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FROM THE REGISTERS OF ALL SAINTS’ CHURCH

We welcome Leah Jane Spragg and Lauren Louise Spragg who have been baptised

recently and we remember their parents, godparents families and friends.

In our thoughts and prayers we remember : Joan Blackburn, Mafalda Quirke and Mary Hoverd who passed away recently, together with their family and friends.

Congratulations to David Spragg and Paula Buckett as they begin there married life together.

For Baptisms, Weddings and Funerals please contact

Rev’d Amanda Collinson 294913

NOVEMBER LETTER FROM ALL SAINTS’

Remembrance Day is soon upon us, and already the poppy is being worn on jackets and

displayed on cars. But why the poppy ? Why not any other red flower ? The poppy has its

origin in the 19th century when the destruction brought by the Napoleonic wars turned the

bare land in to fields of red poppies growing around the bodies of fallen soldiers. Then again

in 1914 when the fields of Northern France and Flanders were ravaged as the First World

War raged through the heart of Europe. After the war the battlefields were left to rest and

before long the wild flowers grew, including many poppies. Their bright red colour reminded

people of bloodshed and the sacrifice by millions of brave soldiers of their lives. So the pop-

py came to represent the immeasurable sacrifice and lasting memorial to all those who died

in WW1 and all later wars and conflicts. Each part of the poppy has a meaning to it . The black centre reminds us that wars often start

with human greed and injustice. The red petals help us to remember the suffering and blood

shed in war. The leaves remind us how fragile life is - that it can be blown away as easily as

leaves fall from the trees and die in Autumn. The stem helps us to remember that war is not

just about great armies and powerful weapons. It is about ordinary folk who gave their lives

fighting to bring peace and freedom. So the poppy parts mostly remind us of something sad.

However, God's love is far more powerful than any evil in the world. Therefore we can also

see the petals as the blood of Christ shed on the cross, giving us freedom and the gift of

Eternal Life. The leaf, a symbol in the book of Revelation where we are told, `God will heal

all wounds`. The poppy in full bloom tells us that however difficult things may be and

however tragic the war, hope can bloom again when we allow God's love to transform the

dark moments in our lives where conflicts begin. So let's wear our poppies with these things in mind and with pride for those who paid with

their lives to give us the freedom and peace we enjoy. Let us also pray constantly for the

brave men and women of the armed forces who continue to fight for justice and peace

throughout the world.

Rev’d Di Netherway

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CHURCH SERVICES AT ALL SAINTS’

November

3rd ALL SAINTS PATRONAL FESTIVAL

10.30am Holy Communion NOTE SPECIAL TIME!

Daniel 7:1-3, 15-18 Ephesians 1:11-end Luke 6:20-31

7th Thursday services

9.00am Morning Prayer

9.30am Holy Communion (said)

10th REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY 9.45am Holy Communion

3.00pm Remembrance Service

Job 19:23-27a 2 Thessalonians 2:1-5, 13-end Luke 20:27-38

14th Thursday services 9.00am Morning Prayer

9.30am Holy Communion (said)

17th 2nd Sunday before Advent 8.00am Holy Communion (said)

9.45am All Age Worship (non communion service)

Malachi 4:1-2a 2 Thessalonians 3:6-13 Luke 21:5-19

21st Thursday services

9.00am Morning Prayer

9.30am Holy Communion (said)

24th CHRIST THE KING

9.45am Holy Communion

Jeremiah 23:1-6 Colossians 1:11-20 Luke 23:33-43

28th Thursday services

9.00am Morning Prayer

9.30am Holy Communion (said)

Junior Church News

Sheep made from popcorn ! Whatever next ? Well puppets telling

the story of Lazarus using a huge pile of conkers as hell.

We like to mix up the activities to tell the stories form the bible

and to learn about God and his kingdom on earth.

Junior church meets during the service (in school term time) at 0945 hrs. We use the fresh

and inviting Garden room and the garden for our activities. Those activities include painting

and crafts, drama and story telling, singing and music, games and experiments !

When there is not a session there is a new area of the church that has been made over for the

youngsters with games and activities in a colourful environment.

Please call me if you need any more information: Terrie Burland tel 293940,

mob 07745809965, or email terrie.burland@gmail.com

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Dates for your diary:

All Saints’ Church are happy to announce that both Cowes Concert Band and

Tritone Singers are returning to the Church to give concerts in December.

Cowes Concert Band on 2nd at 7.45 pm and Tritone on 14th at 7.30pm. All

very welcome – full details next month.

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COWES METHODIST CHURCH, Birmingham Road, Cowes

SERVICES FOR NOVEMBER 2013

Sunday 3rd 10.30am HOLY COMMUNION

Rev Malcolm Stinton

Sunday 10th 10,30am Mrs Gwen Brailsford

Sunday 17th 10.30am Mr Peter Tilley

Sunday 24th 10.30am Miss Shirley Whittingstall

Tea and coffee is served after the Services

The LADIES' SISTERHOOD

meets every Tuesday at 2.30pm All ladies would be very welcome to join us.

The fortnightly FELLOWSHIP GROUP

will meet at 8 Pallance Road, Northwood at 2.30pm (NEW TIME)

Mondays 4th and 18th November.

There will be a CONCERT by the SOLENT SINGERS in the church

On Friday 1st November at 7.30pm.

Proceeds in aid of FRONTLINE

Scout Report In September, as part of the Group Diamond Celebration,

Paul Savill arranged a free visit to Osborne House. Many thanks to English Heritage for a good tour of the House

and Grounds, on a showery Sunday by a party of 25 Beavers,

Cubs, Scouts, Parents and Friends. The following Saturday there was good weather for the Harvest Festival in Spencers Field. Group Members helped on the stalls which included Welley Boot throwing and some had a go at making Scarecrows. At the end of September,9 Scouts took part in the Light Beam Combat Game of Headhunters at Corf. This now takes place every year. Peter Harris G.S.L. tel. 825959

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FROM LOCAL COUNTY COUNCILLOR, PAUL FULLER

74, Wyatts Lane, Cowes PO31 8QA

Tel:289595 (24 hrs)/ 07935 090 835 (mobile); Email: paulfulleriw@gmail.com;

Blog: paulfullercc.blogspot.com; Twitter: @paulfullercc

Surgeries: I am happy to meet residents at their convenience to discuss any issues. If I can’t assist I’ll try

to find somebody who can. Alternatively I hold surgeries on the following occasions (no appointment is

required): 4:30-5pm, Tuesday 5th November, Cowes Library, Beckford Road, Cowes.

5:30-6pm, Tuesday 5th November, Sports Bar, IW Community Club, Park Rd, Cowes.

6-6:30pm, Thursday 14th November, The Woodvale, Princes Esplanade, Gurnard.

1-1:30pm Wednesday 20th November, Little Gloster, Marsh Road, Gurnard.

3-3:30pm, Wednesday 20th November, Cowes Enterprise College, Crossfield Avenue, Cowes.

6-6:30pm, Thursday 28th November, The Portland, Worsley Road, Gurnard

Land adjacent to 44 Worsley Road, Gurnard. The proposal to build 15 homes next door to Gurnard’s Village Hall was approved 5 votes to 2

in support of officers recommendation by the IW Council Planning Committee.

Many thanks to those who made representations, particularly to Carolyn Sibley and Martha

James who spoke on behalf of the Gurnard Village Hall Association and Parish Council.

During the meeting additional conditions were added which included construction of the new

road before commencement, whilst a further condition requiring sequential development for the

affordable homes. Once confirmed, these will be posted online.

Rights Of Way issues. The Forestry Commission and Police are supporting an initiative where Horse Riders can ride

between Hillis Gate and Forest Road through Parkhurst Forest. This would enable riders to

access the Tennyson Trail and West Wight from Cowes, Gurnard and Northwood.

The Local Access Forum are also exploring opportunities to upgrade the footpath between

Mark’s Corner and Whitehouse Road, Porchfield.Gurnard

Coastal Path Diversion. Proposals to divert footpath CS16, will not progress following the receipt of a 180 named

petition, by Gurnard’s Parish Council at its September Meeting Given the reasons outlined by objectors (such as loss of the most scenic stretch of this path) and

contested land ownership issues (only the owners of Crocker’s have a section of this footpath

registered). Firstly, thank you to the many residents who contacted me concerning this! Secondly, I feel I must say sorry to Lynda and Graham Smith, owners of Crocker’s over any

confusion relating to their land ownership Local Services: Have Your Say! A public meeting is being held 7pm, Thursday 31st October at Northwood House, Cowes to

listen to residents’ views on where future savings could be made on local public Services. If you

unable to attend, there is an online survey which features on iwight.com. Giving Blood Following representations received, I’m now able to confirm that Blood Donors will once again

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be able to donate at Cowes Yacht Haven. The next session at the Yacht Haven will take place on

Tuesday 7th January 2014. For further information, please call 0300 123 23 23.

Schools Absence. John Coghlan, Director of Hampshire County Council’s Children’s Services advised the need for

the IW Council to raise aspirations in schools. This follows news that Island Secondary School

Attendance rates are by far worst in the UK. Mr Coghlan outlined several reasons for this on the

Isle of Wight, including that term-time holidays were more affordable and attainable for parents

who work during holiday periods. In the meantime, parents continue to approach me concerning new Government regulations

which came into force in September restricting family holiday’s taking place during Term times.

I’m advised parents who default will be fined £60 (£120- If not paid within 28 days!) Safe Routes To Local Schools. Thank you to residents who contacted me last month relating to Parking Issues in Crossfield Av-

enue. In the coming weeks, I’m looking forward to meeting up with Highways and Cowes Enter-

prise College. In the meantime, I’ve attended site visits with Officers outside Gurnard

Primary School and Blackberry Lane. It seems likely Parking Restrictions seem inevitable, given

the expansion and popularity of our schools. Once proposals are tabled, I’ll ensure Local

Residents are informed!

Cowes Community Bus. Last month, charges were implemented on Service 32 which runs between Cowes, Gurnard and

Northwood. Regrettably, this was not advertised to myself, the local bus forum or local councils

who knew little about this new legislation! Charges only apply to customers who do not carry a

Concessionary Pass, Rover Tickets, and the over 18. Subsequently, I’ve negotiated the fare to be

reduced from £2 each way to £2 for a return trip! We remain hopeful, that the current service will

soon be diverted via Aldi in Three Gates Road. Providing the Traffic Commissioners do not

object this is likely to commence at the end of November. More Bus News! At the meeting the Economy & Environment Scrutiny Panel Southern Vectis’ Operations

Manager answered questions from Councillors, Public Transport Users and Youth

Councillors. Locally, we were advised that when the new fleet of buses are on the Island, this

will give greater capacity on service 1 between Cowes and Newport…This is being rigorously

pursued!

In a Nutshell: In the last month: I attended the AONB Annual Forum, and visited Newtown Nature Reserve. Members were

advised that following spring tides this Autumn shingle spits which offer some shelter for

Newtown Harbour were breached. If lost as a result, this could adversely impact upon the

ecology of the harbour. Woodland, rear of Solent Lawns has been marketed for sale. The sale has been delayed until

December, to enable interested parties to explore options. I continue to receive correspondence from residents concerned about Wind Turbines at

Parkhurst. A request was made for the planning committee to visit Wind Farms elsewhere. I have been approached by residents enquiring the timescales for the replacement of trees on

Mornington Green.

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GURNARD GUIDES & BROWNIES

The Brownies had a very busy time leading up to the summer holidays

with many activities being enjoyed out of doors. For the last meeting

we entertained parents and friends with a concert of singing, poems and

short playlet. During the summer break we joined with Northwood and

Parkhurst Brownies for a day at Coleman’s Farm which was very much enjoyed by all.

Feeding the lambs was a great success as was the bus ride – our thanks to Southern Vectis

and the driver for helping to make the day even more fun – riding on a double decker bus

was very popular!

This term we are working on the Blind Awareness badge which includes getting dressed,

tasting and smelling whilst blindfolded and also feeling what Braille is like.

The next challenge is the Wellies Challenge!! In November we will be joining with the

scout section for the Remembrance Day Parade.

The Guides have held coffee evenings, spent time out of doors erecting tents and cooking.

We also have the Blind Awareness Badge as our main one at present.

Sandy and Ellis took 5 guides to the Wellies and Wristbands camp at Foxlease in the New

Forest where they thoroughly enjoyed many varied activities and of course the music –

Weliles and Wristbands being a takeoff from the music festivals, wellies for the mud and

wristbands entry.

We will be taking part in the Remembrance Day Parade along with all other sections.

We are few Guides at present so if any girls between 10-14 would like to join in friend-

ship and fun do please contact me – Helen Coleman on 506254.

Within North Wight District we have a waiting list of 26 girls who would love to join a

Brownie Pack so if there are any ladies out there who would be interested in finding out/

starting up another pack please contact either Jane Peakall Tel.521274 or Margaret

Nicholls Tel. 200375 – you would of course be given plenty of support etc

Gurnard Village Cottage Garden Society In September Sarah Lang gave a very interesting talk about some of our

Christmas traditions. Did you know that one of the original ingredients of a

mince pie was actually minced beef?

November brings the Annual General Meeting of the society, followed by an

American Supper. Where has that year gone!

Please come along and support us, members and visitors always very welcome.

The meeting in December will be the annual Carrot Trophy quiz, which this

year will be hosted by ourselves at the

Village Hall on FRIDAY 13th DECEMBER

Please note the meeting will not be the first Wednesday in the month

Report continued:

Cabinet has agreed to making Gurnard Parish Council ‘Special Purchaser’ for the Playing Field and

Orchard site. It is anticipated, that Gurnard Parish council will lease these parcels of land from the Isle of Wight Council for community use

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GURNARD WI REPORT FOR OCTOBER

On a blustery night we had a good turn out of members. Shei-

la Baker welcomed 44 ladies. A big welcome was given to

Kate…….. who is joining the WI tonight. Our best wishes

were sent to Liz Duval who is making a slow recovery.

It was good to see Barbara Leek back in the fold again.

Several members have put their names down for the County Christmas Luncheon at the Yacht

Haven on December 12th. We were informed a representative of the Air Ambulance will

attend our AGM to collect the cheque, money we have donated through the year. Seaview

Amble Ramble was enjoyed by all, members were made very welcome, the walk was good but

the puddings at lunch ‘were to die for’. Unfortunately the Country Dancing has had to be

cancelled due to lack of support. A review will take place next year. If we can generate more

members it could start again in September 2014. There is to be a Christmas Tree display at the

Methodist Church Cowes on the 4th to 11th December. We were delighted to announce Gurnard

Bay WI will be displaying a decorated tree. Liz Downer volunteered with her group of Spinney

Quilters. Our treasurer announced our last speaker Susan Van Prague the Chocolate lady,

donated her fee the Help the Heroes. President Sheila Baker has her photo in the Federation

Newsletter with Sue Swarby at the Flower arranging afternoon. Notes for your diary…...

Members are looking forward to a riotous evening when the Beetle Drive takes place, all ladies

welcome, October 26th 7.30pm £1.50 tea and coffee available. Whist next session November

5th. The Spinney Quilters are having a Crafty Café morning November 9th 10am in the Village

Hall. The Solent Group meeting will be at Gurnard Village Hall Tuesday 19th November at

2pm. The next Village Lunch will be Christmassy, on December 3rd £6.50 names to be taken

next month. We have heard The Children’s Bereavement Society is in jeopardy of closing

down; a big effort is to be made all over the Island to raise funds in the way of a big cake bake.

To generate our donation we are to bake cakes to be sold or our AGM ….. We are still

donating to the Food Bank, Sheila took 5.1kgs from the last meeting. The next collection will

be at our December meeting.

The annual plea for members to come forward to join the committee at the AGM was made.

Rosemary Joy had us all spellbound with the restored films of the magnificent J Class boats of

the 1930’s.

Film was found abandoned in a basement of an old house in London years ago, after much care

and attention and research she has now got them on DVD’s an exceptional pleasure for all,

after many questions Val Cleary gave the vote of thanks.

Competition winners for a photo of a yacht taken by you….1st Wendy Peskett, 2nd Jan Wildish,

3rd June Powis.

Potted Plant Wendy Peskett, June Powis.

Raffle winners June Powis, Wendy Peskett, Drew Hill Sue Rumble and Wendy Bonser

At he end of the meeting we were given a warning by a member, of a scam going on in

Southampton to which the IOW travellers seem to be targeted. A young man is pleading with

the public to give him money because he has no money to get home to Hythe; we heard several

members of the public have been caught out. We were warned to be aware of this happening.

Next meeting 21st November AGM no speaker lots of chat instead….

Please come you will be made very welcome.

Don’t forget your cake ,,, for a very good cause.

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Gurnard Film Society

Raise the Red Lantern Friday 8th November

7.30 p.m. in the Village Hall

This multi-award winning film of 1991 is praised for its artistic merit,

direction and acting. Set in China in 1920s during the warlord era, the

stunning imagery and intrigue is directed by Zhang Yimou and stars Gong Li.

It is an adaption of the 1990 novel Wives and Concubines by Su Tong.

With English subtitles the classification is PG and it lasts for 126 minutes.

Admission £5. Please bring your own refreshments and cushions

Gurnard Village Hall, 50 Worsley Road, Gurnard.

Turn up or book: gurnardfilmsociety@gmail.com or tel. 240615

See also www.events.onthewight.com and facebook

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SPINNEY QUILTERS

CRAFTY CAFÉ

Gurnard Village Hall

Saturday November 9th

10.0am-12. noon

Stalls Raffle

Refreshments £1.50

GURNARD SAILING CLUB

At the club’s AGM last week,

Marcel Westbrook stood down as

our Admiral and Caroline Stevens

was unanimously elected in his

place. Mark Harrison was confirmed as Commodore

for a third year, Judith French was elected Vice-

Commodore, Steve Cole as Rear-Commodore,

Sailing and Julian Metcalf as Rear-Commodore,

House. Other office holders and committee

members were thanked for volunteering and for all

their hard work in ensuring the club continues to run

smoothly for sailing and non-sailing members.

Earlier in the month we held an afternoon regatta for

our Laser sailors and this was well attended,

although conditions were very light. We have some

further Laser coaching arranged for the coming

week and we are extremely pleased that a former

national champion has agreed to come and give us

some racing tips. Club sailing will continue into the

Autumn and the early part of De-

cember on Sunday mornings with

the Frostbite series beginning next

week. This is for the hardy sailors

only!

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USEFUL NAMES & TELEPHONE NUMBERS

Age Concern 525282 Health centre (appointments) 294902

Ambulance (Transport) 825111 Health Centre (general) 295251

Citizens Advice Bureau 0845 1202959 Hospital (St Mary's) 524081

Electricity (Emergencies) 0845 7708090 Library (24hr renewal line) 822123

Gas (Emergencies) 0800 111999 Police 0845 0454545

Water (Emergencies) 0845 2720845 Out of Hours GP & Dentist 0845 0508345

Flood-line (Mon -Fri 8am - 8pm W/ends 10am - 4pm) 0845 9881188

Local Neighbourhood Watch Mrs Pat Clayton 296072

All Saints’ Vicar Rev’d Amanda Collinson 294913

Email revamandacollinson@virginmedia.com

All Saints’ Associate Priest Rev’d Roger Whatley 825938

All Saints’ Church, Curate Rev’d Diana Netherway 298505

All Saints’ Churchwardens Mr Graham Lloyd 299051

Mrs Sandie Munt 295258

All Saints’ Churchwarden Emeritus Mr Paul Rock

All Saints’ Church, Secretary Mrs Pauline Lloyd 299051

All Saints’ Church, Treasurer Mrs Wendy Peskett 292145

All Saints’ Church, Organist Mrs Yvonne Mills 292256

Junior Church (Sunday School) Mrs Terrie Burland 293940

Cowes Methodist Church, Minister Rev’d Malcolm Stinton 884205

Cowes Methodist Church, Contact Mrs Pat Chessell 295898

Gurnard Primary School (website) www.gurnardprimaryschool.co.uk 295713

Gurnard Bay Evening W. I. Mrs Ann Spall 282664

CAMEO Group Mrs Carolyn Sibley 297154

Gurnard Village Hall Bookings Mrs Liz Downer 295550

Gurnard Village Hall Assoc. Chairman Mrs Carolyn Sibley 297154

Gurnard Village Cottage Garden Society Mrs Emma Glasbey 293130

Gurnard in Bloom Mrs Emma Glasbey 293130

Gurnard Sailing Club Membership Secretary Mr Mark Southwell 299104

IOW Councillor Mr Paul Fuller 289595

Island Member of Parliament Mr Andrew Turner MP. 530808

Gurnard Parish Council Mr Rusty Adams 567522

Email gurnardpc@tiscali.co.uk

Parish Council website www.gurnardpc.co.uk

1st Gurnard Brownies Miss Jessica Coleman 506254

Gurnard Scouts Mr Paul Savill 293481

1st Gurnard Guides Mrs Helen Coleman 506254

Gurnard News Editor Mrs Alyson Jacobs 292496

Email adj2011@hotmail.co.uk

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GURNARD PARISH COUNCIL

Mr Alan Jacobs 23, Cockleton Lane Tel: 292496

mempc59@hotmail.com GURNARD PO31 8JE

Mr Sean Harrison ( Chairman) 57, Hilton Road Tel: 200848

sw.harrison@tiscali.co.uk GURNARD PO31 8JB

Mr Mark McNeil 47, Osborne Court Tel: 299928

markcwg@gmail.com COWES PO31 7QS

Vacancy

Mrs Marie Bugden Glen View 19, Cockleton Lane Tel 296721 GURNARD PO31 8JE

Mr Aslam Javaid (Vice-Chairman) 222, Gurnard Pines Tel: 240792

aslamjavaid1@aol.co.uk GURNARD PO31 8RL

Mrs Jane McKean 1, Brooklyn Cottage, Worsley Lane : Tel 240756

janemckean123@hotmail.co.uk GURNARD PO31 8JS

Mr Terry Nolan 2, Shore Road Tel: 298331

terrynolan@hotmail.co.uk GURNARD PO31 8LB

Mr Paul Fuller 74, Wyatts Lane Tel: 289595

paulfulleriw@gmail.com NORTHWOOD PO31 8QA

CLERK:

Mr J Rusty Adams 63, Wellington Road Tel: 567522 gurnardpc@tiscali.co.uk RYDE PO33 3QJ

PARISH TREE WARDENS: Mr Richard Bolwell 53, Worsley Road, Tel: 298559

richardbolwell@btinternet.com GURNARD PO31 8JX

Mr Richard Day 20, Magdalen Crescent Tel: 295927

Richard_day_272@hotmail.com COWES PO31 8EP

'English Country dancing on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday

evenings of the month has been postponed, there were not enough

ladies wanting to keep fit in this fun way, the enthusiasts are hoping

to re-start in September 2014.

This leaves 2nd and 4th Wednesday evenings free for another user or group in the Village

Hall.'

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CS35 COASTAL FOOTPATH ON GURNARD MARSH – TRAFFIC REG-

ULATION ORDER This is the footpath that runs along the sea wall from the bottom of Solent View

Road, past the Little Gloster and on to the Luck, which has technically been

closed for years due to the collapsed sea wall. The IW Council is considering

options to either extinguish the footpath (unwelcome move), or to issue a Traffic

Regulation Order that will effectively confirm its current closed state for now, but would not

close the door on it being reinstated as a footpath, should funding become available to rebuild

the sea wall (which is in private ownership), upon which it runs of course. There will be a

formal consultation process soon, so we are told.

FUTURE PARISH COUNCIL MEETINGS There was an extra full Parish Council meeting on 14th November at 7pm. There may be

committee meetings during November and residents are welcome to attend all these meetings,

which are currently held at the Village Hall in Worsley Road. Check the Parish notice board

and/or the Parish Council’s website for meeting confirmation and the agendas. To remind you

again the address is www.gurnardpc.co.uk

GURNARD PRIMARY SCHOOL

OPEN DAY Wednesday 13th November 2013

1pm-4pm & 6pm-7.30pm

We would love to welcome you

to our fantastic school where we can offer your

child an outstanding education with

unrivalled facilities

“Top of the IW league table for Year 6 SATS 2012/13” Judged “Good” by Ofsted, June 2012

We currently have spaces in most year groups

For more information, please contact: 295713

Baring Road, Cowes, Isle of Wight, PO31 8DS

www.gurnardprimaryschool.co.uk

GURNARD PRIMARY SCHOOL : “CHRISTMAS FAIR”

FRIDAY DECEMBER 6th

4pm to 6pm

Fantastic Raffle Games Stalls Tombolas

Meet Father Christmas in the Grotto

Mince Pie Bake-off Hot Food and Refreshments

16 Watch the CO2 emissions and costs go up!

Enter your regular journeys (purpose, distance & frequency)

Click on roof rack & tyres – see the difference these can make, both in terms of

CO2 and £’s

In my case I could save £250 and 350kg of CO2 by smarter driving – oops!

Check suggested alternatives to mode of transport (bus, train, bike, walk etc)

Fill in your details, and a report will be e-mailed to you

SIMPLE!

SAFER NEIGHBOURHOOD OFFICER AND ENVIRONMENT & NEIGHBOUR-

HOODS OFFICER (ENO)

The IW Council Neighbourhoods Officer Neil Perry and PCSO Lisa Paul from the safer

neighbourhoods team were unable to attend the October meeting but PCSO Lisa Paul sent a

report which, in the past 30 days, included one crime with a drunk and disorderly male, who

was arrested and went to court on 8/10/13. The speed watch exercise was well advertised by

the Police with leaflets being given out, and this took place at the south end of Rew Street

and was attended by 4 residents. 6 cars were observed exceeding the speed limit going down

the hill, and an induction event for volunteers will take place soon. A similar event in

Pallance Road the same day was well attended

COMMUNITY TRANSPORT SCHEME The Local Community Transport Forum met on 9/10/13, and the latest information includes

a change to the No 32 route being considered to include the new Aldi store. A 100%

increase in the flat rate fare was unexpectedly introduced recently, but it has now been

agreed that under 18’s will travel free and the £2 fare will now be a return fare. A local

Forum meeting took place on 9/10/13 and a request is being made to have the IW

Community Bus Forum reconstituted.

PLEASE NOTE: DRIVERS ARE STILL NEEDED ON A CONTINUING BASIS

FROM COWES, NORTHWOOD & GURNARD, so if anyone wants to put their name

forward as a volunteer driver to be added to the waiting list, please call Rusty on 567522.

WITHOUT DRIVERS, OUR BUS SCHEME WILL STOP!

OPEN SPACES PROJECT The new site plan is still on our website - go to www.gurnardpc.co.uk – click on “projects”

and then “school open spaces”.

The IW Council considered the asset transfer arrangements for the former playing field and

orchard open spaces on 8/10/13 and it has agreed to give Gurnard Parish Council preferred

status for the transfer, but the details have yet to be ironed out. The orchard space has now

been cut back and looks much better but the long term arrangements for maintenance have

yet to be decided. The Community Projects Committee set up a very small working party to

look at all the equipment and ground works options for the new site and it met on 23rd

September - it has selected a possible scheme, which will be run past the Community

Projects Committee when it next meets on 28th November. The planning application

process has been put no hold for the moment, until the transfer details are clarified.

ISLAND ROADS PFI WORKS IN GURNARD

At the time of writing the only work, as part of this huge Island wide project, that is planned

for Gurnard in November is some resurfacing works on Princes Esplanade on 15/11/13,

which will last for 4 days.

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GURNARD VILLAGE HALL (charity number XT 6178)

The Village Hall at 50 Worsley Road is fully accessible for those with

disabilities including some parking outside the hall. The hall is equipped

with furniture and crockery for groups up to 100 with a small well equipped kitchen for

food service and an enclosed garden. It has an overhead projector, and a large

pull-down screen, P.A. system, and blue-ray player, for power-point presentations, home

videos etc.

The hall may be rented at £10 per hour, to see full T&C's go to gvhall.org.uk To book the

hall call Liz Downer on 01983 295550 to report faults/damage or to donate time/money

goods for sale on donations table telephone Carolyn Sibley 01983297154 or

email sibleycarolyn@yahoo.com

MONDAY

1.30 – 3.30 p.m Art Group

5.30 - 6.30 Adult Tae Kwando Martial Arts

7.00 – 9.00 p.m Art Group

TUESDAY

10.AM. – 12 noon Spinney Quilters

7.30 – 9.00 p.m International Dance

(2nd and 4th ) 1.45 - 3.45 Age Concern Social Group

WEDNESDAY

10-12 noon Art Group

(1st And 3rd ) 2 - 4 p.m Cyber Cafe

!1st ) 7.30 – 9.30 p.m. Gurnard Cottage Garden Society

3rd Wednesday Gurnard Bay W.I 6.30 – 9.30 p.m.

THURSDAY

9.30 – 11.a.m Yoga

12 - 1.30 Keep Active

2ND Thursday C.A.M.E.O. 2 – 4 p.m.

4.30 - 5.30 Juniors Tae Kwando Martial Arts

Gurnard Parish Council 2nd and last Thursday 6.15 - 10p.m

FRIDAY

First Friday in each month Gurnard Film Society 7.30

9.30 - 11.30 Parents and Toddlers

2-4P.M. Ladies Choir Solent Singers

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PARISH COUNCIL VACANCY

The Parish Council continues with the process of co-opting someone to fill the

last seat which was not filled during the elections in May this year!

The qualifications for a local Councillor are:

18 years of age or over

British subject or Commonwealth citizen, or citizen of the Irish Republic or a subject of a

member state of the European Community

Local elector of the Parish of Gurnard or during the 12 month period prior to nomination has:

Occupied land or premises as owner or tenant in the Parish or

Resided in the Parish or within 3 miles (4.8Km) thereof or

Had his/her principal or only place of work in that area.

At the time of writing (15th October) no applications have been received. If no applications

are received by the extended deadline of Tuesday 5th November, the deadline will be further

extended to Tuesday 3rd December. There are many people in the Village who love Gurnard

- if you are one of them and are interested in your Village and would like to make a differ-

ence by being considered for co-option on to the Parish Council, please write to the Parish

Clerk (or e-mail) with details of why you want to come on, and what you could bring to the

Council:

Mr Rusty Adams, Clerk to Gurnard Parish Council 63, Wellington Road, RYDE PO33 3QJ

gurnardpc@tiscali.co.uk

GURNARD COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION – VACANCY

The Gurnard Community Association is a charity set up by the Parish Council about 3 years

ago, specifically to fundraise for project work where a funding source may not be available

to the Parish Council, but where it is available to charities. This only meets once a year, until

it takes on a project when the frequency will increase slightly.

Due to us losing a member on the association recently there is at least one vacancy, but 2

could easily be accommodated.

If you have any interest in helping out in what is NOT a burdensome role, please do make

contact with Rusty Adams on 567522 or gurnardpc@tiscali.co.uk to find out more. Many

thanks – Please help us with this.

GURNARD REGATTA 2013/2014

The Steering Group’s final wash up meeting on 3rd October to review this year’s event, and

also to consider if it will be run again in 2014, was postponed – more details next month on

this.

NEIGHBOURHOOD PLAN

At the time of writing the Steering Group was due to meet again on 24/10/13 (and

then21/11/13), which will include a report on progress made with the analysis of the Real

Time Planning events in September and crucially to agree the framework around which we

shall build the final Plan document - once this is finalized it will be much clearer what is still

needed, and the process of slotting the various reports & policies etc into it will be easier – it

will also be decided when to call another public meeting – more details on this later. Some

success has been made in liaising with local landowners and developers and it is hoped to

meet with some very soon – this is part of the Neighbourhood Plan consultation process the

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team is required to undertake, and perhaps is the area that has been the most

challenging to date. Another area that is being worked upon is firming up on

green area designations around the Parish, and also gaining a better understand-

ing of just how influential the recently completed and adopted housing needs

survey report is in the determination of future planning applications. The consultant will be

starting very soon to write some of the policies that are required for the final plan, and there

are also some documents that are planned to be completed “in house”, such as evidence logs

etc – all sounding a little uninteresting I know, but fundamental to having the Plan pass its

final examination. The Community and Social Wellbeing Focus Group would benefit from

one or two additional members to complete its work – this is looking at what aspirations

residents may have for facilities in the Village, which could include sport, leisure & recreation

and anything else leading to Village infrastructure improvements for local people - please

contact Rusty on 567522 for more details on this. Unfortunately the Steering Group was

unable to have a further information presence in the marquee at the Harvest Festival event on

Spencer’s Field on 21/9/13, due to members’ other commitments. Don’t forget you can see all

the reports as they are uploaded to the Parish Council’s website. (www.gurnardpc.co.uk – look

under “Projects” for Neighbourhood Plan – scroll down to the bottom of the page)

You can also join us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/GurnardNeighbourhoodPlan or

twitter @GurnardPlan (follow it on www.twitter.com/GurnardPlan)

Finally, as always, many thanks to those of you have been so supportive of this venture – your

support and proactive response to the various initiatives along the way are fundamental to the

success of the project, together with providing continued motivation for our hard-working

Steering Group.

LITTER PICK EVENTS

The latest event took place on Saturday 26th October 2013, and the plan was to work along

Gurnard beach as the tides were right - more details on this later on. There will probably be

another litter pick event in March 2014 – watch this space. In the meantime PLEASE do

continue to consider if you’d be prepared to have your name added to our list – it would be

great to have a bank of people who we know would like to be of help in principle! Please let

Rusty Adams know (567522) if you’d like your name adding to the list.

MORE PICNIC TABLES FOR THE VILLAGE GREEN

The 2 concrete bases for the new tables have now been laid, and the tables will follow very

soon.

GREEN SLOT

Do check out this link: http://www.energysavingtrust.org.uk/Travel/Travel-Energy-Check

This is an online facility with 6 steps aimed at seeing how you could save energy, and

therefore money of course, by the way you travel.

The travel energy check claims to be able save you up to £350 a year on fuel bills, and also

gives some driving tips to assist with economy too.

The 6 steps are:

Do you drive?

If so, select type of car

Enter your annual mileage

Enter age of car

Enter type of fuel