Island Magazines Bembridge and St Helens September 2018 Edition

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September 2018

Bembridge & St Helens Area

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Local solicitors know the area, they know the estate agents, independent surveyors and tradespeople. An internet conveyancer can never provide this specialised local knowledge.

If unforeseen difficulties arise you, as a buyer or seller, need to be kept informed and advised. Local solicitors will be able to explain situations plainly and face-to-face.

Local solicitors will keep their promises, regularly keep in touch, return phone calls and provide a good and efficient service. They’ll go that extra mile to ensure your complete satisfaction, as their client testimonials prove.

Local solicitors will quote you a price which will take into account the costs of all searches, Land Registry fees and other disbursements. Many online firms will quote a very competitive price, but add in extras which may make them more expensive!

Most local solicitors will complete the Stamp Duty Land Transaction Return Form free of charge. Some online firms will charge extra and extra again for acting for your Mortgage Company and extra again if you need to complete within 10 days of exchanging contracts.

The price quoted by a local solicitor may not be the cheapest but you are buying a service and what they give you is value for your money.

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Welcome to the very first edition of the Bembridge & St Helens area of Island Magazines.

Although this is the first issue for this area we have been established for eight years and already cover six other areas on the Island.

This is your local community magazine and is dedicated to bringing you the latest news, information, features, advertising, dates for your diary and much more every month. You will be able to pick up a copy from businesses throughout the towns and it will also be available to read online at www. bembridgemagazine.co.uk each month.

I always appreciate hearing from readers and if you have an event happening please do get in touch so I can include the details in our regular diary pages. For events happening in September please see the listings on pages 8 and 9.

I would like to offer a big thank you to Brian Tyndall, Michael Murwill and St Helens Parish Council clerk Richard Priest who have all agreed to become regular contributors of local news and information.

I hope you all enjoy this issue and I look forward to catching up with you next month.

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News Report from Cllr Brian Tyndall - Brading, St Helens and Bembridge. Tel: 07922 565940 Email brian.tyndall@iow.gov.uk I welcome this new addition to the Island Magazines range of local publications and the opportunity to contribute.

It’s been a long hot summer for us all; but no slacking for the Conservative administration at the Council.

As one of the Isle of Wight Councillors for this ward the role is twofold. One is to support local residents, either individually or via supporting the local Town and Parish Councils. Recently I have been activity involved with the unexpected six month closure of the footpath across the Causeway at St Helens. Very quickly, working with St Helens Parish Council, a meeting was arranged with the IOW Council and Island Roads and a solution was found that reduced the closure time frame, but allowing the good work on the restoration of the old mill to take place. In additional I have been, and still am, involved with the Brading Marsh Planning Application to improve the current eyesore this is.

As a County Councillor I sit on a number of committees – these are Planning, Scrutiny, Audit, Appeals and the Appointments Board. I also sit on the Regeneration Board.

These and other sub-meetings take up a lot of time, but are crucial to support the administration to run what is effectively a multi-million pound enterprise and through this look to make the Island a good place to live, work and visit.

Just as an example of the work involved, the last meeting I attended was the Audit Committee – 135 page document – 40mm thick – or 1.5 inches in old money - Great

now the concentration is on the future for the Island: please see the new Regeneration Strategy (go to iwightinvest.com and click on Draft Regeneration Strategy) – your views are wanted. You should also go to islandvision.uk and see MP Bob Seely’s recently issued Manifesto – called My Vision for the Isle of Wight. As a member of the Regeneration Board this will increasing take up more of my time.

Isle of Wight Council leader Dave Stewart also wants to bring the IOW Council and local Parish and Town Councils closer, and as part of this move Cabinet Meetings will be held at Parish/Town Council locations.

The next meeting has been set for the 13th September at Brading Town Hall for the Brading, St Helens and Bembridge Ward.

Finally I will retire from full time work at the end of September (aged 69) so I will have more time to give to Ward and Council business – however, my wife’s To Do List is increasing daily!

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St Helens Parish Council Phone: 07563 130185 | E-mail: clerk@sthelensiw.org.uk Hopefully, the recent spell of sunny summer weather was enjoyed by residents and visitors alike, and the Parish Council has tried to support local activities with the use of our limited resources.

Funds have been allocated to maintain the Duver and Station Road Toilets, and investment has been made in the facilities to ensure they can operate for the Summer – in the Autumn decisions will need to be made regarding the longer term (currently both are owned by the IW Council and maintained by the Parish), and, working with partners, what future investment may be needed to provide facilities to the best standard possible within the funds available.

Work is also in hand to set out options for a future parking strategy, given the issues identified by the Parish Council, local residents and stakeholders, and the September meeting is planned to discuss the options and priorities, as well as funding implications.

The local council, with local ward members, have also been actively involved, with local developers, to ensure Mill Path is open as much as possible whilst building work has to be undertaken - local councillors have also facilitated links with the local historical association and hope a future event, highlighting the history of the site, will be arranged.

The Local Ward Members have also reported on IW Council projects, including plans for Brading Marshes, and details can be found on the iwight website; together with information on the proposals to review the electoral boundaries, which will not affect the Parish, but could result in revision to the 2 member ward currently covering St Helens, Brading and The Parish Council are also funding additional Bembridge (it is hoped that there will be a IW rubbish collection facilities on the Duver, Council Cabinet Meeting locally, within the 3 alongside IW Council and National Trust Parishes, in the near future). amenities, and support local businesses and beach users encouraging all users to The Parish are also working on plans to act responsibly and to dispose of any litter commemorate the Centenary of the end of responsibly.

World War 1, linking with the School and Local Church, and details will be in future reports.

Investment has also been made in maintaining the Green Space, with regular We hope residents have had an enjoyable grass cutting and discussions are planned, summer so far and participated in some or all again in the Autumn, about a possible future of the community events, such as the Carnival, meadow on some of the Green: the local organised by volunteers in the community Cricket and Football Teams will be involved – and appreciate the comments made by in the discussions, and help shape future residents to help inform future plans. arrangements.

Station Road Toilets, due to their location and the Green, may need separate consultation, by the Isle of Wight Council, before any permanent decision can be made – and will also be discussed at Parish Council Meetings in the Autumn.

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Sunday 2nd September Saturday 15th September – Morris Minor Rally at Isle – Run through the colours of of Wight Steam Railway, the Age UK Isle of Wight RainStation Road, Havenstreet, bow at Porchfield Cricket Club Ryde at 10am. The first as part of their annual club fun British car to sell a million! day. Run (or walk!) through The ‘Moggy Minor’ is fondly our fun filled 2K colour course, remembered and starting at 2pm. £10 is still a muchentry for adults £5 for loved car. See a children (13 & under).

Garden Fair 2018 host of travellers, Every Participants Sat 1st & Sun 2nd September 10am-5pm at saloons, gets a rainbow pack Wolverton Manor, Shorwell, PO30 3JS Over 140 amazing nurseries, garden & craft stalls convertibles, including sunglasses, Elizabethan dancing • Classic car, bike, military vans, pick-ups and holi colour powder vehicles & engine displays • Vintage amusements custom classics and a certificate of Magic • Donkey Sanctuary • Dog agility • Falconry on display. There completion! 100% of Alpacas • Archery with Wight Bowmen • Kayaking Climbing wall • Woodcarvers • Live Music (Sun) from is free entrance all funds raised stay Last Orders and much more to the show. on the Island - Helping Tickets £7 a day or advance £5 from CP Office or Waterstones. Children under 14 Free. Call 01983 301343 Standard train older islanders to love fares apply. later life.

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Monday 3rd September - Isle of Wight Family History Society open meeting at Hunnyhill Room, Riverside Centre, The Quay, Newport PO30 2QR. “My Relative who went to China” a talk by Jennifer Childs. Doors open 7 pm talk starts 7.30pm. Everyone welcome. Members of the Isle of Wight FHS - £1; non-members - £2

Saturday 8th September – Coffee morning/ open day at Vectis Radio from 10am -12pm.

Come along to the Vectis Radio studio at the Riverside Centre and see how it all works. Tea/coffee and biscuits supplied for a minimum £1 donation to keep the community radio station running.

Saturday 15th September and Sunday 16th September - International Classic Car Show from 10am – 6pm. Now in its 17th year, the famous Isle of Wight Charity Classic Car event promises to be the biggest and best ever. Vehicles from all over the UK and mainland Europe will be attending this unique two-day show. There will be a spectacular collection of vintage, classic, custom and retro cars and other rare vehicles. Saturday 15th - the show will be located at the Newport Quay. All the funds raised will be donated directly to the Isle of Wight Round Table to support children in need on the Island and Sunday 16th the show will be held at Ryde Esplanade. All the money raised will be donated directly to the Earl Mountbatten Hospice in Newport.

Both shows will be FREE to attend.

Saturday 8th September – Summer Beach Clean Up. Everyone is welcome. Meet at beach at 10am at either Beach Road, Ducie Avenue, Swains Lane, Lane End Road, Saturday 22nd September - Isle of Wight Paddock Drive. Decide where you want Day. A carnival of events across the Island to to start and a happy helper will be there to celebrate all that is good and magical continued over the page provide bags etc.

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about the Isle of Wight. Live entertainment, parades, food and drink and parties across the Island, including special offers in restaurants, cafes and visitor attractions.

This year the Island will be taking part in the UK’s longest ever coastline clean-up to rid the Island’s beautiful beaches of unwanted plastic waste that the seas have dumped there. Leading this initiative will be Nipper, a giant 7ft high crab mascot (with pincers to pick up plastic waste) who will be helping to recruit the hundreds of volunteers needed for this major coastline clean-up. Isle of Wight Day will provide the clean-up volunteers with disposable rubbish bags, gloves, high viz vests and other equipment to help with the coastal clean-up.

For more information and events please visit www.isleofwightday.com Saturday 22nd September – Oktoberfest at The Duver Marina, St Helens from 17.30 – 22.30. Inspired by German beer festivals but with a distinctly Island flavour!

Locally produced & sourced food, beers and ales. Live music from the Jukebox Jazz Trio followed by All Washed Up. Charity event in support of The Sophie Rolf Trust - KissyPuppy. Adults £6, Under 15 £3 and under 5’s free Saturday 22nd and Sunday 23rd September - Bembridge Harbour Food Festival at Bembridge SC, The Duver, St Helens. A great event to celebrate all food & drink related businesses on the Isle of Wight.... over Isle of Wight Day weekend. Small entrance fee for adults - kids go free.

Monday 24th September – Taster session for prospective W.I. at 2pm at the Spinnaker,

Steyne Road, Bembridge.

There will be W.I. ladies who can talk through what the W.I. could offer and the opportunity for questions and forward planning. This should be a fun afternoon. Any ladies from Bembridge or surrounding areas who would like to come and find out more are very warmly invited.

Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th September - The 12th annual Sweetcorn Fayre from 10.30am – 5pm at Arreton Barns, Main Road, Arreton. There will be lots of fun family themed entertainment, great live music and of course sweetcorn.BBC Radio Solent will be broadcasting live on the Saturday along with a live gardening questions section with renowned gardener Pip Bensley (triple gold Chelsea Flower Show winner). Bob the Cob, Connie Corn and Nor Niblet all look forward to welcoming you! all event information was correct at time of print

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News Report from Cllr Michael Murwill - Cabinet Member for Procurement, Waste Management, Special Projects & Forward Planning. Member for Brading, St Helens and Bembridge. T: 07754 46304 E: michael.murwill@iow.gov.uk What a difference a bit of sunshine has made; the same or similar goals with regards the environment. the summer has seen lots of garden activity Groups that have joined the and nearly 6,000 households have now subscribed to the green garden waste scheme. Forum include Plastic Aware, Surfers Against Sewage, Final Straw, Campaign For more information and to subscribe to to Protect Rural England and Transition Island. the service please visit www.iwight.com/ I am hoping that local parish and town councils greengardenwaste. Alternatively, telephone will also join to help the reduction of single use waste services team on 01983 823777. plastic, littering, fly-tipping (which is reducing

year on year) and sharing of ideas and pooling I’ve enjoyed a couple of stints marshalling of resources. As well as a forum, I am inviting events at the Bembridge Youth and academics and businesses to talk about Community Centre where I am a Trustee. It environmental issues on the Island. was great to see the community all coming together at the Summer Festival and the Recently I have been involved in the Fire Bembridge Trail 5 Run (although that day it Service Review; meeting with crews from a decided to pour with rain for the first time in number of stations, attending focus groups weeks!!). and observing the equipment used by our firefighters. It was so interesting finding out It was lovely to see the VERY excited children at the opening of the St. Helens School library about how they operate and the sacrifices that they make protecting our community. bus. I am a Governor at the school and know I am always in awe with all the emergency the bus will be a great benefit to the children services across the Island (land and sea). The both now and in future years. crews were pleased to engage at cabinet member level, which has continued over the I was involved in the planning the IOWC Environmental Conference which was attended last few months and were encouraged that their concerns were being listened to. It was by nearly 180 people, the consensus being pleasing to see that, because of this cabinetthe event was interesting and informative. As level input, the fire service review report was well as the Green Impact being announced, rejected and is being reviewed. the application for the Island to become a Bio-Sphere was signed. Local matters were IWC Leader Dave Stewart has decided that discussed and from the 17 table groups, 145 future Cabinet meetings will be hosted at suggestions were put forward. These are now wards across the Island. I am pleased to going to be analysed, consolidated and form part of the IWC Environmental plan. This event announce that I have secured the inaugural meeting outside of Newport to be held within brought together experts and enthusiasts to our ward. help map the Isle of Wight environmental future and continue to make this the best Thank you to everyone who has been in place to live, work and visit. contact to discuss any concerns or issues.

Earlier this year I instigated the monthly Isle of A surgery is held prior to the Parish Council Meetings. Alternatively, please feel free to Wight Plastic/Environmental Forum; the aim contact me direct. being to bring together groups who have

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There is a Carers Lounge at St Mary’s Hospital where unpaid carers can go along and enjoy a cup of tea and a chat about what support they need.

The Carers Lounge based at St Marys Hospital is open to all unpaid adult carers of adults. Open 9am - 5pm, Mon-Fri, excluding bank holidays. Part of the Living Well team funded by IBCF. They are at the entrance of Colwell & Appley Ward if you want to see a worker and discuss what support would be helpful to you, please pop in or ring 822099 ext 2568.

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Wolverton Manor Garden Fair 2018 The 19th Wolverton Manor Garden Fair is taking place on Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd September.

Set in the beautiful grounds of this Jacobean manor house, there is a huge variety of entertainment including garden nurseries, arts & craft stalls, vintage amusements, dog agility, falconry, archery, exhibits and so much more, making it a great traditional family day out (see main advert for more details).

All profits from this amazing event support Age UK (IOW) and several other local Island charities.

This is a Garden Fair that just shouldn’t be missed, I mean where else can you kayak around a moat!!!

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