The Foyer

It’s officially the most magical time of the year, and we’re excited to share all of our Christmas activities with you!
From cosy crafts to festive fun, there’s something for everyone to enjoy throughout December.

We’ve put together a full Christmas Activities Calendar, which will be added to this post so you can see everything coming up at a glance.

To make things even easier, a printed copy will also be popped under each door, so no one misses out on the festive cheer!

Get ready for a month filled with joy, creativity, and Christmas spirit, we can’t wait to celebrate with you!

Last night’s kitchen creation turned out too good not to share!
We made buttery, melt-in-your-mouth shortbread and dipped each piece in rich, silky chocolate… and honestly? It’s a match made in dessert heaven.

Crisp. Sweet. Chocolatey.
Exactly the kind of treat that disappears faster than you can say “just one more!”

If you fancy giving it a go yourself, you’ll find the recipe saved in the folder, super simple and definitely worth trying!

Perfect with a cuppa and guaranteed to lift your mood.

Get into the festive spirit and create your very own Christmas cake with us!
Our Christmas cake sessions start on 4th December, and we’ll guide you through three fun sessions where you will:
1️⃣ Bake your cake
2️⃣ Ice it
3️⃣ Decorate it beautifully, ready for Christmas

Everyone is welcome, whether you’re a complete beginner or a star baker

👩‍🍳 What’s included:

• Step-by-step guidance

• All ingredients provided

• A relaxed, friendly atmosphere

• Keep your cake for yourself or gift to someone

📅 Start Date: 4th December
📍 Location: Communal kitchen
⏰ Time:12pm

How to book:
Speak Bev or Emma to to reserve your spot. Places are limited, so book early!

Let’s make something deliciously festive together

A huge thank-you to everyone who took part in the Foyer Art Competition! We were blown away by the creativity, effort, and talent shown in every single entry.

Judging was incredibly tough, every piece had something unique and special about it. You should all be really proud of your work!

Congratulations to our winners, and a big well done to everyone who joined in, you made this competition a huge success

Last week we brought back one of your favourites, the Blueberry & Lemon Croissant Bake! The smell alone was enough to make everyone hungry, and it definitely didn’t disappoint.

Golden, zesty, and full of flavour, it’s no surprise this one was requested again! A big thank-you to everyone who joined in and made it another sweet success.

This week we got stuck into some serious comfort food a creamy Crispy Bacon and Sausage Carbonara!

Everyone got involved, chopping, stirring, to create a delicious dish. The kitchen smelled amazing, and the best part was sitting down together to enjoy the results!

Huge thanks to everyone who joined in, we love seeing you try new recipes and have fun along the way!

We had such a fun time making toffee apples this week!
A huge thank you to everyone who joined in, your creations looked amazing and tasted even better.
It’s been great seeing everyone getting involved and enjoying some autumn fun together.

What a spooktacular time we had carving pumpkins this week!
Thank you to everyone who joined in, your designs were frightfully fantastic!

A huge thank you to everyone who took the time to share their thoughts in our recent survey!

Your ideas and suggestions have been gathered and put forward to the Ryde Consultation team for review.

We truly value your input, it’s helping shape the future of our community and make real improvements together

Our October newsletter is packed with updates, events, and ways to get involved in the community!

Here’s a sneak peek at what’s inside:
Art Competition – show off your creativity and win prizes!
Weekly Cooking Sessions – learn new skills, taste new food, and meet new people
Drop-In Survey – share your views and grab free Domino’s pizza and have Your Say on Ryde’s Future, help shape how £20 million of Government funding is spent
Plus, your chance to win a £100 Wight Gift Card!

Don’t miss out, check out the full newsletter for all the detail