Sun 4th 13.00 – 17.00 and Sun 18th 12.30 – 16.30) & September (Sun 1st 11.30 – 15.30) followed by a BBQ and prize giving. Only £2 per day.

For details please ring Colin on 01983 811220 (daytime), 07967 330871 or email: vbfc.ryde@ gmail.com Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th July – Festival of Heroes 2019 from 11am – 5pm at Brading

Roman Villa, Sandown. 50 amazing characters for you to meet and greet a full arena of shows and our undercover Kids area. We have everything from Heroes, Dinosaurs, Princesses, Storybook Characters, Transformers and more. There will be inflatables, vintage amusements, pony rides a whole host of stalls and things to do. Come and join us for the Islands biggest Character Festival and help us raise funds for Daisy Chains IW. For all the up to date info and to buy tickets go to their event page on Facebook.

Sunday 28th July – Inflatable Rainbow Run at Sandown Airport in aid of Wessex Cancer Trust from 10am – 4pm. Registration NOW open. Walk, run or dance your way through the happiest 3k on the Isle of Wight! .

There are ten immense inflatables for you to bounce over, squeeze through, slip and slide around along with five colour clouds of rainbow-coloured powder paint. For more information and to register and receive your sponsorship pack go to www.wessexcancer. org.uk.

Sunday 28th July – Dash and Splash at 2pm.

Yaverland Car Park, Dash & Splash is unique 5km fun run dashing along the beach of Sandown Bay with the occasional splash around some of the groynes. Registration is now open! Entry: £10 Adults - £5 Child. For more information and to register go to www. dashandsplash.org.uk.

Monday 29th July – Cowes Concert Band will be performing at Rylstone Gardens, Shanklin at 8pm. The 28-strong brass band will entertain audiences with ‘music for all tastes’. Further information about the band at cowesconcertband.co.uk all event information was correct at time of print

For a full list of all island events go to www.islandmagazines.co.uk

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