Ryde

Carols and Mince Pies In Vernon Square

Dec 2nd, 2008 | By Citizen Media | Category: Christmas, Entertainment, Isle of Wight, Ryde

Annual Christmas Carols and Mince Pies in Vernon Square Gardens on Saturday 6th December 2008, from 5.00pm to 6.00pm.  Music provided by the Brass Ensemble of Ryde School with Hot Punch and Mince pies, all proceeds going to the up keep of this historically important Garden.



Wightlink Raiders @ Oakfield School

Nov 17th, 2008 | By Anna Symcox | Category: Entertainment, Isle of Wight, News, Ryde, Sport

A scheme to attract children to the sport of ice hockey is proving successful in Ryde. Pupils from Oakfield School in Ryde have been getting their skates on and learning about ice hockey thanks to a scheme pioneered by the Wightlink Raiders…



Island Car Parks Gain Quality Awards

Nov 11th, 2008 | By Simon Butler | Category: Awards, Council, Environment, Isle of Wight, Newport, News, Ryde

Two Isle of Wight Council maintained car parks have won awards that recognise reductions in criminal activity. ‘Park Mark’ accolades have been awarded to Coppins Bridge Car Park in Newport and St Thomas Street (Upper) Car Park in Ryde…



Woodwork Helpers For Haylands Farm

Nov 10th, 2008 | By Jenny Button | Category: Appeal, Isle of Wight Volunteers, Ryde

If woodwork is your thing then Haylands Farm in Ryde, is looking for volunteers to support their clients restoring furniture and on other simple carpentry projects including making bird and insect boxes.
Haylands Farm needs your support to continue the vital work for people with a learning disability, if woodwork isn’t your thing, there are lots [...]



Isle of Wight Picture Of The Year

Nov 10th, 2008 | By John Coles | Category: Advertising, Competition, Events, Isle of Wight, Lifestyle, Photography, Ryde

Calling all Isle of Wight Camera/Photography Club members the “All Island Picture of the Year” Competition 2008 is taking place at Binstead Community Centre in Ryde at 7.00pm on Wednesday 12th November.
To enter you must be a member of one of the Photography Groups on the Isle of Wight and you can enter a total of 2 mounted [...]



Recession @ The Venue

Nov 3rd, 2008 | By Lucy Johnson | Category: Advertising, Isle of Wight Event News, Music, Ryde

When the pennies are Tight, Recession on Saturday 8th November is the answer to a good night out.
Featuring the renowned DJ Bizzy from Club brand Twice as Nice playing commercial R & B, House & Garage with an exclusive V.I.P Area.
V.I.P. Drinks Promotions all night. Tickets £5 all night Doors 9pm-2am Age: 18+ Id required
The [...]



Work to Start On New Hostel

Oct 30th, 2008 | By Gavin Foster | Category: Business, Council, Environment, Government, Isle of Wight, News, Ryde

Work is due to start shortly on the new Salvation Army hostel in Green Street, Ryde. The project, that will bring £3.7 million of investment into the Isle of Wight, economy providing a much-needed boost to the local construction industry will also, once completed in 2010, contribute to a more comprehensive homelessness service for the Island…



PCSOs Support Community Events In Ryde

Oct 26th, 2008 | By Duncan Smith | Category: Isle of Wight, Lifestyle, News, Ryde

Police officers from the Ryde Safer Neighbourhoods Team are supporting events to strengthen links with local communities. On Saturday, a community fun day was held at Mayfield Middle School, a similar event will be held on Wednesday, 29th October at Oakfield Football Club in Slade Road, Ryde between 10.00am and 3.00pm…