Ryde Town Council

🅿️ FREE PARKING TONIGHT at CO-OP & St THOMAS STREET CAR PARKS FOR MERRY & BRIGHT! ✨

🅿️ A huge shoutout to our amazing friends at Co-op Ryde for generously offering FREE parking for the event from 4pm - you don’t need a ticket. Park up and go! ✨

🅿️ Free parking from 4 PM onwards at St Thomas Street Long Stay and St Thomas Street Short Stay Car Park! ✨

Working in partnership with The New Carnival Company and Ryde Business Association 🎄✨

Young Enterprise is bringing the sparkle to Merry and Bright this Saturday! 🌙✨

Visit Yelfs Hotel, where the talented students from Young Enterprise will be showcasing and selling their unique gifts born from their new business ideas.

🎉 Event Details:
🗓️ Date: December 9th
🕕 Time: 10-4
📍 Location: Inside Yelfs, Ryde

Let's come together as a community to support and encourage them on this exciting entrepreneurial journey.

🎅✨ Step into Santa's Grotto at Island Photo Centre Ltd at Merry & Bright on Friday 8 December!

🎟️ Book your spot for just £3!
🎁 Includes a quality gift for the little ones
📷 Professional photographs by the fantastic photographers at the shop available to purchase instantly

🌟 Secure your spot now by booking at: www.eventbrite.com/cc/merry-and-bright-2023-2883979

✨Late-Night Shopping Alert! Many of Ryde's brilliant businesses are keeping their doors open for you to enjoy the festivities. Here's a glimpse of the fantastic line-up of entertainment and a list of venues below hosting a wide array of performances and entertainers over Friday and Saturday for Merry and Bright:

✨Royal Victoria Arcade - fantastic Craft Market on Friday evening and Saturday.
✨Island Photo Centre Ltd - visit Santa in his Grotto on Friday evening and have your photo taken. (£3 per visit to Santa, with optional photography and printing at an additional cost)
✨Black Sheep Bar, Isle of Wight -musical performances downstairs on Friday evening and Saturday evening.
✨Artisan Cocktail Bar & Grill - poets corner, spoken word, and more performances.
✨The Toy Shop IOW - music and storytelling on both days to entertain you while you shop
✨Yelfs Hotel - variety of performers on Saturday and Young Enterprise pop-up shop

Due to limited space in these venues, please book a FREE ticket. Please visit: www.eventbrite.com/cc/merry-and-bright-2023-2883979

🎄✨ Exciting News! The Royal Victoria Arcade is set to sparkle at the Merry & Bright Craft Market, thanks to the fantastic efforts of Ryde Business Association ! ✨🎁

- Friday, 8th December: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
- Saturday, 9th December: 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Featuring a stunning array of local craftspeople and artists:

✨ The Wight Smoke: Traditional Polish smoked meats and sausages made on the Isle of Wight.
✨ BamBoojum-Handmade reusable fabric Christmas crackers and snoods!
✨ The Wight Pencil - Pencil drawings inspired by Island Life, including cards, prints, homeware, ceramics, and gifts.
✨ Radiglú - Beautiful macrame jewelry.
✨ MadebyKats - Creator of homemade gifts.
✨ Blackbird Handcrafted: Leather items made on the Isle of Wight.
✨ Tamanna: Handmade Henna Cards, candles, diaries, and gifts.
✨ ChocAlicious: Handmade chocolates and chocolate products from the Isle of Wight.
✨ PrettyThings by Anastasia: Stocking fillers, handmade Christmas stockings, gifts, warm winter scarves, and more!

🍷🥧 Treat Yourself:
- Mulled Cider
- Mince Pies
- Sausage Rolls
- Pinecone Brownies

🎄✨ The Ryde Xmas Pub Quiz! ✨🎄

🎁 What's in store for you?
- FREE Mince Pies 🥧
- Amazing Prizes from Local Businesses 🎉
- Ale and Mulled Wine 🍻🍷
- Xmas Raffle 🎟️
- Cozy up by the Open Fire 🔥

Hosted by GracesBakery & Star Coffee & Ale House in aid of Tidal Family Support!

Spread the joy and bring your friends!

🌦️ Weather Update for Merry & Bright!

We are all keeping a watchful eye on the forecast and we're crossing our fingers that the predicted wet and windy weather blows straight past us!🤞 However, should Mother Nature have other plans, here's the lowdown:

Announcement Time: Keep your eyes peeled on The New Carnival Company page at 3pm on Friday for any updates regarding Friday evening's events, including the lantern parade. Similarly, they’ll be making another announcement at 11am on Saturday if there are any changes to the day.

Rain or Shine: Fear not! All indoor entertainment is a GO, rain or shine. Some outdoor plans might find their way to alternative venues if needed.

Stay Tuned: Head to The New Carnival Company page at 3pm on Friday for the latest updates.

We're keeping a close eye on the weather forecast for the weekend, and keeping all our fingers crossed that the predicted wet and windy weather blows straight past us! But, if we do need to make any changes to the programme we will make an announcement at 3pm on Friday regarding Friday evening's events including the lantern parade, and similarly we will make an announcement at 11am on Saturday if anything is changing.

Whatever the weather all the indoor entertainment will go ahead, and other things that were planned for outdoors might be moved to alternative venues.

So check back here at 3pm on Friday for any updates!

Not only is the Merry & Bright celebration is extended until Saturday, you can also join in the festivities at the Charities Together Christmas Fayre! 🤶🎅

🌟 Highlights:
- 🎨 Christmas Arts and Crafts
- 🛷 Photo with Santa in his Sleigh
- 🤝 Learn about Local Charities
- 🎄 Christmas Decorations Stall
- 📚 Books, Clothes, and Bric-a-Brac
- 🍰 Cakes and Hot Drinks

📍 Where: Ryde Methodist Church Hall
📅 When: Saturday 9th December
🕙 Time: 10 AM - 4 PM

🎄 Get ready for an unforgettable weekend at Merry & Bright! 🎄

Join us for a magical blend of outdoor entertainment, late-night shopping, Santa's Grotto, and diverse indoor venues on Friday and Saturday 🎉

🌟 Santa Sleigh in Binstead! This Thursday, 7 December 6pm onwards ⬇️

📍 Route:
Pell Lane, Grange Avenue, Winston Avenue, Wellington Road, Trafalgar Drive, Hillrise Avenue, Binstead Lodge Road, Verwood Drive, Parkway, Coniston Avenue, The Mall, Greenway, Parkway, Sandpath, Arnold Road, Cemetery Road, Binstead Road, Ringwood Road, Jellicoe Road, Broadway Crescent, St Vincent’s Road, Mayfield Road, Pell Lane, Pellhurst Road, Playstreet Lane

🎅 Meet Santa at:
- Binstead Community Centre
- Binstead Arms

🎅 Live Tracking:
Follow his journey LIVE! Check out the tracking link on the Isle of Wight Round Table page on the night.

FREE PARKING TOMORROW in all Isle of Wight Council long-stay car parks from 12 pm to 6 pm for small business Saturday!

Explore Ryde's array of unique independent shops and discover great spots to grab a drink or a bite to eat! 🛍️🍹

🎄✨TOMORROW the Wight Brainy Bunch Christmas Market 10am - 4:30pm✨🎄

🎁 Experience the Christmas magic with:
✨ Santa's Grotto
🎨 Kids Crafts
❄️ Inflatable Snow Globe
🎤 Entertainment
🛍️ Unique Stalls
🍭 Festive Refreshments

Bring your family and friends and support a great cause!

Are you a home-educated young individual seeking to connect with other home Ed young people? Look no further! Join Network Ryde Home ED session every Tuesday from 12:30 to 2:30.

Sessions are specially designed for those who would typically be in school years 7 to 13.
🗓️ Every Tuesday
🕧 12:30 - 2:30
📍 Network Ryde, 147 High Street

Home ED sessions…. learning is not just in books; it's in the friendships we make and the experiences we share.

The newest installation at Re:Box is the creation of Ryde-based artist Donna Jones MBE. Donna's inspiration stems from her father, who brought back a collection of Japanese paintings after the Korean War during her youth. Influenced by artist-calligrapher Toko Shinoda and fashion designer Yohji Yamamoto, her work consistently features origami, ancient script, the colour red, and a sense of balance.

We find her work truly captivating! 🤩

How cool is this? Our latest installation has been created by Ryde-based artist Donna Jones Mbe. As a young man, Donna's father returned from the Korean War with a collection of Japanese paintings which profoundly inspired her. Further influenced by artist-calligrapher Toko Shinoda and fashion designer Yohji Yamamoto, you'll find origami, ancient script, the colour red and balance as common elements throughout her work. We love this! Ryde Town Council

🔥✨ A Blazing Spectacle! ✨🔥

Don't miss the incredible Wyldfire Fire Performers at Merry & Bright on Friday 8 December! Prepare to be amazed as Stix Guy Kai - Insured Fire Juggler lights up the night! This is one fiery show you won't want to miss!

🔥 Time: 7:00 PM
🔥 Location: St Thomas’ Sq (Netwest)

Check out the full lineup of entertainers on the digital programme!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1MLBkFBM7yLMxQbjDXVOIGoX6_VUYBbhl/view?fbclid=IwAR1yAOLqsHBuresfNmkiH9n-CTZPK7g672u8tSF8VcxgV3Z8OeT4cIuRwio

✨Just several of the standout performers at this years Merry & Bright event!!

Check out the full lineup of entertainers on the digital programme!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1MLBkFBM7yLMxQbjDXVOIGoX6_VUYBbhl/view?fbclid=IwAR00491HFRByqWki5WeJi6EqEP7tJ-35KtEwaQf28BXrSJg6VQiWfUQ5bDE

✨ Don't miss out – find out when and where the festive magic happens! 🎤

PLUS on Friday 8 December...
🅿️Free parking from 4 PM onwards at St Thomas Street Long Stay and St Thomas Street Short Stay Car Park! ✨
🅿️ A huge shoutout to our amazing friends at Co-op Ryde for generously offering FREE parking for the event from 4pm

Tomorrow we have Cllr Jess Higgins, she will be happy to take questions from any Ryde resident regardless of which ward you live in.

📍Ryde Library
📍Wednesday 29 November
📍5.30pm - 6.30pm

It’s a good opportunity to bring up any problems you have in your area and learn more about what your Town Council can do for you.

The aim is to encourage face-to-face meetings with Councillors in a relaxed setting.

Sessions will be held every week.

🎄✨ Festive extravaganza at Christmas Market!

🎁 Experience the Christmas magic with:
✨ Santa's Grotto
🎨 Kids Crafts
❄️ Inflatable Snow Globe
🎤 Entertainment
🛍️ Unique Stalls
🍭 Festive Refreshments

Date: Saturday 2 December
Time: 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Location: Ryde Fire Station

Bring your family and friends and support a great cause!

🎄✨ Christmas Fayre hosted at the East Wight Sixth Form! 🎁

TOMORROW - Thursday 23 November come and support the Ryde Young Enterprise team from 4:30 PM to 7:30 PM at Play Street Lane.

Offering a charming array of products from local small businesses across the island, featuring everything from exquisite jewellery to beautifully crafted wooden pieces.

‼️Fraud and Scam Event - Friday 8th December 2023 .

Join Barclays UK Community Social and Isle of Wight Police at Ryde Town Council on Friday 8 December for hints and tips on how to protect yourself against fraud and scams.

You don't have to be a Barclays customer to attend, just drop in from 10:00 – 13:00

Scams & fraud happen every day but with Christmas is coming up a lot more people will be internet shopping and fraudsters will be ready to strike!

🎄✨ Don't miss the sparkle with Quivers as they switch on the Christmas tree lights! ✨ 🎄

📅 Friday, 1st December
🕔 17:00 - 17:30
📍 Minghella Square, Ryde

This is an evening not to be missed!! Bring your friends and family for a memorable evening!

FREE PARKING 🎄✨ The countdown begins! Only three weeks until Merry & Bright lights up our town! 🌟 No excuse to miss out on the festive fun with FREE parking options on Friday 8 December:

🅿️ Free parking from 4 PM onwards at St Thomas Street Long Stay and St Thomas Street Short Stay Car Park! ✨

🅿️ A huge shoutout to our amazing friends at Co-op Ryde for generously offering FREE parking for the event from 4pm

Working in partnership with The New Carnival Company and Ryde Business Association 🎄✨

A BIG thank you to everyone who joined us last weekend for our Remembrance Sunday Service and Parade. It was a sea of faces, young and old, coming together to honour and remember.

Over 500 people filled All Saints Church, followed by another 300+ individuals joining us at the War Memorial!🫶

All Saints Church, Ryde with St Michael and All Angels, Swanmore
Wight Diamonds Marching Band
5th Ryde Scout Group

Reminder: If you are eligible for support, households will receive payments on or by 19 November.

UK government For more information: https://helpforhouseholds.campaign.gov.uk/...

⚠️YELLOW WARNING OF RAIN

The Sandbag store at Simeon Street Recreation Ground, Ryde is open.

What to expect:
▪️ Flooding on roads may make journey times longer.
▪️ Bus services probably affected with journey times taking longer.
▪️ Flooding of homes and businesses is possible.
▪️ Some interruption to power supplies and other services possible

🌟 Join the lantern parade at Merry and Bright in Ryde on Friday, December 8th! 🏮✨

Be a part of the magic by creating your own willow and tissue lantern with The New Carnival Company artists at a community workshop!

When: Saturday, November 25th
Where: Ryde Methodist Church Hall, Garfield Road
Time: 11 am - 2 pm
Cost: £7 per lantern

Suitable for all ages; all children must be accompanied by an adult.
Booking is essential! Email [email protected] or call 01983 716095 to secure your spot.

Was your home or business directly affected by recent flooding?

From 8am today, Wednesday 15 November you will be able to apply for government funded support on Isle of Wight Council’s website- CLICK ON THE POST FOR THE LINK

There are different types of support available:
✅ The Community Recovery Grant is for flooded households in affected areas. You can apply for up to £500 to help with immediate costs. The grant is available to primary homes that have suffered internal flood damage, or for people who were not able to live in their property, as a direct result of Storm Babet between 19 and 25 October.

✅ The Business Recovery Grant is for small-to-medium sized businesses in affected areas. You will be eligible for up to £2,500 from the Business Recovery Grant to help you return quickly to business as usual.

✅Council Tax Discount and Business Rate Relief Schemes
Flooded households may also be eligible for a 100% council tax discount for a minimum of three months. This means you will not have to pay council tax during this period. After three months, if you have not been able to return home, you may not have to pay council tax until you move back to your home.
Businesses that have not been able to operate due to flooding at their premises may be eligible for 100% Business Rates Relief for a minimum of three months.

Please send as much information as possible. You can upload supporting evidence like photographs of the damage when you apply. They may also need to visit your property.

Do you need help with your application?
Email [email protected] or call 01983 823111.

The Ryde Help Centre in Ryde Library will also be open tomorrow, Wednesday 15 November 10.30am to 7.30pm to help people complete their applications. The help centre will be closed between 2.30 and 3.30pm.

Appointments can also be booked at Newport Help Centre (at County Hall) by calling 823111.

Was your home or business directly affected by recent flooding?

From 8am tomorrow, Wednesday 15 November you will be able to apply for government funded support on our website https://orlo.uk/manC4

There are different types of support available:
✅ The Community Recovery Grant is for flooded households in affected areas. You can apply for up to £500 to help with immediate costs. The grant is available to primary homes that have suffered internal flood damage, or for people who were not able to live in their property, as a direct result of Storm Babet between 19 and 25 October.

✅ The Business Recovery Grant is for small-to-medium sized businesses in affected areas. You will be eligible for up to £2,500 from the Business Recovery Grant to help you return quickly to business as usual.

✅Council Tax Discount and Business Rate Relief Schemes
Flooded households may also be eligible for a 100% council tax discount for a minimum of three months. This means you will not have to pay council tax during this period. After three months, if you have not been able to return home, you may not have to pay council tax until you move back to your home.
Businesses that have not been able to operate due to flooding at their premises may be eligible for 100% Business Rates Relief for a minimum of three months.

Find out more and apply for the different schemes on our website from 8am tomorrow.

Please send us as much information as possible. You can upload supporting evidence like photographs of the damage when you apply. We may also need to visit your property.

Do you need help with your application?
Email [email protected] or call 01983 823111.
The Ryde Help Centre in Ryde Library will also be open tomorrow, Wednesday 15 November 10.30am to 7.30pm to help people complete their applications. The help centre will be closed between 2.30 and 3.30pm.
Appointments can also be booked at Newport Help Centre (at County Hall) by calling 823111.

Tomorrow we have Cllr Diana Conyers, she will be happy to take questions from any Ryde resident regardless of which ward you live in.

📍Ryde Library
📍Wednesday 15 November
📍5.30pm - 6.30pm

It’s a good opportunity to bring up any problems you have in your area and learn more about what your Town Council can do for you. The aim is to encourage face-to-face meetings with Councillors in a relaxed setting.

Sessions will be held every week.

Have you seen the incredible transformation at Ryde Skatepark? A massive shoutout to everyone who played a part in this revamp, with a special mention to Ryde SkatePark Users and Wight Trash! 🙌

The Town Council is working with Wight Trash to shape the future of our beloved Skatepark. Together, we're working on some exciting long-term plans!

Ryde Skatepark's remarkable transformation: Community spirit fuels concrete makeover Skateboarding community and Wight Trash unite to revamp Ryde Skatepark with concrete obstacles

We welcome all members of the public to attend the Town’s Remembrance Sunday Service at All Saints Church and The Act of Remembrance at Ryde War Memorial.

Order:
09:15 Parade forms up in Station Street
09:30 Parade marches off to All Saints Church
10:00 Church Service. After the service, the parade reforms and marches to Lind Street
10:45 Act of Remembrance at the War Memorial, followed by wreath laying

Let's come together as a community to pay our respects.

‼️Parking Enforcement - Parking suspension for TOMORROW, Remembrance Sunday.

There is parking suspension in place for all parking bays in Lind Street for Remembrance Sunday, 12 November. This is to allow space for the Parade and the service at the War Memorial.

We ask that you do not ignore these signs, enforcement action will be taken.

📍10:00 Church Service. After the service, the parade reforms, and marches to Lind Street
📍10:45 Act of Remembrance at the War Memorial, followed by wreath laying

The suspension will come into place from 09:00

🌎 Join Planet Aware beach clean this Saturday to help stop harmful litter from reaching the ocean and collect vital data that they can use to bring about positive change for our seas.

Beach stretch: Ryde East To Puckpool Park
Date and time: 11 Nov 2023, noon to 1 p.m.
Meeting point: Please meet by Appley Tower

Capacity:
15 volunteers - 8 spaces left

Home Marine Conservation Society. Healthier ocean. Healthier planet.

Join Keert.ukmission to support the Oakfield Community Pantry in delivering essential goods to those who need it most!

Keert.uk lends a helping hand to Oakfield Community Pantry, ensuring that members facing mobility or anxiety issues receive the vital supplies they deserve.

Their volunteers are the heart of this incredible effort, and they’re in search of individuals like YOU to join their team.

Why volunteer with them?
✨ Enjoy fresh air and exercise.
✨ No gym membership fees required.
✨ Feel good giving back to your community.

Get in touch with KKeert.uktoday!

Community Pantries

In Ryde, we deliver on behalf of the wonderful Oakfield Community Pantry to their members that are unable to access the main pantry due to mobility or anxiety issues.

It's one of the more satisfying jobs we do - everyone involved is lovely and always happy to see our riders!

We're on the lookout for volunteers that can help with the demand for this service in Ryde.

Get in touch if you'd like some fresh air exercise without the cost of a gym membership, and that does good for the community as a bonus

❓ What to do with your sandbags❓

Please see the below advice on what to do with your sandbags and how to safely handle any that have been contaminated after the recent floods.

Unused sandbags:
🔸 Wherever possible, store full bags that have not come into contact with floodwater in a dry shady place to use again if you need them in the future.
🔸Sacking material is normally biodegradable and will perish if left in place for a long time.
🔸You can empty sacks and keep them dry for re-use.
🔸Store the sand in your garden, or yard for future use.
🔸If you do not want to store the sand or the bags, once empty the bags can be placed in your normal household waste and the sand dug into the garden, if you have one, or taken to the household waste recycling centre.

Used sandbags:
🔸Sandbags tend to retain contaminants such as sewage and oils when they come into contact with floodwater.
🔸Ensure you wear gloves and wash hands thoroughly after handling.
🔸If sandbags are contaminated by floodwater, you should take them to your local household waste recycling centre and inform the staff that they have been contaminated.
🔸Where this is not possible you should seek advice from the Isle of Wight Council on 01983 823111 to find out if other options are available to dispose of the sandbags.
🔸Do not place full sandbags or the sand in your household waste.
🔸Do not allow children to play with the sand or place it in sand pits due to the risks from possible contamination.
🔸If in doubt, contact the Isle of Wight Council’s environmental health department on 01983 823000 for advice.

⁉️ Are your sandbags contaminated?❓

The below info will help identify whether or not sandbags are contaminated.

Used sandbags are not classified as contaminated if:
🔸Used to retain surface water / ground water, which has had no or short term and limited exposure to sewage.
🔸Do not smell of sewage or oil.
🔸Shows no visual signs of being contaminated by sewage or oil.

Used sandbags are classified as contaminated if:
🔸Used to retain raw sewage.
🔸Used to protect/retain sources of oil.
🔸Used to retain surface water/groundwater, which has had continual exposure to sewage or oils.
🔸Smells of sewage or oil.
🔸Shows visual signs of being contaminated by sewage or oil.

You can book a slot for same day booking at our recycling centres here: https://www.iow.gov.uk/hwrcbooking/?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=Orlo

For more helpful advice please see IWC flooding advice page: https://www.iow.gov.uk/keep-the-island-safe/severe-weather/flooding/?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=Orlo

Remembrance Sunday Service

We invite you to the Town’s Remembrance Sunday Service as we pay our respects to those who served.

Date: Sunday 12 November
Parade: Parde forms in Station St at 09:15 & moves off at 09:30
Church Service: All Saints Church at 10:00
The Act of Remembrance and Wreath Laying: Ryde War Memorial, Ryde Town Hall at 10:45

Please extend our invite to friends and family.

Uniform Groups, Veterans, and Community Groups are encouraged to join the Parade.

Tomorrow we have Cllr Simon Cooke, he will be happy to take questions from any Ryde resident regardless of which ward you live in.

📍Ryde Library
📍Wednesday 8 November
📍5.30pm - 6.30pm

It’s a good opportunity to bring up any problems you have in your area and learn more about what your Town Council can do for you. The aim is to encourage face-to-face meetings with Councillors in a relaxed setting.

Sessions will be held every week.

Day 2 of the Uniform Swap Shop!!

There’s still time to get to ARCH on Ryde High Street. Open from 10am - 4pm today!

♻️ Here's how it works: Bring in your child's outgrown school uniform and/or Christmas Jumper and exchange it for larger sizes FOR FREE! No worries if you don't have anything to swap, you can still come and collect uniform items.

Working in partnership with Aspire Ryde