October 2020 EDITION

THE WAY October 2020 EDITION

WROXALL’S PARISH MAGAZINE

Produced and financed by Wroxall Parish Council 1

Dear Residents,

The Parish council met again by Zoom as we are still waiting until we can begin meeting face to face once more. Please look out for details of how you can join the meeting on the 2nd Monday every month at 7 p.m, on the monthly parish council agenda displayed on the village Notice Board or on our website www.wroxallparishcouncil.org.uk At this month’s meeting we co-opted Kai Wacker, a local resident, who has filled the vacancy on the Parish Council. Welcome to Kai!

Speeding through the village is a big concern, but I am pleased to report that the parish council have been successful in getting the IW Council to paint 30 mph roundels on the road. As there are street lights in the centre of the village these will be on the approaches at each end of the village. Talks are continuing regarding a pelican crossing upgrade to the zebra crossing. If successful this would slow the traffic in the centre of the village.

The lease transferring the recreation ground from the IW Council to the Parish Council is proceeding and will be concluded soon. Hopefully the existing Covid lockdown rules will not have to be upgraded on the Island as long as everyone respects the rules. Please stay safe Kind regards, Adrian Gallop, Chairman, Wroxall Parish Council

WROXALL METHODIST CHURCH NOTICE

Wroxall Methodist Church is going to recommence its worship in the building on the 1st November at 10.30. Due to Social Distancing Measures there is limited space available. Please book a place with Teresa Preston on 853911 by 7pm on the Saturday before the service.

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WROXALL WELFARE ANNOUNCEMENT Firstly, all the Welfare Committee hope you are keeping well and avoiding this terrible virus. We are all very disappointed we could not have our coffee mornings, May outing, July summer tea and of course the Christmas outing. We must all keep positive that a vaccine will be found soon and we can all give each other a hug once again. As you are aware Tricia's telephone number is in the back of the Way and if there is anything that any of the Committee can help you with please telephone. Apologies for this message being so late in the year but I missed the August and September issues as there were problems along the way. Take Care, keep safe, from all at Wroxall Welfare Committee

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Country watch with Jackie Gallop

I recently saw a Charm of goldfinches together in Wroxall ready to migrate. The swallows have also migrated.

The beginning of October started with storm Alex which produced high winds and an exceptional amount of rain. This has brought the leaves down and loose branches down before a lot of tress have had chance to change into their autumn colours. Feels like winter has come early but let’s hope we see a dryer spell of weather before we are in to dark evenings when the clocks go back an hour at midnight on the 25th October. The local farmers who grow wheat and barley have been busy sowing the winter crops.

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Good day Wroxall from your weather centre. I wanted to talk quickly about the challenges of forecasting for the Island. Back in the early days when we were Wroxall Weather, we only had a couple of stations just covering Wroxall. Now we have dozens of high-tech stations all across the Island. These stations record all meteorological data and send it back here where it is processed then fed in to our forecast computer.

This data, mixed with regional and national data such as the GFS models help to produce the daily forecasts we release on the website and social media. The topographical layout of the Island and its geographical position is our greatest forecasting headache. Ventnor can have heavy rain, while Godshill is sunny. The start of the month we saw heavy rainfall totals, mostly thanks to storm systems coming in from the Atlantic. The mid-range forecast is hinting at mostly settled weather through the rest of the month. Daytime temperatures are now dropping off rapidly as we lose the daytime heating. This will be even more noticeable towards the end of the month when we “roll the clocks back” in the early hours of the 26th. We lose an extra hour of heating and the winter temperatures really set in.

The all-important ghosts and ghouls forecast for old hallows Eve (Halloween), is dry but cold. Take care if out and about that night, respect and enjoy and don’t forget to check the “Trick or Treat” forecast on the website.

For daily local updates please visit the weather centres website here: iwweather.org.uk You can also find us on social media, just search for IOW Weather Centre. Christmas advertising space is now available.

Until next time Wroxall, stay weather safe, get those chimneys swept, heating systems checked and take care of each other.

Senior Meteorologist, David Carrington. 9

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ADVERTISING IN THE WAY Do you have a business in Wroxall? Do the 870 households in Wroxall know about it? You may advertise online or by other means, however many people still do not have internet access. Did you know that you can advertise in the Way for as little as £12.50 for a year? So, for just over £1 per month you could have a local exposure to an untapped audience. For further details please contact Jackie Gallop on 07817634516 or email [email protected].

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Musings from the Manse The seasons are moving on, the leaves on the trees really are turning now. The light through the trees is very beautiful. It is amazing to slow down and really look at the colours around us, to listen to the sounds around us, there is also the smell of Autumn, of bonfires and woodfires in homes. We know that the changing of the clocks is coming and the darker evenings. In all that is going on around us it can seem that we are moving into a darker time. Some of the festivals of this time seem to almost want to celebrate the dark, though there is a part of me that also wonders if what happens is that as we face those fears we realise that the light is stronger. Lighting a candle can be part of the remembrance that comes with All Saints and All Souls day. This lighting of candles is a reminder of the one who came as the Light of the World. We need to wait a little longer before we get to that festival when we celebrate the coming of Jesus into the World. Yet in this time as we are going into the darker seasons we do need to look to the light and to the hope that is offered. One of the ways that we can do that is be continuing to support and care for each other through this time. Sometimes it can be as simple as smiling at people as we pass them in the street. Living in a part of the world that has very clear seasons can be a reminder that this challenging season will pass, we know there is hope, new life will come. 13 God Bless, Rev. Helen Millward MEMORIES………………. MEMORIES

Many of you will have seen this on social media and it created a lot of interest. I thought you would enjoy this and if you have any memories you would like to share please let me know. [email protected]. We will try and print them in a future magazine.

Wroxall Mini Bus Association The mini bus committee would like to say a big thank you to all the patrons of the Wroxall Mini Bus for their continued support again this year especially as we had to make a slight change to the arrangement when calling on them due to the Covid Pandemic. Although the mini bus has been affected like so many other voluntary and charitable organisations we have, whilst following the necessary guidelines been able to continue providing transport for those in the village who have needed

to attend hospital appointments, clinics and doctors’ surgeries. I hope we can soon return to some normality but in the meantime keep safe. Regards Malcolm Hood

Wroxall Clubs and Organisations Are your contact details listed in the WAY? If not please email [email protected] and we will add your details in. If you wish to discuss please call me, Jackie Gallop, on 07817634516

The Mobile Library in Wroxall Your Library informs, inspires, entertains

Owing to the Coronavirus outbreak the Mobile Library service is suspended till further notice. In the meantime, people who have library cards can download the Borrowbox app. and borrow e-books to read. There is RbDigital for downloading newspapers, magazines etc. You can log in to your library card account on the Isle of Wight Council’s website, browse and borrow e-books, audio books – this service is available for adults as well as children. www.iow.gov.uk/Residents/Libraries-Cultural-and- Heritage/Library-Enjoy/eBooks

Books can be delivered to some mobile users who are self-isolating or unable to get to any of the libraries because of mobility and health issues. If you fall into this category contact Library Headquarters with your details including name and address, library card number if known and a contact telephone number. They will pass the details on to the mobile librarian to see if it is possible to add you to the delivery rounds. The telephone number is 823824. Alternatively, if you are online, you can apply through iow.gov.uk, Search for libraries, and “Apply for Home Library Service”, which is in a box called “Do it online”. Fill out the form and submit it. If your application is successful, the librarian will pre-select books based on your tastes a week in advance, issue to their library cards and bag them ready for delivery during the following week. All books are placed in quarantine prior to delivery. Books returned are also put in quarantine to reduce the risk of passing on any infection to other users.

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The Food Bank at Wroxall Community Centre

It would be lovely to see a few more residents benefit as there is plenty on offer so don’t be shy and come along and bring a bag and help yourself. The food bank is open on a Thursdays and Saturdays between 9 and 11 am.

The food bank also now has second hand Wroxall School uniform which is free. They also welcome donations for which there is a collecting box. This enables the organisers to buy more essential items such as toiletries to complement the food on offer. Thank you to those who have already donated. If you would like to make a donation this can also be done online to: Wroxall Community Association, Sort code 403426, Account number 51745794. Please put “Food bank donation” as the reference, plus your name, unless you wish to donate anonymously.

St. John's Church Services for November 1st November Holy Communion “Saints and Souls" 10am. 8th November Holy Communion Remembrance 10am. 15th November Holy Communion 10am. 24th November Holy Communion (BCP) 9.45am. 29th November Advent Sunday United Service at St. George’s, Arreton at 11.15am. The Annual Church Meeting will be held on Sunday,18th October at 11.15am. Notices of services are also on the church noticeboard. Remembrance Sunday There will be no outside service due to Covid, however if you would like to lay a wreath at the memorial you can do this privately either on Sunday 8th November or on the 11th November. Remembering I expect you, like me, are struggling at times to keep up with the ever-changing rules and regulations surrounding Covid 19. The good news is that your local church of St Johns has now been up and running again since the middle of July. I must pay tribute to the fantastic church family who have helped make this happen, especially the churchwarden and members of the PCC (church council). There have, as you can imagine, been so many regulations for us to adhere to and risk assessments to be completed, but we are now back in a rhythm of worship that we have all missed so much. It is certainly different now as for one thing we cannot have congregational singing, but we can have music played on the organ or sung by a single (well distanced) voice! One thing I want to do is give assurance that St Johns is ‘Covid safe’ and as such all are welcome to our services. We are not restricted by the rule of 6, but by the number we can safely seat, which is sadly fewer than we would like; but necessary for us all to be safe. Currently we can safely seat only 24. Which brings me to this special time of year as we approach Remembrance tide. For us in church this time begins at the beginning of November when we Celebrate, ‘All Saints’ on 1st November and ‘All Souls’ on the 2nd. This year All Saints Day falls on a Sunday so at St Johns we will have a special service at 10am where we will celebrate both! This is an important time when we remember not only those well-known Christian Saints, but also those less familiar ones, the saints in our own lives. Those we have loved and lost; family members and friends who have died and we miss so much. There will be an opportunity during the service to remember them by name and I will light candles as a sign of remembrance. In normal times this would be an occasion when each person that attended could light a candle but with the restrictions, we are having to do things differently. If you would like a loved one remembered, or you can’t come to the service please drop a note through the vestry door. On Remembrance Sunday, the following week, the 8th November, again we are having to do things differently this year but there will be a service at St Johns at 10am. Sadly, the usual gathering at the war memorial will not be possible due to the rules governing outside gatherings and social distancing. It will mean that many of you may not be able to attend as you have in the past so if that is the case please pause at 11am and remember as we will remember them. God Bless Kath x 17

Although we are not holding our regular monthly meetings due to the current restrictions that are in place, we are looking forward to restart them as soon as is safe to do so. Please watch for details in future editions of The Way regarding the start-up of Rew Valley WI. If you would like any information on our meetings please contact Gill on 854470 or Nette on 854201

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IW Councillor Rodney Downer Dear Residents, In an effort to reduce speeding in the village the Parish Council put in a request to Island Roads for roundels to be painted on the road at either end of the village stating 30mph. I happily endorsed the request and the Isle of Wight Council have now approved this and are instructing Island Roads to carry out the work. Let’s hope it slows the speeders down! The steps up to the old railway line are in the process of being repaired with a better step at the bottom down to the road making it not so steep. A request has been put in to have the railway line swept as there are a lot of leaves around. Stenbury View has also been swept after concerns were raised by residents. Road sweeping is on a six-week programme, but if there are concerns, I will request additional sweeping. Thank you to the resident who informed Island Roads about the fallen tree along the old railway line. A large pothole has been reported in Clarence Road. A resident reported fly tipping on the road up to Stenbury down this has been passed to the Councils waste team. Following last month’s article in the Way, about scams and cold calling, I have received a number of requests for “no cold calling” stickers. If you need any please give me a call. Please do not hesitate to contact me on 854203 or [email protected] Stay safe in these difficult times Kind regards, Rodney Downer, IWC Ward Councillor

Mystery Bagpipes

Did you hear bagpipes in the village recently? David McLeeman, who lives in Yorkshire, was staying at Appuldurcombe and was playing his bagpipes in the field leading up to Freemantle Gates. When we went up to see him, he was not playing for long because it was very cold and his fingers were freezing!! With his permission I took a picture of him and his bagpipes.

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Councillor Helen Little walks around the beautiful countryside of Wroxall

With the weather turning and walks beginning to get muddy I have decided to stop walks for now. I hope you have been able to get out and enjoy the walks. We are so lucky to be surrounded by stunning countryside. If you have a walk that you would like to share with others please let me know. I can be contacted on [email protected] Take care and I hope the Autumn and Winter weather is kind to us. 24

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Wroxall Speed watch Are you concerned about the speed of traffic through the village? If so, are you willing to train and volunteer for a village speed watch initiative? We need to get a team of people together for this to operate and possibly team up with Godshill and Rookley to make it happen. We have tried in the past without success. If you are interested, please contact Mike Taplin, our parish clerk at [email protected] and we will arrange a meeting by Zoom; to try and get this initiative up and running and make our village a safer place.

USEFUL NUMBERS TRADING STANDARDS 823371 PARENT & TODDLERS 857327 WROXALL PRIMARY SCHOOL 852290 GENERAL WELFARE (coffee morning) 718151/07951653182 BADMINTON CLUB 854130 BADMINTON CLUB SENIORS 855658 BOWLS CLUB (short mat) 852948 SCOUTS/CUBS 856870 WROXALL BROWNIES 852359 COMMUNITY CENTRE 07572074193 or 07723387900 GIRL GUIDES 854016 MINIBUS ASSOCIATION BOOKINGS 853076 METHODIST HALL BOOKINGS Teresa Preston – 853911 ST JOHNS HALL BOOKINGS Bonnie Murray – 718197 IW COUNCILLOR Rodney Downer, Oaklea, Grove Road, Wroxall PO38 3BL Phone: 854203 Email: [email protected] PARISH COUNCILLORS Chairman, Adrian Gallop, Barn Court, Redhill Lane 840127 Email: [email protected]

Vincent Wedlock-Ward, Elstow, High Street 339242 Email: [email protected]

Cheryl Watts, 17 Mountfield Road 07719332376 Email: [email protected]

Vice Chair, Sue Chilton, Sandpit Barn, St Johns Road 07800811998 Email: [email protected]

Victoria Thorneton-Field, 45 Clarence Road 07833 348186 Email: [email protected]

Lawrence Chivers Email: [email protected]

Helen Little, Winstone Farmhouse, St John's Rd, PO38 3AA 861280 Email: [email protected]

Kai Wacker, Kaimar, 5 Brookside Crescent P38 3BB Email: [email protected]

CLERK TO THE COUNCIL: Michael Taplin, Flat 8, Roxan Villa, 33 Landguard Manor Rd, SHANKLIN, PO37 6EA Telephone/Fax 01983 862810 Email: [email protected]

Disclaimer: All articles and advertisements are taken in good faith. We cannot take responsibility for any legal queries resulting from these. Submitted articles32 do not necessarily reflect the view of the Parish Council. We reserve the right not to print submitted articles, letters or advertisements.