Isle of Wight County Press: Jun 7th 1969: SEA RESCUE SCHEME – With the sounding of the maroon alarm, Ryde Sea Rescue organisation went into action on Thursday when a motor-vessel from Portsmouth Royal Navy Shore Establishment broke down in Spithead in the vicinity of the Sturrbridge Buoy. The craft with a naval officer and
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Isle of Wight County Press: May 3rd 1969: GYMKHANA – There were nearly 500 entries for the first event of the season at Ashey Road, Ryde, on Saturday. The windy conditions and swaying “wings” may have distracted the efforts of many newcomers, for it was the experienced Muddoon, with Miss BUTLER, of Bembridge, and Miss
Isle of Wight County Press: Apr 5th 1969: TRAFFIC DANGERS – If one is to judge by the frequency with which cars proceed in a westerly direction for the full length of both Lind Street and Garfield Road to turn left into West Street against the one-way traffic flow —it would suggest that the relevant
Isle of Wight Times: Mar 6th 1969: RACES – Motor-cycle races on the beach at Ryde. That is the suggestion of the I.W. Motor-cycle Club, the town’s Parks and Entertainments Committee was told on Thursday, when they agreed to meet club representatives to consider the idea in detail. Ald. CAPLE said he did not think
Isle of Wight Times Feb 6th 1969: MOTOR COACH OWNERS’ ASSOCIATION – At the annual dinner held at the Ponda Rosa, Ashey, Mr. SHOTTER, voiced concern about the sweeping alterations planned for Ryde Esplanade, in connection with a new western relief road. “We hope the interests of the coach operators will not be lost sight
Isle of Wight Times: Jan 9th 1969: BINGO AND BANDITS – Scheduled as a place of historical interest, Ryde’s Royal Victoria Arcade may be developed as an amusement centre, with bingo and gaming machines. Members of Ryde’s Public Works Committee on Monday night voted 6-1 in favour of trying to have the Union Street arcade
Isle of Wight Times: Dec 5th 1968: GAS FEDERATION – At the monthly meeting of the Women’s Gas Federation, held on Monday at the Southern Gas demonstration room, High Street, a Christmas party with games was enjoyed, with committee members serving the refreshments. Thirteen competition prizes were awarded and the charity box was opened and
Isle of Wight Times: Nov 7th 1968: CARNIVAL TREAT – The 350 children who took part in Ryde “Children’s Day” carnival procession this year, were entertained on Thursday at The Plaza Cinema, with a film show arranged by the Carnival Committee. They were also presented with a bag of sweets each. Nov 7th 1968: “HALLOWEEN
Isle of Wight Times: Oct 3rd 1968: LAST POST – On Sunday, Mr. Percy Thomas BUNNELL—known as “Bill”—retired after nearly 10 years as Ryde Head Postmaster. The previous night he was guest of honour at a farewell dinner held at the Osborne Oasis, Ryde. The occasion also marked the departure of Mr. John VALLENDER, 31,
Isle of Wight Times: Sept 5th 1968: PLENTY OF ORDERS – After the dismissal in June of 33 workers, the Binstead engineering factory, A. N. CLARK Ltd., announced a further 22 redundancies on Friday. This number would have been greater but for a large order just received by the company. Explained the Managing Director, Mr.