Back up and running

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Diversify, evolve and support have been the buzz words for YMCA East Surrey during the incredibly challenging months of lockdown. Coronavirus may have forced the temporary closure of our gym, exercise classes, disability services and many other projects, but we have continued to offer help within the local community to those who need it most.

Success for the first Virtual YMCA Fun Run

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YMCA East Surrey’s first-ever Virtual Fun Run took place throughout the month of May and proved a huge hit. 186 adults and 122 juniors signed up to run or walk either one or five miles, alone or with family, raising money for YMCA East Surrey’s Coronavirus Appeal. “2020 marks our 150th year and we were…

A day in the life of a YMCA keyworker – Youth Mentoring

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We’re running a series of blogs from our members of staff who are continuing to work with vulnerable children and young people during the current COVID-19 crisis. Some staff are working directly with young people in our frontline housing services and others are continuing their vital work virtually. Next in the series is Anna, a…

A day in the life of a YMCA keyworker – Hillbrook House

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We’re running a series of blogs from our members of staff who are continuing to work with vulnerable children and young people during the current COVID-19 crisis. Some staff are working directly with young people in our frontline housing services and others are continuing their vital work virtually. Next in the series is Natalie, a…

A day in the life of a YMCA keyworker – youth counselling

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We’re running a series of blogs from our members of staff who are continuing to work with vulnerable children and young people during the current COVID-19 crisis. Some staff are working directly with young people in our frontline housing services and others are continuing their vital work virtually. Next in the series is Hannah, a…

A day in the life of a YMCA keyworker – disability playschemes

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We’re running a series of blogs from our members of staff who are continuing to work with vulnerable children and young people during the current COVID-19 crisis. Some staff are working directly with young people in our frontline housing services and others are continuing their vital work virtually. Next in the series is Hannah, Senior…

A day in the life of a YMCA keyworker – WAVES youth group

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We’re launching a series of blogs from our members of staff who are continuing to work with vulnerable children and young people during the current COVID-19 crisis. Some staff are working directly with young people in our frontline housing services and others are continuing their vital work virtually. Kicking off the series is Ella, a…

YMCA Santa Run 2019

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Santas as young as four years old joined in the YMCA East Surrey Santa Run on Sunday 8 December to raise money for charity. Families brought children, parents, dogs – and Rudolph! – to Priory Park in Reigate and 580 runners signed up for the festive 1- and 3-mile races in chilly sunshine.