Island Magazines East Cowes & Whippingham June 2019 issue

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Come along and join in with other like minded people in our fun and friendly Older Persons Youth Club which runs from 10.30am until 12.30 every Thursday. It’s a great way to meet new people and have fun - you can also enjoy a bacon sandwich for just £1

Crafty Knit & Natter

Do you knit, crochet or just want to get crafty whilst having a good old natter and a cup of tea? If you do then our Crafty Knit & Natter groups are perfect for you. Come along every Wednesday from 10.30am - 12.30.

Share & Care Club

This group is aimed to beat loneliness and is a time to come together for companionship, activities and discussion topics or if you prefer you can just sit, watch & relax. This group takes place on the first Sunday of the month from 11am -3pm.

Please bring some pre-packed savoury or sweet food to share with everyone.

All groups are held at the Parkside Pavilion, Vectis Road, East Cowes and the price is just £2 per person per group.

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Another month has flown by and here we are with the June issue. As I write this introduction the sun is shining and I really hope that June is the start of the summer season and we get to enjoy many more sunny days here on the Island.

I have already had my first picnic of the year at the beach, it was lovely and sunny one moment and the next it was raining, thankfully not heavy but I was in a difficult conundrum; do I pack up and run to the car as quickly as I could or do I ride it out and get wet. Well, I did the latter but after 20 minutes I gave up!

This months front cover is amazing and all thanks to local photographer Nick Edwards.

You can read all about Nicks passion on page 5.

Keeping on the wildlife theme, on page 14 you can read all about helping to save hedgehogs here on the Island.

June is a busy month with events happening across the Island and you will find our ‘Dates for your Diary’ on pages 8 and 9 and don’t forget Father’s Day is on Sunday 16th June.

I hope you all have a great month and I look forward to catching up with you soon.

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Island Hares Once again Island Magazines is thrilled to be able to feature such an amazing photo on the front cover and if you haven’t already guessed the photographer is of course ‘Hare Whisperer’ Nick Edwards.

Nick isn’t just known on the Island for his passion of these mesmerising animals as earlier this year another of his amazing hare photographs made him a finalist in the huge and prestigious Sony World Photography Awards 2019. Out of over 326,000 entries from 196 countries, Nicks Island hares were chosen to be in the final selection, handbook and exhibition! What an achievement and well done Nick.

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East Cowes Town Council - Clerks Report Now that we are into spring and looking forward to the summer months ahead, many of the facilities operated and maintained by the Town Council are being appreciated. The paddling pool has recently been refurbished and is already being enjoyed.

It is hoped that as many people as possible will make use of the Esplanade, Skate Park, Multi Gym and recreation ground play areas as well as quieter spots like Cadet’s Walk. The Town Council appeals to members of the public to use litter bins provided or take litter home with them to keep the town looking good. Many thanks to those of you who took part in the community litter pick organised by the Town Council and attended by councillors.

Volunteers collected 65kg of rubbish in just two hours. These will be taking place several times a year.

Despite the number of ways we can communicate these days people often say they do not know what is going on.

In addition to finding out information in this publication the Town Council now produces a monthly newsletter “East Cowes Town Crier”. Copies are distributed around the town and are also available in the Library and from the lobby of the Town Hall. For those of you who would rather access information online you will be pleased to hear that a new website is currently being put together.

The Crossways development is a concern to people of the town. Sarah Chatwin from ERMC, who have been commissioned to assist with the public consultation, attended a Town Council meeting in May 6

to explain what will be happening during June.

There will be 2 exhibition drop in sessions as well as interactive web-based information. It is expected that the developers will submit an outline planning application for this residential scheme during August/September. After this formal consultation takes place with the Local Planning Authority. If the outline application is approved a second set of exhibitions will be held giving the local community opportunity to comment during March/April 2020.

The Town Council has also received an update concerning the demolition works at Red Funnel and continues to be proactive with regard to the proposed traffic schemes for the town centre. More information should be forthcoming early in the summer.

May was a busy month. The Mayor invited local people to attend the Annual Town Meeting on 9th May. This community meeting was well attended with contributions from Community Spirited, East Cowes Heritage Centre, East Cowes Community Partnership and the East Cowes Business Association. You may be able to see snippets of the meeting when the film “Lift the Lid on Island Culture” is complete– a project funded by the Isle of Wight Council in conjunction with The Arts Council.

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DATES FOR YOUR DIARY Every Thursday in June at 8pm and Sunday 9th June at 3pm– Vectis Brass Band in concert at Rylstone Gardens at 8pm. This FREE concert will feature traditional marches, beautiful hymn tunes, talented soloists and modern brass band music. Held in the wonderful surroundings of Rylstone Gardens you can hire a deckchair for £1 or visit the refreshment kiosk. Concert may be cancelled in case of rain, check updates on our facebook page https://www.facebook. com/vectisbrassiow Saturday 1st June - Coffee morning/open day at Vectis Radio from 10am - 12pm. Come along to 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 1st June – Joe Ellis Trust Fun Day at Arreton Barns from 10am – 4pm. Sporting Bears car rides, stalls, arena events, Magic by Andy and much more. Free Entry Sunday 2nd June – Northwood House Car Boot Sale and Gardening Jumble and Plant Sale. Now is the time to get out in the garden and get growing - you never know what you might find! Entry is free for buyers from 10:00 am. Refreshments and toilets will be available in the Stable Cafe. Sellers: £5 a car £10 a van, set up from 9:00 am. No need to pre-book – Just turn up Sunday 2nd June – Table Top sale at Unitarian Meeting House, High Street, Newport in aid of The 4Ps Training School CIC and Vectis Radio CIC. £5 per table, bring your own table. Sellers set up from 9am. Refreshments available. 50p entrance per person. To book your space contact Sharon on 521341.

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Tuesday 4th June at 10am or Thursday 6th June at 6pm - Break the Cycle’s next 12 module Mind the Gap course for women who have suffered domestic abuse. Both courses are the same and are being held at the Riverside Centre, Newport. For more information email hello@breakthecycle.org. uk or just turn up on the day that best suits you.

Saturday 15th June – East Cowes Methodist Church Ladies Group invite you to join them for a Cream Tea Afternoon from 3-5pm at the Church. There will be a raffle and all funds raised are in aid of their 2019 Charity – Ability Dogs for Young People.

Friday 21st June - The East Cowes Evangelical Church, Clarence Road East Cowes, Clarries Club for seniors, welcome you along to hear PC Steven Hill (Hampshire & IOW Neighbourhood watch officer) talking on safer communities. Meeting starts at 10-30am and there will be refreshments served after. New faces always welcome. For further information, please contact Derek or Myra Tel. 717895 Saturday 22nd June - Clearance Sale at Cowes Methodist Church, Birmingham Road from 10.30 to 12.30. Raising funds for the Foodbank and Cowes Methodist Church.

Saturday 22nd June – Armed Forces Day, The Quay, Newport from 11am – 5pm. There will be parade of service personnel, veterans, standard bearers and cadets being led by Her Majesty’s Royal Marine Band, Collingwood followed by local bands, starting at 1115hrs on Drill Hall Road, Newport marching along the High Street, to The Quay (Riverside) where the salute will be taken by the

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DATES FOR YOUR DIARY Lord-Lieutenant of the Isle of Wight Mrs Susie Sheldon, JP. An all day programme is planned at The Quay, to include stalls, exhibitions, military vehicles and more

Saturday 22nd June – Shorwell Midsummer Fair 2019 at Northcourt Manor, Main Road, Shorwell, PO30 3JG from 1.30pm – 5pm. A traditional village fair held in the grounds of Northcourt. The fair is run entirely by locals. The money raised goes to support local charities, community groups and organisations. 2019 will mark the fairs 59th consecutive year. There is free parking in an adjacent field. Admission £2 and Children under 16yrs free.

Tuesday 25th June - East Cowes Methodist Church Ladies Group invite you to join them for their Annual Coffee Evening from 7-9pm at the Church. There will be a Bring and Buy and other stalls, competitions and a raffle. All funds raised are in aid of their 2019 Charity – Ability Dogs for Young People.

Saturday 29th June – Isle of Wight Mardi Gras – Biosphere Island, Ryde Town Centre. This year’s carnival is focused on the Biosphere which is linked to the AONB’s application for the Isle of Wight to be a Biosphere Island.

The carnival will be created by local schools and community groups on themes and topics that celebrate the environment, history and culture of the Island. It will feature 800 children and young people in fabulous carnival costumes performing some great choreography. Carnival starts at 3pm. Free event.

Saturday 29th June –The Round the Island Race - The boats pass round the Needles Lighthouse, along the south-west coast of the Island to St. Catherine’s Point and then up

across Sandown Bay to round the Bembridge Ledge Buoy. The fleet then makes its way either side of No Man’s Land Fort and across Osborne Bay to the finish line back at Cowes.

First race start time is 7.30am and you can keep up to date with information by going to www.roundtheisland.org.uk Sunday 30th June – Royal Isle of Wight County Show at Northwood Showground from 9am – 5pm. You’ll be royally entertained with prize winning animals, tractor rides, local food, sheep shearing, show jumping, arts and crafts and much more. You can ‘have a go’ and get involved in all kinds of activities that are included in your entry ticket, including clay pigeon shooting, driving a 4x4, handling a pig, woodland fun and loads more for all the family. This is a show for all the family, and that includes your dog. Adults £9 online from iwcountyshow.co.uk or £10 on the gate.

Under 16’s free.

Regular Events Every Wednesday - Crafty Knit & Natter from 10.30 until 12.30 at Parkside Pavilion, Vectis Road, East Cowes. Organised by Community Spirited. Come along and meet other like minded people. £2 per person. Call 296592 for further information.

Every Thursday – Older Persons Youth Club from 10.30 until 12.30 at Parkside Pavilion, Vectis Road, East Cowes. Organised by Community Spirited. Come along and join in this friendly group. £2 per person.

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News Report from Town & County Cllr Karl Love - East Cowes.

Email: karl.love@iow.gov.uk Facebook: Cllr Karl Love There are so many people I need to thank for the huge effort involved in making the East Cowes 2019 Bicentennial Event the success it was . Two years of planning went into the preparation and we were delighted and honoured to have received HRH the Duke of Kent, the Mayor of Coburg and the decedents of Abdul Karim to our town to mark the occasion.

In particularly I wanted to thank our organising committee within the East Cowes Community Partnership, The Business Association, The Town Council, IWC and the sponsorship which we have received.

A special mention needs to be made however to the work of Ken Wheeler for the creation of the Queen Victoria Town Trail, Lin Kemp in creating the Town Tapestry and David Hill for his work on the Bicentennial V&A Bench.

Osborne House and the RNLI also held events along with the Heritage Centre and Space 5.

The Whippingham and Osborne ward election takes place on 20th June. Change only happens when communities join together and express themselves through the ballot box. It’s important to cast your vote in whichever political box you choose to endorse.

Whippingham, Osborne and East Cowes share many commonalities and issues. I, and the people of the ward look forward to a fresh new political representation.

On other news, have you noticed the new town street furniture arriving and the painting of benches and poles in the last month! Many of the seats in the town and along the Esplanade have been replaced as part of the ongoing maintenance by Island Roads and improvements made by the Town Council. There is certainly a fresh feel to our community but we should not forget that our town has many living within it who can barely 10

pay household bills. The aim of IWC must be to also raise the living standard of its population and to facilitate increased job and career opportunities. We must continue to make East Cowes a great place to live and to work.

East Cowes is the sparkling jewel in the Island regeneration crown and we must look after it and try to shape our communities destiny, as we the local people would want to see it developed.

In other news the Crossways Agricultural Land, adjacent to Queensgate school, is back in the headlines for intended housing redevelopment. We have not received much information about the proposed development to-date however, it’s reported that it’s a housing complex development proposal only.

Consultation is expected to commence in June.

I will keep you informed of any developments as I receive the updates myself.

Our community and island people were also only recently consulted about the Island Plan where local people unanimously rejected the scale of building on our island proposed by Isle of Wight Council. During this consultation I along with the East Cowes town council and many others, requested that the crossways agricultural site remains an important open green buffer and wildlife zone. It’s an important feeding ground for rare bats and birds who can be observed most evenings over the fields. We must also recognise that East Cowes and Whippingham is a peninsula with a single road in and out.

We do not have the infrastructure to sustain large-scale developments like this. We also have an arterial road which carries more than 50% of the islands incoming and exiting transportation. I’m not against small-scale housing development where brown field sites can be utilised and introduce new environmental features that add value to the community.

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Finally, the Red Funnel terminal development, and the redevelopment of the Columbine building and surrounding area is currently looking open and spacious with the removal of buildings. There is going to be future development within this location and again we do not yet know what this will look like.

There have been serious implications for our ship builders and a great deal still hangs in the balance. We hope and will press for community inclusion and consultation in reshaping our town environment. A small group of people have been working towards a development plan proposal for the Columbine building and looking at the possibility of it becoming a museum of living local Maritime Heritage, something along the lines of the Victoria and Albert Museum. This is of course a long-term plan and presumes the positive relocation to improved local construction site, for our towns important shipbuilders. The Isle of Wight Council is attempting to purchase the Columbine Buildings and the surrounding lands owned by Homes England.

I am informed that planning work is continuing for the redesign of road layouts for our town. The implementation is expected to be completed by the summer of 2020. I am following this closely to ensure that wherever possible the scheme meets the needs of our local people as a priority and includes green measures, such as cycleways and safe walking routes. Any scheme needs to be consulted upon by the people. To this end, I have suggested that East Cowes town council develop its own town green policy and action plans. This would not simply be about the town centre but about the community we live in as a whole.

As we move into the summer months I wish you all a great summer and please remember, to slap on lots of suncream and to take your beach or countyside picnic rubbish away with you.

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Hedgehogs are at threat of extinction with numbers declining rapidly so helping everyone be more aware is really important. If you want to encourage hedgehogs into your garden make sure you have small square entry points, always have water available and you can provide dog or cat biscuits too. If you think a hedgehog is in trouble. Place in a light coloured towel in a high sided box and call Jacquie or Zoe on 01983 613145 who will offer the advice you need.

Some key things to be aware of. If a Hedgehog is seen in the daylight it might be in trouble, as they are nocturnal animals. They might be a new mother moving a nest especially if she has been disturbed. Watch for signs she is moving her nest. If not, it probably needs checking over. In the autumn the juvenile’s born will likely be too small to hibernate so they will need to come to us for the winter. Be careful when clearing your garden too as we see many strimming injuries, always feel around before gardening.

If there is obvious injury or you are just not sure always call us so we will take them in.

We visit vets if need be and rehabilitate them often releasing them back to where they were found.

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