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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.

RAF 18 Table indigo Tanya Goodwin 640

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.

crisis film

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.

Aspire ryde roof

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.

aspire ryde from david george film

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.

creative cafe

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.

iw radio awards - Best in Business

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.

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.

Vix Lowthion in Church Litten

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.

clare mosdell - lac video tom stroud

9, November 2018·2 min read

Cabinet vote unanimously to scrap Local Area Coordinators

Despite huge opposition from service users and their families, as well as those who'll be expected to take over the care of the 600 people who rely on Local Area Coordinators, the Cabinet voted unanimously to scrap the service.

ryde aspire cheque

10, November 2018·1 min read

Kayleigh’s positive influence at Aspire continues

Kayleigh was passionate about Aspire Ryde and a great ambassador for the charity, so the cheque for £2,000 from TK Maxx was a fitting tribute from the employer of her great friend.

seeds

19, November 2018·1 min read

Seedy Sunday: Save your seeds and save the date

Save your seeds and take them along to swap with others on Seedy Sunday. There'll be talks from experts as well as home-made refreshments and a variety of activities.

sanitary pads

28, November 2018·2 min read

The Red Box Project has boosted one school’s attendance by a third

Proof that ending period poverty can help improve attendance at school has been realised at a school in Portsmouth where it has increased by almost a third since the Red Box Project was introduced.

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