November 1976
Isle of Wight County Press:
Nov 6th 1973: FAIR – Charities combined for a fair at Ryde Youth Centre organised on Saturday by Ryde branch of Toc H. Mr. H. BRAZIER, secretary of the charity fair committee, said the event had been organised for small organisations who could perhaps not afford or need to hire the complete venue. He said each stall had cost charities £1.72. Total takings were £475.
Nov 6th 1976: ROTARY CLUB – Guests at Ryde Rotary Club’s weekly luncheon at the Prince Consort, Ryde, on Monday, were Mr. J. H. Hunter SCOTT, president of Rotary International British Isles, and Mr. G. WEEKS, district governor. More than 50 members and guests attended.
Nov 6th 1976: MOOD OF THE SEA – Portraits and seascapes predominate in an exhibition of oil and water colour paintings and pencil sketches by Island-born artist John FULFORD at the Ryde Gallery, George Street, Ryde. A self-taught artist, he has completed his paintings over the last 11 years in his spare time. One of his finest pictures of yachting subjects is a large oil painting on marine ply, “Zoraida off Cowes.”
Nov 6th 1976: PLAYERS IN FARCE – Ryde’s Bellevue Players has a dramatic change in material from their previous production with the thriller-farce “Wanted – One Body!” The Players seemed to enjoy the light-hearted romp of the ten-year-old play by Raymond DYER. “Their first opening night charity performance, raised £60 for the Mayors Goodwill fund.
Nov 13th 1976: RESIDENTS BACK PLEA – The controversial question of whether the site of Manpitts, Bullen Road, Road, should be used for agricultural or industrial purposes resulted in a “full house” at Medina Borough Council’s Planning Committee meeting on Tuesday. The 21 councillors were outnumbered by nearly three to one by members of the Pondwell Residents’ Association. The owner recently applied for permission for an agricultural dwelling, workshop, stable and garage on land previously designed for industrial use.
Nov 13th 1976: FILMS – Mr. D. EAMES showed films of a canal holiday, bell-ringing at Ryde Parish Church, and the life cycle of the ladybird at the monthly meeting of Ryde Horticultural Society at Caversham House. More than 50 attended.
Nov 13th 1976: PINTA STORY – Ryde Women’s Afternoon TG were told the story of your pints, from the cow to the table. This was the subject of a talk given by Mr. S. B. PALMER, of Unigate Foods Ltd. The talk was illustrated with slides, diagrams and posters showing methods of production and manufacture.
Nov 13th 1976: MAY BE DROPPED – The traditional “summer show” entertainment in Ryde’s Esplanade Pavilion, which has been staged for a number of years, looks almost certain to be scrapped. Faced with steadily rising deficit on the shows, members of Medina Borough Council’s Amenities Committee have been considering changes in the type of entertainment at the Pavilion during the summer season. They wanted consideration to be given to the possibility of providing food and drink, with dancing and entertainment.
Nov 20th 1976: GOLDEN RAIL SCHEME – First meeting at Ryde’s Victoria Hotel since restoration work began there, was Ryde Medina Holiday Association’s opening of the winter season. Members were told that Ryde had been reinstated in British Rail’s Golden Rail scheme and although only ten establishments were included for the coming season, it was hoped more would join if it was a success.
Nov 20th 1976: BOWMEN WARN – Bows and arrows which could be deadly in the hands of children have been stolen at Ryde. Now a warning to parents has been issued by Mr. J. V. YOUNG, publicity officer of the Wight Bowmen Archery Club, that the bows can kill. The theft was on the evening of Friday week when the Bowmen’s clubhouse at Appley Playing Fields, Ryde, was entered.
Nov 20th 1976: BUILDING – An application for the construction of 30 bungalows on a 7½-acre site adjacent to Buckland Gardens, off Spencer Road, Ryde, has been turned down by Medina Borough Council