Ryde Social Heritage Group research the social history of the citizens of Ryde, Isle of Wight. Documenting their lives, businesses and burial transcriptions.
RYDE SOCIAL HERITAGE GROUP
Based at Ryde Cemetery Heritage & Learning Centre. Preserving, documenting and promoting the social history of Ryde on the Isle of Wight.
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March 1976

Isle of Wight County Press

Mar 6th 1976:  DRIVERS NEEDED – An appeal from the WRVS meals on wheels delivery service, says this service is now becoming extremely precarious due to the lack of “stand by” drivers with their own cars to be called upon when necessary.  This service is one that deals with the “housebound” whose needs have been supplied by the social services, and not just for the aged.

Mar 6th 1976:  STRONG HEDGE – Ryde and East Wight Trades Council have suggested to Medina Borough Council their remedy for the frequently criticised traffic railings at Ryde Esplanade.  They advocate a strong hedge “right along the section.”  Delegates expressed the view that it was a good idea to put flower gardens in spaces between the railings.

Mar 6th 1976:  PANCAKE SOCIAL – The Social Committee of Holy Trinity Church, Ryde, raised about £9 for committee funds by organising a Shrove Tuesday pancake social at the parish room.  Buffet fare included more than 80 pancakes for a company of 55.  Entertainment was provided by the Sloopers folk singers (Martyn STANLEY and Leonard SMITH).

Mar 13th 1976:  ANYONE FOR CROQUET? – One of the least expensive yet little known outdoor sports is croquet.  Mr. Cyril POUNTNEY of Seaview, whose club, the Ryde Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club are concerned at the lack of new members.  Club premises are in Play Street Lane, Ryde. The Ryde club is a long-established one, this year they will be holding their 58th annual croquet tournament.

Mar 13th 1976:  NEW FURNITURE – Sixteen tables, 64 chairs and a green carpet runner down the middle of the dining room at the Women’s Royal Voluntary Service headquarters, Newport Street, Ryde, were officially handed over by Ryde Carnival Committee to the WRVS.  The gifts were received by Mrs. G. M. BURRIDGE, centre organiser.

Mar 13th 1976:  OUT OF TOWN STORE – During the final stages of the major public inquiry, it was claimed that a large scale, “out-of-town” department store at the former Ryde Airport site would mean the creation of “a wholly new shopping zone” which could destroy at least two local shopping centres.

Mar 13th 1976:  DEAF THEATRE – Public response to the first visit to the Island of the British Theatre of the Deaf proved disappointing.  The audience of about 140 at the Esplanade Pavilion, Ryde, on Wednesday, consisted principally of residents of Easthill Home for the Deaf, Ryde.  Although limited in size, the audience were enthusiastic about the performance.

Mar 13th 1976:  AGREEMENT – Mr. Roy CHARLES, works director of Trucast Limited, Ryde, said yesterday that from this weekend eight members of the staff would be made redundant.  This resulted from agreement between management and union representatives.

Mar 13th 1976:  CROSS COUNTRY – Bill ROSS, Ryde Harriers’ ever-green distance runner, maintained his fine form in this year’s British Veterans’ 10,000 metres cross country championship.  He finished third in his age group, with more than 50 runners behind him.

Mar 20 1976:  ALLOTMENTS – There has been a great deal of allotment neglect in the past, there is a need for more allotment societies to be formed and a better liaison with the responsible authorities on the Island.  In the Medina council area, there are eight allotments in Ryde, with the largest at Quarry Road, (106 plots) and the smallest at Smallbrook Lane (five plots).

Mar 27th 1976:  EVEREST TALK – Chris BONINGTON, leader of the British team who climbed Everest last year, will be guest speaker at Ryde Town Hall on May 14.  The evening is being organised by the IW Geographical Association, and the lecture will be called “Everest – the hard way.”