Herewith the latest edition of our Arcadia Newsletter Arcadia Spring 2016 . More editions here.

40 years of interviewing famous people with John Hannam it was the main attraction for an audience of over 50, members and guests of the HRS on Wednesday, 16 March at Yelf’s Hotel. The successful event was organised by Diana and it raised £250 for the HRS fund.

THIS energetic Club have enjoyed the best ever season in their 94 year history. This season they won 19 cups, main highlight being winning the Sandown Bay Regatta. They were the only row- ing club to ever compete in the Sark-Jersey race. Their annual regatta held off Appley was a huge success. They won the junior pairs novice at Bournemouth Regatta and came second in the junior senior oars. They certainly made a clean sweep of the Island this season and remained unbeaten in every rowing event they attended. This is their first season away from the old H.Q. on Ryde Pier, and their best, for they have attracted far more members. For the first time ever they had to hire a ‘bus on the mainland to convey their supporters to the various events. Anyone interested in healthy sport with a really “with it” club should telephone Ryde 4068 for details. Apart from rowing this amazing Club have a Football team which plays almost every Sunday, a darts team and a rugby team. Age group for members? 10 to 70 and they record their grateful thanks to Ryde Borough Council for all the assistance and friendly advice they have received.