Young people from YMCA accommodation across Norwich enjoyed a day to remember at YMCA Central, opposite the city’s bus station. The day, which was planned and organised by a committee of young people began with watching the Royal Wedding coverage and preparing cakes and goodies for a special tea. YMCA resident Nikita Hemmant said “I loved the whole experience and I particularly loved Kate’s dress. “ By early afternoon the party had really started with a karoke competition, face painting and a balloon modelling expert along with a special ‘Royal’ tea. Support worker Laura Pattern said: “It was a day the young people would not forget and they all worked extremely well together in organising such an excellent event.” Kirk Doubleday, Nikita Hemmant and Joshua Liddle commented that: “It was a great day and fun for everyone to get together and celebrate something that was good for our country and it was a bonus that everyone got involved.” (Author: )
YMCA Norfolk's Mary has made a real difference
Mary Ives joined YMCA Norfolk to make a difference – and what a difference she has made to the lives of countless young people in and around Great Yarmouth. (Author: )
A year in the life of YMCA Norfolk
A year in the life of YMCA Norfolk (Author: )
YMCA Norfolk duo walk hills for the homeless
Two YMCA Norfolk colleagues have completed a 75-mile sponsored walk across Cumbria to raise cash to help homeless young people in Norwich find a proper bed for the night. (Author: )
YMCA sports coach wins top Norwich learning award
A community sports coach with YMCA Norfolk, who turned his life around after getting involved in a football project, has been crowned learner of the year at a Norwich awards ceremony. (Author: )
Norfolk's Tim to join international YMCA runners
YMCA Norfolk schools worker, Tim Lee, is set to join an international YMCA team running in the London Marathon on April 17. (Author: )
YMCA's Michael joins celebrity sports launch
Football coach and YMCA Norfolk part-time worker Michael Douglas has joined with celebrities such as Delia Smith, Jake Humphrey, Simon Thomas and Iwan Roberts to help relaunch a Norwich City FC charity which promotes sport and its benefits. (Author: )
Nick joins team for Indian Christian mission
YMCA Norfolk corporate support director Nick Nundy is heading to South India with a team of Norfolk Christians to help lead a Gospel mission for the next two weeks. (Author: )
OUR PEOPLE: Dreaming of a YMCA Christmas
YMCA Norfolk resettlement offier Mike Howard has seasonal thoughts about homelessness and is dreaming of a YMCA Christmas in his latest poetry series. (Author: )
Norfolk landlady Janet swaps pub for church
A Norfolk pub landlady has swapped last orders for holy orders and become a parish priest after an amazing experience in her local church. (Author: )
OUR PEOPLE: Reflections on young lives
YMCA Norfolk resettlement officer Mike Howard reflects on young lives in a series of short poems. (Author: )
OUR PEOPLE: It's back to school for our Nick
Nick Blanch joined YMCA Norfolk on a six month contract as a schools worker at Earlham High School. Seven years later he is still here and is now our Schools and Community Manager. (Author: )
OUR PEOPLE: Stefanie finds a hidden gem
Stefanie Pearson has recently started work as an Executive Assistant at YMCA Norfolk. (Author: )
OUR PEOPLE: Jasmine fired up about life
Norwich Central YMCA kitchen assistant, Jasmine Kerrison, is a keen photographer, spins fire and is studying for a degree. (Author: )
Norwich civic honour for YMCA volunteer Matt
Matt Godfrey was once living rough on the streets of Norwich, but now he has received a Civic Award from the city’s Lord Mayor for outstanding voluntary service with YMCA Norfolk. (Author: )
A turning point in Martin's life journey
Martin Rye has just taken over at YMCA Norfolk’s Throckmorton Yard project, the latest step in a journey that has taken him from a young man drifting between unemployment and fights with authority to a housing manager with a real purpose in life. (Author: )
YMCA Norfolk honours 250 years of service
Over 250 years of service by staff at YMCA Norfolk was recognised in a special ceremony at Norfolk County Hall last night (May 20). (Author: )
OUR PEOPLE: A chance to take breath
When Lady Kay Fisher moved to Norfolk just over 12 years ago, she became a councillor at Breckland and joined the Board of YMCA Norfolk. (Author: )