9 May 2023
As ever, our staff go above and beyond to contribute to their local communities and change the lives of young people and families.
Kaylea Wink (Little Shoots Nursery Manager) and Kady Hanney (Green Shoots Nursery Manager) have been recognized by their community in Trowbridge and awarded the Community Champion award! “We were delighted to be presented the Community Champion Award for both our Trowbridge nurseries by the... Read more
8 May 2023
Over the weekend, the Coronation was celebrated across our nurseries.
Our nursery staff went above and beyond in each setting to celebrate the Coronation, thoughtfully planning activities that suited the children. Everyone had a great time, with lots of cake! At Little Shoots, the staff created a fantastic environment and... Read more
14 April 2023
Our amazing YMCA Bath Gym was proud to be nominated for a Bath Life Award this year, under the health and wellbeing category.
The event took place on the 23rd of March at the Pavilion and was attended by YMCA Bath Gym Manager Simon and Marketing Manager Sarah. They shared a table with Minuteman Press, Bath & West Community Energy, Young Carers Development... Read more
14 April 2023
The power of animals is incredible – we’ve recently been reminded of this in our supported housing project in Wells.
Neighbouring cat Nellie knows exactly where she is needed! Here are a few words from Senior Accommodation and Support Worker, Hannah Burgess: For the past few months staff and residents at Spencer House have been very lucky to be adopted... Read more
12 April 2023
Dee came to us in the summer of 2020 after staying in a local B&B.
When Dee moved into one of our supported housing projects, Grace Harris House, she was extremely distraught and needed a great deal of support. She was very wary of going outside and frightened of men. Our staff could see it... Read more
24 March 2023
My name is Amy and I am 18 years old. I live in Somerset and I am a Young Carer.
What is it like to be a young carer? Being a young carer is difficult physically and mentally. It’s especially hard when people don’t understand the challenges you go through on a daily basis. I have had to look after... Read more
6 March 2023
On the first Sunday of every month Trish hosts a special class in our YMCA Health & Wellbeing studio in Bath that includes an hour of Yin Yoga and then half an hour of guided meditation.
Yin yoga is a slower form of yoga where postures (asanas) are held for a longer period of time – normally floor based rather than standing. It incorporates principles of traditional Chinese medicine and meridian lines to open the flow... Read more
3 March 2023
World Book Day was celebrated across our Wiltshire nurseries with great excitement.
Staff and children dressed up as the favourite characters. Everyone enjoyed a fantastic day of storytelling, books, and dress up! We hope to encourage a life-long love of reading in our young people, and what better way to share the... Read more
2 March 2023
Members of our Bath Health & Wellbeing Centre will know how great our gym is – we pride ourselves on our down to earth community feel.
Our fitness team makes sure that each gym member is valued and given the support they need. We are so proud of the team and all of their hard work which has earned them a nomination in this year’s Bath... Read more
1 March 2023
After months and months of hard work, The Bristol Wing is officially OPEN.
On Friday, the 24th of February, The Bristol Wing opened its doors to staff and supporters to celebrate all of the hard work Dave (Bristol Wing Manager) and his excellent team have put in to prepare the hostel for opening... Read more
