We’re celebrating one of our young people after he was named Young Achiever of the Year at this year’s YMCA England and Wales Youth Matters Awards. Luke Shotter had a difficult upbringing but, with the support of our West Kent branch, has turned his life around. Luke engaged in further education and now has a…
Luke’s upbringing was marked by turbulence, living with an abusive father who is now serving time in prison for multiple violent crimes. This experience affected Luke in many ways and left him feeling scared, isolated and very anxious about going outside. This in turn impacted on Luke’s experience of school which was also challenging. Whilst Luke’s…
Charity shops continue to be an important way for charities to generate income so when YMCA Thames Gateway Group’s Tunbridge Wells shop was broken into last Thursday night (1 November), the impact felt was tangible. The furniture store on Goods Station Road was the only shop in the area to be targeted, with £40 stolen…
Opening times for our Romford branch (26 August): GYM & CLASSES ► Gym open as usual from 5am – 10pm (no instructor available) ► RPM (Les Mills virtual) available from 5am – 7.30pm ► Body Pump at 9.30am with Roy ► RPM at 10.30am with Roy CHILDREN’S SERVICES ► Closed TOMMY’S PLACE RESTAURANT Members &…
The iconic ten-storey YMCA tower block at Roneo Corner, Romford, caters for a broad spectrum of the local community; many more than most realise. From the cancer and seated rehabilitation groups, the onsite preschool and the gym, through to the young people who live in the building, the variety of community members that use the…
This post is regularly being updated, so please check back for new events coming soon! Y are you calling me? Our 180 phone competition Monday, 22 July – Sunday, 8 September – click here for more info or to enter! Tuesday, 10 September – 180 80s Danceathon (YMCA Romford) It’s time to dig out those…
GYM & CLASS SCHEDULE ► 5am till 10pm – Gym open (no instructor cover) ► 9.30am – Body Pump with Roy ► 10.30am – RPM with Roy CHILDREN’S SERVICES ► CLOSED TOMMY’S PLACE (RESTAURANT) Members & general public: ► open from 9.30am – 5.00pm Resident mealtimes: ► breakfast will be served from 9.30am – 10.30am…
Trapped in the cost of living crisis: YMCA report reveals desperate choices of our nation’s young people New research released by YMCA paints a stark picture of the challenges and harsh truth imposed by the ongoing cost of living crisis, particularly affecting young individuals in supported housing. Titled ‘Trapped in the Cost of Living Crisis’ the report uncovers…
Early May bank holiday opening times for YMCA Romford GYM & CLASS SCHEDULE 5.00am – 10.00pm – Gym open (no instructor cover) 8.30am – Circuit with Wesley 8.30am – RPM with Roy 9.30am – Gym Circuit with Roy 9.30am – Body Step with Mandy 10.30am – Body Pump with Mandy CHILDREN’S SERVICES CLOSED TOMMY’S…
CHILDREN’S SERVICES Good Friday (29 March) – CLOSED Easter bank holiday Monday (1 April) – CLOSED Holiday Club operates from 2-5 & 8-12 April Please note that there will be no Parent & Toddler sessions during half term TOMMY’S PLACE RESTAURANT Good Friday (29 March) – normal Sunday hours (9.00am – 4.30pm) Saturday, 30…
