Ryde R. C. Christchurch Head of the Stour, Sunday, 12th March, 2017

Ryde R. C. Christchurch Head of the Stour, Sunday, 12th March, 2017.

There was a mixed set of results for the Wightlink Sponsored Ryde Rowing Club in their first competitive outing of the season – at the Christchurch Head of the Stour – a two mile timed event, raced over two divisions and staged last Sunday (12th March).

The Club’s best result came in the first Division from the Ladies Coastal Junior Four of Emily Pike, Kate Whitehurst, Courtney Edmonds and Catherine Murphy, coxed by Coach Micky Jenner who not only won their status event but were also produced the fastest time of any Coastal Ladies Four on the day beating the times of the Ladies Senior Coastal Fours. The Clubs 2nd Ladies Junior Coastal Four of Abi Locke, Julie Cole, Lisa Murphy and Becca Nigh – making her competitive debut rowing for the Club – with their Coach Allan Evans coxing – finished in 5th place in this event.

Also racing in this Division was a Men’s IM3 coxed four of Dom Douglas, Joe Groves, Ben Toms and Joel Smith with young cox Dan Sanderson who performed particularly well in his first race at this level – as they finished in 2nd place in their status. The Club also had a Men’s Novice Coastal sculler – James smith – racing in this division who finished in 6th place and a very young Men’s Novice Four of Josh Lee, Austin Smith, Tom Starkey, Ben Sanderson and cox Eirann McLlumpha who finished twelfth in a strong field.

In the 2nd division two of the successful coastal Junior Ladies Four – Kate Whitehurst and Courtney Edmonds raced in a Ladies Coastal Junior coxless pair – securing another first place for the Club and there was second place in his event for Men’s IM3 River Sculler – Dale Buckett and a 4th place for Men’s Novice Sculler Joel Smith.

Also racing in this division was a Men’s Coastal Junior Four of Jacob Redstone, Joe Groves, Ben Toms and Dom Douglas with Becca Nigh coxing who will be a little disappointed with their 8th place and the Ladies IM3 Coxed Four of Julie Cole, Abi Locke and Lisa and Catherine Murphy with young Dan Sanderson coxing once again who finished in 3rd place.  

Reminder - this Friday - Irish Themed Evening at the Clubhouse to celebrate St Patricks Day. From 8.00pm.

Reminder - this Friday - Irish Themed Evening at the Clubhouse to celebrate St Patricks Day. From 8.00pm.

(slightly) reduced prices on Irish Drinks -  Guinness, Magners Cider and Guinness Larger – yes they brew a larger! (subject to availability), Irish music and games and Jacket/Baked (Irish Famine) Potatoes available.

Special "Captains Prize" for the best Irish themed attire!

Indoor rowing challenge. For Cancer Research UK. Ryde Rowing Club in partnership with Churchers Solicitors. Saturday, 25th March, 2017.

Ryde Rowing Club in partnership with Churchers Solicitors.  

British Rowing has joined forces with Cancer Research UK for “The Great Row”.

Cancer Research UK and British Rowing are encouraging thousands across the nation to take on an indoor rowing challenge.

Ryde Rowing Club – in partnership with Churchers Solicitors in Ryde – are joining this challenge – to raise funds for Cancer Research UK and the Club.

The Challenge is taking place at Churchers Solicitors office in Union Street, Ryde on -

Saturday, 25th March – from 10.00am to 4.00pm

- where members of the Club’s Ladies Squad – and others – will complete a full marathon on indoor rowing machines.

The public are welcome to “come and have a go” – and there will be a cake sale and a raffle.

Please come along and give us your support for this great cause or make a donation at - https://fundraise.cancerresearchuk.org/page/rrc-great-row

“Every two minutes someone in the UK is diagnosed with cancer, which is why we need to pull together, get active, commit to a challenge and raise as much money as possible to help bring forward the day that all cancers are cured.”

Friday, 17th March - its St Patrick's day! So we have an Irish Themed night at the Clubhouse.

Friday, 17th March is St Patrick's Day!

So we thought - as its one of the evenings when the bar is open anyway we would make it an Irish Themed Evening at the Clubhouse from 8.00pm in the main Lounge.

There will be (slightly) reduced prices on Irish Drinks -  Guinness, Magners Cider and Guinness Larger – yes they brew a larger! (subject to availability), Irish music and games and Jacket/Baked (Irish Famine) Potatoes available.

So why not come along – for a Guinness or two - and bring your family and friends – all are welcome.

Final Reminder. Ryde R C Subscriptions. Reduced rate you must have paid by 1st March.

Final Reminder. Ryde R C Subscriptions. Reduced rate you must have paid by 1st March. 

A big thank-you to all of you who have paid so promptly - and a final reminder that the reduced rates ends on the 1st March, 2017. 

The rates of subscription for 2017 are as follows –

Membership type               Payable before 1st March, 2017/Payable after 1st Marach, 2017.

Rowing                                        £100*/£140

Social Rowing                             £60*/£80

Country (non IW res. inc Uni)     £60*/£80

Cadet Under 18                          £60*/£80

Cadet Under 16                          £30/ £35

Associate                                    £20/£20 

Note: For new members, who have joined since October, 2016 the membership already paid covers the current subscription year. Your next subscription will be due, subject to approval at the 2017 AGM on 1st January, 2018.

Subscriptions should be paid as soon as possible – over the bar at the Clubhouse or sent to the membership Secretary, Steph Hickman at 145 Great Preston Road, Ryde, Isle of Wight. PO33 1AZ. Telephone number 01983 613077. E Mail:steph.hickman1944@gmail.com  Cheques should be made payable to "Ryde Rowing Club". You can also pay by electronic bank transfer - please transfer the appropriate subscriptionto Account Number - 03707210. Sort Code: 20-60-55 and put RRC Membership in the reference field - and it would also be helpful if you could E Mail Steph Hickman if you choose to pay this way - advising her that you have done so. Standing order forms are also available on request and are available at the Clubhouse. 

RRC Quiz Night. Saturday, 18th February

Around fifty members and friends attended a Quiz Night - a Ryde Rowing Club "Boat Fund" Fund raiser - at the Clubhouse.

A good evening was had by all - with thanks to Graham the Quiz master - and Josie & Steph behind the Bar.

The quiz was a tie - the winning teams with 107 points each were - "The Magnificent Seven" - although there was only four of them! - and "Where's Henry" - the Adams family - without Henry!

£40 was raised for the boat fund. 

Reminder - Ryde Rowing Club Quiz Night. This Saturday - 18th Feb - at the Clubhouse.

A reminder - 

The RYDE ROWING CLUB. Quiz Night - A “New boat Fund” Fundraiser -  takes place this SATURDAY, 18th FEBRUARY. 7.45pm for 8.00pm start, in the main lounge of the Clubhouse.

Teams of Four - Entry fee £4 per team - with a Cash prize.

Quiz Master - Graham Reeve.

Please support our efforts to raise funds for a new boat - all welcome - bring your friends.

Steve  
Steve Bull.

Committee Member & Trustee.
RYDE ROWING CLUB.

A gentle reminder. Ryde Rowing Club Annual Subscriptions fell due on the 1st January.

A gentle reminder - and a thank-you to all of you who have paid so promptly. 

Ryde Rowing Club Annual Subscriptions fell due on the 1st January.

REMEMBER to get the reduced rate you must have paid by 1st March.

Following the amendments to the Clubs Rules at the Annual General Meeting in November, at which, as well as a small increase in subscriptions being agreed, the subscription year was changed from 1st March to 28th Februray - to 1st January to 31st December the Clubs Annual Membership Subscription's are now due – with the discounted rate available until 1st March. 

Both Newport and Shanklin Rowing Clubs have also increased their rates of subscription this year and it should be noted that, on average, if paid at the reduced rate – our rates of scubscription remain the same or less than any other Island Rowing Club – and membership fees – at all levels – at mainland clubs are significantly higher. The Associate membership – at just £20 – where the only restrictions are on the use of the Clubs boats and training equipment are an ideal level of membership for parents wanting to support their sons and daughters who row. 

The rates of subscription for 2017 are as follows –

Membership type               Payable before 1st March, 2017/Payable after 1st Marach, 2017.

Rowing                                        £100*/£140

Social Rowing                             £60*/£80

Country (non IW res. inc Uni)     £60*/£80

Cadet Under 18                          £60*/£80

Cadet Under 16                          £30/ £35

Associate                                    £20/£20 

*New members joining as Rowing, Social Rowing or under 18 cadets will pay an additional £5 joining fee which will give them 3 months membership of British Rowing – which includes insurance cover and copies of Rowing and Regatta magazine. Continuation of British Rowing after the three months is optional but all active members are encouraged to take out British Rowing Membership if only for the insurance cover – and it is compulsory to race on the river, or if you want to store a scull in one of the Club boathouses and boat from them.  

Note: For new members, who have joined since October, 2016 the membership already paid covers the current subscription year. Your next subscription will be due, subject to approval at the 2017 AGM on 1st January, 2018.

Subscriptions should be paid as soon as possible – over the bar at the Clubhouse or sent to the membership Secretary, Steph Hickman at 145 Great Preston Road, Ryde, Isle of Wight. PO33 1AZ. Telephone number 01983 613077. E Mail:steph.hickman1944@gmail.com  Cheques should be made payable to "Ryde Rowing Club". You can also pay by electronic bank transfer - please transfer the appropriate subscriptionto Account Number - 03707210. Sort Code: 20-60-55 and put RRC Membership in the reference field - and it would also be helpful if you could E Mail Steph Hickman if you choose to pay this way - advising her that you have done so. Standing order forms are also available on request and are available at the Clubhouse. 

Early payment helps the Club and saves you money – and saves us having to chase-you up! Please help the Club and yourself and pay promptly.

Why not come along to the Quiz Night  on the 18th February - where we will be happy to receive your subs!

RYDE ROWING CLUB. Quiz Night. A “New boat Fund” Fundraiser. Saturday, 18th February.

RYDE ROWING CLUB. Quiz Night. A “New boat Fund” Fundraiser.

The Club is staging a quiz night at the Clubhouse on SATURDAY, 18th FEBRUARY. 7.45pm for 8.00pm start

in the main lounge of the Clubhouse.

Teams of Four - Entry fee £4 per team - with a Cash prize.

Quiz Master - Graham Reeve.

Ryde Harriers 10 Mile Run. From RRC Clubhouse and CLUBHOUSE DECORATION.

Ryde Harriers 10 Mile Run. Sunday, 5th February, 2017. from RRCClubhouse. 8.30am to 5.00pm.

RRC Premises will be used for changing, registration etc. Changing facilities & showers will be used by runners along with Main Clubroom from 9.00am to around 5pm. Boathouse will be used for secure storage of kit bags - and will NOT be available for training. Bar will be open from 12 midday. Times to be confirmed.

CLUBHOUSE DECORATION. 

During the week - Monday 6th February to Friday 10th February parts of the Clubhouse are being decorated. This includes the Main Lounge, Back bar, Hall – upstairs and downstairs, the stair well and the upstairs toilets. This will be taking place during the day and on some evenings and will restrict access to these areas. Please be aware and take extra care if using the Clubhouse and try not to get in the way of those doing the work.

Ryde R. C. The return of the 150 Club Talks and Fish & Chip Suppers - plus other Club events.

The return of the 150 Club Talks and Fish & Chip Suppers - plus other Club events.

RYDE ROWING CLUB announces the return of the ever popular

150 CLUB TALKS and FISH & CHIP SUPPER'S On THURSDAY 23TH FEBRUARY AT 7.30PM

The talk is from Island Photographer - and friend of the Club - Graham Reading and is titled - ‘Flashing the Famous and Shooting the Stars.’

ALSO the MONTHLY “150 CLUB” CASH DRAW AND RAFFLE.

All Club & 150 Club Members plus family and friends welcome.

FISH & CHIP SUPPER: £7.50

ALL FOOD ORDERS TO STEPH HICKMAN PLEASE, BY MONDAY, 20th FEBRUARY at the LATEST.

TEL: IW 613077 OR EMAIL : steph.hickman1944@gmail.com

NB. WE CANNOT GUARANTEE MEALS IF ORDERS ARE PLACED AFTER THE DEADLINE.

Fish & Chips Suppers and talks will continue – usually on the last Thursday of the month - until October when there will be a break over the Christmas and New Year period.

Planned to date are - 

Thursday 30th March 2017 – Terry Barrett – Metal Detecting on the IOW – Look what I’ve found!

 Thursday 27th April 2017 – Stephen Fisher from the Maritime Archaeology Trust (Southampton) – Forgotten Wrecks of the First World War.

 Thursday 25th May 2017 – Derek Needham – Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary

 Thursday 29th June 2017 – Stuart Bennett – Life in the Freezer - Talk on the Falklands.

 Thursday 27th July 2017 – Monkey Haven – Home for rescued animals – from whooping gibbons and cheeky capuchins to owls, meerkats and many more exotic creatures.

 Thursday 31st August 2017 – TBC

 Thursday 28th September 2017 - TBC

 Thursday 26th October 2017 – Carol Saunders – Rosemary Vineyard – One of the largest producers of English Wine. TBC. 

We also have a Quiz Night on Saturday, 18th February and a Horse Race Night on Saturday, 25th March and are planning an Irish Themed evening on Friday, 17th March - St Patricks Day – with more details to follow. on all of these Club events. 

Ryde R. C. Donation to IW Youth Trust.

Ryde R. C. Presentation to IW Youth Trust.

Sponsors, supporters and helpers of Ryde Rowing Club were entertained at an informal gathering at their Clubhouse on Friday evening (27th January) to thank them for their support during the last year. In addition to the Club's main sponsors Wightlink, Main Regatta Sponsors Carisbrooke Shipping, the event sponsors at the Regatta and all those who had supported and helped the Club during the last year - a special mention was made of those who had supported the Clubs major fund raising project for the year - to secure a replacement Minibus Bus - which was on show. A special thank you was made to those who had supported this project - Spinlock, Churchers Bolitho Way, Sydenhams, the Horse and Groom and TLM Laser - who are also the Club Regatta's new main sponsors.

After a welcome and thanks from Club Captain Peter Allsopp, and a short presentation on the clubs activities and successes in 2016 - which included winning the Hants & Dorset ARA Men's Novice Sculls Championship's and a share in the Ladies Novice Fours Championships - and two crews - a Men's and Ladies Coastal Junior Fours being selected to represent their Association at the South Coast Rowing Championships - a presentation was made to Felicity Radak, a Fundraiser with the Isle of Wight Youth Trust, who - working in conjunction with Wightlink - were the Clubs nominated charity, once again in 2016 . 

Following various fund raising activities -  the club was able to hand over another cheque for £500 to the Isle of Wight Youth Trust, matching the donation made last year. The IW Youth Trust are a charitable independent and professional organisation offering counselling, advice, information and support services to young people under 25 on the Isle of Wight and, in some cases their parents or carers. 

IWRF Coach development Meeting with BR's Kerry Wardell.

An IW based meeting to discuss Coach Development on the IW for the IW Clubs - in particular the possibility of staging an IW based Session Coach course - but also all and any other aspects of Coach Development for Island Clubs will be held at 7.00pm at RYDE ROWING CLUB on TUESDAY, 31st JANUARY - with Kerry Wardell from British Rowing attending.

All IW Clubs - and anyone interested in Rowing Coach development on the IW is welcome to attend. 

Ryde R. C. Hants & Dorset Championship Regatta announces New Main Sponsor

Ryde R. C. Hants & Dorset Championship Regatta announces New Main Sponsor.

Since 2012 the Cowes based shipping company Carisbrooke Shipping have been the main sponsors of the Club’s Annual Hants & Dorset ARA Championship Regatta and during this period and before they also made generous donations to the Club to help purchase much needed equipment. Sadly Carisbrooke Shipping have advised us that they are unable to continue as the Regatta’s main sponsor for the 2017 Regatta – although the strong relationship between the Club and the company remains in place – and the Club would like to acknowledge and thank Carisbrooke Shipping – and in particular Robert Wester and Ian Walker – for their support of the Club over many years which has undoubtedly contributed to the Clubs development and success and to establish the Ryde R. C. Regatta as one of the most successful and popular in the Association.

The Club is also delighted to announce that TLM Laser, the Laser marking and engraving machines and systems company has agreed to take over as the Regatta’s main sponsor.

Founded in January 2006, TLM-Laser Limited are a dedicated laser service company, providing a second to none service and maintenance program which they can implement to best suit their growing customer demands. Located regionally throughout the UK they provide a quick and efficient service whether it be a preventative maintenance contract or emergency breakdown cover. Their highly trained and experienced engineers have vast experience on a complete range of lasers. Whether it be lamp pumped lasers, diode pumped or CO2, they will endeavour to maintain and extend their growing reputation at the forefront of the laser servicing and repair industry by carrying out scheduled maintenance visits as well as providing call out cover. As well as providing a quick and efficient service to our customers, TLM-Laser also supply a wide range of laser safety equipment, spare parts, fume extraction, chillers, training, consultancy and sub-contract laser marking.

Initially providing a ‘Total Laser Maintenance’ service, the company now offers a complete range of laser products from some of the leading names in laser technology. Alltec, Foba, Innolas, Univet, Bofa, ALPHA LASER, Coherent Laser Machining and Swisstec Micromachining are names immediately recognised globally within the laser industry for the highest of quality and outstanding customer service. All supported by experienced and highly trained engineers to ensure equipment generates the maximum in productivity.

TLM Laser prides itself on being a Solutions company. Through our long term experience and cutting edge expertise, we are able to understand our customers’ needs and tailor our services to meet them.

TLM Laser Director Andy Tom’s son Ben rows for the Ryde Club and Andy, a strong supporter of the Club, has first hand experience of the Regatta having provided and skippered the Umpires boat for the 2016 Regatta – a duty he will be performing again for the 2017 event.

Ryde R. C. Christmas Draw. Christmas Eve at the RRC Clubhouse.

Ryde Rowing Clubs Christmas Draw took place, as usual, at the Clubhouse on Christmas Eve with over sixty members and their family and friends present to witness who won the thirty-eight festive prizes and share to share an Aperol Spritz Cocktail provided by the Club - and the Goddards Craft Beer - Scrum Diggity. 

The Tickets for the draw had been on sale since the beginning of December - with all the income spent on the prizes and several more donated. All the tickets sales on the night - will be donated to the Clubs nominated charity - the IW Youth Trust - with £105 raised for this local organisation.

The Officers and committee would like to thank all those who supported the event - and those who donated prizes.

The prize winners were - 

PrizeWinner

Tree of TreatsKim R

M&S HamperRos

"Barrell" of Old Speckled Hen.Delores

Cuddley Toy.Mike McClumba

The Spirit of Christmas. Selection of Festive BeersHeney

Christmas Panettone.Simon L

Pint Glass & Hobgoblin Beer.Bill Pender

Case of Classic Ales.Barbera Terry

Stella Artois Premium Lager.Josie Bull

Bottle of Louis Vertay Champagne.Arthur Taylor

Sparkling Kir Royale Cocktail.Bill Bridges

Blood Orange & Cranberry Bucks Fizz.Mason Bull

Echo Falls Wine & Lindor ChocolatesHeather

Small Garlic Farm Chutney Hamper.Joe Smith

All Butter Scottish ShortbreadDelores

Belgium Biscuit Collection.Jan Allsopp

Liquorice Novelties.Henry

Bottle of Special reserve Port.Josie Bull

Hand Crafted Vintage Christmas Pudding.Peter Allsopp

Gin Selection.Steve Groves

Tin of Roses Chocolates.Marlyn Draper

Mini Musical Shortbread Christmas TreeJosie Bull

Disaronno, Glass & Chocolates.Bill Pender 

Tin of Quality Street.Henry

Musical Tin of Viennese Biscuits.Albie

Cadbury Treat Box.Nicola Drage

Box of Cadbury Milk Tray.Ivor

Thortons Fireside Favourites.Dave Redstone

Bottle of Toro LocoJan Allsopp

Bottle of Canti Pinot Grigio.PJP

Bottle of Red Wine - Chianti.Steve Bull

Bottle of White Wine - Orvieto.Steve Draper

Bottle of Sauvignon Blanc.Andy Toms

Bottle of Bells Whisky. Steve Bull

Tin of Haribo - "Share the Fun".Caroline Douglas

Tin of Celebrations.Angela Clark

Tin of Cadbury Heroes.Pete Allsopp

Two Bottles of "Santa Ale"Bill Pender

For anyone who has not collected their prizes they are behind the Bar at the Clubhouse.

Steve Bull.

Committee Member & Trustee.
RYDE ROWING CLUB.

Ryde Rowing Club Annual Subscriptions are now due.

Ryde Rowing Club Annual Subscriptions are now due.

Following the amendments to the Clubs Rules at the Annual General Meeting in November, at which, as well as a small increase in subscriptions being agreed, the subscription year was changed from 1st March to 28th Februray - to 1st January to 31st December the Clubs Annual Membership Subscription's are now due – with the discounted rate available until 1st March. 

Both Newport and Shanklin Rowing Clubs have also increased their rates of subscription this year and it should be noted that, on average, if paid at the reduced rate – our rates of scubscription remain the same or less than any other Island Rowing Club – and membership fees – at all levels – at mainland clubs are significantly higher. The Associate membership – at just £20 – where the only restrictions are on the use of the Clubs boats and training equipment are an ideal level of membership for parents wanting to support their sons and daughters who row. 

The rates of subscription for 2017 are as follows –

Membership type               Payable before 1st March, 2017/Payable after 1st Marach, 2017.

Rowing                                        £100*/£140

Social Rowing                             £60*/£80

Country (non IW res. inc Uni)     £60*/£80

Cadet Under 18                          £60*/£80

Cadet Under 16                          £30/ £35

Associate                                    £20/£20 

*New members joining as Rowing, Social Rowing or under 18 cadets will pay an additional £5 joining fee which will give them 3 months membership of British Rowing – which includes insurance cover and copies of Rowing and Regatta magazine. Continuation of British Rowing after the three months is optional but all active members are encouraged to take out British Rowing Membership if only for the insurance cover – and it is compulsory to race on the river, or if you want to store a scull in one of the Club boathouses and boat from them.  

Note: For new members, who have joined since October, 2016 the membership already paid covers the current subscription year. Your next subscription will be due, subject to approval at the 2017 AGM on 1st January, 2018.

Subscriptions should be paid as soon as possible – over the bar at the Clubhouse or sent to the membership Secretary, Steph Hickman at 145 Great Preston Road, Ryde, Isle of Wight. PO33 1AZ. Telephone number 01983 613077. E Mail:steph.hickman1944@gmail.com  Cheques should be made payable to "Ryde Rowing Club". You can also pay by electronic bank transfer - please transfer the appropriate subscriptionto Account Number - 03707210. Sort Code: 20-60-55 and put RRC Membership in the reference field - and it would also be helpful if you could E Mail Steph Hickman if you choose to pay this way - advising her that you have done so. Standing order forms are also available on request and are available at the Clubhouse. 

Early payment helps the Club and saves you money – and saves us having to chase-you up! Please help the Club and yourself and pay promptly.

Steve Bull. For RRC Main committee.

RYDE ROWING CLUB.

Andy Sothcott, Islander, Poole ARC, H&DARA Race Official South Coast Council Delegate

It is with great sadness that I have to announce that Andy Sothcott, who was born on the Island and is a long serving member of Poole Rowing Club, a Hants & Dorset ARA Race Official and an Association Delegate to the South Coast Council and friend to Ryde R. C. passed away yesterday. On behalf of the Club we extend our condolences and sympathy to Sue and his family and friends and to Poole Rowing Club on this sad loss. Andy will be greatly missed.

Details of the arrangements will be made available when on the H&D ARA web site when known.

Steve Bull. RRC & Association Secretary. H&D ARA.

Ryde Rowing Club. Christmas Greetings - and a Happy New Year!

On behalf of the Rowing Clubs Officers and Committee can I wish all our members and friends a very happy Christmas and New Year.

Can I remind you all that the Clubs Annual Christmas draw takes place at the Clubhouse at 8pm tomorrow - Christmas Eve - with a few surprises and a Goddard's Craft Ale - Fuggle-Dee-Dum on sale. Members, family and friends all welcome.

Can I also remind you that following the rule change agreed at the AGM the Clubs Annual subscriptions fall due on 1st January - more information to follow later.

Finally - can I tell you about a few events already planned for 2017 - for your new 2017 diaries!

Saturday 18th March – Quiz Night, 

Friday or Saturday, 24th or 25th March – Horse Race Night. 

April – Bingo! 

SATURDAY, 13th MAY –    RYDE ROWING CLUB REGATTA. 

Saturday, 7th October. Annual Presentation Dinner.

The 150 Club Talks with Fish & Chip Supper – start again in February - planned so far –  Thursday 23rd February 2017 – Stuart Bennett – Life in the Freezer - Talk on the Falklands; Thursday 30th March 2017 – Terry Barrett – Metal Detecting on the IOW – Look what I’ve found!; Thursday 27th April 2017 – Stephen Fisher from the Maritime Archaeology Trust (Southampton) – Forgotten Wrecks of the First World War; 150 Club Talks with Fish & Chip Supper – start again in February - planned so far – Thursday 25th May 2017 – Derek Needham – Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary; Thursday 29th June 2017 – Graham Reading – Photography – ‘Flashing the Famous and Shooting the Stars.’; Thursday 27th July 2017 – Monkey Haven – Home for rescued animals – from whooping gibbons and cheeky capuchins to owls, meerkats and many more exotic creatures..

Have a good Christmas!

The RRC Christmas Draw takes place this coming Saturday - 24th December - Christmas Eve.

Hi all - a reminder.

The RRC Christmas Draw takes place this coming Saturday - 24th December - Christmas Eve. The Club will be open from 8.00pm until around 12 midnight with the draw taking place at around 9.00pm.

Tickets from the draw can be purchased now from the bar at the clubhouse - just 20 pence a square/£2 a row - and will, of course, be available on the night. There will be the usual range of festive prizes + one or two surprises - and we hope to have a Goddards Craft Ale available.

So come along - bring your family and friends - and enjoy the Club priced drinks, some light refreshments - and the good atmosphere!

We hope to see you there.

You don't have to be there to win - although it would be nice if you are - but we will tell you if you have won a price.

If you are unable to get down to the Club but would like some draw tickets you can "buy them" by transferring the money for the required amount to - 

Account number – 36292176. Sort Code – 07-01-16.  Please put "XmasDraw" in the reference field and advise by E Mail to stephencbull@gmail.com 

If we don't see you on Christmas Eve have a great Christmas and a very happy New Year. 

For the Ryde R. C. General Committee.

Steve Bull.