Dec


16

Opening times for YMCA Romford

HEALTH & WELLBEING See separate timetable   CHILDREN’S SERVICES Pre-school The last day is Friday, 16 December and we reopen on Monday, 9 January After school club The last day is Tuesday, 20 December and we reopen on Thursday, 5 January Holiday club: Wednesday, 21 December – Friday, 23 December Wednesday, 28 December – Friday, 30 December Tuesday,…

Dec


12

Local warm space opening to combat loneliness & the cost of living crisis

With the sudden drop in temperature, coupled with the huge cost of living increases, the thought of people not being able to heat their homes, and the detrimental impact on their health, was too much for one group to sit back and watch happen. YMCA Thames Gateway Group are working with Tunbridge Wells Borough Council…

Dec


7

WARM SPACE OPENS AT YMCA ROMFORD

We have recently been granted funding for warm spaces at our community hubs in Romford, Dartford and West Kent. The warm space at YMCA Romford launched this week (Monday, 5 December 2022) and another launches at the TN2 Community Centre in Tunbridge Wells next week (Thursday, 15 December).  Both spaces are open to local residents over…

Nov


22

Christmas events & campaigns

Make it a December to remember! Christmas is going to be really difficult for many of us, who will be forced to choose between heating and eating as a result of the cost of living crisis this winter. Last year we were able to provide 2,259 presents to the most vulnerable and isolated members of our communities, thanks…

Nov


3

Christmas Market

Join us for some festive fun and an evening of Christmas shopping. There will be a range of stalls selling locally-crafted gifts & festive decorations; we’ll have face painting and colouring activities for little ones plus a Christmas-themed selfie station for you all to enjoy! Warm mulled wine (alcohol-free) and mince pies will be available…

Nov


3

Coffee Morning Fundraiser

Join us for a fundraising coffee morning and help us to support more people through our cancer rehab programme! Tommy’s Place (Romford Restaurant) Tuesday, 8 November 10.00am – 11.30am. All welcome! If you can’t attend but would still like to show your support, simply click on the link below to buy a virtual coffee, or…

Oct


13

Director of Housing

Do you have a passion to make a difference to the lives of young people and local communities in the Essex, Kent and London areas? YMCA Thames Gateway Group is seeking a Director of Housing to spearhead our work in providing a home and personalised support services for those that need a fresh start in…

Sep


16

National Fitness Day

Join us on Wednesday, 21 September for our National Fitness Day open event at our Romford branch. We will be offering FREE activities throughout the day and everyone is welcome! Here’s our line-up of FREE activities:   For more information please call us on 01708 766211 or email us at Fitnessforyou@ymcatg.org

Aug


31

Boccia is back!

For those who don’t know, Boccia is a Paralympic target sport, similar to bowls. It’s a precision ball sport where the aim of the game is to propel balls to land as close as possible to a marker ball. This is a seated activity, suitable for all abilities. Where: YMCA Romford – Sports Hall When:…

Aug


25

London to Brighton Veteran Run

London to Brighton Veteran Run – Caterham Experience Sunday, 6 November 2022 Do you fancy spending the day in a vintage Caterham, attending the world’s longest-running motoring event – the Veteran Car Run? One of our very generous supporters has kindly donated this prize so that one lucky winner has the opportunity to enjoy this event…