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Welcome to the April issue.

I’m not sure where to start this month, but feel that I have to mention the Coronavirus outbreak that seems to be the only topic in the news at the moment. It’s a very unpredictable time with nobody really knowing how this is going to pan out. We must continue good hand hygiene and just take it one day at a time.

Now on to something positive... whilst I’m writing this the sun is shining and I have washing on the line and it seems to be drying. Let’s hope this is a sign of what is to come.

Easter is just around the corner and there are many Easter themed events happening across the Island. Our ‘Dates for your Diary’ section can be found on pages 10, 11 and 12.

Please note with the ongoing issues around Coronavirus some of the listed events may be subject to change.

This month’s issue is once again packed with news and information along with some great features and advertisers.

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

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News report from Cllr Steve Hastings.

Mobile: 07870127024 E-mail: steve.hastings@iow.gov.uk Twitter - @cllr_hastings The Tour of Britain Final Stage 2021 IOW - The leader of the council has unveiled the route of the Tour of Britain finale should plans to hold it here prove successful. Negotiations are progressing between the Isle of Wight Council and event organisers Sweet Spot to ensure the final stage of the 2021 cycle race takes place on the Island.

At a meeting of the Isle of Wight Association of Local Councils (IWALC), Cllr Dave Stewart revealed the route competitors would take. This is of course great news for the Island and will give great opportunities to Island businesses such as Hotels B & B’s, restaurants, Café’s and Caravan/Camp sites but what about our cycle ways?

Surely if we are going to promote cycle racing here, we should also be promoting the safe use of cycling on a daily bases which would also fit in with our new climate change strategy and action plan developed through our Task and Finish Group as part of the Regeneration and Neighbourhoods Scrutiny Committee.

These routes would need to be off road and purpose built for safety and confidence of parents to allow this to happen. John and I will be talking to officers to look for some funding from Government, especially since Boris Johnson’s announcement of more money available for buses and cycles recently.

We both feel that this is such a good opportunity that it should not be missed and whenever new roads are proposed, good cycle routes should be a major part of the plans.

My reaction to proposals to raid council reserves - I would love to take £1m from reserves or anywhere else for the purpose of promoting more environmental projects, however I don’t feel that this is the right time to be raiding reserves and perhaps we should be looking for avenues such as grants etc. from Government for this purpose.

I have had discussions with officers as part of our Climate Change Strategy to do a similar thing to that proposed by Cllr Lilley but starting with smaller amounts and put a strategy in place with policies to assist with Environmental projects but this Both Cllr John Hobart and myself Cllr Steve Hastings attend these meetings and should be done properly and set out with along with Natasha Dix our hard working a plan and not just grab a million from our precious reserves.

Strategic Manager for Waste and Energy have created the new strategy following Considering the process we have just on from our cross party declaration of a been through with Budget discussions and climate emergency on the Island, so this would seem to us that this is an ideal time finding of savings and how close we have come to having to use a great chunk of to develop safe cycle routes across the reserves just to set a legal and balanced Island and get more people out of their budget, I don’t feel comfortable taking cars and onto two wheels and you never know we might find a budding champion if from reserves prior to having a settlement more of our youth are inspired to cycle to from Government on the fair funding review and our requested Island Deal which school and college.

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News report from Cllr Steve Hastings has been promised but is not in place yet, especially as we have another budget year coming down the line.

I feel it is important to keep up our reserves for real emergencies and not deplete them at this time of risk when we still need to find savings or more income opportunities.

COVID19 - Key messages for members to pass on: Elected members have a role to play in reassuring and informing the public. Advice and guidance on COVID19 can change rapidly and it is important that the messages the public hear are consistent and accurate. For this reason the Isle of Wight Council is advising all public enquirers to look at the www.nhs. uk/coronavirus website for the latest information. This website provides a link to the online 111 coronavirus service which provides advice to returning travellers and people who may be concerned about coronavirus infection following contact with a confirmed case.

A key piece of advice for everyone, including the public, officers, and members is to practice good hand and respiratory hygiene.

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Their regular 12 week courses are attended by local men and women and will help you to move forward with re-built feelings of self-worth, self-esteem and confidence in yourself. The sessions help build support networks, learn new skills and increase self-belief.

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.

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Next course for women begins 5th May at 10am at the Riverside Centre, Newport and for men on 7th May at 10am at the Riverside Centre, Newport.

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Not Gone… Just Relocated!

Visitors to the hospital will have noticed that The Friends of St Mary’s have moved from the foyer cafe at the main entrance to make way for a commercial outlet.

The new Friends’ cafe is now located in the north end of the hospital, next to the Outpatients Department. Although it is “very much smaller” the volunteers are staying positive.

Chairman, Lesley Myland says “it all feels a bit strange at the moment for the cafe not to be in the foyer, but we are determined to carry on serving patients, visitors and hospital staff with our cafes, the twice daily trolley service to the wards, and from our brand new shop. As you know, every penny of profit we make goes to assisting the hospital to buy equipment which makes patient and staff experiences better.

Please keep supporting us as you always have so that we can build on the £1.5 million we have already raised in recent years.

The new shop is bigger and we are improving our range of refreshments, cards and gifts. We are in a better position now too, as we open directly on to the main corridor opposite the reception area at the front of the hospital.

“An excellent team So that has been an offering an exciting challenge”. invaluable service” You can still find NEW! Book online www.mobilevetsurgery.co.uk the Friends serving Stress-free Islandwide “Friendly & reliable refreshments at professional yet Home Visits & the Laidlaw Day very caring” Central Vet Surgery Hospital and now at their new location.

You will find their usual good coffee or tea, sandwiches, Keyhole CT toasted teacakes, a Surgery Scans variety of snacks and Watergate Rd, Newport, PO30 1XP 01983 212999 newspapers. And of course the usual warm welcome and good service they have been providing for 32 years at St Mary’s.

Don’t forget that they are also in the Ryde Wellbeing Centre.

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Freshwater Parish Council

Working For The Community. Cllr Anne Bamford

Precept - This April we have put our precept up by just 3%. This covers all the things that we are now responsible for as a parish council including supporting the library, West Wight Sports and Community Centre, our Community Connector Adam, Just Ask Mel, The Memorial hall, Skatepark and MUGA, land management, allotments, boat park as well as our increasing list of smaller projects. I would like to thank both the councillors and clerks for all the work they undertook to prepare the 2020/2021 budget prior to setting the precept. It is important for us to consult with the residents of Freshwater and we did this through our Consultation Day in January.

Cllr Fleury, Chair of Finance, stated ‘I am acutely aware that we must get value for money, which after all is public money, and we will always attempt to obtain grants towards our major projects, operating within current Financial Regulations’.

Land Management - Cllr Murphy hopes you enjoyed the beautiful array of spring flowers along School Green Road. The first blossoms are now appearing on the fruit trees, alongside the daffodils and primroses in our new community orchard on The Stroud. Four hundred and twenty new native trees have been planted around bordering areas of both The Stroud and Jubilee field. These areas have been formed to encourage more wildflowers and wildlife, the grass will not be mowed in these areas. The next part of the plan is to develop more edible planting in public areas around the village and to eventually establish an edible landscapetrail.

Allotments - Our allotments are located within the village wildlife corridor along Longhalves Lane. It is a lovely location for

local residents to be able to grow their own food. They are very popular and we always have a long waiting list. Five plots have now become available this year and have been allocated to people that have been waiting the longest. The fees cover the maintenance work that has to be carried out during the year. Unfortunately due to the loss of 19 plots because of badger problems we are no longer able to offer plots to Totland residents. Clodagh Pearce our Administrative Assistant manages the allotments and if you phone the parish office she will always be happy to answer your questions or queries.

Boat Park - We now have the lease to the Boat Park and the surrounding area which is situated at Freshwater Bay. Emma Carter our Assistant Clerk now has a new role with managing the area and we will soon be renting out spaces with yearly permits. We already have a waiting list. If anyone wishes to rent a space to store their boats, please get in contact with Emma on 752000 or mail your contact details to emma.carter@freshwater-parish.org.uk Just Ask Mel - Our Place continues for the time being – including our new family sessions running Thursdays 3pm – 5pm at West Wight Sports and Community Centre. We’ll be weaving our way into the Easter season with our Yarn Art for Families sessions. Bring the children along for some crafting fun (plus toast and jam). In light of Coronavirus we will be monitoring the situation and will be making decisions regarding future Our Place sessions shortly.

Great to see the village looking so lovely as it begins to bloom.

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DATES FOR YOUR DIARY Saturday 4th April – 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 donation to help keep your community radio station running.

Saturday 4th and Sunday 5th April – Indoor Easter Craft Market at Butterfly World & Medina Garden Centre from 10am. Crafts from across the island can be found under one roof with 36 stalls to shop from. Crafts include photography, Jewellery, carpentry, ironmongery, sewn goods, candles, crochet, home fragrances, laser wood, personalised gifts and much more! Meet the Easter Bunny as he hops around site and join us for an Easter Egg hunt with guaranteed chocolate at the end. Dog friendly, Free large car park.

Monday 6th April - Isle of Wight Family History Society invite you to a talk by Sarah Lang “Wedding Traditions”. Held in the Hunnyhill Room, Riverside Centre, Newport PO30 2QR. Doors open 7 pm talk starts 7.30 lasts about 45 minutes.

Open meeting and everyone is welcome.

Admission, members of the Isle of Wight FHS - £1; non-members - £2

Friday 10th and Saturday 11th April – Isle of Wight Spring Art & Garden Fair at Northwood House and park from 10am – 5pm. A fantastic collection of different exhibitors of all types, including plant nurseries from the Island and mainland.

Plants, shrubs, garden machinery, tools, landscaping products and even hot tubs will all be on display over the two-day event. Some of the best Island artists will be exhibiting their work in the Art Showcase in the Northwood House Ball Room and Dining Room. There will be a live painting demonstration complete with some human models as subject matter throughout the weekend, where visitors can have a go at sketching and painting with tuition from experienced Island artists in situ. Entry to the event is free, although donations are very welcome to support the ongoing work of Northwood House Charitable Trust.

Friday 10th April – Easter Fayre at Isle of Wight Cats Protection Adoption Centre, 122 Marlborough Road, Ryde from 12 noon until 3pm. A fun day for all the family.

Saturday 11th April – Easter Saturday Duck Race on the River Yar. Yarmouth Carnival Committee have organised the release of more than 1500 little ducks to race from 4pm on the river by the Yar Bridge. Cash prizes to be won.

Ducks are £1 each from Holdings, Harwoods, the Pharmacy and from the Sailing Club on the day if there are any left.

Friday 10th and Sunday 12th April – The Needles Landmark FREE Easter Egg Hunt from 1pm – 1.45pm. Egg Hunt, Egg & Spoon Race and special guest the Easter Bunny. Throughout the Easter Holidays there will also be ‘free’ Children’s entertainment and Music, taking place in Monday 13th April – Easter Car Boot Sale Festival Street. at Chale Recreation Ground. Set up time 9am. Buyers from 9.30am.

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DATES FOR YOUR DIARY Monday 20th April – Free CPR and Defibrillator Workshop by Jigsaw Training and Development Services to be held West Wight Sports & Community centre.

Everyone welcome from 12.30-1.30pm or 1.30-2.30pm. Please email jigsawtads@ gmail.com for further info and to book your place.

Friday 24th April – Enjoy a Mexican Feast and social evening with Four Seasons Cookery Academy and West Wight Sports & Community Centre. Tickets are £12.50 and start time is 7pm with licensed bar.

For more information see reception at WWSCC or call 752168.

Workers Tickets (with a valid work ID) will be 50% off the full adult price - £15.

Tickets from www.ticketsource.co.uk/ spectrumfestivaliow.

REGULAR EVENTS Every Monday – Brighstone Men’s Shed from 10am to 12 noon. Set in the grounds of Brighstone Grange, on the road between Brighstone and Mottistone, Brighstone Men’s Shed is the first on the island to be associated with a care home. Hosted by Island Healthcare, it is hoped that this shed can be at the heart of the local community. The building has just had its roof replaced, and so the next phase of building a shed to be proud of is now in full swing. For further information go to https://iowsheds.org.uk/brighstoneshed/ or call 07983 532144

Saturday 25th April – The Newchurch Male Voice Choir, with guest artiste’s “Quintisle” will be presenting a concert in support of ‘Cruse Bereavement’ Charity at All Saint’s Church, Gurnard. Entry is free, there will be refreshments and a retiring collection.

Every Monday, Wednesday & Friday from Concert will start at 7.30pm.

10am – 3pm – West Wight Men in Sheds, Saturday 25th April – Spectrum – The Totland Recreation Ground. Come along Autism Festival at Cowes Enterprise and Learn Things, Make Things & Drink College, Crossfield Avenue, Cowes. Tea. Why not come along on a Monday Organisers are bringing so many amazing morning between 10 -12 for our weekly things to this festival, there really is coffee morning and find out what we are nothing else in the whole of the UK all about. quite like this! The festival is completely centered around the autism spectrum Every Monday - The Games Lounge for and will be a Music and Sensory Festival, 50+ year olds at the West Wight Sports with everyone involved having a link with & Community Centre. Drop in anytime ASD. The festival will be run in association between 1pm and 4pm. Entrance fee £2. with Ability Dogs 4 Young People IOW. Take part for free with table tennis, pool, Prices Adults, age 12 and over £30, Under board games etc. and socialise over hot 12’s £25 and babies up to 12 months free. drink refills.

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DATES FOR YOUR DIARY REGULAR EVENTS

24th April – Time Bank’s Plastic refill Every Tuesday – Freshwater Chess Club scheme – 2pm to 4pm meet at the Conservative Club, Queens Road, Freshwater in the quiet upstairs 29th April – Cookery Book Group – 2pm room from 7pm until 10pm.

New to 3.30pm – new members welcome members welcome of all grades. Contact Derek Rouse on 752911 for further Every first and third Monday of the month – Over 60’s Tea & Chat at Freshwater information.

Library. Meet new friends, and enjoy a Every Wednesday - Bridge at the West biscuit and a cuppa. 10am to 12pm Wight Sports & Community Centre.

From 2pm to 4pm. Turn up and play for £2. Group participants are made up of learners, intermediate and experienced players who jointly share their knowledge whilst enjoying socialising around friendly likeminded folk.

Every first and third Tuesday of the month. at 10am - Knit and Natter/Crochet and Chatter Group.

Last Tuesday of the month - Listening Group for people with sight loss – last Tuesday of the month – 11am to 12pm Every 1st and 3rd Thursday afternoon – new members welcome.

- Freshwater Gentle Duplicate Bridge Club from 2pm to 4.30pm at Freshwater Rhymetime - Every Friday at 10.30am Conservative Club, Queens Road, PO40 Suitable for children up to 5 9ES. Fee: £2.50 (includes tea/coffee and Every Tuesday - Scrabble from 1.30pm to biscuits) 4pm – new members welcome

Every Thursday: Over 50s table tennis takes place at West Wight Sports and Second and fourth Tuesday of the month Community Centre, 1.30 - 2.30 p.m. £2.00 – Write Club from 7pm to 9pm. New members welcome

FRESHWATER LIBRARY EVENTS

Second and fourth Tuesday of the month Storytime at 10.30am – suitable for children aged 1 to 5

1st April – Freshwater Library Reading Group – pop into library if they would like Every Friday Morning - someone from to join the Archive Group is in the library from 10am 8th April – Easter Craft Drop in for children – 10am to 12pm Every Wednesday - Mahjong – 10am to 12pm – new members welcome 15th April – FOFL film night – Cats – 7pm All event information was correct at time of print.

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Totland Parish Council News liquid and fabric conditioner. Prices are competitive and calculated by volume. Cash only please.

• first Friday of month at St Saviours Car Boot Sales: Due to the amount of rain Church Hall 11-12 in Totland fourth Friday of the month at we have had since November the Common • Freshwater Library 2-4 NEW VENUE is very wet added to this the Coronavirus • last Thursday of the month at has put doubt as to whether these will West Wight Sports Centre 10-12 go ahead. Please keep updated on our website and/or Facebook page for regular Parish Council meet on the 2nd Monday updates. and bi-monthly. Therefore, dates for the next meetings are as follows: Monday Delivery Service: The Village Bakery are 11th May, Monday 13th July, Monday offering a door step delivery service to 14th September, Monday 9th November. the over 70’s of their Bakery products.

Planning meetings will be called as They will also be sourcing milk and and when required with Extra Ordinary eggs. Call Dave between 9am and 11am meetings being called in between should on 716400 or leave a message at any they be required. The Annual Parish time. Remember to leave your name and Meeting will be held at the end of May, telephone number. date to follow.

Men in Sheds continues to run in Totland Foodbank and they are open on Thursdays between The Parish Office will continue to be a 2pm and 4pm at Turf Walk (weather Collection Point for the Foodbank and dependent), all are welcome. we welcome donations for this very good We also have West Wight Men in Sheds cause and ask if you can please support. who meet Monday, Wednesday and Friday on the Recreation Ground. You CONTACT DETAILS: Parish Clerk – Mrs can check out their Facebook page West Helen Gibbs - Telephone 756028 Wight Men in Sheds to see what they are Totland Parish Council, Winchester doing. On Thursday’s they will hold a House, The Broadway, Totland Bay, PO39 woman only session from 10am to 1pm, 0AX. is this something you might be interested in, drop in to their shed on the Recreation The parish office opening days and times are: Monday 10.30am to 12.30pm and Ground and see what is going on.

Tuesday to Thursday 9.30am – 12.30pm.

Email: totlandparishco@googlemail.

West Wight Timebank pop up eco com or follow the Clerk on Twitter @ refill scheme continues to run. You can TotlandClerk. The parish council also take your empty plastic bottles to have have a Facebook page which is updated them refilled with washing up liquid, regularly. multipurpose cleaner, liquid soap, shampoo, conditioner, shower gel, laundry Open Spaces: Phase 2 of our Stokes Green project has commenced with the ferns being planted. We have also completed Colwell Common tree planting.

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APRIL 2020

COVID-1 (CORONAVIRUS) What FYTbus is doing to protect our passengers and volunteers:We don't want the people who use and work for our service to be put off by the fear of catching the virus, so we have equipped our minibuses with handgel and tissues, and our crews are regularly wiping down all the surfaces that passengers touch (handrails, seat-belt fasteners, headrests, etc.,) at regular intervals during their shifts, in an effort to give some protection to our highly valued volunteers and our cherished passengers. N.B. If anyone should feel unwell whilst aboard the bus, they should let the crew know, so that they can be taken home, and the contact details of the other passengers on the bus will be taken as a precaution.

FYTbus TIMETABLES, including our popular CREDIT-CARD SIZED version, are available on our buses and on our website (see below), or you can pick one up from our Totland office, Brookside Health and Leisure centres, libraries, pharmacies and shops in Freshwater, Totland and Yarmouth.

APRIL EXCURSIONS. As usual, these will be on a door to door basis, with the minibus picking you up from and delivering you back to your home. If you would like more information, give us a call, between 09.45 and 12.30 any weekday, or leave a message on our answering machine and we’ll call you back.

Remember to book early if you would like to travel on one or more of our trips, by phoning our office on 01983 752917. If a minimum number of bookings is not achieved for an excursion, we might have to cancel it (as you will appreciate, we have to cover our costs), but we will always let you know. Excursions will be confirmed (or cancelled) by phone, one day before departure. Please note that bus passes are not accepted on our excursions.

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CAN WE MAKE IT EASIER FOR YOU TO REACH ST MARY’S HOSPITAL? For information about our door-to-door Dial-A-Ride service to St Mary’s on Tuesdays and Thursdays, ( £6.00 return fare) please call our office on 752917.

Why not visit our Charity shop on Totland Broadway ? Every weekday our Routes B & C pass the door, and we have a variety of stock to suit everyone. .

Wight Community Access – FYTbus, Winchester House, The Broadway, Totland Bay. PO39 0AX Tel: 01983 752917

Web: www.fytbus.org.uk

Email: info@fytbus.org.uk