Isle of Wight Observer: July 2nd 1921: SPORTS CARNIVAL – It has definitely been decided to hold the Annual Sports Carnival, Confetti Battle and Dancing promoted by the Ryde Sports Club on September 1st. The Carnival procession will start from the Front and it is hoped some twenty to thirty Decorated Cars, Motors, etc., will
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Isle of Wight Observer: June 4th 1921: SUMMER FETE – In connection with the St John’s Women’s Institute a Summer Fete will be held at Appley Hall meadow on Thursday 7th July which will be opened at 2 p.m. by Laura Lady SIMEON. June 4th 1921: FOR EX-SERVICE MEN – The Soldiers Club in Lind-street
Isle of Wight Observer: May 7th 1921: COAL STRIKE – The Ryde Parish Coal and Clothing Club commences today (Saturday) at the Boys School, Green-street. Apparently, they think there will be some coal obtainable by the winter at any rate. May 7th 1921: ASHEY RACES – Lieut. Col. PAINE received a notification from the National
Isle of Wight Observer: Apr 2nd 1921: THE COASTGUARD – In connection with the re-organisation and distribution of Coastguard stations, Ryde is included in those that are to be closed by Admiralty instructions. Apr 2nd 1921: EASTER BAND – An excellent programme was submitted both on Sunday afternoon and evening in the Western Enclosure by
Isle of Wight Observer: Mar 5th 1921: MOTOR ENGINEER’S CLAIM – A case was heard at the County Court on Wednesday in which H. HAPGOOD, John Street, Ryde, motor engineer, sued Thomas and Fanner, of Sandown, for £91. 0s. 3d. for work done and material supplied in connection with the overhauling of the motor char-a-banc,
Isle of Wight Observer: Feb 5th 1921: KICKED BY A HORSE – Walter BROWN, carter, of Barnsley Farm, was admitted to the County Hospital, this week, suffering from lacerated jaw, due to a kick from a horse, received at St. John’s-road Station, Ryde. He is progressing favourably, but it was stated he had a narrow
Isle of Wight Observer: Jan 1st 1921: CHRISTMAS AT THE POST OFFICE – A very large amount of business was done at Ryde Post Office, it was not by any means abnormal so far as cards with the seasons wishes are concerned. The parcels post showed no falling off but rather an increase on some
Isle of Wight Observer: Dec 4th 1920: DISTRICT NURSING – The County Education Committee has resolved to increase by 50 per cent the payments to the District Nursing Association whose nurses act as School nurses, from the 1st October, the amended amount for Ryde £15. Dec 4th 1920: FOOTBALL CLUB – All Saints has, at
Isle of Wight Observer: Nov 6th 1920: WAR MEMORIAL – The committee at All Saints having seen a “dummy” erected on the spot, have unanimously decided that the memorial shall be on the corner site looking down John-street. The work is progressing and parts of the inside memorial have already arrived. Total amount received £790.9s.11d.
Isle of Wight Observer: Oct 2nd 1920: HOCKEY CLUB – Colonel A. C. T. VEASEY has been invited to become president of a new hockey club “The Nomads,” which has been formed. Through the kindness of Major HARCOURT the old hockey field has been acquired for play on Thursdays and Saturdays. The club colours are