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Lyppard Hub is a charitable organisation working right in the heart of our community since 1993.<\/h2>\n

Located in the centre of Warndon Villages in Worcester, Lyppard Hub (formerly Lyppard Grange Community Centre) has been bringing people together since 1993. Today, we are a thriving charitable organisation dedicated to supporting, connecting, and enriching the lives of people of all ages<\/p>\n

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Our Story<\/h2>\n

For over 30 years, Lyppard Hub has been a place where community happens. What began as a small, local community centre has grown into a vibrant hub of activity, opportunity, and support\u2014while staying true to its original purpose: serving the people around us.We are proud to be run as a charity (Lyppard Grange Community Centre Ltd), guided by a passionate board of volunteer trustees and supported by local councils and community partners.<\/p>\n

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From left to right: Deputy Manager Maxine Spaull, Centre Manager Lauren Cartwright, the Mayor of Worcester Cllr Dr Matt Lamb, Community Projects Co-ordinator Carolyn Yates, Tesco Community Champion Angie Tune, and centre volunteer Carole Dimmock, pictured at one of our Macmillan Coffee Mornings.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Our Mission<\/h2>\n

\u00a0At the core of everything we do is a simple goal:<\/p>\n

\u00a0\u2018To be a focal point for our community, developing, implementing and enabling initiatives which will embrace and enrich the needs of our community.\u2019<\/p>\n

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Make a Difference<\/h2>\n

Governance, guidance and support is provided by a group of voluntary Trustees. Our dedicated board of trustees are made up of community representatives including residents, parish & city councillors.<\/p>\n

Would you like to help build a stronger community, make a positive difference and help guide the future of our community centre?<\/p>\n

If the answer is yes and you would like more information about becoming a trustee, please contact the Centre Manager at the Hub on 01905 616841<\/p>\n

More information can be found here:<\/p>\n

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Get In Touch<\/p>\n

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Contact Us<\/p>\n

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Lyppard Hub, Ankerage Green, Warndon Villages, Worcester, WR4 0DZ<\/p>\n

Tel: 01905 616841<\/p>\n

Email: info@lyppardhub.co.uk<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Charity Number: 1072152
Company Number: 3575720<\/p>\n

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The Lyppard Hub is situated to the East of Worcester in the heart of Warndon Villages.<\/p>\n

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Opening Hours<\/p>\n

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Term Time:
Monday – Friday: 8.30am – 9.00pm*
Saturdays: 10.00am – 5.00pm*
Sundays: CLOSED<\/p>\n

School Holidays:
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Saturdays: 10.00am – 5.00pm*
Sundays: CLOSED<\/p>\n

(*Closing time varies depending on bookings)<\/em><\/p>\n

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