Our Redditch Nursery team recently hosted a heart-warming Mothers’ Day event at Willow Trees Community Centre, celebrating the crucial role of mothers and caregivers. The turnout exceeded expectations, with families enjoying quality time together. Highlights included delicious cakes and hot drinks, courtesy of Sue Broughton and Lynsey Abbotts. The event fostered community spirit and emphasised…
Residents of Gordon Anstis House experienced an extra sprinkle of sweetness this Valentine’s Day as they were treated to a delightful surprise from their dedicated life coaches. Each resident received a bag of sweets accompanied by a loving note. The simple yet thoughtful gesture touched the hearts of many, fostering a sense of connection among…
Michelle Lee (Life Coach, Redditch), our office’s holiday powerhouse, embraced the role of Mrs Christmas with gusto, spreading joy faster than Santa down a chimney. With her bubbly personality and unwavering commitment, Michelle led the housing team in a yuletide miracle, organising a dazzling Tombola and securing generous donations. The raffle’s success brought in an…
In a powerful collaboration, two YMCA youth groups, the Youth Impact Group and the Beacon Youth Committee, organised a impactful sleep-out event on January 4, 2024. With a total of 22 young participants, the groups meticulously planned every detail, from menu choices (a yummy veggie chilli!) to designing sleeping areas with street resources such as…
Sue began volunteering at YMCA Redditch in 1982, contributing to various roles such as play-scheme, youth club, parent and toddlers group, after-school club, and preparing meals for the elderly every Friday. After 38 years she transitioned to a paid role, initially in the pre-school nursery and later as a cleaner for GAH and the flats…
First Class Nursery had a special visitor from Santa (Maintenance Operative, Roy Curtis) on 19th December. The children enjoyed telling him what they wanted for Christmas and each received a gift! It was a lovely party and we thank Santa Roy for visiting!
On November 21st, YMCA Worcestershire officially joined forces with the YMCA shop in Great Malvern, fostering a mutually supportive relationship. Our enthusiastic CEO, a devoted charity shop admirer, wasted no time in driving down to personally meet the shop team, generously bringing along a car filled with gift-aided donations. The shop’s manager, Sam, and her…
YMCA Worcestershire Local Action Group includes young people who have been fundraising for St Richard’s Hospice as part of Worcestershire’s Big Parade. The group will be fundraising for the baby calf that local community groups have been invited to decorate as part of the event. Worcester’s Big Parade will have 60 decorated elephant sculptures to…
As we pass the one-year mark since the UK went into the first lockdown, we wanted to reflect on where we have been, where we are and where we are heading. Many of the services for children and young people had shifted during the pandemic. Some of our services were reduced or offered remotely. It…
Recognising that technology is very much part of the world we live in and the many benefits that it can bring us. It is also important to understand the impact that this can have on other areas of our lives that we may not realise. By being aware of how much time we spend online…
