18 October 2022
A huge congratulations to Bex from Health & Wellbeing. She completed the Bath Half in October in order to raise funds for YMCA Brunel Group, and what a success!
The Bath Half is an annual half marathon that starts and finishes in the Bath city centre. The total distance of the race is 21km, beginning in Queens Square and ending in Victoria Park. The 2022 Bath Half took place... Read more
30 September 2022
We are extremely saddened to announce that our lovely YMCA Bath nursery closed it’s doors for the last time at the end of July.
After 22 years looking after children in the heart of the city of Bath, we made the difficult decision to close due to the very low numbers of children. The nursery was championed by fantastic staff, notably Rosie, who was... Read more
30 September 2022
On Saturday 24th September we held an Open Afternoon at our YMCA Timsbury centre where a few local crafters had stalls selling their beautiful wares
The Library Hub was open for people to view what a wonderful service it provides to the community; children’s activities were taking place and we had the pleasure of listening to a local Ukrainian story teller – which was rather... Read more
29 September 2022
Our very own Nikki from Christopher House has registered to be an Orange Button holder – thank you for being an outstanding member of the community!
What is the Orange Button Scheme? A community-based suicide awareness scheme. The Orange Button is a way of identifying people in the community who are ok to say/hear the word suicide, listen nonjudgmentally and signpost to support locally. The badge... Read more
22 September 2022
Lockdown proved to be a time of change and sacrifice for us all.
During lockdown, YMCA Brunel Group agreed to sublet our commercial hostel, The Bristol Wing, to St. Mungo’s Homeless Charity. The Wing was used as emergency housing for the street homeless throughout the Covid lockdown. We are proud to add this... Read more
20 September 2022
Saturday 10th December – 11am – 5pm
If you are a local creative and would like to buy a table for this event (from £20) please contact sarahbradicich@ymca-bg.org Download YMCA Christmas Market Poster
20 September 2022
Join us for a lovely afternoon of cream teas, coffee, cake, local art, story telling for children and access to the community library.
SATURDAY, 24TH SEPTEMBER FROM 2:30PM-5PM DOWNLOAD EVENT POSTER
20 September 2022
Since the death of his mother when he was only 10 years old, James was living in a rented flat with just him and his father.
When James was 19, his father too passed away. At a young age, James was suddenly faced with rent responsibility and learning to live on his own. Struggling with speech and language difficulties and undiagnosed Autistic Spectrum Disorder, James came... Read more
9 September 2022
“It is with great sadness that the YMCA family across all four nations acknowledge the passing of Her Majesty The Queen."
“As we recognise this grave loss, we are reminded of Her Majesty’s selfless devotion to our nation and to the Commonwealth, providing commendable leadership and continuity during times of crisis and of celebration. “This year marks the 70th anniversary of Her... Read more
15 June 2022
23 year old Holly came to the YMCA having been sleeping in her car for over two months.
She had no safe place to call home and so we offered her a place to stay at the YMCA hostel. Sarah and Harriet who are part of our housing team in Bath were able to help Holly apply for... Read more
