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Ryde Category

Aspirations for positive change

Trevor Nicholas, CEO Aspire

“I am an islander born and bred. I grew up in Rookley but my family hails from Ryde going back a couple of generations. I lived on the island until my 20s and I have really good memories of growing...

Ryde's Heritage & History

Cllr Wayne Whittle, Cabinet Member for Regeneration, IW Council

“I love and believe in Ryde - it’s such a lovely place. “I’ve been in business here for the past 25 years and I got involved in local politics when I joined the Ryde Forum as a representative for Ryde...

The HAZ project is a tribute to Ryde

Cllr Diana Conyers, Ryde Town Council

“I’m a relative newcomer to the Isle of Wight. When I decided to move to the Island five and a half years ago, I chose Ryde partly because of the easy access to the mainland but also because it appeared...

Pride in Ryde

Cllr Michael Lilley, Mayor, Ryde Town Council

“Ryde has always had a history of quirky, independent shops. Liz Earle built an international brand from her shop in Union Street and we even had a Dr Who shop that was world famous. “I can remember we used to...