On Friday 8 March, we will hold our annual YMCA Sleep Easy event in Horley to raise the profile of local homelessness by sleeping out under the stars. Although this event doesn’t aim to replicate the hardship of homelessness, joining us to sleep rough for one night and collecting sponsorship from friends and family will raise…
For Chelsea Smyth and her young daughter this will be an extra special Christmas. “I’m absolutely over the moon,” said Chelsea this week. “I can’t believe we finally have a place of our own.” Chelsea and Josie, 3, recently became the 700th family to be placed in private rented accommodation by YMCA East Surrey’s NextStep…
Start the year right with a YMCA fitness membership. There’s never been a better to join. From now until 28 February 2019, you can sign up to get your first six weeks of membership for just £29 (worth £69). Benefits include Unlimited use of our fully staffed and equipped gym Free personalised exercise programmes with…
The Surrey Santa is a hardy breed. Almost 1,000 red-suited runners converged on Reigate’s Priory Park on Sunday 10 December for YMCA East Surrey’s annual Santa Run. “We are humbled by the support that this event receives every year,” said YMCA Chief Executive, Ian Burks. “Whether children have pestered their parents, or the parents have…
YMCA East Surrey is celebrating this week after taking the coveted title of ‘YMCA of the Year’ at the ninth annual Youth Matters Awards on Friday 2 November. The glittering ceremony, held by YMCA England and Wales at 8 Northumberland Avenue, was hosted by former T4 presenter Miquita Oliver. Over 250 guests celebrated the outstanding achievements…
The Dunham family had good reason to celebrate the blistering Bank Holiday weekend after a father and son double win at the YMCA East Surrey Fun Run on Sunday 6 May. Local Reigate resident Francis Dunham was the first man home in a punishing Adult 5-mile race, completing his run in 29 minutes and 39 seconds….
Young people successfully achieve Sports Leaders awards.
With the weather getting increasingly worse and our riders still wanting to ride in all weathers we have now invested in portable emergency shelters.
Alan Littlewood’s life was turned upside down by a major stroke at the age of 49. Last week, YMCA East Surrey’s Rita Wright described him as a “shining example” to other people as she presented him with a special Long Service Award for Volunteering. Alan has now been helping out with the YMCA’s Exercise Referral…
Friday afternoons see our regular Live it! Boccia Session held at Tesco Hookwood in their Community Space.
