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took the club to new heights. The
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club also heralded a new era.
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The line has left its mark though and
for train buffs, the cafe next door takes
its name from the past, the End of The
Line.
The beginning of the line was at
Newport railway station which was on
Medina Way roughly where Hamilton
and Marshall the undertakers are. The
line then made its way past Sainsbury’s
filling station, crossed Hunny Hill
(see photo above) and then ploughed
through Sainsburys frozen vegetable
aisle before leaving through the
home baking section. It then crossed
Petticoat Lane, where the crossing
keeper’s house still exists, and made its
way to Carisbrooke Station, now buried
under the playing fields of Christ
The King School in Wellington Road.
Passing under the road at Gunville
near the Spar store, the line carried on
across farmland until it came to Betty
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showing the line of the long gone
track bed.
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Station; except that it wasn’t. The tiny
station, which still exists, was solely
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demanded it as a condition of allowing
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Lodge Hotel in Sandown, which only to be the first of many. His new car must
lasted a couple of years or so. Then, have impressed her, too.
“We both had personal problems at
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the time and we thought it might help
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them since 1980. I still go three times he’d had an emergency call out to Frank
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and love
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The year of 1980 proved so memorable
we did it all in bare feet but times have
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Smith;
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changed. I think being
with the
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divorced on April 1 and got married
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times at the Albert Hall. At the age of 75, created by a faulty freezer! What a story!
Maureen, who was born in Southsea,
came to the Island to become a partner
Sarah
in a family business to run the Sandham
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WEST WIGHT news
Friends of Freshwater Library events Yarmouth Carnival Week
Art Workshop, Wednesday 12th August 10.30am12.30pm
Zoe, an artist, illustrator and author will lead a two
hour workshop in which she will guide you in creating
an illustrated story based on your own narrative
idea. All materials will be provided, although you
are welcome to bring along any that you particularly
want to use. The workshop is perfect for adults and
older children and costs just £3 per participant.
Refreshments at half time included. Spaces are
limited, so booking is essential. Please book on (01983)
752377 or 752494.
On the same day, the library is holding an arts and
crafts day. Come along to sell your arts and crafts buy
something special. This is a great way to support your
local library. Refreshments provided by Friends of
Freshwater Library.
Shalfleet Village Fête
The traditional fête takes place on the church field
in Shalfleet on Bank Holiday Monday 31st August
from 2-4pm. Plants, toys, books, produce, cakes, fancy
goods and bric-a-brac, teas, sideshows, bouncy castle
and more. The church tower will be open too. New this
year: alpacas, Samba band, accordion music and a dog
show!
Proceeds to various village causes. Adults 50p, children
free.
The Wolverton Manor Garden Fair
Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th September
Early bird tickets now
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of Wight County Press
Shop, Pyle Street,
Newport. £5 per person,
per day with free entry
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15th August - 22nd August
Go along to Yarmouth for a week packed with fun
events for all ages, including a grand carnival parade,
lifeboat demonstration, sandcastle competition,
decorated dinghies, crabbing, a teddy bears picnic, kite
flying and more!
Yarmouth Lifeboat welcomes first
female crew member
History has been made
on the RNLI's Yarmouth
Lifeboat as Vicky Tribe
has become the first
female in 91 years to join
the volunteer crew. Since
the RNLI's Yarmouth
Lifeboat Station was
first opened in 1924, many dedicated local men have
volunteered as crew saving countless lives in the seas
of the western Solent and off the back of the Wight.
But for the first time in the station's long history the
latest volunteer recruit to the Yarmouth lifeboat is
female.
Vicky Tribe, 43, works full
time as the House Manager
at the Royal Solent Yacht
Club in Yarmouth and, having
grown up on the coast and
worked abroad for many
years on luxury yachts, is
an experienced sailor with a
passion for the sea. Vicky, who
will be joining close friends
and her brother-in-law on the
crew, said: “I have enjoyed all
aspects of my training so far,
it is exciting and a privilege to
have the opportunity to crew on my local lifeboat and I
am looking forward to the challenge.”
The next demonstration with the search and rescue
helicopter will take place during Yarmouth Carnival
on Friday 21st August at 7pm.Visit
www.yarmouthlifeboat.org for more information.
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COWES news
News from Paul Fuller,
Councillor for Cowes West
and Gurnard
Cowes Week Fireworks
Please support this important event
in Cowes’ calendar. To donate visit:
www.aamcowesweek.co.uk
Place Road Planning Appeal
Despite local feeling to the
contrary, the Planning Inspectorate
has overturned the IW Council’s
Planning Committee and
APPROVED the decision to develop
on fields between Place Road
and Tuttons Hill. With respect
to the Inspector’s decision, I’m
gutted. From my point of view as
local member, the Committee’s
decision to protect the Green
Gap separating Gurnard and
Cowes and refuse on the grounds
of settlement coalescence was
robust. To go against this, in light
of our communities who felt so
passionately about this, is a very
sad reflection of HM Government’s
Localism Agenda.
Cowes-Torquay-Cowes
Offshore Powerboat Race
to start from the Squadron
To coincide with the 200th
Anniversary of the Royal Yacht
Squadron (RYS), the British
Powerboat Racing Club (BPRC),
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Dottens Farm
An application is due to be
advertised to develop land adjacent
to Dottens Farm. The Agent,
advises me the application remains
for 11 homes, and modifications
takes into account some issues
raised by residents at preconsultation meetings.
New Roads
In Worsley Road, Gurnard, new
developments are proposed to be
named Glen (initially Victoria)
Place (opposite Londis), and
potentially Oaklands View/Way/
Close next to the Village Hall.
At the Parish Council’s meeting,
Councillors suggested the latter
road be named Westbrook Close in
recognition of the landowner who
donated land for the Hall to be
built. I’ve confirmed my support to
these suggestions.
Road Resurfacing
At last, resurfacing is due to
commence in Queens Road, Baring
Road, Marsh Road and Cockleton
Lane! Updates will be fed via my
website and through Twitter.
Gurnard School Open Space
Thank you Mr and Mrs Bilson
for coercing me away from my
day job and ‘volunteering’ me for
some much needed exercise at
a recent Ragwort removal Day!
Following their efforts (not mine,
unfortunately!), we are hoping
the Playing Field will be largely
Ragwort Free, and will allow grass
to be cut for hay. In the meantime,
lawyers acting on behalf of the
relevant Council’s continue to seek
agreement over some technical
legal aspects of the lease.
If you require support please
call me on 289595
Email paulfulleriw@gmail.com,
or write to: 74 Wyatts Lane,
Cowes.
Further information can
be found on my website:
paulfullercc.blogspot.com
organisers of the Cowes Torquay
Cowes Offshore Powerboat Race,
have announced that the start line
of their 2015 event will be from the
Squadron. The race will be held on
Sunday the 6th September with a
start time of 9am.
helped to make it possible.” The
Cowes-Torquay-Cowes powerboat
race, organised by the British
Powerboat Racing Club, is the
longest-running offshore powerboat
race in the world.
The 200 year old club’s start line
has seen the beginning and end of
many of the world’s greatest yacht
and power boat races. Rob Andrews
who will be the race Officer of
the Day for a sixth consecutive
year commented,“I am absolutely
delighted that we can give the
Cowes locals, spectators and our
racers such an amazing spectacle as
they cross the line at full speed this
year, I need to thank all those that
This year’s fleet will assemble
at the Cowes Yacht Haven on
Saturday 5th September for
technical inspection, and you are
welcome to watch adjacent to the
North Basin, as the crews complete
their last-minute preparations.
Activity will commence at
approximately 8:45am on Sunday
6th September when the racing
fleet will muster to the east of
Cowes Harbour entrance.
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hear from schools,
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Ebony Lane
They have had their own rotation of activities as
part of the schools 'Quest' programme each Friday
afternoon. Activities have included a visit to
Northwood Recreation Ground where they played in
the adventure playground, made use of the multiuse games area and enjoyed caterpillar rounders.
Meanwhile, a trip to Cowes beach to collect driftwood
and stones inspired some wonderful beach art.
Beach art (left to right): Kya Malston, Hannah Pallant,
Izzi Parr and Summer Price
The thought of transition to secondary school can be
a slightly nerve racking time for some, however the
Year 6 pupils at Cowes Primary School have been
thoroughly enjoying their last few weeks before they
venture off to pastures new!
Back in school the pupils have been preparing the
traditional piece of artwork for the Year 6 leavers
gift which is presented to the school. This year each
pupil made a clay footprint engraved with a design of
their choice. Once the clay had been fired at Jubilee
Stores, the footprints were painted in one colour with
a second colour applied with a fine brush to highlight
their design.
The pupils were asked to design the final
arrangement of the footwork art and came up with
the finished piece after a collaboration of ideas. The
design is now proudly displayed at the front of the
school for all to admire.
Chivertons
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deliveries.
Pop in and talk to the team to arrange
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Isle Drive Safe
Summer Ball
Remember Evey
Saturday 19th September 2015
7:00pm - 12pm
Bourne Hall Country House Hotel
Join us for an evening of live music and dancing.
A warm welcome awaits you with bubbles and canapés on
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Tickets £30 per person
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THE JOHN HANNAM INTERVIEW
Photographs from left to right: Alan and Maureen today, Alan (left) with Bill Benton, In their wedding year of 1980, Maureen with a 1993 award.
Alan and Maureen Osborne
In today’s modern life loyalty is a virtue that has lost much of its true value. Thankfully, people like Binfield’s Alan and
Maureen Osborne are such welcome exceptions. Alan, affectionately known as Oz, has spent 67 years at the same
local football club and worked as an electrician for the SEB for 31 years. Maureen has been a member of the IW Keep
Fit Association for 35 years and has served at Farnsworth’s, the Newport newsagents, for 30 years. They’ve also been
married for 35 years, and they only met because of a freezer breakdown.
I had initially intended to write about Oz
but quickly decided to make them the
first double act to appear in this column.
They deserve nothing less.
Oz, known for his hard work, smile
and chatty nature, joined Barton Old
Boys football club in 1948 - and is still
there. They became Barton Sports and
then Whitecroft Barton. The names may
have changed slightly but at the age of
84, he’s as enthusiastic as ever. Don’t tell
Maureen - but he’s still very active in the
upkeep of the outside of the clubhouse.
“We won the Island League last
season and the gap since the last time
was 27 years. I have never thought of
going anywhere else. It was something
of a family tradition and I’ve loved my
involvement as a player, committee man,
secretary, president, linesman and odd
job man,” said Alan.
There have been highlights and none
more than when they signed local kid
Gareth Williams, who was playing for
Carisbrooke Reserves at the time. The
youngster never looked back and ended
up playing for Aston Villa in the Premier
League. The arrival of Jock Horne at
Seaclose was a master stroke and he
took the club to new heights. The day he
and Oz tempted Oscar Stretch to their
club also heralded a new era.
Barton has always been such a well
respected club with a good reputation for
the more skilful elements of the game.
“In the early days we even had blazers
with a club badge on the pocket but, to
be honest, not too many of our players
were blazer people.”
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Oz worked for the SEB for 31 years
and he wired up almost half the homes
on Pan Estate. Then he became one
of their first refrigeration engineers.
Suddenly he took a decision that
seemed completely out of character and
it surprised so many of his friends.
“No-one had left the SEB, as it was a
job for life. I decided to get something
out of my system and went to work for
Lockhead International in Saudi Arabia
for three years. Ironically, it was in
1976 and in that year I left the Island
to work and Maureen arrived from the
mainland.”
Maureen, who was born in Southsea,
came to the Island to become a partner
in a family business to run the Sandham
Lodge Hotel in Sandown, which only
lasted a couple of years or so. Then,
eventually she went to work at Newport’s
Jubilee Nurseries.
Prior to moving to the Island Maureen
had been a once-a-week keep fitter.
When Sheila Ball offered her a job at the
nurseries it was to alter the course of
her life in more ways than one.
“Sheila introduced me to the IW Keep
Fit Assocation and I have been with
them since 1980. I still go three times
a week and love it. When I first joined
we did it all in bare feet but times have
changed. I think being with the group
has really given me a well being and
the camaraderie is so wonderful,” said
Maureen. Over the years Maureen has
won several well deserved awards for
her keep fit activities and appeared three
times at the Albert Hall. At the age of 75,
she’s a real credit to the Island club and
has a figure to envy.
Meanwhile, Alan Osborne had come
back to the Island after his Saudi years
and started his own refrigeration
business. His back legs and lower body
could regularly be seen protruding from
underneath freezers in Island shops.
A freezer breakdown at the Jubilee
Nurseries changed his life for ever. I
think it was actually a second visit that
proved the best call out of his life. He
went back to adjust a minor fault and
being of a friendly disposition gave
Sheila, the owner, a welcoming cuddle.
An assistant called Maureen shouted
out in fun: “Don’t I get one, too!”
Unbeknown to them at the time, it was
to be the first of many. His new car must
have impressed her, too.
“We both had personal problems at
the time and we thought it might help
if we went out together and talked about
them,” revealed Oz.
Then came the first date. He arranged
to take her for a drink to the Sun Inn
at Calbourne. A last minute phone call
from Oz, not of the romantic kind, asked
if she minded going via East Cowes, as
he’d had an emergency call out to Frank
James Hospital.
The year of 1980 proved so memorable
for Alan and Maureen. They were both
divorced on April 1 and got married
on April 7. It was a quiet wedding with
just two witnesses. It was the best thing
they could ever have done. Is it Mills
and Boon material? Could be. True love
created by a faulty freezer! What a story!
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ISLAND VOICES -
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By Alan Stroud with Colin Fairweather
First-hand accounts of life in early life
in the early 20th century from Islanders
born over 100 years ago.
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reward women who are working hard in every area of their life.
The Venus Awards began in Dorset and are now moving into
other regions across the country, including the Isle of Wight.
Mary Burgess is regional
partner for the Venus Isle of
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a Venus Award herself in the
Inspirational Women category
last year, Mary wanted to take
on the role. Mary tells us more
about the Venus Awards, “What
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the inspirational women and
business women on the Island
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Nominations, when they open, can be made for a friend,
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CHRISTMAS 2015
We are now taking bookings for our Christmas editions
of the Beacon magazine. We will be featuring Christmas
gift ideas, a Christmas party guide and local food and
drink producers. Spaces are limited, so to make sure
your business is included call our friendly
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Photo by Rob Hyslop
Things to do in August
Postfest
29th, 30th and 31st August
An intimate,
family friendly
music festival
set in the idyllic
surroundings
of the Isle of
Wight Postal Museum. Showcasing
over 35 original music acts over three
days, with great food and drink, free
workshops for children, competitions
and a charity auction in aid of the
Earl Mountbatten Hospice.
Visit www.postfest.co.uk for
more details.
Rotary Fa mily Fun Day
Sunday 23rd August
A fun day out for all the family at the County Ground,
Northwood raising money for Challenge & Adventure
and Walk for Water. Fun boule championship, arena
events, live music, craft stalls, car boot sale, dog show,
bouncy castle, bar and BBQ. Free Entry (parking £2).
Tea at the Towers Part of Yarmouth Carnival week
19th August 2pm-5pm
Held in the historic garden of The Towers, Yarmouth, the
annual church fête raises funds for St James’ Church and
the Church Tower Appeal. Enjoy music, stalls and traditional
family entertainment. Antiques are also being valued by
Bonhams (to register your antique call 760554 or visit
www.stjameschurchyarmouth.co.uk).
Fort Victoria Country Park
A whole day of fun in one place with the special
combined ticket! Ticket includes entry to the
Aquarium, Model Railway, Planetarium and Sunken
Secrets and all for just £10 per person. Tickets
available from all attractions. A short walk or bus ride
from Yarmouth, with free parking.
www.fortvictoria.co.uk (01983) 823893
Robin Hill Every Tuesday and Thursday 5. 30pm-10pm
(21st July – 27th August plus Bank Holiday Monday 31st)
Enjoy amazing days and stunning nights at Robin Hill this
summer when the park is open late until 10pm every Tuesday
and Thursday. Enjoy an evening of carnival themed fun and
entertainment, including Squawk birds evening procession with
samba band, amazing Illusions Show, Owls by Twilight and
NEW falconry headcam projection show! www.robin-hill.com
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Blackgang Chine
There’s lots
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entertainment
taking place
this summer
at Blackgang
Chine. Enjoy
Dinosaur
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their Big Night Out Fireworks
Extravaganza every Wednesday. Both
nights include live bands, BBQ and
lots of fun interactive entertainment!
*Park open until 9.30pm.
www.blackgangchine.com
The Dinosaur Farm
The Dinosaur Expeditions,
Conservation and Palaeoart Centre
at the Dinosaur Farm has displays
of fossils, locally produced palaeoart,
children’s activities and a fossil
gift shop. Join a Fossil Hunting
Adventure, led by professional
guides, to discover your own fossils
and keep all your finds.
Military Rd, Brighstone, Newport PO30 4PG
(01983) 740844
Grand Medieval Jousts at
Carisbrooke Castle
Action packed events every
week in August
Knights battle for honour in
the ultimate display of chivalry!
Budding knights can test their
bravery in the hobby-horse
jousting and discover Medieval
life in the living history
encampments. Visit
www.english-heritage.org.uk//carisbrooke-castle
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ISLAND STORY by Alan Stroud
. . . From rails to footpaths - How the Newport
to Freshwater Railway left its mark
These men and their train are at Freshwater Station. Actually, they are sat in the aisles of
what is currently the town’s Co-op supermarket. They are the product of that Victorian
phenomena, ‘railway madness,’ a condition that led investors to believe that all they had
to do to achieve wealth beyond their wildest dreams was to open a railway between two
points - and virtually any two points would do.
The end result was that once upon
a time there were over 60 miles of
railway lines on the Island. They went
everywhere - Cowes to Ryde, Newport
to Sandown, Newport to Freshwater
and even Brading to Bembridge.
However, of all the lines only the Ryde
to Ventnor line was ever troubled by
making a profit. The others were sorry
tales of court battles and bankruptcies,
the Newport to Sandown line even
collapsing into the arms of the Official
Receiver before it was opened. At one
point, Parliament even gave permission
for a Shanklin to Chale Railway. What
a money spinner that would have been.
Luckily for us, one by-product of these
rash Victorian gambles is that the old
lines have left us a network of footpaths
and cycleways through some of the
loveliest scenery on the Island. That’s
certainly true of the subject of this
month’s Island Story, the Freshwater,
Yarmouth and Newport Railway.
The line just about managed to break
even for most of its life - but only just.
It opened in 1889, soldiered on for
64 highly unprofitable years before
giving up the ghost and closing in1953.
The line has left its mark though and
Freshwater Station shortly after opening in1890. The train is sitting
exactly where the aisles of the soon to be closed Freshwater Co-op
are for the moment. The station building on the left is on the edge of
today’s roundabout at the bottom of Hooke Hill.
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much of it can still be traced today.
For example, just a few feet away
from the men in the photo, hidden
under gardening supplies, is a little
known Freshwater secret — in Honnor
and Jeffrey’s yard it is still possible
to stand on the original Freshwater
station platform. Against all the odds,
buried under fence panels and bags of
compost, a section of the platform and
original station fence has managed to
survive. As if that were not enough
for train buffs, the cafe next door takes
its name from the past, the End of The
Line.
ISLAND STORY by Alan Stroud
The Newport to Freshwater line crossed the road at the bottom of Hunny Hill on this viaduct, seen here in about 1911,
and then made its way through Sainsburys frozen food aisle. The same view, including the very same wall, can be seen
today by looking at Hunny Hill from the water feature in Foxes Road, just down from the Sainsburys entrance.
The beginning of the line was at
Newport railway station which was on
Medina Way roughly where Hamilton
and Marshall the undertakers are. The
line then made its way past Sainsbury’s
filling station, crossed Hunny Hill
(see photo above) and then ploughed
through Sainsburys frozen vegetable
aisle before leaving through the
home baking section. It then crossed
Petticoat Lane, where the crossing
keeper’s house still exists, and made its
way to Carisbrooke Station, now buried
under the playing fields of Christ
The King School in Wellington Road.
Passing under the road at Gunville
near the Spar store, the line carried on
across farmland until it came to Betty
Haunt Lane where it passed under
the road bridge which still stands to
this day, a bridge crossing over a non
existent line. For those with eagle eyes,
in winter and early spring a crop mark
appears across the fields quite clearly
showing the line of the long gone
track bed.
The next stop was Watchingwell
Station; except that it wasn’t. The tiny
station, which still exists, was solely
for the use of the landowner who
demanded it as a condition of allowing
the line to pass through his land. It can
be found on the public footpath that
starts at Great Park Farm.
Even Calbourne had a station in
those days. It was situated along
Elm Lane and was demolished in the
early seventies. A bungalow, Badger’s
Bend, now stands on the site and in
the private garden at the rear much of
the station platform still exists. A mile
further on was Ningwood Station, at the
junction of Wellow Bottom Road and
Station Road. Now in private ownership,
a surprising amount of the original
station still exists. The station building,
not open to the public, has become a
delightful house and in the back garden
a sizeable section of the platforms still
exist complete with original platform
shelter.
The Yarmouth station building also
still exists. After years of stagnation
in Council ownership, it has just
been given a clever and imaginative
makeover to be transformed into the
‘Off The Rails’ restaurant. Starting
from there, the former trackbed to
Freshwater forms the cycleway which
runs alongside the Yar with beautiful
views of the river. At the end is the
picturesque causeway crossing, just
down from the Red Lion pub, and from
there the trackbed leads through the
reed beds back to the ‘End Of The
Line’ café.
The original investors in the Newport
to Freshwater railway probably
wouldn’t agree but for us it was money
well spent.
Now buried under the playing fields of Christ The
King College in Wellington Road, this is Carisbrooke
railway station. Complete with passenger!
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and a host of awards were presented at the Wightfibre sponsored event.
This year’s overall Isle of Wight Radio Local
Hero, and the most emotional award of the
night, went to firefighter, Martin Poynter,
who sadly passed away earlier this year. The
200-strong audience rose to their feet as his
award was received by his wife and children,
watched by many of his colleagues from Blue
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There was a standing ovation for the Asa
Singleton Courageous Child award winner,
three-year-old Chelsea Turner. Chelsea has
four limb cerebral palsy, is registered blind,
has severe brain damage, epilepsy, cannot
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despite these challenges, and having to endure
many hospital attendances this little girl
continues to smile and bring love and happiness
to so many people. Through her efforts, and
those of her parents, Chelsea has helped to raise
over £10,000 towards a sensory nursery for other children and a
hot tub to help children who have the same condition.
The Beacon magazine sponsored the Make a Difference in the
Community Award and editor Sarah Griffin presented the award
to Carol Court for her work with Ability Dogs 4 Young People.
Sarah said, “It was truly inspirational to spend the evening with
so many selfless Islanders. Congratulations to all the deserving
nominees and winners.”
THE AWARDS
• Overall Local Hero Award, sponsored by Wightfibre
- MARTIN POYNTER
• Asa Singleton Courageous Child Award, sponsored
by Wightlink - CHELSEA TURNER
• Fundraiser of the Year Award, sponsored by IFPL
- KYA DORN
• Volunteer of the Year Award, sponsored by Earl
Mountbatten Hospice - RUTH AND ANDY DAVIS
• Sporting Achiever of the Year, sponsored by Premier Ford
- JEMMA TOMS
• Emergency Service Person of the Year Award, sponsored by Bartletts Service Station - JEFF BUTT
• Customer Service Award, sponsored by Watson Bull & Porter
- JILL AND JULIAN PAGE from the Eastmount Hotel, Shanklin
• Best Neighbour of the Year Award, sponsored by
Island Lettings - BRIAN MASKELL
• Inspirational Young Person Award, sponsored by
HTP Training - JAKE HARDING
• Make a Difference in the Community Award, sponsored by the Beacon Magazine - CAROL COURT
Overall Local Hero Martin Poynter
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- ANGIE BRYANT
Carol Court
Brian Maskell
Chelsea Turner
Jill and Julian Page
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Ruth and Andy Davies
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GET THE HELP AND ADVICE YOU NEED
Stay out stranger!
Every year hundreds of householders, often the
elderly and infirm, report that they have fallen
victim to distraction burglars and bogus callers.
Distraction burglary is described as any crime where a
falsehood, trick or distraction is used to gain, or try to gain,
access to the premises to commit burglary. These types
of crimes are not spontaneous; they are not committed
by opportunists for a few pounds, they are well organised
groups that travel hundreds of miles to target specific areas.
Distraction burglars tend to use a number of ruses in order
to gain entry into people’s homes, often posing as utility
workers, or council officials claiming to be from the ‘Water
Board’. It is often assumed that distraction burglars are
men, but this is not always the case; these groups often
include women and children as well. Doorstep crime also
encompasses rogue traders. This is where bogus gardeners
or builders carry out inferior work or repairs on a property
and then charge extortionate amounts of money for below
standard work.
If you have elderly or vulnerable friends or neighbours,
remind them about being careful and to keep the door shut
if they don’t recognise the caller. Don’t keep large amounts
of cash at home and don’t be afraid to call 999 or 101 if you
see anything suspicious. But, don’t have sleepless nights!
The chance of being the victim of crime in Hampshire and
Isle of Wight really is very low. However, we can all do our
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Remember, if you have information about any crime,
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Eating
Drinking
WHERE TO EAT…this month we share with you our favourite places
to eat, drink, relax and take in the beautiful scenery of our Island.
Manny’s
63a High Street, Cowes, PO317RL
Beacon reader offer: Portuguese
Custard Tart, Pastel de Nata, and a
hot drink for only £2.50*.
All food home made on the premises daily
including baguettes, sandwiches, salad
bowls and cake. When it’s gone, it’s gone!
Open Monday-Saturday, 9am-3pm.
Eat in or take away.
*Offer not available during Cowes Week
(8th-15th August).
BEACON
READER
OFFER
Come and enjoy the newly
opened milkshake bar with
a twist! You can taste one of
their delicious shakes from the
endless list of flavours whilst
getting arty and painting
pottery or wooden items. They
make homemade Belgian
waffles with their own secret
recipe. They’re a friendly
family run business so why
not pop in.
Open 10am-6pm
The Lifeboat, East Cowes
One of the Island’s best kept
secrets with great beers and ‘highly
rated food’ (Trip Advisor). Food
served all day, including summer
seafood specials. Take in the views
on the decking overlooking East
Cowes Marina. Live acoustic music
every Friday night and Black Cat
Acoustic Sessions the first Sunday
of every month.
www.thelifeboatcowes.co.uk
8 Falcon Cross Road, Shanklin
PO37 7LA
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(01983) 716 580
Britannia Way, East Cowes,
PO32 6UB (01983) 292711
Kynges Well
BEACON
READER
OFFER
10, High Street, Brading,
PO36 0DG (01983) 408776
Kynges Well is run by two Island brothers
serving fresh home cooked food using Island
produce wherever possible. They stock a wide
range of lagers, real ales, wines and spirits.
Pay them a visit and enjoy your evening on
the feature 'well table' within the pub.
BEACON READER OFFER: Enjoy 15%
off your bill with this voucher (valid
Monday-Thursday until 30th September)
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Arty Shakes
If you would like to
advertise your business
in our Eating and
Drinking section call us
on (01983) 522123
Have you tried Manny’s
famous Pastel de Nata?
At Manny’s Baguettes the husband and wife team,
Mariela and Emanuel (aka Manny), have been bringing
a slice of Portuguese culture to Cowes. Their traditional
custard tarts are proving to be extremely popular!
Manny told us, “We sell out of Portuguese custard
tarts (Pastel de Nata) most days. These are made
by us everyday, using Isle of Wight cream, in small
batches so they are always fresh and yummy.” To avoid
disappointment you can order (any quantity) by calling
them on 07516 819619.
Manny’s Baguettes also serve a selection of freshly
baked baguettes, sandwiches, wraps, toasties,
homemade soup, cakes, hot and cold drinks. Celebration
cakes and cupcakes can be made to order too.
Manny’s Baguettes, 63a High Street, Cowes, PO31 7RL.
COFFEE
HOUSE
Friendly café serving home made
cakes, all day breakfasts, sandwiches,
baguettes, paninis, jacket potatoes and
drinks. Children’s menu also available.
Sugar Loaf Coffee House, Avenue Road,
Freshwater PO40 9UT Tel: 01983 753303
The oldest established
Fishmongers on the Island...
and we smoke on the premises!
Salmon, Kippers, Haddock, Trout and Mussels
plus a large selection of fresh local
and imported fish and prawns
339 Newport Road
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Cowes
Tel: 01983 282200 Fax: 01983 281768
Email: enquiries@phillipsfinefoods.co.uk
www.phillipsfinefoods.co.uk
Opening Hours:
8am - 4pm Monday - Friday 8am - 1pm Saturdays
Open Monday to
Saturday
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Health
Wellbeing
Your essential 3
summer first
aid kit . . .
EpiPen: If you have a family
member with a history of severe
allergic reactions (anaphylaxis),
ask your doctor for a prescription
EpiPen. Keep yours in the outside
pocket of your first aid kit for quick,
easy access.
Keep your summer fun
by making sure you have
everything you need for
your family with our
summer first aid kit. Insect
bites, sun burn, scrapes
and blisters needn’t ruin
the fun if you’re prepared!
1
Water bottle for cleaning out
wounds: The first thing you’ll
need to do with an injury is clean out
the wound, so a bottle comes in really
handy! You can use your water bottle
to treat dehydration, too.
2
Benadryl (Diphenhydramine):
Benadryl is probably the most
important over-the-counter medication
to have in your first aid kit—it’s a first
line treatment for insect bites, hives,
and other allergic reactions.
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4
Numbing spray: Wound numbing
spray can be purchased over-thecounter at any pharmacy and can
really save-the-day when a child is
sunburned, or has a painful cut or
scrape.
5
Sunblock: The worst sunburns
occur when you least expect
it—at sports events, or while doing
gardening work. Have some SPF 30+
sunblock ready to cover those little
spots on your ears and neck that your
hat doesn’t cover. Include some SPF
lip balm too.
6
Insect repellant spray: Insect bites
are annoying at best, but at worst
when they get scratched and infected.
Prevent irritation with a quick spritz
before you head outdoors.
7
Hydrocortisone ointment: This
inexpensive over-the-counter
medication will treat almost anything
that itches. If you stop the itch, the
kids won’t scratch, and you reduce
the risk of secondary infection.
8
Flashlight/headlamp: If you don’t
have a reliable light on your
phone, include an LED flashlight or
headlamp. A flashlight is not just
for night time injuries—you’ll need
a bright light to get a good look at
splinters, or look in kids’ mouths and
ears, etc.
9
Baby wipes: Even if your kids
are out of nappies, a pack of baby
wipes is infinitely useful in the car,
especially for keeping hands clean
and wiping noses.
10
Alcohol wipes*: Useful for
cleaning skin before trying to
remove splinters and for sterilising
tweezers. *Can cause an allergic
reaction
If you would like to sponsor our
Health & Wellbeing section call
us on (01983) 522123
Feel Safe And
Confident With Tooth
Whitening From Avenue
Road Dental Practice
There are reasons why tooth whitening in the UK
can only be legally provided by registered dental
professionals. Those reasons are all about safety.
Tooth whitening is not only about stain removal. It’s
about changing the colour of the teeth themselves
and to do this relies on the use of powerful
chemicals. If not used properly these chemicals
can damage teeth and gums. Using the wrong
chemicals or using them incorrectly can cause
permanent, irreversible damage.
Some teeth cannot be whitened. Some need
special techniques to provide a good result so in all
cases a thorough professional examination of your
teeth and gums is necessary before whitening to
identify individual risks or problems.
The fee for tooth whitening at Avenue Road Dental
Practice is £260.00. This month this will include a
full-mouth examination (usual cost £55.00) as well as
whitening trays, whitening gel and full instructions.
What’s more, if you’re suitable for whitening we will
guarantee to improve the colour of your natural
teeth by at least 5 shades on the industry-standard
Lumin shade guide or we’ll refund your payment
in full.*
*Offer limited to first 10 people to apply
Be safe. Be confident.
Call us today to arrange an appointment
Avenue Road Dental Practice
Freshwater I PO40 9UT
27
4 High Street, Yarmouth
Telephone: (01983) 760994
New Treatment Offer
Bamboo massage:
Back of body 45minutes - £24 (price after offer £32)
Full body 1hr 15minutes - £36 (price after offer £48)
We would also like to welcome our apprentice Chloe to the Tlc team.
Book any beauty treatment with Chloe and receive 30% off the normal
treatment price! We look forward to seeing you soon.
1 & 2 Whittingham Place, Avenue Road, Freshwater PO40 9UR
Call 01983 755777 for appointments
www.tlcbeautylounge.co.uk enquiries@tlcbeautylounge.co.uk
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We would like to introduce new members to the
team who will be working alongside Christina,
popular senior stylist Victoria and head beauty
therapist Cody.
Annabel, formally of Jaks Hair and Beauty, has joined
the team as a full time stylist and head receptionist;
Ellen, a talented junior stylist who is currently
studying her Level 3, has joined us on a full time
basis from our Ebony salon and Amy James, who
has been hairdressing in the West Wight for many
years, and has returned from maternity to join the
team part time. Also, joining the team in Ivory’s nail
bar is Holly Brewer, who is returning to the Island
having been working in a spa hotel on the mainland.
Open Mondays 11- 4pm,
Tuesday - Friday 9 - 5pm, Saturday 9 - 4pm
Late nights Tuesday & Thursday until 6.30pm
2 High Street Yarmouth
Telephone: (01983) 760994
Eyebrow wax and tint for only £12
leaving your brows fresh and defined
(Tint test required if you haven’t
had them done before)
Open 10am to 4pm Tuesday to Saturday
Open late upon request
Hair Salon
1A Pallance Road, Northwood
Telephone: (01983) 289890
3 for 2 on selected Design Pulse
and Total Results products
Open Monday - Friday 9 - 6pm, Saturday 9 - 4pm
Late night opening Tuesday & Thursday until 7pm
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Exciting times ahead
for 1-2-1 Hairdressing
The popular local salon is now under new management. Laura Gates
is now manageress of 121 Hairdressing, since the retirement of owner
Kay Woods. Laura told the Beacon,
“I am excited to bring some latest styling techniques to the salon. So
please pop in for a free consultation with either myself or our newest
member of the team, Yvonne.”
Laura explained more about the growing team at the salon, “Yvonne
brings with her 33 years of experience and our other newest team
member, Kira, is a keen apprentice. So please join me in welcoming
them to the salon.”
Like their page and follow them on facebook for daily updates
Podiatry / Chiropody Clinic
All your foot problems dealt with
General Chiropody w Nail Surgery
Biomechanics w All Ages Welcome
Miss L.E.N. Davison BSc (Hons) MChS,
1 York Avenue, East Cowes, IW
Please call for an
appointment: 299899
Surgery open Mon - Fri 9am - 5pm
(left to right) Kira, Laura and Yvonne
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Homes
Gardens
This month our gardening column is
brought to you by Isle of Wight Flowers
Owners Emma Blake and
Charlotte King were born and
bred on the Island and are
passionate about running their
business in a community they
know and love. With nearly two
decades of floristry experience,
including showcasing at the
Chelsea Flower Show, Charlotte
is known Island wide for her
wedding bouquets and bespoke
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floral displays. Supported by
her sister Emma, a qualified
accountant with a London finance
career under her belt, Charlotte
runs the day to day operations at
the shop in Freshwater.
Telephone: 01983 756333 – open
6 days – Monday to Friday 9 am
to 4 pm and Saturdays 9am to 1pm.
Flowers
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th
There is such an abundance of beautiful,
colourful and vibrant blooms in season
this month, it felt only right to have flowers
of the month, rather than a single plant!
Sunflowers, gerberas, lilies, roses and
gazania are all top of our list for providing
a rich, interesting and multi-coloured
arrangement of blooms. Enjoy the opulent
and diverse colours on display this month in
the garden and also around the house.
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The Schrijver System works in a completely different
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They do this by installing a series of small, discreet
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wall. Moisture is drawn out of the wall into these
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All the work is carried out externally; there are no
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no mess, just a permanent solution to the problems
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To arrange a free visit from your local agent,
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Boilers Installed, Serviced & Repaired
Heating system repairs and upgrades
Landlord Gas Certificates issued
Agas & Rayburn Serviced
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Fires, Cookers, Hobs & Ranges installed
Power Flushes and system Cleanses
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