The Tour of Britain on the Isle of Wight might have been cancelled, but the fabulous artwork, designed for the event, still deserved to be showcased.

At the recent Appley Day in Ryde, there was a chance for creative young people to enjoy the spotlight.

A prize-giving ceremony took place at Ryde Rowing Club.

Brooklyn, from Oakfield Primary School, Ryde, was named top primary school flag designer, by a panel of judges. She was handed her prize by the Mayor of Ryde, Councillor Michael Lilley.

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The winner of the Tour of Britain trophy design competition for secondary schools was also announced - with Ella Renouf from Medina College taking the win.

In a pre-recorded message, TV's Matt Barbet, who presented ITV4's live coverage of the race, said: "Her design is absolutely outstanding.

"I love the mix of the old and the new, including a piece of the original Ryde Pier in there and the colours representing the Tour of Britain." 

Also on display during the day was 'Ballan the Fish' — a travelling sculpture mounted on a bicycle, created by the New Carnival Company, in collaboration with Ryde Town Council, which had been expected to be the local mascot of the race.