To brighten up the view along Ryde esplanade

The idea was formed at Monkton Arts and was taken up by the newly formed Monkton Village Artists as their first project in 2022.

There has been many complications to getting this project through to completion, mainly due to the multiple organisations involved. The lamp posts are owned by IW Council, maintained under contract by Island Roads who only work with Crown Parks as a sub contractor. 

We also had to find a printers who could supply the street furniture grade arms and brackets and had to work to set specifications regarding the height and size. We then had to gain the support of the local businesses to sponsor the banners and apply for seed funding to Ryde Town Council as the first grant bid to show financial stability enough to support future years plus another community project too.  

News and Press Releases

Press Release and Pics of the 2023 banners:

Ryde Esplanade now showcases 21 vibrant banners, each featuring unique Isle of Wight UNESCO biosphere species. Installed by Four Corners and designed by Ryde's children, these banners, sponsored by local businesses, build on last year's success. A testament to community spirit, they raise biosphere awareness and brighten the esplanade. Our heartfelt thanks to all sponsors. The Monkton Arts team also used the banners as inspiration for their Mardi Gras entry, dressing up as the different features of the biosphere, such as a reddish buff moth, bluebells, stag beetle and a white tailed eagle as well as many more, including The Monkton Merman and Mermaid, rarely seen on Appley beach! Visit https://rydebanners.art for more