YMCA workmates Noeleen Connolly and Kerry Stevens, who have been training together for the Brighton Half Marathon, finished the race at the same time. Noeleen, Kerry and the rest of the team have raised £2,333 so far. Some of the funds will be put toward two exciting projects that will benefit homeless people in Brighton […]
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Last Friday, Fred Emery Court hosted a Macmillan Coffee morning organized by the Resident Representative. A well attend event, followed by a jumble sale which raised a total of £65.80. To find out more about MacMillan,follow this link.
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For the past two years, Brighton YMCA residents have been benefitting from regular Wellbeing days organised at William Collier House. Experienced health practitioners offer Reiki, reflexology, hand and face massages, acupuncture, NLP (neuro-linguistic programming), EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique), yoga and Tai-Chi to mention just a few. Charities and businesses such as Pathways to Health, Anahata […]
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This summer, volunteers from several Brighton YMCA projects decided to organise barbecues as an opportunity to wind down, but also whilst raising money for valuable causes and involving other charities important to the community and connecting with ex-residents. George Williams Mews’ late autumn barbecue saw the 25 attendees preparing food and setting up the barbecue […]
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This summer some of George Williams Centre’s clients visited the recently inaugurated Cascade Café. The café aims to provide a safe, supportive and relaxed environment for people in recovery. During the visit, everyone could talk about their own experience with drugs and alcohol and meet the café organisers. The Cascade Café is at 24 Baker […]
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The historic home of the Prince Regent’s ‘Queen of Brighton’ in the Old Steine has been given a new lease of life by Brighton YMCA. Steine House, the YMCA building which has supported homeless people for 50 years, is back in use after a devastating fire in July 2009. The building has officially reopened offering […]
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October brought autumnal leaves and freshly picked apples as well as a fresh will to live a healthy and active life at Stanley Court. After researching the most easily accessed sights by public transport, seven clients set off on an exploration of the stunning Stanmer House and Stanmer village, on Friday. ‘We headed off for […]
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George Williams Centre has yet again been shortlisted for a prize in the ‘Brighton and Hove in Bloom’ competition in the category ‘Best Wildlife Garden’. Fingers crossed and Good Luck!
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YMCA England’s Key Appeal raised £5000 for Brighton YMCA. Sean, a Brighton YMCA resident, donated his life story to the YMCA’s Key Appeal which ran throughout May 2014. To donate and read about Sean’s Story click here.
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George Williams Centre welcomed the Mayor of Brighton and Hove earlier this year. The Mayor praised the holistic approach to client support at George Williams Centre: from the high standard of Band 2 and Band 3 accommodation, to the life skills and therapeutic activities provided by the Centre. Tea, coffee and cake followed the piano […]
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