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.
February half term fun day at Bodster's
Bodster's Equine Assisted Learning Centre fun day where learners can build self esteem, self confidence and communication and team work skills by working with the ponies on the ground ( No riding involved!!). Cost is £7.50 per learner for half a day form 10am til 12.30 and £15 per learner for a whole day form 10am to 3pm where they will need to bring a pack lunch. Funding is reduced in this way due to Short Breaks funding. please ring Jo Boddington on 07790305108 or email to joandgi@googlemail.com for further details.
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.

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Digital Photography for Beginners - 1 Day Intensive Courses

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.....
Chocolate Apothecary

The Chocolate Apothecary is located on the Esplanade in Ryde just opposite the pier and can dispense all of your chocolate needs.
This elegant shop has a warm Edwardian feel with period pendant lighting and beautiful mahogany tables which display coffee beans from around the world under the glass tops.

The delicious chocolates are all hand made on the premises along with the cakes, Florentines, brownies, biscotti and all sorts of lovely delicacies.
The popular range of coffees on offer includes cappuccino, latte, espresso, Americano (not because the owner is American) using a carefully sourced Organic and Fairtrade Coffee Bean and a myriad of Organic Herbal Remedy Teas. The Chocolate Apothecary even stocks teas for sore throats, stomach aches and sleep disorders! One mustn’t leave, however, without trying their hot drinking chocolate made from real chocolate and local milk. It's an experience in itself.

Master Chocolatier Sue Van Praagh and her chefs between them produce the confectionery and cakes, and all the staff are close family and friends. It's a wonderful place to visit with good quality chocolates, cakes, teas and coffees. They've clearly strived to create a warm friendly atmosphere and we think they may have achieved it.

Chocolate Apothecary
4 Esplanade
Ryde
Isle of Wight
Po33 2DY
Tel: 01983 718292
Vist our website at www.chocolateapothecary.co.uk