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
15 February 2022
We are extremely grateful to The Elizabeth and Prince Zaiger Trust for their very kind donation of £7,000 which has been used to benefit our South Somerset residents in our supported housing projects in many different ways.
The funding has enabled a great deal of happiness, learning and life skills. Here is an example of some of the ways we have spent the money in supporting our young people: Kitchen equipment and learning to cook nutritiously... Read more
11 February 2022
At our Hillside supported housing project we have just installed a composting bin.
Staff have been working with the residents and Support Worker Andy says: “We’ve been learning how we can become more environmentally friendly and installing a composting bin is a great start to our plans for putting in some raised veg... Read more
21 January 2022
The Community Builders have now spent 12 months living alongside young people at Hope Rise in their voluntary community cohesion roles and have played an essential part in the success of the project in its first year.
They have learned many things along the way. Initially they believed that community building would involve an organised series of events and activities, but over time discovered that the most effective community building took place organically and in the moment. ... Read more
20 January 2022
YMCA Brunel are delighted to be opening a new project for 16- and 17-year-old looked after children in Glastonbury in early Spring 2022.
Park Terrace is a spacious Victorian end of terrace town house occupying a prime position within walking distance of the historic town centre and only a couple of miles away from Strode College and Clarke’s village. It will accommodate 5... Read more
