YMCA Autumn Daycamps begin!
YMCA Autumn Daycamps began today, with activities taking place at both Barley Wood, Wrington and Yew Trees, Tarnock.
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Greg’s* Story
Greg moved to Canonsgrove in April, where he was given a safe and secure place to isolate throughout the Covid-19 pandemic.
KC Story
After years of poor behaviour and sofa surfing across the south west, KC is finally in his own accommodation. Take a look at his story…
Next steps funding for rough sleepers accommodation
SWT has been awarded Government funding to continue providing interim accommodation for rough sleepers during the Coronavirus pandemic.
YMCA have given me hope
My name is Geoff* and I would like to share my story with you.
Day in the life of a Lodging Scheme Manager
What I like about working for the Somerset West Lodging Scheme is that every day is different I am responding to the changing needs of the landlords, yet there are some activities that may be typical in the day of a Lodging Scheme Manager. Every landlord is unique and I enjoy getting to know them…
Weston super Mare Youth Council looking for new members
The Weston super Mare Youth Council are now recruiting new members to join them in giving local young people a voice.
YMCA Dulverton Group launches Summer Daycamps
YMCA Dulverton Group have today launched their Summer Daycamps programme for 2020 which will be located at Yew Trees in Tarnock and Barley Wood in Wrington. YMCA Daycamps will begin on Monday 13th July running for seven weeks to offer children from reception to year six a fun, action packed school holiday. This year, activities…
A day in the life of a support enabler
It’s been amazing how our community has come together in these uncertain times, this includes, Morrison’s, and the salvation army for their kind donations of food to name just a few, this has enabled us to make sure no one goes hungry. Prior to lockdown we would have the fortnight community meal at the Beach…
All about: Paul, our Volunteer Outreach Worker
I’m Paul, I’m a volunteer with the homelessness team at YMCA Weston-super-Mare. I have been a volunteer for a year now but my whole family have been regular visitors of the YMCA for over 2 years and we all benefit a lot from our engagement with the centre.