Island Magazines September 2021 Bembridge and St Helens area

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September 2021

It’s back….

Following the disappointment of having to cancel last year’s Garden Fair it is such great news to hear that Wolverton Manor Garden Fair is back for 2021 and will once again be one of the top events to visit on the Island.

Set in the Beautiful grounds of Wolverton Manor, near Shorwell, the Islands largest Garden Fair features over 140 island and mainland exhibitors ranging from nurseries, garden & craft stalls, Elizabethan dancing with Passamezzo, dog agility displays and shows, classic car, bike, military vehicle & engine displays, farmers market, food trucks, vintage amusements, magic with Randini, airsoft shooting, IOW Donkey Sanctuary, Haven Falconry displays, West Wight Alpacas, kayaking around the moat, archery, woodcarving to live music and entertainment and much more over both days!

Basically, there is something for everyone, no matter your age. The atmosphere is amazing, whether you come along to sit and watch or join in the activities you are guaranteed a fun day out.

Daily admission is £8 per adult and children under 14 go FREE. Advanced ticket price is £6 and available from Waterstones, Newport, and The Village Shop, Brighstone.

Money raised from this popular Garden Fair goes to Age UK Isle of Wight ensuring they can continue to support local residents. For more information email garden.fair@ageukiw.org.uk

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elcome to the September issue of Island Magazines and as you know I always like to give a little mention about the weather...

In this last month alone, we have had a heat wave that at times was unbearable and we’ve also had monsoon season with serious flooding across the Island. To say it’s been unpredictable is an understatement. Let’s see what September brings us!

It seems that almost everyday somebody is being scammed and we have teamed up with IWASP (Isle of Wight Against Scams Partnership) to bring you the latest scams that are doing the ‘rounds’. There are some unscrupulous criminals trying every possible way to get people to part with their money. On page 12 you can find some of the latest scams reported to Trading Standards.

In this issue you will find the regular news reports for your area and our ‘Dates for your Diary’ section on pages 14 & 15 will keep you informed of local and community events happening across the Island. If you have an event coming up, please feel free to send us the details via any of the means below.

We have some great advertisers and as always please support them as it’s been a rough 18 months for many local businesses.

I hope you have a great September and I look forward to catching up with you again next month

Debbie

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BEMBRIDGE PARISH COUNCIL Tel: 01983 874160 E: clerk@bembridgepc.org.uk

Bembridge Clean The next Beach Clean has been arranged for 25th September. Meeting at either The Point or Lane End Road Slipway at 10am and ending at the Harbour View Café.

Equipment will be available at the meeting points.

Have Your Say Day Come along to the Village Hall on Saturday 4th September from 10am to 2pm and enjoy a coffee while having your say on the future of Bembridge.

Bembridge Friendship Circle The new Friendship Circle Minibus has arrived in the village. Thank you to everyone who helped with the fundraising and IW Foundation for £10,000 of grant funding. Special thanks to previous Trustees Margaret Donlon and Sheila Weedall who worked tirelessly for the Friendship Circle, especially the coffee mornings and organising the mystery tours for residents.

The first Coffee Morning will take place on Saturday 4th September alongside the Parish Councils Have Your Say Day, 10am to noon Bembridge Street Fair 2022 The Street fair will take place on Thursday 2nd June next year due to

change in bank holidays because of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee and will start the Village’s celebrations.

Planning Look out for an Island Plan Consultation early September, when IWC Planning Officers will discuss the new Island Plan contents and you can have your say in Bembridge.

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Tractors….

For the past couple of years, the front cover of the September issue has been reserved for anything tractor themed!

Two reasons for this… since a very young age I have always had a love of tractors and secondly when you live on an island, during harvesting season, you are never far from a tractor, ploughed field, farmland or dare I mention it stuck behind one in traffic.

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I have recently moved from my central rural location at Arreton and must admit I miss seeing the tractors, trailers and all manner of agricultural machinery passing my window.

Thankfully, I have been able to satisfy my fix of tractors by tuning into the much talked after TV show, Clarkson’s Farm. When this was first brought to my attention I ummed and ahhed about watching it as I was no Jeremy Clarkson fan… However, I can be the first to admit I was wrong, and this is probably the best show I have seen in a long, long time. I take my hat off to farmers across the nation as I have learnt so much about farming, more than I could ever have imagined, much of this is thanks to Clarkson’s side kick, experienced young farmer Kaleb Cooper who also brought the show to life. I won’t ruin it by telling you anything more. It is available to watch on Amazon Prime Video and I rate it ‘ten thumbs up’.

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News Report from Jonathan Bacon - IW Councillor for Brading & St Helens. Tel 07973 872150 | Email: jonathan.bacon@iow.gov.uk sthelenscouncillor@gmail.com Cllr Jonathan Bacon In my role as lead Councillor for Heritage and Environment and Waste I have recently been working on the Isle of Wight Council’s Climate Change Strategy. This is timely given that in recent weeks we have all witnessed the effects of Climate Change with the various extreme weather events that have been taking place. We have also seen the recent report of the United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change which makes it clear that the actions of humans are directly linked to these events. The Strategy comes before the Isle of Wight Council Cabinet in September when I hope it will be adopted and the Action Plan that sits alongside can be put into effect.

As well as being part of steps we must all take, the Strategy will form part of our programme of maintaining and supporting our natural environment, which is so important to the Isle of Wight, both as part of what makes our island special but also as part of our attraction as a tourist destination. In my last report, I spoke about the new Island Plan and the aim to better control development so as to protect life on the island. The Climate Change Strategy sits alongside that aim and together with our recently acquired status as a UNESCO Biosphere will gives us a stronger basis for a better sustainable green future rather than becoming another Government building site, which is something none of us who love the Island want.

The recent bad weather has also shown up deficiencies in the way our water system on the Island works and is managed. Our water infrastructure is old, and it seems that elements of it are no longer fit for purpose.

The escape of sewage onto some of our

beaches has shown that the system can only cope with so much. It is also of note that we import much of our water from the mainland. The system seems to be failing us at both ends of the scale.

However, the water system on the Island is under the control of Southern Water, which is a private company. As a result of this, and perhaps surprisingly to some, the Council has little control over our water system. Nevertheless, we are going to do what we can to take a case to Southern Water in order to try and achieve some action to minimise the chances of this sort of thing happening again. By the time you read this we will have met with senior managers from Southern Water who we are summoning to the Island. Local Southern Water managers and other related bodies, such as the Environment Agency, are also being asked to attend Council Scrutiny Meetings with the aim of finding out why we are experiencing such severe problems and what can and will be done to resolve them.

Alongside these big issues I am actively dealing with local day to day concerns that residents wish to raise with me. If you have an issue that you think I may be able to help, please contact me at any time. I always respond to messages and am always happy to come to speak to you. My contact details are above or alternatively you can come to speak to me at one of my surgeries, the next few of which take place as follows: Brading Community Centre 21st September and 19th October, both at 10am St Helens Pavilion 7th September and 5th October, both at 10am

Join the Diabetes Group Isle of Wight Come and see us at Wolverton Garden Manor Fair on the 4th & 5th September. Pop in for a chat and pick up a copy of our new magazine.

We support people with diabetes by: • Providing support and information for people with diabetes.

• Providing a platform for discussion to raise awareness of diabetes on the island.

• Campaigning for excellence in the care of people with diabetes, providing a voice for them to be heard.

Sign up via email or go direct to our website to read our regular newsletter and magazine.

If you would like to support our group by volunteering, become a member or sign up to receive our newsletters then please email us.

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News Report from Cllr Joe Robertson - Bembridge joe.robertson@iow.gov.uk

further tree information which the LPA agreed to on the basis it would take the decision beyond the 8-week period.

The applicant subsequently appealed for non-determination before the report was published notwithstanding the delay was to accommodate the applicant. The Planning Inspectorate will be deciding the appeal and I shall be making the strongest representations that this application should be turned down based on the material planning reasons raised in 300 We have continued to see unusually high local objections and the Council’s own levels of rainfall during summer months. report. If residents would also like to make This has placed heavy demands on drains representations to the Planning Inspectorate not only in Bembridge but elsewhere on they can visit: acp.planninginspectorate. the Island. I have been in regular contact with Island Roads and have spoken directly gov.uk/CaseSearch.aspx and type “Isle of Wight” in the box for Local Planning with Cllr Phil Jordan (Cabinet Member Authority. At the time of writing the case for Transport) to help reduce the risk of has not gone live on the website but it is flooding we have seen in Bembridge. While worth checking regularly. Average time for the rainfall has no doubt been heavy, we must ensure that the drains are clear and are Planning Inspectorate decisions of this kind being used to their full capacity. Island Roads are around 6 months. have undertaken some extra cleaning in key The public consultation for Ryde transport locations in Bembridge and have reassured me that they will be using camera equipment interchange has now closed. A petition was to make sure there are not any blockages or also launched by Ryde residents and has been supported by people in Bembridge. collapsed drains that are not immediately apparent. Together with local residents, I am I spoke to Cllr Phil Jordan and raised continuing to put pressure on Island Roads to concerns about certain aspects of the road expedite this job as properties remain under layout and destruction of the public realm. threat of further damage from water run-off. As one of the busiest transport hubs on the Island, frequently used by those living in Earlier this month I was interviewed by Isle the East Wight, it is imperative that public money is spent wisely, and the plan leads to of Wight Radio about the decision-making actual improvements. process for the application for two holiday It is good to see that despite the weather, the Island has been busy and vibrant over the holiday season. The tourist industry took a severe hit last year due to Covid19 and businesses have struggled. The Government has exercised caution in lifting Covid restrictions, but I am pleased that local businesses have been able to start their recovery and visitor numbers and spending in local shops has exceeded expectations for many.

lodges on Love Lane. I was able to give further detail about how the 8-week statutory period for the Local Planning Authority (Isle of Wight Council) was exceeded leading to an appeal for non-determination. The applicant had asked the LPA to submit 10

Looking ahead, the Parish Council are making plans for special celebrations for the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee next year.

I am pleased to be supporting these plans and make sure we coordinate with events elsewhere on the Island.

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Eddie is also interested in any good power tools or any unwanted items of interest.

He has a Waste Carriers Licence so can offer house, shed, garage and workshop clearances and you can be safe in the knowledge that you are using a reputable and legal business. His business name is Clear Island, and you can contact him on 07838 003185 and he sells many of the refurbished tools on Ebay and Facebook.

He can buy whole collections and offers good prices. They are a passion to Eddie and part of his heritage. If you have some old tools lurking at the back of the shed or need assistance with waste clearance, give Eddie a call and see his main advert.

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Trading Standards have some more scams for you to be aware of. Residents have reported scams from the following – • A call from someone claiming to be from TV insurance, stating that their insurance had expired and it needed to be renewed. They claimed the resident owed £180 but they didn’t have any insurance and had recently changed their television. The caller then insisted that they needed to pay and they couldn’t pay in instalments, they went as far as to demand they use a credit card, go overdrawn or borrow money from a friend. Luckily the resident reported this to a trusted contact who confirmed that this was definitely a SCAM. • We have received reports of callers ringing residents to say that they want to check their meters, implying they are from SSE. On checking the number online there are large numbers of complaints about it. If in doubt check with SSE to confirm if the call is genuine • Action Fraud has received over 700 reports from members of the public about fake emails purporting to be from the NHS. The emails claim to be able to provide people with a “digital passport” that “proves you have been vaccinated against COVID-19”.

These emails are fake, and the links within them lead to genuine-looking websites that steal your personal and financial information. Remember, the vaccine is free of charge.

At no point will you be asked to pay.

• Emails have been received purporting to be from the HMRC stating ‘ if you do not reply to this email with the details required, you will not be eligible for any refunds from HMRC’ – this is a SCAM and legitimate organisations will never contact you in this way.

You can check if a phone number is a scam – put the number that called you into google and select the website who-called.co.uk this will tell you if the number is definitely or likely to be a scam and quite often others who have received it will comment on their experience.

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Dates for your Diary Every Friday – Calbourne Car Boot Sale (Opp Sun Inn, PO30 4JA) Weather permitting. Sellers 4pm, buyers 4.30pm. £5 pitch.

Friday 3rd – Sunday 5th September - ‘A Celebration of Sea Songs and Shanties’ on The Green, opposite Yarmouth Harbour, and in various other locations around the town. With a host of both local, national performers, the event will be building on the success of previous years. Some of the acts will also be appearing at various pubs and venues around Yarmouth over the weekend in addition to on the main stage in the marquee on Yarmouth Green.

Saturday 4th September – Bembridge Friendship Circle Coffee Morning from 10am – 12 noon in the Village Hall. Raising funds for the community minibus.

Saturday 4th September – Vectis Radio Virtual Coffee morning from 10am to Midday. Join us for our regular monthly virtual coffee morning. Meet some of the presenters and other listeners. Just send an email to studio@vectisradio.fm to request an invitation to join us on the day via Zoom.

Saturday 4th, 11th and 25th September – Colwell Common Car Boot Sale. Sellers set up from 8.30am. Buyers from 9am. No need to book – just turn up. Cars £5 and Vans £7. Weather permitting. Call Totland Parish council for more info 01983 756028.

Sat 4th & Sun 5th September – Wolverton Manor Garden Fair at Wolverton Manor, Shorwell. 10am – 5pm. The Islands largest Garden Fair - Over 140 amazing Island & mainland nurseries, garden & craft stalls,

Elizabethan dancing with Passamezzo, dog agility displays & shows, classic car, bike, military vehicle & engine displays, farmers market, food trucks, vintage amusements, magic with Randini, airsoft shooting, IOW Donkey Sanctuary, Haven Falconry displays, West Wight Alpacas, kayaking around the moat, archery, woodcarving, live music and so much more over both days! Daily admission is £8 per adult.

Children under 14 go FREE. Sunday 5th September - Morris Minor Rally @ Isle of Wight Steam Railway, Havenstreet, PO33 4DS. A day dedicated to the first British car to sell a million! The ‘Moggy Minor’ is fondly remembered and is still a much-loved car. Visit Havenstreet and see a whole host of Morris Travellers, Saloons, convertibles, vans, pick-ups, and custom classics on display at the annual Morris Minor Rally. There’s also an autojumble, refreshments and a full service of trains running throughout the day.

Wednesday 8th September – FREE NHS Hearing Aid Maintenance Clinic at Brading Youth & Community Centre, High Street, Brading from 9am – 5pm. Organised by the RNID. Tel: 07918 740936 or Email: iow@rnid.org.uk Friday 10th - Sunday 12th September – Isle of Wight Day. A weekend of celebrations, remembrance, and thanks. This year’s special Isle of Wight Day weekend will be an opportunity for all Islanders to celebrate and offer thanks to the thousands of Islanders who have volunteered their services to the community, as well as remembering those that we have tragically lost. continued over the page

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All event information was correct at time of print but could be subject to change at any time.

Dates for your Diary Friday, September 10th – Remembrance Service at the Minster in Newport Saturday, September 11th – Family Fun Day at Carisbrooke Castle. The centre of the celebrations will take place once more at Carisbrooke Castle with a Family Fun Day. Island residents will only need to pay £1 for entry to the Castle grounds, with coronavirus volunteers having FREE entry.

Sunday, 12th September – Walk the Wight.

Sunday, 12th September - Songs of Praise, Cowes Enterprise College. To conclude this wonderful weekend of remembrance and thanks the annual Songs of Praise concert, with the Isle of Wight Symphony Orchestra and choirs will take place at Cowes Enterprise College in the afternoon.

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There will be a spectacular collection of The views and opinions expressed by contributors and advertisers are their own and do not reflect the vintage, classic, custom, and retro cars and views of the Editor or Island Magazines unless stated other rare vehicles. otherwise. Island Magazines reserves the right to refuse or alter material where necessary.

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