As part of Comic Relief’s Red Nose Day appeal, BBC Surrey Radio came down to see our inclusive sports activities for young people with disabilities. Without the support of Comic Relief and other funders, we wouldn’t be able to deliver the range of activities that we offer. Check out the video below and please like…
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Sports Leaders training
Young people successfully achieve Sports Leaders awards.
Staying warm this winter
With the weather getting increasingly worse and our riders still wanting to ride in all weathers we have now invested in portable emergency shelters.
Live it! Tesco Boccia
Friday afternoons see our regular Live it! Boccia Session held at Tesco Hookwood in their Community Space.
YMCA East Surrey Boccia Club
YMCA East Surrey Boccia Club’s volunteer Amanda Weston has been awarded her leaders certificate!
Leah’s Boccia Club trophy success
Here is YMCA East Surrey Boccia Club’s Leah Hickson collecting the Red Lion Boccia Trophy for all the hard work and progress she’s made over the past six months.
Congratulations Sam!
We are really proud of Sam Downing who was recently nominated volunteer of the month.
YMCA to provide increased Short Breaks provision for local families
YMCA East Surrey have been commissioned by Surrey County Council to deliver Play and Leisure Short Breaks for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities across East Surrey.
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.
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….