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There is lots to do and see during the 2021 Ryde Carnival Week. See inside for details
Shademakers
Shademakers are one of the leading carnival groups in Europe. They are an Island-based artist-led company and if you’ve stood on the street and watched a carnival parade pass through your town, you’ve probably seen their troupe dancing past whilst donning spectacular costumes.
Below are articles relating to Shademakers.
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What an honour: Hear from the Isle of Wight company that’s one of the very few chosen to take part in the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Pageant in central London - the big celebration finale to the gates of Buckingham Palace to celebrate the Queen's 70-year reign. You too can be part of it
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There’s a great panel, from across the arts, exploring ‘What is it about The Arts that makes us happy?’ Thursday, 3-4pm at Ventnor Arts Club: Hosted by OnTheWight and the Book Bus. Come along
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In this collaboration between OnTheWight and The Book Bus, a talented panel will go on a light-hearted, insightful and stimulating exploration, looking at why we love the things we do; why The Arts have never been more important; and why it all matters. Places limited, so book now
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News OnTheWight had the first sneaky peek inside the former Packs building in Ryde. Here are 30+ photos giving you a chance to have a look around the old building and learn what it’s going to be transformed into. It’s pretty exciting
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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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The Cultural Programme aims to make our high streets more attractive, engaging and vibrant places for people to live, work and spend time
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The sun is shining and the forecast is great for the weekend, so why not head to Ryde and check out these three great art installations
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The Arts Council fund was specifically designed to help organisations that need financial support to stay afloat until the end of September, in light of Coronavirus
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Hullabaloo will be welcoming international artists, The Captain Boomer Collective, who'll be bringing a giant sea ‘beast’ to create a highlight for this year’s focus on the coastal environment and the Isle of Wight Biosphere
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Flying the flag for the Isle of Wight, Ryde Carnival is to be been crowned the UK's Best Carnival 2018. Well done to all who voted.
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Ryde Carnival has been selected for a shortlist of the UK’s Most Popular Carnival for 2018. Your votes can make a difference. All it takes is two clicks.
