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New report spotlights Ryde's Department in reimagining community spaces for high streets
Department
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.
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Don't miss Friday or Saturday performances. Horse Box Theatre's Ryde Boy explores grief and friendship with relentless truth-seeking
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Packs' People oral history project revives memories of the golden age of department store
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Stitch Department hosts a captivating Fashion Revolution Week event, featuring guest speakers, preloved clothing, and workshops. Secure your place today
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Explore sustainable living with family-friendly workshops at Stitch Department's Sustainable Fair in Ryde - with many free activities and workshops for just £5
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Department is a new arts and culture space in Ryde, offering free Art&Design workshops for 13-16 year-olds in partnership with National Saturday Club
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Join textile artist Oly Bliss for a portrait-sewing masterclass at Stitch Department, celebrating Isle of Wight Pride
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Order your Isle of Rydesgate craftpack and help fill the model high street with your ideas for the future of Ryde's historic town centre
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Horse Box Theatre presents Ryde Boy, a new gig-theatre play by Joe Plumb, exploring the complexities of grief and identity among a group of lads who reunite on the anniversary of their friend's suicide
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If you missed out on tickets for Ryde Boy last month, there will be another chance to see this superb gig-theatre play in August
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The latest exhibition inside Re:Box is part of a larger heritage exhibition opening at Department next week
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Stitch Department celebrates Island fashion at Packs this Friday, before its year-long artistic transformation. Grab your tickets now
