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NOTE FROM THE Editor Summer on our Island is here! The school summer holidays are now in full swing and it’s the perfect time to get out and about and discover just what our Island has to offer. Our Summer Island feature has lots of great ideas for whole family, from watching a grand medieval joust, to a traditional Punch and Judy show to discovering more about warriors of the ancient world. Exam results? Waiting for your We’ve had a busy month here at the Beacon and have just launched our new look website, take a look at www.iwbeacon. com. We have also a new look Health and Beauty page with some great local beauty news and lots of tips on how to look your best this summer from the Beacon Beauty Room! Your perfect career is waiting for you! We can help you find it – and get started. On August 31st Kelly from the sales team and I are going to be abseiling down the Spinnaker Tower in Portsmouth in aid of the Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust. This great Island based charity takes young people, aged from 8 to 24, sailing to help them regain their confidence, on their way to recovery from cancer. For more information on the trust please take a look at their website: www.ellenmacarthurcancertrust.org. There will, of course, be plenty of photos of the abseil and I will let you know how we get on our website! Wish us luck! Don’t delay–talk to HTP Training today, and discover three ‘outstanding’ ways into hundreds of Island work opportunities – whatever your results. 1 START WORK NOW 2 3 TRY OUT A JOB GAIN SKILLS FIRST Have a fabulous August! Full-time Courses If you’ve just left school or college, start work your way with HTP Training. First, we’ll give you qualified advice and guidance – we’re the Island’s experts in work preparation and training and have been named by Ofsted as one of Britain’s top training providers. Great careers in: Professional Cookery Health & Social Care Childcare Nail Technology Fitness Training Business Administration Hospitality Customer Service Cleaning Services ICT, Retail, Sales, and many more areas! Then you can either build your skills and confidence before getting a job, go straight into some serious work experience, or alternatively start a workplace Apprenticeship straight away and get paid to learn! • • • • • • • • • • We’ll help you find your perfect career and support you all the way as you take the first steps to making it happen. NEW! We now offer GCSE Maths & English! To start your career today or for more information, call HTP Training now: 01983 533926 2945(4) Sarah Griffin - Editor Sarah Griffin joined the Beacon as Community Correspondent in July 2013. Having always lived on the Island, Sarah is in touch with the unique features and issues we have here. Sarah is now thrilled to be editing the Beacon and welcomes your correspondence. Email [email protected] if you have a story. John Hannam - Interviewer In John’s 40 years of meeting famous people he has also enjoyed interviewing so many Islanders and many have revealed fascinating stories. There is nothing more he likes than seeing locals succeed in life, whether it be in showbusiness, sport or the world of commerce. He is so proud to be a born and bred Islander. His two regular columns in The Beacon allow John to pay tribute to many local people who have made an impression on him. htptraining @ htptraining htptraining.com You can follow us on twitter.com/iwbeaconmag or on facebook.com/IWBeacon BAY SOUTH Contents FEATURES 16 - 17Isle of Wight Radio Local Heroes Celebrating the Island’s unsung local heroes 19 - 21 Summer on the Island Discover what our Island has to offer 22 Island Eating Out Fine wine, flat wights and sunset dining Put yourself centre stage with Wightlink REGULARS AT THE GARLIC FESTIVAL 4, 5, 8, 9 16-17 August 2014 6 Bay South News Islandwide News 10 Top of the Class 10 Sports Personality with John Hannam 14 - 15 Alan Stroud’s Island Story 18 The John Hannam Interview 24 - 25 Health and Beauty 26 - 27 Homes and Gardens 28 - 29 Legal News 31 Win prizes with our Spot the Difference competition! FRONT COVER Sponsored by Blackgang Chine More than 64,000 copies of the Isle of Wight Beacon are delivered free, door-to-door, to homes and businesses across the Island. Our Bay South edition is hand delivered to homes and businesses in Shanklin, Sandown, Lake, Winford and Newchurch, Ventnor, Bonchurch, Wroxall, Niton, Rookley, Chale, Godshill and St Lawrence. You can also find a copy on our website www.iwbeacon.com IW Beacon Media Centre, 8-10 Dodnor Park, Newport, Isle of Wight PO30 5XE. Tel: 01983 522123 MANAGING DIRECTOR Claire Willis, [email protected] EDITOR Sarah Griffin, [email protected] SALES CONSULTANTS Lou Scott-Attrill, [email protected] Kelly Knox, Lou Harris DESIGNERS Tracey Watt, Rachel Dangerfield, Simone Dickens ACCOUNTS Cherrill Cuthbert © Isle of Wight Beacon Ltd 2014. NOT FOR RESALE. Terms and Conditions visit: www.iwbeacon.com. Taste the top crops from the Isle of Wight at this fabulous family festival. Share your Garlic Festival photos on Facebook, Twitter, Google+ and Instagram and you could be in with a chance to win amazing prizes with Wightlink this summer*. Find out more at DEADLINE FOR NEXT ISSUE: 12 noon 10 August 2014 wightlive.co.uk * Terms & conditions apply – see website for details. LOCAL NEWS News from Councillor Rodney Downer, Councillor for Godshill and Wroxall. I am pleased to report that the path up to Godshill Church from Church Hill has been taken over by Island Roads. Potholes have been filled in and it is likely that the railings will be renewed. Residents in Newport Road have been speaking about speeding traffic and I have contacted the police about this. After a meeting with Island Roads the kerb stones have been painted black and white to try to stop vehicles running over the kerb at the junction of West Street and School Road. I was pleased to attend both the Godshill Village Fair and Wroxall School Fair. I also had a meeting with the headteacher at Godshill School. I have received positive comments about the works on the old Shanklin to Wroxall railway line. The top dressing has been applied and a considerable number of people are using it. I arranged a meeting for Wroxall Parish Council members with council officers about various matters including the fence between the Wroxall allotments and the cemetery. There has been an incident of fly tipping which I have reported. I am available on 854203 or [email protected] CAR BOOT SALES at the Isle of Wight Zoo Tuesdays at 6pm Set-up from 5.15pm Weather permitting Cheap Day to Portsmouth The annual Shanklin Regatta features a programme of carnival events, including the ‘here to here’ swim, rowing, sailing events and of course the spectacular firework night that will be held near to the newly reinstalled flagpole on Shanklin Esplanade. The carnival processions will be held on the 6th and 9th of August. These annual celebrations are being held alongside the 150th anniversary of the opening of Shanklin Railway Station. There will be a programme of events all along the line, including a special event at Shanklin on Saturday August 30th. There is also a rededication of the War Memorial to coincide with the 100th commemoration of the start of World War One as part of the Shanklin’s recognition of the sacrifice made by individuals and the community. It is thanks to volunteers that these and countless other events can happen. The Town Council offers help to fund events and more details can be found at Shanklin’s Community Library, Tourist Information Point, and on the visitwight website. The Town Council are also planning another public meeting in the autumn to outline plans for 2015 onwards, when funding pressures and services will be discussed. Shanklin Town Beach Regatta. The Regatta takes place on the 14th August and will see the crowds take to the beach, pier and esplanade for the day. The day starts with the sandcastle competition at 10am on the beach opposite the crazy golf. There is also lunchtime entertainment on the pier apron including an artist competition, a bottle tombola stall and a children’s magician. All swimming events start at 2pm and are open to all ages, including adults. The sports shore start at 1.30pm on the beach opposite the cliff lift. The flat races include the classic egg and spoon and sack races. The rescue helicopter from Lee on the Solent, Sandown and Shanklin inshore lifeboat will be demonstrating a sea rescue at about 3pm. The Shanklin regatta ‘Queen Bathing Beauty’ competition takes place in the afternoon with 1st prize being £150, 2nd £75 and 3rd £50. All entrants receive a prize and this competition is open to residents and visitors. The evening entertainment kicks off at 7pm on the seafront and pier apron, with a grand firework display the culmination of the day’s events. The Shanklin Town Beach Regatta is free so come and join them for a great day! 4 All Proceeds go towards looking after our animals Free cup of Tea or Coffee ON PRODUCTION OF THIS ADVERT EVERY Saturday throughout August - Leaves 0930 arrives back 1800 Visit Portsmouth City, Gunwharf Quays or the Historic Dockyard. Departs Thetis Wharf in Cowes (next to chain ferry) Adults £7 – OAPs £6 – Children £5 Free Parking Available. Price does not include admission to attractions. For details call: 564602 News from Councillor Richard Priest, Councillor for Shanklin South. £5 per Car £6 per van www.solentcruises.co.uk Cowes Week Fireworks 8th august Departing from Ryde and Cowes - Telephone for details Giant Ammonite goes on display at Dinosaur Isle Museum. A 100 million year old fossil recently found near Sandown Beach that weighs in at over 110 kilos has now gone on display at Dinosaur Isle Museum. Alex added, "It is very pleasing my find has been able to go on display at Dinosaur Isle Museum for all to enjoy. It just shows you never know when you may find something and it further reinforces the Isle of Wight's reputation as one of the world's best locations to find fossils." A large ammonite, which is also a complete specimen, was discovered near a cliff face by staff member Alex Peaker during a fossil walk. The ammonite, identified as Austiniceras austeni, belongs to a group of ammonites known as Parapuzosia which are acknowledged to be the largest ammonites in the world. Alex said, “I was walking past some debris that had recently fallen from the cliff on a fossil hunting walk when I spotted the round characteristic shape of an ammonite. At first I didn’t want to get my hopes up as shapes can be misleading, however I took a closer look and saw the distinctive lines of an ammonite shell. “Because it was below the cliff face, we sought permission to remove it from National Trust which is the landowner. It is lucky I spotted it when I did because it could have been washed away and lost to science.” Collecting the ammonite was a difficult task, with the fossil part of a large block of rock weighing in at around two hundred kilos. Undeterred, it took three members of staff eight hours to remove enough of the surrounding rock to lift the ammonite. It was then transported using a beach buggy that has large inflatable tyres capable of carrying heavy weights over soft sand back to the museum. Since March, the ammonite has been worked on in the lab at Dinosaur Isle by Martin New who has carefully removed the remaining rock from the shell and given it a clean, finally revealing the fossil in its full complete form. 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Fresh from their sell-out debut run of Much Ado About Nothing, this innovative new company are looking to bring the buzz back to Shakespeare at this, their first festival, taking place on Wednesday, August 27, and Thursday, August 28, at East Dene, Bonchurch. 18 Island Young Carers Celebrate in Festival Style! YMCA Young Carers travelled across the sea with 18 young people to head to YMCA Fairthorne Manor, in Hampshire for the Annual Young Carers Festival. Created in 2000 in partnership with YMCA Fairthorne and The Children’s Society, the festival gives young people the chance to have fun away from their caring role, it raises awareness of this often hidden group of young people whilst ensures they access opportunities to share experiences with other Young Carers. Steve Baker, YMCA Young Carers Service Manager said, The festival will host an array of events, including performance workshops, the Midsummer Market, a journey through the sonnets with Elizabethans in Love and a production of Twelfth Night by mainland company Oddbox. “The Young Carers Festival (YCF) is an exclusive event for Britain’s youngest carers. Those who attend have a variety of caring responsibilities, due to supporting family members which have a debilitating illness, condition or disability.” Headlining the event is the IWSC’s production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream, playing on both days of the festival. Set in the beautiful and atmospheric grounds of East Dene, Bonchurch, A Midsummer Night’s Dream will transport audiences to the fantastical, beautiful and often sinister world of the Faerie Kingdom. Reality will be turned upside down with an infusion of passion, comedy and magic; so sit back and relax as a cast of outstanding Island talents take on one of Shakespeare’s most popular works. “I would like to say a huge thank you to those who donated to YMCA Young Carers as these donations enabled these incredible young people to attend this year’s festival. We certainly value and rely on the kind support of the community, from those who volunteer directly with us to those who add a few quid to the respite activity pot.” As a grand finale, the IWSC is hosting The Grand Faerie Ball, in aid of Parkinson’s UK, on August 28th. An evening of music, costume and food, complete with a faerie photo-booth and entertainment from our players, this is sure to be a fantastic event. So come and dance the night away in a ballroom fit for any courtier of Faerieland, all whilst raising funds and awareness for an incredible cause. For more information, visit the IWSC on http://islandshakespeare.wix.com/ iowshakesfest. Furniture Donation Charity Shop and Warehouse Opening hours Tuesday to Saturday, 10am-4pm 1 Mariners Way, Cowes, PO31 8PD Please call one of our friendly staff on 01983 298679 or email [email protected] Furniture l Re-use l Charity Your donations always wanted - FREE COLLECTIONS 6 ADVERTORIAL Dinosaur Fun Galore at Blackgang Visitors to Blackgang Chine are in for a real treat with dinosaur fun galore planned for the enjoyment of all the family this summer. As well as enjoying the park’s eclectic mix of attractions and magical theme worlds, come and be entertained by Shadow and Sheila, our two resident baby Tyrannosaurus Rex dinosaurs, who will be making special appearances around the park (on selected days), performing with their handlers, interacting with visitors and getting up to their usual mischief! And by night … New for 2014 – Are you brave enough? A whole evening of dinosaur entertainment will take place every Monday from 6pm – 9pm (park open from 10am) during the school holidays, starting on Monday 28th July and running until the 25th August. Come and meet Shadow and Sheila’s new baby dino friends - the Procomsognathus dinosaurs, Jack and Jill, baby Brachiosaurus called George, and the mischievous Caulkie the Caulkicephalus – all with personalities of their own – in the new Dino Encounters Show. Plus, are you brave enough to enter ‘Restricted Area 5’ after 7pm when the dinosaurs start to stir? With lots of dinosaur fun, interaction, performances and music around the park, this really is a night out like no other …but only if you’re brave enough! Also back by popular demand, our famous ‘Big Night Out’ Fireworks Extravaganza will take place every Wednesday during the school holidays, starting on Wednesday 30th July and running until the 27th August (park open until 9.30pm). Enjoy an evening of fun and entertainment; there will be a fire breathing show, a circus workshop, street performers, magicians, jugglers, roaming dinos, live music, a BBQ and to bring your day to a spectacular end, our awe inspiring musical firework display set off from the cliff edge! With ‘unlimited 7 day returns’ and all the additional summer activity included with every ticket, visitors are guaranteed a great value, full week of fun. 2 AMAZING PARKS, 1 GREAT TICKET... 7 DAYS & NIGHTS OF FAMILY FUN With Blackgang Chine and Robin Hill open late during the summer holiday, don’t forget you can save money with our Joint Park Ticket which allows you unlimited entry to both Blackgang Chine and Robin Hill for 7 days so you can enjoy 7 days and nights of family fun at two of the Island’s favourite parks! See the ‘Summer on the Island’ feature for details of Robin Hill’s summer activity. For full programme of events please visit www.blackgangchine.com or www.facebook.com/blackgangchine 7 LOCAL NEWS SHANKLIN TOWN COUNCIL Town Clerk RFO: Ms S. Janeway LL.B (Hons) CiLCA MILCM Shanklin Community Library Victoria Avenue Shanklin Isle of Wight PO37 6PG. 865101 E-mail [email protected] www.shanklintowncouncil.org.uk TOWN MAYOR’S ADDRESS by Councillor Jon Gilbey Residents will be pleased to know that the flagpole on the esplanade is now up with the union flag flying in its rightful place. Together with Louis Attrill Olympic gold medallist, who started his career at Shanklin rowing club and Anne Springman MBE from Shanklin Chine, we had a small flag raising ceremony as part of the many D Day Projects going on in Shanklin. A lovely afternoon was had by all who attended, with the wonderful backdrop of the Round the Island Yacht Race in the distance. Many thanks go to the rowing club for putting on some very welcomed refreshments. Shanklin Town Mayor 2014 SPA SITE TOILETS These toilets are run and cleaned by volunteers. Please leave them in the state you would wish to find them. Continued abuse of the facilities will result in their closure. SHANKLIN CARNIVAL 3RD AUGUST TO 9TH AUGUST 2014 Sunday 3rd August - Car Treasure Hunt. Start Shanklin Seafront 6.00pm Tuesday 5th August- Crazy Golf Competition. At Rylstone Gardens Tuesday 5th August- Children’s Afternoon Procession. Assemble at Palmerstone Road at 1.15 pm. Move off 2.00pm through Regent Street to Station. TOWN CLERK’S REPORT by S. Janeway WW1 & ROYAL MARINES – 3RD AUGUST 2014 On Sunday 3rd August, Shanklin Town Council will hold a Commemoration Service of 100 years since the start of World War One. The service will be held at Shanklin Chine at 11.45 am. We will also mark the 350th Birthday of the Royal Marines. You are invited to attend to mark and remember this special day in our history. SHANKLIN TO RYDE RAILWAY 150th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION 30th & 31st AUGUST 2014 We are celebrating with a two day event mostly held at Shanklin railway station, but also with back stage tours of Shanklin Theatre, a history society display and walks. Food and refreshment stalls, a police display and classic military vehicles will also feature. There will also be various ct contact Hants dire Tuesday 5th August - Pedestrian Treasure Hunt. Start Shanklin Bandstand 7.30pm. Wednesday 6th August - Grand Carnival Procession. Assemble Popham Road 5.15 pm, judging 5.45 pm move off 7.00 pm. Thursday 7th August - Pier to Pier Night Walk. Run by Challenge & Adventure. Meet at Steamer Inn at 9.00pm.m £5 Adult, £3 Children under 16 years. Saturday 9th August - Illuminated Carnival Procession. Assemble Popham Road 7.30 pm, judging 8.15pm move off 9.15pm. Stella Janeway TOWN CLERK RFO ostering w.iwight.com/f w w t si vi or 0 2 6 on: 0845 6035 2183 CS 07/14 LF r please To discuss furthe stage performances, animal photo opportunities, craft stalls and vintage buses with one classic Routemaster bus running shuttle to Ventnor. Come and join us from 10.00am. 8 LOCAL NEWS TURNER CORNER by the Island’s MP Andrew Turner Island beaches are like a sampler for the rest of Britain. With such a wide variety to choose from they are certainly one of reasons so many people flock to our shores each summer. Of course it isn’t just visitors who enjoy our beaches; Islanders too enjoy their leisure time on the golden sands, pebbles, rocky outcrops and river estuaries. It’s vital we maintain the cleanliness of these beaches that we are so fortunate to have. Last month I took part in a beach clean at the bay near St. Catherine’s Lighthouse. It was organised by the Isle of Wight Long Distance Walkers Association and Isle of Wight Beach Cleaning volunteers. It was good to see two local groups working together to help keep our beauty spots clean and safe for everyone to use. We followed the hard work with a barbeque – the sausages were delicious! It was rewarding to be part of such a strong, community led effort to clean up the beaches - in total we collected 18 large bags of litter. Good quality, rubbish free beaches are vital to the Island as a tourist destination. Nature has given us a beautiful blank canvas – sadly mankind is despoiling it; but all Islanders can help just by taking home all their rubbish after a day on the beach. Anyone interested in taking part in the next beach clean event can find out more by looking on Facebook for the Isle of Wight Beaching Cleaning volunteers, a group organised by the hardworking and enthusiastic Adie Butler. TO ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS IN THE BEACON PLEASE CALL 522123 Training and advice from qualified Dog Behaviourist Lead Pulling. Excess barking. Aggression with other dogs. Nipping and mouthing. Separation anxiety. Jumping up and more. Also puppy and dog training classes. Cottage Canines www.cottagecanines.co.uk Call Paul or Laura on 01983 731282 Home visits for relaxed assessments One to One puppy training and advice. Positive methods used. Plus Holiday Pet Sitting. CRB Checked and Insured TRIPLE BONUS OFFER on selected carpets at CARPETS DIRECT 1 2 3 FREE FREE FREE UNDERLAY FITTING DOOR BARS CARPETS DIRECT 58-60 Regent Street, Shanklin, Isle of Wight PO37 7AE Tel. 01983 864624 141 High Street, Ryde, Isle of Wight, PO33 2RE Tel. 01983 564624 9 TOP OF THE class News from the Island's schools . . . Sian Perry, Baylink Bear, Nathan Doran SBA students perform mas fusion Cheering on Gatten and Lake The Baylink Olympics recently took place at Sandown Bay Academy and was open to all children in years 3-6 in their partner primary schools. The two day event was run by the school staff and student council and gave students from local primary schools the chance to try out new sports and activities. Day one of the event saw over 1000 students take part in a variety of sports. It was one of the largest student-led events in the country and included athletics, cycling, netball, basketball, tag rugby and kwik cricket. Day two of the event the children spent the day doing cross-curricular activities in technology, languages, performing arts and PE. An abandoned boat has been up-cycled by a group of Cowes Enterprise College students who spent several mornings at UKSA learning valuable boat maintenance skills. The boat was donated to UKSA by Yarmouth Harbour Commission’s berthing master Dante Russell. At UKSA the boat became a longterm project for four students on the Youth Engagement for Schools (YES) programme, which aims to prevent students from dropping out of statutory education by providing active learning opportunities in small groups, outside their normal learning environment. Ryan Crozier, 14, Chad Cooper, 14, Joe Hall, 13, and Dylan Colvin, 13, attended UKSA once a week to work with boat builder Gareth Ely to learn hard skills such as using tools, restoring paintwork and getting the boat safely afloat again. They tested the boat out by launching it on the River Medina, then once satisfied with their work they presented it to the Traveller’s Joy public house in Northwood, where landlord Ashley Pamphilon plans to use it as a feature in the children’s play area. to hear from We would love d academies n a s e g lle o c , schools nd with your across the Isla . 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A funeral can only take to the highest standard and are dedicated place once and by combining memories, music, hymns, poems and readings, a service to serving the needs of their community. A can be made more personal and reflect that Jaguar hearse and limousine form part of the impressive fleet of cars that are used, person’s life. A funeral service is an event including a striking Victorian horse-drawn that aids the natural grieving process. hearse. William Hall Funeral Directors is an independent funeral director and a member of The National Association of Funeral Directors (NAFD) and The National Society of Allied and Independent Funeral Directors (SAIF), both of which are funeral trade associations, which ensure the highest professional standards are maintained and a strict code of practice is adhered to, which they regularly monitor. Formed in 1992 by William Hall, with the aim of offering a unique and individual service to families, William Hall Funeral Directors has helped, guide and support thousands of families on the Isle of Wight. William Hall Funeral Directors provide a professional, caring service 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to the whole Island community and pride themselves on the nearly a million people in Britain have taken out a funeral plan. also areas for cremated remains, these areas are already planted with trees, so relatives can select their tree and the cremated A funeral plan is a thoughtful way of preparing for the future. It enables you to fix remains will be buried in front of their chosen tree. This option caters for people the cost of your funeral director’s services who do not wish for a full burial but would at today’s prices, no matter how much prefer cremation. this may increase in the coming years. By choosing to plan ahead for your funeral, you The cemetery is a haven for wildlife in and your loved ones will benefit from peace all shapes and forms; this is, in the true of mind, knowing everything is taken care of sense, creating life from death. Springwood in advance. cemetery prides itself on being a peaceful and tranquil place of natural outstanding beauty and a haven for wildlife. Since the cemetery was created, bird feeders, nesting boxes, slowworm areas, kestrel boxes and stands have all been added, these have encouraged and protected wildlife, as a result it now has resident squirrels, hares, foxes, kestrels, owls and many other birds within the cemetery. Springwood cemetery William Hall Funeral Directors also own Springwood Woodland Cemetery. Started Golden Charter Funeral plans – in 1995, Springwood Cemetery was one of a most thoughtful decision the first woodland burial sites in the country. They can also offer advice on prepaid funeral Within the cemetery there are consecrated plans. A funeral plan can save you money and non consecrated areas, catering for and provides invaluable peace of mind for all beliefs. Each grave has a tree planted in you and your family. The reassurance gained memory of their loved one and a simple from making arrangements in advance and bronze memorial plaque to mark the grave these escalating costs are the reasons why is placed at the base of the tree. There are PLEASE TELEPHONE 01983 868688 William Hall’s committed service begins as soon as you contact them, often extending far beyond the day of the funeral. With their support, you will be guided and supported every step of the way. www.williamhallfuneraldirectors.com Does your house suffer from DAMP or MOULD? If so you may be in need of a Cavity Wall Extraction or Rubble Clearance. 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If you play your cards right and join in the fun and games, you could go home with a variety of discounts and freebies. Also, if you book two eye examinations for the same date and time they will both be free of charge as a birthday present from Specsavers. To find out more about the event or to book an eye examination, visit Specsavers Opticians in Newport at 40 High Street, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 1SE, call (01983) 821280 or visit www.specsavers.co.uk/stores/iow Come and join the party and enjoy our Specsavers exclusive offers Opticians in available Newport are during August celebrating 25 years of caring for your sight 40 High St, Newport, Isle of Wight PO30 1SE Tel: 01983 821280 FREE SIGHT TEST Valid for two tests booked on or before 27 September 2014* *Present voucher at time of test. Cannot be exchanged for cash, used with other vouchers or redeemed by customers already entitled to a free NHS eye test. One per person, at 40 High St, Newport, Isle of Wight. 13 14 15 the island’s favourite 107 & 102 LOCAL HEROES 2014 The Island’s very own phone, TV and super fast broadband network. The Isle of Wight Radio Local Hero Awards took place recently at the Cowes Yacht Haven. The annual event is only made possible by the generosity of the sponsors and all of the deserving winners. Special thanks also go to main sponsor Wightfibre whose support enabled the event to be such a resounding success. An inspirational and pioneering Isle of Wight based doctor was named Overall Local Hero at the glittering award ceremony. Ramesh Babu’s “outstanding professionalism with amazing results” was honoured at the event. Guests heard how Mr Babu is making a huge difference to the lives of people battling breast cancer. The Associate Specialist Surgeon at St Mary’s Hospital Isle of Wight NHS Trust has pioneered a new technique using radio isotope injections and nearly 300 women have already used the new technique. Receiving his award before the big night, Ramesh Babu said, “It feels brilliant. I never realised that I was going to be a local hero. It’s a very nice way of recognising people on the Isle of Wight. I’d like to take this opportunity to congratulate the other winners as well. It’s a very good feeling.” Mr Babu led a group of incredibly deserving Islanders, all of whom are unsung local heroes. The awards are a chance to say thank you to Islanders who inspire others and this year winners also included children, a charity fundraiser and a leading figure in Isle of Wight youth sport. Overall Local Hero Ramesh Babu receiving his award. Finlay Morris won the Act of Bravery award, sponsored by Yokogawa Marex Ltd. Diagnosed with Acute Lympho Blastic Leukaemia, coupled with a rare tissue type that made making a life-saving match for him extremely difficult, Finlay Morris has inspired over 4,600 people to join the bone marrow register, through Delete Blood Cancer. Lifesaving matches have already been made between Islanders and other registered patients. Finlay has since undergone a transplant and has just celebrated his 7th birthday. Finlay’s dad Jason Morris said, “[It was] very emotional to be up there to receive this award. The whole year has gone so fast. Finlay’s been absolutely brilliant throughout. Not at any one single point has he complained. If he doesn’t complain we can’t complain either. ” Fundraiser of the Year, Michaela White. Asa Singleton Most Courageous Child of the Year, James Godsell, with his parents. 16 Ray Scovell receives his winner’s hamper. 12-year-old Aidan Radford has epilepsy caused by a tumour in the brain. Just days after being told of his condition, he ran a 10 kilometre road race. Aidan was named Inspirational Young Person, sponsored by Bestival Foundation. James Godsell has been undergoing radiotherapy for a rare and inoperable brain tumour and won the Asa Singleton Courageous Child Award, sponsored by Wightlink. Winner Finlay Morris enjoying the evening! The Volunteer of the Year, sponsored by Specsavers Opticians, was Ray Scovell who, after years as a driving force in Island athletics, continues to organise weekly park runs. He was described as a “thoroughly kind, selfless, energetic and supportive individual, who has brought joy, community spirit and the opportunity to improve to so many…on the Island!” Isle of Wight Radio Managing Director Claire Willis said, “As ever we are humbled by the amazing difference our local heroes are making every day on the Isle of Wight. It is an honour to recognise their achievements. Thanks must also go to all those who take the time to nominate the worthy winners of the Isle of Wight Radio and Wightfibre Local Heroes.” Wightfibre CEO John Irving said, “Wightfibre is delighted to once again be part of this event honouring the Island’s unsung local heroes, who are without exception inspirational, brave, and dedicated. We hope all our winners enjoyed the evening as much as we enjoyed being able to say thank you to them for all that they do.” Cowes Yacht Haven was the setting for the night’s event. THE ISLE OF WIGHT RADIO LOCAL HEROES 2014 WINNERS: • Asa Singleton Most Courageous Child of the Year, sponsored by Wighlink: James Godsell • Fundraiser of the Year, sponsored by Martin & Martin: Winners Kerry, Maddy and Sue from Drop and Swap. Sporting Achiever of the Year, Keegan Brown. Aidan Radford, Inspirational Young Person with Glyn Taylor. Damian Carson receives his award. Suzi Bodenham, Neighbour of the Year, receives her award. Kev Snudden, Customer Service Person of the year. Michaela White • Volunteer of the Year, sponsored by Specsavers Opticians: Ray Scovell • Act of Bravery, sponsored by Yokogawa Marex Ltd: Finlay Morris • Sporting Achiever of the Year, sponsored by Premier Ford: Keegan Brown Bartletts Service Station: Damian Carson • Customer Service Person, sponsored by Hovertravel: Ken Snudden • Neighbour of the Year, sponsored by Watson, Bull and Porter: Suzi Bodenham • Inspirational Young Person, sponsored by Bestival Foundation: Aidan Radford • Make A Difference in the Community, sponsored by Wight Home Care Ltd: Kerry, Sue and Maddy from Drop & Swap • Overall Local Hero, sponsored by Wightfibre: Ramesh Babu Photography by Jamie Griffin, FLYTE Creative Media. • Emergency Services Person of the Year, sponsored by 17 18 The school summer holidays are now in full swing and it’s the perfect time to get out and about and discover just what our Island has to offer. Take a look at what these great Island attractions have to offer, from watching a grand medieval joust, to a traditional Punch and Judy show to discovering more about warriors of the ancient world... Amazing days and Stunning Nights at Robin Hill Experience amazing days and stunning nights all summer at Robin Hill when the park stays open to visitors until 10pm every day, starting on Friday 18th July and running until Sunday 31st August. As darkness falls, experience their stunning ancient woodland like never before, brought to life by incredible creative lighting, sound and special effects. Enjoy a summer evening ‘BBQ in Africa’, their ‘Owls by Twilight’ falconry show, a fantastic ‘Fish n Chip Supper’ in their serene woodland pond setting … plus ride attractions and play areas are open until late. It’s the perfect family treat any night of the week. Plus on Tuesday and Thursday evenings during August, from late afternoon, their park’s native creatures come out to play! Meet their cheeky new ‘squawk’ birds, who roam the African Adventure playground in search of mischief, and the newly discovered mysterious woodland characters for some fun, interactive and captivating entertainment. Plus don’t forget the live acoustic music at the woodland ponds. Every Friday during the school holidays, until Friday 29th August, come and enjoy their fun and exciting ‘Days of Adventure’ where visitors can test their aim at archery, and get hands on with bushcraft, find out how to light a camp fire without matches and test your bush shelter building abilities! For those with a wilder side, there’s also mountain boarding taster sessions which is a great adrenaline fuelled sport perfect for the older kids! The ‘Days of Adventure’ activity sessions are run throughout the day by qualified instructors and are included in the admission price. With ‘unlimited 7 day returns’ and all the additional summer activity included with every ticket, visitors are guaranteed a great value, full week of fun. For full programme of events, please visit: www.robin-hill.com / www.facebook.com/robin-hill 19 PHOTO COURTESY: Neil Bury Action Packed Events at Carisbrooke Castle Carisbrooke Castle’s events offer so much more than just a way to pass the time with the kids. You’ll fill their imaginations and let them run off steam as they get hands on with history in a way no other attraction can match. Knight School 1st – 10th August Kids can perfect their aim with a lance in hobby-horse jousting and try on real plate-armour. Sword skills will be put to the test in the kids’ battle and don’t miss the family-friendly storytelling and the chance for them to make their own shield to take home. Grand Medieval Joust 12th – 14th August and 19th – 21st August Witness the awesome spectacle of four knights on horses battling for honour in this high octane contest. Armed with a lance, they will fight to prove their superior power and chivalric skills. Watch in awe the skill of the falconer on horseback, hear a medieval surgeon’s gruesome tales, browse the traditional traders’ stalls and be entertained by the court jester and medieval musicians. Knights' Tournament 26th - 28th August It’s every man for himself in the ultimate skill-at-arms tournament. With bow, sword and club, four of the best knights duel before the crowds - but only one will emerge victorious! For event details, times and ticket prices visit: www.english-heritage.org.uk/carisbrooke 20 Warriors of the Ancient World: Epic Movie Arms and Armour at Roman Villa Warriors of the Ancient World: Epic Movie Arms and Armour is a visually stunning, touring exhibition of props and costumes used in epic historical blockbuster movies. The exhibition includes a selection of full warrior costumes and armour containing ‘screen used’ props from some of the biggest sword and sandal epic films of recent years, including Gladiator; Troy; Alexander; Centurion; The Eagle; King Arthur and the hit TV series Spartacus. All the movie armour and costumes are historically based with many representing highly accurate reconstructions of warrior equipment and weapons from the ancient world. This unique exhibition also offers a range of interactive replica handling armour and movie props for you to experience, ranging from a gladiator’s helmet to a hoplite’s shield from Alexander (2004). You too can get a taste of what it would have been like to put on armour and handle weapons from the ancient world. The exhibition is a joint production between Pop-Up Exhibitions Ltd and Brading Roman Villa, and has not been on display in this form in the UK before. Open daily 10am – 5pm and running from the 26th July until the 31st August. PHOTO COURTESY: Stephen Pratt Highlights of the exhibition include Oscar winning costumes from the multi-award winning Gladiator (2000) displayed with the interior hangings from General Maximus’ campaign tent. There is a full suit of Sarmatian armour used in the climactic battle scenes of King Arthur (2004), created by legendary screen armour Terry English who also worked on Excalibur (1981) and Aliens (1986). For the first time in the UK you will be able to see the armour and costume of Spartacus worn by Liam McIntyre from the Starz series Spartacus Vengeance (2012). Small Adventures for Royal Children at Osborne This August at Osborne, set out with your family on a Small Adventure for Royal Children. Every day there’s traditional Victorian fun for kids (and mums and dads!) with a programme of activities taking place on Queen Victoria’s private beach and at the newly conserved Swiss Cottage. Join endearing and enduring Victorian favourite Mr Punch and his wife Judy for mischief and amusement, let your little soldiers run off some energy in the rifle drills and hobby horse relays, then take a dip in the Solent and enjoy a game of quoits or skittles with a delicious ice cream from the café. Later take Rhododendron Walk with its beautifully carved woodland characters up to Swiss Cottage and explore the lives of the Royal Children with games and dressing up. For more information visit: www.english-heritage.org.uk/osborne 21 EATING OUT GUIDE ISLAND eating out This month we are looking at fine wines, the Island's own Flat Wight coffee and sunset dining, enjoy! The Island Wine Company, the Island’s leading independent wine merchant and wholesaler, was established in 2010 and continues to go from strength to strength. From their Ventnor shop they supply many of the Island’s leading restaurants as well as providing wonderful wines to thirsty visitors and residents. Proprietor Matt Whishaw cut his teeth in the vibrant London wine market as well as making wine in both Australia and Hampshire. He and his wife Liz sold their award winning Dorset seafood restaurant to move to the Island and establish the business. This summer they have an array of stunning wines to enhance your summer drinking, many at spectacular offer prices. Pop in to their Pier Street shop, explore their website or follow them on Facebook to hear about the best offers and recommendations for seasonal drinking. Matt’s top picks for this summer include: The Island Wine Company Sauvignon de Touraine Domaine Vauvy 2013 (elegant) RRP £9.99 Offer £8.50 16 Pier St Picpoul de Pinet Domaine de Montredon 2013 (good with seafood) RRP £9.50 Offer £8.50 Ventnor Domaine Sainte Marie Côtes de Provence Rosé 2013 (organically grown)£13.99 PO38 1ST (01983) 853978 Prosecco Modella (magnum 1.5L) (fun!) RRP £24.99 Offer £19.99 Starbucks in Newport is fast becoming the coffee house of choice for Islanders and visitors alike. Starbucks Coffee 95-96 St James Street Newport PO30 1HY The store was opened in April by Southampton based franchisees Mark Hepburn and Anil Patil after identifying a gap in the market in Newport for a brand like Starbucks. They offer amazing coffees from around the world, handcrafted beverages to discover and enjoy, and of course the Island’s own Flat Wight! You can also enjoy an ice cold Frappucino to cool you down on hot summer days. With a great choice of food available including pastries, salads and delicious convenient sandwiches you can eat on the go or sit down with a drink and enjoy the free Wi-Fi the store has to offer. Don’t forget to pick up your loyalty card and start earning points with My Starbucks Rewards™. The Gossips Café the bustling shore-side café by day now offers a wonderful evening menu with glorious sunset views over Yarmouth Harbour by night. The Gossips Café, the bustling shore side café by day, now offers a wonderful evening menu with glorious sunset views over Yarmouth Harbour by night. Italian owner Peter Pelosi and his wife Jane have owned Gossips café for 22 years and this is the first time they have opened in the evenings. Peter said, “We haven’t previously had the energy to open evenings, but thanks to our great team we can now share the wonderful view during the day and amazing sunsets in the evening, whilst our customers relax and enjoy our great coffee, food and wine.” The new Sunset Menu is proving to be a popular choice with a selection of tapas, anti pasta, rustic bread, home lasagne, Italian stone baked pizzas, locally caught fish, Isle of Wight Chicken and the fabulous 8oz Pier Burger to choose from. The Sunset Menu is available from Thursday through to Saturday night from 6pm, with live entertainment on most Saturdays during the summer. Reserve a table at the pier based restaurant for the best seats in the house. 22 The Gossips Café The Square Yarmouth PO41 0NS (01983) 760646 & FOOD & DRINK Fennel, Pea Broad Bean Salad INGREDIENTS Serves 4 Salad Dressing 2 medium fennel bulbs 4 eggs 250g broad beans 250g peas Olive oil – to drizzle 8 slices Parma ham 1 crushed garlic clove 1 teaspoon sugar 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 tablespoon wholegrain mustard 3 tablespoon olive oil Dill Sea salt and pepper Method Cut fennel in half and slice as thinly as possible, place in ice water to crisp up (approx. 10 -15 minutes) Place eggs in simmering water for approximately 8 - 9 minutes (yolks set, but soft) Blanch broad beans for 1 minute and add peas, and cook for further 3 minutes until tender Drain and refresh with cold water Whisk together all dressing ingredients – season to taste Add broad beans and peas to the drained fennel Pour over dressing and toss well, shell eggs and cut into quarters Heat olive oil, fry Parma ham until golden brown and crisp – turning once Sprinkle Parma ham over salad, season with salt and pepper. Recipe features in ‘From the Pub Kitchen’. The book has been produced as a tribute to Matthew Scovell, who tragically died at the age of 41 in 2013. Sixty pages of Matt’s recipes are brought together in hardback form and are available from the four Inns of Distinction: The Boathouse; The Fishbourne; The New Inn and The Stag. A donation from each book will be given to the British Heart Foundation and Ovarian Cancer Action. Small Talk The Brasserie is open every evening from 5.30pm and has an inexpensive and varied dinner menu with specials board. There is also a daytime menu and a traditional roast is served every Sunday. Li N ce ow ns ed Coffee & Cake Shop Island produce used where possible Special occasional cakes made to order. Gluten Free available. Coffee Shop with hot & cold food & drink! Evening meals in summer and free wi-fi! 44-46 High Street, Shanklin Tel. 01983 866440 www.smalltalkiow.co.uk 17 The Esplanade, Shanklin, Isle of Wight PO37 6BN 23 HEALTH AND BEAUTY sponsored by The Hair Lounge SUMMER beauty This month The Hair Lounge welcome a new international senior stylist to their team and the Beacon share beauty tips... The Hair Lounge is excited to welcome a new international senior stylist to our team. Jessica Miles has relocated to the Island from America where she has worked in Las Vegas and Los Angeles on various projects including hair and make up for film, television, print work as well as platform work and advanced educational training. Jessica specialises in expert hair colouring and precision cutting. Help us welcome her to the Island and book an appointment for your hair at a Special introductory offer of 10% off any colour, cut & finish or your first cut & finish for £27 including a free TIGI hair reborn treatment worth £15 for all first time clients to book in with Jessica. Call The Hair Lounge Ryde now and quote 'Beacon Deal' when booking. Don't miss out! Stylist Jessica Miles Introducing TIGI Hair Reborn the new range that uses concentrated raw Beacon Beauty Room Wake up tired, puffy eyes with a chilled eye cream (store yours in the fridge). Apply it from the outer corners of your eyes toward your nose. Stay protected by applying a moisturizer with black tea extract before sunscreen; studies show the ingredient decreases the effect of UV radiation on skin and may help prevent sunburns. ingredients to replace proteins and restore your hair to a more 'youthful’ state. Designed by TIGI hairdressers, the collection of shampoos, conditioners, hairsprays and styling treatments have been created to restore hair to its natural state. Like turning back the clock on your hair! Before After Stylist Jessica Miles demonstrates her considerable expertise in these before and after photos. www.facebook.com/TheHairLoungeIOW To book an appointment at The Hair Lounge, Ryde please call (01983) 564447 24 Make a facial mask more effective by applying it in the shower, where steam opens pores so ingredients can penetrate. Help soften rough patches on elbows and knees with a natural exfoliation and skin brightener made by cutting an orange in half and rub it on the affected areas. It smells good (but make sure you rinse off the sticky mess when you are done!). Make a gentle body scrub by mixing a 2 to 1 ratio of olive oil and sea salt to make a quick and effective body scrub. This helps get rid of dead skin cells creating softer, more glowing skin. This natural beauty tip is much cheaper that expensive store bought body scrubs. HEALTH & BEAUTY SALON 109 Salon 109 has been a part of Sandown High Street for over fifteen years, and was formerly named 'The Barber Shop Co' before being renamed Salon 109 in 1999. It is a long established unisex hairdressers which continues to grow, and now offers a full range of beauty treatments including some holistic therapy treatments. Salon 109 has been in the same ownership for the past four years, and continues to go from strength to strength with a fantastic team of four highly professional experienced friendly stylists and beauty therapist. They are able to offer clients the ultimate 'salon experience' in a warm, friendly and modern environment. They provide a wide range of services to cater for everyone's hair and beauty needs, from a simple cut and blow dry to all aspects of modern colouring, perming and their ever expanding range of beauty treatments. They strive to give customers the perfect treatment for their individual needs, time after time, and are pleased to be the 'one stop' shop for looking good head to toe. VENTNOR MOBILITY CENTRE We Buy & SELL NEW & USED MOBILITY AIDS WALKING AIDS • SCOOTERS STAIRLIFTS • COMMODES RISE & RECLINER CHAIRS WHEELCHAIRS • WALKING STICKS GRAB RAILS • TOILET AIDS FREE ADVICE • FREE ASSESSMENT • FREE DELIVERY 25 PIER STREET Tel: 01983 855545 25 26 HOMES & GARDENS CBS Plumbing No job too small Chris Selby Plumbing Services 39 Fairfield Gardens Sandown PO36 9EY 01983 405050 07966 222965 STEVEN CHAPPLE PLUMBING & HEATING (Incorporating Paul Chapple Heating) COMPLETE BATHROOMS Bathroom design & installation Full tiling completed Showers & ensuites New boilers Family business over 30 years experience Conservatory Specialist Also replacement windows and doors See us at Honnor & Jeffrey Garden Centre, Lake Tel: 01983 866163 SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL BUSINESS Fencing, panels, trellis and much more. For all your fencing and gardening needs Tel. 01983 612611 Mobile. 07774 892712 Stonehaven Seaview Lane Seaview 01983 741207 WATES COURT, BROAD LANE, BRIGHSTONE, NEWPORT TO ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS IN THE BEACON PLEASE CALL 522123 Plastics Depot The by Island Windows LTD FASCIA BOARDS • SOFFIT BOARDS GUTTERING • CLADDING • WINDOW TRIMS WINDOWS & DOORS • FIXINGS / SEALANTS NEXT DAY DELIVERY • TRADE & DIY T. 01983 404036 4A MARSH CLOSE, SANDOWN PO36 8EU D&S value range everyday prices RANGES FROM - TRAFALGAR - FASHION STRIPE - ANCONA - VARIETY • RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL FLOORING AVAILABLE • LARGE REMNANT SELECTION • FREE ESTIMATES • NO EXTRA SURCHARGES* *There is a fitting service charge Open 7 days a week Monday–Friday 9am–6pm Saturday 9am–5pm Sunday 10am–4pm 31 SAVE 10% *with this Find us on Facebook advert Free Delivery islandwide Telephone: (01983) 533150 (We are next to Jollyes) THE ISLAND’S CARPET & FLOORING SUPERSTORE 12 Hurstake Road, Riverway Industrial Estate, Newport, Isle of Wight PO30 5UU www.dscarpets.co.uk 27 LEGAL news This month's news sponsored by Glanvilles Waste Not, Want Not Do you have thousands of pounds to waste? If not, you may just wish to read on, as potentially, failure to do so could be costly. Have you ever considered the use of a trust? Contrary to common understanding, trusts are not something ‘only for the rich’ or ‘a complicated legal arrangement that is best to be avoided’. So what is a trust? A trust is a legal means of protecting your assets. Essentially it separates the legal and moral ownership of an asset. For example, if I were to give £5 to a friend and say ‘this is yours’ then my friend would own the fiver – legally and morally. There is no trust. However, if I were to give £5 to a friend and say ‘could you please go and buy me some chocolate with this’ then I would be creating a trust. Although legally my friend would have the fiver, morally my friend would owe me some chocolate. My friend would be the ‘trustee’, I would be the ‘beneficiary’, the ‘trust fund’ would be the fiver and the ‘terms of the trust’ would be to use the fiver to buy me chocolate. These are the key elements of a trust and by varying them, different situations can be addressed. How could a trust help me or my family? The separation of the legal and moral ownership of an asset allows assets to be protected. The following are just a few simple examples:• If you are married and have not made a will (or have made a simple will leaving everything to your husband or wife) then they will inherit everything from you when you die. That may be what you want but what will happen if the survivor has to go into care? Everything can be taken to pay for your care. If instead you use trusts in your will you can protect your respective estate from care fees. 28 • Similarly you can use trusts in wills in the case of second marriages to avoid step-children from getting all and therefore leaving nothing for your own children. • If you have a disabled child or children on benefits they may lose valuable benefits when receiving an inheritance from you. A trust would allow you to provide for your children without the risk of loss of benefits for them. • If you have life policies or death in service pension benefits you could lose 40% of their value on your death if you don’t protect them with an appropriate trust. • If you have suffered an injury for which you are getting compensation, the receipt of the compensation will mean that you will lose entitlement to most benefits. This can be costly. Special trusts can be used to protect your compensation without loss of means-tested benefits. • You may own rental property with a husband/ wife. If one of you earns significantly more than the other you will likely pay unnecessary tax. This can be avoided by a declaration of trust to record an unequal ownership of the asset (and consquently the income). There are many more uses for trusts including the potential of saving thousands of pounds of inheritance tax. “The separation of the legal and moral ownership of an asset allows assets to be protected.” How do I set up a trust? Contact a solicitor specialising in trusts. Claudia Roberts is a Partner at Glanvilles and Chartered Tax Adviser with specialist knowledge on all matters relating to trusts. For more information please contact Claudia on (01983) 527878 or email [email protected]. LEGAL NEWS WALTER GRAY & CO SOLICITORS An efficient and friendly service for: • Wills and Probate • Elder Client Issues • Conveyancing • Lasting Powers of Attorney • Property Disputes WALTER GRAY & CO SOLICITORS COMMISSIONERS FOR OATHS Appointments available at our offices in Cowes and Ryde as well as use of premises on request in Ventnor High Street and Shanklin Regent Street. Home visits available Islandwide for the disabled and elderly at no extra cost. Please telephone: 563765 for more information. 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Without a doubt, your chance of keeping possession of your valued bicycle is to buy a quality lock for it AND REMEMBER TO USE IT! It is advisable to position the lock to include as much of the frame and other parts as possible. With most locks, the frame and at least one wheel can be protected. Any accessories such as lights, pump, water-bottles should be removed wherever possible when your bike is parked otherwise the chances of still owning them when you return to collect your bike is serious reduced. Many cycles are stolen when owners leave them against shop windows. They are only ‘nipping into the store for a few seconds’ and believe that they can ‘keep on eye’ on their bike so they don’t bother with a lock. Thieves know this too, and are happy to help themselves. Other vulnerable bikes are those that are left on roof or boot racks on vehicles. These are very popular nowadays and when these vehicles are left unattended in car parks, or when waiting for ferries, they can be targeted by thieves for a very quick and easy steal. Please have your bike security marked, or get your postcode stamped on the frame. Hundreds of bikes are recovered by the Police each year but many are never traced back to their rightful owners. Make a note of your bike’s details and vital statistics, so that should the worst happen, you may get to see your bike again. If you have information about ANY crime, please do not hesitate to give Crimestoppers a call on 0800 555 111, or you can click www.crimestoppers-uk.org and tell us what you know online. Either way is entirely anonymous and no one except you (unless you tell people yourself!) will know that you gave information. Aspen Wealth Management is a trading name of Island Financial which is regulated and authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority No. 408236 For regular updates, please follow me on twitter @ IOWCrimestopp PC 741 Simon Wright 29 30 Spot the difference COMPETITION PAGE Brought to you by Spot the six differences, fill in the form below and send this page in to us for the chance to win one of this month’s prizes Ventnor Botanic Garden CIC, Undercliff Drive, Ventnor PO38 1UL. 01983 855397 Congratulations to our June Winners: 1 of 2 pairs of Foot Passenger day return tickets -WightLink Helen Clark - Cowes Katherine Thomson - Brighstone 2 Tickets for Singing in the Rain (Opening Night - 16th September) @ The Mayflower Theatre Sandy Lewis - Freshwater Meal for 2 @ Ocean Deck to the value of £30 Lynda Blenkinsop - East Cowes 1 of 2 Family Tickets (4 people) for Blackgang Chine Shelia Sheldon - Ryde Linda Crooks - Sandown The July winners will be announced on Tuesday 5th August the island’s favourite 107 & 102 Send your entries to: IW Beacon Competition, 8-10 Dodnor Industrial Estate, Newport, Isle of Wight PO30 5XE CLOSING DATE: 31st August 2014 Prizes available are: When sending your entry to us you MUST ensure that you use the correct postage. 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