Tyne Youth & Community
Centre
Chirnside House - Mariners Lane - Tynemouth - NE30 4AT
Telephone - 0191 2578796
Registered Charity No 522148
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Tyne Youth & Community
Centre Telephone - 0191 2578796 Registered Charity No 522148
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Jan 2009: Although Tyne is officially 60 years old this year, it has only stood on its’ current site for 45 years Tyne Boys Club was started in 1949 by Ron Chirnside in the basement of ‘Knotts Flats, originally as a Boxing Club. Tyne moved to it’s present site in 1964. It consisted solely of a large, wooden gymnasium but, over the years additional rooms were built on, thanks to Wimpey Construction, as the Club expanded. At it’s peak the old ‘wooden hut’ was considered to be state of the art! However, over the years the old Tyne began to suffer from old age, occasional vandalism and the odd fire. An application was made to the National Lottery Charities Board in 1999 for funding to demolish the old hut and build a new Community Centre. The grant was awarded in full - £388,235 - and work began in May 2000. The job was completed by Whelan's (on time!!!) and the doors were opened on the brand new ‘Tyne Youth & Community Centre’ for the first time in October 2000! The new Tyne Youth & Community Centre was officially opened by local MP Alan Campbell and since then he holds a surgery for local constituents once a year. January 2009: Chirnside House, as it is now known by many users and visitors, is home to over 25,000 people every year and is a very important community venue in the Tynemouth / North Shields area. Footnote: Many people still refer to us as simply "The Club" or "Tyne" and we shall always remember our history and where we came from as long as people do. Chairmen:
1949 - 1955 Mrs X Curtice Club Leaders:
1949 - 1994 Ron
Chirnside MBE President: Sid Cope Vice President: Andy Allerton
Graham Marsh
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