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…
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…
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? 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 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…
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…
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…
