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Case Study: Laurie’s Journey
Laurie’s journey with the YMCA began at the age of 12 with the aim to escape boredom and forge new friendships. The local YMCA youth group became a regular fixture in her week, providing a welcoming space and opportunities to connect with peers.
Taking Initiative in Housing’s Communal Kitchen
One of our young residents recently took a proactive step towards improving the shared living space.
The Importance of Community Meals
It’s been 7 months since the launch of our Community Meals, and we are more aware than ever of how important they are to the people in our local community.
A Forestry Legacy For Years To Come
Through the selfless donation of time by our Patterdale volunteers, our forests are set to thrive for many generations of holiday makers to enjoy.
A Safe Home for Unaccompanied Asylum Seekers
Despite the difficulties many of the asylum seekers have faced in their short lives, the young people that have joined us in North Tyneside have found a safe place and a warm welcome from our teams.
Kielder Challengers Triumph
Cat, our Fundraising Coordinator, gives her mile by mile account of the brilliant Kielder Challenger.
Leaders for Life with YMCA
Our leaders for life programme delivered across the course of 14 weeks, worked with a number of young people furthest away from the job market.
YMCA National Conference 2023
Charlie, our HR Assistant, gives her account of this years YMCA National Conference.
Overcoming Adversity: Supporting Cancer Recovery Through Fitness
Supporting our gym members to thrive through life’s unexpected challenges
Ric Renton Visits Our Youth Group
Local playwright visits our Willington Quay Youth Group and inspires the next generation!
Leaders for Life – We’re Halfway There
From learning all about teamwork and leadership to theatre trips, an evening out in an unfamiliar place and a residential trip, the leaders for life programme is helping to develop our next generation of powerful leaders!
Picnic In The Park 2023
Last Saturday we held our very first ‘Picnic in the Park’ and what a day it was! Nearly 4,000 North Tyneside locals passed through the newly refurbished Northumberland Square on the day and joined in our festivities.
Beyond Supported Living: A Journey to Self-Sufficiency
A resident’s story of overcoming challenges and moving on to thrive in independence
Sage-ing in our Allotment
Our North Shields community allotment has never looked better thanks to the amazing staff from Sage who have volunteered their time not once, but a few times now, to help us clear and revamp the space!
Getting Quizzy With It
Last Friday night we held our first-ever successful Quiz Night fundraiser in Cafe 1879! Thanks to the participation and support of over 45 members of the community, we raised enough money from the ticket sales and raffle held on the night to fund three more community meals!
Fender Comes Around
Last Sunday we welcomed the cast and crew of Liam Fender’s new music video – Time Comes Around, into Cafe 1879. It was an honour to see our cafe so vibrant and Bedford Street become home to obscure sights, Shields’ finest, and lots of passers-by looking confused.