The Centre Social Alfred Torchy in Arras is a place where social life flourishes and where residents of the city’s southern districts find support and comfort. With its diversified actions and clear objectives, the center is a haven for all residents, whatever their age or situation. In this issue, we present the missions and actions carried out by the Centre Social Sud and invite you to discover this unique place of mutual aid and solidarity.
The different activities of Centre Social Sud d’Arras
Located in the south of Arras, the Centre Social Torchy has several missions, which we list here.
The Centre Social Sud aims to be a neighborhood facility with a global social vocation, responding to the needs of residents in the southern districts of Arras. By being present in the various neighbourhoods of its territory, the social center gets closer to the residents and facilitates their access to the services and activities on offer. Thanks to this proximity, the Centre Social Alfred Torchy is a place where everyone can find support and guidance, thus promoting social cohesion.
A family-friendly, multi-generational facility
The Centre Social Sud d’Arras is also a family-oriented, multi-generational facility. It offers activities and services for all ages, enabling families to get together and share moments of conviviality. The actions carried out by the social center encourage mutual aid between generations and help forge links between residents, reinforcing the sense of belonging to the community.
The Centre Social Alfred Torchy in Arras is a veritable hub of social activity. By offering a wide range of activities, from creative workshops to cultural outings and festive events, the social center enables residents to have fun and express themselves. These moments of sharing are essential for creating a warm and friendly atmosphere, and for strengthening the bonds between residents of the southern neighborhoods.
Finally, the Centre Social Sud d’Arras is a place for concerted, innovative social action. It works closely with local players to implement initiatives that meet the specific needs of local residents. By drawing on local resources and encouraging residents’ participation, the social center helps to improve the quality of life of residents in the southern districts of Arras and to strengthen solidarity within the community, much as the Centre Jean Amoureux does.
The Ronville library and toy library
The Centre Social Alfred Torchy d’Arras also boasts a library and a games library, providing residents with a wide range of cultural resources for all tastes and ages. These facilities offer residents the chance to borrow books, board games, puzzles and many other fun and educational materials to spend pleasant moments with family and friends.
The Ronville library and games libraryThe
library offers a wide choice of books for children, teenagers and adults, ranging from novels and comics to non-fiction and how-to books, as well as other cultural venues in Arras. Users can thus learn, be entertained and escape through reading, while benefiting from personalized advice from the librarians. As for the toy library, it offers a convivial space where residents can discover and borrow board games adapted to their tastes and skill levels. Regular events are organized to introduce residents to different games and encourage encounters between players. The toy library is also a place where children can develop their social and cognitive skills while having fun.
Meeting place: 29 bis Rue du Dr Baude, 62000 Arras. For information on activity programs and registration at the Centre Social Alfred Torchy, 29 bis rue du Docteur Baude, contact Animation des Quartiers Sud on 03 21 50 69 43.
More about Alfred Torchy
Alfred Torchy, born on July 12, 1904 in Arras (Pas-de-Calais), was the son of a miner. In 1934, he held the post of Treasury clerk and was secretary of the CGT union of direct tax employees in Arras, which at the time had 75 members. Alfred Torchy died on August 6, 1989 in his home town, although the Centre Social had been founded a few months earlier, on February 1, 1989.
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