YMCA Airplay VS RAF Leeming 2024

YMCA Airplay VS RAF Leeming 2024

By Ella Graham. Last year, our Airplay Youth Club took on the challenge of competing against RAF Leeming in a series of fun-filled games and activities. The event was such a hit that the children immediately requested it become an annual tradition! This May, our young...
Picnic in the Park 2024: A Roaring Success

Picnic in the Park 2024: A Roaring Success

By Cameron Galloway. Our biggest community event of the year was a huge success with over 3,000 guests in attendance to celebrate YMCA Founders Day and our 145th anniversary. Despite a mixed forecast, we arrived on site at 7.50am to clear blue skies and a warm breeze....
Our First Ullswater Challenge

Our First Ullswater Challenge

By Cameron Galloway. On Saturday 20th April a group of 30 challengers took on YMCA North Tyneside’s Ullswater Challenge. This 22-mile hike around the perimeter of Ullswater started and finished at our Patterdale Estate, tying the beauty of the Lake District back to...
Day in the life of a Support Coordinator

Day in the life of a Support Coordinator

Hi I’m Chloe and I’m a Support Coordinator with YMCA North Tyneside. I’m currently based at our housing office in Stockton where myself and my manager Sarah work as a 2 person team. We support a total of 19 residents with a variety of different support needs, 6 of...
Case Study: Vicky’s Story

Case Study: Vicky’s Story

Case Study: Vicky’s Story Read More Donate to Vicky From the get go, Vicky was dedicated to doing better for herself and her children. With a mirade of health issues including COPD and Depression, it was going to be a long term battle but she was ready for it....