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IW Independents could form the first wholly-independent council since 73
In a historic move, Island Independents have signalled their intention to form the first wholly-independent council since 1973, following their victory in last weeks local elections. The group comprises twenty Independent Councillors who have all signed up to the Bell Principles of Independent Political Conduct. - Page 21
The Island's most talented performers are coming together to help raise money for the Lottie Rann Trust
Many of the Islands most talended performers are coming together to help raise money for The Lottie Rann Trust in what is set to be an incredible concert at Medina Theatre. Lottie Rann who is only 11 years old, contracted meningitis for the 2nd time last April and has been left paralysed from the neck down, the island has come together to help support her and her family in getting Lottie home to the Island to be with her family and friends. The people who are performing in this concert feel very passionate about helping Lottie they all want to help and therefore are using their talent to help support the family and get Lottie home. The acts included: Islands most famous folk, rock band 'Lucid', the Wonderful 'Medina Community Choir', the 2013 Comic relief winners 'Resonate', the fantastic 'Jim Thorn Trio', the beautiful and unique 'Floella Grace', the fantastic violinist 'Hannah Larkin', plus many phenomenal solos/ duets from Ashley Mackness, Hannah Brear, Lizzie Back, Callum and Jesse Rann. A musical theatre piece from the 'Savoyards' and a band that is coming all the way from the mainland starring Lottie's uncle the 'Screeming Steel'. The performance will be taking place at Medina Theatre on Thursday 30th May from 7.30pm till 10pm. Tickets can be purchased from Medina Box Office: 527020 Tickets priced at 15.00.
With the help of the lifeboat crew she was airlifted to Southampton General Hospital where it was reported that she was in a stable condition. The yacht was escorted into Yarmouth by the lifeboat where Isle of Wight ambulance teams assessed the two crew members who had been in the water. They were said to be shocked but otherwise all right. The yacht later made her own way back to her home port of Lymington.
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relied on the information reaching the GP in time for the next prescription but this could not always be achieved if repeat prescriptions were nearly ready for collection. The new system removes the risks of continuing with old medicines at the same time as taking the new ones and gives patients time to ask their GP any questions they may have after their hospital consultation and before they collect their new prescription. Patients also now have the opportunity to discuss their new medicines with their community pharmacist. Most changes to medication are not urgent and do not need to be made immediately. However, if the
change is urgent or medicines can only be supplied by the hospital, the hospital pharmacy will continue to dispense them immediately and make sure that the information reaches the GP within 24 hours. Gillian added: We want to hear from patients if the new system doesnt work for them or if they prefer the new system. We are always looking for ways to improve how we help patients to get the most from their medicines and the hospital pharmacy will still be available to answer any questions about changes to medicines, not just about the ones that we dispense at St. Marys.
Isle of Wight Detectives appeal for information following suspected arson in East Cowes
Detectives are appealing for witnesses and information to a suspected arson at a building site on the Isle of Wight on Friday, May 3. Between 6.00pm and 6.30pm it appears that a fire was deliberately set at David Wilson Homes site in East Cowes causing damage to a materials store and contents as well as fencing and a nearby motor vehicle. Investigating officer, Det Con. Vicky Hayward said: We are taking this matter very seriously as the fire was started close to residential property and local people were understandably concerned. Witnesses report seeing two youths seen near the security gates to the site at about 6.00pm. They are both described as between 13 and 14-years-old, of medium build. One was wearing dark jeans and a dark grey hoody and the other was wearing a plum brown coloured hoody with blue jeans. However, we are particularly
changing the structure of the school system and an unhealthy obsession with new school buildings instead of a steely focus on what is going on in the classroom which is what was desperately needed. Some of our schools are far too big and we need to find ways of dealing with that. On the bright side we potentially have two new secondary schools, a Studio school in East Cowes and a new Island Free School; there are also some pockets of very good practice, even in some of our very small primary schools. There now needs to be a determination to get the basics right and I want to work constructively with the Council to do that. The recently departed Chief Executive, Steve Beynon was responsible for our education system since he arrived on the Island in 2007 and took charge of the re-organisation. He has a great deal to answer for.
interested in trying to identify two youths seen on the site just after 6.00pm. One was wearing a blue hoody and the other a bright yellow t-shirt. We would urge them or members of the public who recognise the descriptions and saw anyone wearing similar clothing out in the East Cowes area around the time of the fire or acting suspiciously to come forward to speak to police. Anyone with information or footage of the fire can contact DC Vicky Hayward at Newport DCID by phoning 101. Information can be given anonymously by phoning the independent Crimestoppers charity on 0800 555 111.
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health and nutrition. Her creation went on to be named Dog Product of the Year at the UKs largest pet show, and there are now more than 200 stockists who together have
sold over 30,000 tubs. Kristen had walked with young Bertie to the ice cream shop from Cowes Combined Clubs offices on The Parade, where she works for MSJ
Events. As Bertie often accompanies her to the office its quite likely there will be further walkies up the town for those ohso-cool occasional treats.
Changes to blood donation sessions on the island planned for later this year
NHS Blood and Transplant will be making some changes to when and where it collects blood on the Isle of Wight, and is encouraging all existing donors to continue giving blood. The changes, which will be made in the autumn, are in response to NHS Blood and Transplant reviewing its collection plans so that it can still meet patient needs and the demand for blood from NHS hospitals, while also providing a good service to its loyal donors. There will still be regular blood donation sessions on the island, so every donor that wants to give blood will still be able to do so. Peter Taylor, regional operations manager for NHS Blood and Transplant said: Blood donors on the Isle of Wight are very important to us. Each and every one of them saves and improves lives every time they come to donate. Like any organisation that receives money from the public purse, we have a responsibility to deliver our services as efficiently and effectively as possible so that more money is available to spend on frontline patient care. We work closely with hospitals so that we plan to collect only what patients need. By making some changes to our session timetables and where we hold our sessions we will be able to run a more efficient service, while still meeting the needs of patients. If you are 17 and over and in generally good health, and are interested in finding out more about giving blood on the Isle of Wight, visit www.blood.co.uk or call NHS Blood and Transplant on 0300 123 23 23.
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Bag A Bra Day gains support from upcoming racing driver, Fergus Walkinshaw
Fergus Walkinshaw, and the FW Motorsport team visited Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance at their Airbase at Thruxton on Friday 3rd May to launch this years Bag A Bra appeal, ahead of the weekends British Touring Car Championship event. The racing driver was attending the circuit at Thruxton for the third round battles of the Michelin Ginetta GT Supercup, but took time out to help push the campaign to hopefully raise more funds towards the running costs of the Air Ambulance. The HIOWAA charity stand was situated on the outside of the circuit throughout the weekend as well as clothing recycling bins which were located around the paddock, so people were able to drop off their unwanted items. Fergus Walkinshaw, 22, said As the Motorsport Advocate for the Association of Air Ambulances, Im happy to be able to help Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance launch its Bag A Bra fundraising campaign during the BTCC weekend at Thruxton. The clothing collected from Thruxton and Bag A Bra Day will be recycled and processed by Bag It Up www.bagitup.org.uk, then sent to other countries for resale. The recycling of bras is slightly different from other textiles, as most donated bras are shipped to West Africa for resale at affordable prices by street traders, where being able to wear a bra gives women status and helps to improve their self-esteem. John Perry, Chief Executive of Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance said We really appreciate the support we have received from Fergus Walkinshaw to promote this campaign. Having Walkinshaw involved in the promotion of Bag A Bra day, which is on Thursday 23rd May this year, has been uplifting and
has really helped to boost awareness of the campaign and encourage female fans and women involved in the race weekend to donate their unwanted bras. We are trying to get as many groups of people involved as possible this year and to collect a record number of bras! This is a really worthwhile cause because your donations are not only helping the Air Ambulance, but also helping women in West Africa. We really appreciate all the donations we receive which help to keep your Air Ambulance flying and saving lives. If you would like a Bag A Bra collecting bag, want to know where your nearest Bag It Up recycling bank is situated, or just require further information about this appeal, then please visit www.hiow-airambulance.org.uk
nomination forms and a drop-in box, available in-store from Wednesday 1st May, for the first time, customers can nominate online, either via downloading a voting form via Sainsburys website (sainsburys.co.uk/localcharity)
or emailing their nomination to Local.charity@sainsburys.co.uk Sainsburys West Cowes Store Manager Charlie Bird said: Our work with previous Local Charity partners over the years has been really successful in letting our customers have their
say. We hope our customers can take the time to vote in the coming weeks and give a local charity thats close to their hearts the chance for us to support them. The winning charity will be announced in June.
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Isle of Wight NHS 111 Urgent Care Hub praised for getting it right
The Islands integrated Urgent Care Hub which includes the Islands NHS 111 service has been praised locally by the people who use the service following recent reports which criticised the NHS 111 Service on a national scale. Chris Smith, Head of the Islands Ambulance Service and NHS 111, said: I would like to thank the public for their recent support and praise for the service provided here on the Island. Unlike many of our mainland colleagues, the Islands Ambulance service has been in partnership with the GP Out Of Hours service for several years and has an excellent working relationship with GPs on the Island. We are very proud to provide this service to the public and, since our go live date, we have dealt with over 47,000 calls here on the Island and received only four complaints associated to the NHS 111 service. The integrated Urgent Care Hub was established in 2010 with the support of Isle of Wight Council to manage and coordinate all emergency, urgent and unscheduled care for the Island. The hub aims to provide care closer to the patients home, avoid unnecessary admission to the acute hospital, deliver high quality co-ordinated patient/client care and ensure more efficient use of both organisations resources. The Urgent Care Hub has a sophisticated and robust IT infrastructure to support this unique solution, which enables the sharing of information with all health and social care professionals involved in the patient/clients care package. The hub is a whole system approach, linking the hospital, ambulance, GPs in and out of hours, district nursing, multidisciplinary community support teams, mental health and social care through a call centre that promotes interdisciplinary working and provides a single point of contact for patients through two telephone numbers, 999 and 111. This is achieved following initial triage using NHS Pathways, where patients are signposted to the most appropriate professional through the use of a comprehensive capacity management system and directory of services (DOS) that includes all services provided on the Island.
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Win a pair of tickets to see The Rat Pack Vegas Spectacular show
The Rat Pack Vegas Spectacular will be performing on the Isle of Wight on Friday 12th July. Tickets have now gone on sale at Medina Theatre priced at 20.00. Seats for The Rat Pack Vegas Spectacular show can be booked by calling 01983 527 020 or by visiting medinatheatre.co.uk
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Dawn Cunnington - Ryde Academy, Students from Christ the King, Louise Walker -Commercial Training Officer -IW Ambulance Service, Tina Meteric - FACT and Val Gard -Christ the King equipment is on site and can make a difference if used quickly after a collapse, is reassuring for our students, staff and parents. Carisbrooke Primary School is also able to access the defibrillator if required, greatly improving the chance of survival. Implementation for the defibrillators in schools has also been supported by national charities and locally by Frans Adolescent Cardiac Trust (FACT) a charity set up by Tina Meteric following her daughters cardiac condition. The IW Ambulance Service already have a number of supporting sites on the Island whereby AEDs have been provided such as leisure centres and theme parks and are looking to increased the number of Public Access Defibrillators (PADs). Any area that wishes to independently purchase an AED can contact the Ambulance Commercial Training Team for more information on 534111 or ambulancehqadmin@iow.nhs.uk The scientific evidence to support early defibrillation is overwhelming; the delay from collapse to delivery of the first shock is the single most important determinant of survival. If defibrillation is delivered promptly, survival rates as high as 75% have been reported. The chances of successful defibrillation decline at a rate of about 10% with each minute of delay.
Police are appealing for information after thieves stole 10 staddle stone tops from Arreton Barns Craft Village on the Isle of Wight. Between midnight on Saturday, May 4 and 1.00pm on Sunday, May 5, the suspects have entered the site and removed 12 tops off of the staddle stones situated between the Church and the Lifeboat museum. Two of the tops were located nearby, but the remaining 10 are missing.
The tops are made from natural stone and weigh approx 40 lbs each. They are all round with a 2ft diameter. It is though entry was gained through the footpath leading from St Georges church car park. Anyone with information can contact PC Tim Campany at Yarmouth Police Station by phoning 101. Information can be given anonymously by phoning the independent Crimestoppers charity on 0800 555 111.
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Island Roads has launched its 2013 Apprenticeship Scheme and is looking for four hardworking, enthusiastic individuals who enjoy working outside and thrive in team environments. The Island Roads 2013 Apprenticeship Scheme has been designed to introduce young people from the Isle of Wight to the working world and develop them into highly skilled operatives working on the Islands road network. Apprentices will be supported to obtain nationally recognised NVQ Level 2 qualifications in Highways Maintenance (Construction) and Highways Maintenance (Excavation Operations). The scheme runs for two years and will be a combination of classroom based delivery and on site experience, with a permanent job on achievement. The scheme will include regular residential elements based at specialist colleges either in Exeter or York so a willingness to travel is essential. Paul Herbert, Island Roads Service Director, said: We are thrilled to announce this apprenticeship scheme at this early stage in the project as it will provide guaranteed employment opportunities for young people on the Island and our graduate programme will provide further opportunities for young people who want to develop their skills and capabilities. Island Roads officially took on the responsibility for the Islands highways on the 1 April 2013 and will deliver a range of services to improve the Islands infrastructure over the next 25 years. These include resurfacing and improving the 500 miles of roads and 470 miles of footways; replacing over 12,000 street lights with brighter, more environmentally friendly LED lights; upgrading litter bins and deploying new, state-of-theart street cleaning equipment. Training schemes for apprentices and graduates will be run by Island Roads every year throughout the first seven years of the contract and aim to ensure a skilled engineering workforce is created for well into the future. Email careers@ringway.co.uk for an application pack. The closing date for applications is Friday 25 May 2013.
to complete the scheme with as little disruption to the community as possible. Southern Water would like to thank all those local businesses and residents who may be affected by the temporary road closure for their collaboration and patience. The work which will be carried out by Southern Waters contractor Clancy Docwra, is scheduled to commence on May 7, 2013 and will take approximately 3 months to complete.
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with Rob da Bank stage will play host to a litany of newlyannounced acts, including sublime stream of consciousness action from Ghostpoet, Disclosure collaborator Sam Smith, hotly tipped Scottish singer-songwriter Nina Nesbitt, super sharp beatniks Ruen Brothers, hook-heavy Nottingham quintet Dog is Dead, folk-rockers To Kill A King, anthemic duo Man Without Country, melancholy mix maestros Feeling Gloomy and
sassy chanteuse Chloe Howl. Plus there will be appearances from the previously announced Champs, Jagwar Ma, Lewis Watson and Molotov Jukebox, with many more acts still to be added to the stage watch this space for more news. If you cant wait until September for a taster of what Replay has to offer, then the Road Trip To Bestival is for you! You can catch a selection of artists from the Replay line-up pre-Bestival at two exclusive in-store
performances. Replays Road Trip To Bestival will kick-off in London at Replay Store Carnaby Street in August. For more information about the Road Trip to Bestival please visit: www.replay.it Remember; the Friday night headliner announcement soon come! Till then head to www.Bestival.net and our Facebook, Twitter and Tumblr for all the latest action. And dont forget to tag your tweets #hmsbestival.
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programme of courses, taught by Senior International Faculty McKenzie Lecturer, Jennifer Ross, there is a credentialed exam that participants can elect to undertake which will certify a high standard of care in the McKenzie MDT approach. Those who qualify from the exam can opt to go on both a National and International Register of credentialed therapists. Leeane Walsh, Physiotherapist Musculoskeletal Service Lead and Clinical Specialist at St. Marys Hospital is one of only four Credentialed McKenzie Therapists on the Island. This is brilliant news for patients and service providers. The long term benefits are of genuine patient satisfaction, self management, reduced repeat visits to the GP with the same problem, reduced use of prescribed medication, prompt onward referral when
necessary and ultimately reduced incidence and recurrence of back problems. The Isle of Wight NHS McKenzie MDT education programme is a series of 4 courses provided by the McKenzie Institute UK. The programme will be completed over a 2 year period, between 2012 and 2014. The first courses, Part A and B, were completed in the spring and the autumn last year. A similar schedule is planned for 2013. The McKenzie educational programme undertaken by the Isle of Wight NHS Trusts Msk Physiotherapists, is supported by the Isle of Wight Community Care Commissioners, Isle of Wight NHS Trust and the McKenzie Institute (UK). The Government has designated the management of Musculoskeletal Spinal pain as one of its key health issues to address.
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Cowes RNLI lifeboat raced to the aid of a man who badly injured his right hand aboard a yacht in Osborne Bay on Tuesday (7th May) The man, one of four men on the 35 foot Westerly, Quartette, caught his hand between the windlass and the anchor chain while in the process of raising the anchor. When the lifeboat, helmed by Scott Armiger, arrived on the scene two crew members, James
Chillman and Patrick Moreton, transferred to the yacht and administered First Aid. They remained on board while the remaining yacht crew steered their boat to Trinity Landing, Cowes, from where the injured man was eventually taken by ambulance to St Marys Hospital, Newport. The lifeboat was launched at 3.10 pm and returned to station 40 minutes later. The Quartette had sailed to Osborne Bay from Gosport.
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In a historic move, Island Independents have signalled their intention to form the first whollyindependent council since 1973, following their victory in last weeks local elections. The group comprises twenty Independent Councillors who have all signed up to the Bell Principles of Independent Political Conduct. Island Independents will now embark on the programme of reform set out in their Framework for Change. This will result in constitutional changes that will result in a return to more transparent, accountable and democratic governance for the Island. There will also be a comprehensive review of all services, as promised by the group in the lead up to the election. The aim will be to ensure that the Council is fulfilling its statutory obligations in all areas and to uncover and expose any possible weaknesses in its service to the public, which can then be addressed. The leadership and the cabinet as well as the traditional roles of chairman and vice-chairman will be determined at the Councils annual general meeting on 15 May. The group hopes to move towards filling some of these positions with more than one
person to reduce overburdening individuals. It is envisaged that allowances too will be shared. It is felt that this will help to reduce the risk of autocratic decisionmaking and bring more experience and knowledge to bear on these challenging roles. The number of delegated decisions is expected to fall radically under the new administration, as it moves away from the Cabinet style of government towards a more open and inclusive Committee based system. Speaking on behalf of the group, Councillor Ian Stephens said, This heralds the start of a new era in the life of the Isle of Wight Council. We now have the opportunity to make a real difference to lives of Islanders, businesses and visitors. We hope to set in place a new era of leadership and collaborative decision-making that takes a more inclusive, transparent approach and one that listens and responds to the needs of the Island community. Our hope is to maintain our ethos of people before politics and to work with the many hardworking staff at the Isle of Wight Council to deliver and improve the services that are so vital to our residents.
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Hampshire and Isle of Wight is renew early, renew accurately and renew on time. They should aim to renew their Tax Credits as soon as they receive a pack, and must check that their details are correct. If claimants dont renew claims
before 31 July, their payments might stop. Universal Credit, which will take over all Tax Credit claims by 2017, will be introduced this year. It is therefore important that claimants ensure that the data held by HMRC about their claim is accurate.
Police are appealing for witnesses after crash near Ryde on the Isle of Wight. The incident occurred at Kite Hill on Thursday, April 25 at around 11.39am when the 89year-old driver of a Mercedes E200, which was travelling along the A3054 towards Newport, crossed the carriageway and collided with a Peugeot Expert taxi travelling in the opposite direction The elderly gentleman was taken by ambulance to St Marys Hospital, but sadly passed away in the early hours of Friday morning.
A 92-year-old woman who was a passenger in the Mercedes suffered minor injuries was also taken to hospital. A 45-year-old man who was the driver of the taxi also sustained minor injuries and was treated by paramedics at the scene. Officers from Isle of Wight Road Policing Unit are appealing for anyone who witnessed the crash to get in touch. Anyone with information can contact Shanklin Police Station by phoning 101. Information can be given anonymously by phoning the independent Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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and we would like to thank Andrew Turner for all his help in steering the bill through Parliament. We will now look at the best way of bringing this important part of the Islands
heritage back into use and back to life. We have already asked Islanders what they would like to see happen to these historic buildings and we will continue to seek their views.
Michael Smith (pictured) and his cousin Andrew Tomlin are undertaking a 25,000 mile journey, through some of the most dangerous countries and over the most unforgiving roads in the world on their Yamaha Tenere motorbikes. They are raising money for the Isle of Wight based charity Roll out the Barrel who provide clean water facilities for women and children in developing countries. The motorbikes are departing Southampton 21st May, with the actual journey starting on June 3rd from Halifax, Nova Scotia, heading over to Vancouver, left into the United States, travelling down to Mexico City, across central America to Panama, over the canal into Columbia then through Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Argentina and Chile to the most
southern mainland point, Tierra del Fuego, by the end of November. Roll out the Barrel are inviting motorbike enthusiasts to volunteer as part of the UK Support Monitoring team, based in the Isle of Wight. This is the chance to be involved in something really exciting said project manager Dennis Jones. We are not aware that this has been attempted previously and we are working hard to make this an unqualified success he added. Enthusiastic volunteers will help us achieve this. Michael & Andrew will receive the inaugural Tierra del Fuego Cup, as well as raising in excess of 25,000 for the charity. For more information, please contact Den via dennis@rotb.co.uk
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Ever wanted to make a music Theres always been a flamboyant air around Bestival. With a cheeky touch of chi-chi style and a knowingly arched brow, weve played host, over the years, to some of the most outrageous turns around, from the finest alternative cabaret to some deliciously debauched club action. So, with our spectacular 10th birthday fast approaching (from September 5th-8th), weve lined up the biggest and the very best array of ostentatious entertainment youre ever likely to see, as Bestival goes cruising! Bestival is ten years old this year and Id like to think that over the last decade of dancing at our beautiful festival weve been one of the most open-minded festivals in the world welcoming all It sure feels like that at 3am on a Saturday morning! This year weve teamed up with some of the UKs most dazzling trailblazers to bring some outrageous and uninhibited parties to the lower decks of HMS Bestival. Stand by for a cast of freaky girls and hot sailor boys stoking the fires as we steam towards the dawn See you at the bar, boys! Rob da Bank My brief was to help get the gays to the Island and this year Bestival will be flying the (rainbow) flag with pride. Im really excited to be bringing four productions to Bestival this year, including the debut of Drag with local drag performers, my solo show The Worst of Scottee and for the second year running my variety show Camp (not to forget the infamous Room Service) Scottee Thats right Room Service, London and New Yorks hottest gay party, is coming to our brand new venue The Port to hit you hard and deep with a festival premiere thats exclusive to Bestival 2013! There will be a soundtrack of killer underground house beats and aural stimulation from Go-Go Boys, plus some obligatory tranny madness thrown in for good measure, bringing Soho and the Meatpacking District to the Isle of Wight. Room Service takes you DOWNtown and keeps you UP all night with DJs Jodie Harsh, Kris Di Angelis and Severino. This is a deluxe gay dance party and a downright naughty secret. You want to know why this night is so deliciously infamous? Come and find out at the Port on Friday
I cant wait to get to Bestival, and were shipping the whole Room Service troupe from Soho to the Isle of Wight. Prepare for hot boys, go-go dancer action and crazy tranny madness set to a soundtrack of underground house. Thats my kind of party! Jodie Harsh Also celebrating a joyous tenth anniversary, were very pleased indeed to welcome back the fabulous Horse Meat Disco. A disco behemoth beyond compare, its the queer party for everyone where theyll be slipping a sensuous selection of Italo-disco, house, oddities and punk/funk onto the soundsystem for your delectation. Inspired by the music and inclusive ethos of New Yorks heady club scene in the 80s & 90s, the collective has garnered a unique reputation for throwing amazing parties with unmatchable sets. The quartet of DJs each mixes their own individual interpretations of the disco sound with a soundtrack that marries their expertise and shared knowledge and experience in the field. Expect all manner of dancefloor movers. But thats not all: after last years spectacular debut, Bestivals glorious adventure-land The Grand Palace of Entertainment is back! So leave your inhibitions at the door and crank up the fun factor On the outside, its a beautifully decorated traditional fairground facade. On the inside, its a rainbow coloured pleasureseeking, twisted, hot-house of fun. In the daytime, masters of entertainment Massive in China will be presenting an eclectic and
intriguing selection of comedy, cabaret, games, foot-stomping music, plus a generous sprinkling of other oddities and spectacles. The evenings will be a raucous and colourful ride So hold onto your glitter wigs! First up, the eminent Scottee is returning with a special edition of his naff variety show Camp, featuring turns from East London super-tranny, Jonny Woo. In a very special Bestival exclusive, Scottee has also dragged together some of the UKs most established names in female impersonation for an evening of sequins, hairspray and mouthing the words to Cher in Drag: A Cruise Ship Special. The irreverent kings of alternative karaoke, Hot Breath, will be bringing 10,000 songs for you to destroy, plus those who are brave enough can step up to the Cardioke challenge karaoke on a cross-trainer. Or you could try your hand at the Totally Exciting Championship of Household Games Tournament a competition bound only by a persons willingness to attach 50 clothes pegs to their face. The Social Club Cabaret will hit the Grand Palace in the face like a happy, bright and beautiful wet kipper, in true variety style, featuring acrobatic ballroom dancers and knife throwing housewives. Or if you think you can do better, then sign up for the Talent Show of the year and bring your special talents to the stage stick your toe up your nose or burp the alphabet. With prizes and fireworks, it goes without saying, the sillier the better!
Three times runner-up to be in the running for the Eurovision Song Contest star Trevi Fontayne is a dream come true just make a wish and hell sing you a song, from I kissed a guy and I liked it to Nuns just want to have fun. Or if that isnt enough sing-along nostalgia for you, then join Gino and his beautiful gameshow hostesses, The Velines, in 80s Italian extravaganza, Ginos Italopop Disco. Then hang around to dabble in some late-night debauchery with Bestival party monsters Sink the Pink, taking the Grand Palace into the wee hours. These adorable show-offs are the most energetic, addictive, colourful troupe of tranny divas this side of East London, with poptastic guilty pleasures party DJ sets and eyepopping shows all night. And for the last set on Sunday night, party with infamous rebel DJs Gutterslut, for a non-stop playground for freaks & geeks, transvestites, gays, straights, whoever, whatever: youre in! And not forgetting the delicious icing on the cake: the Grand Palace will be dressed from head to toe in outlandishly bonkers decor, presented by creative genius Alex Noble, artist, designer and dress-maker to Lady Gaga. Its going to be a colourful ride, friends. See you in wonderland! Dont forget they still have the Friday night headliner to announce, so keep checking www.Bestival.net and our Facebook, Twitter and Tumblr for all the latest action. And dont forget to tag your tweets #hmsbestival.
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Police are appealing for information after approx 2,000 in cash and jewellery were amongst items stolen during a burglary in Sandown on the Isle of Wight. The incident occurred at around 11.20pm on Tuesday, April 30 at an address in Newport Road, Sandown. Offenders have forced entry in through the garage doors then entered an office and stolen 48 sovereigns, various items of jewellery including a Hunter watch and at least 2000 in cash. The victim, a 73 year-old-man, disturbed the suspects and followed them to a nearby airfield, but lost them in the grounds.
The first suspect is described as a white male, aged 15 16 years old, Slim build, 5ft 7ins and Wearing a dark blue or grey top with the hoody up and dark coloured trousers The 2nd Suspect is described as a white male, aged 15 16 years old, dark hair, Slim build and Wearing a royal blue and white horizontal striped top which had a grey hood and dark trousers. He had a light coloured scarf covering his face Anyone with information can contact DC Rhian Fairweather at Newport DCID by phoning 101. Information can be given anonymously by phoning the independent Crimestoppers charity on 0800 555 111.
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Two young people who caused hundreds of pounds of damage to the public toilets at Seaclose Park will be cleaning them as part of their court order. The two appeared at Newport (Isle of Wight) Magistrates Court earlier this year and were referred to the Isle of Wight Youth Offending Team for nine months. As part of this, an agreement has been reached that they will be working with council cleaning contractors to see the amount of work that goes into ensuring public conveniences remain open for use. Amongst the damage caused to the toilets in October 2012 was a cistern pulled off the wall, tiles smashed, fires lit in the hand washing units and the disabled toilet broken into.
The damage cost the council nearly 750 to repair, and this cost has now been awarded to the local authority in compensation as part of the pairs sentence. John Metcalfe, Isle of Wight Council deputy director for economy and environment said; Any form of vandalism impacts on the local community. It is pleasing that this pair will be cleaning the very toilets they damaged as part of their court order so they can see first hand the efforts that go into ensuring facilities like these remain clean and open for the public. I hope this sends a message that mindless acts of vandalism will not be tolerated. Due to legal reasons, the names and identities of the two young people cannot be revealed.