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Fun Day Programme

Caroline Cronin 06 June 2013
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If you came to last year's YMCA Hawker Fun Day, you will know what a great community event it is. There's lots going on for all ages, entry is free of charge and everyone is welcome.

There will be activities and entertainment all afternoon - a craft fair, sports day races, live music, class taster sessions and special sessions in The Pod soft play together with children's inflatables and a BBQ.... Read More

When the Namibian Gospel Choir came to the Music Room

Liz Workman 28 May 2013
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Clive Willemse and The NOW Generation at Music Room On Wednesday 15th May Music Room were privileged to host Clive Willemse and The NOW Generation. This Gospel Choir from Namibia led us in a workshop demonstrating their musical heritage; we then turned the tables and showed them what we do at Music Room. A truly inspiring session for everyone involved with the sharing of musical ideas and collab... Read More

YMCA Hawker Google Tour

Caroline Cronin 23 May 2013
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If you are a member or regular visitor to the YMCA Hawker Centre, you may remember reading notices about the Centre being photographed for a Google Businessview Tour. Well, now it's finished, up on the web and here it is!

To view fullscreen, click on the icon in the top righthand corner. Read More

Photography Competition

Caroline Cronin 22 May 2013
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Inspired? Capture the moment! Room (YMCA LSW’s Youth Work Projects) are holding their first photography competition. It’s completely free to enter and open to anyone under the age of 18 who lives or studies in the Boroughs of Kingston, Merton or Richmond. We are always blown away by the creativity and enthusiasm of the young people we work with, and being a charity with firm roots in all three... Read More

YMCA Wimbledon News

Caroline Cronin 20 May 2013
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The next few months will bring exciting changes to YMCA Wimbledon and the start of a long-term project that will see a brand new building come to life. Short term improvements... The Pod Soft Play is coming to Wimbledon followed by an upgrade to the gym and cafe. Work is planned to start on The Pod on Monday 20th May and it will open by 1st July in time for the summer holiday.

The Pod Kingst... Read More
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YMCA Hawker Gym Refurbishment

Caroline Cronin 25 April 2013
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Last year YMCA London South West made significant improvements to YMCA Hawker. Phase One saw the addition of an exercise studio with a new sprung floor, a refurbished café, reception area and of course, the opening of The Pod soft play facility.

Feedback on the first phase of the refurbishment has been extremely positive, but we know that members and users have been asking ‘What about the gym?... Read More
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Making a World of Difference

Caroline Cronin 17 April 2013
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Image and Personal Development Consultant Denise Dale from Altogether You will be joining YMCA London South West for the next four months. Denise is one of 500 people from across the UK who has been selected to work at her chosen charity supported by the Vodafone Foundation as part of their World of Difference Programme.  Denise’s role will involve working with a wide variety of people.  One ar... Read More
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Capital Panel Requests

Richard James 01 April 2013
A form for gathering Capital Panel requests from the Association. Read More
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Friendship and food at the Winter Night Shelter

Liz Workman 26 February 2013
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The Merton Winter Night Shelter is an organisation forged from the heart of the local community to help alleviate the problems faced by local rough sleepers in the coldest winter months. The Night Shelter provided food and shelter for nineteen local rough sleepers this Winter, as well as “move on” opportunities such as helping with benefit applications, connecting with local GPs, and drug and a... Read More

A massive thank you to Waitrose

Liz Workman 26 February 2013
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We were delighted to receive a cheque for £700 from Waitrose as part of their Community Matters programme. A very thoughtful member of the public nominated YMCA Surbiton for December's 'Charity of the Month' . This was a fantastic opportunity for us to link the donation with our Housing Department's fundraising.

The funds received will be awarded to the hostel Resettlement Fund, a fund for ex... Read More
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