beach cleaning volunteers

Find out how you can help with Sunday’s beach clean

Thanks to Adie Butler for sharing details of this beach clean coming up on Sunday. Ed


Following successful community action beach cleans, the Isle of Wight beach Cleaning Volunteers is organising another beach clean at Ventnor this weekend.

A great buzz
On the past three occasions, these have been well attended events where community volunteering has resulted in a really good buzz whilst doing something really positive for the Island’s beaches.

Sunday’s event will take place at St Catherine’s (Watershoot Bay), which has a lot of debris around after the recent storms.

Where to meet
Meeting at St Catherine’s, The Buddle Inn at 13:00, and then a walk down to the beach offering stunning views.

This beautiful location really is in need of some beach cleaning TLC and is a great way to spend a few positive hours.

Please park in the National trust car park on the Old Ventnor Road, or in The Buddle (space may be tight). The beach debris will be trailered up to The Buddle.

What to bring
Wear suitable footwear and gloves and appreciate this is an “own risk” activity.

The beach clean at St Catherine’s takes place on Sunday 6th April at 13:00.

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Mike Cave
7, February 2014 5:05 pm

I am convinced that the PFI contract with Island Roads is an absolute disaster. I hope I am wrong but all the signs of all talk and no action are there. The choice of roads to resurface first beggars belief. Cockelton Lane is a prime example. Why? The previous council have a lot to answer for and we might rue the day that this contract was given.

bayboy
Reply to  Mike Cave
8, February 2014 5:17 pm

Have you asked why? There is a logical plan that does seem strange to those who dont know why roads are being done in a specific order. Our town council has been briefed and it does make sense.

gullible's travels
7, February 2014 5:47 pm

If you constantly shift around in apparent unease and shake your head in disbelief at your own words, then what kind of person are you?!

The Sciolist
7, February 2014 5:49 pm

I concur. These people are now closing the town of Yarmouth.

The only alternative route takes ages and at present some of that is also closed.

Island Roads planning is comical without the laughs.

Cllr Chris Whitehouse
7, February 2014 7:49 pm

Marc Griffin has been an exemplary council officer: hard working, dedicated, effective and a pleasure to work with. Staff of his calibre are hard to find and he will be sorely missed. He is highly thought-of by his officer colleagues and Council Members alike. I for one wish him every possible success for his future.

Cllr Chris Whitehouse
(Newport West Ward).

steve s
Reply to  Cllr Chris Whitehouse
7, February 2014 8:48 pm

I can’t believe I’m saying this but I had to give Chris Whitehouse an up arrow! Marc Griffin is an excellent local government officer and will be greatly missed.

Jacqui
7, February 2014 8:14 pm

This man says one thing yet his body language says another. In my world shaking the head from side to side is a negative. He speaks positive yet his head says negative. Very interesting. And what’s with the rubbish guitar music in the background?

tiki
8, February 2014 4:18 pm

More importantly why is Edward Giles one of Island Roads ”lay assessors”.

Steve Goodman
Reply to  tiki
9, February 2014 10:21 am

At last: Eddie agrees with me on a PFI roads issue! (“Steve Goodman’s comment is rated +3 30.Jan.2014 8:30am If more assessors are needed, there are others with a keen interest & time to spare now, like Eddie Giles & his friends.”) How much does his role in the signing of the contact have to do with the loss of his seat resulting in him having the… Read more »

greenfiremouse
Reply to  Steve Goodman
9, February 2014 11:17 am

This reminds me slightly of Keith Simmonds recently been given the role of “consultant” at Cowes Enterprise College by the Chair of Governors (with “expertise” in what field exactly???).
It may be legal and can’t therefore not be officially called corruption, but it really makes you think.

The Sciolist
9, February 2014 11:31 am

Just like every person soundly rejected by the electorate, Edward Giles should just retire from public life.

The fact that he is now working with Island Roads is plain wrong – just like his ridiculous claim that the PFI would bring a billion pounds in economic benefit to the Isle.

John Nash
9, February 2014 11:43 pm

As I write this comment Undercliff Drive is collapsing at the Undercliff Glen site. This has been inevitable for several years. As the Council’s Cabinet report in 2007 said: “It could be argued that this project does not necessarily offer value for money as any work would be carried out on an active landslide.”. The Council then voted to abandon the notorious and unsustainable High-Point Rendel scheme.… Read more »

D A FARMER
20, February 2014 12:02 pm

Having read comments regarding Marc Griffin I must say that far from being helpful he has dismissed the problem of resurfacing roads with material that is dangerous to horses in an offhanded manner despite admitting that this is the case.Even one of the consultants for island roads has admitted that vibrovia does not meet the requirements for all road users.The council has a legal obligation to all… Read more »