Core Tree’s Sleep Easy Blog

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Thank you to Core Tree Who took part in YMCA Worcestershire’s Sleep Easy event read their blog here Friday 22nd April was YMCA Worcestershire’s Sleep Easy event raising money and awareness for those that are homeless in the county. It was the first time that I have taken part in a fundraising event for some…

Social Enterprise West Midlands Mentor on the Move Comes to YMCA

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To attend the event click here Date: 10 May, 2016 Time: 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm Location: YMCA, Henwick Road, Worcester, WR2 5NS Cost: FREE Join us to access information and support about the sector, kickstart your social enterprise journey and exchange ideas, best practice and expertise amongst peers. SEWM will be on hand to…

The NCS Youth Board

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Summer was a great time for young people of Worcestershire especially the 150 young people that graduated from our NCS Programme. For some of the young people have continued to engage with NCS and are now part of the Youth Board! The youth board gives young people the opportunity to be part of the NCS…

National Citizen Service Summer Cohort

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On Saturday, we had our July 11th Cohort of 75 young people attend their first NCS Teambuilding Day at the University of Worcester. Take a look at the two images and you will see the ‪#‎NCSeffect‬ in action! What a difference 3 hours can have making new friends, meeting staff and having fun! We can’t…

My Work Experience at YMCA Worcestershire

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This week I have been in the YMCA office Redditch working with Charlotte completing various tasks. I learnt a lot from looking at the digital marketing side of the YMCA and how people here advertise volunteering opportunities and charity events through social media such as Facebook and Twitter and how important social media is within…

Giving young people a voice

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Dan Owen who was awarded the YMCA Worcestershire’s Positive Impact award has gone from strength to strength and has now been elected to join the Worcestershire ‘Youth Cabinet’. Being part of the youth cabinet is an exciting opportunity for Dan. He now has the opportunity to have his voice heard by local, regional and national…

Where do you see yourself in a few years’ time?

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Where do you see yourself in a few years’ time? This is a question I – along with many other teens – get asked on a daily basis by practically anyone who engages in a conversation about what you are doing at the present moment. It’s a pretty simple question if you have a solid…

Sleep Easy- what’s it all about?

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Sleep Easy is a YMCA fundraising initiative raising money to help change the lives of vulnerable young people. Since the event began in 2010, an almost £1million pound has been raised by hundreds of people who chose to sleep rough for just one night. The aim is simple: spend a night sleeping rough to highlight the…

Easter Time

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Britain, during the first half of the 19th Century, saw an immense change. A consistent stream of reforms and technological advancements was dramatically transforming the nation.  It is into this scene of huge social upheaval that we encounter George Williams. Growing up George identified himself as a “careless, thoughtless, godless, swearing young fellow,” but something…

Our five Tips to a Happier you.

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Diet What you eat and how you feel are strongly linked to how you feel. Just like other organs, the brain is impacted by the food we eat. Sugary foods like sweets, chocolate, and fizzy drinks give our bodies a sudden rush of energy that wears off leaving us feeling tired and sluggish. By improving…