Island Magazines Freshwater, Totland & Yarmouth area January 2017 Edition

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Dear Readers Welcome to the first issue of 2017 and a Happy New Year to you all.

I hope you all had an enjoyable Christmas and were able to spend it as you wanted. If you still have turkey left over and want a quick and easy recipe then go to page 13 for some inspiration.

The Christmas decorations will soon be coming down and being packed away for another year and on page 19 you will find all you need to know with regard to recycling your real Christmas tree.

January is a quiet month on the Island and therefore there are only a few events happening and you will find details of these on page 18.

Inside this issue you will also find the regular news reports which keep us up to date with whats happening in our area and you will also find an assortments of advertisers covering everything you could possible need.

I hope you all have a good start to the New Year and I look forward to catching up with you next month.

Until then....

Debbie

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Monthly News Report by John Medland IW Councillor for Freshwater South. Tel: 07543 309 219 or email jcmedland@outlook.com This month I am writing with my Parish Councillor hat on.

From 10am on Wednesday January 25th Freshwater Parish Council will be holding its annual public consultation at the Memorial Hall where all residents are invited to come and make your suggestions on how we can improve local public amenities.

In the evening from 7pm there will be a formal public meeting to discuss the recommendations for the Parish budget for 2017 to 2018. The Parish Council is proposing an increase in the local tax or ‘precept’. For full details of the proposals please visit the Parish website.

During the day parishioners views will be sought on the range of new projects that the parish is planning to start on its various public assets. Many of these have or are being transferred to the Parish Council by the IW Council. We are also planning to use this event for the public launch of the Avenue Road Business Community which we hope will be self-managing with Parish support.

For example the Parish now owns the library and is running it in partnership with the IW Council Library Service and the Friends of Freshwater Library (FOFL). “We are hoping to follow up the agreement at last year’s consultation to extend the library into a much larger cultural centre through an application to the Heritage Lottery Fund” said the Parish Chairman Mike Wheeler. What do you think this centre could or should contain and provide?

Mike Wheeler has been the force behind the provision of free car parking provided by the Parish Council in the run up to Christmas and for the project to redesign Avenue Road.

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This is a partnership between Island Roads, Freshwater Parish Council and IW Council.

This month work will begin on new kerbing, pavements and crossing points. This will lead to some disruption. The resurfacing of the newly designed road will follow in March.

The Parish Council is also about to take ownership of Stroud and the former school playing fields. Our current idea is to develop Stroud into a public park. What do you think this space should be used for? What facilities do you think should be included?

The public toilets at Moa Place and Gate Lane are also being transferred to Parish control.

The Parish is considering hiring a part time asset manager to look after these and other parish assets. What should the future be for the Golden Hill Park and Afton Nature Reserve? These are now managed by the local charity Gift to Nature with the financial support of the Parish.

Should the Parish take over control of the IW Council run car parks? There would be a major cost as IW Council and gets a significant income from these. Could we find a way to take a greater income from the car parks as Ventnor Town Council has been able to do?

There is also a question over the future of the parish allotments which are being invaded by a huge badger sett. Should the Parish find a new site for allotment holders who wish to move and the list of people who are waiting to be allocated an allotment?

What should be the long term future of the Parish office? Would it make more sense for the Council to meet in other locations and if so where would be best?

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Resolutions….

It’s that time of the year again, when we say goodbye to one year and welcome in another.

It’s traditional to make yearly resolutions, which normally get broken before the last of the Turkey is used up and bubble and squeak is on the menu for the fourth day running.

good luck for the forthcoming year. I’m not convinced with this but one tradition that really makes my mind boggle is that in some countries it’s good luck to eat foods like black eyed peas, ham and cabbage because it is thought they bring prosperity. If you want to have a Happy New Year, don’t eat lobster or We can thank the Babylonians for this tradition chicken. Lobsters can move backward and as it is believed they were the first to make chickens can scratch in reverse, so it is thought New Year’s resolutions and the early Christians these foods could bring a reversal of fortune. believed the first day of the new year should Just to be safe I think I might just have a be spent reflecting on past mistakes and sandwich for lunch on New Year’s Day now. resolving to improve oneself in the new year.

If you want a good New Year tip then I suggest My resolutions are pretty much the same year you make sure your car is securely locked as after year and the reason being is because I statistics from the National Insurance Crime break them Bureau revealed that year after more vehicles are year. They stolen on New Year’s are standard Day than any other resolutions holiday. Does anybody and include know why this would be at least four because I certainly can’t maybe five understand it? from the list of top ten Another tradition in resolutions, which are lose weight, eat more Colombia, Cuba and Puerto Rico is that some healthily, exercise more, be more patient, stick families stuff a large doll, which is called to a budget, stop smoking, save money, get Mr. Old Year, with memories from the past more organised, find a better job and to just year. They also dress him in clothes from the be a better person over all. It’s good to know I outgoing year. At midnight, he is set ablaze, am not alone in my thinking and planning and thus burning away the bad memories. I failing!!!!! would imagine this could be quite satisfying and a cleansing routine, to forget the past and Traditions go back a long way and each move on to a bright future. Now where did I country has its different beliefs – take Italy put that doll which I can dress in that ghastly for example… apparently Italians wear red knitted jumper I got for Christmas… underwear on New Year’s Day to bring good luck all year long. I do hope they wear clothes Whatever your traditions are I hope you have on top otherwise that will certainly be a sight fun doing them and good luck with your for sore eyes. resolutions I hope you at least last until the end of January and I wish you all a Happy and Back in ancient times it was believed that Peaceful New Year. noisemaking and fireworks on New Year’s eve were thought to dispel evil spirits and bring Debbie 6

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Report from Stuart Hutchinson: West Wight Ward. White Acre, Main Road, Wellow, Yarmouth PO41 0TD Tel:760048 email stu.hutch@btinternet.com.

As the New Year unfolds we all look to better times, especially those looking for work, and businesses trying not just to survive, but to prosper.

The Island Council must help.

Secondly, raising taxes. That’s easy for the Council, but takes money from your pocket that you would otherwise spend, which helps the economy. And the capping regime means that a tax rise is nowhere near enough to pay for the increased demand on We are pressing the government to accept services. that there are special costs to running Raising charges helps, though there are business or Council services on an Island, but relatively few things the Council can charge apart from a recognition that some support for, the most noticeable being car parking. is needed for our growing and increasingly That’s been done, and we know that it’s infirm elderly population, it appears that not just unpopular but harms the small we shall see no change until the fair funding businesses on which our town centres review set for 2020. depend.

So after several years of relentless cuts it is good to see that, at last, the current administration has recognised that business growth and development is the way forward, if we are to support and retain the services people need.

We are just at the beginning of an ambitious growth and regeneration programme put before the Council’s Executive, shortly before Christmas, and open for debate and approval

by Council towards the end of this month.

Borrowing is only justifiable if it delivers a return, by investing in infrastructure and supporting the economy. We may want to do that, because at the moment the Council can borrow at rates of just over 2% across 25 years.

Lastly and best of all, is to put policies and programmes in place to grow the economy.

That’s what, at long last, is beginning to happen. There are proposals for economic regeneration in key areas, the Medina Valley, Ryde, the Bay area of Sandown and Shanklin, I have said before in this column that the and Newport centre, focussed around the only ways we are able to balance our income Quay. against expenditure is to cut costs, raise taxes, increase charges, borrow, or grow the We need that vision to extend to the West economy.

Wight, though we must recognise that in this very rural area, development of jobs and Cutting costs, once you have realised all the business needs to be the right size and type, efficiency savings you can, has an impact on high value, in tune with our rural setting, and service delivery. We have seen that as we supported by the local community. rely more and more on the growing band of local volunteers that help to keep services Together, we can do that. going. There are so many, that reading this, you may be one of them. If so, my grateful thanks.

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Totland Parish Council News Happy New Year to you all and I hope you had a wonderful Christmas and New Year.

We have a number of exciting projects planned again for this year and will continue to keep you updated monthly.

What the Parish Council achieved in 2016 The Parish Council held an Open Day last year asking for your opinions on the Parish Council 1. Taking on the responsibility for the Public Toilets in Totland.

2. Supporting the West Wight Sports & Community Centre.

3. Colwell Common grass cutting.

4. The Broadway Car Park.

The Parish Council listened and acted accordingly. We are coming to the end of our first year looking after the two Public Toilets. Totland Beach block has been painted and new lighting was installed making them brighter and more pleasant for users. (A letter made it into the County Press a couple of months ago praising the cleanliness of these toilets). We have also continued to support the West Wight Sports & Community Centre and agreed to cut Colwell Common completely. The Parish Council are still talking to the Isle of Wight Council with regards to the Car Park and are still aiming to take control of this in the future.

In addition the Isle of Wight Council has also agreed to split the Weston School site into two, the main building as one part and the field and car park the second part. The Parish Council has agreed to maintain the

field and car park and will be available for use by the Community. We are hoping to have the contract completed by the end of this month.

Open Spaces The committee have met recently and I can confirm phase II of the parish tree maintenance will start early this year with phase III following on. Turf Walk, where the badger work was carried out, will not be turfed as reported last month but reseeded early Spring. The Parish Council were advised to deal with the moles before this took place and a contractor has been working with them on this matter. Sadly, the mesh weld fencing which was taken without permission from Turf Walk has not been returned and this theft has been reported to the police. The overgrown brambles on the Recreation Ground will be cut back soon, in time for spring.

Garden Bags; Better quality garden waste bags are now in stock at the parish office at £1.30 each. To pre-book this collection please telephone 823777 and give at least three working days’ notice to help guide the route. If you have any problems with this service please let the Clerk know.

Reminder: We have now moved into the Winter Timetable Afton Marsh Recycling Centre open days and times: • Three days a week; Saturday, Sunday and Monday, including bank holiday Mondays.

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Totland Parish Council News West Wight Arts Association - tickets can be purchased or reserved from the Parish Office for monthly concerts held in the Memorial Hall.

Other Parish Office Services • The Parish Office continues to offer a photocopying and laminating service and the Computer Suite is available for all Totland residents to use.

CONTACT DETAILS: Parish Clerk – Mrs Helen Gibbs - Telephone 756028 Totland Parish Council, Winchester House, The Broadway, Totland Bay, PO39 0AX. The parish office is open Monday & Tuesday 9am – 12noon and Wednesday & Thursday 9.30am–12.30pm.

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This quote is from one of his satisfied customers. “Adrian fitted new taps for us, despite encountering some issues with the taps we purchased he overcame every problem. He was quick to respond and arrived on time & completed the job very quickly. His work is excellent and he is a very pleasant & efficient professional “ Mr RC Services include complete bathroom design & refurbishment, kitchen sinks replaced, dishwashers and washing machines pipe work installed, floor and wall tiling, unvented and vented hot water cylinders installed and serviced, immersion heaters, thermostats and heating pumps replaced, burst pipes repaired, outside taps installed, broken toilets and leaking taps repaired.

Radiators moved or removed to enable decorating & much more.

If you have a job that needs doing do not hesitate to call ACE Plumbing for a free consultation. Call out charges only apply at the weekend.

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

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Dates for your Diary Monday 9th January - Isle of Wight Family History Society open meeting at Hunnyhill Room, Riverside Centre, Newport - everyone welcome. Movements in Isle of Wight Architecture 1840-1937 speaker Mark Earp.

Doors open 7 pm talk starts 7.30 lasts about 45 minutes. Admission members of the Isle of Wight FHS - £1; non-members - £2 Wednesday 11th January – Adults Art & Crafts at the Chapel, Winchester House, Sandown Road, Shanklin, PO37 6HT 10am – 11.30am – Creating a Cushion cover.

Members £2, Non-Members £3 Sunday 22nd January – Birdwatching walk at Newtown Nature Reserve. from 10am – 12.30. Learn all about birds, from spotting them to song identification, and discover the winter migrants of Newtown. Ideal for those new to bird watching. Bring binoculars if you have them and wear suitable clothing.

Donations welcome (suggested £3). Meet at Newtown Visitor Point, PO30 4PA, (SZ 443 906). Guide dogs only.

Wednesday 25th January - An illustrated talk

by Len Pullinger about his study of the chapels of the Island. The venue is the Whippingham Community Hall, opposite the Forge, Alverstone, Whippingham.

Doors open at 7p.m. for 7.30p.m. £2 admission to include refreshments. Raffle.

Friday 27th – Sunday 29th January – Electric 18

Woods ‘Spirit of the Orient’ 2017 at Robin Hill Country Park, Newport. As darkness falls, spirits rise… A stunning spectacle of Oriental themed light, colour, sound and entertainment. Visitors to the electric woods can experience the park’s magical illuminated woodland with a far eastern twist to capture the spirit of one of the world’s most popular celebrations. Open from 5pm until 9pm Saturday 4th February – A Big Hug Charity Concert by local artists at Medina Theatre, Newport. 7.30pm. Tickets are £18. This variety concert has everything, Singing, Dancing and Music that will be enjoyed by all the family and will certainly get your toes tapping! The concert is in aid of the Earl Mountbatten Hospice, Kissy Puppy and MacMillan Nurses - local charities that do such vital work on our island and each of whom holds a special place in the hearts of all the performers who are giving their time and talents. Please come and enjoy a magical evening to support such good causes.

Oh Christmas Tree...

Real trees are recyclable, however artificial ones are not.

The Isle of Wight Council, in Partnership with Amey are offering free special kerbside collections of real trees in January. The collection of real trees will take place on the same day as your recycling and green garden waste collections. They can only collect trees that are seven foot or under, if you have a larger tree simply cut it down and book as two trees. No more than two per booked collection and trees must be clear of decorations and free of pots/planters The service will be available between 2 January and 3 February 2017 but must be booked at least three working days in advance. Bookings cannot be taken on 2nd January as this is a bank holiday but any pre-booked collections for the 2nd will be undertaken. To book a collection, contact (01983) 823777 or use the online green waste booking form via www.iwight.com/waste

• If your next recycling day is on a Thursday, book your green waste collection by 6pm on Monday.

• If your next recycling day is on a Friday, book your green waste collection by 6pm on Tuesday Once you have requested your Christmas tree to be collected, please leave it next to your green wheeled bin/ gull sack by 7am on your recycling collection day.

Artifical Trees Due to the combination of materials used to make an artificial tree you are unable to recycle it. If you have room, you can reduce waste by packing it up and saving in a loft, shed or garage for next year! However, if you can’t store it and it is in good condition, you could ask friends and family if they want it, or advertise it on an exchange website or donate it to charity.

All that sparkles…

Festive fairy lights bring magic and sparkle to the Christmas party, but what to do with When booking a collection, please remember: them when they are no longer working?

Waste electronic and electrical equipment can • If your next recycling day is on a Monday, be recycled at Lynnbottom or Afton Marsh book your green garden waste collection by Household Waste Recycling Centre, just ask to 6pm on Wednesday. be directed to the correct recycling area.

• If your next recycling day is on a Tuesday, book your green waste collection by 6pm on Tinsel is not recyclable. If your tinsel has finally Thursday. lost its sparkle and needs to be thrown away • If your next recycling day is on a Wednesday, - it needs to be disposed of in your rubbish bin. book your green waste collection by 12 noon on Saturday.

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Your Local Independent Minibus Service

JANUARY 2017

FYTbus timetables for our scheduled routes 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, and The Village Shop, Brighstone, The Crown Inn, Shorwell and The Sun Inn, Hulverstone.

Why not catch the FYTbus to our Charity shop on Totland Broadway ? We have a wide range of books, bric-a-brac, CDs, DVDs, clothing, etc., on sale at affordable prices - .

Something for everyone’s taste! You will be very welcome to call in and have a browse.

JANUARY 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.

JANUARY EXCURSIONS

OUT

BACK

FARE

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Sainsbury’s/Morrisons/M&S/Lidl

09.30

13.00

£5.50

14

Sainsbury’s/Morrisons/M&S/Lidl

09.30

13.00

£5.50

21

Newport & Waitrose, E.Cowes

09.30

13.00

£7.00

28

Sainsbury’s/Morrisons/M&S/Lidl

09.30

13.00

£5.50

We’re always happy to recruit new volunteers. If you are interested in joining FYTbus to help the community, give us a call. You can volunteer to drive or to assist passengers on the buses, or you can work in the charity shop, help out at the garage or the office, or give us a hand with fundraising, advertising, delivering timetables, etc.

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