Thank you to everyone for taking part.
Here is the winners list. All crows were amazing.
Here is the list of winners for Brading Scarecrow Festival 2025.
Results from the Judge.
Family : 1st – 4 Station Gardens
2nd – Ruffwell Station Gardens
3rd – 7 High St
Adult: 1st – High St – Stocks
2nd – 35 New Rd
3rd – Rowborough Corner Cottage
Children: 1st – Linden Lodge The Mall
2nd – Outside Brading youth Club
3rd – 52 High St.
Group: 1st – St. Mary’s Church
2nd – The Shed, Beechgrove Park
3rd – New Town Hall
The 2nd Edition of the ‘A stroll through Brading’s tranquil churchyard’ is now available. This edition, which has a few minor corrections and additions, can be purchased for £15. Either pop into the Old Town Hall, which is above the stocks next to the church, or email Liz on: primroseruby@btinternet.com
The book looks at the lives of many of the individuals who lived in Brading and had an impact on it over the last four centuries. In conjunction with the church, it compliments their info point and acts as a guide book to the church and churchyard.
All the money raised goes towards the upkeep of the Old Town Hall.
The Old Town Hall is open daily from 11:00 – 15:00 (volunteer dependent).
Brading Community Partnership welcomes back animals for the summer.
We are delighted to be taking care of young pigs and chickens again this year on Brading Community Meadow. We will also be welcoming some lambs next week. The Young people who come to the youth club really enjoy caring for and learning about the animals. The people of Brading are welcome on the meadow at any time and this summer we will have lovely places to sit and take in the peace and quiet thanks to a generous grant from Asda. Do come along and see the animals but please do not feed them!
If you would like to volunteer to feed and care for the animals we have morning and evening sessions available where you can learn about looking after the animals under the supervision of our Community Farmer. To find out more contact Kate on 0797421143
Have your say – Southern Water Consultation for the IOW.
(click on the links below)
BRADING RESIDENTS – PLEASE HAVE YOUR SAY ABOUT THE POSSIBLE CLOSURE OF BRADING SCHOOL
The Isle of Wight school place planning statutory consultation process is now open!
Various factors have contributed to a drop in the birth rate, leading to fewer children attending primary school on the Island.
By September 2027, it’s forecast that unfilled school places will rise to 3,056. This can put schools at risk and impact the quality of education for Island children, as funding is based on pupil numbers.
Following the report on of school place planning, and a vote at Cabinet on Thursday 12 December, the Isle of Wight Council has now launched the next stage of the statutory consultation process.
Please follow the link below and let us know if you agree or disagree with the closure of the school in your area. There will also be a section for your thoughts/ feedback.
The statutory consultation runs from Friday 3 January for four weeks and closes on Monday 3 February 2025.
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Zombie-style knives and machetes ban has come into effect
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Zombie-style knives and machetes are now banned from today under new legislation brought in by the Government to strengthen existing knife crime laws and to take dangerous weapons off the streets.
Throughout the summer, designated police stations were made available for you to surrender these weapons safely and legally, and claim compensation if you were eligible to. Now this opportunity has come to an end with the ban in place from today.
It is one of multiple measures the Government is going to implement to tackle knife crime in our country. Further bans, tougher restrictions on online sales, and prevention methods to stop young people being drawn into crime are expected to be a part of those measures.
What is a zombie knife?
These are bladed weapons with:
- a plain cutting edge
- a sharp pointed end, and
- a blade of over eight inches long
Which also has one or more of the following:
- a serrated cutting edge over two inches long
- more than one hole in the blade
- spikes
- more than two sharp points in the blade
What does the new law mean?
It is now illegal to own specific types of zombie knives and machetes. The law prohibits the possession, sale, manufacture, or transportation of these weapons.
Find out more here.
What could happen if I have one of these banned weapons?
Individuals found in possession of these prohibited weapons could face significant legal penalties, including imprisonment. The maximum sentence for possession of banned weapons is set to increase from six months to two years.
Tactical Lead for knife crime, Inspector Sarah Nicholson, said: “We must stop these dangerous knives ending up on our streets and in the hands of criminals. Officers will take robust and positive action towards anyone found in possession of any of these knives in order to protect our communities and keep them safe.”
In 2023, we permanently installed surrender bins so that they are accessible all year round for knives or weapons to be disposed of across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, but no compensation is being offered, you can find where these are here.
If you have any information about knife crime you can report it on our website or call 101. Always call 999 in an emergency.
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A NEW APPROACH FROM OUR CHURCH – St Mary-the-Virgin – Brading
We are delighted to announce that from September 1st we are now back to offering a service every week.The 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month will be a Service of the Word, which is shorter and less formal than a Communion Service.
We will be trialling different formats.The 1st and 3rd Sunday will still be a Eucharist.All services start at 09.30 and everyone is welcome. We serve refreshments afterwards.
St. Mary-the-Virgin PCC
OLD SCHOOL CAFE
Going for a walk in Brading on a Monday or Thursday between 10am – 1pm and fancy some reasonably priced refreshments?…then why not call in at the OLD SCHOOL CAFE, HIGH STREET, BRADING. PO36 ODH… free parking for patrons. Dog friendly, cyclist and walkers welcome. Bacon Baps are a favourite!!..or the toasted teacakes, home made cakes etc.
This week in the meeting room, MUSIC MONDAY are meeting –
Also meeting BRADING BOOKENDS BOOK CLUB.
On Thursday, why not join the Brading Chess group or the Crafty Crew, knit and natter group.
Warm Welcome awaits, so not why join us?
The Brading Youth & Community Centre is run by Brading Community Partnership, a registered charity, providing services to the community from the Youth to the older generation. The centre depends greatly on volunteers giving their time willingly and make this centre a success….If you would like to volunteer, please get in touch. The café would love to have more helpers.
We want to hear from everyone in the community. Make sure your voice is heard!
Learn more, have your say, and help us create a better education system https://orlo.uk/statutory-
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