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Contents
John
4, 8, 10, 13
Ryde East News
6
Top of the Class
12
Island Games 2015
Taking a closer look at the
sailing team
14
The John Hannam Interview
John interviews John Howe
16 - 17
Alan Stroud’s Island Story
We all know it’s called Alum Bay,
but why?
18 - 19
Feature
Celebrating National Pet Month
22 - 23
Legal & Financial
26
Eating & Drinking
28 - 30
Health & Wellbeing
31 - 33
Homes & Gardens
35
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Small island.
Big sporting achievers.
Abigail Lacey
Harrison Smith
Swimming
Athletics
Amber Backhouse Haydn Sewell
Swimming
Sailing
Squash
Shooting
Athletics
Swimming
Amelie Haworth Imogen Moss
Lucy Wells
Triathlon
Luke Hurbert
Swimming
Matthew Reed
Shooting
Ariela Richardson Izabella Blacklock Megan King
Becky Cook
Jack Hobbins
Motorcycle
Badminton
Ben Duggan
Jake Williams
Cricket
Swimming
Ben Herridge
James Haggerty
Cricket
n Howe
Note from the Editor
Welcome to the April edition of the Beacon! It’s been
another busy month and we have a packed issue full of
great stories and features about our Island.
This month I was lucky enough to be asked to be a judge at
the Isle of Wight College Hair Show and I can honestly say
the hard work put in by all the staff and students involved
is a credit to the Island. The show was fantastic and the
standard of entries was incredibly high. You can read more
about the Hair Show and find out this year’s winners in our
Health and Wellbeing section.
Swimming
DESIGNERS Tracey Watt, Rachel Dangerfield
ACCOUNTS Cherrill Cuthbert
Trampolining
Mia Ross
Football
Mitch Young
Motorcycle
Molly Fennimore
Swimming
Nicholas
Matthews
Golf
Oliver Evans
Sailing
Peter Newlands
Blokart Racing
Richard Wilson
Charlotte James
Joseph Franks
Swimming
Swimming
Shooting
Conor Richards
Joshua Oddy
Golf
Golf
Sailing
Cory Swinfield
Katherine Bright
Daniel Atherton
Keegan Brown
Daniel Cox
Kerry Miller
Freddie Boyce
Lewis London
George Faulkner
Lewis Ridett
Grace Crumplin
Liz Dunlop
Grace Poynter
Louis Herbert
Shooting
Karate
Golf
Swimming
Darts
Trampolining
Cricket
Athletics
SALES CONSULTANTS
Kelly Knox; kelly.knox@iwbeacon.com
Lou Scott-Attrill and Lou Harris
Hockey
Merle Clevett
Equestrian
Rugby
EDITOR Sarah Griffin; sarah.benstead@iwbeacon.com
Athletics
John Buckman
Callum Kotsapas Cricket
Rugby
Jordan Sundborg
Charlie Button
Golf
Athletics
Joseph
Doyle
Charlotte Dupey
Have a great month!
IW Beacon Media Centre, 8-10 Dodnor Park
Newport, Isle of Wight PO30 5XE.
Tel: 01983 522123
Joe Wade
Sailing
Sailing
“The Beacon, all that’s good about the Island”
Shooting
Bradley
McLaughlin
This month we are also looking at National Pet Month,
John Hannam interviews John Howe and Alan Stroud’s
Island Story looks at Alum Bay.
Sarah
Athletics
Benjamin Curliss Jemma Toms
Swimming
Sophie Heritage
Steve Dines
Triathlon
Steve Gratton
Triathlon
Stuart Dyer
Triathlon
Toby Atherton
Motorcycle
Sailing
Weightlifting
Bowls
Triathlon
Athletics
Swimming
Sailing
Travis Meller
Wallis Canning
William Heritage
To the athletes from the Isle of Wight dedicated to being
the best in their sporting genre. Wightlink is proud
and passionate in helping them reach their goals with
the Wightlink Talented Athletes Scheme. We wish them
every success in 2015/16 seasons.
Find out more at
wightlink.co.uk/athletes
LOCAL news
Ryde Homeless Centre
Manager Recognised
in Community Heroes
Awards.
George Mitchell is centre manager
who works with people who are
experiencing homelessness in Ryde
and is just one of the people The
Salvation Army has recognised at
its annual social services awards
ceremony.
George heads up a centre for people
who are homeless called Fellowship
House. He won the award for
Homelessness Services Manager of
The Year for his passion, leadership
and motivation for his team
which has seen the centre achieve
impressive results in independent
inspections such as from the
Independent Quality Inspectorate.
George is also the elected chair of
the Police Local Action Group – a
community partnership changing
the face of homelessness on the
Isle of Wight. He has focused on
ensuring that the people who stay
at the centre in Green Street, have
control and choice over the shape of
the support they receive, and this
work is seen as an example of best
practice. George said, “This is my
20th year working for The Salvation
Army and I’m obviously doing
something right. We set ourselves
high standards and it’s great to be
recognised for that. My staff are
second to none.”
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Arts Project to Bring
New Family to Ryde
A new family will be moving to
Ryde this summer as part of an arts
project organised by Ryde Library.
Using a grant from Arts Council
England, Ryde Library is working
with Island artist Teresa Grimaldi
to create a life-size family of ‘under
cover’ textile/fabric characters. This
family was in-spired by the recently
republished Mennyms novels by
Sylvia Waugh, who was winner
of the 1994 Guardian Children’s
Fiction Award. This family will be
created by a variety of local groups,
and will emerge from cover to
inhabit the town in late June 2015,
for the period of Ryde Arts Festival.
Ryde Library will play an active
role in the town’s 2015 arts festival
and will include regular highquality art and crafts workshops in
the library schedules, to link with
groups who have little history of arts
participation. Library staff will be
involved in the activities, leading to
a legacy of skills and equipment for
the future. To find out more about
the ‘Under Cover’ project, please
visit Ryde Library or call (01983)
562170.
News from Bembridge
RNLI Lifeboat Guild
Guild members attending the
Annual General Meeting were
informed that it had been a
successful year for the Guild and
the Bembridge lifeboat. The RNLI
souvenir shop also had a successful
year in terms of sales, being placed
22nd out of a table of 584 shops and
branches nationally. The station is
now well-established and growing
as a tourist attraction with a total
of around 50,000 visitors to the
boathouse over the past year. In
addition to that were 1,123 children
and 203 adults in organised
educational visit groups. Warners
Bembridge Coast Hotel continues to
support the lifeboat with the weekly
raffles and tour groups to the station
with approximately £10,000 raised
over the last year. Sybil Snelling
retired as President of the Guild and
took the post of Vice-President. John
Margetson was unanimously elected
as President.
25th Anniversary
Celebration for Local
Foster Carers
Over 25 years Five Rivers Child
Care, a local social enterprise with a
strong family focus has, successfully
helped many vulnerable children
recover from experiences of abuse,
neglect, family breakdown and
trauma. Five Rivers was founded
in 1989 to provide local authorities
with a specialised therapeutic
service for disadvantaged children in
the local community.
To mark the anniversary, Five
Rivers held an event for local
foster carers and their families at
the Bargeman’s Rest in Newport
which included an inspiring talk
from the founder of Five Rivers,
Pam McConnell. The event was
thoroughly enjoyed by children of all
ages and carers that have fostered
with Five Rivers for many years
from the start until the present day.
Easter Antics
on the Prom
Nettlestone and Seaview
Community Partnership invite
you to join in the fun on 5th April
- Easter Sunday. Easter Antics are
being held on the Prom (outside the
Old Fort and Seaview Yacht Club
on Seaview Esplanade) and start
at 2.30 pm. There will be an Easter
bonnet parade, an egg throwing
competition (entry is £1, please
supply your own eggs), and a raffle
to raise funds for future events
for the whole community. All are
welcome, no need to book, just turn
up on the day.
YOUR ONE STOP CRAFT STORE
For all your crafting needs!
Workshops, demonstrations, held weekly!
Patchwork material and felting wool
now in stock!
(If we can’t do it, we won’t sell it)
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Cheap Day to Portsmouth
EVERY Saturday throughout April
- Leaves 0930 arrives back approximately 1800
FREE car parking
on a first come
first serve basis
Visit Portsmouth City, G unwharf Q uays or the Historic Dockyard.
Departs Thetis Wharf in C owes (next to chain ferry)
Adults £7 – OAPs £6 – Children £5
Fre e Parking available on a first come first serve basis.
Pric e does not include admission to attractions.
Telephone for more details 01983 564602 or visit www.solentcruises.co.uk
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TOP of the class
The Isle of Wight Studio School recently
visited Hovertravel for a tour as part of the
STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and
Mathematics) education programme.
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hovercraft and workshop and to learn more about
Hovertravel’s heritage and engineering roles.
Loretta Lale, from Hovertravel said, “We are proud
to help educate students about our unique service.
Our engineers are able to provide an interesting
insight into the day-to-day operation as well as
explaining the theory behind the hovercraft. We
support STEM as we want to help inspire young
people to have a future in science and engineering.”
STEM aims to change the way young people think
about maths and science by raising awareness of
the careers that studying these subjects can lead
to. For more information about STEM visit
www.yourlife.org.uk.
thepriceiswight
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The chosen candidate will be professional, organised, able to
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In return you will be offered a competitive salary with a structured
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To apply, send your CV and a covering letter to:
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Westridge Golf Centre is the Island’s only public golf facility with a pay as you play
golf course, with no booking of tee times required. They currently have a nine hole Par
31 golf course measuring 1980 yards,which is currently under expansion to become an
18 hole Par 64 course. The nine hole course is suitable for all ages and standards.
The golf course is available to play
all year round and also boasts
a flood lit, all weather driving
range. Once you become a member
you are entitled to unlimited
golf throughout the membership
year, as well as the chance to gain
a CONGU handicap and play
in their club competitions. You
can also sign in guests to play
at a reduced rate and will get
concessions when you play at other
golf clubs on the Isle of Wight.
Membership of the club also
entitles you to a discount when
purchasing a loyalty card for the
golf range.
Westridge Golf Centre have the
Island’s largest golf store and
custom fit centre. They are open
364 days a year with a PGA
Qualified professional always
on hand to provide honest and
friendly advice. With their price
match promise you are sure to get
the best in customer service as
well as value for money. They are
stockists of all the major clothing,
footwear and equipment brands
Westridge Golf Centre have the
Island’s largest golf store and
custom fit centre.
in golf so you’ll be sure to find the
perfect outfit or that new club for
your bag.
The Golf Centre offers custom
fitting on all major brands at
no extra charge and they also
cater for the new golfer with
individual clubs available from
£20 and package sets from £99.
Custom fitting is great for every
club in your bag, even the putter.
Westridge Golf Centre use
Trackman technology as it’s the
industry’s most accurate way to
measure the golf swing and entire
flight of the ball from impact to
landing. It is the first of its kind to
measure the complete path of any
shot, ranging from short pitches
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pinpoints the landing position
with an accuracy of 1 foot at 100
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ball flight data, from club speed
to ball speed and smash factor, is
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This technology enables them to
find the most accurate and best
performing club head and shaft for
each individual, all at no extra cost
to you.
They have three full time PGA
qualified golf coaches at the centre
and can offer lessons from 9am
through to 7pm all week, 364 days
a year. Individual lessons start at
£35 and a six week learn to play
course costs just £20.
Westridge Golf Centre | Brading Road,
Ryde, Isle of Wight PO33 1QS
Tel: 01983 613131
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Ryde Town Council
Town Clerk: Saskia Kiernan/Ady White, Town Hall Chambers, 10 Lind Street, Ryde, PO33 2NQ;
Tel: 01983 811105/811196 Email: clerk@rydetowncouncil.gov.uk or visit our website at www.rydetowncouncil.gov.uk
Annual Parish Meeting
The Annual Parish Meeting for
the electors of Ryde will be held
at 6pm on 13th April 2015 at the
Methodist Church in Garfield Road.
This meeting is an opportunity
for electors to hear from the Town
Council about what has happened
in the town over the last year and
to ask the Council and other local
organisations questions about
their future plans for the town.
The Annual Parish Meeting will be
followed by a meeting of the Full
Town Council at 7pm.
Events at the Waterside Pool
New evening classes for Water
Workout Sessions will be held at the
pool on Wednesdays and Fridays,
see the Price is Wight for special
offers or ring the pool on 563656 for
more details. Another of the Pool’s
ever popular quiz nights will be held
at the Captain’s Table at 7.30pm
on 20th April. Please book at the
restaurant in person or ring to book
on 716545.
Open Day at Ryde Marina
Bowls Club
Ryde Marina Bowls Club is holding
an Open Day on Sunday 3rd May
10am-4pm at The Esplanade,
Ryde. All equipment provided, no
experience necessary, come and have
a go at flat green bowling. Club
Coaches will be there to help and
advise.
Community Grants
Applications are welcomed from
community groups and organisations
for the only round of community
grant funding that will be available
from the Town Council in 2015/16.
Please email the Town Council on
clerk@rydetowncouncil.gov.uk to
register your interest and to be sent
an application pack when the round
is open. Because a new application
process has been adopted by the
Town Council please do not use
forms you might have used before,
as these cannot be accepted. In
addition please note that any group
wishing to apply for funding support
towards an event will need to wait
for a separate application process to
be announced later this year.
Councillors Contact Details
Details of how to contact your local
town councillors can be found on
the Town Council’s website at www.
rydetowncouncil.gov.uk - click on the
‘The Town Council’ section from the
homepage. Alternatively please ring
or email the Town Council offices
and we will be pleased to provide
you with this information.
April Town Council meetings
and dates for your diary
Planning Committee • 7pm • 7th
April • Lind Street Meeting Room
Full Council • 7pm • 13th April
Garfield Rd Methodist Church
Planning Committee • 7pm
28th April • Garfield Rd Methodist
Church
Finance Committee • 7pm • 29th
April • Lind Street Meeting Room
All meetings are open to the public;
agendas are available to collect
from the Town Council offices or to
download from the Town Council’s
website at www.rydetowncouncil.
gov.uk. The Town Council Office is
at Town Hall Chambers, 10 Lind
Street, Ryde (opposite Ryde Theatre)
and is open to the public Monday
to Thursday between 9am and 2pm
and on a Friday between 9am and
1pm. Enquiries may still be made
at any time to the above telephone
numbers or email address.
If you have a local community event
coming up which you would like
to publicise free of charge on this
page and/or on the Town Council’s
noticeboards please do get in touch
using any of the contact details at
the top of the page.
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IAN STEPHENS
Independent Parliamentary Candidate
It’s hard to find someone
more passionate about the
Island than Ian Stephens.
“I was born and grew up here
and I will be buried here but in
the meantime I am determined
to make this Island a better place
for all of us. That will take a lot
of hard work. I was elected as
a Councillor in 2001 and more
recently as Leader of the Isle of
Wight Council I have promoted this
Island in and around Westminster
through my Chairmanship of the
Local Government Association
Board for Sport, Culture and
Tourism. The past 15 years
have shown that having an MP
from one of the large political
parties does not give the Island
any special benefit if the MP
is unable to work closely with
the Council administration and
therefore we should consider that
things must change. I’m offering
that change. A change of vision
and views, a change of opinion, a
change of emphasis, and a change
to the fortunes of this Island and
its people. We are a unique and
special place and that requires
a unique and special approach...
not one confined and constricted
by party politics but one that can
freely adapt and drive our real
needs, our aspirations and our
hopes.
15 years have been long enough to
make those changes. I am asking
that you allow me to take on the
task and represent this Island by
voting for me on May 7th. I will
put the Island and its people first,
foremost and above all else. Let’s
make that change together”
Visit Ian at Campaign HQ, 12
Cross Street, Ryde, PO33 2AD.
Appointments can be booked
anytime with prior arrangement.
Please contact us for further
details:
Phone: 07415 747869
Email: iowelection2015@mail.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/
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BEMBRIDGE PARISH COUNCIL NEWS
Emma Goldring - Clerk to the Council, 5 Foreland Road,
Bembridge, Isle of Wight, PO35 5XN
Tel: 01983 874160 Email: clerk@bembridgepc.org.uk
STEYNE PARK PROJECT
Phase one is complete. Please visit Steyne Park to have a
go on the outdoor gym and newly resurfaced children’s play
areas. The bark chippings have been removed and replaced
with bright red and blue wetpour surfaces which are really
vibrant. New bins and benches have also been installed.
SPRING LITTER PICK
Bembridge Spring litter pick will take place on Saturday
18th April 10.00am from Steyne Park. Are you free to
help litter pick local footpaths? If yes, please register your
interest. Equipment and bags will be provided along with
disposal of the litter collected.
ANNUAL PARISH MEETING
The Annual Parish Meeting will take place on Tuesday
5th May 7.00pm in the Village Hall. Refreshments will be
available and the Parish Councillors will be in attendance
to chat through anything you wish to discuss.
BEMBRIDGE STREET FAIR
The annual street fair will take place on Bank Holiday
Monday 25th May with an extended opening time 12.0016.00. If you are available to volunteer as an assistant
on the day please contact Mike Tarrant on miketarrant@
btinternet.com
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
Youth Football Tournament Steyne Park/BYCC - 12.00
Sunday 7th June 2015
Bembridge Summer Festival Steyne Park/BYCC - 14.00
Saturday 11th July 2015
Festival of Sport Steyne Park/BYCC - 13.00
Sunday 23rd August 2015
Bembridge Harbour Family Fun Weekend
- 31st July - 2nd August 2015
Bembridge Harbour Food Festival
- 25th- 27th September 2015
Bonfire and Fireworks Event Steyne Park
- Saturday 7th November 2015
COUNCILLORS DETAILS
Cllr M Tarrant, 01983 872994, miketarrantbtinternet.
com. Cllr G Kendall, 01983 874426, gordon.kendall@
tiscali.co.uk. Cllr D Grannum, 01983 873996,
denisegrannum@gmail.com. Cllr J Marr, 07944 466292,
johnmarr70@btinternet.com. Cllr S Pigot, 01983 872732,
ladypigot@hotmail.com. Cllr M Humphray, 07802
253407, martinehumphray@aol.com. Cllr C Doe, 01983
874156, clizdoe@aol.com. Cllr A Woodford, 01983 874050,
dwoodford@sky.com. Cllr A Lee, 07891 114948, aliceleith@
gmail.com. Cllr P Pugh, 07966 285379, pp@peterpugh.
org. Cllr B Bristow, 07905 155670, billbristow1@mac.
com. Cllr B Dyer, 01983 872362, dyercouncil@gmail.com
FULL COUNCIL MEETINGS
Tues 21st April
7.00pm Village Hall
Tues 19th May
7.00pm Village Hall
PLANNING MEETINGS
Tues 7th April
6.00pm Village Hall
Tues 21st April
6.30pm Village Hall
Tues 5th May
6.00pm Village Hall
Tues 19th May
6.30pm Village Hall
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The Needles View Pitch and Putt
The Needles View Pitch and
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views over The Needles, the
purple heather clad hill,
Headon Warren and the
Downs as far as Tennyson
monument. It has 9 holes, 5
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2 uphill so a good challenge! Drainage is good so wet
weather play - no problem. For newcomers Pitch and
Putt is ‘short distance’ golf and suits any age. Clubs
and balls are provided so why not come and try it...
You are also welcome to just come along and enjoy
the lovely cream teas with strawberries, cakes, rolls
and even home made ice cream. With quaint outdoor
seating there’s even a blanket here for chilly days.
Groups are welcomed but asked to call first. Groups
can even host competitions and children’s parties can
be booked along with a BBQ.
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Five years ago, the electorate had
to decide which party to entrust
the country’s financial mess to,
and the verdict was none of
the above. So for once, the
politicians had to work not in
their self-interest, but in the
country’s best interest.
The choice was between unstable government or a
coalition. Now five years on, time for the verdict and
the answer to the question, has it been better to have
the Liberal Democrats in government?
I believe the Liberal
Democrats have been a
positive influence
anchoring the coalition
in the centre ground
and stopping the
extremes.
Liberal Democrats in government have delivered:l Big increases in the personal tax allowance
l Extra funding for disadvantaged school pupils
l Triple lock protected pensions
l Tripling of renewable energy
l Near doubling of apprenticeships etc.
The main achievement has been a steady recovery in
the country’s finances and in the economy.
Past Tory only governments have cut too fast and too
deep, and followed by a housing boom & bust.
It’s your choice - elect me or have 5 more years
of Cameron’s Conservative.
Nationally I will help steer the country away from
excessive Tory cuts & excessive Labour borrowing.
Locally I will move back to the Island and work hard
to help improve a place I really care about.
The Island I grew up on, the Island of my children’s
birth and the Island the rest of my family still live.
Vote Liberal Democrat
for a stronger economy
and a fairer society
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Taking a closer
look at the sailing
team…
PHOTO COURTESY OF NATASHA COVENTRY
Over the winter, the Natwest Island
Games sailing team have been training
and racing hard to earn their place in
the team. The team is made up of Sophie
Heritage, Markus Bettum, Ted Blowers
and Harry Blowers, all of whom hail from
Gurnard Sailing Club.
Sophie Heritage is the the first woman to be chosen
to represent the Isle of Wight in sailing at the Island
Games, and what a choice! Sophie learnt to sail at the
age of eight at IYWAC and continued her progress at
Gurnard Sailing Club. Sophie represented the Isle of
Wight at the World Youth Island Games, aged just
nine, sailing her Optimist. Sophie will be racing on her
Radial in June and told the Beacon, “I am delighted to
have been selected to represent the Isle of Wight at the
NatWest Island Games. After competing at the World
Youth Island Games I know what a great experience it
will be”.
Markus Bettum started sailing aged 11 at Gurnard
Sailing Club, racing on Sundays in different boats.
He then moved into a Laser 4.7 in 2011, aged 14, and
has been sailing Lasers competitively for four years.
Since 2011, Markus has competed at events around the
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country in the Laser 4.7, Radial and Laser Standard
rigs. Markus has competed at an international level,
competing at the U21 Europeans in Lake Garda, Italy,
and the Island Games in Bermuda in 2013. Markus is
working hard to improve on his performance in the last
Island Games. Like Markus, Harry is looking to improve
on his performance in Bermuda two years ago. “I’m
two years older now and have come a long way since
then and I can’t wait to get racing in Jersey.” Harry
has been racing Lasers competitively all around the
country since he was 14. He is in the second year of the
Laser Standard Youth Squad and has got a big summer
lined up. Meanwhile, Ted Blowers has been racing
competitively for about 3 years at a local and national
level. Ted told us more: “I enjoy racing, and to be picked
to race on Jersey, representing the Isle of Wight, will be
a great experience”.
The team is in intense training, both on and off the
water, being trained by their own personal trainer, Peter
Bradley of PB fitness, and team coach Jon Evans. Jon
sums it nicely, “I am very proud of the team we have
chosen, and think we have a very good chance of getting
great results.”
The Beacon wish the sailing team the very best of luck
in June!
A Vision for Ryde – A Vision Shared
Ryde Town Council are proud to be a listening council and are committed to engaging
with local stakeholders on changes and developments within Ryde.
The Town Council’s Planning Committee, chaired by Councillor Tim Wakeley, are
currently undertaking a series of public consultations on proposals for the future
development of our town.
The Masterplan
One such proposal is a new and
exciting vision for Ryde called
the Masterplan, which is being
developed by the Isle of Wight
Chamber of Commerce to establish
a vision for the future development
and economic well-being of Ryde.
As part of this vision, Ryde’s
public realm will be improved and
enhanced including an iconic multi
purpose venue and a town square.
The masses of concrete that are
currently a barrier to the beach and
seascape could be removed to enable
a beautiful garden linking the town
to the beach.
Unlike previous schemes, the
Town Council believe that this
vision is achievable. The Isle of
Wight Council are committed
to the regeneration of Ryde and
have indicated that their portfolio
of assets can be available for
redevelopment to enhance our
existing infrastructure and create a
legacy to be proud of. The planners
will also support this change with
a policy framework which supports
our shared vision and ensures that
key design principles are followed.
The Ryde Area
Action Plan (RAAP)
The vision needs to fit into the
planning policy framework to
enable it to be realised and the Ryde
AAP is the formal planning policy
document for Ryde. This document
is currently being written by the
Isle of Wight Council in consultation
with key stakeholders. An informal
discussion document was available
for comment last year but the
formal consultation will commence
later this year when the draft is
published.
Pedestrianisation of
the High Street
Other proposed consultations included
pedestrianisation of the High Street
to improve safety and encourage
shoppers and business into Ryde.
For a long time Ryde Town Council
has been concerned abut the conflict
between cars and pedestrians in this
part of the town and the difficulties
faced by some of its residents.
The emergency services have also
expressed concern and therefore
the Town Council will be consulting
on proposals to fully pedestrianise
this part of the town. The Town
Council believes that it may bring
greater economic prosperity to this
part of the town as shoppers will be
encouraged to stay and shop.
Planning and
Licence Applications
In addition to the above consultations
the planning committee meet every
three weeks to discuss and comment
upon planning applications, licensing
applications and other relevant
matters that affect Ryde. The
planning committee meetings are
open to the public and the committee
welcome the views of all interested
parties.
Where a planning application will
impact widely on the public or there
is a great amount of interest for
other reasons, the Town Council
do their utmost to ensure that all
those who want to express a view
can do so. A recent example of this
is when the Town Council convened
an additional planning committee
meeting at Ryde Methodist Church
to consider the planning application
at the Pennyfeathers site. The
meeting was extremely well attended
and members of the public had the
opportunity to hear the agent for
the applicant detail the proposal
and could ask questions and seek
clarification. It is important for the
Planning Committee to hear the
views of the residents impacted by
any application and they welcome
this input.
For more information on any
of the above or on how you
can be involved please contact
Ryde Town Council on (01983)
81105/96 or email: Clerk@
rydetowncouncil.gov.uk
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THE JO H N HAN NAM IN TERVIEW
John Howe
Photographs from left to right: John today, Pat and
John on their 1970 wedding day, John and Pat on
the Queen Mary 2, Marty Wilde and his son Ricky
being interviewed at a Talk of the Wight gig.
Back in 2005 Totland’s Island councillor John Howe lost his seat by just over a dozen votes. He suffered at the
hands of the public’s mass cull of the liberals, who were the unpopular controlling party. He was shattered for
about a week and then suddenly realised there was no point in being angry because no-one really cared; he just
got on with his life and devotion to Totland parish council, for whom he has served for the past forty years. Sanity
resumed in 2009 when he won back his seat on the IW Council.
John Howe is not a publicity motivated
councillor and does not seek local paper
headlines or controversial radio sound
bites. He just gets on with the job and
enjoys every minute.
He can look back on such a varied life that
includes hovercraft, driving an ambulance,
pulling pints, being a coastguard and
school governor and mixing with stars like
Roy Castle, Marty Wilde and Acker Bilk.
John was born in Shanklin during the
Second World War, where his grandparents
had owned the seafront Broadclyst Hotel.
When his father returned from RAF service
the family moved to the West Wight.
Following the usual summer holiday
jobs he spent five years in London as an
electrical apprentice before returning to his
beloved Totland Bay. Then came spells at a
Carisbrooke electrical firm, Thorneycroft’s
at Southampton and famous Island printers
J. Arthur Dixon.
Whilst working at Dixon’s in Forest
Road, John also had an evening job at the
Totland Chalet Hotel and their Lanes Inn.
It was just as well he did, as he met his
lovely wife Pat at Lanes. They had so many
happy years together and were a real team
until her untimely death in 2012.
John realised a dream when he finally
joined the British Hovercraft Corporation
in East Cowes. He was in his element
working on their various SRN craft and the
cross channel N4.
“I loved it at BHC and the people I worked
with were so good to be with. We also had
very good management,” said John.
Recently he was privileged to go back and
talk about apprenticeships and discovered
a few of his old pals were still there.
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Away from the day job, John has always
been prepared to work voluntarily for the
community. For many years he was one of
the drivers for the West Wight’s Tennyson
ambulance and he also found time for
coastguard shifts, until they were upped to
six hours, which made it impossible with
his work commitments.
Forming the Talk of the Wight group,
with his wife Pat, to present star shows at
the Freshwater Memorial Hall, on behalf
of South Wight Council, was a time he
will never forget. Pat was the secretary of
the hall and they booked the acts through
a top mainland agent, Tony Barrie, who
managed to find them star names at a
bargain price. John looked after the lights
and was stage manager.
“I loved meeting the stars we had and
most of them were so nice to deal with. Roy
Castle was one of the most genuine people
we ever had. He even signed many posters
that we sold for charity.”
I was writing a Stagetalk column for the
IW Weekly Post at the time and worked
closely with John and Pat. I will never forget
the night they had booked The Tremeloes.
Who would turn up? Would it just be the
drummer or bass player left in the current
band? It turned out to be a real coup and
the complete original line-up turned up
for the gig. The Searchers were booked
to play for 45 minutes and ended up doing
90. The lights went out on Frank Ifield,
nothing to do with J. Howe the electrician,
and he came back to sing with a lightsaber
torch. Other top acts included Joe Brown,
the Beverley Sisters, Roy Walker, Helen
Shapiro and Tom O’Connor.
“Our audiences were like a large family
and they came time and time again. On
occasions they even booked tickets before
they knew who was in the show. They just
trusted us.”
John has loved his work with the Totland
parish council and one of their greatest
achievements, thanks to him and many
others like John Honeychurch, John
Awty and Clare Griffin, the West Wight
swimming pool finally came to fruition.
“From various grants and money
provided by Ranks, following the sale of
Fort Warden, we provided a £3 million plus
project with no cost to the Totland parish
council.”
John Howe is still as active as ever and
this is real therapy to help overcome the
sad loss of his wife Pat. Being immersed in
his work has helped him pull through.
Currently he is the chairman of the IW
Council’s Select Committee for Children
and Young People and is also involved with
planning and the fostering panel. He’s also
very keen on the West Wight archives and
readily admits: “I like to know what’s going
on, mainly because of my nosiness.”
John likes visiting his son, Paul, who is
doing so well in America within the the
hotel industry. I can still vividly remember
him helping dad, as a young schoolboy, at
those Memorial Hall shows. Now, through
work, he meets world famous stars.
I have known John Howe for over 40
years and have admired his love for his
family, his work ethic, his unassuming
attitude and genuine care for other people.
I think he has more than earned this
moment in the spotlight.
I loved his parting thought. “I’ve never
had the time to be in a bad mood.”
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ISLAN D ST ORY by Alan Stroud
Yes – We All Know It’s Called
Alum Bay – But Why?
Well, luckily the Oxford English Dictionary is at hand to clear the matter up for us.
It helpfully explains “Alum is known by the chemical formula KAl(SO4)2·12(H2O).
It is a colourless astringent compound which is a hydrated double sulphate of
aluminium and potassium.” If only it was that simple . . .
Hundreds of years ago alum was highly
sought after. It fixed dyes in materials;
it was used as a glue in paper making
and the tanning trade used it to make
leather supple. The problem was it
had to be imported so local sources
were sought. Worsley’s ‘History of
the Isle of Wight,’ published in 1781,
says, “Alum Bay derives its name from
the alum found
there.” Well, not
really – there’s no evidence that alum
has ever been found there. The fact
is, and whisper this quietly, Alum Bay
is the geological pub with no beer – a
trade descriptions nightmare. In fact it
is safe to say Alum Bay is alumless - and
it might always have been. A licence
was granted to a Flemish businessman
in the 17th century to mine alum there
and it is known that he and his family
moved to the Island but there is no
A quiet afternoon at the pier in about 1910.
A glass plate taken by Ryde photographer W.R. Hogg.
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evidence that he ever found any. What
Alum Bay does have is sand – coloured
sand. Worsley wrote, “The cliffs are
beautifully variegated with a diversity of
colours arising from sands of different
hues. The white sand is used at London
and Bristol in the composition of the
finer sorts of glass and porcelain,” and
so they were - but not today - imports
are cheaper. The coloured sands played
a big part in the fortunes of Alum Bay
The cliffs and the pier missing its middle section following the storms of 1928. A glass plate taken by the Freshwater photographer Toogood in the 1930s.
but they weren’t the only attraction – for
Alum Bay had a pier.
Piers were all the rage from the 1870s
onwards and no self-respecting resort
on the Island was without one. Alum
Bay got its first one, a wooden affair,
in 1869 and it was so successful that it
was replaced by a metal one in 1887.
Paddle-steamers from all across the
south called at the pier and trippers in
their thousands would make their way
to the teashop halfway up the chine
and after tea and cake they would pick
blackberries on Headon Warren. Then
it was over to the cliff edge to gather
some coloured sands which they could
then take down to the ‘sand hut’ on
the beach where they could buy glass
ornaments to put their sand in. All went
well for the next thirty years until the
outbreak of war in 1914. The steamers
no longer called, most of them being
taken for war use, and the trade never
picked up when the war finished. The
decline of the pier was rapid; the last
steamer called in 1920 and by 1925 the
pier was so dilapidated it was declared
unsafe and was closed to the public.
It lingered on a few more years until
in February 1928 nature stepped in
to put it out of its agony. “Alum Bay
Pier Wrecked” said the County Press,
declaring, “The pier at Alum Bay, which
has been allowed to get into a bad state
of disrepair during the last few years
was almost completely destroyed in
the gale on Thursday. At about midday
the central portion gave way under
the strain of the wind and heavy seas,
and was swept on the beach…The
succession of heavy storms of late
had weakened the piling, and the pier
suddenly sagged in the middle during
a particularly strong gust of wind and,
with a roar, both piling and decking
were torn away from the rest of the
structure, and it quickly disappeared in
the raging seas… Until about four years
ago it was regularly used in the summer
by pleasure steamers landing trippers to
see the famous coloured sand cliffs, but
since that time it has been considered
unsafe, and steamers have not called.”
And that, unfortunately, was that - the
pier was beyond repair. Today, there is
no trace of it, nor the chine which has
long since eroded; the easiest way to
get to the beach nowadays is by using
the chairlift installed in 1973. And no
more do tourists risk life and limb
gathering hydrated double sulphate of
aluminium and potassium. Scrambling
over the cliffs is strictly forbidden and
today the sand is gathered nature’s way.
Heritage Great Britain, the operators of
the Needles Pleasure Park and owner of
the cliffs, get their supplies of sand by
using the much safer method of waiting
for the cliff falls that occur during the
winter months delivering the sand to
the beach untouched by human hand.
Some promenaders on the pier in
the early 1900s. On the far right
is the sand hut and on the beach
outside, four women sit at a table
filling glass ornaments with sand.
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Welcome to National Pet Month, running from 1 April - 4 May
April is National Pet Month and we
are celebrating life with our pets!
We are very lucky here on the Island to
have a wealth of businesses that can help
you with every aspect of pet ownership.
From those first steps of deciding what pet
you would like, to caring and grooming
your beloved pet, we have it covered!
THE VINTAGE GRO OMING
EMPORIUM
Professional mobile dog grooming
service including bathing, clipping,
handstripping, scissoring, teeth cleaning,
claw clipping, ears and eyes and also
anal glands. Based at Fakenham Farm,
St Helens, but they can come to you too.
Specialist care in nervous, rescue and old
dogs with over 25 year’s experience. Call
Karen on 07714351472.
PETS AT REST
Pets at Rest are the Island’s only
independent professional pet
cemetery and crematorium. Your
beloved pet will be treated with
dignity and respect and will remain
on the Island. They offer a pet
hearse, chapel of rest, garden of
remembrance and cemetery. Call
Sue on (01983) 525335.
www.petsatrestisleofwight.co.uk
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Maidenhead Aquatics
Tropical Fish
Bring the beauty of nature into
your home or office with an
aquarium! With the largest and
healthiest selection of tropical
fishes and shrimps on the
Island they aim to inspire beginners and experienced
customers alike in your pursuit of a relaxing, attractive
hobby aquarium. They pride themselves on offering
science based advice and practical support to ensure
your hobby is successful and enjoyable.
Marine Livestock
The most vibrant colours and
fascinating reef backdrops put
marine fishkeeping at the top
of everyone’s wish list. Call in
and be inspired by their regular
deliveries of fishes and corals and
their resident marine biologist’s knowledge.
Pond Fish
The Island’s balmy climate is
ideal for keeping colourful, active
pond fishes. They offer good
quality, UK bred and reared Koi,
pond fishes and marginal plants
and lilies from April to September.
Dalverton Garden Centre, Newport
Road, Sandown PO36 9PJ.
Tel: 01983 863381
PET D O CTORS
EX OTIC PETS & SUPPLIES
Join their Healthy Pet Club Scheme and your pet
is covered for annual vaccinations; a whole year of
flea and worming treatment; nail clipping and one
six month health check. Benefits also include 20%
off neutering, 20% discount on selected lifetime
medication, plus fixed prices for dental treatment.
Nurse clinic appointments are available. Pet Doctors
are based in Newport, Ryde, Lake and Cowes
providing 24/7 veterinary care for the ones you love.
www.petdoctors.co.uk. (01983) 522804.
A fully licensed pet shop on Fairlee Road,
Newport selling livestock ranging from
corn snakes to rarer collectors’ species
with the best selection of reptile products
on the Island. Display vivariums house
their own collection of reptiles including
a 9ft Burmese Python and Caiman
crocodiles. Open 7 days a week. (01983)
209700. www.livefoodsbypost.co.uk.
PETS WITH HART
Visit the Island’s only National Customer
Care Award winning pet shop, where
animals come first. Pets with Hart offer a
huge selection of pet food and accessories
(with free Islandwide delivery) and if they
haven’t got it in stock, they’ll do their best
to get it for your pet! The experienced,
friendly, qualified staff are there for all
your pet requirements. (01983) 522019.
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ANIMALS AT HOME
Little Dogs Grooming is a mobile
service that will come to your home
for a one on one grooming session
anywhere on the Island. Essential
if you have an elderly dog or you
don’t drive. Full grooming service,
including nails and dematting.
Call Nicola on 07743 241 144.
littledogs.iow.co.uk.
Register for those times you need
someone to look after your pet at home.
Caring for your pet at home is often less
stressful for your pet and for you! We
have fully trained; CBS checked and
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requirements considered from medication
to grooming and cuddles! info@iow.
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This month’s news sponsored by Paul Wilks & Co Ltd
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What to do when
someone dies
You may feel on the death of a loved one as
if your world has fallen apart. There may
be dramatic changes with no-one to share
your life and cope with the every day tasks
you never had to face before. Your income
may drop and now you have the added
burden of thinking about the practical
realties of what needs to be done.
Here is just a guideline of the action you should
take immediately and in the following few days.
Depending on where your loved one has died, be it at
home, in hospital or elsewhere the most important issue
is to be able to register the death. Either your own GP or
a Doctor attending your loved one will issue the necessary
certificates and advise you how to proceed to register the
death.
Deaths need to be registered with the Registrar of
Births, Deaths and Marriages and you should make an
appointment to see them by telephoning 01983 812000.
‘Tell us once’ is a very useful service offered by many
local Registrars of Birth Deaths and Marriages where
notification of death is given to various government
departments and local authorities saving the chore of
notifying each in turn.
Did your loved one leave a Will? A Will contains the
wishes of a person as to what is to happen after their
death. One of the main parts of a Will is to state who will
see to the administration of their property and money etc.
after their death by appointing Executors to do this for
them. The Will may also contain statements as to how
the person wished to have their funeral conducted. If you
do not know if there is a Will trying to discover the details
of the family lawyer and the whereabouts of the Will can
be a considerable challenge. This is where the national
register known as ‘Certainty’ comes in useful. Ever
increasing numbers of law firms up and down the country
are using Certainty either to log with it the existence of a
Will or to ask it to make enquiries of other firms.
Instructing a funeral director can remove a considerable
burden as they will guide you through the process and
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ensure all aspects of what needs to be done have been
thought about.
Instructing a specialist probate lawyer may become
necessary particularly if there are assets to be cashed
which require a grant of probate. However your initial
concerns must be ‘Is there a Will?’ and ‘Who are the
executors?’ for it is the executors who make the decisions.
If you are not one then you must step back. Of course if
you have any concerns regarding the validity of a Will
then take legal advice immediately. If there is no Will
then you may be able to apply to become an administrator
but again take legal advice.
Protecting the estate – If you are the executor you must
take action to protect the assets of the estate. This could
require you to notify any Banks, change the locks of the
house, remove valuable items and inform the insurers.
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Shoppers warned to be vigilant after
distraction thefts at supermarket car parks
People across the Island are being urged
to be vigilant when out shopping after
several distraction thefts have been
reported to police.
People have been approached in supermarket car parks
by groups or individuals using a variety of distraction
techniques. They can pretty much take any form, but the
favourites are people asking for directions – usually using a
map, feigning injury or illness, or people asking for change
for car parking. In some cases, the victim was asked for a
plaster from their car’s first aid kit for a child that is also
present.
Whilst you’re busy doing your best to help these people,
your wallet or handbag can go missing. The debit and
credit cards taken are often used to withdraw cash very
soon afterwards – sometimes even at the cashpoint
machines in the supermarket car park.
Hopefully, few of us keep our PIN numbers written down
in our wallets (be honest!). However, people who have
fallen victim to this crime have reported seeing people
behaving suspiciously in supermarkets as they have been
paying for their shopping. The criminals are hanging
around in the checkout area to see you put your number
into the CHIP and PIN device, and then only need to get
hold of your card to be on a spending spree with your cash.
When using a cashpoint machine, or paying for your
shopping, always cover up your PIN so that beady eyes
nearby don’t get that information. If you notice people
acting suspiciously inside supermarkets or you are
approached by someone in a car park, please report it to
the security team in the store and to the police as soon as
possible.
When you are out shopping, never leave your bag on the
trolley unattended and always ensure your bag is zipped
up. When putting your shopping away in the boot of your
vehicle always ensure your handbag/wallet is with you.
If you are approached by anyone, keep your handbag with
you or lock it in the vehicle before speaking to them or
helping. Likewise, if you are asked for directions or to look
at maps, make sure you have safely stashed your personal
items out of harm’s way first.
We can all do our bit to make the Island an even safer
and better place to be, so if you have information
about ANY crime, please do not hesitate to give
Crimestoppers a call on 0800 555 111. You can also log on
to www.crimestoppers-uk.org to give information online
anonymously. For those of you Twittered up, please follow
me @IOWCrimestopp for regular updates.
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Unique sporting sponsorship
gives Island athletes the edge
Over 60 of the Isle of Wight’s
most promising athletes are
putting their best foot forward
this season, thanks to a scheme
that helps them achieve their
sporting goals. The Talented
Athlete Scheme, run by the Isle
of Wight Council, supports gifted
sports people the opportunity
to reach their full potential.
Through a number of local
sponsors, such as Wightlink,
they are able to stay, train,
compete and stay fit throughout
the year. During 2015, 62
athletes who represent 19
different sports are being given
the opportunity to benefit from
the Talented Athlete scheme.
Alec Broome, Sports Development
Officer at the Isle of Wight Council,
said, “Wightlink’s involvement
is vital in the success of many
athletes enrolled on the scheme, as
to compete at the highest level they
must travel off the Island weekly
for competition and to train with
coaches from across the UK.”
Among those to benefit from the
scheme is Becky Cook - currently
world number two at Women’s
Moto Trials - and England Squad
Member in Golf, Conor Richards,
whose parents are in no doubt as
to the value of the scheme. They
commented: “The sponsorship has
been absolutely vital in another
successful golfing year for Conor.
The Wightlink travel sponsorship,
One Card and bus travel are all
invaluable - thank you!”
develop every time they cross the
Solent with us. Each crossing to the
mainland represents another step
forward in their journey and it’s a
privilege to be part of their exciting
futures! We’ll all be rooting for
them as this year’s competitions get
underway.”
Wighlink’s Mark Persad told the
Beacon, “We are really proud to
support the Talented Athlete scheme
and we’re really looking forward to
seeing the latest recruits grow and
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Drinking
The Mess Bar at CHARM - The family friendly
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The Mess Bar at CHARM
490 Newport Road,
Cowes PO31 8QU
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From April 26th, in
the Mess Bar garden,
there will be a BBQ
and live music each
Sunday from 1pm4pm. There is also live
music and a BBQ in
the fully licensed bar
and a meat raffle every
Friday night. Every
Tuesday and Thursday
there is dance tuition.
Patric Keen is their
guest speaker on
Friday 17th April.
The evening includes
museum tours from
5.30pm, a curry supper
from 7pm and a talk
at 8.15pm. The Mess
Bar is also available
for hire for your event
with full bar and
catering facilities.
Find out what’s
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The Mess Bar is
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everyday.
RECIPE OF THE MONTH
How to make the
perfect crab cakes
April heralds the beginning of the season for crab. The most commonly
eaten crab is the common edible or brown crab that weighs up to
3kg and contains plenty of sweet, succulent flesh. Female crabs have
sweeter flesh than males. Choose the best crabs by selecting the ones
that feel heavy and don’t have liquid sloshing around inside them. If
you like white meat buy a cock or male crab.
Crab cakes are a classic recipe that are best served with a fresh salad,
a squeeze of lemon and a dollop of mayonnaise.
Ingredients
Method
• 40g breadcrumbs
• ½ tsp mustard powder
• ½ tsp salt
• ¼ tsp white pepper
• Pinch of nutmeg
• Pinch of paprika
• 2 tbsp parsley, chopped
• 250g white crabmeat, in chunks
• 1 egg, beaten
• Flour, to coat
• Vegetable oil, to cook
• Lemon wedges and a fresh salad, to serve
1. Put the breadcrumbs, mustard powder, seasoning and
parsley in a bowl and stir well to combine. Add the crab and
stir gently to distribute, being careful not to break up the
chunks. Add the egg, a little at a time, until you have a firm
mixture that you can form into cakes.
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2. Divide into four, and shape into flat cakes. Put a little flour
in a flat dish, season lightly and turn the fishcakes in it to
coat. Chill for 30 minutes.
3. Coat the bottom of a frying pan with a shallow layer of oil
and cook the crab cakes over a medium-high heat for about 4
minutes on each side, turning carefully, until crisp and golden.
Serve immediately.
Hippity
Hoppity...
Gingerbread
Easter bunny
biscuits
Ingredients
• 50g butter or margarine
• 100g brown sugar
• 120ml treacle
• 500g plain flour
Method:
1. Cream together the butter and sugar until light and creamy then
add the treacle and beat thoroughly into the mixture. Meanwhile, sift
together the flour, baking soda, cloves, cinnamon and ginger into a bowl.
2. Add the dry ingredients to the creamed ingredients a third at a time,
beating thoroughly after each addition (alternating with the water each
time). Bring together as a stiff dough (work in the last part of the flour
mix with your hands) then turn onto a lightly floured work surface and
roll out to about 3mm in thickness.
3. Use a pastry cutter to cut out rabbit shapes and transfer these to a
lightly greased baking tray. Transfer to an oven pre-heated to 180°C
and bake for about 8 minutes, or until cooked through and golden (you
can tell they’re cooked as the top of the biscuit will spring back when
pressed).
4. Transfer to a wire rack to cool and then decorate with pink icing and
sprinkles.
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1/4 tsp ground cloves
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1 tsp ground ginger
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 60ml water
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Isle of Wight College
Hair Show 2015
‘ C O N ST E LL ATI O N S’
There was standing room only
at Medina Theatre on March
11th as family, friends and the
great and good of the Island’s
hairdressing world came to see
the work of the Level 2 and 3
Hairdressing students.
PHOTO: Level
3 Total Look
winner Millie
Cooke’s ‘Hydra Sea Serpent’
The Hair Show was held as a
tribute to Martin Farrell, a graphic
design lecturer at the College who
sadly died in June. All money
raised at the Hair Show, through
ticket sales and the raffle, will be
given to Martin’s family’s chosen
charity: Isle of Wight Association
for Spina Bifida. Compere Paul
Buckland opened the show with
these touching words, “Martin was
funny and outspoken and always
wanted the best for his students,
as he had high expectations. He
was a college man through and
through.”
This year, 23 Level 3 students
and 38 Level 2 students took
part in the competition and had
begun planning and researching
the theme of ‘constellations’
in December of last year. The
students drew on inspiration from
both mythology and astrology and
then started the process of creating
mood boards on their chosen
constellation.
The mood boards provided the
foundations for the students to
then go on to create hairstyles
and costumes for their models to
wear. The panel of judges then
examined the hair creations,
judging the entries against the
Level 2 and 3 criteria. Judges
included Robyn Kristad from
The Hair Centre in Ryde; Hollie
Young, winner of the 2014 Hair
Show Level 3 Total Look; Keiron
LeVine, who is a guest lecturer at
Southampton Solent University
and creates unusual hair pieces
for photoshoots; former student
Alice Rayner who now studying
Specialist Hair and Make-up at
Birmingham University. Finally,
Beacon editor Sarah Griffin was
asked to judge the students’ work.
Once the judging was complete,
the catwalk style show began with
a dazzling array of lighting effect,
glitter balls, constellations and
smoke! With rapturous applause
each model walked the stage and
the full effect of the hair, makeup and costumes could then be
fully appreciated. The winning
students were then presented
with certificates, flowers and hair
products.
To see all the photos of the Hair
Show 2015 head to Facebook.com/
IWBeacon.
All photos courtesy of Ian Pacey and Carlos Carubia
PHOTO: Level 2 winner Adele Lay’s
‘The Phoenix’
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PHOTO: Level 3 Hair winner Katie
Munn with her ‘Flight of the Phoenix’
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Jeremy Marrs Personal Training
Helping Islanders to Reduce Stress
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In its twenty third year, the
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which is the biggest cause of
sickness in the UK and reducing
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health concerns and lack of sleep are all factors known to
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Homes
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Gardens
The garden this month will begin to look
green and vibrant, and the slightly warmer
days will gladden the heart of any gardener!
In April, the pace of activity in the garden
begins to increase and there is lots to do
this month; there are plenty of seeds to sow
and even the odd few vegetables to harvest.
The garden will now be awash
with brightly coloured Spring
flowers and all the plants
will seem to grow a lot faster
now, thanks to the traditional
April showers and warmer
soil providing ideal growing
conditions. However, don’t be
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need protection with cloches
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This small flowering cherry tree is gracefully
spreading in form. During April the Prunus
‘Accolade’ is covered in a mass of large, light
pink semi-double flowers, with a beautiful
fragrance. The foliage of this ornamental tree
turns attractive orange in the autumn before
falling. ‘Accolade’ is a resilient tree that grows
well in most conditions, except very wet or
chalky, shallow soils. Minimal pruning of this
ornamental tree is required, simply remove
badly placed or crossing branches in winter,
or in summer if silverleaf disease becomes a
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TEL. 869 021 MOB. 07912 934679 FAX. 568915
Sup pliers & installers of:
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• So ts • Porches • Sealed unit replacements
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NEWPORT, ISLE OF WIGHT PO30 5UU
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Congratulations to
our February winners:
Mothers Day Bouquet to the
value of £30, Courtesy of Isle of
Wight Flowers - Freshwater
Paul Burton - Ryde
Three Course Sunday Lunch
for two at The Seaview Hotel Seaview
Jill Beioley - Thorley
£50 Voucher from Wightlink
Mandy Metcalf - Niton
85 minute Body Massage at
Warners Bembridge Coast Hotel
Rachel Lilly - Gurnard
The March winners will be
announced on 2nd April on
the island’s favourite 107 & 102
Send your entries to:
IW Beacon Competition,
8-10 Dodnor Park,
N ewport,
Isle of Wight
PO30 5XE
CLOSIN G DATE:
30th April 2015
Prizes available are:
When sending your entry to us
you MUST ensure that you use the
correct postage.
Terms and conditions available on
request. Prizes must be redeemed
within 30 days of the draw date.
Two under 16's 'drive once' and a
membership courtesy of Wight Karting.
T & Cs apply. www.wightkarting.co.uk. Westridge,
Brading Road, Ryde PO33 1QS. Tel: 01983 565366
Three course meal
for two in the Pines
Restaurant courtesy of
Cowes Club, Gurnard Pines.
T & Cs apply. Tel: 01983 300066.
£50 Voucher to be used on any
booking to and from the Island
For Wightlink's catamaran service from Ryde Pier Head
to Portsmouth Harbour. T & Cs apply.
I am happy to be
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Cream tea for four people courtesy of
Warren Farm. T & Cs apply. Warren Farm,
Alum Bay. Tel: 01983 753200
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