Take part in Stitch Department’s new community-led textile project: Heritage Threads
Stitch Department's Heritage Threads project combines local memories with traditional craft skills
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The vision for Department is to turn the former Elizabeth Pack department store into a three-storey creative hub in the heart of Ryde.
The £2.5m Arts Council England funded project is being led by Shademakers UK.
Below are articles featuring Department.
Saturday Club offers free art and design workshops for young people aged 13-16
Head to the drop-in event at Department this Saturday between 10am-1pm to find out more about the free art club for 13 to 16 year olds
Join the team at Department: volunteer opportunities available at Ryde’s art centre
Department in Ryde is expanding its volunteer team for community arts initiatives
Discover the Loo-vre: a creative take on bowel cancer awareness in Ryde
Explore creatively designed toilets as part of the Your Loo Could Save You campaign
Horse Box Theatre presents Two-Stroke: A Northern Soul musical inspired by scooter culture
Horse Box Theatre’s Two-Stroke musical celebrates the Isle of Wight's scooter rally legacy through Northern Soul music. Book now to secure your tickets
Brevity hosts ‘best historical fiction novelist’ in conversation at Department
Her latest novel, A Merciful Sea, was dubbed Best Historical Fiction of 2025 by The Times. And she’s an Islander
Last chance to see ‘Unpacking Department’ exhibition in Ryde
Discover the stories of Ryde’s iconic department store at Unpacking Department, ending this Saturday
Isle of Wight’s Joe Plumb presents bold play ‘Henry’ reimagining Tudor history
Henry, a new play by Joe Plumb, reimagines Henry VIII in a modern pub. Book now
Henry – A modern take on a tyrant hits the stage in Ryde
Henry, a new play by Joe Plumb, reimagines Henry VIII in a modern pub. Book now!
1000-Minute DJ mix fundraiser to support young people on the Isle of Wight
Jamie Robinson sets out to raise £10,000 for local youth organisations through music
Department in Ryde presents final performances of UBU and Re:Tell this weekend
This weekend marks the final performances of UBU and Re:Tell at Department
New public toilets open in Ryde town centre thanks to collaboration with Department
Ryde Town Council announces a partnership with Department for public toilet access