Historic Ryde Society is supporting Ryde Carnival Association during the Carnival Spring Walk, which will be following the route of the Carnival through Ryde.  It starts at 7pm on Wednesday 11th May at Hotel Ryde Castle on the Esplanade, and finishes at Bar 74 in Union Street with entertainment by Gina.  There will be a couple of pub stops along the way for discussions about the history of the Carnival. The Museum of Ryde will be taking along some exhibits from the collection for the walkers to view.  They will also be given vouchers for discounted entry to the Museum during May, to enjoy our full collection of carnival memorabilia and the rest of the displays.Everybody is welcome! More information about the event: Ryde Carnival.

We are pleased to announce that the Pub Quiz is back and will be on the last Thursday of each month. Unfortunately, Yelf’s are charging more for the room, so the price has raised to £4. This month it will be on the 30th September at Yelf’s Hotel, 7pm for 7.30 – 9.30pm or later!

The Society is very sad to report that two of our Trustees passed away during the Museum’s forced closure for Covid-19. John passed away suddenly and unexpectedly in July 2020.  His humour, knowledge of the Island music scene, anecdotes about the people of Ryde from his years with the Isle of Wight Council and supply of jam doughnuts will be missed, especially during quiet times in the museum. David, our secretary and archivist, passed away in May 2021 in Mountbatten Hospice, following many months battling with kidney problems.  Again, his humour, attention to detail, local knowledge and support for the Society will be sorely missed, as will his dealing with the many queries that were emailed in.

Wishing all our supporters, customers and volunteers a Merry Christmas and wonderful 2020!Please note we are closed from 23 December 2019 and reopen on the 4th January 2020 . See you then !

Margaret Rose returns to tell the story about the invasion of the Channel Islands, on Thursday, 19th September 2019, 7pm (for 7.30-9pm), at Yelf’s hotel, Union Street, Ryde.