Island Magazines December 2019 Cowes, Gurnard & Northwood Area

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Cowes, Gurnard & Northwood Area

December 2019 Your Local Community Magazine

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Deacons Nursery in Godshill has been established since 1976 and their high quality trees secured them a place in the national and international market with trees being shipped worldwide. Owner Grahame is now promoting them closer to home and wants to give a ‘shout out’ to local people that Deacons Nursery is open for business and they have every possible variety of fruit tree available.

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Pop in or call us for a Although it might seem an unusual gift for Christmas, catalogue & price list a fruit tree is the gift that keeps giving year after year and if you have that one person who is difficult to buy Tel 01983 840750 / 522243 Fax: 01983 523575 for then this could be the answer!!!

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At the moment he is running an amazing offer of 50% off apple and pear trees and grape vines. What For a caring and compassionate service Grahame doesn’t 40 Place Road, Cowes. Tel: 292932 know about his products, just isn’t www.geoffleather.co.uk worth knowing. He Client Parking is on hand to offer Place Rd Newport Private Chapel of Rest expert advice. You s Rd Node can call into the Newpo Personal Service rt Rd nursery in Moor Pre-Paid Funeral View, Godshill, PO38 Plans 3HW to pick up a catalogue and price list or if you prefer call 840750 or 522243 and leave a message with your name and address and Grahame will post them to THIS SIZE ADVERT you. Please see main advert for further COULD BE YOURS information.

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Just imagine how good it would be to make an apple pie from your own home grown apples!!!

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Welcome to the December issue.

Christmas is just around the corner and we are fast approaching the end of one year and moving steadily into the next.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank all readers, advertisers, contributors and councillors for their continued support and I look forward to continuing to deliver ‘your local community magazine’ throughout 2020.

To get you in the festive spirit our ‘Dates for your Diary’ section on pages 16, 17 and 18 are packed with Christmas events leading up to the big day.

The island is home to a wonderful array of wildlife and should you come across any in an injured or distressed state our handy list of contact details on page 13 will be able to point you in the right direction of who should be your first port of call.

text or call Island Magazines on 07880 587 931 islandmagazines@gmail.com www.islandmagazines.co.uk facebook.com/islandmagazines twitter.com/islandmagazines Island Magazines Mailbox No 4, Unit B1 Whitecross Business Centre Whitecross Lane Shanklin, IOW, PO37 7EJ

I hope you all have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year and I look forward to catching up with you soon.

Debbie

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To find out more information about this free event or to RSVP, please call 01983 240015 or visit our website www.homeinstead.co.uk/isle-of-wight Each Home Instead Senior Care® office is independently owned and operated.

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Adrian Kensit

South Coast Tree Surgeons Garden Maintenance

• Maintenance & pruning of shrubs • Cultivation & cleaning of borders • Grass & Hedge cutting • Plants, shrubs & trees supplied & planted

Tree Surgery

• Crown lifting & thinning, reduction & shaping • Dead wooding and tree felling

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• Fencing erected, repaired and painted/stained • Sheds painted/stained and bases installed • Pressue washing patios and drives • Overgrown gardens cleared

Tree Stump Removal

• Hydraulic Powered Stump Grinder • 36 inch access required • All waste removed • Awkward stumps can be chemically treated

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THURSDAYS 5.30pm & 7.30pm

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Would you like to lose weight without going hungry and with the support of a caring friendly group?

With Slimming World you can!

Contact Wendy on 07745 451899 for more details

The Easy Things in Life Are you partial to a bit of yule log over the festive season but just don’t have the time to make it from scratch and at the same time you know some of the shop brought ones just don’t have that homemade feel? Well yule love this idea...

All you need is a shop brought chocolate swiss roll of any size, ready made chocolate frosting, spoon full of icing sugar and some decorations.

Simply cut a small end on the diagonal off the swiss roll and position on the side and sandwich together with a small amount of frosting.

Cover the remaining swiss roll with the frosting and using a fork along the length to give a log like effect.

Sieve some icing sugar over the top for a snowy feel and decorate as you wish with either marzipan or plastic decorations.

It’s ok to cheat at Christmas... it’s called good time management.

Do you want to make some changes in your life? Not sure where to start?

Work with me, Maggie Currie, Professional Transformational Coach.

Learn how to live life like YOU and not how you think other people want you to be. This will bring you more freedom, more fun and less stress.

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What’s happening in our area by ‘Local and Vocal’ Lora Peacey-Wilcox LIGHT UP A LIFE: Thursday 5th December.

6.30pm Birmingham Rd Methodist Hall.

Proceeds to Earl Mountbatten Hospice.

Come and have a sing, listen to a fabulous saxophonist, enjoy a cup of tea and a warm mince pie - and nearly forgot, come and see some fab decorated Christmas trees!

VERMIN - RODENTS: There seems to be a huge spike in reported numbers of both small and large vermin. Particularly along Mill Hill/Belle Vue. As we know if you see one, it means there are another 12...Gardens and houses are becoming over run. A lot of this is due to overgrown gardens; feeding wildlife, hoarding in areas. I urge you all to be even more careful with food waste, and be mindful that some people are UTTERLY petrified beyond imagine, so do all you can to resolve the causes.

BECKFORD CENTRE: In the heart of Cowes sits a rather fabulous place! VERY good to meet up with like-minded people; get out of home, help some good causes.

Waiting with a nice hot drink and lush cakes and a very BIG welcome, please pop in. I thank them for their super hospitality, and EXCELLENT exhibition.

OUR ISLANDS PAST - every Monday 10.00am-12noon.

ART FOR ALL Monday and Thursday 1.304pm CRAFTY COWES Tuesday 10-12noon STITCHCRAFT Tuesdays 2-4pm 6

DISCUSSION Thursday 10-12 ranging from staff pay at BBC and charities, foreign aid budget, royal travel, driverless cars... ohhhh errr!!!

SCAMS: I receive daily emails from sky to amazon to paypal. Most are very convincing... If it does not appear right, DO NOT REPLY. Check with your operator direct with numbers you already have for them.

CHRISTMAS TOMBOLA & COFFEE MORNING: Friends of Northwood Cemetery 10-1pm Friday 6th December.

SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY: 7th December. All I.W. LONG stay car parks FREE 12noon till 8am. Again, please support the fabulous shops in our town.

POLICE: I have heard many say ‘ no good calling police, you wait ages for them to answer or come out’. WELL...try this link for a VERY quick response! https://www.hampshire.police.uk/ro/ report/ocr/af/how-to-report-a-crime/ HEDGES: I know I keep on, but this is a good time to trim that hedge down, or back - especially at pivotal junctions or hidden bends.

ELECTRIC POWER CUT: Fortunately we do not have these often anymore.

However, I was without power for over 11 hours last week. The VITAL importance of having a torch or candles at hand is a must. Even more so, if you continued over the page

‘Local and Vocal’ Lora Peacey-Wilcox

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have an elderly relative who only has a portable phone IT DOES NOT WORK DURING A POWER CUT. You NEED to put in a hard wired phone for such emergencies. Fortunately I have always had one hard wired phone in house; so was able to keep neighbours up to date with what was going on.

Having a battery pack for mobile was also very needed. It was a long 11 hours, and frozen food only just made it!!

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REMEMBRANCE PARADE: My utter sincere thanks to all who came out to the service on Sunday 10th. The tiny tots from all the youth organisations. The staff that came out to support, Cowes CCF, Cowes Sea Portable Appliance Testing Cadets who did a superb job of hour (PAT Testing) and half guard of honour, Sea Scouts, Rainbows, Royal British Legion and • Domestic & Commercial Cowes Combined Club, Lions Club, Naval • Competitive Rates • All Island Coverage Associations, Salvation Army band (who Call: 01983 754666 for a quote or must have been frozen stiff in the shade email: info@westwightaudio.co.uk and cold) Cllrs, staff, St Marys Church www.westwightaudio.co.uk group and all the public that came out; truly humbling.

My thanks to each and every one of you that attended. A HUGE turnout. (sorry if I missed any groups!)

WISHING YOU ALL A DEBT, STRESS FREE Christmas filled with laughter and special memories.

As always, you are my extra eyes and ears. Please keep in touch: lora08@sky.com

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Abuse has Evolved You don’t need a bruise to be abused.

You don’t have to hit to hurt.

Abuse is no longer just physical! Just because a person doesn’t put their hands on you, that doesn’t mean they aren’t abusive. ABUSE is control, blatant disrespect and hurtful words.

It doesn’t just happen to women. Men can be victims too.

Break the Cycle CIC has been running since 2016 and was founded by Maggie Currie after she realised there was a gap in the support needed by people who had suffered domestic abuse. She has worked tirelessly to obtain grant funding and donations to run the FREE Mind the Gap courses which are aimed at anyone who has suffered abuse in any form.

Their regular 12 week courses are attended by local men and women and they can learn how to rebuild their It is NOT okay confidence and move forward positively in their lives on their • To be humiliated in public own terms. The sessions help • For you to be forced to do something you do build support networks, learn not agree with new skills and increase • To be told you are ugly or unattractive self-belief.

• To be forced to choose between your friends or partner/wife/husband • To be controlled • To be made to feel guilty for somebody else’s anger. It is their issue and not your fault.

These FREE to attend courses have produced amazing results by those attending. They have changed the thinking of some people in such a way as they have made the decision not to commit suicide.

Others have discovered they are valuable members of society after continuously being told how worthless they were and some have gone on to start their own businesses, gone back into education or, just as importantly, escaped from their abusive relationship and now live confidently on their own terms.

The next courses begin in January 2020. The women only course begins on Tuesday 7th January at 10am and the men only course begins on Thursday 9th January at 6pm.

Both courses are run at The Riverside Centre, The Quay, Newport. For more information or to book your place call 01983 754666 or email hello@breakthecycle. org.uk 8

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Last months answers for ANAGRAMS:- English Oak, London Plane, Common Beech, Scots Pine, Field Maple, English Elm

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One Great Island of People, Living in Many Communities Caring and Creative, Inclusive and Dynamic Striving to achieve equality of opportunity in all things and living life to the full

INSPIRATIONAL FUTURES

Our Island is steeped in history, has a workforce and community spirit to be proud of and its location inspires innovation and creativity I Believe that Island people deserve to be listened to and have their issues and concerns strongly represented at the highest levels of Government. By putting Island People First and at the centre of democracy.

I will be voting for what best fits the needs of our Island People, in a way that is transparent, inclusive and community focused.

Our Health and Well-Being comes first

above all else and we must support our local NHS, and health workers in finding new ways in addressing the shortfalls of staff and funding. We must invest if we are all to live a good and long life. I will continue to fight for better funding with improved Health and Mental Healthy Services.

I Will Inspire Island Residents, encourage community development, raise peoples spirits and help improve our Island’s Profile. Our people are innovative and creative. I will seek to promote all that is good about our Island.

The World We Live In Is The Source Of All That We Are And Hope To Be.

The Isle of Wight and United Kingdom is well placed with its innovation technologies and can make a significant contribution in supporting the reductions of pollutants.

There are financial and employment rewards for our businesses in creating environmental innovations. Our Island is in a great position to test new technologies and green innovations.

We must take climate change seriously.

ple when peo s en p p ha ly on , Change te, are engaged get involved, voer to demand it. and join togeth I would want to see a small Island visitor tax introduced to fund Cross-Solent Patient Transport and environmental projects.

We need to assertively address safety concerns, have more police on the streets and respond quicker to criminal activity. Restorative justice needs to reflect the wishes of victims better.

Environmental Health requires improved enforcement powers.

Our Cross-Solent ferry operators need a centralised, co-ordinated out of town vehicle check-in. We cannot block Yarmouth, Fishbourne or East Cowes highways.

We need to raise education attainment standards across the board, in Schools Higher Education and within existing workforce populations. This requires diversity of learning.

We do need a fixed link feasibility study. The outcome of which must be put to our Island people in a referendum. Our people will decide what kind of Island they choose to live on in the future.

Our Island is well placed for green innovation and testing technologies.

We cannot keep building houses without providing services, jobs or infrastructure.

Produced and promoted by Karl Love, 51b Old Road, East Cowes, PO32 6AP

Emergency contact details for wildlife

With thanks to Nature Therapy CIC for supplying this handy list of contact numbers should any readers come across hurt or distressed wildlife.

Badgers - 01983 717740 Bats - 01983 406756 Bees - Tag Chris Van Wyk or Kate Bucci on Bunbury Bees Facebook page Birds of Prey - 01983 530885 Deer - 01983 638680 Dormice - 01983 717740 Ferrets - 07477967878 Foxes - 01983 521778 or 01983 717740 Gulls - 01983 717740 Hedgehogs - 01983 613145 Lizards - Tag Kirsty Smiff on IOW Nature Facebook page Marine Mammals - 01825 765546 Pet birds - 07525856911 or 07939103398 Seabirds - 01983 717740 Seahorses - 07876513628 Sharks - 01752 672008 Squirrels - 01983 613145 Swans - 01983 717740 Wild Birds - 07765564479 RSPCA 0300 1234 999

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News Report from Cllr Paul Fuller - 45 Oxford Street, Northwood, PO31 8PT. Telephone: 01983 289595 - Email: paulfulleriw@gmail.com Planning.

• Bucklers View - Discussions are ongoing regarding proposals to extend Bucklers View. Myself, neighbours and Gurnard Parish Council felt that although the size, scale and dominance had been downscaled, this had not gone far enough to reduce its visual impact at the gateway to the village of Gurnard.

• Albert Road - Proposals to build four flats on the plot of a former bungalow is causing concern to residents. On this, Planning Officers are liaising with the applicants agent.

I have requested both these applications are considered by the IW Council’s Planning Committee.

Cowes Traffic Order - Earlier than anticipated, new orders are in-situ at Baring Rd, Woodvale Rd and Crossfield Avenue.

Items discussed included police resources, traffic enforcement, non-visible policing and how technology supports the constabulary.

One issue raised was the importance of online reporting of offences to the police.

For details, please visit: www.hampshire. police.uk New volunteers are needed for Community Speedwatch to train and assist monitoring speeding traffic. Please contact Cllr. Lora Peacey Wilcox for details at 01983 645765 or email lora08@ sky.com Winter Gritting Routes - At the time of writing this report the Isle of Wight Council has responded to feedback on gritting routes and decided not to make any changes this winter.

With imminent works at St Mary’s Roundabout the road from Pallance Road to Shalfleet and Whitehouse Road will now be gritted due to the uplift of vehicles using this route to and from Newport.

Whilst recognising restrictions can frustrate some parents dropping off and collecting children, the reason for their need was to improve the safety of children following traffic incidents outside Details can be found at: http://www. the school. islandroads.com/27-winter-service-.html In response to free up parking space I Floodlighting, Cowes Enterprise have again requested that contractors College - I have put two households working at Gurnard Primary School and in touch with Cowes Enterprise College The Dottens to adhere in full to the concerned about the floodlighting respective Construction Management spillage onto properties in Ward Avenue Plans. and Baring Road. I am hopeful with the Police Meeting - With other Councillors, intervention of floodlighting specialists that disturbance will be restricted.

I attended a meeting with the police.

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News report from Cllr Paul Fuller continued Heat or Eat? Support from The Footprint Trust - The Footprint Trust offers free home visits to look for ways in which to reduce fuel and water costs.

In some cases The Footprint Trust can provide new cookers, fridges and washing machines to those in greatest need.

The Trust, and advice offered can save households £100’s. For details visit: www. footprint-trust.co.uk/projects.html or call 01983 822282.

and cartons so that they are empty and clean. P.S. You don’t need to remove labels. All these are recyclable on the Island, whatever it says on the packaging!

Visit the above website for details of Christmas Waste/ Recycling Collections.

Parking Fines and Penalty Charge Notices - I receive a number of calls concerning challenging parking fines.

What I always advise residents that to challenge the issuing of a ticket, it needs Details on the Warm Up Wight Scheme offering free loft and cavity wall insulation to be demonstrated that a ticket was issued ‘unfairly’. can be found by calling The Footprint Trust on 01983 822282 There are a number of helpful websites Waste and Recycling - One of the most which also support and offer advice. common questions that I am asked about is what items can and cannot be recycled, One which I regularly use are Citizens Advice details can be accessed at: https://www. https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/lawiow.gov.uk/Residents/Environmentand-courts/parking-tickets/ Call: 03 444 Planning-and-Waste/Waste-and111 444 Recycling/ and Money Saving Expert https://www.

Probably easier to remember are those items that cannot be recycled. These are: moneysavingexpert.com/reclaim/privateparking-tickets/ • Nappies Although I am taking a break from • Sanitary items surgeries during the Christmas Break, I • Cling film am contactable throughout the season • Polystyrene to take up matters. Please note with • Bubble wrap officers taking leave it may take longer to • Pet Litter deal with issues.

• Blister strips (from pills) • Cold ash In the meantime, I wish all residents • Pet food pouches and their families a warm, happy and • Sweet wrappers peaceful Christmas and New Year • Contaminated Paper/ foil • Ceramic items Please rinse bottles, tins, food containers

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DATES FOR YOUR DIARY Every Tuesday – Badgers (Ages 7-10 years and Cadets (aged 10-18) meet from 6.30 – 8pm at St John Ambulance HQ, 12 Manners View, Dodnor Park, Newport, PO30 5FA Every Tuesday night at 7.30pm. Whist Drive at Porchfield Cricket Club, Colemans Lane, Porchfield. Monetary prizes. £2.50 admission includes raffle. New members welcome Every Thursday – St John Ambulance adult volunteers meet from 7-9pm. Anyone from 18+ years welcome to come along.

There is no financial cost to anyone joining us as an adult volunteer, we just ask for their time. Meet at 12 Manners View, Dodnor Park, Newport, PO30 5FA Every Friday - Community Teapot at St. Mary’s Church Hall, Church Road, Cowes every Friday morning, from 10 am until noon. Come just for a cuppa, biscuit and friendly chat. There are no prices, just affordable donations. All very welcome - for more information communityteapot@mail.com Sunday 1st December – St Mary’s Church, Church Road, Cowes has an Advent Carol Family Service at 11 a.m. All welcome.

Followed by refreshments in the parish room.

Sunday 1st December – Light up a Life with Mountbatten. Dedicate a light on our Remembrance Tree and join us at 4pm for our Light up a Life service where our tree will be lit and we will light candles in memory of all those we have loved and lost. You can dedicate as 16

many lights as you wish and there is no minimum donation per light. Due to the popularity of the event there will be a free park and ride service from Seaclose Recreation Ground. For more information go to www.mountbatten. org.uk/light-up-a-life-services Thursday 5th to Sunday 8th December - Christmas Display at Cowes Methodist Church. Thursday 2 to 4pm , Friday & Saturday 11 to 4pm and Sunday 12 to 2pm.

Thursday 5th – Sunday 8th December – Brighstone Christmas Tree Festival from 10am – 5pm. Well over 220 themedecorated Christmas trees exhibited in various, very different locations in Brighstone and Mottistone raising money for local charities. Viewing in all venues from 5th to the 8th and thereafter in three venues until January 1st. There will be a myriad of attractions to entertain you.

A Free Park and Ride will operate with buses following a circular route from the Isle of Wight Pearl and Brighstone Holiday Centre on the Military Rd. For more information go to http://www. fivechurches.org.uk/ Saturday 7th December – Vectis Radio Station Open Day from 10am to 12 midday at the studio based at the Riverside Centre, Newport. Come and see how it all works behind the scenes, meet some of the presenters, have a cuppa and some cake. All we ask is a minimum £1 donation to help keep your community radio station running.

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DATES FOR YOUR DIARY Saturday 7th December - The Sandown Railway Enthusiasts Club are holding their Christmas Model Railway Exhibition at Lake Community Centre, New Road, Lake, PO36 9LA. 10am-4pm. Featuring working layouts and trade stands.

Refreshments, parking and disabled access. Adults £3, Accompanied Children Free.

Saturday 7th December – Christmas Barn free event at Naturezones Nature Reserve, Blackwater Hollow, Blackwater from 10.30am. Join us this weekend for our outdoor Christmas festivities, BBQ turkey cajun style, mulled apple juice, mince pies and chantilly cream, hot chocolate, chestnut soup. Plus Christmas gifts, decorations and unique Christmas cards. Children can join in the hunt for the missing snowman and win a bag of sweets. Entry is free and just £1 for the snowman hunt.

Saturday 7th December – Christmas Fair at Ventnor Cricket Club, Steephill Road, Ventnor from 11am – 4pm. Our Christmas fair is back, bigger and better!

Fun for all the family, island stall holders for Christmas gifts or treat yourself, games, raffle and festive refreshments.... plus more Sunday 8th December – Joint Christingle Service between St Mary’s and Holy Trinity Church being held at Holy Trinity at 10.30 am. All welcome. Followed by refreshments.

Walk, jog or run 3k or 5k along Ryde Seafront dressed as Santa! Suitable for all the family (including the dog!).

Spectators can come and see the Santa on mass and cheer on their loved ones.

Everyone who takes part will receive a Santa Suit, and everyone who crosses the finish line receives a special Santa Dash medal, in recognition of their support for Mountbatten. Prices; Adults £16 + £3.50 p&p, Children (Under 16) £10. Start time 11am check in open from 10am. For more information go to www. mountbatten.org.uk/event/santa-dashwith-mountbatten Tuesday 10th December - St. Mary’s Church, Church Road, Cowes is holding a mulled wine coffee morning from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the parish room. Mince pies, mulled wine, raffle and Christmas items for sale. All welcome.

Friday 20th December - Guided Walk: Squirrel & Mince Pies at Borthwood Copse, near Winford, Isle of Wight, PO36 0LD. 10am – 12pm. Free event, donations welcome. If you join our short gentle stroll you might just get to spot a rare red squirrel. We’ll also explain how we look after the trees and woods to help the squirrels make their homes here. Suitable for all the family. Booking essential on 01983 741020. Meet at the Parish Council car park. (SZ 566 843). Please wear suitable footwear and clothing for the weather on the day and bring binoculars if you have them.

Sunday 8th December - Santa Dash Sunday 22nd December – St Mary’s Church, with Mountbatten at Superbowl, Ryde Church Road, Cowes. A Candlelit service of Nine lessons and carols at 4 p.m.

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DATES FOR YOUR DIARY Tuesday 24th December St. Mary’s Church, Church Road, Cowes has a midnight communion service at 11.30 p.m. and also a Holy Communion service on Christmas Day, at 11 a.m.

Wednesday 1st January - Sandown Carnival New Year Firework Display.

To celebrate the end of our 130th Anniversary year and the start of 2020 we will be holding a fantastic firework display from Sandown Pier on New Years Day. Come along with family & friends and celebrate with us!! The display starts at 6pm and although the event is free, please give generously to the collectors so that we can stage our November Celebrations again in 2020. Event subject to weather conditions on the day.

COWES LIBRARY EVENTS Wednesday 4th December From 1.30 4pm or 6 - 8.30pm. Dichroic Fused Glass Jewellery for Beginners £35 per person.

Learn how to cut and layer using different colours and types of glass. Later fused in a kiln. You must book in advance with £10 deposit. Contact Cowes Library 01983 293341. Please state which session.

Wednesday 11th December From 1.30 - 4pm or 6 - 8.30pm. Hand Painted Tea Light Holders. Ideal Christmas gifts. £15 per person. All materials included. A unique way to make your own set of 3 Tea light holders. Using glass paints, you will design your own individual or matching glass holders. Advance booking essential with £5 deposit, by contacting Cowes

Library on 01983 293341. Please state which session.

Fortnightly Adult Card & Board Games Club on Monday mornings from 10am - 12pm. A fun and social space for adults of all ages to play various card & board games.

Second Friday of every month – Adults Colouring Club from 10.30am – 12pm.

Come and relax at Cowes Library with some colouring in. It’s helpful for beating stress.

First Saturday of every month – Childrens Games Club for 5 – 12 year olds from 10.30am – 12pm. A variety of different games available. Feel free to bring your own games. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Fourth Saturday of every month – Lego Club for over 5’s from 10.am – 12pm.

Each month children are given a mission to complete, which will then be displayed.

Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Every Tuesday - Rhyme Time - A free weekly half hour session of rhymes, actions and songs. No need to book, just come along with your baby and have fun Every Saturday – Storytime - A regular half-hour afternoon storytime for children aged 3 – 8 years from 2.30pm - 3.00pm. It’s free to come along, and there is no need to book. Children must be supervised by an adult at all times.

All event information was correct at time of print.

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