A Show-Stopping Finale! We had an incredible time celebrating the end of Kidderminster Youth Club’s 9-week programme with Severn Arts – and what a showcase it was! Even as temperatures soared during the heatwave, our young people braved the heat and delivered an outstanding performance Thankfully, the historic walls of the Church of St John the…
Our YMCA Race for Change at Run Redditch with RunThrough UK was a fantastic success, with runners of all ages and abilities taking part—despite the scorching heat! We were so proud of our 10k and Half Marathon runners, some of whom completed the distance for the very first time. Determination was on full display, including…
At Squirrels Nursery Redditch, we loved welcoming our families to our Father’s Day Breakfast. From shared stories to breakfast nibbles to those all‑important morning cuddles, it was a beautiful reminder of the bond between children and the grown‑ups who care for them. Father’s Day is a chance to celebrate dads, grandads, step‑dads, uncles and every…
Our Maintenance team have been hard at work over at First Class Nursery this month to make further improvements to their outdoor recreation areas. They’ve added sleepers and a slide, and neat multi-level landscaping. I think we can all agree that they’ve done a fantastic job and the children will be enjoy it for years…
Our supported housing residents from both Redditch and Worcester recently enjoyed a fantastic getaway to Dulverton, staying at the welcoming Dulverton Hostel, located in Exmoor National Park – and what a memorable experience it was. The trip offered a wonderful mix of relaxation and adventure. Residents spent time at Minehead Beach, enjoying the fresh sea…
Two of our residents, Romeo and Chase, recently travelled to London alongside Siana Beard, current Youth Ambassador for YMCA Worcestershire, and Dave Knatt, Life Skills Coach at Redditch. Romeo and Chase are joining the Youth Ambassador Programme and attended their induction at the England & Wales Head Offices, taking their first step into a role…
We’re delighted to be kicking off an exciting new creative project with Severn Arts at our Kidderminster Youth Club. Inspired by the brilliant experience at Charford Youth Club, this is a fantastic opportunity for young people to explore new creative outlets and express themselves in different ways. It’s still early days, but the energy in…
Staff recently came together in a fantastic show of teamwork and community spirit to help transform Frederick Eary House—giving the building a much-needed refresh across all three floors. Working alongside LG Harris & Co, the group took on the challenge of repainting areas that had long been in need of attention. Not only did LG…
As part of a special activity at First Class Nursery, children welcomed chick eggs into their classroom incubator and learned about the life cycle of a chick as they hatched. It was a wonderful hands‑on experience that brought learning to life. The cute fluffy chicks have now moved to a local farm, where they will…
During the Easter holidays, our Youth Team delivered a series of Holiday Clubs across the county in partnership with H.A.F Worcestershire offering young people safe, welcoming spaces to stay active, connected and engaged. The sessions focused on building connection — bringing young people together to make friends, try new activities and feel part of a…
