10 May 2022
Today we hosted our first in person staff induction day since Covid.
Seventeen staff came together to learn about the YMCA past and present and the size and scale of the work our own YMCA does over 56 sites. We explored the values of the organisation and spent time thinking about how... Read more
9 May 2022
What an incredible journey it has been over the past 22 years.
I started at the YMCA in August 1999 after having my son and had heard through a friend Sue Adams who worked at YMCA and still does (yes there are some people who are longer service than me) were advertising... Read more
4 May 2022
The Marketing department (Sarah and Trish) went on a tour of two of our nurseries today and visited YMCA Little Ducklings at Lyneham
Based in two ex officer MOD houses; and YMCA Redland Nursery in Chippenham – where we learnt about the curiosity approach to working with children. In both settings we met the staff teams and managers and were blown away by... Read more
28 April 2022
Our CEO, Mike Fairbeard was thrilled to attend the unveiling of a new plaque at our Frome Foyer celebrating Edward Cockey & Sons iron foundry that used to occupy the site.
Our CEO, Mike Fairbeard was thrilled to attend the unveiling of a new plaque at our Frome Foyer celebrating Edward Cockey & Sons iron foundry that used to occupy the site. Cockey was a pioneer in the gas industries and... Read more
19 April 2022
In April 22 the Health & Wellbeing team ran our second yoga holiday in Sri Lanka staying in Hikkaduwa with members and friends Glenda and Peter Botes who run a boutique hotel there.
In total 21 people went on the trip and enjoyed 7 days of sunshine and yoga – with daily classes morning and evening. Daytimes were free to explore other activities and the group split off and went on a host... Read more
11 April 2022
As part of our project to update the outdoor area, we have commissioned local artist Alice Mary to paint us some interactive wings.
We love the outcome and hope you do to! Alice Mary did a great job of using YMCA colours and incorporating our values into the mural. Come have a look for yourself, take a photo and tag us on instagram... Read more
10 April 2022
Team Bath Athletic Club’s senior endurance running coach Paul King likes to lead by example.
Paul was inspired to raise funds for people impacted by the war in Ukraine. He is a valued member of our gym at the YMCA in Bath and decided to use his endurance to support people in Ukraine. ‘’I set... Read more
15 March 2022
Mendip has helped a charity transform its accommodation for vulnerable people in Shepton Mallet.
Grace Harris House, owned by YMCA and funded by the Council, recently underwent major renovations to two ground floor rooms, thanks to £60k funding from Mendip’s Disabled Facilities Grant (DFGs). The grant made the rooms wheelchair accessible and was used... Read more
23 February 2022
Did you know….
Our Adult Housing Services team in Mendip and South Somerset, have in the last year ( a challenging year of Covid restrictions and nervous landlords) achieved the following on three of their schemes: Move-On Scheme 120 enquiries were registered for Move-On... Read more
22 February 2022
Lots of work has been going on at our new Glastonbury supported housing project as we start to get it ready for opening and welcoming in our first young people.
Contractors have been on site and things are moving forward. Staff have been making it feel homely in the main lounge; they have also created an art space and a book and games library. The staff involved are so excited... Read more
