Refreshments including mulled wine and mince pies will be on offer at the event, organised by the Vernon Square Conservation Society. All welcome.

Ryde residents can hear more about the support from the Chairman of the House of Lords Committee at tonight’s meeting being held at the Royal Esplanade Hotel from 7pm.

The chair of the Ryde Society said the meeting brought a positive vibe. She added that the heritage of Ryde needs to be protected in any regeneration plans.

No appointment is required for the drop-in meeting where residents will be able to discuss ideas on regeneration of the Esplanade, street parking and the High Street among other topics.

An afternoon of song, story telling, Ryde history, plant sales, tea and Prosecco, cakes, tombola and raffle - with all proceeds to the upkeep of the garden.

The English Heritage-run garden at Queen Victoria’s seaside home on the Isle of Wight is commemorating the 100th anniversary of the end of the First World War.

Children and their teachers from Sandown Bay School filled planters with colourful blooms and native herbs, replacing plants removed or damaged by vandals earlier this year.

The Isle of Wight council revealed on Wednesday they have sold the former church for £75,000 to a private individual. This reader feels we should know more about what's planned for grade II listed building.

The search is on for descendants of Ernest Owen Johnson, from East Cowes and Charles Mew, from Princes Street, Ryde, who both worked for the Royal Parks and were killed in battle during in the First World War.

We could all do with some colour in our lives and thanks to the generous volunteers in Ryde, the public can enjoy spring blooming in Vernon Square.