May 1976
Isle of Wight County Press
May 1st 1976: GUARDING THEIR PROUD RECORD – Ryde Sea Cadet Corps really know the drill. Recenttly, for the third year running, they won the Central District Guard Competition at HMS Excellent, Whale Island. The 16-strong team competed with units from all over the south in drill and colours routine. The cadets, aged between 13 and 17, were under the orders of Leading Seaman Leslie PEARCE, guard commander. Guard members were: Ordinary Seaman Bugler Clive FORD, Leading Seamen Neil EVEREST and Neil MITCHELL, Able seamen Christopher PLUMBLEY, Richard SCOTT, Malcolm BUCHANAN and Jeffrey FOSTER, Ordinary Seamen Trevor WEST, Peter WILKINSON, Paul BARTLETT, John LILLY, Keith BUCHANAN, Howard WILLIAMS, David LARBY, and Peter LALE.
May 1st 1976: OUT OF KEEPING – An application to use part of the Royal Squadron Hotel, at Union Street, Ryde, as a seasonal retail shop was rejected by Medina Planning Committee. They said the formation of a “kiosk shop” would be detrimental to the character of the hotel — which is a Listed building — and would be out of keeping with Ryde’s “outstanding” conservation area, in which it stands.
May 8th 1976: ENTERTAINED – Residents of Easthill House for the Deaf and about 90 local people over 70 years of age were entertained by Ryde St. John’s Women’s Institute on Thursday week, at the Western Hut. After tea the guests were given a well-planned entertainment. Attired in colourful costumes, St. John’s WI drama and choir members presented a feature entitled: ”Looking Back.” They gave songs and dances dating from a century ago.
May 8th 1976: RYDE’S RESCUE MEN – Ryde Lifeguard Corps this month celebrated their 20th anniversary, ready to deal with another summer of emergencies in the busy Spithead scene. Last year they answered 40 calls for assistance. Mr. JEFFRIES, captain, said that at present membership was “thin on the ground.” The corps had lost many valued members who had left the Island. They welcomed enthusiastic youngsters, not afraid of a little hard work.
May 8th 1976: RICHWAY SUPERMARKET – 45-48 High Street, Ryde, welcome you to their new store. They have everything under one roof, from Fresh Foods to Groceries and Household products. Double Stamps till 22nd May. There are a wide range of gifts available at the Pink Stamps Gift Centre, 65 High Street, Newport.
May 8th 1976: BANG ON TARGET – A new club has been formed at Ryde, the Indoor air-rifle target shooting club for parents and children who have an interest in target-shooting —without killing wild-life. The 1st Ryde (1st Binstead) Scout Group have offered the use of their headquarters at Binstead. The club is registered with the National Air Rifle Association.
May 15th 1976: SETTING A FASHION -Total entries were 37 in the Island Association of Youth Clubs Singer dressmaking, modelling and original design competition at Ryde Youth Centre. There was a “photo” finish in the senior modelling section. The single point separation of the first three was decided only after a second look by the judges.
May 15th 1976: ONLY THERE FOR THE BEER – Ryde’s Esplanade Pavilion was filled to capacity for the second annual “Beerex” event organised by the Island branch of the Campaign for Real Ale. The two-day exhibition was intended mainly for the local public, and tickets for Saturday were sold five weeks beforehand to supporters from all over the country. More than 1,000 people attended the exhibition to try some of the 40 quality “living” beers shown by 32 brewing firms.
May 15th 1976: GARDENS OPEN – The gardens of Cedar Lodge, Puckpool, Ryde, the home of Mr. and Mrs. P. GRIMALDI, will be open tomorrow under the National Gardens Scheme. Admission fees will be primarily in aid of retired district nurses’ benefit funds and the IW branches’ of the National Trust and the RNLI.