Duke of Edinburgh hike
On 6 and 7 August, young people with additional needs took part in a two day hike from Three Bridges along the route 20 and 21 cycle paths to Horley Guide Hut as part of their Duke of Edinburgh award.
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YMCA East Surrey reaches finals of prestigious national youth awards ceremony
YMCA East Surrey has reached the finals of a prestigious national youth awards ceremony, due to be hosted by TV presenter Miquita Oliver in November. The local youth charity, which has operated in East Surrey since 1871, will compete against YMCA Norfolk and YMCA Burton for the title of YMCA of the Year in the…
YMCA keen to support even more local families in need
YMCA East Surrey is now delivering Play and Leisure Short Breaks for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities in Reigate & Banstead, Mole Valley and Epsom and Ewell – as well as a play scheme for Tandridge – and are keen to let local families know that support is available.
Local Plumber powers his way to Gold
To Redhill resident, Malcolm Bainbridge, age is just a number. He proved it earlier this month in Helsingborg, Sweden, when he took the title of European Masters Powerlifting Champion in the 70-80 year category. Attending the Championship event with fellow powerlifter and friend, Kevin Payne, 73-year-old Malcolm won an individual gold medal for the deadlift,…
Building work starts on YMCA’s new Inclusive Sports Facility
After three years of intensive fundraising, YMCA East Surrey began work this week on their new Inclusive Sports Facility. “We are absolutely thrilled to get to this point,” said YMCA Chief Executive, Ian Burks. “The project has taken more than six years of planning, so it’s an immensely exciting time for us as we finally…
Local People Dorking Youth Meet Up welcomes Olympic Rower
We were delighted to welcome Olympic silver medallist, Gillian Lindsay, to our Tuesday Youth Meet Up this week. Part of the Local People Dorking project and funded by the Youth Sport Trust, the Meet Ups offer young people, who are aged 12 to 16 years, regular social events at the Harvest Community Church, Stubs Hill,…
October half-term with YMCA East Surrey
During the half term week, 47 different children with disabilities and complex needs attended YMCA East Surrey’s Yippee Playscheme, leading to a total 624 hours of Short Breaks care. Children attending the Playscheme had a wonderful time taking part in Halloween themed activities, including pizza making, pumpkin carving and enjoying a fancy dress Halloween party….
Summer Short Breaks with YMCA East Surrey
YMCA East Surrey offers school holiday playschemes for children and young people with additional needs and disabilities at the YMCA Sovereign Centre in Reigate, providing much needed short breaks for many local families. This summer, 88 children with complex needs and aged between 5 and 11 attended the Yippee playscheme. 45 young people with disabilities…
Amber’s European Championship training at the YMCA Fitness Centre
Amber is 15 years old and a Team GB kickboxer fighting in the 50kg and under category. With Euro championships coming up in September in Macedonia, she has been training at the YMCA Fitness Centre in Redhill.
May half term at the YMCA Sovereign Centre
The children and young people have enjoyed the good weather throughout the week and taken part in a variety of activities as always. Yippee playscheme for children aged 5-11 years with disabilities welcomed 107 attendances from 51 children over four days. They went on a trip to Tilgate Park, where they were fascinated by an…