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928 FOCUS.qxp_Layout 1 05/11/2019 11:32 Page 22SITUATIONS VACANT22 FocusMon-Fri: 09:00 - 17:30Tue: 09:00 - 19:30Sat-Sun: 11:00 - 15:00!!"#$%&&'()#*'+#",&"-'.#/)0"&"'!"#$%!&'()!*#++!,+)'-!./0(0-1!20,)-,)!3)!45!6/!6()/!*6/!0-$#/'-,)!!7#/86$)$! 96! ):8)/0)-,)! -)).).! '$! *#++! %/'0-0-1! ;0++! 3)! 10()-!$%'/%0-1! 6-! <=>?>>! '! .'@! ;6/A0-1! %6;'/.$! 9BC! 6-,)! ',&0)().!8'@!0-,/)'$)!'--#'++@?! D0-1! 2'#/)-! 6/! EFF'! 6-! >GH4G! IJGIII!8+)'$)!'+$6!)F'0+!KB!%6!&01&+0-)/6'.F'/A0-1$L&6%F'0+?,6F!YOURlocal computer shopIf you have recently had a fundraising event, don’t forget tosend in a report and let us know how much you raised andsend in any photos to accompany it.The Focus is the magazine to be noticed in, going out toover 7,000 homes and businesses.We are always looking for items of interest to publishfor our readers!LOSTSilver chain and pendant lost,if found please contact the office on01245 32 31 30Tel: 01245 426 163 | Email: info@ahead4.com117 Hullbridge Road, South Woodham Ferrers, CM3 5LLwww.ahead4.comWhy not come and join us atWindle Court for our Knit andnatter group ?We get together every Mondaymorning at 10.00 -12.00 for a nicecuppa and a chat.You will be made to feel mostwelcome !So don’t sit at home feeling lonely,come and join us, call 01245425980 for more information.FOCUS
928 FOCUS.qxp_Layout 1 05/11/2019 11:32 Page 23South Woodham Focus 23Traveller’sDiaryGREAVESEY DOES KENYAWeekend on the Isle of Wight - By Tim SaundersA weekend on the Isle of Wight gives the opportunity of discovering some wonderful litter free beaches.We sail from Portsmouth to Fishbourne with Wightlink. Arriving by car at the port near Gunwharf Quays it’s a matter of showing ourhome printed boarding pass and then queuing. Once on board the ferry we go outside to wave goodbye to Portsmouth and watch thewhite foam of the waves behind. It’s a bit wetter than usual on deck due to the heavy rain and we venture inside for the children to goto the play area complete with slide and climbing area. They thoroughly enjoy this. The boat seems very new and up to date with plentyof comfortable seating. It’s a surprisingly quick crossing taking around 30 minutes. The sun is shining when we disembark and drive toCowes.We’re able to find a side road to park with no time restriction and then saunter off towards the town. Soon the children discover a parkand demand to play in it. They’ve been ever so good. So how can we decline? Henry spots a policeman, who says, “Good morning.” AndHenry (3) becomes shy, for a change. After a while we all agree to head towards town. There is an array of independent and charityshops. Caroline and Heidi (6) stop to watch two street entertainers while Harriett (8), Henry and I window shop. We make our way to thewater’s edge to see the start of the world famous Cowes Week regatta, which we later learn is postponed due to bad weather. Apparentlyvisibility is very poor and there are strong winds. Hard to believe when our crossing was fine. The heavens have opened and everyone isducking for cover, apart from us. Despite this we do glimpse some action on the water.After our picnic in the car we make our way to Sandown to the AA 2 star Wight Bay Hotel, with its imposing and historic roadside frontage.There is ample parking for guests. An open mind is always important when staying in any hotel, no matter what the rating. Up the frontsteps and inside where we are greeted by an extremely helpful and friendly receptionist. That cannot be said of many hotels we havestayed in including some four star ones. We are informed that breakfast is between 730am and 9am and that check out is 1030am. It’salmost bang on the 3pm check in and Henry desperately needs the toilet, as only he can. Key in hand we dash up the stairs to our ensuitefamily room and Henry can now uncross his legs.The room has two single beds and one double; Henry shares with Heidi, despite his insistence on the double bed. The room, which hasa new carpet, is comfortable and clean with a sea view. There’s a good supply of hot water, too. So often we have stayed in so-calledluxury establishments where the hot water runs out.Time to explore Sandown. Leaving the car at the hotel without a worry we head down the road where there are various shops and furtheron, the seaside. What a joy. Here we can rest and have some fun. We’ve brought a bucket, spade and a kite. So while Henry is busybuilding sandcastles we un-wrap the kite and find that it’s very easy to fly. So often these can be complicated to operate but this is verychild friendly and perfect for daddy, too. The fairly strong sea breeze makes it soar high and for a long time. We all enjoy having a go.After a meal we retire to the hotel where there is entertainment in the bar from Tony, a singer and guitarist, who plays well-known hits.It’s great.A restful night’s sleep follows and in the morning there is a self-service breakfast in the dining room; cereal or cooked. We chat to otherguests as we queue.This is a very down to earth hotel with friendly staff who talk to you. After saying our goodbyes we head for Shanklin because Harriettneeds some new shoes and the hotel receptionist helpfully points us in this direction.Shanklin boasts another wonderful sandy beach with no litter in sight. Here we find ourselves back to building sandcastles and flying ourkite. However, we also do a spot of paddling and Harriett finds some sea snails that she rescues and then puts back in the sea.Our return crossing to Portsmouth with Wightlink is prompt and the little ones discover the cinema, which is showing Sing, a computeranimated film. They watch it for the duration of the trip.For more information visit:www.wightlink.co.ukwww.wightbayhotel.comSee the videos at www.travelwriter.bizFOCUS
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