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Dear Readers Welcome to the November issue and what a difference a month makes... the evenings are getting darker and the signs are all around us that Autumn is definitely here.

On pages 8 and 9 you will find the ‘Dates for your Diary’ with details of events happening across the Island and also with Christmas fast approaching you will find details of upcoming Christmas Fayres.

If you have an event happening in December don’t forget to email me the information.

You will also find all the latest news reports for your area from local councillors and the ever popular puzzles can be found on page 14 which will definitely keep your brain active.

I hope you all enjoy this issue and I look forward to catching up with you next month and please keep using the services of our advertisers and if you have any news please feel free to share it.

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I offer specialist assessment & treatment for a range of problems including:Marie Curie are looking for volunteers to • depression & anxiety disorders cover 2 hours shifts for their upcoming • post-traumatic stress disorder collections at Busy Bee Nursery on Saturday • bereavement & loss 19th November from 10am – 4pm and Tesco, • dementia & cognitive impairment Ryde on Saturday 3rd December from 9am • low self-esteem & stress – 9pm. If you are able to help contact Wendy • support for carers on 02380 263123 or 07798638110 07846 960266 sheila@wightpsychology.co.uk www.wightpsychology.co.uk 5

News Report from Cllr Michael Lilley – Green Councillor for Ryde East Ward Email: michaellilleyiow@gmail.com or call/text 07769551578 The last month has been busy and I have lots of news for you. I am also very excited as I have just written and published a children’s book “Papa Owl and Rocket the Dog’s Big Flying Adventure”. The book is part of the Age Island Friendly Campaign and is about making children and adults aware of how the older generation has much to offer.

Papa Owl lives on Sandy Island with his dog Rocket and his two owl friends Barney and Snowdrop. He is an inventor and granddad to Fifi and Flossie, who want to be inventors when they grow up. In his first adventure, Papa Owl builds a flying machine that flies silently like an owl. The book was launched at IW Literary Festival in October as part of Celebrating Age Month. It is beautifully illustrated by local artist, Helen Stiles, and at present available through Age UK Isle of Wight and County Press.

My report this month highlights the importance of community action and how local people are trying hard to make our town better through campaigning for local causes or helping others in need.

Winter is coming and it is time to act now!

Warmer Ryde is a new scheme now funded

by Ryde Council and is a partnership between Ryde Town Council and the Footprint Trust. So if you are on low income and worried about your fuel bills this winter, need your house insulated but cannot afford it, or your old boiler packs up and you have no money to replace it, this scheme could help you.

Ray of Footprint Trust explains “Showing people how to use their heating systems to best effect, can save money and keep people at a comfortable temperature. Replacing old dangerous white goods with safe energy6

efficient ones is also a wise thing to do. We can also arrange for grant-funded insulation of most homes” To learn more and keep warm this winter, please contact Ray on 01983-822282 or email ray@footprint-trust.co.uk Stop Hazel the Dormouse becoming Homeless - Update - Save Westridge Farm (Hope Road) Campaign.

The campaign to save this important agricultural and ecologically rich land from being built on is still in full swing and a date for the planning application has not been set. As reported previously, Ryde Town Council had recommended against approval of planning permission for Hope Road development for 80 houses on an active dairy farm. IWCC Planning officers have asked for more ecological reports from developers.

The Hazel Dormouse has been sighted on the land and a new local group, Save the Ryde Dormouse, has been set up as part of a new Ryde Green Group. The Hazel Dormice lives in hedgerows on the site and are an endangered species. New homes may be needed in the area but not at the cost of making Hazel homeless.

For more information see www.ptes. org/campaigns/dormice and keep up to date with the Save Westridge Farm on www. facebook.com/savewestridgefarm Veterans and Men in Sheds I attended the Isle of Wight Civil Military Partnership meeting on behalf of the Council last month and there was a strong discussion on the needs of families on the Island with members actively serving our Country and veterans who had served courageously. There is a need for more support for those veterans

News Report from Cllr Michael Lilley who are experiencing Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. A new fund for local groups supporting veterans is being launched in November which provides up to £20,000 grants for schemes that help veterans and families fully engage in the community. www.gov.uk/government/publications/ covenant-fund-guidance-on-how-to-apply At the October meeting, the Men in Sheds project presented and announced the plan to have a Shed particularly for local veterans in Ryde. The’ Men’s Shed’ movement sprung up as a way to engage men in purposeful activity, particularly after retirement, as well as providing a more informal setting to think about health and well-being. Members use the shed as a place to enjoy the company of others while giving something positive back to the community. There are Sheds now springing up across the Island and some are for men and women or for specific groups.

In Ryde, local veterans are leading on the project. For more information please contact Lois on: (01983) 525282 or email: lois.prior@ ageukiw.org.uk There is also a Shed at Aspire on Dover Street. www.ageuk.org.uk/isleofwight/our-services1/ age-friendly-island-lottery-programme/menin-sheds Accessibility – Isle Access and improving accessibility for local residents and tourists Isle Access is a Ryde group of local pioneers working hard to make Ryde more accessible for those who find it hard to get from their home to even the local shops. Isle Access are working with South-West Trains to convert disused buildings at Ryde Train and Bus Station into an Esplanade Café and Accessibility Shop where local people can get help, access to information and equipment that will help

them. Jan Brookes, one of the founders, received an Age Friendly Island Award last month and it was richly deserved.

See www.isleaccess.co.uk Save the Ice Rink You would have heard of the sad news that Ryde Arena is currently closed and there is a campaign to save it as it is a much needed facility. Local people are angry that the landlords of the building took back the building clandestinely from the Ryde Arena Trust headed by local community activists.

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Dates for your Diary

Friday 18th November – Fund raising event for Vectis Radio to help at Wootton Bridge Community Centre with the costs of going FM at the 0n Saturday 26th November 10am - 1pm Riverside Centre, FREE ENTRY Newport. 8pm til Many craft stalls, childrens corner, late. An evening with refreshments and much more. the band All Washed Entertainment by the Wootton Up plus special Methodist Ukulele band guests Mark Thomas and Jessica White. There will be a raffle and a Saturday 5th November – Spooks & Sparks at Victoria Recreation Ground, Recreation Ground bar. Tickets are £5 each and free for children.

Road, Newport from 4.45pm to 7.30pm. Come Tickets can be brought from the studio at Riverside Centre or email dameshirleysteed@ along for an evening combining the best of gmail.com.

Halloween and Firework Night. This year is bigger and better than ever with a spectacular Friday 25th from 2-6pm and Saturday 26 firework display, fancy dress (and prizes for best costumes), live music, a magic show, face and Sunday 27th November 10am – 5pm. I love Wight Christmas Market at The Garlic painting, games and delicious food! Adults Farm, Mersely Lane, Newchurch. Over 30 £5, Teens £5, Child (Under 13s) £2 and under stalls of IOW Makers, crafters and producers.

5’s are FREE. Cash only on the day. Tickets available from Newport Parish Council, located Christmas gifts and decorations. FREE entry and FREE parking at The Riverside Centre, The Quay, Newport; Dragonfly, Nodehill or Isle of Wight Radio, Saturday 26th November – Newport Christmas Dodnor, Newport and on the gate. Sparklers Market at Holyrood Hall, High Street, Newport and chinese lanterns are strictly prohibited from 9am – 3pm. Lots of seasonal cakes, from the event. preserves and handmade crafts. Refreshments will be served all day. Free entry Monday 7th November - Isle of Wight Family History Society open meeting at Hunnyhill Saturday 26th November – Christmas Fayre at Room, Riverside Centre, Newport - everyone Brading Church Hall. 10am – 4pm welcome. Talk on military uniforms by Meg Groves. Doors open 7 pm talk starts 7.30 lasts about 45 minutes. Admission members of the Saturday 26th November – The Mad Hatters Christmas Tea Party at Riverside Centre, The Isle of Wight FHS - £1; non-members - £2 Quay, Newport from 11am – 4pm The Lynnette Bailey Academy of Irish Dancing present this Sunday 13th November – Christmas comes themed Christmas fundraising event to send early at Barton Manor, Whippingham Road their girls and boys to National & International 10am – 4pm. Live music, Christmas BBQ, competitions. With a wide variety of stalls, craft and food stall, dancing, café, roasted themed entertainment, food and drink, a chestnuts, winter wonderland, carriage rides, themed photo corner courtesy of Wight mulled wine. Entrance £5, Concession £4.

Under 14 free. Guide dogs only. Raising money Photography and much more! for Challenge & Adventure.

Saturday 5th November – Sandown November Celebrations from 6pm along the Esplanade. Fireshows, entertainment, Family fun, Food vendors, side shows and firework finale. FREE entry.

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Saturday Story Time - Every Saturday in the junior library starting at 11 am.

Tuesday 8th and 22nd November - Lego Club - 3.15 - 4.30 Wednesday 9th and 23rd November. Ryde Shady Ladies (and men!) Colouring Club - 2.30 – 5, costs only £1 everything supplied including a cup of tea! Ideal way to make new friends we would love to see you.

Friday 11th November - Ryde Library Long Health Walk starting at 10.30 am . This event is free but numbers are limited so please call into the library or telephone 825823 to book your place Saturday 19th November - Sewing Bee is back! 10 - 4. Make something for Christmas, decorations , gifts anything it’s really up to you!

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Cost £5 to take part all money goes to Isle of Wight Age UK. Wednesday 23rd November – Knit & Natter at the library, bring your knitting to this friendly group – 5.30 – 7 pm. Refreshments will be provided. This event is free to attend

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Report from IW Councillor for Ryde North East - Wayne Whittle, Hunters Way, Binstead Hill, Ryde, PO33 3RP. Tel 07792 670771 E: wayne.whittle@iow.gov.uk Twitter @RydeAbide

A CCTV camera has finally been installed on North Walk and although the long summer nights have passed it should capture any late night speeding offenders doing their racing around Canoe Lake in the early hours.

I will continue to liaise with our local Police and monitor their progress on this.

It was disappointing to see Ryde Arena locked by bailiffs after the Trust and employees have put so much work and effort into keeping the Its a shame the camera wasn’t put up during place open for our community, its ironic that the summer as this was undoubtedly the the owner was bailed out by the pro-activity, busiest time of year for late night antisocial hard work and efforts of the Trust only to loitering and speeding. eject them once the premises were made dry and refurbished.

Since writing my last report referencing the antisocial driving issue I have been I hope the law delivers a positive outcome in contacted by residents from East Hill Road, the Trust and communities favour.

Marlborough Road, Esplanade & High Street all saying they too said they have been The Ryde Business Association are planning a woken by noisy exhausts on motorcycles lantern lit seasonal Christmas Light switch on & cars as they speed by their homes in the for this year to take place on Small Business early hours.

Saturday (3rd December) it will be a fun filled I will be asking how many vehicles with loud exhausts have been fined at the next police group meeting Chaired by Phil Warren and will give an update next month.

I would like to take this opportunity to urge all local residents who live around Nelson Street area extending from the Esplanade to Park Road and George Street to Monkton Street to make sure their homes are secure at all times.

We have disturbingly had many local burglaries over the last month. Our Police are fully aware and tell me they are working with all associated agencies to address the problem, and I hope the offenders are quickly prosecuted.

If anyone sees or hears anything suspicious please call the police immediately and report it.

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We raised £1600 for our local Big 5 Ryde Charities this year with the “Bestival Ryde Slide” event, cheques were passed to Ryde Inshore Rescue, Brainy Bunch, Waterside Pool, Aspire Ryde & Ryde Arena, I’m already talking with Wightlink and HSS about next years event.

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Stress, Worry and Low Mood – Counselling?

By Julia Bailey If we break a leg, we get help from an expert. It’s important to make sure that our emotional injury and mental health is looked after too.

Sometimes our work-place strangles us, family relationships become a struggle, health and financial problems happen and it leaves us carrying a massive sack of emotional rocks, weighing us down. Huge life events hit us like an emotional car crash – divorce; ill-heath; bereavement – why wouldn’t we need some support to work through the emotional damage?

Counselling is different to other helping professions; offering a safe space to explore these really difficult and very normal emotional responses to life and bring about change for the better. As a Counsellor, I am a member of the BACP which means that I have rules for how I work to ensure your safety. My approach is gentle and respectful and I provide confidentiality and trust, acceptance and non-judgment, as we look at your jigsaw puzzle and we find the pieces that fit together.

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Are YOU a Survivor of Domestic Abuse?

In today’s society it is an unfortunate fact that many people are in abusive relationships.

When this eventually comes to a head often the abused goes to a refuge or similar safe place.

During the time spent at this safe place they receive excellent training to help them deal with their situation and help them move on to an extent. However, the nature of some abusive relationships is such that many abused people have not been allowed to develop even the most fundamental skills even as an adult.

Whilst the training received from the refuge or similar is very good and is a fantastic foundation for moving on, once that support ceases, as it has to, the person may be left in a vulnerable state and risks making the same life style choices in terms of partners as they did before.

Unfortunately this means that the same cycle of behaviour repeats and the abused person can end up in a similarly bad relationship and the whole cycle starts again. The Break the Cycle ‘Mind the Gap’ course aims to build on the foundation gained during the period spent in the refuge and equip the abused person emotionally and practically to move forward in a positive way and literally break that cycle.

Realistically not everybody is either fortunate enough to go through a refuge or feels that they need to as they may have made their own arrangements. The ‘Mind the Gap’ course is flexible enough to incorporate people coming from diverse situations which may or may not include formal help from refuges or the like.

Break the Cycle Community Interest Company has been lucky enough to receive Lottery funding to run courses to help people who have escaped domestic abuse. Whether you have recently moved away from an abusive relationship or are managing to survive after some time, their course, made up of six modules, will help you to live a more fulfilled life, build your confidence and help you move forward.

Break the Cycle’s ‘Mind the Gap’ course uses a range of training material that complements each participants learning style. The modules, each of 2 hours duration, are interactive and engaging allowing the participants to learn through practice and experience rather than just theory.

Each participant will be given their own journal to track their progress.

We are looking for volunteers to commit to taking the whole course, at no cost, with the proviso that they feed back to the company their opinions on the content, the experience and any other findings.

Are you a sur vivor of domestic abuse?

Would you like to participate in an innovative new course designed to move you forward in a positive way & literally break that cycle?

This course is FREE OF CHARGE but you must commit to undertaking all six modules & To apply to join this course, to be run in January feed back to the company your opinions on the content. We are currently looking for 12 people 2017, please contact Maggie Currie on her so if interested, get in touch soon. email address: For more information & to apply hello@breakthecycle.org.uk. Similarly if you contact Maggie Currie via email: have questions please ask them via the same hello@breakthecycle.org.uk email address. More information available via

the website www.breakthecycle.org.uk

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