Our Team

The community space at Twenty 7 is possible thanks to the hard work of our staff team, with support from volunteers and other staff and office holders in the Aire and Calder Circuit.

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Paula Ridley

Paula oversees the day-to-day running of Twenty 7 and manages all of our wonderful volunteers. 

Mission and Activities Coordinator
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David Buck

David leads the ‘reflection’, on Thursday afternoons at Twenty 7 and leads on the spirituality of the space.

Pioneer Listener and Shaper
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Host and Welcome Officer

Ruth Marshall

Ruth’s is most likely the first face you’ll see when you enter Twenty 7: she’s usually the one serving tea, coffee, cold drinks, biscuits or toast (with or without jam!)

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