Re:Box

03/06/2026

Calling all creatives! Excited to announce that Creative Island is inviting artists to submit a short Expression of Interest for an upcoming installation in Re:Box as part of CAN YOU HEAR US?, the six-week celebration of creativity and culture taking place across the Isle of Wight from 11th September - 24th October 2026.
More information including what to submit, phone box measurement specifications, and further details can be found via their website 👉 https://creativeisland.org/were-commissioning-an-artist.../
Deadline to apply is June 21st. Good luck!
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11/05/2026

The brain child of Amber Rose at Stitch Department in Ryde, our latest installation celebrates the art of embroidery and the spirit of High Streets past. Over 100 participants have taken part in 20 workshops as part of Creative Island's 'Past Futures' project. recreating historic Ryde & Newport shop fronts using embroidery, goldwork, beading & patchwork. The stunning 'Heritage Threads' wall hanging can be seen on tour around Ryde & Newport in the coming months. Keep an eye out here for updates or go to Stitch Department. Department Ryde Town Council Isle of Wight Heritage Action Zone

Photographs of a stitched wall hanging are now on display on the Isle of Wight.

23/04/2026

Still just time to catch the stunning banners currently installed in Re:Box courtesy of Liz Cooke Flags! Well worth a stroll past at night.

01/04/2026

We're celebrating Department's 1st anniversary with Liz Cooke Flags's beautiful hangings. But it's also a special anniversary for the traditional red phone box which has been on our streets for 100 years! Happy birthday phone box!

The Worcestershire venue includes various examples of a once-familiar object on UK streets.

13/03/2026

Department turns 1 today! In just 12 months it's become a thriving arts & cultural hub in the heart of Ryde, open to all. Here's to the next 12 months of theatre, music, events, workshops, installations and so much more. www.department-ryde.org (PO33 2AA) Ryde Town Council

08/03/2026

Our latest installation courtesy of Liz Cooke Flags celebrates the 1st anniversary of Department - the fabulous art centre on Lind Street in Ryde. Tickets for Department's 'Big Birthday Bash' on 13th March are £5 and available here: www.department-ryde.org

Re:Box celebrates local art with Liz Cooke’s stunning and sustainable flag designs

08/03/2026

Have you seen the latest installation at Re:Box?

Right now, this decommissioned red phone box is home to a mini-exhibit by the brilliant Liz Cooke Flags.

When you’re walking around Ryde next, we think you should look at the stunning, kinetic fabric that displays in Department windows (commissioned by powerhouse Shademakers UK), and peer inside Re:Box on Lind Street. Definitely worth a look if you’re passing by; it’s a brilliant example of how community projects can make our everyday walks a bit more colourful ❤️

Our top tip? Wait until the sun goes down, it transforms to a glowing lightbox ⭐️

06/03/2026

Come and talk to us – Drop-in event

Have questions about the Ryde Town Vision?
Want to find out more?

Drop-in event 📍
📅 Friday 6 March 2026
📌 Former NatWest Building, St Thomas’ Square, Ryde
🕝 2.30pm – 6pm

Pop in at any time to view materials, ask questions and share your thoughts.

More drop-in dates will be announced soon.

21/02/2026

Something colourful this way comes! Watch this space for the next Re:Box installation coming to a phone box near you!

23/12/2025

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas... on Lind Street. Check out the cosy front room now located in our phone box! Wishing each and every one of you a Happy Christmas and New Year. Ryde Town Council