We hosted the usual yearly Birdwatch at the Heritage Centre in Ryde Cemetery on Saturday 25th January, when 12 people came in at various times during our period of opening.
During our advertised opening days/times there is always someone on hand in the Heritage Centre of Ryde Cemetery, who can assist and point you in the right direction.
Ryde Social Heritage Group invite you to join us for the annual RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch at Ryde Cemetery on Saturday 25 January 2025. The centre will be open from 10am till 2pm.
On Saturday 11 January, RSHG held its first Social Morning of the new year.
We are hosting a “Beat Surgery” at the Ryde Cemetery, on one day each month. Dates and times will be advertised here and our website calendar.
In December, our busy research team added 28 biographical records to names on the website, including that of Mr Claude Barton, tailor, who traded at 64 High Street, Ryde
The Wyatt family had a long association with the Isle of Wight, and Villa d'Este was their family home for many years.
The Meritorious Service Medal was awarded to Mr James Conway of Ryde.
A pleasing presentation took place on Friday, 27th June, in connection with the retirement of Mr. J. Walker, Chief Officer of the Ryde Coastguard, who on the 19th of June 1919 attained the 40th anniversary of his work in the service.
Mr Crabb, a well-know figure in the town, had spent all his life in the bakery and confectionery business.