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Welcome to the September issue and thank you for picking up a copy.

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The school summer holidays are drawing to a close but lets hope it doesn’t mean that summer is over... I feel positive that we may have an ‘indian summer’ and let’s hope the warm days continue through to the end of September or even October.

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Saturday the 23rd September is “Isle of Wight Day”. Its a time when the whole community is encouraged to celebrate everything that is good about the Island.

There are events happening in towns, communities and villages and you will find a full list of events at www.isleofwightday. com and on pages 14 and 15 you will find the ‘Dates for your Diary’, which gives information on events happening throughout the whole month.

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

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News Report from Cllr Paul Fuller - 74 Wyatts Lane, Cowes, PO31 8QA. Telephone: 01983 289595 - Email: paulfulleriw@gmail.com Cowes Week - The biggest complaints received for Cowes Week was concerning parking. In one road a resident complained about their driveway being obstructed (by a neighbour!).

Following action taken, further complaints were received regarding ‘excessive’ ticketing.

Please note tickets are often issued as a result of non-enforcement.

Vacancies for Councillors remain on Gurnard Parish Council - Please contact Parish Clerk, Sue Waters at: gurnardparishcouncil@ gmail.com. Locally, vacancies also exist on Northwood Parish Council.

On the seafront, I received complaints concerning parked high-sided vehicles. As such, there are no restrictions in place preventing this. This follows residents’ feedback taken several years ago.

Parklands Avenue - I continue to find it hard to contain my excitement by the prospect of most of Parklands Avenue being resurfaced.

Last month Island Roads Mobile Visitor Centre visited and spoke to twenty local residents.

In the coming weeks I will be speaking to officers to discuss what for next year can be done better, and whether there is scope for improvements. On subject, please feel free to share your thoughts!

Reconstruction should commence on Thursday 17th August lasting 3 weeks, whilst carriage resurfacing will commence from Thursday 14th September. Timescales may of course change... Fingers crossed!

Gurnard Neighbourhood Plan - 7am-10pm, Thursday 7th September, Gurnard Village Hall.

Blackberry Lane - In preparation of darker evenings and children returning to school, I’ve requested Blackberry Lane was risk assessed. Following a greater number of pedestrians using this IW Council owned road, I’ve requested further site meetings and more to be done to mitigate against risks.

Following support from Planning Inspectors and the IW Council, this will go to referendum on 7am-10pm, Thursday 7th September. This gives residents the final say on Gurnards Plan giving ‘strategic’ planning guidance for Gurnard for coming years. Only registered electors of Gurnard are entitled to vote.

If you questions let me or Sue Waters (gurnardparishcouncil@gmail.com) know. Details can be found at: www. gurnardneighbourhoodplan.org.uk/wpcontent/uploads/2012/06/10-Final-DraftGurnard-neighbourhood-development-plan. pdf Parish/ Town Council Vacancies Congratulations to Anni Adams, Stuart Ellis and Vanessa Slade co-opted to Cowes Town Council in July.

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The Range - Planners, The Range and Island Roads are working positively to improve visibility splays from the stores car park. In addition, pedestrian access is scheduled to be improved by provision of a refuge to be located in Place Road. This is planned to occur later this year.

Garden Waste Update - Amey and the IW Council are currently ‘modelling’ opportunities to potentially introduce a Wheelie Bin Subscription Service for collection of Garden Waste. If agreed, this will occur within the next year.

News Report from Cllr Paul Fuller continued Last year, a survey took place and although this was considered preferable to the collection of garden waste collection through biodegradable bags, the response was not as overwhelming as I anticipated.

It seems likely that of the two options- only one will be adopted. Please note if two vehicles are used, this significantly increases the cost making the scheme unsustainable.

Gurnard Green - A site meeting took place last month. This followed the Parish Council identifying a risk to vehicles potentially rolling down the Green towards the play area below.

In light of a request from residents and the Parish Council, IW Council officers suggested anchoring boulders to safeguard against this occurring. Because of how cars park, the gradient of land, how it falls away and the size of boulders to be used, officers are looking into options with Island Roads.

Another option, was to consider installing a safety barrier. Again, this will be investigated, and assurances given that this mitigates against any risk. Outcomes will be reported to September’s Parish Council.

Skid Resistance - Within Gurnard and Cowes improvements have been undertaken in recent weeks to enhance skid resistance to roads in the area. Particularly welcomed are works to Rew Street and Cockleton Lane following concerns regarding cyclist and pedestrian safety in these roads.

Public Footpaths - Bicycles continue to damage the Gurnard to Thorness public footpath. Please note this causes irreparable damage which may lead to restricted access to the hundreds of walkers enjoying this stretch of coast.

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Happy Birthday to The Liquidator 16 Pyle St, Newport PO30 1JW

Since opening their doors 2 years ago, The Liquidator has grown in size, is holding more stock than ever and has just taken over a large contract which will see a great range of furniture, tools and DIY items coming to their Newport premises very shortly.

Open Monday - Saturday 9am - 5pm .

All credit cards accepted

The Liquidator works alongside ex-catalogue stores and takes delivery of their stock to be sold at competitive prices. Redundant stock, deleted lines and goods with damaged packaging can be found in their showroom. All the items are new and range from pictures, mirrors, sofas, seating, furniture to shelving and laundry baskets.

They have recently taken a delivery of sofas from Homebase and Argos and have a great range of items from Laura Ashley. All their stock are limited pieces and the stock turns around quickly and the best advice owner Tony can give is “if you see it and want it make sure you buy it there and then, because the next time you come in it will probably be gone” Based at 16 Pyle Street, Newport, PO30 1JW, they are open Monday to Saturday from 9am – 5pm. They now accept all credit cards including American Express and also offer an Island wide delivery service. 1 person delivery is £10 and 2 person delivery is £20 anywhere on the Island.

They also do stock clearance for retail businesses that are closing down and Tony is happy to come and discuss your requirements.

Keep up to date with their new stock deliveries by following them on Facebook.

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Cowes Chiropractic Clinic ... help your body heal itself ...

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Tel: 01983 282810 83 Mill Hill Road, Cowes, IW PO31 7EQ

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Manicures, Pedicures, Gel polish, Gel extensions, Facials, Waxing, Tinting, Lash Lifting and Perming, Microdermabrasion, G5 massage, Body massage, Spray Tanning, Reflexology & Indian Head massage

Deluxe Package Eyelash Lift & Tint, Brow Wax & Tint, Gel fingers and toes - £45 Unit 4, Northwood Business Park, Cowes, PO31 8PE - Free Parking - 01983 716458

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People often ask me ‘how do I know if I need a chiropractor?!’

My answer is always ‘can you live your life doing what you want to do, comfortably and healthily?

If not come and see us for a free spine check and we will tell you what we can do to help you feel fitter and live your life to the full’ As McTimoney chiropractic is a whole body approach to chiropractic care there is no typical patient or condition that we treat – it might be a guitarist wanting help with a painful wrist, an unsettled baby who has had a difficult birth or an 80 year old that wants to be able to dig their garden more comfortably. Other common presenting conditions include simple low back pain, stiff necks, migraines and everything else in between. If we think that chiropractic care is not the solution to the presenting problem we will always tell you and suggest an alternative treatment. If we do think we can help you we will treat you as little as possible to get you and keep you as well as we possibly can.

We look forward to seeing you soon at Cowes Chiropractic Clinic!

For more information see our advert above or call us on 282810 to book an appointment.

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What’s happening in our area by ‘local and vocal’ - Lora Peacey-Wilcox COWES WEEK: I hope you all had a good with a lick of paint. Thanks one! Thanks again to the many sponsors and to whoever was responsible, volunteers that make the event happen. especially just before cowes week!

CARAVANS/CAMPERS ON SEA FRONT: Gosh, I can’t believe I received so many PARKING, PARKING, PARKING: It really is my complaints about the number of them most time consuming ISSUE. Quite simply no parked up during August. Only a small area roads/buildings were made for the current has the signs to say ’no overnight parking’; number of cars on the Island. Think carefully the area towards Gurnard does not have the before you rent/buy a property without signs. When attendants went down, 3 had parking. blue badges, and the rest had paid and were HOWEVER, I am trying to see if we can do ‘legal’. number of things: FREE OUTDOOR GYM: Overdone it, want to get fit? The Town Council have provided an incredible amount of equipment at The Rec (Park Rd) for adults to use.

If you haven’t been, go and have a look IT’S FREE to get fit!!! I am seriously impressed, well done Cllr Linda Brown for pursuing this and ‘making it happen’ with help from town council and clerks.

1. Ask for small multi storeys to go on some of our local car parks.

2. Ask for a number of streets to become one way, thus enabling parking both sides.

3. Permits. A contentious issue AS DOES NOT GUARANTEE YOU A PARKING SPACE. 4. Asking for permission to park on double yellow from 8pm-8am.

LOVE OUR GREEN OPEN SPACE: Then please make donations of unwanted, good items 5. Asking Harrisons to provide a permanent to GIFT OF NATURE. Hollyrood St. Newport. multi storey on their site, and arrange annual tel:296244 permits for residents in the area/commuters.

MOBILE RECYCLING UNIT: IW Community Club Park Rd (saves a trip to the tip!) Sept: 6th and 21st Oct 4th, 19th, and 31st.

WARM UP WIGHT: Would it be useful to have your house checked before winter to see how it can be made warmer and SAVE YOU MONEY? Call the Footprint Trust on: 8222282 its free advice!!

POST BOXES: I was not the only person to notice how much nicer the boxes looked 8

YOUR THOUGHTS EVERYONE? White gates/IYWAC: The Sea Cadets are in the process of renting the building for the time being. I understand YOUTH CLUB SITE will be taken over by UKSA. As always, you are my additional eyes and ears. Please contact me about any issues raised or for more information. email: lora08@sky.com Tel. 01983 645765

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We offer a range of care services to support people in their own homes.

We are CQC registered and can provide all aspects of personal care, from 1 hour visits to a sit in service, sleep ins, wakeful nights and live in care.

We offer a comprehensive home help and support service including our handyman service for small to medium jobs and we also provide 1 to 1 activity sessions to people who are living with dementia, at home and in care homes.

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‘Creating Memories’

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At Parkside Pavilion, East Cowes, Activities included throughout the day and a good old chat over a cuppa.

A place that understands the pressures of everyday life - an organisation that wants to help carers and their loved ones.

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Garden Fair

Saturday & Sunday 2nd & 3rd September from 10am - 5pm Over 140 amazing nurseries, garden & craft stalls Elizabethan dancing • Dog agility • Classic car, bike, military vehicles & engine displays • vintage amusements Magic • Circus workshop • IOW Donkey Sanctuary Falconry • Alpacas • Kayaking • Tree & wall climbing •Tree & wood carving • Archery • Live Music (Sun) from Last Orders & much more

Ebony Hair and Beauty

by Christina Ebony Hair and Beauty continues to be extremely busy and we would like to make sure that all our regular clients are booked in for the coming months ahead.

Lucy our junior stylist has just qualified in her NVQ level two in hairdressing and is working on the shop floor as a graduate stylist. Prices DENYER PLUMBING reflect Lucy’s level and appointments booked with Lucy are always seen by a senior stylist SERVICES before leaving the salon. Lucy has been Qualified Plumber trained by Joanne our in-salon senior stylist Professional, Reliable & Friendly Service and assessor and Lucy is running a column of Free Island Quote clients most day’s. Well done Lucy.

No Job Too Small OAP, Armed Forces & Ssafa Discount Our stylist Hayley has just had her baby, a

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little girl and both are doing well. Hayley will be returning to work next spring. Rosie has just left the salon for her maternity leave and we hope to have some news later this month.

Meanwhile Joanne, Michelle, Charlotte, Chloe and Lucy are all available for appointments but please be patient if you can’t reach them by phone when you call, please leave them a message.

We are looking for staff but have not yet found anyone to join the forever growing team.

If there is anyone who would like to join the team, a competent stylist or a junior looking for an apprenticeship then please email Christina with your CV at ebonyivoryhairsalons@gmail.com

Weight Loss Workshops

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Hosted by Dawn Graham - EFT & Matrix Reimprinting Practitioner specialising in weight, stress & anxiety issues. HERE TO HELP YOU MAKE A DIFFERENCE EFT - (Emotional Freedom Technique) is known as tapping. Its like acupuncture without the needles. Visit the website to find out more

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A Holly Maslen Front Cover Here at Island Magazines we have been very lucky to have the wonderfully creative Holly Maslen allow us to use one of her designs on the front cover. I’m sure you will agree that her pen and ink designs are beautiful and she had many to choose from and this one just caught our eye and was just perfect for us.

Holly has worked for many years as a marine artist but decided to go back to her childhood style of pen and ink work, drawing and designing exclusively in black and white.

Over the last five years she has worked on many projects including sixteen murals for the Isle of Wight Zoo, a mural in Sloane Square for fashion designer Charlotte Taylor and an exhibition of drawings at Freud in London to accompany the publication of her illustrated book “Escargot Masquerade & Other Stories”. Smaller scale projects have included t-shirt designs for skate company Wight Trash and her own scarves and pocket squares sold via the international Japanese designer Masato.

In 2016 Holly opened a gallery in Bembridge for six months, showcasing the work of over 30 Island Artists and now runs another gallery in Bembridge called Mini Big Art on Embankment Road which is open 12-4pm Wednesday through to Sunday.

After a break of a year Holly has started designing again in her customary black and white style and will be bringing out a range of products next month. To find out more about her work, and the gallery, have a look at her website www.hollyvmaslen.com

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Dates for your Diary

Saturday 2nd and Sunday 3rd September - Wolverton Manor Garden Fair, Shorwell from 10am – 5pm. This traditional garden fair is the most popular of its kind on the Island and all money raised goes to Age UK IW. Set in the grounds of a Jacobean Manor with over 140 amazing nurseries, garden & craft stalls, Elizabethan dancing, dog agility, classic car, bike & military vehicles displays, vintage amusements, magic, circus workshop , Donkeys, Alpacas, Falconry, Kayaking, tree and wall climbing, tree and wood carving, Archery, Live Music on Sunday from Last Orders and much more. There is something for everyone.

Early Bird tickets £5 are available in advance from Waterstones or the County Press Shop, Newport. Tickets on the gate £7, children under 14 have free entry. Ample free parking on site.

Saturday 2nd September – Ryde Illuminated Carnival

Minor Rally at Havenstreet Station. There is FREE admission to this event although the usual Steam Train fare applies.

Sunday 3rd and Sunday 17th September – Cowes Car Boot Sale at Northwood Park, off Ward Avenue, Cowes. Sellers 9am and buyers 10am.

Monday 4th September - Isle of Wight Family History Society open meeting at Hunnyhill Room, Riverside Centre, The Quay, Newport.

Larger than life: Some Old Men of Newtown.

Keir Foss will paint a portrait of around six real old ‘characters’ and talk about the variety of sources from which the material is drawn.

Doors open 7 pm talk starts 7.30 lasts about 45 minutes. Admission: members - £1; nonmembers - £2

Friday 8th September and every 2nd Friday of the month - Colouring Club for Adults from 10.30am - 12pm. Come and relax at Cowes Sunday 3rd September – Under the Pier 2017 Library with some colouring in. Helpful for – from 2.30 – 4.30pm at Ryde Pier. Splash all beating stress, getting the creative juices the way to the Sponge Gardens! Be amazed by flowing and building hand-eye co-ordination. the stars on a Star Ascician! There’s a whole wild world out there for you to discover...

Friday 8th September – Charity General Sponge gardens, anemone arrays, fields of eel Knowledge Quiz Night in aid of People Matter grass, jellyfish and sea squirts, curious crabs IW at Newclose Cricket Club, Blackwater and more... Join us for pier-pooling and citizen Road, Newport, from 7.30pm – 22.30pm. science with Arc’s expert ecologists and beach Teams of 4 are invited to take part, but will art and wonders with the artists of Artecology need to register in advance by either calling and friends... Bring wellies and a net and 01983 527957 or by emailing tracy71pete57@ prepare to get splashed! All children must be hotmail.co.uk. Costs £2 per person entrance. accompanied by an adult. This is a free event All proceeds to go to People Matter on the and there’s no need to book.

Island. There will be a raffle on the night, a licensed bar and plenty of free car parking is Sunday 3rd September – Morris Minor Rally available. Everyone welcome. at IW Steam Railway, Havenstreet. 10am – 5pm The first British car to sell a million! The Sunday 10th September – Zumbathon at ‘Moggy Minor’ is fondly remembered and is Carisbrooke Primary School from 10am still a much-loved car. See a host of Travellers, – 12pm. Entry fee is £8 and all proceeds go saloons, convertibles, vans, pick-ups and to the Earl Mountbatten Hospice. Cakes and custom classics on display at the annual Morris raffle on the day. Book your space or turn up 14

Dates for your Diary on the day. Email helenbaker@hotmail.com for more info.

plenty of food, entertainment and activities for everyone to enjoy.

Saturday 16th September and Sunday 17th September – International Classic Car Show 2017 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. Saturday 16th September - the show will be located at Newport Quay and Sunday 17th September - the show will be held at Ryde Esplanade. Both shows will be FREE to attend. 11 – 5.30pm . PLEASE NOTE: Anyone wishing to display their vehicles MUST register in advance with the organisers on 0208 439 7871.

Saturday 23rd September - The International Staff Band of The Salvation Army from 7pm– 9.30pm at Newport Minster, St Thomas Square. Tickets £10 (Concessions: £8 OAP’s, £5 Children). Tickets available from The Salvation Army Hall in Pyle Street, Newport and Eventbrite with an additional fee: www.isb-tickets-iow.eventbrite.co.uk for further information call 01983 526312.

Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24th September – Bembridge Harbour Food Festival at Bembridge SC, The Duver, St Helens from 10am. A great event to celebrate all food & drink related businesses on the Isle of Wight.... over Isle of Wight Day weekend.

Sunday 24th September – Alzheimers Memory Walk – 11am – 4pm. Walking from Puckpool cafe, Ryde to La bowl and back with Morris Dancers, raffle and more.

Saturday 23rd September - Isle of Wight Day – This is the Island’s very own “Red Nose Day”, when the whole community is encouraged to celebrate by covering the Island in bunting, hold an event, take part in an event or just Saturday 16th September – Hampshire and Isle enjoy the hundreds of events being held of Wight Air Ambulance Fun Day at Sandown all over the Island. You can find details of Airport from 11am – 4pm. The day will feature events happening across the Island by going entertainment, art and crafts stalls, vintage to the Isle of Wight Day website – www. fun fair, kids activities plus meet the HIOWAA isleofwightday.com mascot and other emergency services. Free entry.

Wednesday 27th September. Blokes, Bacon Butties & Banter at Freshwater Methodist Wednesday 20th September – Cowes Heritage in the Church Hall on Brookside Road. From Open Day at the Porta Cabin, Three Gates 10:30am to 12:30pm. An opportunity for all Road Business Park, Cowes from 10am – 12 local men aged 50+ to get together and have noon. You will be able to browse our archived their monthly chit chat. Turn up and join in for records of photos, maps, research material free. Donations welcomed. Organised by Mike and documents. All are welcome to this FREE Hackleton (Methodist Lay Worker) & Dale event.

Sloan (Community Navigator).

Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24th September Sweetcorn Fayre at Arreton Barns, Main Road, Arreton from 10am – 5pm. Join us for our 11th annual Sweetcorn Festival. There will be

*all event information was correct at time of print.

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Kelvin from West Wight Audio has over 30 years of experience in the electrical, electronics and telecommunications industry.

He is happy to help you with your problems.

For more information or a quote, please contact us on 01983 534440 or printdept@gmail.com

He can sort out issues with your phone, broadband or wifi, move or add telephone sockets. Kelvin can also sort out your connections between your TV, Hi-fi and DVD player if that’s what you need.

Maybe you have an electrical problem too.

Kelvin is happy to look at it and give you an honest answer. If you need appliances or wiring tested for safety reasons he can do that too.

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If you aren’t sure, please call and ask. Advice over the phone is free, and Kelvin is always happy to chat about anything.

For a caring and compassionate service

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Contact Wendy for more info on 07745 451899 Do you want to lose weight • without feeling hungry • and still eat real, delicious food • with a caring and supportive group to help you?

With Slimming World you can!

Come along to Gurnard Primary School on Monday at 5.30pm or 7.30pm or Gurnard Pines on Thursday at 5.30pm or 7.30pm

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With Government figures revealing that obesity rates are rising, more of us are thinking about how we can lose weight. One way is by joining a Slimming World group.

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Having lost weight with Slimming World herself, Wendy wants to help other people change their lives and achieve their weight loss dreams too. She opened a group at Gurnard Primary School in December 2015 and has helped members reach their weight loss targets, come off their diabetes medication, improve their health and look and feel great!

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Slimming World’s plan doesn’t feel like a diet. The eating plan encourages you to eat lots of tasty, filling foods like pasta, rice, potatoes and lean meat and fish. You are never hungry and no foods are banned so there’s no deprivation.

Support is also a key part of any Slimming World group. As someone who has lost weight herself, she knows the challenges people can face, which is why, along with the group, she will be there to support every one of her members all the way to their chosen target weight. Setting targets, sharing recipes and other ideas and working together as a group to overcome challenges and celebrate success is so important to successful weight loss.

Wendy runs Slimming World groups at Gurnard Primary School on Mondays at 5.30pm and 7.30 pm and at Gurnard Pines on Thursdays at 5.30pm and 7.30pm. For more information or to join either pop along or call Wendy on 07745 451899.

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in Gurnard, Cowes & East Cowes Contact Judith for details Tel - 716144 info@judithdidham.co.uk Judith Didham Yoga

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Complete confidentiality is assured.

We know how difficult it is to take that first step, please have the courage to get in touch so we can help you with our FREE course.

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Yoga by Judith Didham First of all, I would like to say a big thank you to all of you who have attended my Yoga classes in 2017. Normally, of course, we would be resuming classes this month, however I am about to have orthopaedic surgery and have been advised to take a reasonable amount of time to convalesce.

Reluctantly, I must therefore not begin my classes again until January 2018. I know this will be disappointing for you but needs must and all that!

Normal service will be resumed in the New Year, when we’ll all be in need of some fabulous Yoga to kick start 2018. All classes will begin week commencing Monday 8 January 2018.

Early till late

(early morning bookings available, just book before 6pm the night before)

Getting you to and from Cowes safely.

www.cowestaxis.com I will remind you again in the January 2018 issue of this magazine. Any newcomers or people returning after a break, do please call me on 716144 or email me on info@ judithdidham.co.uk for the latest information.

From time to time, I will be posting suggestions for your own Yoga practice, words of inspiration and encouragement on Facebook – Judith Didham Yoga. Please take a look.

I look forward to seeing you all in January.

Namaste.

Judith

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