Learn New Skills

I love Ryde is pleased to announce that we are now listing all the current courses available via the Community Learning Centre for the Spring Term 2012 visit our Courses Page for all courses available locally and across the island.

Calling all Teenagers!
Do you fancy gaining a qualification in Carnival Arts? This coming half term The New Carnival Company are running a NCFE Level 1 Course for 14 - 18 year olds.

NCFE Level 1 Course Poster
Click for more information.

Digital Photography for Beginners - 1 Day Intensive Courses

Wight Studio Photography Training Poster

Saturday 28th January 2012
Tuesday 14th February 2012 (during half term holidays)
Thursday 16th February 2012 (during half term holidays)

Courses are being held at the Wight Studio Ryde for further information visit our Courses Page.


Support Ryde Inshore Rescue

Help support Ryde Inshore Rescue, who will be taking on the Ryde Beach Lifeguard service as well as carrying on their sea rescue work. Donate to Ryde Inshore Rescue


Safer Neighbourhoods

I love Ryde are pleased to support our local police officers in their Safer Neighbourhoods initiative More.....


I Love Ryde.Com

www.iloveryde.com is a non-profit making venture so there is lots more information being added on a regular basis.  I Love Ryde now includes a new section called I Love Seaview so that visitors to Ryde can leave the hussle and bussle behind and enjoy a gentle stroll along the sea wall to this idylic village which has some lovely shops, eateries and things to do.

Join our Facebook Group Visit I Love Ryde's YouTube page for Ryde Video's Follow I Love Ryde on Twitter

 

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Help THE IW Society fight against the Penny Feathers Development - Please read this open letter to Island residents from Roger Whitby-Smith


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Click this banner to take you to the website

Seaview Studio Workshop - Or call 01983 611144 for further details.


If you are looking for something different, whether it be a short break, some family fun,  a day out, or just when some 'me' time is needed.

Welcome to Ryde and the surrounding area.

"The Town on the Beach"

Ryde Isle of Wight from the Parish Church
Photograph kindly supplied by Mayor Brian Harris and Ryde Town Council

Of course we are well known for our fantastic sandy beaches, safe swimming, and for the most, a friendly climate. After all Ryde has been welcoming people from far and wide for a very long time.

Ryde Harbour Photographed from the Pier

However, explore a little further to discover our sprawling, period town centre. Here you will be lucky enough not to find a typical High Street.
Instead, boutique shopping, independent businesses, great eateries and beautiful Georgian and Victorian architecture, all weave throughout our main streets. We can also claim to have some pretty amazing views of the Solent, but perhaps you should come and take a look for yourselves!

Ryde Sea front photographed from Ryde Pier

Ryde can be easily accessed by road or rail. If venturing from the mainland you will be able to encounter the added delight of a water trip. Whether you choose to arrive by Fastcat or Hovercraft, this is a lovely and unique way to start your visit.

All the businesses that we list can be found in the Directory, with simple headings to describe the style of shop or service they offer. We hope that you enjoy reading about each business and their products.

A wintery sceen of Farmland at Upton Cross Ryde


Ryde now also boasts a very well presented Historic Audio Trail where you can walk around the town and discover some of the exciting history of this beautiful town. For more information and to download the information visit Ryde Historic Audio Trail


Shop Locally

I Love Ryde  is a supporter of the Ryde Business Associations Shop Local scheme. All the businesses listed on this site are Shop Local members. Please help support the businesses in this town.

Ryde Business Association Shop Locally image


Ryde Town Council

Ryde Town Council Crest

'Working for the People of Ryde'
For up to date information about all Ryde Town Council News please visit our
Ryde Town Council page


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