A member and volunteer from the earliest days of the Society, Ron was always very willing to get involved on the publicity side of things. He would be at the forefront of anything musical or theatrical, and helped with the various performances at the Methodist Church during the Society’s Grand Victorian Ryde Weekend in July 2011 (2/24), which commemorated 175 years of the Royal Victoria Arcade.  He even played the role of Father Christmas in the yet-to-be-restored basement of the Arcade, listening to MP Andrew Turner’s Christmas wishes! (2/30) Ever the showman, and especially happy in front of a microphone, Ron organised fund-raising musical evenings for the Society at Smallbrook Stadium, and hosted his own birthday parties at the Fleming Arms, Binstead (5/31), and then for his 90th, and last, at the New Holmwood Hotel, Cowes.  Always unforgettable occasions, guests were encouraged to join in with his renditions of popular songs from his younger days. Apart from the musical side, Ron wished to display his artistic side, and set about painting another photoboard to help fund raising for the Society.  Unfortunately, due to his increasing lack of mobility he was unable to finish it, but we still have fond memories of a beret-clad

Historic Ryde Society presents “The History of Town Criers” by Ryde’s very own Town Crier, Steve King at Yelf’s Hotel on Wednesday 18th July, 7pm for 7.30 – 9.00pm. Members £4, Visitors £5. Tickets from Ryde District Heritage Centre, or on the door.

This week (1st Jun –  7th June) is National Volunteer Week. Not only is this an opportunity to try and get some new volunteers but more importantly it is a chance to thank the volunteers HRS already have. It has been said on many occasions that the Society would not have got to where we are now without the backing of our wonderful volunteers. Not only those who give up their time to help with the smooth running of the Museum but also the hard working Committee and the development team who’s work in improving the Museum goes on.

HRS invites you to a talk by Pam Clements on “Ability Dogs 4 Young People” at Yelf’s Hotel on Wednesday May 30th 7pm for 7.30 – 9.00pm.

Herewith our new Issue of Arcadia: Arcadia Spring 2018 More editions here.