Island Magazines September 2019 Newport and Carisbrooke Area

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Welcome to the September issue of Island Magazines. I can’t believe we are here already as it only feels like a couple of weeks ago that summer started.

We have some beautiful landscapes on the Island and there’s nothing better than a field of hay bales, wheat or sweetcorn.

Just travel less than five minutes from any town centre and you will be in the midst of the countryside with fields of all varying colours and crops.

No doubt like me you have noticed the tractors, trailers and balers out in force going backwards and forwards at all hours of the day while they frantically work to harvest the crops.

I’ve always had a keen liking for tractors so I don’t mind coming across them on the roads. I always add extra time to my journey at this time of the year and rather than stress I can relax and enjoy the views over some of the most picturesque landscapes in the country.

This month we are giving a BIG shout out on behalf of Feline Welfare and some of their residents who are looking for their forever homes. Read more about them on page 15.

I hope you all have a great September and enjoy the last few weeks of summer...

Debbie

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Monthly News Report from Cllr John Hobart.

Member for Carisbrooke and Gunville E-Mail: john.hobart@iow.gov.uk Mobile: 07717 716 663 Since last writing I have had a meeting with our Head of Highways to discuss the ongoing problems in and around Carisbrooke. He is aware, as a regular user of the Cedar Hill junction, just how important it is to achieve a crossing or traffic control measure at this point. I am told that this problem is now reaching the top of the action list, which although we cant expect something instantly it does mean that a solution is being looked at with more urgency. I am optimistic that we will get work done... at one point I was beginning to doubt whether it would be feasible. I have also pressed him for reduced speeds through the village and surrounding single track lanes, which he agrees makes total sense. Watch this space as I hope I will be giving some more news in the not to distant future.

Whilst talking about roads and traffic I can report that Newport Parish Council has been in discussion with the Isle of Wight Council regarding resident parking schemes. In the first instance the introduction of parking permits will be considered for the centre of Newport and then spread to the outer areas of the town and villages. The decision will be made after a resident vote has taken place and each area will be given the opportunity to vote in due course. There will be an annual charge for residents parking, but it will not be introduced if the majority in each street vote against it. You will ultimately receive a questionnaire and voting slip...but this will not be for a little while in our area.

brought in for identification by the Finds Liaison Officer for the Portable Antiquities Scheme, our local resident Frank Basford.

For those of you interested in Archaeology and Island History the Newport Roman Villa will be open free of charge on the 21st of September (11-3pm) and the Museum of Island History (at the Guildhall) will be open also free of charge 11-3pm on 20th September. The exhibition will tell the tale of two shipwrecks, the Yarmouth Roads wreck and the Pomone lost off the Needles in 1811.

Heritage Staff will be there to talk about the wrecks and some artefacts will be available to explore. Frank Basford will again be there to identify any of your archaeological finds.

Cllr Martin and I are both delighted that we have now got the new WW1 Commemorative benches on order. One will be installed at the top of Cedar Hill by the bus stop, the other on the Riverbank where the WW1 silhouettes are already in place.

We have tried to get a bench in the Cedar Hill location for a very long time, and so are delighted that one will shortly be installed.

There has been concern about the state of Pritchett’s Pond, which is now undergoing a tidy up. Grass cutting will cover a greater area and any overgrowth will be looked at. There has been concern about reduced water levels at the start of summer, strangely I read an article from the same time last year which reflected on the same lack of water.

I suspect, as a natural pond surrounded by I had great pleasure in visiting Newport trees, this may be the reason as trees will be Roman Villa for the open day where 400 plus sucking up any water they can during a dry people attended to celebrate the National Festival of Archaeology. Visitors met the whole spell. At the moment I don’t think this is a matter for concern, but we will monitor it.

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Based locally, owner Ian found his passion for jewellery making back in 1996 and then spent a few years obtaining diplomas in fine jewellery and stone setting.

Ian works mainly in silver but commissions can be produced in 9 and 18 carat gold. He has thrown out the theory that handmade is far too expensive and has made some eye catching silver stud earrings starting at just ÂŁ16. These will make beautiful gifts for that special someone and throughout his collection of handmade lockets, pendants and rings you will find affordable pieces to suit all budgets.

He believes everyone should be able to wear beautiful jewellery and his online shop is open to everyone to browse to look for that perfect piece and if you have a particular item or idea you would like lovingly created then a phone call to Ian is a must.

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West Wight Pet Lifeline, based in Freshwater, provides an emergency service for lost, stray or unattended pets in distress across the West Wight area. Although a new organisation here on the Island, the Founders come with over 20 years of experience in large scale front-line animal welfare gained on the mainland.

The group also provides an island wide response for certain types of wildlife casualty, these being the larger or more dangerous species that the public would not be expected to handle, such as foxes, badgers and swans.

Recent calls that the group have been involved with include the trapping, neutering and return/rehoming of a colony of stray cats around Golden Hill Fort, with four adults and six kittens all having been taken into care over the last few weeks. They have also been involved with searching for lost dogs, scanning found dogs for microchips and reuniting them with their owners and attending seriously sick and injured stray cats in need of immediate veterinary care.

Wildlife tasks in the last few weeks have included calls to badgers involved in road traffic accidents, injured fox cubs from Lake and Cowes, several different jobs involving injured swans and ducks at Freshwater, Ryde, Newtown and Sandown and calls to other birds ranging from a poorly cormorant to a woodpigeon stuck behind a fireplace.

Their shop and information centre is located on Avenue Road in Freshwater and they’re always happy to meet people and tell them more about the work they do. You can also follow them on Facebook and, for all emergencies, call them on 01983 717740.

West Wight Pet Lifeline 01983 717740 If you would like to learn more about our work and how you can help us, why not call into our shop and information centre on Avenue Road in Freshwater.

We’re located directly opposite the public car park and we offer all kinds of things for sale, ranging from giftware and pet supplies through to home-grown plants and wild bird seed.

We are open Monday to Friday from 10am until 1pm and we’d be delighted to see you. You can also see some of the rescues and other work we do by following our facebook page.

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News Report by Julie Jones-Evans. Tel 521068 or 07886 437688 E: julie.jones-evans@iow.gov.uk T: @juliejonesevans F: Julie Jones-Evans

Shaping Newport’s data showed research showed that Newport was the heart of the island for business, education, entertainment and the whole parish is 90% rural, so nature is also an important asset. We will be running with a set of 5 themes at first and then developing more.

Once the infrastructure for the banners is up, they could be used for other opportunities such as advertising community groups and events. It has been jointly funded

by IW Council and Newport and Carisbrooke Parish Council.

On the 3rd and 17th of September we are hosting our first training session for Newport History Ambassador volunteers, at 30 High Street. Our history walks were very popular earlier in the year and now we want to offer short walks to our visitors that come on coaches. Full training will be given by Richard Smout, IW Council Heritage officer and a selection of routes to suit the needs of the tour. Anyone is welcome to get involved. Check our Facebook page or pop into 30 High Street for more information.

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All is set for our Christmas event, taking place in St Thomas’s Square on 23rd November, with lots of entertainment planned from 11.30am right through to the evening light switch on and Winter Carnival procession. If you would like a stall please contact Lucy at the parish office 559119.

During September, free Mindfulness sessions for young people will be held in the library, this has come The out of the good work being place done by the group that formed for... as a result of the anti-social behaviour we saw in January.

Outreach to young people around McDonalds and Church Litten continues to be done by Newport Youth Cafe patrols by the police and the new fencing has also helped.

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One of the Shaping Newport recommendations was to look at Newport as a destination: rediscovering and celebrating Newport’s identity; creating compelling and distinctive reasons to visit, invest and return. A project that has come to fruition is our series of High Street banners “Newport the place for”. Designed by Newport based company Solent, they feature notable Newport landmarks such as the Minster with an activity that the town excels at.

Plans to improve the pedestrian environment in South Street and Drill Hall Road are moving ahead with assistance from a Hampshire County Council Highways officer who has experience in “place making”. We will also be going on a visit to a successful scheme in Hampshire to gain more knowledge.

Our application to become a Heritage High Street Action Zone will be announced in October and meanwhile we will be pursuing other avenues of funding and looking at setting up a buildings trust that could potentially take action on neglected heritage buildings.

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DATES FOR YOUR DIARY Sunday 1st September – Morris Minor Rally at the Isle of Wight Steam Railway The first British car to sell a million! The ‘Moggy Minor’ is fondly remembered and is still a much-loved car. See a host of Travellers, saloons, convertibles, vans, pick-ups and custom classics on display at the annual Morris Minor Rally at Havenstreet Station.

Auto jumble, refreshments and train rides available! Free admission to the event.

Standard steam train tickets apply.

Saturday 7th September – Vectis Radio Station Open Day 10am to 12 midday at the studio based at the Riverside Centre, Newport. Come and see how it all works behind the scenes, meet some of the presenters, have a cuppa and some cake.

All we ask is a minimum £1 donation to help keep your community radio station running.

Saturday 7th September – Isle of Wight Dog Festival at Robin Hill Country Park. If you want the perfect doggy day out then look no further. A family friendly event with lots of things to keep everyone occupied including dog show, agility, dog games, local crafters food and much more. Adults £4, children £2 under 3’s free.

Saturday 7th September – The Powder Run 2019. Run through the colours of the Age UK Isle of Wight Rainbow this September at Porchfield Cricket Club. Show your support by running or walking through the 2k fun filled family friendly colour course. Adults £10 and children £5. To sign up online go to ageukiw.org.uk.

This event will be run alongside Porchfields CC’s Annual Fun Day with dog show, funfair games, bouncy castle, stalls, bbq, skittles and much more.

Free parking and free entry.

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Saturday 7th September – The Isle of Wight Kite Festival at Chale Recreation Ground, PO38 1LE from 1pm – 3pm. Bring your own kite or buy one on the day! Only £2 to fly - All proceeds go to Cats Protection Isle Of Wight. Bring a picnic and make it a great afternoon for the whole family!

Saturday 7th September – HMP Summer Fete on the Green outside Parkhurst from 11am – 2pm. Fun for all the family with all proceeds to the Motor Neurone Disease Association. Stalls, entertainment, local bands and much more.

Monday 9th – Saturday 21st September – A Blast from the Past at Monkton Arts, 11 East Street, Ryde from 10am – 5pm.

An exhibition of engineer, inventor and inspirational local hero, John Ackroyd. Please note that this exhibition will feature models and blueprints never before publicly seen Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th September - International Classic Car Show. Vehicles from all over the UK and mainland Europe will be attending this unique two-day show.

There will be a spectacular collection of vintage, classic, custom and retro cars and other rare vehicles. This two-day event will guarantee to delight children and adults of all ages. Saturday 14th September - the show will be located at Newport Quay. All the funds raised will be donated directly to the Isle of Wight Round Table to support children in need on the Island. Sunday 15th September - the show will be held at Ryde Esplanade. All the money raised will be donated directly to the Earl Mountbatten Hospice in Newport. Both shows will be FREE to attend. continued over the page

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DATES FOR YOUR DIARY Sunday 15th September – A Day at the Races 2019 at Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary from 10am – 4.30pm. Following on from the success of last year, there will be children and adult races, live entertainment in the courtyard, trampolines, a Victorian funfair, Vectis Tractor Club and lots more. Free entry and parking

Barns, Main Road, Arreton. There’s so much to do this year from a pirate & viking encampment, bouncy castles, pets corner, a beer festival, fairground games, snail racing, sweetcorn speed eating and so much more!

Entry is £4 per person with under 12s charged at £1. All profits are donated to Beaulieu Respite and Challenge & Adventure.

Sunday 15th September – The Brading Faerie Festival and Woodfair at Natural Enterprise, Shide Meadows, Centre, Shide Road, PO30 1HR. A day of magical fun and discovery, designed for the whole family. With music and dancing, storytelling, demonstrations of traditional skills, quests to complete and trails to follow, plus the fairy market place. Unicorn petting ponies will be in attendance and bring your own wand to enter our wand making competition or help build our cardboard box castle. Costume encouraged, face painting available on the day. Refreshments available all day but feel free to bring your own picnic and relax in the delightful setting of Bulleys Pit at Brading Down. Buy tickets at www.gifttonature.org. uk

Sunday 29th September – ‘Concert in the Courtyard’ at the Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary from 12.30pm to 4.30pm. Ricky J will be performing, as well as the WAGs Duo. The cafe will be open all day as usual, and it’s free entry and free parking...and of course, the donkeys would love to see you!

Fun for all the family.

Sunday 15th September – Vintage Bus Running Day at Isle of Wight Bus Museum.

Frequent free vintage bus service between the Ryde Esplanade and the IW Bus Museum.

Cost: Free

Every Wednesday - Newport & Carisbrooke Parish Council drop in every from 10am -1 2pm

Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd September - Bembridge Harbour Food Festival from 10am – 3.30pm. A great event to celebrate all food & drink related businesses on the Isle of Wight over Isle of Wight Day weekend.

Events at Lord Louis Library Tel No 01983 823823

Every Thursday Colouring club from 2 3.30pm, drink and colouring materials provided.

Tuesday 3rd September - Dementia information drop in from 10am - 1pm.

Wednesday 4th September - Knit and Natter from 2 - 3.30pm

Saturday 7th September - Friends of the Library are holding their monthly book sale Saturday 28th September and Sunday 29th from 9am-4pm.

September – Sweetcorn Fayre at Arreton continued over the page For a full list of all island events go to www.islandmagazines.co.uk

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DATES FOR YOUR DIARY Events at Lord Louis Library Tuesday 10th September Forum 2 -4 pm

Age Friendly

Saturday 14th September - Lacemakers of the Wight exhibition/demonstration 10am - 4pm Wednesday 18th September - Age UK digital drop in. Help with laptops/tablets. 10.30am - 12) Thursday 19th September - 2pm Local history talk by Richard Smout, ‘Goods and Chattels’. £3 tickets available at the help point.

Thursday 19th September - Knit and Natter from 5.45pm.

Friday 20th September Age UK digital drop in. Help with laptops/tablets from 2.30pm - 4pm.

Childrens Events Rhymetime every Friday 10am & 11am.

Tuesday 3rd and 17th September - Lego Club for ages 5+ at 3.30pm all event information was correct at time of print.

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Feline Welfare have lots of adorable guests staying with them and all these gorgeous cats are looking for love and a place to call home. They range from 12 weeks up to 13 years of age and they all deserve safe, genuine homes with people who REALLY care. Some have had a sad start to their lives so will need time, patience and understanding, but even those who are timid initially learn to trust you and will be WONDERFUL pets.

Here are just a few of the really special ones that want you to pick up the phone and call so you can come and meet them. Call anytime on 521778 For more in-depth information about each cat you can visit their website www.felinewelfareiow.co.uk. If you are unable to adopt or foster but would still like to help please consider making a donation to them in order that they can keep doing the good work that they do. You will find all the info on the website.

Sylvester has had a tough start to his little life, but he is surprisingly confident all things considered. He is used to being with a large group of cats so would like to go to a home with one or two friendly felines. He will be timid initially but with love, patience and time he will become your friend for life.

Vinnie is a mainly white boy and is 13 years young. He is a loving boy and needs a caring home in a safe area. He has always been a single pet and would like to keep it this way as he wants his own personal 'human slave’.

He is very affectionate and just LOVES human company. He recently had surgery to remove part of his ear flap. He has recovered well and is raring to go !!!!

Rupert (tabby/white) is 6 years old and he is very affectionate. He does get on with other cats but he may well take over his humans lock, stock and barrel, so more than one lap is essential!!!

Rupert is such a contented boy and wants a home to call his own.

Garfield is looking for a loving, safe new home with someone who really cares. He is 9 years young and he needs a home as an only pet. He has recently had a tough time but he is still happy and content with life and has plenty of love to give.

Meet Lloyd (black/white) and Harry (white/black). These gorgeous boys are 2 years old and they are looking for a loving home where they can stay together. They are neutered and vaccinated and really are ready to start their new life in a safe and loving home. They are REALLY affectionate boys and will make gorgeous pets for their new ‘parents’ or should we say ‘human slaves’ !!!!

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