Ryde Carnival Association is seeking a new home for the town’s Queen’s float because, after 14 years, the Isle of Wight Council has given notice on the current storage facility.
Since 2008, Ryde Carnival has kept a storage container and Queen’s float trailer on land at the back of the Westridge Centre in Ryde, paying an annual rent of £520 to Isle of Wight Council. However, the council recently asked the association to find a new home with effect from 1st April 2022.
The carnival association is now looking for storage space for their props and trailer with enough space and access to be able to build the float for the Summer carnival season.
Jo Morrison, Chair of Ryde Carnival Association said:
“We’re a tiny, volunteer organisation and we organise Ryde Carnival alongside work and family commitments. We’re thrilled to be planning Ryde Carnival after 2 years off because of COVID. However, we weren’t expecting to be told to move and we don’t have any other permanent space to go to.
If anyone has any space, ideally in or around Ryde, that they are willing to rent to the association, they would love to hear from you. If you think you can help Ryde Carnival, contact Jo Morrison on [email protected].
What about Ryde harbour, it should fit in nicely with the surroundings.
so what are the council doing with that bit of land – they have cut off a very small revenue stream which they will probably add to the cost of parking a car somewhere to make up.
best to watch this space -I bet the council are up to something – cheap houses anyone.