Well done to all involved. Great news just in from Ryde Town Council about beach safety on Ryde’s beaches this summer. Ed
Ryde Town Council is pleased to announce that it will be working in partnership with Ryde Inshore Rescue and Hovertravel to provide a comprehensive beach safety and first aid service on the town’s beaches this summer.
The partnership has stepped in to provide this service in response to an outcry from local residents following the Isle of Wight Council’s decision to cease the lifeguard service due to budget pressures.
The new service will be based at Ryde Inshore Rescue’s Rescue Centre at Appley and will make use of the organisation’s skills and facilities to provide seven day a week cover from 1 July to 4 September and in the May half term.
The service will be supported by Hovertravel as part of it’s own campaign to increase water and beach safety awareness for families travelling to and from the Island.
Ryde Town Mayor Brian Harris said “I am absolutely delighted to be working in partnership with Ryde Inshore Rescue and Hovertravel to ensure the safety of residents and visitors on our beaches in Ryde this summer.”
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