Ryde, Isle of Wight

There was much to report back on from the Ryde Society AGM, including update on Ryde Arena, Harbour and news of new arts centre.

The Regatta had a near record entry of one hundred and twelve crews and scullers from the thirteen participating clubs.

The 1000cc motorcycles race clockwise without brakes over four laps, with only the skills of the driver and passenger steering the monster machines home safely.

After Blue Seas Protection highlighted their difficulties getting a berth for their new boat in Ryde Harbour, the council are now seeking ways to have their boat, anchored outside the harbour, removed.

The free drop-in sessions take place at the gallery in Ryde from 27th May- 1st June.

Great news for anyone going out in the evening in Portsmouth over the summer as Wightlink announce a new overnight timetable.

There was a surprise win at the Hants and Dorset Amateur Rowing Association Regatta at Milford-on-Sea over the weekend.

There's many a great night out been had at Ryde Theatre when it was a music venue. Watching this video by the Abandoned Isle of Wight crew may well trigger your memories of times when it was back open.

Cllr Lucioni says that having lived and worked in the area she's "excited at the opportunity to make a difference in the wider community”.

Protecting dolphins and whales is all the Blue Seas Protection charity want to do. They're offering to pay for a berth in Ryde harbour, but say Isle of Wight council keep blocking them. Why have we had seven excuses in six weeks they ask.

Morale is high at the school where the headteacher has stemmed a deterioration in performance to get the school back on track.