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We held our first Coffee Morning on Saturday 23rd October 2021, when it was so good to see members and friends after the long break during Covid lockdown.
The Member's AGM & Social Morning on Saturday 2 October 2021. A very good attendance despite miserable weather.
Our Carnival display was in the old “Miss Packs” building in Cross Street, Ryde, during Carnival Week.
John James Smith Gawn is featured for September. He sacrificed his life in rescuing two children from drowning in Scratchells Bay.
In August, our busy research team added 31 biographical records to names on the website, including that of Frank Dyer, a nine-year-old schoolboy who was a Wolf Cub of the 1st Ryde Scouts.
We were very much blessed with glorious weather for the official opening of our New Research Room at the West Street Cemetery Resource Centre this last Tuesday.
Mr Louis Zink is featured for August, he ran a well-known hairdresser's business in Union street.
In July, our busy research team added 30 biographical records to names on the website, including that of Jean Rodolphe Du Thon, 16-year-old grandson of Mrs Lind of Westmont.
We are featuring Major Charles Sweetman who spent much of his military career at Albany Barracks.
In June, our busy research team added 31 biographical records to names on the website, including that of Mrs Mary Ann Gittens, wife of Mr. Francis George Gittens, manager of Yelf’s Tap, Church-lane.