We can’t be afraid of change. You may feel very secure in the pond that you are in, but if you never venture out of it, you will never know that there is such a thing as an ocean, a sea. C. Joybell C. The transition to going to university or college brings about many…
We are delighted to let you know that we are offering face to face counselling sessions again from our Walthamstow and Surbiton sites from October Our rooms are cleaned between each clients and we have are Covid compliant. We will also continue to offer sessions remotely via telephone or zoom. If you are interested in…
A lot has changed since our gyms were first forced to close in March 2020. Some people have been smashing their lockdown fitness goals; turning into runners by taking on their first 5k, ordering weights and creating their very own home gyms, or joining in our online fitness classes. Others have been taking a well-deserved...
On Friday 26 March, YMCA St Paul’s hosted a mammoth virtual Sleep Easy event, and challenged participants to sleep anywhere but their bed for the night to raise awareness and funds for the thousands of young people who are made homeless each year. We are so grateful to all of you that got involved and…
YMCA St Paul’s Group is delighted to announce it has been awarded the top, G1, governance grade by the Regulator of Social Housing (RSH). YMCA St Paul’s Group was formed in 2018 through the merger of four YMCAs across London and Slough. Through merger the charity moved into the large Housing provider status as it…
This Friday marks World Sleep Day, an event organised by the World Sleep Society (WSS) to raise awareness of the importance of good sleep and promote better sleep as a way to increase mental health and overall well-being. Sleep is essential, and is as important to our bodies as eating, drinking and breathing. It is...
YMCA employee Simon Farmbrough, Service Manager for the Young People’s Project Walthamstow is running the Royal Parks Half Marathon this April (all still going ahead!), and will raise money for the project he manages; The YMCA’s Young Person’s Project “YPP” in East London. This Project provides support and accommodation to young, at risk vulnerable people…
The recent announcements of the roadmap for coming out of lockdown will have created a mixed reaction for many people. While there is a sense of relief for many it will also create a sense of uncertainty and possibly anxiety. The covid-19 pandemic has created a situation that has been unprecedented and prolonged. If two…
During this lockdown, why not use your extra time to upskill and learn techniques that will help you strengthen your mental wellbeing. As things become increasingly challenging and uncertain, it is now more important to be kind to & look after yourself. We understand that physical activity is one great way to supporting your mental health, and that is why we have already provided a variety...
The promise of Christmas has been the beacon of hope for many families that have been separated since the first lockdown was announced in March. With many of us having our plans to visit and spend some quality time shattered over the weekend, it’s more important than ever to practice kindness to ourselves and to…
