Evie (pseudonym), a young person in care, moved into YMCA supported accommodation following a period of significant instability, including a relationship breakdown at home and a lack of secure housing. Before arriving, Evie had experienced a turbulent upbringing and periods of unsafe living arrangements, which had a lasting impact on her emotional wellbeing and sense…
Kamal (pseudonym), a young adult, moved into YMCA accommodation after experiencing homelessness following a period of housing instability. He had previously spent time in temporary accommodation after arriving in the UK, but when this came to an end, he experienced a period of street homelessness before being referred to YMCA TGG. When Kamal arrived, his…
Lucy (name changed) came to YMCA Thames Gateway Group in May 2023 after a period of homelessness caused by a breakdown in family relationships. This was not her first stay with us, but it marked the beginning of a significant turning point in her life. When Lucy arrived, she was facing a combination of mental…
GYM & CLASS SCHEDULE ► Gym open as usual ► 8.30am – 9.15am Yoga with Elaine ► 8.30am – 9.30am Body Pump with Roy TOMMY’S PLACE (RESTAURANT) Members & general public: Open from 9.30am – 4.30pm Resident mealtimes: ► Breakfast will be served from 9.30am – 10.30am ► Dinner will be served from 3.30pm –…
GYM & CLASS SCHEDULE Gym open as usual 8.30am – 9.15am Yoga with Elaine 9.30am – 10.15am Circuit with Roy 10.30am – 11.30am Body Pump with Roy TOMMY’S PLACE (RESTAURANT) Members & general public: Open from 9.30am – 4.30pm Resident mealtimes: Breakfast will be served from 9.30am – 10.30am Dinner will be served from 3.30pm…
YMCA THAMES GATEWAY GROUP STATEMENT ON INCLUSION IN THE REGULATOR OF SOCIAL HOUSING’S GRADINGS UNDER REVIEW LIST YMCA Thames Gateway Group confirms it has been included on the Regulator of Social Housing’s (RSH) Gradings Under Review list. As a small registered provider managing fewer than 1,000 homes, YMCA Thames Gateway Group is not subject to…
Good Friday (3 April) Gym open as normal Group Fitness: 9.30am – 10.15am Insanity with Pat 10.30am – 11.15am Body Conditioning with Steph Saturday (4 April) Gym open as normal Group Fitness as normal Easter Sunday (5 April) Gym & Group Fitness – CLOSED Bank holiday Easter Monday (6 April) Gym open from 8am –…
Update – 18 February Recent wet weather hasn’t been on our side but we are pleased to say that internal and external remedial works have been completed and the functional training area of the gym has now reopened. Further work is required at a later date, and we will, of course, keep you updated in…
Prior to her diagnosis, Zainab lived an active and fulfilling life. But cancer – and the difficult side effects of treatment – left her feeling physically depleted and emotionally overwhelmed. Unsure how to move forward, she found herself at her lowest point. At 57, Zainab discovered our programme at a local cancer wellbeing event. Eager…
GYM OPENING TIMES: Christmas Eve (Wednesday, 24 December) – open until 6pm Christmas Day (Thursday, 25 December) – closed Boxing Day (Friday, 26 December) – closed Saturday, 27 December – open from 8am to 10pm 28 December – 30 December – open as usual New Year’s Eve (Wednesday, 31 December) – open as usual New…
