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            Vision Statement: 
                Ryhope Community Association aims to work with members of the local community to identify need and using a community development approach, subsequently plans and delivers a broad range of social, leisure and educational opportunities that address the identified needs and promote community cohesion thereby enhancing the quality of life for local residents.   | 
           
        
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                | Welcome to Ryhope Community Association | 
               
              
                  
                    Ryhope Community Association is a well-established voluntary organisation and a registered charity. It was established in 1975 by a group of local residents and to this day continues to be a locally managed charity organisation that serves the community of Ryhope. 
                    
                      
                        
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                               Access to the building: 
                              
                                - Free on-street parking available nearby 
 
                                - Close to public transport (approx. 1 minute)
 
                                - Ramped access to front of the building
 
                                - Chair stair lift to first floor
 
                                - Adequate space for wheelchair movement in corridors and rooms
 
                               
                               Visiting by bus?:There's a bus stop just outside the door on Black Road or near on Ryhope Street 
                              - Bus numbers (GoNorthEast) are 2, 8, 38C, 39 & 238.  
                              
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                              The main office is in the reception area on the ground floor at the ramped entrance.  
                              
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                          The Centre hosts or runs over 30 leisure/activity sessions each week in addition to training/learning and leisure opportunities that take place periodically. To view details/times of our activities click here and our calendar is here 
                              Facilities available to hire: 
                              
                                - Two large halls with seating capacities of 180 (ground floor) and 200 (upper floor) both have their own kitchen and toilet facilities
 
                             
                              
                                - Multi-purpose room (ground floor) meetings, group work activities etc., for up to 30 
 
                             
                              
                                - Two interview/counselling rooms or long term office lets (ground floor)
 
                             
                              
                                - Community room (ground floor) meetings, groupwork activities etc., for up to 20 
 
                             
                                     
                                     - all subject to availability  | 
                         
                       
                     
                     
                    
                    
                    
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                    Our Partners : 
                      
                           
                    
                      
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                        Blue Watch Youth Centre  | 
                       
                     
                  
                  
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