Island Magazines December 2019 Ryde & Wootton Area

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Ryde & Wootton Area December 2019 Your Local Community Magazine

As the festive season is upon us far too quickly once again, our local businesses will be hoping for a prosperous one.

We have seen a few changes in 2019, not least several well-established businesses moving to bigger premises, which is always a good sign. We are heading into 2020 with the great news of investment in the High Street through the successful Heritage Action Zone bid, seeing around £900,000 being put back into town improvements.

We are incredibly proud of Ryde’s businesses. It has not been the easiest of years for towns up and down the country, but the dedication and commitment from the shop owners here means we are continuing to do much better than many others.

THIS DECEMBER HERE’S HOW YOU CAN SUPPORT RYDE: Shop Local This Christmas: Using our small independent shops all year round helps to boost the local economy, but this December there is an added incentive. Look out for the Shop Local Ryde flyers in various businesses, spend £10 with them, and you can get entered into a draw to WIN a cash prize.

Late Night Shopping: On December 5th there will be late night shopping with many shops open until 8.30pm. Look out for special offers and treats for the evening. The extra time to get your present buying done will be accompanied with street entertainment including Vectis Brass band, choirs, magicians, festive characters, and rounded off with a fire show from Ryde Extreme Performers on Western Gardens.

To keep up to date follow RBA on Facebook @RBAIsleofWight We would like to thank everyone who supported businesses in Ryde this year, and wish you all a very merry Christmas.

Ryde Business Association.

Welcome to the December issue.

Christmas is just around the corner and we are fast approaching the end of one year and moving steadily into the next.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank all readers, advertisers, contributors and councillors for their continued support and I look forward to continuing to deliver ‘your local community magazine’ throughout 2020.

To get you in the festive spirit our ‘Dates for your Diary’ section on pages 16, 17 and 18 are packed with Christmas events leading up to the big day.

The island is home to a wonderful array of wildlife and should you come across any in an injured or distressed state our handy list of contact details on page 15 will be able to point you in the right direction of who should be your first port of call.

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News Report from Cllr Wayne Whittle. Tel 07792 670771 Twitter @RydeAbide E wayne.whittle@iow.gov.uk I’ve been approached by many dog walkers who have expressed grave concerns with the proposed Ryde Beach consultation details for the “Public Space Protection” orders.

I can assure everyone that there will be no official decisions made on PSP’s until after the consultation ends and all contributions are analysed.

I would recommend everyone takes part in the online consultation (so tell your friends) as it will start early January and will run for 8 weeks.

Many historic orders will remain the same as long as that is what the majority of the contributing general public want.

There will be late night shopping and an official Christmas light switch on in Ryde on Thursday 5th of December, followed by free parking in long stay car parks for small business Saturday on the 7th December with further late night shopping, so bring out the family for a seasonal shop during Ryde’s Festive kick off week.

Local consultation papers will go out in December for the proposed resident parking Zones in Monkton Street and Daniel Street.

I would ask all residents to fill out the forms, whether for or against and would like everyone to understand that filling in the form does not mean you have to have a permit, its just to find out if 4

you’re for or against permit parking and limited time waiting zone in your street.

After discovering upper Dover Street had not qualified for a resident permit and limited time waiting zone and discussing further with Aspire and local residents, I asked parking services to revisit the area and double check the figures.

A revisit has proven worthwhile as it turned out a few flats had been missed and when the extra households were added to the figures it stacked up to meet the necessary criteria for further investigation.

This is good news as hopefully upper Dover Street will now qualify for a local resident vote for or against a resident permit parking and limited time waiting zone making a great farewell achievement and thank you gift to Heath Monaghan who has worked with myself and fellow residents on introducing local parking zones in Ryde North East for many years.

Good to see that the 5.2 million pound flood works scheme has now been officially completed and signed over to the Environment Agency’s Hampshire team in time for the rather wet autumn/ winter. This is a great time of year for a bit of local ornithology or bird watching on Ryde Beach, if you see one of our “Bird Aware” ladies (wearing marked green coats/ along the Esplanade they can tell you bird names and details, if

News Report from Cllr Wayne Whittle you ask nicely they can even let you have a closer look through their spotting scope.

Could everyone to please continue to pick up any fallen leaves on their property to save them washing into and blocking road drains at the bottom of the hill.

If anyone spots road puddles caused by blocked drains please let me or Island Roads know so the gully cleaner can come out and clear them (07768118766 for me) (01983 828500 Island Roads) I would like to take this opportunity to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Peaceful and Healthy New Year.

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The Abbeyfield Ryde Society Ltd

By Helen Smith The Abbeyfield Ryde Society was formed in 1965 and provides ‘home from home’ accommodation for older people wishing to remain independent, but looking for additional peace of mind. As a registered charity, the Society provides accommodation for older people on a not-for-profit basis.

The Society has two homes located on Queens Road in Ryde. There are a total of 15 bedsit style rooms.

Each room has a small kitchen area and en-suite shower room. Both homes have a communal lounge and dining room, together with a private south facing garden.

Our homes have a live in House Manager, which helps to create a friendly, family atmosphere where residents can enjoy the security of sheltered accommodation whilst still being able to retain their independence.

We are supported by a group of volunteers who befriend our residents with weekly visits and various activities.

Our aim is to provide a warm and welcoming home, and to enable our residents to live happy and stress-free lives.

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Making time for older people Our two small, friendly homes in Queens Road, Ryde provide supported housing for independent people.

Residents enjoy two healthy and Call or email Helen to find out delicious meals a day. Our qualified more information cooks pride themselves on providing excellent food which is all freshly The Abbeyfield Ryde Society Limited prepared and cooked within the home.

Tel: 01983 563540 Meal times at our homes are very Email: abbeyfield-ryde@abbeyfield.com important to us as it is when the whole house gets together - a time to have a chat whilst enjoying great food and great company.

If you would like to know more about our homes, please contact Helen on 01983 563540, or email abbeyfield-ryde@abbeyfield.com 6

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News Report from Ryde Town Councillor Karen Lucioni Email: karen.rydesouth@mail.com | Mobile 07506930109 www.facebook.com/yourvoicecountsryde I am very happy to let you all know the motion brought to form a Facilities and Assets Management Committee, was accepted at full council. This committee will give the town council greater oversight of services and facilities and how we can deliver them in the most cost effective way. The committee will be held in public, which for me was one of the main reasons for forming it. Ryde Town Council in May will become Super Town Council status, this means our budget has increased and we are dealing with so much more for our town. As such the governance regarding these services needed to be looked at and that meant making the process more transparent to you the public. You will be able to come and ask questions at the start of the meeting and be much more involved.

I am very excited to be involved in a project with the police to deliver a world cafe in a few months. More details to come soon however it will focus on social capital which means us hopefully talking about issues affecting our town and bring forward some projects to help deal with them.

Our hope for the project included; • For Ryde to be a better community • Reduce ASB • Better Partnership working • Create a safer community • Build a more positive perception of the police • Create better connections between partners • Getting tenants to contribute to the community • Get people talking 8

• Change people’s views about young people • Empower the local community to build a safer place to live • Bridge the gap between the police and young people I will let you know how to get involved as soon as possible however if you would like to talk to me about getting involved please call on 07506930109 I for one will be doing my Christmas shopping in Ryde, I love to support our town and keep our local economy going.

Please get involved with Ryde we have some absolutely fabulous shops. Happy Christmas and please say hello if I see you!

I have it confirmed that there will be NO parking charges for union street coming up in the next budget ... shop local.

Remembrance, I attended the service at Lind Street memorial on the 11th November and was very lucky to go inside to take a look, very moving and beautiful.

“To live in hearts we leave behind is not to die.” “They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old: Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning, We will remember them.” “The living owe it to those who no longer can speak to tell their story for them.”

Please if you can take time to look at the Isle of Wight Council Consultations online and take part in them. This is really important as the council should know how continued over the page

News Report from Ryde Town Councillor Karen Lucioni you feel on subjects in the public interest.

If you don’t have access to the internet please let me know and I can let you know about current consultations.

The link is https://www.iow.gov.uk/ and they can be found on the top right of the page.

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Wishing you a Merry Christmas & A Happy New Year from Cllr Charles Chapman

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One Great Island of People, Living in Many Communities Caring and Creative, Inclusive and Dynamic Striving to achieve equality of opportunity in all things and living life to the full

INSPIRATIONAL FUTURES

Our Island is steeped in history, has a workforce and community spirit to be proud of and its location inspires innovation and creativity I Believe that Island people deserve to be listened to and have their issues and concerns strongly represented at the highest levels of Government. By putting Island People First and at the centre of democracy.

I will be voting for what best fits the needs of our Island People, in a way that is transparent, inclusive and community focused.

Our Health and Well-Being comes first

above all else and we must support our local NHS, and health workers in finding new ways in addressing the shortfalls of staff and funding. We must invest if we are all to live a good and long life. I will continue to fight for better funding with improved Health and Mental Healthy Services.

I Will Inspire Island Residents, encourage community development, raise peoples spirits and help improve our Island’s Profile. Our people are innovative and creative. I will seek to promote all that is good about our Island.

The World We Live In Is The Source Of All That We Are And Hope To Be.

The Isle of Wight and United Kingdom is well placed with its innovation technologies and can make a significant contribution in supporting the reductions of pollutants.

There are financial and employment rewards for our businesses in creating environmental innovations. Our Island is in a great position to test new technologies and green innovations.

We must take climate change seriously.

ple when peo s en p p ha ly on , Change te, are engaged get involved, voer to demand it. and join togeth I would want to see a small Island visitor tax introduced to fund Cross-Solent Patient Transport and environmental projects.

We need to assertively address safety concerns, have more police on the streets and respond quicker to criminal activity. Restorative justice needs to reflect the wishes of victims better.

Environmental Health requires improved enforcement powers.

Our Cross-Solent ferry operators need a centralised, co-ordinated out of town vehicle check-in. We cannot block Yarmouth, Fishbourne or East Cowes highways.

We need to raise education attainment standards across the board, in Schools Higher Education and within existing workforce populations. This requires diversity of learning.

We do need a fixed link feasibility study. The outcome of which must be put to our Island people in a referendum. Our people will decide what kind of Island they choose to live on in the future.

Our Island is well placed for green innovation and testing technologies.

We cannot keep building houses without providing services, jobs or infrastructure.

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News Report from Wootton Bridge Councillor Barry Abraham 07800736557 | Email:- barry.abraham@iow.gov.uk A couple of weeks ago I witnessed a White Tailed Eagle flying over the Mill Pond and Firestone Copse, there was no mistaking such an impressive bird by its sheer size.

Having lived in the village all my life, it really is surprising how many different birds of prey there are now. Now they are not persecuted for whatever reason, when I was younger about the only raptor was a Kestrel or less frequently a Sparrow Hawk.

How things have changed, for the better I think. It is just so sad that so many of our smaller birds seem to be getting fewer, but I do not believe that the two are linked in any way.

called the delegated procedure and as such, do not need to go to the committee and are signed off by the chairman of the planning committee.

The Isle of Wight Council has published its intention to consult on Public Space Protection Orders, it had been intended for this to have taken place prior to Christmas, but this will now not happen until the New Year.

The work on the bridge at Park Road is ongoing which is also causing tail backs on Lushington and having looked at the work and what is being replaced, I do wonder if there was anything wrong with the bridge in the first place.

The planning application at Palmers Farm went before the planning committee in October, but despite residents and my best efforts the application was approved.

I argued that the roads are presently in quite a poor state and struggle to cope with the amount of vehicles, now with the extra amount this development will create, our village amenities are under stress and the development is not sustainable and sadly for me the so called 35% affordable housing is nothing of the sort, affordable to whom I ask? Certainly not for first time buyers or young families looking to rent in the village they were born in.

Care in the Garden, the social enterprise nursery, run at Palmers Brook has been struggling because of the works at Park Road. I am full of admiration for John and his team that help people get much needed work experience and confidence.

Can I urge as you are passing to call in for a visit and see what they get up to and perhaps buy a Christmas present or two.

At the moment things are quiet on the planning front , only small applications to deal with, which in the main are dealt with by planning offices, under what is 14

The new development on Lushington Hill has been named Hunters Moon Close. I found it quite appropriate because one evening when I was returning home from a meeting in County Hall, there was a lovely full hunter’s moon shining over the site as I passed by. Hopefully by the time you read this, the traffic lights will be gone from Lushington which have been causing residents grief.

I have asked Island Roads if they have any plans to resurface Footways, the concrete surface is in an appalling state and is in desperate need of some attention. I have had email exchanges with Island Roads because of residents’ concerns with the pedestrian sequence on the lights at the Cedars junction.

Christmas Greetings to you all.

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Badgers - 01983 717740 Bats - 01983 406756 Bees - Tag Chris Van Wyk or Kate Bucci on Bunbury Bees Facebook page Birds of Prey - 01983 530885 Deer - 01983 638680 Dormice - 01983 717740 Ferrets - 07477967878 Foxes - 01983 521778 or 01983 717740 Gulls - 01983 717740 Hedgehogs - 01983 613145 Lizards - Tag Kirsty Smiff on IOW Nature Facebook page Marine Mammals - 01825 765546 Pet Birds - 07525856911 or 07939103398 Seabirds - 01983 717740 Seahorses - 07876513628 Sharks - 01752 672008 Squirrels - 01983 613145 Swans - 01983 717740 Wild Birds - 07765564479 RSPCA 0300 1234 999

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DATES FOR YOUR DIARY Every Tuesday – Badgers (Ages 7-10 years and Cadets (aged 10-18) meet from 6.30 – 8pm at St John Ambulance HQ, 12 Manners View, Dodnor Park, Newport, PO30 5FA First Friday of every month – Ryde Alzheimer Cafe meet at All Saints Church, Queens Road, Ryde between 11.30 am- 2 pm. (except in January). The venue is the church hall attached to the magnificent All Saints Church (the one with the big spire). An informal, supportive and friendly atmosphere for people whose lives have been affected by dementia. Newcomers Very Welcome!

Sunday 1st December – Light up a Life with Mountbatten. Dedicate a light on our Remembrance Tree and join us at 4pm for our Light up a Life service where our tree will be lit and we will light candles in memory of all those we have loved and lost. You can dedicate as many lights as you wish and there is no minimum donation per light. Due to the popularity of the event there will be a free park and ride service from Seaclose Recreation Ground. For more information go to www.mountbatten.org.uk/light-up-alife-services Wednesday 4th to Sunday 8th December –Christmas Fair at Ye Ole Village Inn, Bembridge.

25 Christmas stalls, carol singers, live music, free entry.

Winter beer festival and Lights of Love. Enter the marquee of fun in the OVI car park.

Thursday 5th – Sunday 8th December – Brighstone Christmas Tree Festival from 10am – 5pm. Well over 220 theme-decorated Christmas trees exhibited in various, very different locations in Brighstone and Mottistone raising money for local charities.

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and thereafter in three venues until January 1st.

Free admission to all concerts both during the festival and until late December. There will be a myriad of attractions to entertain you. A Free Park and Ride will operate with buses following a circular route from the Isle of Wight Pearl and Brighstone Holiday Centre on the Military Rd. For more information go to http://www.fivechurches.org.uk/ Saturday 7th December – 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 minimum £1 donation to help keep your community radio station running.

Saturday 7th December - The Sandown Railway Enthusiasts Club are holding their Christmas Model Railway Exhibition at Lake Community Centre, New Road, Lake, PO36 9LA. 10am-4pm. Featuring working layouts and trade stands. Refreshments, parking and disabled access. Adults £3, Accompanied Children Free.

Saturday 7th December – Christmas Fair at Ventnor Cricket Club, Steephill Road, Ventnor from 11am – 4pm. Our Christmas fair is back, bigger and better! Fun for all the family, island stall holders for Christmas gifts or treat yourself, games, raffle and festive refreshments....plus more Sunday 8th December - Santa Dash with Mountbatten at Superbowl, Ryde Esplanade - Registration Now Open.

Walk, jog or run 3k or 5k along Ryde Seafront dressed as Santa! Suitable for all the family continued over the page

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DATES FOR YOUR DIARY

(including the dog!). Spectators can come and see the Santa on mass and cheer on their loved ones. Everyone who takes part will receive a Santa Suit, and everyone who crosses the finish line receives a special Santa Dash medal, in recognition of their support for Mountbatten. Prices; Adults £16 + £3.50 p&p, Children (Under 16) £10. Start time 11am check in open from 10am. For more information go to www. mountbatten.org.uk/event/santa-dashwith-mountbatten Wednesday 11th December – 1940’s Vintage Christmas Fayre at Appley Cliff, 8 Popham Road, Shanklin from 2pm – 7pm.

Join us at our first 1940s Vintage Christmas Fayre at the Cheshire Home in Shanklin Fun for all the family, supporting Leonard Cheshire and St. Blasius School. 1940s Vintage fun, games and entertainment from the fantastic Vectis 40s Vintage Group. Father Christmas in his Grotto - only 25p per child. Christmas stalls cards, gifts and presents to buy. Tombola and raffles and much, much more.

Sunday 15th December – The Christmas Garden at Sandown Battery, Lake. This community event is growing each year and organisers promise you won’t be disappointed. Fun for all the family.

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Friday 20th December - Guided Walk: Squirrel & Mince Pies at Borthwood Copse, near Winford, PO36 0LD. 10am – 12pm. Free event, donations welcome. If you join our short gentle stroll you might just get to spot a rare red squirrel. We’ll also explain how we look after the trees and woods to help the squirrels make their homes here. Suitable for all

the family. Booking essential on 01983 741020. Meet at the Parish Council car park (SZ 566 843). Please wear suitable footwear and clothing for the weather on the day and bring binoculars if you have them.

Tuesday 24th December - Sandowns Christmas Eve Fun Day from 10.30am – 3pm at Sandown High Street. Come and join in the festive fun with amusements, Santa’s Grotto, charity stalls, vintage vehicles, live music, and grand prize draw.

Wednesday 1st January - Sandown Carnival New Year Firework Display. To celebrate the end of our 130th Anniversary year and the start of 2020 we will be holding a fantastic firework display from Sandown Pier on New Years Day. Come along with family & friends and celebrate with us!!

The display starts at 6pm and although the event is free, please give generously to the collectors so that we can stage our November Celebrations again in 2020.

Subject to weather conditions on the day.

RYDE LIBRARY EVENTS Tel 01983 823825

Wreath Making workshop in the library Sunday 8th December 10.30-4. Come to the library and make something beautiful for your door. Everything is provided but if you have items to add in to your wreath please bring them along. Tuition will be available. Bring your own cutters (secateurs). Festive refreshments will be available.

Tea & Talk – Tuesday 3rd December starting at 2pm. The wonderful people from Island Records Office will be here to talk about “Rogues of Ryde” this talk will 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

Ryde Library Events

in Scarlett by Arthur Conan Doyle” at Costa coffee Ryde 5.30-6.30.

If you would be very popular and numbers are limited so pick up your free ticket from the library like more information please call into the library. desk.

If you belong to a book group then why not come along to our annual get-together.

Thursday 5th December 10.30 – 12.

Refreshments, competition, book sale and a rather nice raffle. This party is open to any book group and if you would like to attend please call the library and leave your details and the number of people coming.

All welcome. Tel: 823825.

Christmas Sewing Bee Saturday 7th December 10-4. Just come along and join in everything is provided. Bring your lunch, £5 to take part. Just turn up! Special festive fabrics will be available.

Children’s Events

Lego Club – Tuesday 10th & 17th December 3pm – 4.30pm Saturday Story Time – Every Saturday We are having a very special Classic and morning starting at 11am Hardy book group meeting on the 18th Monday Rhyme Time - Every Monday December at 11am. This joint meeting will starting at 10.30 am discuss “Tess of the D’Urbervilles” if this is your favourite Thomas Hardy book come Special Christmas sessions for Children along and join the discussion and enjoy some festive treats at the same time.

Saturday 30th November 2-4 – Christmas pudding Cards Ryde Library Health Walks – Friday 6th Saturday 14th December 2-4 – Camels & December and a very special Festive walk Kings on Friday 20th December. Starting at 10.30 Saturday 21st December 2-4 – Mosaic Tree am decorations Saturday 7th December – special story time Ryde Shady Ladies (and men!) Colouring with Island author David Ballard – Funny Club Wednesday 11th December special Rhymes and Poems for children. 10-10.45 Christmas treats and colouring will be All event information was correct at time of print. available. Cost only £1 everything supplied including a cup of tea! Ideal way to make The library has nearly 2000 eBooks new friends we would love to see you. available to download and read, including e – audiobooks, E-magazines, E-comics – Disney, Spiderman Xmen and many others are available for children and adults E- Newspapers. You can also access the Naxos music library- Classical titles include over 102,000 classical CDs with over 1.4 million tracks. And Jazz there are over 8,000 ‘Murder on Monday‘. Classic crime book jazz CDs to listen to - the equivalent of group. Meeting date Monday 2nd December 92,000 tracks. These titles are all available we will be discussing “A Study for you to download for FREE. Craft & Chatter Bring you craft project to this friendly group enjoy the company of other crafters! Knitting, sewing crochet any craft! Wednesday 11th December 5-7 - Tea & Cake provided £1 per session.

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The Easy Things in Life Are you partial to a bit of yule log over the festive season but just don’t have the time to make it from scratch and at the same time you know some of the shop brought ones just don’t have that homemade feel? Well yule love this idea...

All you need is a shop brought chocolate swiss roll of any size, ready made chocolate frosting, spoon full of icing sugar and some decorations.

Simply cut a small end on the diagonal off the swiss roll and position on the side and sandwich together with a small amount of frosting. Cover the remaining swiss roll with the frosting and using a fork along the length to give a log like effect.

Sieve some icing sugar over the top for a snowy feel and decorate as you wish with either marzipan or plastic decorations.

It’s ok to cheat at Christmas... it’s called good time management.

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Abuse has Evolved You don’t need a bruise to be abused.

You don’t have to hit to hurt.

Abuse is no longer just physical! Just because a person doesn’t put their hands on you, that doesn’t mean they aren’t abusive. ABUSE is control, blatant disrespect and hurtful words.

It doesn’t just happen to women. Men can be victims too.

Break the Cycle CIC has been running since 2016 and was founded by Maggie Currie after she realised there was a gap in the support needed by people who had suffered domestic abuse. She has worked tirelessly to obtain grant funding and donations to run the FREE Mind the Gap courses which are aimed at anyone who has suffered abuse in any form.

Their regular 12 week courses are attended by local men and women and they can learn how to rebuild their It is NOT okay confidence and move forward positively in their lives on their • To be humiliated in public own terms. The sessions help • For you to be forced to do something you do build support networks, learn not agree with new skills and increase • To be told you are ugly or unattractive self-belief.

• To be forced to choose between your friends or partner/wife/husband • To be controlled • To be made to feel guilty for somebody else’s anger. It is their issue and not your fault.

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.

The next courses begin in January 2020. The women only course begins on Tuesday 7th January at 10am and the men only course begins on Thursday 9th January at 6pm.

Both courses are run at The Riverside Centre, The Quay, Newport. For more information or to book your place call 01983 754666 or email hello@breakthecycle. org.uk