Ryde Social Heritage Group research the social history of the citizens of Ryde, Isle of Wight. Documenting their lives, businesses and burial transcriptions.

Based at Ryde Cemetery Heritage & Learning Centre. Preserving, documenting and promoting the social history of Ryde on the Isle of Wight.

Calendar 2026

Below is a list of future events in which Ryde Social Heritage Group will hope to participate. Further details will be added when they are finalised. These below are extra to the Heritage Centre being open every Tuesday 10am-1pm as usual.

2026

July –
4th Members & Visitors Social Morning, at the Baptist Church, George Street, Ryde, on Saturday, 10.30 till 12.30. With a talk by Mark Earp called: IW Cornucopia (3) “Veterans, Vectinisians, and Very tall tales.” Refreshments available to purchase when you arrive, and a Raffle.

21st Butterfly Count & Walk led by Richard Smout, Meet at the twin-chapels in Ryde Cemetery at 10.50am., walk begins at 11am. Light Refreshments available to purchase

October –
3rd Members & Visitors Social Morning, at the Baptist Church, George Street, Ryde, on Saturday, 10.30 till 12.30. (speaker and talk to be advised).