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Tel: DAVE ‘B’ Mobile: 01983 SOLO GUITARIST AND SINGER 07831 524190 238862 Music from the 50s 60s and 70s HOUSEKEEPER AVAILABLE Cowes ~ Northwood ~ Gurnard areas INSURED ~ EXCELLENT REFERENCES Weekly Cleans ~ One-offs ~ Holiday Lets, etc. Please phone Christine on 01983 295080 or 07838 234 725 USEFUL TELEPHONE NUMBERS Citizens Advice Bureau (IW): 529853 / 0845 120 2959 Northwood News (Alan Welfoot, Editor): 523818 Childline: 0800 1111 Northwood Stores: 293662 Crimestoppers: 0800 555 111 Northwood W.I. (Anne Jonas): 295437 FRIENDS OF NORTHWOOD CHURCH Emergency Services: 999 Northwood Playgroup: 289717 PHOTOGRAPHIC COMPETITION Ferries Red Funnel: 0870 444 8898 Post Office, Pallance Road: 293794 CLOSING DATE 30th June 2010 Ferries WightLink: 0870 582 7744 Rail Enquiries: 0871 200 3456 Gas Escapes: 0800 111 999 School Cowes High: 293491 See page 13 Hospital St Mary’s: 524081 School Hunnyhill Primary: 522506 IW Council: 821000 School Kitbridge Middle: 522329 Inside this edition: Page
IW Councillor Northwood (Roger Mazillius): 295556 School Love Lane Primary: 293233 Local Groups 2 & 3 IW MP (Andrew Turner): 530808 School Northwood Primary: 293392 Parish Council Report 4 - 6 IW Police: 0845 045 45 45 School Solent Middle: 295713 Community Partnership Report 7 Library, Cowes: 293341 School Somerton Middle: 294696 Medical Centre, Cowes: 295251 Southern Vectis Lost Property: 827000 Message from Keith 8 Northwood Church (The Rev’d Lyn McRostie): 298370 Southern Water: 0845 278 0845 Coffee Morning 9 Northwood Parish Church 9 - 11 To submit articles for publication in Northwood News NOON Christian Aid Appeal Results 12 please contact the Editor, Alan Welfoot. Cowes Methodist Church 14 SATURDAY Northwood Primary School 14 Email: [email protected] or Tel: 01983 523818 Useful Telephone Numbers 20 Please note: acceptance is subject to space being available. Copy Deadline Date 20 COPY DEADLINE DATE for the 14th Roger’s Report Insert SEPTEMBER 2010 edition: AUGUST News and Events of the Churches and Organisations in and around the Parish of Northwood, Isle of Wight www.northwoodvillage.org.uk 2 19 1st NORTHWOOD SCOUT GROUP - SCOUT H.Q. Wyatts Lane CHERRY TREES - Care Home for the Elderly Beavers Thursday 5.45pm to 7.00pm 149 Park Road, Cowes. Tel: 01983 299731 . Registered with the Local Authority. Scouts Monday 7.00pm to 9.00pm . Established Home with single en-suite rooms. Lift . Cubs Friday 6.45pm to 8.15pm 24-hour care with home cooking and caring staff. 2nd NORTHWOOD BROWNIES meet on WEDNESDAYS CHERRY BLOSSOM - Care Home for the Elderly in the SCOUT HUT, WYATTS LANE from 6.00pm to 7.15pm. 252-255 Arctic Road, Cowes. Brownies is for girls aged 7 to 10 years. Tel: 01983 293849 . Purpose-Built Home, Lift. Please contact JANE PEAKALL on 01983 521274. All ground-floor, single en-suite rooms. WAITING LIST IN OPERATION 24-hour care by qualified staff. Home cooking in a friendly environment. ! NORTHWOOD PLAYGROUP - Wyatts Lane, Northwood MARINE SALON - LADIES HAIRDRESSER Our aim is to provide a happy, stimulating and safe learning environment for pre school children. 66 Newport Road, Cowes. Tel: 01983 293483 Children welcome from 2½ to 5 years of age. Open every weekday during term time. Senior Citizens Reduced Rates on Tuesday and Wednesday All day sessions available. Session times as follows: 8.00am 9.00am ■ 9.00am 11.30am ■ Lunch 11.30am 12.30pm ■ 12.30pm 3.00pm Gents’ Styling - Tuesdays 4.30pm - 7.00pm OFSTED REGISTERED Visitors are always welcome. To view our fantastic facilities, meet the team and discuss your GOOD FOOD, GOOD REAL ALE AND GOOD COMPANY at children’s early learning development, contact: THE TRAVELLERS JOY, PALLANCE ROAD
on 01983 289717 during opening hours. NORTHWOODNEWS ANGIE FRY (Playgroup Manager) Telephone: 01983 298024 Kite marked Charity No: 1086436. NORTHWOOD PLAYGROUP are hosting a car-boot sale on Sunday 4th July Meals served Lunchtimes and Evenings at Northwood Primary School. Sellers from 8.00am ~ Buyers from 8.30am. Midweek Special Roast Lunch £5.00 per pitch on the day. No dogs or food stands on the field, thank you. for latest the localnews and eventsand much more FAMILIES WELCOME- Large Garden & Car Park CREEA - COWES RADAR EX-EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION The next meeting is on Thursday 22nd July at 2.30pm Visit us on the web: www.tjoy.co.uk in the IW Community Club, Park Road, Cowes SPEAKER: MARY GROVES - “The Life of a Military Tailor” Lawnmowers and Garden Machinery NO MEETING IN AUGUST IAN JONES Sharpened / Serviced. For membership details contact Mary Mead on 01983 298154 or visit the CREEA PROFESSIONAL Prompt attention. Reasonable rates web page in the Local Groups section of the village website where you can also download a copy of our 2010 Programme and view photos of past events. PAINTING & DECORATING New Members are always Welcome FREE COLLECTION SERVICES Cowes / Newport Area COWES AMATEUR OPERATIC AND DRAMATIC SOCIETY at Trinity Theatre, Cowes. TELEPHONE 01983 825047 Second-hand machines for sale. Box Office - Tel: 01983 295229. MOBILE 07791058926 New Members are always Welcome www.northwoodvillage.org.uk Telephone Mr Taylor For full details of CAODS please visit our website: www.caods.org.uk FREE ESTIMATES 01983 521634 ISLE OF WIGHT OPEN STUDIOS WEEKEND tellPlease our advertisersthat saw them you in BANNISTERS GARAGE , Bridge Road, Cowes. From Friday 23rd July until Sunday 25th July, from 10.00am to 5.00pm six local artists are setting up their studios at Gurnard Village Hall Auto Engineers, Welding, Servicing, General Repairs, as part of the Isle of Wight Open Studios Weekend M.O.T. Testing Station, Automatic Transmission Repairs. CARLY DAWKINS ~ CHRIS GILLIES ~ FRANK JACOBS Car Collection and Delivery. Tel: 01983 290443 SALLY PENGELLY ~ JILL ROE ~ TONY WESTMORE will be exhibiting finished pictures and demonstrating work in progress. NORTHWOOD STORES - YOUR LOCAL NEWSAGENT-Tel: 293662 The six artists work in a variety of styles and subjects and there will be paintings in For your Newspapers, Greetings Cards, and Confectionery. oils, watercolour, acrylics and pastels. theVisit village website: ► For further information please telephone 01983 295550 ⊳⊳⊳ PHOTOCOPYING or email [email protected] We are open: Entry is free and everyone is welcome. Refreshments will be available. Mon - Fri: 5.30am - 7.30pm; Sat: 5.30am - 8.00pm; Sun: 6.30am - 6.00pm. 18 3 NORTHWOOD WOMEN’S INSTITUTE The next meeting is on Thursday 1st July at 2pm in the Northwood W.I. Hall. SPEAKER: LAURA HUMPHRIES - “Prison Chaplain” m.j. hayles . COMPETITIONS: 4 Cheese Scones; Best Garden Bloom MH architectural service SUMMER FAIR is on Saturday 17th July from 2.00 to 4.00pm. Stalls will include Cakes, Tombola, Raffle, Craft, Books, Bric-a-Brac and Plants. PROMPT PROFESSIONAL SERVICE Refreshments will be available. FREE ENTRY. Preparation of plans for: NO MEETING IN AUGUST Planning & Building Regulations HALL IS AVAILABLE FOR HIRING
for To hire the Hall please contact Mary Chick on 01983 296020
Residential Developments ! Visitors & New Members are always Welcome Extensions, Alterations and Loft Conversions. Suite 10, Medina Village, Medina Road, MEDHAM WOMEN’S INSTITUTE Cowes, Isle of Wight PO31 7BU The next meeting is on Monday 12th July at 7.30pm Tel: 01983 293128 Fax: 01983 297236 in the Northwood W.I. Hall. email: [email protected] GUEST SPEAKER: PATRICIA GODDEN - “Astrology - What it is and What it is not” SOMERTON MOT MOTs, MECHANICAL REPAIRS COMPETITION: Pottery with a name (Bring Wedgwood etc.); Best Bloom AND SERVICING REFRESHMENTS: American Supper (The Committee) & SERVICE CENTRE ON ALL MAKES & MODELS NORTHWOODNEWS SALES TABLE NO MEETING IN AUGUST Somerton Industrial Park ♦♦♦Fast Fit on brakes & clutches Visitors & New Members are always Welcome 6 Enterprise Way Newport Road, Cowes ♦♦♦Exhausts & Tyres ♦♦♦ NORTHWOOD FLORAL ART GROUP Isle of Wight PO31 8AP Free pick-up & delivery for latest the localnews and eventsand much more ♦♦♦Fast Reliable Work The next meeting is on Monday 26th July at 7.30pm in the Northwood W.I. Hall. ♦♦♦Free Quotes Demonstration by CAROL NORMAN - “A Seed Was Sown” NO MEETING IN AUGUST DAVID LUTAS UPHOLSTERY Tea/Coffee and Cake 50p PORCHFIELD BUSINESS PARK, NEWTOWN Membership is £15.00 per year; Visitors £3.00 per visit . Have your three-piece suite, armchair, car seats, boat cushions, etc., Visitors & New Members are always Welcome recovered or repaired. Friendly Efficient Service. Please contact Sally Martin on 01983 295416 Please contact for Free Quote. Tel: 01983 531777 NORTHWOOD VILLAGE PRODUCE ASSOCIATION
P. J. COURAGE MOBILE: The next meeting is on Friday 9th July at 7.30pm GAS SAFE REGISTERED 07974385415 in the Northwood W.I. Hall. SPEAKER: JOHN TILBURY - “Gardening Quiz”
HEATING & PLUMBING SPECIALIST HOME: www.northwoodvillage.org.uk AMERICAN SUPPER FRIENDLY & RELIABLE 01983 240279 COMPETITIONS: Petite Arrangement; 4 Runner Beans Please tellPlease our advertisersthat saw them you in The 65th ANNUAL SHOW is on Saturday 14th August HILLBROW HOUSE Visitors & New Members are always Welcome - Contact 01983 295556 Tuttons Hill, Gurnard. Tel: 01983 297240 Small, friendly, family-run Guest House offering COWES-DEAUVILLE TWINNING ASSOCIATION quality accommodation at an affordable price This Association was formed in 1964 with a view to furthering social, cultural Now in our 23rd year - Car parking - Rating 4 Star (Guest Accommodation) and sporting exchanges between the citizens of both towns.
MOSS HAYMAN Anyone with an interest in France and the French and who have, or have had, some connection with Cowes, Gurnard, Northwood, East Cowes and PAINTING AND DECORATING CONTRACTOR theVisit village website: Whippingham are very welcome to apply for membership. 61 Wyatts Lane, Northwood New Members are always Welcome Tel: 01983 290419 Contact John Isham on 01983 295074. 4 17 NORTHWOOD PARISH COUNCIL GARDEN MAINTENANCE Cllr JOHN PULLEN - Chairman: 86 Wyatts Lane, Northwood PO31 8PY Your garden kept in good shape by a friendly gardener at a low cost. Tel: 01983 281250 ~ Email: [email protected] . . Grass cutting, hedge trimming etc.
Cllr PAUL FULLER JP CC - Vice Chairman: 74 Wyatts Lane, Northwood PO31 8QA No task considered too small ~ First call at discount rate. Tel: 01983 289595 ~ Email: [email protected] Tel: 01983 284278 or 07770 845 533
Cllr COLIN CRAMP - Chair of Planning Committee: 37 Greenways, Northwood PO31 8AN JACKIE’S FOOT HEALTH SERVICES Tel: 01983 289996 ~ Email: [email protected] Jackie Callaway S.A.C. Dip. FHPT/FHPP RFHP Cllr PATRICK BENTLEY : 95 Noke Common, Newport PO30 5TY Unable to cut your own nails? Tel: 01983 248287 ~ Email: [email protected] Tel: Do you suffer from Mob:
Cllr KEITH CLATWORTHY : 37 Pallance Road, Northwood PO31 8LW ! Tel: 01983 296635 ~ Email: [email protected] Corns, Callus, Fungal Infections 01983 07811 Cllr GRAHAM COTTERILL : 8 Venner Avenue, Northwood PO31 8AF Athlete’s Foot, In-Growing Toenails? Tel: 01983 299008 ~ Email: [email protected] 520902 All treatments in your own home 814 958
BARBARA HERBERT - Parish Clerk & RFO: 11 Wyatts Lane, Northwood PO31 8QB Evenings and Weekends also available Tel: 01983 290086 ~ Email: [email protected] Fully Insured and CRB-checked
+ TWO VACANCIES K CANT WINDOW CLEANING The comments made in the following reports depict the views of the Over 20 years experience individual contributors, rather than the views of Northwood Parish FULLY INSURED Council. NORTHWOODNEWS Discount for Senior Citizens
NORTHWOOD PARISH COUNCIL REPORTS (Barbara Herbert) Tel: 01983 200272 ~ Mobile: 07768 571976 MARTIN PROBERT CO-OPTION OF TWO COUNCILLORS Tel: Mob:
for latest the localnews and eventsand much more The Parish Council welcomed the addition of Cllrs Bentley and Cotterill who 01983 PAINTING AND DECORATING 07809 were co-opted at the June meeting. As there still remains two further vacancies, City and Guilds Qualified any persons wishing to come forward and be considered and who are eligible * 825250 FREE ESTIMATES 145 205 to serve as a Parish Councillor should submit their application to the Clerk in writing, under their own signature by 30 JUNE 2010 . Self Storage for Personal and Business Use Open 7 Days a Week with 24 Hour Access Available Prospective candidates may be asked to make a short presentation prior to the Onsite packaging shop with wide range of boxes meeting on how they can contribute to the Parish Council and the community of Tel: 01983 209090 Northwood. Readers Business Park, 79 Place Road, Cowes www.innerspacesuk.co.uk * A local councillor must be 21 years of age or over and a British subject or citizen of the Irish republic. He/she must also be a local government elector BEKEN & SON of the Parish or a person who has: 14-15 Bath Road, Cowes - 01983 297181 A HATHAWAY
During the 12 months before nomination have occupied land or premises as We now sell a selection of jigsaw PICTURE FRAMING owner or tenant in the parish or, www.northwoodvillage.org.uk puzzles as well as our regular photographic items and services. During the same period resided in the Parish, or within 3 miles thereof or, A COMPLETE PICTURE FRAMING tellPlease our advertisersthat saw them you in During the same period had his/her principal or only place of work in that & REPAIR SERVICE area. Hayden LARGE SELECTION OF SAMPLES HOME VISITS AVAILABLE IF REQUIRED VENNER AVENUE PLAY PARK Electrical APPROVED CONTRACTOR
The Parish Council, in partnership with the IW Council, have been informed of ALL ELECTRICAL WORK UNDERTAKEN Unit 6A the success of the application for £50K Play Builder funding, which is available ESTIMATES FREE Northwood Business Park
for play areas that cater for the 8 – 13 years age range. The grant will enable TELEPHONE: 01983 299620 Newport Road, Northwood
the refurbishment of the play equipment on the Venner Avenue Play Park. One theVisit village website: MOBILE: 07855 900672 Tel: 01983 280 848 criterion of the scheme is that the youth in the area must be consulted on the Mobile: 07740 407 655
type of equipment they would like to see in place or retained and just as Domestic - Commercial - Industrial Email: [email protected] 16 5 importantly, what they do not want there.
The Parish Council therefore kindly invite comments and suggestions from any
. . user of the play park, parent or nearby resident to be sent to the Parish Clerk, Mrs Barbara Herbert, whose contact details are listed above, stating in what capacity they write. OPEN FRIDAY & SATURDAY
TOP QUALITY SALON LUNCHTIME NORTHWOOD HOUSE (Paul Fuller Tel: 01983 289595)
offering modern/funky and classic cutting On the Village Forum there has been much comment made on the Future of and styling at affordable rates. TRADITIONAL Northwood House and Park. Top stylist Chrissy has 24 years experience In April the Friends of Northwood House resurrected itself to safeguard the in the industry and loves a challenge! FISH & CHIPS ! grounds and house for the local community. If you wish to become involved, or Level 3 stylist Rosie is currently building up just require more information please contact Paul Taylor on 01983 295222. her clientele and cheaper prices are Full & Varied Menu FINANCIAL TIP OF THE MONTH (Colin Cramp Tel: 01983 289996) offered with her. At Ebony we offer all with Vegetarian Selection aspects of hairdressing including Colouring, Meal Deals Available Summer is here and tens of thousands of visitors come to the Isle of Wight. But Perming, Setting, Blow-Dries, Gents’ Cuts, Orders taken by phone among them are pickpockets. PROFESSIONAL PICKPOCKETS. So this time of year you need to be particularly careful. Be suspicious of any strangers coming Ladies’ Cuts, Bridal/Party Hair. Open: Mon to Saturday 4.30 - 9.30pm Friday & Saturday Lunch: too close to you, or even bumping into you. At all times keep your mind, and Please call in for your eye if appropriate, on your small bags, purses, wallets, mobile phones, and a free consultation and price list. 12 noon - 1.30pm NORTHWOODNEWS any other valuables on your person. And keep them out of sight if you can. Tel: 01983 296763 01983 289890 Finally, if you know you have been pick-pocketed, report it to the police as soon 36 Victoria Road, Cowes. as possible, and check if there is any CCTV / security camera footage. ISLAND GARDENS AND LANDSCAPING CANINE EXCRETION (Colin Cramp Tel: 01983 289996) Complete gardening and landscaping service for latest the localnews and eventsand much more All waste taken away, one-off jobs to year-round agreements. No job too big or too small. Following complaints from Medham residents, Northwood Parish Council, at the Call Michael for a no-obligation quote on 01983 854001 Mobile: 07849 011 342 meeting on June 1st, agreed to write to the Isle of Wight Council requesting LET US DO THE HARD WORK SO YOU CAN ENJOY YOUR GARDEN them to erect, at the junction with the cycleway, a sign warning dog walkers to pick up the poo or they could face a fine. Gurnard Hilton Set in quiet garden setting Vet recommended Dog poo is a nuisance and it is associated with various diseases including Boarding Cattery Cuddles and quality care assured 'toxocara canis'. Toxocara canis is a roundworm found in dogs. Roundworm Cattery life just got better here at the Hilton eggs are found in dog poo, which can easily be picked up by young children. Tel 01983 291737 www.gurnardhiltoncattery.co.uk This causes stomach upsets, sore throats, asthma and in rare cases blindness. The eggs can remain active in the soil for many years, long after the dog poo JOHN PAWLEY ~ PROPERTY MAINTENANCE Decorating ~ Carpentry ~ Fencing ~ Decking ~ Guttering has weathered away. Drain Clearing ~ Holiday Home Maintenance Free Estimates ~ Quick & Friendly Service ~ Est. 36 years LOCAL GOVERNMENT … An Obvious Gap. Tel: 01983 280570 ~ Mobile: 07775774502 www.northwoodvillage.org.uk (Graham Cotterill Tel: 01983 299008)
Email: [email protected] As a recent member of the Parish Council I am still in the process of learning all NORTHWOOD BUSINESS PARK tellPlease our advertisersthat saw them you in the little nuances that make up a Parish Council. What strikes me is the gap between those who have put themselves forward to represent the community LIGHT INDUSTRIAL UNITS they live in, and the remainder of residents who in the main are reserved, no apathetic, at any attempt to improve or change areas of their lives for the better. suitable for Workshop, Office, Shop. On-site Security, Emergency Lighting The voices that are heard are usually of the ‘if it’s not broken don't fix it’ brigade, Fire-alarmed, Public Liability Insured, Toilet Facilities, Water. then there are those who oppose any decision whether good or not so good for the sole reason that they are against ‘local busy bodies’ interfering in their lives. All units have:
Double-opening doors, Electricity, Fire Alarms and Emergency Lighting. theVisit village website: In any community there are the young ... ranging from the early teenagers bent 290 Newport Road, Northwood, Cowes PO31 8PE on expressing themselves in whatever manner they see fit. Then there are the Tel: 01983 296825 ~ Email: [email protected] majority of youngsters who are at a loss how to occupy their minds during their 6 15 spare time. What parent has not heard the plaintive cry, ‘I don't know what to do MARTIN GILBERT tonight’. CARPENTRY / JOINERY 25 Wyatts Lane, Northwood Qualified Carpenter Where am I going with this? Well what I would like to achieve is feedback from . Small Refurbishments Tel: 01983 299450 / 07778430578 as many residents as possible who feel that they can contribute in a meaningful Bespoke Sheds, Summer Houses, Email: [email protected] way; as an organisation that is empowered to represent all of the community it Fencing, Decking, Gates, etc. FREE ESTIMATES & ADVICE would be a great assistance if we (the Parish Council) were provided with some Emergency Call Out Plumbing & Heating Engineer advice and help in what the community wants as amenities, providing of course Solar and Under Floor Heating they are within our remit. Reminding you of course all amenities come at a Service, Breakdown & Gas Safety Checks price. Tel: 0800 44 88 549 Within this article I am not going to list any of the schemes that I'm sure will Plumbing & Solar Ltd [email protected] Registration No. 223838 come up in the feedback. Why? It will be seen as leading the community by ! some, and meaningful ideas will not rise to the surface. I know many of you will have read something very similar to this before, but as a Parish Council I feel Island Foresters we have to keep trying to gel the residents together to form a cohesive Court 1821 community who feel that they belong.
Thanks for taking the time to read this article. If you feel you have any ideas or Will meet on the following dates at The Riverside Centre, The Quay, Newport, Isle of Wight. wish certain types of facilities were available in the village for either young or 11.00am to 1.00pm more experienced residents, please let me know. I cannot promise that what (sandwiches & refreshments served at the end of the meeting) you aspire to will come to fruition, but we must try for the sake of our community
and our children. NORTHWOODNEWS Thursday 21st January Thursday 15th July Thursday 25th February (No Meeting in August) PALLANCE ROAD, TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT MEASURES Thursday 25th March Thursday 23rd September (Keith Clatworthy Tel: 01983 296635) Thursday 22nd April Thursday 21st October Thursday 20th May (AGM) Thursday 18th November
In my capacity as a Northwood Parish Councillor I have been approached by a for latest the localnews and eventsand much more number of parishioners regarding the placement and suitability of the Traffic Thursday 24th June Thursday 9th December Management measures currently in place at the top end of Pallance Road. All members are welcome to attend. For further details please contact Court Secretary
The main area of concern was regarding the pinch point. It has been questioned Mrs Doreen Gant on 01983 200235 if the pinch point was required and doubts have been cast as to its effectiveness in achieving the purpose for which it was initially installed. Foresters Friendly Society Ltd, Foresters House, 29-33 Shirley Road, Southampton SO15 3EW.
Additionally, comments have been made about the double yellow lines and www.forestersfriendlysociety.co.uk www.aoforestersheritage.com whether or not they are too restrictive.
In order to judge how widely these feelings are held and to enable the Parish Incorporated Friendly Society No. 511F Council to gain a more comprehensive view of what local residents think about KEVIN BENNETT - Tel: 01983 520552 this subject, I would like to invite you to contact me before the end of July to City and Guilds Certified Builder. express your views on this matter. It would also be helpful if you could indicate where you live and how frequently you use Pallance Road. Thank you. Free Quotes on Extensions, Roofing,
www.northwoodvillage.org.uk Guttering Systems, Fencing and a lot more. FUTURE MEETINGS NO VAT ON LABOUR COSTS
The next meetings are currently scheduled for: tellPlease our advertisersthat saw them you in INSLEY CARPENTRY - For all your carpentry needs!! Decking ~ Kitchen Fitting ~ Stairs ~ Handrails and Spindles Tuesday 6th July 2010 - Full Council Laminate Flooring ~ Interior and Exterior Doors etc. FULLY QUALIFIED CARPENTER Tuesday 20th July 2010 - Planning Committee Please contact: Lee Insley Tel: 01983 209764 or Mobile: 0797 485 6334 Email: [email protected] There is no Full Council meeting planned for August, and the Planning Committee will only be called if applications are submitted. GARDEN ISLE LANDSCAPES All aspects of Garden Work undertaken, including Patios, Paths, Meetings are held in Northwood Primary School Hall and start at 6.30pm. theVisit village website: Brickwork, Fencing, Tree Work, Turfing, Ground Clearance, Confirmation that any meeting is proceeding as scheduled may be obtained Tree and Shrub Planting, Maintenance. from the Clerk - contact details above, page 4. 5a Pallance Road, Northwood - Tel: 01983 298471 14 7
COWES METHODIST CHURCH, Birmingham Road, Cowes NORTHWOOD COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP SERVICES FOR JULY 2010 Chairman: Carole Jackson, 49 Green Lane, Medham, Northwood. Tel: 01983 289581
Sunday 4th 10.30am HOLY COMMUNION . Vice-Chairman: Alan Chick, 75 Pallance Road, Northwood. Tel: 01983 296020 Rev’d Robert Delap Secretary: Eileen Turner-Palmerton, 40 Greenways, Northwood. Tel: 01983 282242 ~ Email: [email protected] Sunday 11th 10.30am Rev’d Malcolm Stinton 6.30pm ACTION FOR CHILDREN NORTHWOOD COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP REPORT CIRCUIT SERVICE at Newport Methodist Church (Eileen Turner-Palmerton, Secretary)
Sunday 18th 10.30am Mr Andrew Hardiman The village has been planted with the summer bedding and thanks to the Sunday 25th 10.30am Mr Geoff Russell rain recently, they have started to flower. On the subject of water for the 6.30pm CIRCUIT FAREWELL SERVICE ! plants, we have had three residents who have kindly offered to water at Newport Methodist Church some of the troughs in Nodes Road. Another resident has made water SERVICES FOR AUGUST 2010 available from his house for watering. The Community Partnership is Sunday 1st 10.30am HOLY COMMUNION very grateful to all of them for their help. Rev’d Malcolm Stinton 6.30pm SONGS OF PRAISE FOR COWES WEEK During this year’s Isle of Wight Walking Festival, thanks to Paul Fuller UNITED CHURCHES TOGETHER IN COWES and CIRCUIT SERVICE and Jacquie Pearce, 39 walkers were guided round the Northwood Rev’d Malcolm Stinton Village Trail. Nearly £70.00 was raised for the Partnership funds, which
Sunday 8th 10.30am Miss Margaret Potts NORTHWOODNEWS will go towards other projects, for the benefit of all residents and visitors
Sunday 15th 10.30am Mr Alan Pullinger in the village. Hopefully the Trail will be included in future years.
Sunday 22nd 10.30am To be arranged When you receive this edition, the Residents Event will have taken Sunday 29th 10.30am Miss Shirley Whittingstall for latest the localnews and eventsand much more place. Hopefully those who attended enjoyed themselves. A full report
Cups of tea and coffee are served after the Services. will be in the next edition of the Northwood News.
During COWES WEEK the Church will be open for light refreshments, lunches, Bike Sale and Bargain Stalls, MONDAY to FRIDAY from 10.00am to 2.00pm. Northwood in Bloom – during July and the beginning of August, as in Music will be played during the lunch times each day. past years, Committee members will be touring the Village to look at PLEASE COME ALONG AND SUPPORT THE METHODIST CHURCH. front gardens, pots and hanging baskets. The results of which will be announced at the Northwood Village Produce Show on 14th August. NORTHWOOD PRIMARY SCHOOL We are gearing up for another busy end of the school year here at Northwood The next meeting of the Partnership will be held on School. We have begun rehearsals for the end of term production which will take place at Medina Theatre on Monday 19th July. Tickets will be available from the school office closer to the date. Tuesday July 27th 2010 at 7.45pm
Our London pen friends are making their annual visit in June. in the W.I. Hall, Northwood.
www.northwoodvillage.org.uk We have numerous sporting fixtures and summer events to enjoy too. We will be All are very welcome to attend. holding our annual whole school barbecue in September this year so that we can
welcome new parents and their children to Northwood. tellPlease our advertisersthat saw them you in
We are taking up the very kind offer of an allotment plot, made by Mr Coventry (a past parent). I have been along to view the plot and look forward to every class ALL SAINTS CHURCH, GURNARD being involved in growing produce next year. Thursday 1st July: County Award Winners Concert in Church at 7.30pm. Come and listen to these wonderful young musicians! I shall be handing over to the new Headteacher Ms Sarah Hussey in September and I will be returning to my role as a class teacher. I would like to say a personal Saturday 17th July: Church Open Day and official opening of the Garden Room thank you to all the kind volunteers in the local community who have responded to by the Archdeacon. From 10.00am until 4.00pm. my requests over the last three years. Friday 23rd July: “Some Enchanted Evening” with the Island Savoyards with I hope everyone has a peaceful and relaxing summer! theVisit village website: music from the Shows (Gilbert & Sullivan, Oliver, Les Miserables etc.) starting at
Best wishes 7.30pm. Interval Refreshments, Free Entry, retiring collection in aid of Gill Miles, Acting Headteacher Savoyards and Church funds. 8 13 THE FRIENDS OF NORTHWOOD CHURCH The Rev’d Keith Adlam WIGHTSCAPES PHOTOGRAPHIC COMPETITION
. . The closing date is 30th JUNE 2010 . c/o The Rectory, Chawton Lane, Northwood Rules and entry forms are still available until the closing date for downloading ’m writing this as the Isle of Wight Festival gets underway. Out of from the FoNCh webpage on the village website. Hard-copy application forms interest I watched the beginning of ITV’s transmission of what will be are also available from the three churches (St John the Baptist, Northwood, All I ten hours of live music from the festival. “Getting ready to rock” was Saints, Gurnard, St Faith, Cowes) and Northwood Stores. this week’s County Press headline. The TV broadcast showed not only the Entries should be delivered or sent to: band (The Doves) but the crowd, who were more swaying than rocking, but who were clearly enjoying themselves. There are different sorts of musical Competition Organiser – Wightscapes Photographic Competition, ! events - festivals, concerts, operas, shows etc. Music is available in many 1 Chawton Farm Barns, Chawton Lane, Cowes, I.W. PO31 8QT.
forms for listening - CDs, iPods, Walkmans (do I date myself?), radio, Entries are on display at the back of the church during the Patronal weekend. television etc. Many people old and young make their own music be it in groups or solo, with and without instruments. As we go about our daily lives we The second FoNCh AGM took place on 11th June and a report of the meeting can often hear a person humming, singing or whistling. I was in one of will be on the website and included in the September issue of Northwood News. Newport’s stores recently and the lady assistant by the fitting rooms was quietly singing to herself. She clearly enjoyed being able to do so. It doesn’t BIRCH ELECTRICAL AND PLUMBING SERVICES take rocket science to realise that music plays a large part in our lives. Chris Birch - Domestic Electrician and Plumber [email protected] NORTHWOODNEWS Most faiths have music, accompanied by instruments or otherwise, as part of Tel: 01983 245848 ~ Mobile: 07791 044307 their worship. In the Christian faith, with which I am most familiar, there are 37 Noke Common Newport Isle of Wight probably as many different forms of music as there are church traditions. All however, seek to enable people to express their feelings to God. Such feelings for latest the localnews and eventsand much more may not just be worship; we can express sorrows and joys in music. In the Equity release / lifetime mortgages? Bible there are a number of places where individuals or groups express Ethical / Green investing? themselves in song. The book of Psalms (not all written by David) is possibly Inheritance Tax Planning? the most well-known place to look for such songs. One hundred and fifty Long Term Care Planning? chapters cover so many aspects of the feelings and emotions we have. Probably the most well-known psalm is Psalm 23. Are these areas of finances that are a concern to you? At Island IFA we specialise in providing Independent financial advice in these areas. It is interesting to discuss with people their likes and dislikes in music, whether All initial meetings are free of charge. sacred or secular. Some are fairly fixed in their views, others are more flexible Why not call us to arrange a personal review with no obligation: and like to hear and try alternatives. The composer Bach would use some of Island IFA, Landguard Manor, Landguard Manor Road, Shanklin PO37 7JB his sacred music for his other compositions and William Booth is supposed to Tel: 01983 867212 ~ Email: [email protected] have asked why the devil should have all the best tunes. I take the view that Advice on equity release may involve a lifetime mortgage or a home reversion plan.
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I don’t know about you but I confess I enjoy singing. I don’t always know the tellPlease our advertisersthat saw them you in COME AND JOIN US AT words in my “repertoire” so I wouldn’t be any good at Karaoke. However, I take THE OLD STAG encouragement from Psalm 100 whose early verses say “Make a joyful noise to the Lord all the earth. Worship the Lord with gladness; come into his COWES ROAD, NEWPORT presence with singing.” On the last Saturday of every month Enjoy great music from the 60s, 70s and 80s God’s blessings on all of you. and join in the “ Name That Tune ” Music Quizzes. HE T Visit theVisit village website: Why not request some of your favourite songs to be played. D Keith OL Hope to see you there! STAG Associate Priest For further information Tel: 01983 522709 12 9
CHRISTIAN AID WEEK May 9th - 15th 2010 NORTHWOOD PARISH CHURCH OFFICERS We would like to thank all the collectors who worked so hard during Christian Aid Rector: The Rev’d LYN McROSTIE
Week and everyone who gave so generously right throughout the Parish. . The Rectory, Chawton Lane, Northwood PO31 8PR Tel: 01983 298370 Associate Priest: The Rev’d KEITH ADLAM Tel: 01983 281574 Area Collected Assistant Curate: The Rev’d DIANA NETHERWAY 138 Bellevue Road, Cowes PO31 7LD Tel: 01983 298505 Venner Avenue £ 51.43 Newport Road - Gravel Pit Cottages to Horseshoe Inn both sides £ 44.82 Lay Minister: RITA GODDARD Tel: 01983 292400 Churchwarden: PETER LAMBERT Hogan Road and Hogan Close £ 19.25 9 Forest Hills, Gunville, Newport PO30 5NG Tel: 01983 526385 Cranleigh Gardens and Selman Gardens £ 45.98 Churchwarden: ANNE BROOKER 28 Uplands Road, Northwood PO31 8AL Tel: 01983 296958
Coronation Avenue £ 16.02 ! PCC Treasurer : PATRICK LE PEN The Barns £ 6.62 63 Green Lane, Medham, Cowes PO31 8QG Tel: 01983 249073 Church Lane to Chawton Farm £ 45.78 PCC Secretary: JACQUIE PEARCE Lower Wyatts Lane from School £ 42.33 10 Wyatts Lane, Northwood PO31 8QB Newport Road from Medham Lane to Somerton £ 7.00 MESSAGE FROM THE RECTOR Medham Estate £ 98.97 Do you know of someone who would appreciate a visit by the church? Or would you, yourself, like to meet and talk with someone from the church? Please let Lyn know or Noke Common £ 28.58 contact one of the Churchwardens whose details are given above. We’re happy to meet Nodes Road £ 148.18 with you, to bring communion to you if you cannot come to church - or to explore with you if you just want to know more about the Christian faith. We are always here for you – Oxford Street £ 52.90 NORTHWOODNEWS because that’s what we’re about! Uplands Road and Fieldway Crescent £ 88.47 Wroxall Close and Lower Venner Avenue See below From the Parish Church Registers:
Horseshoe Close £ 7.80 Baptism: Harry Cheek Gardens, Chessell Close and Westway £ 54.64 for latest the localnews and eventsand much more AIDEN JOHN FRY on 30th May 2010 Wyatts Lane from Oxford Street to Wyatts Cottage and Scout Hut £ 69.83 ~~~~ See below Wyatts Lane from Wyatts Cottage and Scout Hut to Pallance Road No Weddings Cowes Road 61/104 to the Old Stag £ 31.00
Stag Lane See below ~~~~ Horsebridge Hill from the Old Stag £ 50.13 We remember in our thoughts and prayers those who have died recently, Pallance Road both sides to 79 £ 128.69 remembering especially their families: Pallance Road from 80 and Pallance Lane £ 84.37 PANSY IRIS JOY SHEPHERD on 18th June 2010 Greenways and Greenways Close £ 80.00 ~~~~ Total £ 1202.79 For Baptism enquiries please telephone Please note the areas shown without a total had no collectors, so we are hoping
www.northwoodvillage.org.uk Anne Brooker on 01983 296958 that volunteers come forward to collect in these areas for next year’s appeal. For Wedding, Funeral and other enquiries please telephone
Thank You! Peter Lambert tellPlease our advertisersthat saw them you in The Rev’d Lyn McRostie on 01983 298370 PLANT SALE Coffee Morning The Plant Sale held on Saturday 8th May 2010 at 89 Wyatts Lane raised a total of £167.54 for the Northwood Church Organ Fund. Jointly in aid of Church Funds and the Windows Appeal Thanks to everyone who donated plants, on Saturday 24th July 2010 from 10.00am to 12noon who helped out on the day to make everything run smoothly, in St John the Baptist Church, Chawton Lane, Northwood Visit theVisit village website: and of course to everyone who came along and supported us on the day. STALLS ~ CAKES ~ RAFFLE ~ BRING & BUY THANK YOU! All Welcome! 10 11 NORTHWOOD PARISH CHURCH SERVICES NORTHWOOD PARISH CHURCH SERVICES in St John the Baptist Church, Chawton Lane, Northwood in St John the Baptist Church, Chawton Lane, Northwood . . (unless otherwise stated *) JULY 2010 4th July - Fifth Sunday after Trinity AUGUST 2010 11.15am HOLY COMMUNION BCP 1st August - Ninth Sunday after Trinity Readings: Isaiah 66.10-14; Galatians 6.7-16; Luke 10.1-11, 16-20. 11.15am HOLY COMMUNION BCP Readings: Ecclesiastes 1.2, 12-14, 2.18-23; Colossians 3.1-11; Luke 12.13-21. 11th July - Sixth Sunday after Trinity * 6.30pm SONGS OF PRAISE FOR COWES WEEK 8.00am HOLY COMMUNION BCP ! UNITED CHURCHES TOGETHER IN COWES 11.15am FAMILY SERVICE Readings: Deuteronomy 30.9-14; Colossians 1.1-14; Luke 10.25-37. and CIRCUIT SERVICE at Cowes Methodist Church, Birmingham Road. 18th July - Seventh Sunday after Trinity Rev’d Malcolm Stinton 11.15am MORNING PRAYER BCP 8th August - Tenth Sunday after Trinity 12.15pm HOLY COMMUNION CW Readings: Genesis 18.1-10a; Colossians 1.15-28; Luke 10.38-end. 8.00am HOLY COMMUNION BCP
NORTHWOODNEWS 11.15am FAMILY SERVICE 25th July - James the Apostle Readings: Genesis 15.1-6; Hebrews 11.1-3, 8-16; Luke 12.32-40. 11.15am HOLY COMMUNION CW Readings: Jeremiah 45.1-5; Acts 11.27 - 12.2; Matthew 20.20-28. 15th August - The Blessed Virgin Mary
for latest the localnews and eventsand much more 11.15am MORNING PRAYER BCP FLOWER ROTA FOR JULY 2010 12.15pm HOLY COMMUNION CW 4th - JILL MAZILLIUS ; 11th - JILL FRY ; Readings: Isaiah 61.10-end; Galatians 4.4-7; Luke 1.46-55.
18th - VOLUNTEER REQUIRED ; 25th - SALLY MARTIN . 22nd August - Twelfth Sunday after Trinity FLOWER ROTA FOR AUGUST 2010 11.15am HOLY COMMUNION CW 1st - PATRICK LE PEN ; 8th - VOLUNTEER REQUIRED ; Readings: Isaiah 58.9b-end; Hebrews 12.18-end; Luke 13.10-17. 15th - JILL MAZILLIUS ; 22nd - VOLUNTEER REQUIRED ; 29th - ANNE BROOKER . 29th August - Thirteenth Sunday after Trinity 11.15am HOLY COMMUNION CW PRAYER GROUP MEETING FOR JULY 2010 Readings: Proverbs 25.6-7; Hebrews 13.1-8, 15-16; Luke 14.1, 7-14. Tuesday 20th July 10.30am at 89 Wyatts Lane
www.northwoodvillage.org.uk 5th September - Fourteenth Sunday after Trinity PRAYER GROUP MEETING FOR AUGUST 2010 11.15am HOLY COMMUNION BCP
Tuesday 17th August 10.30am at 89 Wyatts Lane tellPlease our advertisersthat saw them you in Readings: Deuteronomy 30.15-end; Philemon 1-21; Luke 14.25-33. CHURCH CLEANING ROTA FOR JULY 2010 DATE CHURCH BRASS CHURCH CLEANING ROTA FOR AUGUST 2010 2nd JILL MAZILLIUS & PAULINE PLEDGE JACQUIE PEARCE DATE CHURCH BRASS 9th SARAH & DEN HALLAM JAY SHIPLEY 6th ANNE & PETER BROOKER VOLUNTEER REQUIRED 16th KAY WELFOOT & ELIZABETH BANKS JANE PEAKALL 13th VOLUNTEERS REQUIRED DOROTHY PIMM Visit theVisit village website: 23rd VOLUNTEERS REQUIRED VOLUNTEER REQUIRED 20th MOLLY & RICHARD ELLIS PAM WIMPENNY 30th VOLUNTEERS REQUIRED VOLUNTEER REQUIRED 27th PAT & PETER LAMBERT MARY CHICK