Chris Ryde suggested that the umbrella organisations appoint someone to help individual organisations with the fundraising.

BBC: Task and Finish Group on Participation in the Arts

Hovertravel is consulting customers on reducing its summer service between Southsea and Ryde from four to three crossings an hour.

BBC: Southsea's hovercraft

But a 38-year-old man from Ryde, Isle of Wight, who was arrested on suspicion of murder, was re-bailed until 7 March.

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In response to a question on the long-term effects of reduced arts funding, Mr Ryde said that he feared it would mostly affect participation levels.

BBC: Task and Finish Group on Participation in the Arts

Hovertravel has been running ferries between Southsea and Ryde since 1965.

BBC: Southsea's hovercraft

The first crossing from Ryde was at 15:15 GMT on Monday.

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Chris Ryde, Wales Association of the Performing Arts, was giving evidence to the Task and Finish Group on participation in the arts on 15 March 2012.

BBC: Task and Finish Group on Participation in the Arts

The 18-bedroom hotel overlooks Ryde Esplanade and Harbour.

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The Raiders, who are based in Ryde on the Isle of Wight, finished sixth in the South division last season and Cornish admits the team have come a long way since he joined the club over a year ago.

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