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Aspire Ryde

Aspire Ryde is a community hub, providing services throughout the week in a redundant church building which now buzzes with activity.

They offer free food and help to those in need, as well as running courses, events and workshops for the community to take part in.

Any profits made from projects are put straight back into services to support the local community and into maintaining the amazing building.

See their Website for more details and below are some of the articles which mention Aspire Ryde.

8, November 2018·4 min read

Cuts to Local Area Coordinators ‘a false economy’, says councillor

Parish councillor writes to Cabinet members stating that it would incredibly short-sighted to cut funding to this vital service, directly affecting the most vulnerable and isolated people on the Island.

first red box - St Thomas Canterbury Primary

9, October 2018·2 min read

Red Box Project comes to the Isle of Wight: Ending period poverty for young women

The Islander spearheading the Red Box Project on the Isle of Wight says she wants every young woman who needs it, to be supported and not have to miss vital learning at school due to lack of sanitary protection.

3, October 2018·1 min read

Isle of Wight businesses celebrated at Awards event

A whopping 1,400 nominations were cast, with 370 separate businesses nominated for the first Best in Business Awards. OnTheWight has details of the winners.

11, September 2018·2 min read

Celebrating Age Festival offers diverse and rich range of activities

The Celebrating Age Festival offer a diverse and rich range of activities that reflect the Island’s community, whether you are looking to try something new or participate in those familiar to you.

20, July 2018·2 min read

Aspire Ryde: All welcome to documentary premiere

The human story of love, how a community is protecting the future of this important building, the trust that has been developed throughout the community has been captured in this documentary about Aspire Ryde.

25, June 2018·1 min read

Rooftop tea party at Aspire Ryde

A set of solar panels installed on the roof of Aspire Ryde have already been creating energy for this fantastic community hub and provided the perfect reason for an impromptu roof top tea party.

22, June 2018·3 min read

Crisis or Awakening – Wednesday’s Children want their woes heard

Ryde East councillor, Michael Lilley, adds his support to a project undertaken by a Ventnor resident, who's spent the last two years creating a documentary on mental health and mental health services on the Isle of Wight. Details of screenings enclosed.

15, June 2018·2 min read

Ryde Arts – Stitching the town together in 2018

Over the summer and into the autumn, as part of Ryde Arts, you’ll be able to enjoy unique music events, art installations, theatre and poetry, as well as workshops, carnivals, films and more.

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