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Welcome to the December issue of Island Magazines.

Christmas is fast approaching and we are almost at the end of another year. I would like to take this opportunity to thank all readers, advertisers and contributors for your support. From snow to heatwaves, 2018 has had it all. I look forward to finding what 2019 has in store for us all.

The ‘Dates for your Diary’ section on pages 18 and 19 are bursting with events happening across the Island including Christmas Fayres, Carols, Concerts and more.

If you want to be savvy with your recycling this Christmas then the IWC and Amey are on a Christmas Recycling Tour and you will find details of when and where they will be on page 8.

I hope you all have a Wonderful Christmas and I look forward to catching up with you in 2019 and let’s hope it’s a good year for us all.

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It’s a Way of Life When I first took the step to embrace and learn yoga I thought that I would be throwing myself into the ‘downward facing dog’ and ‘tree’ positions, and working on ways to make me more supple, but as yet I haven’t tried these poses and I have now realised that there is so much more to yoga than I first thought. If I had to compare it to anything I would have to say ‘an onion’ ... there are many layers to it and it is very versatile. This may sound like a cliché but yoga really is about physical and mental wellbeing and for now I am working more on breathing, stretching and meditating.

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Her weekly classes include posture, breathing, meditation and chanting and although the structure of the class is similar each week, the content takes you through a journey of progression and self-awareness. For more information and to see how Nickie can help you call her on 07799 032824 or visit her website www.yogaisleofwight.co.uk and see her main advert below.

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Report from Sandown Town & County Councillor Debbie Andre.

Tel 07948 757977 Email:- debbieandre4sandown@gmail.com debbieandre4sandown As another year draws to a close, I thought that it would be good to reflect on some of the events that have shaped Sandown and The Bay this year.

The opening of The Broadway Centre, the demolition of the Carlton Hotel and Wight City, the ongoing development of Sandham Gardens and the formation of the Bay C of E School have seen a renewed confidence in our town. Whilst some sites in Sandown remain an eyesore, we can now look forward to seeing the new development at the Wight City site take shape, the construction of our very own Premier Inn, and a new Dino mini golf course, in addition to the new go-kart track, with more attractions to come. I’m confident that we will continue to address the sites in Sandown that detract from our stunning beach and wonderful seaside town and I will continue to work with all concerned to effect the necessary changes.

Watch this space!

I continue to represent you on a number of committees at County Hall as your County Councillor as well as representing you at town council meetings. I would actively encourage you to contact me with your various issues as your views are important to me. Don’t forget, Councillor Heather Humby runs her “Sandown Surgery” every Thursday afternoon between 3pm and 4pm at Sandown Library. No appointment needed, just turn up.

Public attendance at our town council meetings has grown substantially this year and I’m genuinely grateful to all residents who have engaged with councillors and become involved in shaping our community.

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to shape the future of Sandown and ensure that taxpayers’ money is being spent in the most effective way for the benefit of all residents. We now have a new website: www.sandowntowncouncil. gov.uk Please take a look at our new website. Dates of council meetings together with agendas are listed. Please come along as I welcome your involvement.

We have just celebrated the 100th anniversary of the end of WW1 and I was privileged to attend several events and show my respect on behalf of residents.

One of these events was a commemoration at Christ Church, Sandown, attended by the Brownies who had beautifully decorated pebbles in remembrance, which were laid on each WW1 grave in the churchyard. It also reminded me of the Holocaust Day Memorial Service that I attended in January where we remembered those who died not only in the Holocaust, but in other genocides. I feel privileged to be able to represent you on such occasions and am deeply touched by the continued support shown by the community turning out in all weathers to show their respect to those who so bravely gave up their lives for us.

I would like to thank you for giving me the opportunity to serve you as your elected County and Town Councillor. It’s been a life-changing year for me, full of challenge and learning, including being selected for a leadership programme with the Local Government Association which I will complete early next year.

Thank you for your continued support and confidence in me.

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Christmas Recycling Tour

By Cllr Michael Murwill - Cabinet Member for Waste Management The IWC, in partnership with Amey, are undertaking a ‘Festive Reduce Reuse Recycle Tour’ around the Island during November and December to inform residents of what can be recycled over the Christmas period.

Below are the venues during December: pop along and pick up a free recipe card and recycling booklet.

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They would also like your views on waste and recycling services and an online survey is now open until January 4. It is an opportunity for householders to put forward suggestions for future improvements or ideas on how the Island can recycle more.

The council is responsible for the collection, treatment and disposal of household recyclables and waste on the Island — which is delivered through a contract with Amey.

The survey can be completed online by going to https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/ r/9Z5GBTY and paper versions are available at County Hall, libraries across the Island and council help centres.

Once the closing date for the survey has passed, the information will be reviewed and used to identify possible improvements to the existing services.

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The Heights Leisure Centre The Brighstone Christmas Tree Festival (Three Bishops Pub) Wightlink Fishbourne Ferry Red Funnel East Cowes Ferry Tesco Extra (Ryde) Morrison’s (Newport) Red Funnel Red Jet Terminal West Wight Sports Centre Wightlink Ryde Pier (concourse area)

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It’s that time of year again, The Salvation Army in Newport will be holding their Christmas Day dinner. As always they will be providing a free hot meal and a pudding, to all their friends in the Community who may be homeless, elderly, or anyone who will be on their own and families who wish to join them.

Organiser Kay is asking for your help - Please see below a list of the kind of things they need. Last year they served 144 dinners on Christmas Day. Alongside this they also provided 140 families with hampers.

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Volunteers - They will need volunteers to assist in the preparation of the vegetables on Christmas Eve. This usually takes a couple of hours with a good team of people. They will need people on Christmas Day to help get the room ready for the guests arrival (time to be confirmed). People to help serve guests during the meal and to chat and share fellowship. You may be the only person that has spoken to some of the elderly folk that come in a while. Finally help is needed to clear away.

They will also need guests collected from their homes. Could anyone help collect and return guests at the end of the day?

Entertainment - They would love to entertain their guests.

Food - Carrots, sprouts, stuffing, pigs in blankets, parsnips, roast potatoes, gravy, turkey, peas, Christmas pudding, cream, custard, mince pies, milk, tea, coffee and Christmas cake.

Drinks (non alcoholic) Pop, flavoured water, Fruit juice.

Gifts - Men’s, ladies and children’s.

Hampers - Tins of veg and meat, pasta, non perishables as well as fresh nearer the time.

They are also looking for people to help with preparing the hampers the week leading up to Christmas.

If you can help in anyway or would like to join them on the day please contact Kay via email at Kay.willett@salvationarmy.org.uk for more information.

There are drop off points in Ryde and Newport Salvation Army Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 10-2 , Salvation Army Ryde & Shanklin Charity Shops Mon – Sat 9.30am – 5pm 12

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It makes sense to ensure your boiler is working efficiently, otherwise you won’t feel the benefits from your heating or hot water.

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If your boiler is past its best they can offer free quotations for installations and alteration work. All their new boiler installations come with a ten year warranty so that alone is something worth looking into to ensure your home can be kept warm throughout the winter and in turn will ensure you aren’t throwing money down the drain.

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Whatever assistance you need Primo Technical Services Ltd will be able to help.

We are based in Ryde and provide services to the self-employed, For more information, phone 520522 or sole traders and companies all 07795 363 534, email: over the Island primotechnical@gmail.com and see their main advert above.

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Report from IW Councillor Ian Ward for Sandown South & Cabinet Member for Infrastructure & Transport Email: ian.ward@iow.gov.uk Telephone: 01983 403193 Mobile: 07772559093 SANDOWN REGENERATION UPDATE - There is a lot of IW Council supported regeneration activity taking place in Sandown that does not hit the headlines, so I thought I’d write a brief update on the various projects that will go towards achieving my aim of enhancing Sandown as a tourism ‘Destination’. Despite the occasional negativity, Sandown is clearly moving forward and the outlook is very good for us.

DINOSAUR ISLE – Culver Parade. Plans to make our Dinosaur Isle Museum into a more attractive tourism destination are progressing well. Invitations to tender have attracted three bids which are being evaluated.

SANDHAM GROUNDS – Culver Parade The development of Heritage GB leisure attraction is progressing well. The new Go Kart track has been installed and is already operating. The Adventure Golf attraction has received planning permission and will be ready for the 2019 season. The HighWire attraction has also been approved and is now scheduled for 2020. The planning application for the new Beach Huts has been submitted. Heritage GB has completely refurbished the toilets and the parks drainage system.

PIER STREET TOILETS – Sandown Seafront.

Plans for the development of a commercial leisure development have been drawn up and invitations to tender will be issued following a Planning application for the site which will be submitted in January 2019.

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SANDHAM MIDDLE SCHOOL SITE – Perowne Way. This is to be an Independent Living complex of 82 new homes with shared community facilities. Plans have been drawn up and a development brief will be sent out this month and a planning application will be submitted in Spring 2019. It is hoped that this complex will generate around 35 new local jobs.

WIGHT CITY SITE – Culver Parade Demolition and preparatory work is underway for a residential development of 47 homes and ground floor commercial premises. Building work is due to start imminently and phased over 3 years.

PREMIER INN – Sandown Sea Front.

Planning permission for a 100-bedroom hotel has been granted, ground works are underway, and is scheduled for completion in the Autumn of 2019.

DOG MESS - LITTER BINS - DOG BINS = CONFUSION? - Lots of residents express concern about the discarded bags of dog mess dropped on our pavements, thrown in hedges and gardens. What is difficult to understand is the number that are dropped near litter bins. I can only think this is done by dog owners who are trying to do the right thing but are unsure if they can deposit their ‘deposit’ in the litter bin?

Well, I can confirm that dog mess bags can be placed in both Dog Bins and Litter Bins.

Merry Christmas to you All.

Should you find yourself in a situation please pick up the phone and call any of the numbers listed below. They are there to help, support and offer advice and will be able to ensure you don’t go through a crisis by yourself.

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Monthly News Report for Shanklin.

Richard 07471 471960 Jon 07973 860086 Email. priest.gilbey@live.co.uk Shanklin has succeeded, alongside partner Councils and organisations, for securing the removal of Business Rates for providing public toilets – as residents will know this has cost Shanklin Town Council (and local council tax payers) £11,000 per annum in addition to the costs of providing public conveniences for residents and tourists.

We continue to request this is implemented as soon as possible, to enable the Town Council to reallocate these funds and consider developments of other sites within Shanklin – we recognised the poor condition of the Toilets when the IW Council closed them and were committed to a programme of improvement that did not disadvantage the local community.

The recent national success, in the ‘Loo of the Year’ awards, highlighted the prioritisation made by the Town Council, supported by the Community, and Platinum Awards, voted on by visitors to the Town, were again awarded to Tower Cottage and Falcon Cross Amenities.

TOWN PROJECTS We would like to thank all involved in last months World War 1 Centenary Commemorations, pupils from St Blasius and Gatten & Lake designed mugs, wrote poems and planted Living Crosses as part of the Commemorations; St Saviours Tower Captain Keiran Downer organised a special Bell Ring for the 105 Shanklin residents from WW1 named on the Memorial (together with the 78 Sandown and 58 Lake Residents); St Pauls had a Bay Service; and the Brownies and other youth groups 16

created special poppies; the Local Library hosted an exhibition and members knitted 105 poppies which Curator Terry Carpenter and Green Town Volunteers placed on the Memorial Gates; Age Concern organised a special day for their members: culminating in the Remembrance Day service attended by almost 1,000 residents, and we are grateful for the contribution made by all involved.

The Library project has moved forward, with a structural engineer providing a report regarding the renovation work proposed, and the Town Council hope to commission an Architect to design the proposed Library/Office/Hub, and we have also sought guidance from our Auditors to ensure any VAT issues are dealt with prior to commissioning the facility – but recognise that staying in the current location will have increased maintenance costs.

Funding has also been allocated to provide Christmas Trees and decorative lighting across the Town, with the Christmas Carol concert at the Crab from 6.30pm on Monday 17th December, with Shanklin Town Brass Band also playing at the URC (8th December) and other locations in the Town.

Shanklin Theatre host a programme of Pantos from Snow White (Theatretrain), Goldilocks (First Act) and Sleeping Beauty (Spotlight); and this is alongside shows by the Osmonds, Jason Mansford, and Robert Powell.

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Monthly News Report for Shanklin continued their annual Xmas Tree exhibition, and the Carnival Association are planning a Santa Day, at Falcon Cross, on Saturday 15th December.

2019 ONWARDS The Town Council have highlighted concerns about the proposed introduction of car park charging after 6pm, the impact this will have on the night time economy, and to local voluntary groups who provide activities in the evening for free, this includes the local Theatre and local youth groups; and concerns have also been expressed about the increases proposed for the lift and the impact this could have on Tourism – previously public meetings have been held to discuss issues such as this and we are awaiting clarification if similar meetings are planned.

The Town Council have allocated funding to take forward the Library Project, continue funding for grounds maintenance, and a range of other initiatives including support of the Town Brass Band in its 25th Year.

In closing, we would again like to thank local residents for their support and interest in all things Shanklin, and wish them a peaceful Christmas and prosperous 2019.

Best wishes Jon Gilbey & Richard Priest Shanklin Town Councillors

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Second Thursday of every month - Sandown Evening Townswomen’s Guild meet at 7pm in St. John’s Church annexe, St John’s Crescent.

Most months we have a speaker to begin the meeting. During the year we have outings, a monthly lunch club, craft and scrabble afternoons and also jumble sales. New members are always welcome so why not try a meeting as a guest and then see if it’s for you.

Saturday 1st December – Coffee morning/ open day at Vectis Radio from 10am 12pm. Come along to Vectis Radio studio at the Riverside Centre and see how it all works. Tea/coffee and biscuits supplied for a minimum £1 donation to keep the community radio station running.

Saturday 1st December – Wight Brainy Bunch Christmas Market at Ryde Fire Station from 10am – 4pm. Magical grotto, kids craft corner, inflatable snow globe, live entertainment, seasonal stalls, refreshments and much more. Turning on of Ryde Fire’s Christmas Lights at 4pm Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd December – Daisy Chains IW Christmas Fair at Lower Hyde Holiday Park, Landguard Manor Road, Shanklin from 11am – 3.30pm. Christmas market, entertainment, characters, grotto and more. Adults £1, kids go free.

Monday 3rd December - Isle of Wight Family History Society open meeting, everyone welcome. The Royal Navy and the Royal Marines on the Isle of Wight a talk by Mike North at the Hunnyhill Room, Riverside Centre, The Quay, Newport PO30 2QR. Doors open 7 pm talk starts 7.30 lasts about 45 minutes. Admission members of the Isle of Wight FHS - £1; non-members - £2 18

Thursday 6th December – Sunday 9th December – Brighstone Christmas Tree Festival from 10am – 5pm.

Fun for all the family, lots to see and enjoy with over 200 beautiful “theme decorated” Christmas Trees on display in seven very different locations within Brighstone. The children’s trees are in the library and on the Saturday and Sunday you can see Santa in the Winter Wonderland at the Exchange in New Rd. Free admission to all concerts both during the festival and into the following week (all in the Parish Church set against the backdrop of all the trees). There will be a myriad of attractions to entertain you and put you in the festive mood and it’s all FREE. Carol singing, Hand bell ringing, Craft Fairs, Mini Market at the weekend, Lace making demonstrations, Cake and Biscuit Raffles, The Winter Wonderland Snow Grotto with Santa and free family photo opportunities, Daily Refreshments available to purchase, A FREE Park and Ride will operate from the Isle of Wight Pearl on the Military Rd into Brighstone village with a further Free shuttle service to Mottistone and back. For full details go to www.bxtf.org Thursday 6th – Sunday 10th December - Christmas Tree Festival will be held at Shanklin Methodist Church (Regent Street).

There will be a Christmas Fayre in the church hall on Saturday 8th December 10 am till 12 noon.

Thursday 6th December – Sandown High Street Late Night Opening and Busking Competition. From 6pm with Buskers positioned along the High Street performing for your entertainment. Voting Cards will be available in the Town for you to choose your

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favourite. Loads of shops, cafes, restaurants and pubs are supporting this event, so please turn up and bring plenty of change for the buskers.

Saturday 8th December – Godshill Christmas Market from 11am – 4pm.

Craft stalls, mulled wine and mince pies, refreshments, raffle, Santa’s grotto, entertainment, treasure hunt and so much more. All funds raised will be split between kissypuppy. Godshill Village Hall and the IOW Radio Christmas Toy Appeal.

Saturday 8th and Sunday 9th December – Rylstone Tea Gardens Christmas Market from 10.30am – 4pm. Join us for our 4th Annual Christmas Market – Craft stalls, Christmas crazy golf tournament, hot food and drinks, mulled wine. Dogs on leads welcome.

Saturday 8th December – Riverside Christmas Fair at Riverside, The Quay, Newport from 11am – 4pm. Free Entry.

Inflatable snow globe, gifts, crafts, Santa’s grotto, carol singing, face painting, refreshments and meet Enchanted Isle characters.

Saturday 8th December – Sandown Railway Enthusiasts Club present their Winter Model Show at Lions Community Centre, Lake from 10am – 4pm. At least 8 working layouts expected, plus static displays and trade stalls. Tickets £3 and accompanied children free. Wheelchair accessible.

Sunday 9th December – Christmas Holiday Fundraiser in aid of Teenage Cancer Trust at the Car park Aldi Lake, Sptihead Business Centre from 4pm – 6pm. Free entry and all donation towards TCT. Santa’s grotto,

bouncy castle, gingerbread decorating, craft wreath making, cake sale, raffle and much more.

Sunday 16th December – The Christmas Garden is back for a third year running to light up The Sandown Battery with festive spirit and fun for all the family. This completely free community event will celebrate one of The Bay’s most fascinating monuments and bring life to an often forgotten part of the Bay. This year, the Garden will again host fantastic illuminations, seasonal craft and decoration workshops, tree dressing as well as music performances from Vectis Brass and Medina Community Choir. In addition there will be atmospheric storytelling from Sue Bailey perfect for little ones and historical street performer Greg Chapman will be showcasing his many talents plus don’t forget to toast a marshmallow on the fire or dance in the snow. All are welcome and entry is free from 4pm – 7pm - Wrap up warm.

Friday 21st December – Grand Christmas Raffle will be drawn at The Multiple Sclerosis Society in Regent Street, Shanklin at 3pm. Lots of hampers and prizes to be won. Tickets will be on sale from Friday 30th November and will be £1.00 a ticket.

All proceeds will go the MS Society on the Isle of Wight. For more information contact Lynda Fairman ( Shop Manager) on 01983 867500.

Monday 24th December - Christmas Eve Fun Day Sandown. Hullabaloo and Sandown Business Association have teamed up to bring you a fun filled Christmas Eve from 10.30am – 3.30pm.

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