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Summer on our Island is here! The school summer holidays are
now in full swing and it’s the perfect time to get out and about
and discover just what our Island has to offer. Our Summer Island
feature has lots of great ideas for whole family, from watching
a grand medieval joust, to a traditional Punch and Judy show to
discovering more about warriors of the ancient world.
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great local beauty news and lots of tips on how to look your best
this summer from the Beacon Beauty Room!
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On August 31st Kelly from the sales team and I are going to be
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Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust. This great Island based charity
takes young people, aged from 8 to 24, sailing to help them regain
their confidence, on their way to recovery from cancer. For more
information on the trust please take a look at their website:
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plenty of photos of the abseil and I will let you know how we get
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Sarah Griffin - Editor
Sarah Griffin joined the Beacon as
Community Correspondent in July
2013. Having always lived on the
Island, Sarah is in touch with the unique
features and issues we have here. Sarah
is now thrilled to be editing the Beacon
and welcomes your correspondence.
Email sarah.benstead@iwbeacon.com
if you have a story.
John Hannam - Interviewer
In John’s 40 years of meeting famous
people he has also enjoyed interviewing
so many Islanders and many have
revealed fascinating stories. There
is nothing more he likes than seeing
locals succeed in life, whether it be in
showbusiness, sport or the world of
commerce. He is so proud to be a
born and bred Islander. His two regular
columns in The Beacon allow John to
pay tribute to many local people who
have made an impression on him.
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BAY SOUTH
Contents
FEATURES
16 - 17Isle of Wight Radio Local Heroes
Celebrating the Island’s unsung local heroes
19 - 21
Summer on the Island
Discover what our Island has to offer
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Island Eating Out
Fine wine, flat wights and sunset dining
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Bay South News
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Top of the Class
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Sports Personality with John Hannam
14 - 15
Alan Stroud’s Island Story
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The John Hannam Interview
24 - 25 Health and Beauty
26 - 27
Homes and Gardens
28 - 29
Legal News
31 Win prizes with our Spot the Difference competition!
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LOCAL NEWS
News from Councillor Rodney Downer,
Councillor for Godshill and Wroxall.
I am pleased to report that the path up to Godshill Church from Church
Hill has been taken over by Island Roads. Potholes have been filled in
and it is likely that the railings will be renewed.
Residents in Newport Road have been speaking about speeding traffic
and I have contacted the police about this. After a meeting with Island
Roads the kerb stones have been painted black and white to try to stop
vehicles running over the kerb at the junction of West Street and School
Road.
I was pleased to attend both the Godshill Village Fair and Wroxall School
Fair. I also had a meeting with the headteacher at Godshill School.
I have received positive comments about the works on the old Shanklin
to Wroxall railway line. The top dressing has been applied and a
considerable number of people are using it.
I arranged a meeting for Wroxall Parish Council members with council
officers about various matters including the fence between the Wroxall
allotments and the cemetery.
There has been an incident of fly tipping which I have reported.
I am available on 854203 or helenandrodney@hotmail.com
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Cheap Day to
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The annual Shanklin Regatta features a programme of carnival events,
including the ‘here to here’ swim, rowing, sailing events and of course
the spectacular firework night that will be held near to the newly
reinstalled flagpole on Shanklin Esplanade. The carnival processions will
be held on the 6th and 9th of August.
These annual celebrations are being held alongside the 150th anniversary
of the opening of Shanklin Railway Station. There will be a programme
of events all along the line, including a special event at Shanklin on
Saturday August 30th. There is also a rededication of the War Memorial
to coincide with the 100th commemoration of the start of World
War One as part of the Shanklin’s recognition of the sacrifice made by
individuals and the community.
It is thanks to volunteers that these and countless other events can
happen. The Town Council offers help to fund events and more details
can be found at Shanklin’s Community Library, Tourist Information Point,
and on the visitwight website.
The Town Council are also planning another public meeting in the
autumn to outline plans for 2015 onwards, when funding pressures and
services will be discussed.
Shanklin Town Beach Regatta.
The Regatta takes place on the 14th August and will see the crowds take
to the beach, pier and esplanade for the day.
The day starts with the sandcastle competition at 10am on the beach
opposite the crazy golf. There is also lunchtime entertainment on the
pier apron including an artist competition, a bottle tombola stall and a
children’s magician. All swimming events start at 2pm and are open to
all ages, including adults. The sports shore start at 1.30pm on the beach
opposite the cliff lift. The flat races include the classic egg and spoon and
sack races.
The rescue helicopter from Lee on the Solent, Sandown and Shanklin
inshore lifeboat will be demonstrating a sea rescue at about 3pm. The
Shanklin regatta ‘Queen Bathing Beauty’ competition takes place in the
afternoon with 1st prize being £150, 2nd £75 and 3rd £50. All entrants
receive a prize and this competition is open to residents and visitors.
The evening entertainment kicks off at 7pm on the seafront and pier
apron, with a grand firework display the culmination of the day’s events.
The Shanklin Town Beach Regatta is free so come and join them for a
great day!
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Giant Ammonite goes on display at Dinosaur Isle Museum.
A 100 million year old fossil recently found near Sandown Beach that
weighs in at over 110 kilos has now gone on display at Dinosaur Isle
Museum.
Alex added, "It is very pleasing my find has been able to go on display
at Dinosaur Isle Museum for all to enjoy. It just shows you never know
when you may find something and it further reinforces the Isle of Wight's
reputation as one of the world's best locations to find fossils."
A large ammonite, which is also a complete specimen, was discovered
near a cliff face by staff member Alex Peaker during a fossil walk. The
ammonite, identified as Austiniceras austeni, belongs to a group of
ammonites known as Parapuzosia which are acknowledged to be the
largest ammonites in the world.
Alex said, “I was walking past some debris that had recently fallen from
the cliff on a fossil hunting walk when I spotted the round characteristic
shape of an ammonite. At first I didn’t want to get my hopes up as
shapes can be misleading, however I took a closer look and saw the
distinctive lines of an ammonite shell.
“Because it was below the cliff face, we sought permission to remove it
from National Trust which is the landowner. It is lucky I spotted it when
I did because it could have been washed away and lost to science.”
Collecting the ammonite was a difficult task, with the fossil part
of a large block of rock weighing in at around two hundred kilos.
Undeterred, it took three members of staff eight hours to remove
enough of the surrounding rock to lift the ammonite. It was then
transported using a beach buggy that has large inflatable tyres capable of
carrying heavy weights over soft sand back to the museum.
Since March, the ammonite has been worked on in the lab at Dinosaur
Isle by Martin New who has carefully removed the remaining rock from
the shell and given it a clean, finally revealing the fossil in its full complete
form.
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ISLAND NEWS
Isle of Wight Shakespeare Festival to be held at
East Dene, Bonchurch.
This year marks the beginning of a brand new event for the Island’s theatre
calendar: the Isle of Wight Shakespeare Festival, hosted by the Isle of Wight
Shakespeare Company.
Fresh from their sell-out debut run of Much Ado About Nothing, this
innovative new company are looking to bring the buzz back to Shakespeare
at this, their first festival, taking place on Wednesday, August 27, and Thursday,
August 28, at East Dene, Bonchurch.
18 Island Young Carers Celebrate in Festival Style!
YMCA Young Carers travelled across the sea with 18 young people to head
to YMCA Fairthorne Manor, in Hampshire for the Annual Young Carers
Festival.
Created in 2000 in partnership with YMCA Fairthorne and The Children’s
Society, the festival gives young people the chance to have fun away from
their caring role, it raises awareness of this often hidden group of young
people whilst ensures they access opportunities to share experiences with
other Young Carers.
Steve Baker, YMCA Young Carers Service Manager said,
The festival will host an array of events, including performance workshops, the
Midsummer Market, a journey through the sonnets with Elizabethans in Love
and a production of Twelfth Night by mainland company Oddbox.
“The Young Carers Festival (YCF) is an exclusive event for Britain’s youngest
carers. Those who attend have a variety of caring responsibilities, due to
supporting family members which have a debilitating illness, condition or
disability.”
Headlining the event is the IWSC’s production of A Midsummer Night’s
Dream, playing on both days of the festival. Set in the beautiful and
atmospheric grounds of East Dene, Bonchurch, A Midsummer Night’s Dream
will transport audiences to the fantastical, beautiful and often sinister world of
the Faerie Kingdom. Reality will be turned upside down with an infusion of
passion, comedy and magic; so sit back and relax as a cast of outstanding Island
talents take on one of Shakespeare’s most popular works.
“I would like to say a huge thank you to those who donated to YMCA Young
Carers as these donations enabled these incredible young people to attend
this year’s festival. We certainly value and rely on the kind support of the
community, from those who volunteer directly with us to those who add a
few quid to the respite activity pot.”
As a grand finale, the IWSC is hosting The Grand Faerie Ball, in aid of
Parkinson’s UK, on August 28th. An evening of music, costume and food,
complete with a faerie photo-booth and entertainment from our players,
this is sure to be a fantastic event. So come and dance the night away in
a ballroom fit for any courtier of Faerieland, all whilst raising funds and
awareness for an incredible cause.
For more information, visit the IWSC on http://islandshakespeare.wix.com/
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ADVERTORIAL
Dinosaur Fun Galore
at Blackgang
Visitors to Blackgang Chine are in for a real treat with dinosaur fun
galore planned for the enjoyment of all the family this summer.
As well as enjoying the park’s eclectic mix of attractions and
magical theme worlds, come and be entertained by Shadow and
Sheila, our two resident baby Tyrannosaurus Rex dinosaurs, who
will be making special appearances around the park (on selected
days), performing with their handlers, interacting with visitors
and getting up to their usual mischief!
And by night … New for 2014 –
Are you brave enough?
A whole evening of dinosaur entertainment will take place every
Monday from 6pm – 9pm (park open from 10am) during the
school holidays, starting on Monday 28th July and running until
the 25th August. Come and meet Shadow and Sheila’s new baby
dino friends - the Procomsognathus dinosaurs, Jack and Jill, baby
Brachiosaurus called George, and the mischievous Caulkie the
Caulkicephalus – all with personalities of their own – in the new
Dino Encounters Show. Plus, are you brave enough to enter
‘Restricted Area 5’ after 7pm when the dinosaurs start to stir?
With lots of dinosaur fun, interaction, performances and music
around the park, this really is a night out like no other …but only
if you’re brave enough!
Also back by popular demand, our famous ‘Big Night Out’
Fireworks Extravaganza will take place every Wednesday during
the school holidays, starting on Wednesday 30th July and running
until the 27th August (park open until 9.30pm). Enjoy an evening
of fun and entertainment; there will be a fire breathing show, a
circus workshop, street performers, magicians, jugglers, roaming
dinos, live music, a BBQ and to bring your day to a spectacular
end, our awe inspiring musical firework display set off from the
cliff edge!
With ‘unlimited 7 day returns’ and all the additional summer
activity included with every ticket, visitors are guaranteed a great
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See the ‘Summer on the Island’ feature for details of
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LOCAL NEWS
SHANKLIN TOWN COUNCIL
Town Clerk RFO: Ms S. Janeway LL.B (Hons) CiLCA MILCM
Shanklin Community Library Victoria Avenue Shanklin Isle of Wight PO37 6PG. 865101
E-mail shanklintowncouncil@hotmail.com www.shanklintowncouncil.org.uk
TOWN MAYOR’S ADDRESS by Councillor Jon Gilbey
Residents will be pleased to know that the flagpole on the esplanade
is now up with the union flag flying in its rightful place. Together with
Louis Attrill Olympic gold medallist, who started his career at Shanklin
rowing club and Anne Springman MBE from Shanklin Chine, we had a
small flag raising ceremony as part of the many D Day Projects going on
in Shanklin.
A lovely afternoon was had by all who attended, with the wonderful
backdrop of the Round the Island Yacht Race in the distance. Many
thanks go to the rowing club for putting on some very welcomed
refreshments.
Shanklin Town Mayor 2014
SPA SITE TOILETS
These toilets are run and cleaned by volunteers. Please leave them in
the state you would wish to find them. Continued abuse of the facilities
will result in their closure.
SHANKLIN CARNIVAL 3RD AUGUST TO 9TH AUGUST 2014
Sunday 3rd August - Car Treasure Hunt. Start Shanklin Seafront 6.00pm
Tuesday 5th August- Crazy Golf Competition. At Rylstone Gardens
Tuesday 5th August- Children’s Afternoon Procession. Assemble at
Palmerstone Road at 1.15 pm. Move off 2.00pm through Regent Street
to Station.
TOWN CLERK’S REPORT by S. Janeway
WW1 & ROYAL MARINES – 3RD AUGUST 2014
On Sunday 3rd August, Shanklin Town Council will hold a
Commemoration Service of 100 years since the start of World War
One. The service will be held at Shanklin Chine at 11.45 am. We will
also mark the 350th Birthday of the Royal Marines. You are invited to
attend to mark and remember this special day in our history.
SHANKLIN TO RYDE RAILWAY 150th ANNIVERSARY
CELEBRATION 30th & 31st AUGUST 2014
We are celebrating with a two day event mostly held at Shanklin railway
station, but also with back stage tours of Shanklin Theatre, a history
society display and walks. Food and refreshment stalls, a police display
and classic military vehicles will also feature. There will also be various
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Tuesday 5th August - Pedestrian Treasure Hunt. Start Shanklin Bandstand
7.30pm.
Wednesday 6th August - Grand Carnival Procession. Assemble Popham
Road 5.15 pm, judging 5.45 pm move off 7.00 pm.
Thursday 7th August - Pier to Pier Night Walk. Run by Challenge &
Adventure. Meet at Steamer Inn at 9.00pm.m £5 Adult, £3 Children
under 16 years.
Saturday 9th August - Illuminated Carnival Procession. Assemble
Popham Road 7.30 pm, judging 8.15pm move off 9.15pm.
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LOCAL NEWS
TURNER CORNER
by the Island’s MP Andrew Turner
Island beaches are like a sampler for the rest of Britain. With such
a wide variety to choose from they are certainly one of reasons
so many people flock to our shores each summer. Of course
it isn’t just visitors who enjoy our beaches; Islanders too enjoy
their leisure time on the golden sands, pebbles, rocky outcrops
and river estuaries. It’s vital we maintain the cleanliness of these
beaches that we are so fortunate to have.
Last month I took part in a beach clean at the bay near St.
Catherine’s Lighthouse. It was organised by the Isle of Wight
Long Distance Walkers Association and Isle of Wight Beach
Cleaning volunteers. It was good to see two local groups
working together to help keep our beauty spots clean and
safe for everyone to use. We followed the hard work with a
barbeque – the sausages were delicious!
It was rewarding to be part of such a strong, community led
effort to clean up the beaches - in total we collected 18 large
bags of litter. Good quality, rubbish free beaches are vital to the
Island as a tourist destination. Nature has given us a beautiful
blank canvas – sadly mankind is despoiling it; but all Islanders
can help just by taking home all their rubbish after a day on the
beach.
Anyone interested in taking part in the next beach clean event
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News from the Island's schools . . .
Sian Perry, Baylink Bear, Nathan Doran
SBA students perform mas fusion
Cheering on Gatten and Lake
The Baylink Olympics recently took
place at Sandown Bay Academy
and was open to all children in
years 3-6 in their partner primary
schools. The two day event was
run by the school staff and student
council and gave students from
local primary schools the chance to
try out new sports and activities.
Day one of the event saw over
1000 students take part in a variety
of sports. It was one of the largest
student-led events in the country
and included athletics, cycling,
netball, basketball, tag rugby and
kwik cricket. Day two of the
event the children spent the day
doing cross-curricular activities in
technology, languages, performing
arts and PE.
An abandoned boat has been
up-cycled by a group of Cowes
Enterprise College students who
spent several mornings at UKSA
learning valuable boat maintenance
skills.
The boat was donated to UKSA by
Yarmouth Harbour Commission’s
berthing master Dante Russell.
At UKSA the boat became a longterm project for four students on
the Youth Engagement for Schools
(YES) programme, which aims to
prevent students from dropping out
of statutory education by providing
active learning opportunities in
small groups, outside their normal
learning environment.
Ryan Crozier, 14, Chad Cooper,
14, Joe Hall, 13, and Dylan Colvin,
13, attended UKSA once a week
to work with boat builder Gareth
Ely to learn hard skills such as using
tools, restoring paintwork and
getting the boat safely afloat again.
They tested the boat out by
launching it on the River Medina,
then once satisfied with their work
they presented it to the Traveller’s
Joy public house in Northwood,
where landlord Ashley Pamphilon
plans to use it as a feature in the
children’s play area.
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preparing for the future. It enables you to fix remains will be buried in front of their
chosen tree. This option caters for people
the cost of your funeral director’s services
who do not wish for a full burial but would
at today’s prices, no matter how much
prefer cremation.
this may increase in the coming years. By
choosing to plan ahead for your funeral, you The cemetery is a haven for wildlife in
and your loved ones will benefit from peace all shapes and forms; this is, in the true
of mind, knowing everything is taken care of sense, creating life from death. Springwood
in advance.
cemetery prides itself on being a peaceful
and tranquil place of natural outstanding
beauty and a haven for wildlife. Since the
cemetery was created, bird feeders, nesting
boxes, slowworm areas, kestrel boxes and
stands have all been added, these have
encouraged and protected wildlife, as a
result it now has resident squirrels, hares,
foxes, kestrels, owls and many other birds
within the cemetery.
Springwood cemetery
William Hall Funeral Directors also own
Springwood Woodland Cemetery. Started
Golden Charter Funeral plans –
in 1995, Springwood Cemetery was one of
a most thoughtful decision
the first woodland burial sites in the country.
They can also offer advice on prepaid funeral Within the cemetery there are consecrated
plans. A funeral plan can save you money
and non consecrated areas, catering for
and provides invaluable peace of mind for
all beliefs. Each grave has a tree planted in
you and your family. The reassurance gained memory of their loved one and a simple
from making arrangements in advance and
bronze memorial plaque to mark the grave
these escalating costs are the reasons why
is placed at the base of the tree. There are
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William Hall’s committed service begins as
soon as you contact them, often extending
far beyond the day of the funeral. With their
support, you will be guided and supported
every step of the way.
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Celebrating in Style at Specsavers
1989-2014
In celebration of its 25 year anniversary, Specsavers Opticians,
Newport, is running six weeks of giveaways inspired by the
popular game shows of 1989 – the year the store opened!
From the 21st July until the 31st August staff will be dressed in 1980s era fashion in honour
of the store’s birthday! The team will also be inviting you to the store to play the following
games:
The Price is Right, Wheel of Fortune, Play Your Cards Right, Family Fortunes,
Bullseye and Going for Gold.
If you play your cards right and join in the fun and games, you could go home with a variety of discounts and freebies. Also, if you book two
eye examinations for the same date and time they will both be free of charge as a birthday present from Specsavers.
To find out more about the event or to book an eye examination, visit Specsavers Opticians in Newport at 40 High Street, Newport, Isle of
Wight, PO30 1SE, call (01983) 821280 or visit www.specsavers.co.uk/stores/iow
Come and
join the party
and enjoy our
Specsavers
exclusive offers
Opticians in
available
Newport are
during August
celebrating 25
years of caring for
your sight
40 High St, Newport, Isle of Wight PO30 1SE
Tel: 01983 821280
FREE SIGHT TEST
Valid for two tests booked on or before 27 September 2014*
*Present voucher at time of test. Cannot be exchanged for cash, used with other vouchers or redeemed
by customers already entitled to a free NHS eye test. One per person, at 40 High St, Newport, Isle of Wight.
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the island’s favourite 107 & 102
LOCAL HEROES 2014
The Island’s very own phone, TV and
super fast broadband network.
The Isle of Wight Radio Local Hero Awards took place recently
at the Cowes Yacht Haven. The annual event is only made
possible by the generosity of the sponsors and all of the
deserving winners. Special thanks also go to main sponsor
Wightfibre whose support enabled the event to be such a
resounding success.
An inspirational and pioneering Isle of Wight based doctor was named
Overall Local Hero at the glittering award ceremony. Ramesh Babu’s
“outstanding professionalism with amazing results” was honoured at the
event. Guests heard how Mr Babu is making a huge difference to the
lives of people battling breast cancer.
The Associate Specialist Surgeon at St Mary’s Hospital Isle of Wight NHS
Trust has pioneered a new technique using radio isotope injections and
nearly 300 women have already used the new technique. Receiving his
award before the big night, Ramesh Babu said,
“It feels brilliant. I never realised that I was going to be a local hero. It’s
a very nice way of recognising people on the Isle of Wight. I’d like to take
this opportunity to congratulate the other winners as well. It’s a very good
feeling.”
Mr Babu led a group of incredibly deserving Islanders, all of whom
are unsung local heroes. The awards are a chance to say thank you to
Islanders who inspire others and this year winners also included children,
a charity fundraiser and a leading figure in Isle of Wight youth sport.
Overall Local Hero Ramesh Babu
receiving his award.
Finlay Morris won the Act of Bravery award, sponsored by Yokogawa
Marex Ltd. Diagnosed with Acute Lympho Blastic Leukaemia, coupled
with a rare tissue type that made making a life-saving match for him
extremely difficult, Finlay Morris has inspired over 4,600 people to
join the bone marrow register, through Delete Blood Cancer. Lifesaving matches have already been made between Islanders and other
registered patients. Finlay has since undergone a transplant and has just
celebrated his 7th birthday.
Finlay’s dad Jason Morris said,
“[It was] very emotional to be up there to receive this award. The whole
year has gone so fast. Finlay’s been absolutely brilliant throughout. Not at
any one single point has he complained. If he doesn’t complain we can’t
complain either. ”
Fundraiser of the Year, Michaela
White.
Asa Singleton Most Courageous Child of the Year,
James Godsell, with his parents.
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Ray Scovell receives his winner’s
hamper.
12-year-old Aidan Radford has epilepsy caused by a tumour in the brain.
Just days after being told of his condition, he ran a 10 kilometre road
race. Aidan was named Inspirational Young Person, sponsored by Bestival
Foundation.
James Godsell has been undergoing radiotherapy for a rare and inoperable
brain tumour and won the Asa Singleton Courageous Child Award,
sponsored by Wightlink.
Winner Finlay Morris enjoying the
evening!
The Volunteer of the Year, sponsored by Specsavers Opticians, was Ray
Scovell who, after years as a driving force in Island athletics, continues
to organise weekly park runs. He was described as a “thoroughly kind,
selfless, energetic and supportive individual, who has brought joy,
community spirit and the opportunity to improve to so many…on the
Island!”
Isle of Wight Radio Managing Director Claire Willis said,
“As ever we are humbled by the amazing difference our local heroes are
making every day on the Isle of Wight. It is an honour to recognise their
achievements. Thanks must also go to all those who take the time to
nominate the worthy winners of the Isle of Wight Radio and Wightfibre Local
Heroes.”
Wightfibre CEO John Irving said,
“Wightfibre is delighted to once again be part of this event honouring the
Island’s unsung local heroes, who are without exception inspirational, brave,
and dedicated. We hope all our winners enjoyed the evening as much as we
enjoyed being able to say thank you to them for all that they do.”
Cowes Yacht Haven was the setting for
the night’s event.
THE ISLE OF WIGHT RADIO
LOCAL HEROES 2014 WINNERS:
• Asa Singleton Most Courageous Child of the Year,
sponsored by Wighlink: James Godsell
• Fundraiser of the Year, sponsored by Martin & Martin:
Winners Kerry, Maddy and Sue
from Drop and Swap.
Sporting Achiever of the Year,
Keegan Brown.
Aidan Radford, Inspirational Young
Person with Glyn Taylor.
Damian Carson receives his award.
Suzi Bodenham, Neighbour of the
Year, receives her award.
Kev Snudden, Customer Service
Person of the year.
Michaela White
• Volunteer of the Year, sponsored by Specsavers Opticians: Ray Scovell
• Act of Bravery, sponsored by Yokogawa Marex Ltd:
Finlay Morris
• Sporting Achiever of the Year, sponsored by Premier Ford:
Keegan Brown
Bartletts Service Station: Damian Carson
• Customer Service Person, sponsored by Hovertravel:
Ken Snudden
• Neighbour of the Year, sponsored by Watson, Bull and Porter: Suzi Bodenham
• Inspirational Young Person, sponsored by Bestival Foundation: Aidan Radford
• Make A Difference in the Community, sponsored by Wight Home Care Ltd: Kerry, Sue and Maddy from
Drop & Swap
• Overall Local Hero, sponsored by Wightfibre: Ramesh Babu
Photography by Jamie Griffin, FLYTE Creative Media.
• Emergency Services Person of the Year, sponsored by 17
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The school summer holidays are now in full swing
and it’s the perfect time to get out and about and
discover just what our Island has to offer. Take a
look at what these great Island attractions have
to offer, from watching a grand medieval joust, to
a traditional Punch and Judy show to discovering
more about warriors of the ancient world...
Amazing days and
Stunning Nights at Robin Hill
Experience amazing days and stunning nights all summer at Robin Hill when
the park stays open to visitors until 10pm every day, starting on Friday 18th
July and running until Sunday 31st August.
As darkness falls, experience their stunning ancient woodland like never
before, brought to life by incredible creative lighting, sound and special
effects. Enjoy a summer evening ‘BBQ in Africa’, their ‘Owls by Twilight’
falconry show, a fantastic ‘Fish n Chip Supper’ in their serene woodland
pond setting … plus ride attractions and play areas are open until late. It’s
the perfect family treat any night of the week.
Plus on Tuesday and Thursday evenings during August, from late afternoon,
their park’s native creatures come out to play! Meet their cheeky new
‘squawk’ birds, who roam the African Adventure playground in search of
mischief, and the newly discovered mysterious woodland characters for
some fun, interactive and captivating entertainment. Plus don’t forget the live
acoustic music at the woodland ponds.
Every Friday during the school holidays, until Friday 29th August, come and
enjoy their fun and exciting ‘Days of Adventure’ where visitors can test their
aim at archery, and get hands on with bushcraft, find out how to light a
camp fire without matches and test your bush shelter building abilities! For
those with a wilder side, there’s also mountain boarding taster sessions
which is a great adrenaline fuelled sport perfect for the older kids! The
‘Days of Adventure’ activity sessions are run throughout the day by qualified
instructors and are included in the admission price.
With ‘unlimited 7 day returns’ and all the additional summer activity included
with every ticket, visitors are guaranteed a great value, full week of fun.
For full programme of events, please visit:
www.robin-hill.com / www.facebook.com/robin-hill
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PHOTO COURTESY: Neil Bury
Action Packed Events at
Carisbrooke Castle
Carisbrooke Castle’s events offer so much more than just a way to pass the
time with the kids. You’ll fill their imaginations and let them run off steam as
they get hands on with history in a way no other attraction can match.
Knight School
1st – 10th August
Kids can perfect their aim with a lance in hobby-horse jousting and try on
real plate-armour. Sword skills will be put to the test in the kids’ battle and
don’t miss the family-friendly storytelling and the chance for them to make
their own shield to take home.
Grand Medieval Joust
12th – 14th August and 19th – 21st August
Witness the awesome spectacle of four knights on horses battling for honour
in this high octane contest. Armed with a lance, they will fight to prove their
superior power and chivalric skills. Watch in awe the skill of the falconer on
horseback, hear a medieval surgeon’s gruesome tales, browse the traditional
traders’ stalls and be entertained by the court jester and medieval musicians.
Knights' Tournament
26th - 28th August
It’s every man for himself in the ultimate skill-at-arms tournament. With bow,
sword and club, four of the best knights duel before the crowds - but only
one will emerge victorious!
For event details, times and ticket prices visit:
www.english-heritage.org.uk/carisbrooke
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Warriors of the Ancient
World: Epic Movie Arms
and Armour at Roman Villa
Warriors of the Ancient World: Epic Movie
Arms and Armour is a visually stunning,
touring exhibition of props and costumes
used in epic historical blockbuster movies.
The exhibition includes a selection of full
warrior costumes and armour containing
‘screen used’ props from some of the
biggest sword and sandal epic films of recent
years, including Gladiator; Troy; Alexander;
Centurion; The Eagle; King Arthur and
the hit TV series Spartacus. All the movie
armour and costumes are historically based
with many representing highly accurate
reconstructions of warrior equipment and
weapons from the ancient world.
This unique exhibition also offers a range
of interactive replica handling armour and
movie props for you to experience, ranging
from a gladiator’s helmet to a hoplite’s
shield from Alexander (2004). You too can
get a taste of what it would have been like
to put on armour and handle weapons
from the ancient world.
The exhibition is a joint production between
Pop-Up Exhibitions Ltd and Brading Roman
Villa, and has not been on display in this form
in the UK before.
Open daily 10am – 5pm and running from
the 26th July until the 31st August.
PHOTO COURTESY: Stephen Pratt
Highlights of the exhibition include Oscar
winning costumes from the multi-award
winning Gladiator (2000) displayed with the
interior hangings from General Maximus’
campaign tent. There is a full suit of
Sarmatian armour used in the climactic battle
scenes of King Arthur (2004), created by
legendary screen armour Terry English who
also worked on Excalibur (1981) and Aliens
(1986). For the first time in the UK you will
be able to see the armour and costume of
Spartacus worn by Liam McIntyre from the
Starz series Spartacus Vengeance (2012).
Small Adventures for
Royal Children at Osborne
This August at Osborne, set out with your family on a Small Adventure
for Royal Children. Every day there’s traditional Victorian fun for kids (and
mums and dads!) with a programme of activities taking place on Queen
Victoria’s private beach and at the newly conserved Swiss Cottage.
Join endearing and enduring Victorian favourite Mr Punch and his wife Judy
for mischief and amusement, let your little soldiers run off some energy in
the rifle drills and hobby horse relays, then take a dip in the Solent and enjoy
a game of quoits or skittles with a delicious ice cream from the café. Later
take Rhododendron Walk with its beautifully carved woodland characters up
to Swiss Cottage and explore the lives of the Royal Children with games and
dressing up.
For more information visit: www.english-heritage.org.uk/osborne
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EATING OUT GUIDE
ISLAND eating
out
This month we are looking at fine wines, the Island's own Flat Wight coffee
and sunset dining, enjoy!
The Island Wine Company, the Island’s leading independent wine merchant and
wholesaler, was established in 2010 and continues to go from strength to strength. From their
Ventnor shop they supply many of the Island’s leading restaurants as well as providing wonderful
wines to thirsty visitors and residents. Proprietor Matt Whishaw cut his teeth in the vibrant
London wine market as well as making wine in both Australia and Hampshire. He and his wife
Liz sold their award winning Dorset seafood restaurant to move to the Island and establish the
business.
This summer they have an array of stunning wines to enhance your summer drinking, many at
spectacular offer prices. Pop in to their Pier Street shop, explore their website or follow them
on Facebook to hear about the best offers and recommendations for seasonal drinking.
Matt’s top picks for this summer include:
The Island Wine Company
Sauvignon de Touraine Domaine Vauvy 2013 (elegant) RRP £9.99 Offer £8.50
16 Pier St
Picpoul de Pinet Domaine de Montredon 2013 (good with seafood) RRP £9.50 Offer £8.50
Ventnor
Domaine Sainte Marie Côtes de Provence Rosé 2013 (organically grown)£13.99
PO38 1ST
(01983) 853978
Prosecco Modella (magnum 1.5L) (fun!)
RRP £24.99 Offer £19.99
Starbucks in Newport is fast becoming the coffee house of choice for
Islanders and visitors alike.
Starbucks Coffee
95-96 St James Street
Newport
PO30 1HY
The store was opened in April by Southampton based franchisees Mark Hepburn and
Anil Patil after identifying a gap in the market in Newport for a brand like Starbucks.
They offer amazing coffees from around the world, handcrafted beverages to discover
and enjoy, and of course the Island’s own
Flat Wight! You can also enjoy an ice cold
Frappucino to cool you down on hot
summer days. With a great choice of food
available including pastries, salads and
delicious convenient sandwiches you can eat
on the go or sit down with a drink and enjoy
the free Wi-Fi the store has to offer. Don’t
forget to pick up your loyalty card and start
earning points with My Starbucks Rewards™.
The Gossips Café the bustling shore-side café by day now offers a wonderful evening
menu with glorious sunset views over Yarmouth Harbour by night.
The Gossips Café, the bustling shore side café by day, now offers a wonderful
evening menu with glorious sunset views over Yarmouth Harbour by night.
Italian owner Peter Pelosi and his wife Jane have owned Gossips café for 22 years
and this is the first time they have opened in the evenings. Peter said, “We haven’t
previously had the energy to open evenings, but thanks to our great team we can now
share the wonderful view during the day and amazing sunsets in the evening, whilst our
customers relax and enjoy our great coffee, food and wine.”
The new Sunset Menu is proving to be a popular choice with a selection of tapas,
anti pasta, rustic bread, home lasagne, Italian stone baked pizzas, locally caught fish,
Isle of Wight Chicken and the fabulous 8oz Pier Burger to choose from.
The Sunset Menu is available from Thursday through to Saturday night from 6pm, with live entertainment on
most Saturdays during the summer. Reserve a table at the pier based restaurant for the best seats in the house.
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The Gossips Café
The Square
Yarmouth
PO41 0NS
(01983) 760646
&
FOOD & DRINK
Fennel, Pea
Broad Bean Salad
INGREDIENTS
Serves 4
Salad
Dressing
2 medium fennel bulbs
4 eggs
250g broad beans
250g peas
Olive oil – to drizzle
8 slices Parma ham
1 crushed garlic clove
1 teaspoon sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon wholegrain mustard
3 tablespoon olive oil
Dill
Sea salt and pepper
Method
Cut fennel in half and slice as thinly as possible, place in ice water to
crisp up (approx. 10 -15 minutes)
Place eggs in simmering water for approximately 8 - 9 minutes (yolks
set, but soft)
Blanch broad beans for 1 minute and add peas, and cook for further 3
minutes until tender
Drain and refresh with cold water
Whisk together all dressing ingredients – season to taste
Add broad beans and peas to the drained fennel
Pour over dressing and toss well, shell eggs and cut into quarters
Heat olive oil, fry Parma ham until golden brown and crisp – turning
once
Sprinkle Parma ham over salad, season with salt and pepper.
Recipe features in ‘From the Pub
Kitchen’.
The book has been produced
as a tribute to Matthew Scovell,
who tragically died at the age of
41 in 2013. Sixty pages of Matt’s
recipes are brought together in
hardback form and are available
from the four Inns of Distinction: The Boathouse; The Fishbourne; The
New Inn and The Stag. A donation from each book will be given to the
British Heart Foundation and Ovarian Cancer Action.
Small Talk
The Brasserie is open
every evening from
5.30pm and has an
inexpensive and varied
dinner menu with
specials board. There
is also a daytime menu
and a traditional roast is
served every Sunday.
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Coffee & Cake Shop
Island produce used where possible
Special occasional cakes made to order.
Gluten Free available.
Coffee Shop with hot & cold food & drink!
Evening meals in summer and free wi-fi!
44-46 High Street, Shanklin
Tel. 01983 866440
www.smalltalkiow.co.uk
17 The Esplanade, Shanklin, Isle of Wight PO37 6BN
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HEALTH AND BEAUTY sponsored by The Hair Lounge
SUMMER beauty
This month The Hair Lounge welcome a new international senior stylist to their team
and the Beacon share beauty tips...
The Hair Lounge is excited to welcome a
new international senior stylist to our team.
Jessica Miles has relocated to the Island from America
where she has worked in Las Vegas and Los Angeles
on various projects including hair and make up for film,
television, print work as well as platform work and
advanced educational training. Jessica specialises in expert
hair colouring and precision cutting. Help us welcome her
to the Island and book an appointment for your hair at
a Special introductory offer of 10% off any colour, cut &
finish or your first cut & finish for £27 including a free TIGI
hair reborn treatment worth £15 for all first time clients to
book in with Jessica. Call The Hair Lounge Ryde now and
quote 'Beacon Deal' when booking.
Don't miss out!
Stylist Jessica Miles
Introducing TIGI Hair Reborn the new range that uses concentrated raw
Beacon
Beauty Room
Wake up tired, puffy eyes with
a chilled eye cream (store yours in
the fridge). Apply it from the outer
corners of your eyes toward your
nose.
Stay protected by applying a
moisturizer with black tea extract
before sunscreen; studies show the
ingredient decreases the effect of
UV radiation on skin and may help
prevent sunburns.
ingredients to replace proteins and restore your hair to a more 'youthful’ state.
Designed by TIGI hairdressers, the collection of shampoos, conditioners,
hairsprays and styling treatments have been created to restore hair to its natural
state. Like turning back the clock on your hair!
Before
After
Stylist Jessica Miles
demonstrates her
considerable expertise
in these before
and after photos.
www.facebook.com/TheHairLoungeIOW
To book an appointment at The Hair Lounge, Ryde please call (01983) 564447
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Make a facial mask more
effective by applying it in the
shower, where steam opens pores
so ingredients can penetrate.
Help soften rough patches on
elbows and knees with a natural
exfoliation and skin brightener made
by cutting an orange in half and rub
it on the affected areas. It smells
good (but make sure you rinse
off the sticky mess when you are
done!).
Make a gentle body scrub by
mixing a 2 to 1 ratio of olive oil and
sea salt to make a quick and effective
body scrub. This helps get rid of
dead skin cells creating softer, more
glowing skin. This natural beauty tip
is much cheaper that expensive store
bought body scrubs.
HEALTH & BEAUTY
SALON 109
Salon 109 has been a part of Sandown High Street for over
fifteen years, and was formerly named 'The Barber Shop Co'
before being renamed Salon 109 in 1999. It is a long established
unisex hairdressers which continues to grow, and now offers a
full range of beauty treatments including some holistic therapy
treatments.
Salon 109 has been in the same ownership for the past four
years, and continues to go from strength to strength with a
fantastic team of four highly professional experienced friendly
stylists and beauty therapist. They are able to offer clients the
ultimate 'salon experience' in a warm, friendly and modern
environment. They provide a wide range of services to cater for
everyone's hair and beauty needs, from a simple cut and blow
dry to all aspects of modern colouring, perming and their ever
expanding range of beauty treatments.
They strive to give customers the perfect treatment for their
individual needs, time after time, and are pleased to be the 'one
stop' shop for looking good head to toe.
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LEGAL news
This month's news sponsored by Glanvilles
Waste Not, Want Not
Do you have thousands of pounds to waste? If not, you
may just wish to read on, as potentially, failure to do so
could be costly. Have you ever considered the use of
a trust? Contrary to common understanding, trusts are
not something ‘only for the rich’ or ‘a complicated legal
arrangement that is best to be avoided’.
So what is a trust?
A trust is a legal means of protecting
your assets. Essentially it separates the
legal and moral ownership of an asset.
For example, if I were to give £5 to a
friend and say ‘this is yours’ then my
friend would own the fiver – legally and
morally. There is no trust. However,
if I were to give £5 to a friend and say
‘could you please go and buy me some
chocolate with this’ then I would be
creating a trust. Although legally my
friend would have the fiver, morally my
friend would owe me some chocolate.
My friend would be the ‘trustee’, I
would be the ‘beneficiary’, the ‘trust
fund’ would be the fiver and the ‘terms
of the trust’ would be to use the fiver
to buy me chocolate. These are the key
elements of a trust and by varying them,
different situations can be addressed.
How could a trust help
me or my family?
The separation of the legal and moral
ownership of an asset allows assets to
be protected. The following are just a
few simple examples:• If you are married and have not
made a will (or have made a simple will
leaving everything to your husband or
wife) then they will inherit everything
from you when you die. That may be
what you want but what will happen
if the survivor has to go into care?
Everything can be taken to pay for your
care. If instead you use trusts in your
will you can protect your respective
estate from care fees.
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• Similarly you can use trusts in wills
in the case of second marriages to
avoid step-children from getting all and
therefore leaving nothing for your own
children.
• If you have a disabled child or children
on benefits they may lose valuable
benefits when receiving an inheritance
from you. A trust would allow you to
provide for your children without the
risk of loss of benefits for them.
• If you have life policies or death in
service pension benefits you could lose
40% of their value on your death if you
don’t protect them with an appropriate
trust.
• If you have suffered an injury for
which you are getting compensation,
the receipt of the compensation will
mean that you will lose entitlement
to most benefits. This can be costly.
Special trusts can be used to protect
your compensation without loss of
means-tested benefits.
• You may own rental property with
a husband/ wife. If one of you earns
significantly more than the other you
will likely pay unnecessary tax. This can
be avoided by a declaration of trust to
record an unequal ownership of the
asset (and consquently the income).
There are many more uses for trusts
including the potential of saving
thousands of pounds of inheritance
tax.
“The separation of
the legal and moral
ownership of an
asset allows assets to
be protected.”
How do I set up a trust?
Contact a solicitor specialising in
trusts. Claudia Roberts is a Partner at
Glanvilles and Chartered Tax Adviser
with specialist knowledge on all matters
relating to trusts.
For more information please contact
Claudia on (01983) 527878 or email
Claudia.roberts@glanvilles.co.uk.
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This Summer
Did you know that the value of bikes stolen
each year exceeds the value of property stolen
from people in house burglaries? Bicycles
are expensive nowadays and having one
stolen is not only costly but also extremely
inconvenient. At this time of year, the ‘fair
weather’ cyclists are also all out and about and
so there is an even better selection of bikes
for the would-be thieves to choose from.
Without a doubt, your chance of keeping possession of your
valued bicycle is to buy a quality lock for it AND REMEMBER
TO USE IT! It is advisable to position the lock to include as much
of the frame and other parts as possible. With most locks, the
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possible when your bike is parked otherwise the chances of still
owning them when you return to collect your bike is serious
reduced.
Many cycles are stolen when owners leave them against shop
windows. They are only ‘nipping into the store for a few seconds’
and believe that they can ‘keep on eye’ on their bike so they
don’t bother with a lock. Thieves know this too, and are happy
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racks on vehicles. These are very popular nowadays and when
these vehicles are left unattended in car parks, or when waiting
for ferries, they can be targeted by thieves for a very quick and
easy steal.
Please have your bike security marked, or get your postcode
stamped on the frame. Hundreds of bikes are recovered by the
Police each year but many are never traced back to their rightful
owners. Make a note of your bike’s details and vital statistics,
so that should the worst happen, you may get to see your bike
again.
If you have information about ANY crime, please do not hesitate
to give Crimestoppers a call on 0800 555 111, or you can click
www.crimestoppers-uk.org and tell us what you know online.
Either way is entirely anonymous and no one except you (unless
you tell people yourself!) will know that you gave information.
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