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elcome to the July issue and thank you for picking up a copy of ‘your local community’ magazine.

At the time of writing we are having some great summer sunshine and it’s nice to see so many people out and about enjoying the island while still keeping social distancing practices in place.

The beaches have been busy and some favourite picnic sites around the island have been bustling with families and holiday makers making the most of what the island has to offer.

Our ‘Dates for your Diary’ section is being slowly reintroduced as a monthly feature, but the events are very much dependent on government guidelines. You will find this section on page 11. If you have an event happening in August, please feel free to email the details to islandmagazines@gmail.com.

Inside this issue you will find the latest news and information for your area, our puzzle section, editorials and adverts from local businesses who all appreciate your support when using their services.

I hope you all have a great July and hope the sun keeps shining and I look forward to catching up with you again next month.

Debbie

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Report from IW Councillor Ian Ward for Sandown South Email: ian.ward@iow.gov.uk Telephone: 01983 403193 Mobile: 07772559093 Facebook: Cllr Ian Ward BEM – Sandown South COMMUNITY BUS GETS QUEENS’ AWARD FOR VOLUNTARY SERVICE (QAVS) We recently received the amazing news that our Community Bus service volunteers have been awarded the QAVS. This is in recognition of the fantastic service our volunteer drivers provide to the Sandown, Lake, Shanklin and Cowes areas. I helped to start the service which has been running for nearly 10 years now and I’m still the managing director, but it is all run daily by Alan Stott our Co-ordinator and is funded via our passengers’ vital donations.

Our Lord Lieutenant, Susie Sheldon will present us with the actual award later this year. We are always on the lookout for new volunteers so if you fancy helping our local community while gaining a valuable skill perhaps you would consider training as a bus driver? If so please contact me for details.

ISLAND LINE UPDATE – FROM SENIOR REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT MANAGER The arrival of a second new train onto the island marked an important step towards the completion of the Island Line upgrade later this summer. With two trains now on the island, preparations are making good progress. A new train conducted an important ‘gauging run’ through the tunnel at Monkton Mead to check the engineering work that had taken place there. The train was towed by a road rail vehicle as the power to the line was switched off whilst engineers carried out inspections and tests.

Milestones such as these bring us closer to the completion of this exceptionally complex project; however, with so many variables, it is still too early to give a definitive date for the railway to reopen. Everyone involved in the project continues to work tirelessly to bring the trains into service as soon as possible.

We are still looking at a date in late summer and once we have more certainty, we will let you know.

SANDOWN LIBRARY – NEW COMPUTERS FOR RESIDENTS TO USE A resident contacted me about the outdated computers in Sandown Library telling me how slow they were. I contacted our Computer Dept who explained that they had just changed the computers during the pandemic lockdown. So, our library now has up-to-date computers for the use of residents.

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Community News for The Bay From Richard & Jon Email. priest.gilbey@live.co.uk Welcome Bay Residents Congratulations to all involved with Sandown gaining the Blue Flag from Keep Britain Tidy, and Shanklin achieving Seaside Award – these prestigious awards reflect the work that everyone puts in to looking after the Bay, and the provision of Lifeguards in Sandown and Buoys across the Bay. Also, good news for the drivers of the number 22 and 24 community buses, serving Yaverland, Newchurch, Alverstone Garden Village, Lake, Sandown and Shanklin (inc Sibden Hill and the seafront), they’ve received the Queens Award for Voluntary Service and plans are in hand for a special presentation this month in Sandown.

Green Town Volunteers in Sandown and Shanklin have been really active with planting and litter picking – helping with National Spring Clean days and preparing for the summer.

Shanklin Theatre, subject to any change in Covid guidance, sees the welcome return of the Best of the West End on Thursdays; Carpenters (2nd) and Drifters Tribute (16th) shows; Vintage Boys (18th) and Beach Boys (23rd) Tribute; and Comedian Sarah Millican’s Bobby Dazzler returns for two performances on Saturday 24th.

The Bandstand at Rylstone re-opens on Wednesday 30th June Sandown & Shanklin Military Band 8pm, followed by Vectis Brass 8pm on Thursday 1st July, 6

with a programme of bands, subject to Covid guidance, for the Summer.

Christ Church in Sandown has a special church service commemorating the centenary of the Town’s War Memorial, on Sunday 25th July, and the local school is also involved in the commemoration during the month.

The Bay also sees updated guidance for Dogs on Leads, and new signage will be in place in the areas covered by the IW Council guidance.

Both Shanklin Cricket and Bowls Club have resumed their leagues, following covid safety guidance, and preparation is in hand for a special 10k run in September.

St John’s Road Toilets, in Sandown, have been renovated, with accessible and unisex provision, and attention paid to ensure accessibility; with new signage being installed’ Shanklin in Bloom forms are available from Carpets Direct, with judging during the month - in previous years Shanklin has secured South East England in Bloom recognition, and visitors and residents have commented on the high standard of flora and fauna in the town.’

Stay safe and enjoy the summer.

Richard and Jon

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Diabetes Group IOW are here to support those affected by diabetes on the Isle of Wight Everywhere in the world, diabetes is on the increase, with one in ten people aged 65 and over are affected. In the last few years, the number of people on the Island with diabetes has risen to 9.5k Isle of Wight Diabetes Group provides help, support and advice to anyone who is living with or cares for someone with diabetes. We have regular expert speaker events, a popular free magazine packed with expert and lived experience articles, available on our website: www.diabetesiow.org.uk and Facebook (Diabetes Group IOW). Our summer edition will be celebrating the centenary of the discovery of Insulin.

Sign up for our newsletter or join as a volunteer - Sign up to receive our regular e-newsletters with articles about diabetes, treatments and new developments. Or if you’d like to volunteer or join as a committee member, then please get in touch by email at: info@diabetesiow.org.uk Our events/drop-in-sessions - During the Covid-19 pandemic, both our magazine and our public drop-ins/speaker events have been virtual, but we look forward to reverting to more normal communication, once it is safe to do so.

Autumn & Winter Event - We will be attending the Wolverton Manor Garden Fair, 4-5th September. This winter we celebrate the discovery of insulin - 100 years ago the first person, a young boy of 14, Leonard Thompson, received a life saving injection. We are planning a centenary celebration dinner on 14th Jan, 2022. For more info, please email info@diabetesiow.org.uk

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News report from Chris Quirk & Michael Beston IOW & Shanklin Town Councillors. christopher.quirk@iow.gov.uk or michael.beston@iow.gov.uk Chris 07802 705831 and Michael 07885 644426 We were pleased to be re-elected as Isle of Wight Councillor and Shanklin Town Councillors for Shanklin South and Shanklin Central respectively and thank everyone who voted for us. We wish to remind residents that we are happy to be contacted by anyone who requires help.

Shanklin Town Council has had the toilets at the bottom of Hope Road refurbished in time for the summer season, and the Toilets in the Art Deco building at Chine Buff are open. The Town Council intends to install a new toilet block at Chine Buff, but that is unlikely to be opened in time for the main holiday season this I, Chris, was year. The old toilets at subsequently elected the Spa Car Park site as the New Mayor of are no longer fit for Shanklin, replacing purpose, but alternative retiring Mayor Steve possibilities for toilet Knight who has led provision around the the Town Council for middle of Shanklin the last few years; our Beach are under active thanks go to Steve who consideration. The remains a Shanklin Town Town Council and Councillor and continues IOW Council together New Shanklin Mayor, Chris Quirk with Town Clerk are also looking at the to work positively for Stella Janeway and new Deputy Mayor Sue Godden the Community. refurbishment of the Former Shanklin Mayor; Queen Victoria and Queen Elizabeth Richard Priest stood down at the election Memorial Clock on the Esplanade, with the after many years of service as a Town possible transfer of ownership of this Grade Councillor, and we wish to recognise and ll Listed Memorial to the Town Council. A thank him for his positive impacts on the new flagpole on the Esplanade is also on Town over many years, and wish him every the agenda following the failure of the old success in the future, Richard is now Town one last year.

Clerk to Sandown Town Council.

With the easing of Covid-19 restrictions Recently the Pond at Big Mead by St. Blasius and hopefully plenty of sunshine the Church has suffered low water levels and an beaches have become busy and over the algae bloom; our thanks go to the Shanklin Bank Holiday although emptied twice a Fire Team who used their hose practice day the litter bins on the seafront were not session at the pond to aerate it and top it up, coping with the level of litter being disposed and also to Isle of Wight Council Officers for of; we would ask that if you are picnicking dealing with the excess rat population in the on the beach and find the letter bins full area. Several trees were felled at Big Mead, that you take rubbish home with you for these were Ash trees becoming dangerous disposal, rather than piling up next to the because they were suffering from Ash Die bins where it is attacked by gulls causing a Back Disease; new trees will be planted at widespread mess.

Big Mead in the next planting season.

Dates for your Diary Every Saturday – Sandown Airport Car Boot Sales in aid of Sandown and Shanklin LIONS. The boot sale will be in the top field. Sellers from 9am and buyers from 10.30am. Cars £5, vans £8 & Trailers £10.

Every Sunday – Staplehurst Grange Car Boot Sale (Staplers Road, PO30 2LU ) is back. Sellers from 8am and buyers from 9am. Cars £1, Transit £12 and Lutons £15.

No Dogs allowed on site except guide dogs.

Saturday 3rd July – Virtual Coffee Morning at Vectis Radio from 10am to 12pm via Zoom. Email studio@vectisradio.fm to get a link on the day to join in.

Saturday 3rd July at 3pm, Thursday 8th July at 7pm and Saturday 17th July at 3pm– ‘Out on An Island’ invites you to a unique exhibition by StoneCrabs at Quay Arts,

Newport. A documentary film, Our Stories Matter, sharing memories of LGBTQ+ people with an Isle of Wight connection through oral history recordings and memorabilia which unveils the Island’s chequered LGBTQ+ past.

Friday 16th July – The Award Winning Medina Community Choir present a Charity Concert of Love, Peace & Joy at 7pm at St Thomas of Canterbury Church, Pyle Street, Newport. Limited tickets available by calling 01983 609523 or 07854 527462. £6 each.

Saturday 17th July – Marching Bands in St Thomas’ Square, Newport on Market Day. Medina Marching Band from 10.45am, The Scots Guards Association from 11.45am and Vectis Corps of Drums Marching Band from 12.45pm. For more information visit www. newportcarnival.com/square 11

Report from Sandown Town & County Councillor Debbie Andre T:- 400744/07948 757977 E:- debbieandre4sandown@gmail.com Facebook:- debbieandre4sandown This has been a very busy month so far following my being appointed as the Cabinet Member for Children’s Services, Education and Skills. Thank you to everyone for your kind wishes upon my appointment. I would like to reassure you, however, that I will still be available to you, as I always have been, as your ward member for Sandown North. We have a great new team at the helm in County Hall and we are already working well together to make the much-needed changes under our experienced, determined leader Lora Peacey-Wilcox.

My first Councillor surgery since lockdown, in June, held jointly with 3 members of our local police team, was well received and some good conversations were had.

I’d like to personally thank PCSO Fiona Hyslop, PC Rob Quick and PC Ash Webb for changing their shifts to be available and for engaging so positively with the residents who came along. This month’s surgery will be on Saturday 3rd July with another opportunity to meet our local policing team.

Do come along with your questions.

Island Roads will be publishing their forward programme of works at the end of this month, July, and this should give an indication of when works are to commence in Sandown, including measures to alleviate the parking issues in Meadow Way. I know that a lot of disruption has been caused by the laying of the fibre network by subcontractors of Wight Fibre, especially along Yaverland Road. Please continue to raise these concerns with me.

By now, the buoys should be out in the Bay. Sea swimming is becoming more popular 12

and we want to keep our swimmers safe. I have spoken to local jet ski owners who have assured me that they act responsibly. It would seem that we have been attracting jet skiers from across the water who have been showing little regard for the safety of others. The number to report an incident if there is immediate danger or a marine pollution spillage in our waters in the Bay is 02392 723694 or you can go online: www. royalnavy.mod.uk/qhm/portsmouth/safetyand-regulations/report-an-incident Whilst it’s disappointing that the Island Line service isn’t currently running and has been delayed for a second time, SW Trains have doubled the schedule for the replacement bus to match the summer train timetable. I will give further updates as I get them.

At the time of writing, it’s just been announced that we won’t be free of all restrictions just yet. There will still be many people who are anxious about venturing out from their homes. Please let’s continue to look out for each other. If you know of someone who needs a little extra help, please get in touch with me directly or go to keeptheislandsafe.org or call 823600.

Councillor Heather Humby is looking forward to being able to hold her weekly councillor surgery at Sandown Library as soon as restrictions are fully lifted, but she can still be contacted on 402024 or heatherhumby@sandowntowncouncil.gov. uk Please get in touch with me by any of the above means with your concerns.

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A request from Age Concern Shanklin.

We are looking for a home for our minibus, over the years it has parked in the lower railway car park at Shanklin with the compliments of the Island Line. Since the change of franchise and the refurbishment of the railway infrastructure we have lost our home at present.

We are hoping that in the future we may be able to return, until then a home to park our bus is required. If you are able to help could you kindly give me a call on 07510936554 Many thanks Derek Stephens.

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