http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk Latest articles from YMCA Norfolk 2013, YMCA Norfolk en Insight by Endis, www.endis.com 1440 http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/355272/YMCA_Norfolk/Opportunities/Job_Vacancies/YMCA_Norfolk_is.aspx http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/355272/YMCA_Norfolk/Opportunities/Job_Vacancies/YMCA_Norfolk_is.aspx Thu, 09 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT YMCA Norfolk is a local Christian faith-based charity seeking to transform young lives through housing, youth work and health and well-being activities. We are seeking a Finance Manager to provide an efficient and effective finance service. http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/354385/YMCA_Norfolk/Opportunities/Job_Vacancies/Norfolk_Nightstop_Plus.aspx http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/354385/YMCA_Norfolk/Opportunities/Job_Vacancies/Norfolk_Nightstop_Plus.aspx Tue, 30 Apr 2013 23:00:00 GMT YMCA Norfolk requires a Nightstop Plus Support Worker to assist a busy team in developing and implementing the Nightstop Plus Service in the Norfolk area. http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/352921/YMCA_Norfolk/News_and_Events/Umbrella_Housing_in.aspx http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/352921/YMCA_Norfolk/News_and_Events/Umbrella_Housing_in.aspx Wed, 17 Apr 2013 23:00:00 GMT Norwich-based supported housing group Umbrella Housing has announced the transfer of its housing stock and operations to YMCA Norfolk with immediate effect. http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/347766/YMCA_Norfolk/News_and_Events/YMCA_Norfolk_honours.aspx http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/347766/YMCA_Norfolk/News_and_Events/YMCA_Norfolk_honours.aspx Fri, 08 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT YMCA Norfolk staff from across the county have been honoured for outstanding service to the Christian charity in an annual awards and celebration event. http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/346839/YMCA_Norfolk/News_and_Events/Yarmouth_fun_day.aspx http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/346839/YMCA_Norfolk/News_and_Events/Yarmouth_fun_day.aspx Tue, 05 Mar 2013 10:00:00 GMT Young people from a YMCA Norfolk backed project in Great Yarmouth staged a community fun day with a difference recently. http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/343939/YMCA_Norfolk/Support/Sleep_Easy_2013/Kings_Lynn_Sleep.aspx http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/343939/YMCA_Norfolk/Support/Sleep_Easy_2013/Kings_Lynn_Sleep.aspx Fri, 08 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Staff and residents from YMCA Norfolk in King’s Lynn held their own Sleep Easy event last Saturday night (February 3) raising almost 1000. http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/343129/YMCA_Norfolk/Support/Sleep_Easy_2013/YMCA_Norfolk_Sleep.aspx http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/343129/YMCA_Norfolk/Support/Sleep_Easy_2013/YMCA_Norfolk_Sleep.aspx Sun, 03 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT A small city of cardboard shelters sprang up overnight at Carrow Park in Norwich last night when around 80 people spent the night sleeping under the stars to help raise awareness of the issue of homelessness. http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/342588/YMCA_Norfolk/News_and_Events/YMCAs_sporting_appeal.aspx http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/342588/YMCA_Norfolk/News_and_Events/YMCAs_sporting_appeal.aspx Thu, 31 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT YMCA Norfolk has issued an appeal for local churches and youth groups who are interested in putting on Community Games events, to get in touch, as support and finance is available to help them get off the ground. http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/341878/YMCA_Norfolk/Opportunities/Volunteer_Opportunities/YMCA_Norfolk_is.aspx http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/341878/YMCA_Norfolk/Opportunities/Volunteer_Opportunities/YMCA_Norfolk_is.aspx Fri, 25 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT YMCA Norfolk is a local Christian faith-based charity seeking to make a difference to young people’s lives through housing, youth work and health and well being activities. It is seeking new Board Members. http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/341440/YMCA_Norfolk/Support/Sleep_Easy_2013/Teams_rise_to.aspx http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/341440/YMCA_Norfolk/Support/Sleep_Easy_2013/Teams_rise_to.aspx Mon, 21 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Staff from local schools and businesses will be among a number of teams who have signed up for the YMCA Norfolk Sleep Easy challenge overnight on February 2 to raise cash and awareness for local work with homeless young people. http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/337717/YMCA_Norfolk/Support/Sleep_Easy_2013/Challenge_made_to.aspx http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/337717/YMCA_Norfolk/Support/Sleep_Easy_2013/Challenge_made_to.aspx Mon, 17 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT Teams of work colleagues, community groups and individuals across Norfolk are being challenged to give up their warm bed for one night, brave the cold and sleep outside in a cardboard box to help raise awareness and funding to address homelessness. http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/294750/YMCA_Norfolk/News_and_Events/YMCA_Norfolk_Carol.aspx http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/294750/YMCA_Norfolk/News_and_Events/YMCA_Norfolk_Carol.aspx Mon, 10 Dec 2012 12:00:00 GMT Residents, supporters and staff gathered at St Peter Mancroft Church in Norwich city centre for the annual YMCA Norfolk Carol Service on December 6. http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/333849/YMCA_Norfolk/News_and_Events/500_from_Norwich.aspx http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/333849/YMCA_Norfolk/News_and_Events/500_from_Norwich.aspx Wed, 14 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT Over 500 people in Norwich took part in a YMCA World Basketball Challenge event on October 13, aiming to help set a new world record. http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/331782/YMCA_Norfolk/News_and_Events/YMCA_Norfolk_celebrates.aspx http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/331782/YMCA_Norfolk/News_and_Events/YMCA_Norfolk_celebrates.aspx Tue, 30 Oct 2012 10:00:00 GMT YMCA Norfolk celebrated a year of growth and development, told through the words of its staff, partners and the young people it works with, at the Open Venue in Norwich on October 25. http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/332150/YMCA_Norfolk/News_and_Events/Video_tells_story.aspx http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/332150/YMCA_Norfolk/News_and_Events/Video_tells_story.aspx Tue, 30 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT A new video released at the YMCA Norfolk AGM and Celebration on October 25 tells one of the many individual stories behind the Stepping Stone Cafe social enterprise scheme and the new MyPlace accommodation facility, both in Norwich. http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/326237/YMCA_Norfolk/News_and_Events/Olympic_boxer_helps.aspx http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/326237/YMCA_Norfolk/News_and_Events/Olympic_boxer_helps.aspx Wed, 12 Sep 2012 23:00:00 GMT Olympic bronze-medal winning boxer Antony Ogogo, has helped a group of young people from Great Yarmouth open their graffiti mural in Cobholm, Great Yarmouth. http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/326223/YMCA_Norfolk/News_and_Events/_4_4m.aspx http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/326223/YMCA_Norfolk/News_and_Events/_4_4m.aspx Wed, 12 Sep 2012 23:00:00 GMT YMCA Norfolk’s 4.4m MyPlace development of 40 self-contained flats for young homeless people on Bethel Street in Norwich city centre, was officially launched at a civic reception on Friday September 7. http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/325117/YMCA_Norfolk/News_and_Events/New_Norwich_community.aspx http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/325117/YMCA_Norfolk/News_and_Events/New_Norwich_community.aspx Mon, 03 Sep 2012 23:00:00 GMT A new community café has opened in Norwich city centre, the result of an innovative social enterprise partnership between YMCA Norfolk and local businesses, in which young homeless people have played a vital role. http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/298150/YMCA_Norfolk/Support/Sleep_Easy_2013/Norwich_Sleep_Easy.aspx http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/298150/YMCA_Norfolk/Support/Sleep_Easy_2013/Norwich_Sleep_Easy.aspx Tue, 28 Aug 2012 23:00:00 GMT Around 50 YMCA Norfolk staff, supporters and clients slept under the stars in freezing temperatures in a Norwich graveyard last night to raise awareness of the issue of homelessness in the city and county. http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/322072/YMCA_Norfolk/News_and_Events/_4_4m.aspx http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/322072/YMCA_Norfolk/News_and_Events/_4_4m.aspx Sun, 05 Aug 2012 23:00:00 GMT A dedication and prayer service for the new YMCA Norfolk MyPlace development on Bethel Street in Norwich took place on Friday August 3, in preparation for the first residents moving into the 40 self-contained flats from Monday August 6. http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/321440/YMCA_Norfolk/News_and_Events/YMCA_Norfolk_receive.aspx http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/321440/YMCA_Norfolk/News_and_Events/YMCA_Norfolk_receive.aspx Mon, 30 Jul 2012 23:00:00 GMT The handover of YMCA Norfolk’s new 4.4m development of 40 self-contained flats for young homeless people in Norwich city centre, from housing developer Lovell, took place today, Tuesday July 31. http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/320126/YMCA_Norfolk/What_we_do/Housing/Supported_Lodgings/Lisa_provides_a.aspx http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/320126/YMCA_Norfolk/What_we_do/Housing/Supported_Lodgings/Lisa_provides_a.aspx Wed, 18 Jul 2012 23:00:00 GMT For teenagers Sarah and Grace, moving in with YMCA Norfolk supported lodgings provider Lisa and her two young sons has provided them with a safe, happy home plus friendships and close bonds that they all say will last for a lifetime. http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/317549/YMCA_Norfolk/News_and_Events/Princes_community_honour.aspx http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/317549/YMCA_Norfolk/News_and_Events/Princes_community_honour.aspx Sat, 14 Jul 2012 23:00:00 GMT YMCA Norfolk project officer Nigel Graves has been honoured at a prestigious award ceremony as the community individual who has best collaborated with business to benefit society. http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/318465/YMCA_Norfolk/News_and_Events/YMCA_Norfolk_duo.aspx http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/318465/YMCA_Norfolk/News_and_Events/YMCA_Norfolk_duo.aspx Wed, 04 Jul 2012 23:00:00 GMT YMCA Norfolk duo Susie Knights and Rev Simon Stokes were right at the forefront of the Olympic Torch celebrations as the flame passed through Norfolk on July 4 and 5. http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/317537/YMCA_Norfolk/News_and_Events/YMCA_Norfolk_helps.aspx http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/317537/YMCA_Norfolk/News_and_Events/YMCA_Norfolk_helps.aspx Wed, 27 Jun 2012 23:00:00 GMT Greg Matthews has just been awarded an outdoors instructor apprenticeship, but just a few months ago he was homeless and out on the streets of Norwich, which was when YMCA Norfolk stepped in. http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/317535/YMCA_Norfolk/News_and_Events/YMCA_Norfolk_shop.aspx http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/317535/YMCA_Norfolk/News_and_Events/YMCA_Norfolk_shop.aspx Wed, 27 Jun 2012 23:00:00 GMT It was carnival time in the West Norfolk resort of Hunstanton recently and the team from the local YMCA Shop joined in the fun – with the help of a London choir. http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/316851/YMCA_Norfolk/Support/_1m_Appeal/_1m_raised.aspx http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/316851/YMCA_Norfolk/Support/_1m_Appeal/_1m_raised.aspx Thu, 21 Jun 2012 23:00:00 GMT YMCA Norfolk’s Bethel Street project appeal has now topped its 1m target, thanks to a series of generous donations from individuals, local organisations and charitable trusts. http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/313867/YMCA_Norfolk/News_and_Events/YMCA_Norfolks_Ambassadors.aspx http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/313867/YMCA_Norfolk/News_and_Events/YMCA_Norfolks_Ambassadors.aspx Wed, 23 May 2012 23:00:00 GMT A YMCA Norfolk Ambassadors scheme is being launched to introduce and communicate the Christian charity’s vital work to churches and other groups across Norfolk. http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/311137/YMCA_Norfolk/News_and_Events/Help_us_improve.aspx http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/311137/YMCA_Norfolk/News_and_Events/Help_us_improve.aspx Mon, 30 Apr 2012 23:00:00 GMT YMCA Norfolk would like your help to make sure that our website effectively provides the information you and other visitors need about our broad range of work. http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/310577/YMCA_Norfolk/What_we_do/Health_and_Well/Activities/Arsenal_was_Match.aspx http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/310577/YMCA_Norfolk/What_we_do/Health_and_Well/Activities/Arsenal_was_Match.aspx Wed, 25 Apr 2012 23:00:00 GMT Featuring on BBC’s Match of the Day programme and playing against an Arsenal side have been highlights of the Street Life Soccer project, which a dozen or so YMCA Norfolk residents are currently engaged in. http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/303180/YMCA_Norfolk/News_and_Events/YMCAs_magnificent_seven.aspx http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/303180/YMCA_Norfolk/News_and_Events/YMCAs_magnificent_seven.aspx Sun, 01 Apr 2012 23:00:00 GMT A magnificent seven YMCA Norfolk members - six residents and one staff member - have completed a 50km bike ride at Fitness First Norwich to raise over 500 for Sport Relief 2012. http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/306817/YMCA_Norfolk/News_and_Events/Our_people/YMCA_Norfolks_Mary.aspx http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/306817/YMCA_Norfolk/News_and_Events/Our_people/YMCA_Norfolks_Mary.aspx Wed, 28 Mar 2012 13:00:00 GMT 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. http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/304993/YMCA_Norfolk/News_and_Events/YMCA_Norfolk_pays.aspx http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/304993/YMCA_Norfolk/News_and_Events/YMCA_Norfolk_pays.aspx Tue, 20 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT Following the tragic death of YMCA Norfolk resident Tafadzwa (Taffy) Khan, aged 25, on Sunday (March 18), YMCA Norfolk Chief Executive, Tim Sweeting, paid tribute. http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/298293/YMCA_Norfolk/Support/Sleep_Easy_2013/Reflections_on_a.aspx http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/298293/YMCA_Norfolk/Support/Sleep_Easy_2013/Reflections_on_a.aspx Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT Rev Linnet Smith, Rector of Brundall near Norwich, took part in the YMCA Norfolk Sleep Easy outside St Peter Mancroft in Norwich on January 28. Here are her thoughts and prayers after the experience. http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/298034/YMCA_Norfolk/News_and_Events/How_to_get.aspx http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/298034/YMCA_Norfolk/News_and_Events/How_to_get.aspx Fri, 27 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT A group of YMCA residents and staff have teamed up with youth arts organisation Culture Works East to create a completely original charity album from the cover design to the lyrics and all eight music tracks. http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/297326/YMCA_Norfolk/News_and_Events/YMCA_Norfolk_team.aspx http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/297326/YMCA_Norfolk/News_and_Events/YMCA_Norfolk_team.aspx Mon, 23 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT A group of YMCA Norfolk residents and staff have teamed up with Norwich-based youth arts organisation Culture Works East to create a completely original charity album. http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/294006/YMCA_Norfolk/News_and_Events/Norwich_council_loan.aspx http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/294006/YMCA_Norfolk/News_and_Events/Norwich_council_loan.aspx Thu, 22 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT A 400,000 loan from Norwich City Council to YMCA Norfolk will part fund the build of move-on accommodation for a number of homeless and vulnerable young people in Norfolk. http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/293634/YMCA_Norfolk/News_and_Events/YMCA_charity_shop.aspx http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/293634/YMCA_Norfolk/News_and_Events/YMCA_charity_shop.aspx Tue, 20 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT A charity shop supporting the vital work of the YMCA has re-opened in the South Norfolk market town of Diss, some 14 months after the original store closed when its let ran out. http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/291925/YMCA_Norfolk/Client_Stories/YMCA_helps_James.aspx http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/291925/YMCA_Norfolk/Client_Stories/YMCA_helps_James.aspx Sat, 10 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT Juggler James Thompson from Norwich left home to follow the dream of many young people… to join the circus. http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/291368/YMCA_Norfolk/News_and_Events/Carols_mark_start.aspx http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/291368/YMCA_Norfolk/News_and_Events/Carols_mark_start.aspx Tue, 06 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT Residents, staff and supporters of YMCA Norfolk celebrated the real meaning of Christmas at a joyful carol service held at St Peter Mancroft Church in Norwich last night (December 6). http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/289034/YMCA_Norfolk/Support/_1m_Appeal/News/First_look_inside.aspx http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/289034/YMCA_Norfolk/Support/_1m_Appeal/News/First_look_inside.aspx Thu, 17 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT Supporters, fundraisers, dignitaries and neighbours were all allowed a first look inside the rapidly developing YMCA Norfolk Bethel St project to provide move-on accommodation for 40 young homeless people in Norwich on November 11. http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/284963/YMCA_Norfolk/News_and_Events/YMCA_Norfolk_stages.aspx http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/284963/YMCA_Norfolk/News_and_Events/YMCA_Norfolk_stages.aspx Mon, 17 Oct 2011 23:00:00 GMT Opened by a juggler, closed by a would-be rock singer and staged in a nightclub, YMCA Norfolk put on an AGM with a difference in Norwich last night (October 18). http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/284193/YMCA_Norfolk/Support/_1m_Appeal/News/YMCA_Norfolk_1m.aspx http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/284193/YMCA_Norfolk/Support/_1m_Appeal/News/YMCA_Norfolk_1m.aspx Tue, 11 Oct 2011 23:00:00 GMT A public appeal to raise 1m to complete the funding for a 4.4m development of 40 self-contained flats in Norwich city centre for young homeless people, has passed the halfway mark. http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/284191/YMCA_Norfolk/What_we_do/Health_and_Well/Activities/YMCA_residents_take.aspx http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/284191/YMCA_Norfolk/What_we_do/Health_and_Well/Activities/YMCA_residents_take.aspx Tue, 11 Oct 2011 23:00:00 GMT ‘YNOT?’ is a new programme of outdoor activities and life coaching for young people resident in YMCA accommodation in Norwich. http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/282889/YMCA_Norfolk/Client_Stories/Festival_role_lands.aspx http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/282889/YMCA_Norfolk/Client_Stories/Festival_role_lands.aspx Mon, 03 Oct 2011 23:00:00 GMT YMCA Norfolk resident Lee Horide has landed himself a job as part of the front of house team at Norwich’s Theatre Royal following his participation in the recent Culture Works and Norfolk and Norwich ‘Festival City’ project. http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/280067/YMCA_Norfolk/News_and_Events/YMCA_Norfolk_honours.aspx http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/280067/YMCA_Norfolk/News_and_Events/YMCA_Norfolk_honours.aspx Mon, 12 Sep 2011 23:00:00 GMT YMCA Norfolk staff from across the county have been honoured for outstanding service to the Christian charity in a first-ever awards and celebration event. http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/278205/YMCA_Norfolk/News_and_Events/YMCA_talent_on.aspx http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/278205/YMCA_Norfolk/News_and_Events/YMCA_talent_on.aspx Mon, 29 Aug 2011 23:00:00 GMT From youngsters lined up with their saxophones to a concert in an historic Norwich church – photographs by young residents of YMCA Norfolk were on show in The Forum this summer. http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/276872/YMCA_Norfolk/News_and_Events/Splashing_around_with.aspx http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/276872/YMCA_Norfolk/News_and_Events/Splashing_around_with.aspx Thu, 18 Aug 2011 23:00:00 GMT YMCA Norfolk staff, volunteers and young people had a fun day on the Beach at Gorleston. http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/274051/YMCA_Norfolk/News_and_Events/And_the_Winner.aspx http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/274051/YMCA_Norfolk/News_and_Events/And_the_Winner.aspx Mon, 01 Aug 2011 23:00:00 GMT Elaine Middleton was the winner of the YMCA Norfolk ‘More than a Song’ competition at this year’s Royal Norfolk Show and was delighted to be awarded with the prize of an iPad2. http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/271719/YMCA_Norfolk/News_and_Events/YMCAs_Spirit_of.aspx http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/271719/YMCA_Norfolk/News_and_Events/YMCAs_Spirit_of.aspx Tue, 19 Jul 2011 23:00:00 GMT YMCA residents at Norwich Central took part in this year’s Lord Mayor’s procession, where they dressed as Sparta’s from ancient Greece as part of the ‘Islands around the World’ theme. http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/269382/YMCA_Norfolk/What_we_do/Health_and_Well/Holiday_Camps/YMCA_Norfolk_Summer.aspx http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/269382/YMCA_Norfolk/What_we_do/Health_and_Well/Holiday_Camps/YMCA_Norfolk_Summer.aspx Mon, 04 Jul 2011 23:00:00 GMT YMCA Norfolk Summer holiday fun! This summer YMCA Norfolk are teaming up with Star Players to offer young people in Norwich and Norfolk an action packed week of multi-sports and fun activities. http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/269275/YMCA_Norfolk/News_and_Events/YMCA_wins_Norfolk.aspx http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/269275/YMCA_Norfolk/News_and_Events/YMCA_wins_Norfolk.aspx Mon, 04 Jul 2011 23:00:00 GMT This year's Royal Norfolk Show exhibition winners proved that it's fun to play at the YMCA. Their interactive and welcoming stand demonstrated that the Christian organisation is so much more than a song. http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/266255/YMCA_Norfolk/News_and_Events/Our_people/Right_Royal_celebration.aspx http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/266255/YMCA_Norfolk/News_and_Events/Our_people/Right_Royal_celebration.aspx Sun, 19 Jun 2011 23:00:00 GMT Residents at YMCA Central in Norwich celebrated the recent Royal Wedding in style along with the rest of the nation. http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/266253/YMCA_Norfolk/Opportunities/Volunteer_Opportunities/YMCA_needs_volunteers.aspx http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/266253/YMCA_Norfolk/Opportunities/Volunteer_Opportunities/YMCA_needs_volunteers.aspx Sun, 19 Jun 2011 23:00:00 GMT YMCA Norfolk is seeking volunteers to support community projects with young people in Great Yarmouth. We are looking for some help with: Admin; Life skills such as cooking; Sports activities; Parenting support; Advice and Guidance. http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/265790/YMCA_Norfolk/What_we_do/Health_and_Well/Activities/YMCA_Norfolk_set.aspx http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/265790/YMCA_Norfolk/What_we_do/Health_and_Well/Activities/YMCA_Norfolk_set.aspx Wed, 15 Jun 2011 23:00:00 GMT YMCA Norfolk is set to help deliver three Sportivate projects in Trowse and Poringland, near Norwich, near as part of Sport England’s Olympic legacy programme, so that young adults can be active this summer. http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/265787/YMCA_Norfolk/What_we_do/Health_and_Well/Activities/YMCA_Norfolk_team.aspx http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/265787/YMCA_Norfolk/What_we_do/Health_and_Well/Activities/YMCA_Norfolk_team.aspx Wed, 15 Jun 2011 23:00:00 GMT A team from YMCA Norfolk competed in dodgeball, ultimate Frisbee, curling and archery as part of the Fit 4 Work Corporate Games at the UEA Sportspark in Norwich on June 10. http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/264418/YMCA_Norfolk/News_and_Events/Choir_at_Wymondham.aspx http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/264418/YMCA_Norfolk/News_and_Events/Choir_at_Wymondham.aspx Wed, 08 Jun 2011 23:00:00 GMT A full Wymondham Abbey, reverberating to the sounds of the Tallis Chamber Choir and the Alexandra Players, helped to raise several thousand pounds for YMCA Norfolk’s Bethel Street building appeal last Saturday. http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/260820/YMCA_Norfolk/News_and_Events/Classical_concert_in.aspx http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/260820/YMCA_Norfolk/News_and_Events/Classical_concert_in.aspx Mon, 30 May 2011 23:00:00 GMT The renowned Tallis Chamber Choir head an impressive line-up for a charity concert at Wymondham Abbey on June 4, in aid of YMCA Norfolk’s 1m Bethel Street building appeal. http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/262573/YMCA_Norfolk/What_we_do/Health_and_Well/Activities/Room_to_let.aspx http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/262573/YMCA_Norfolk/What_we_do/Health_and_Well/Activities/Room_to_let.aspx Wed, 25 May 2011 23:00:00 GMT Looking to expand or start up your own Sports Massage Business? Need a room for 1-2-1 work? YMCA Norfolk has a small room to hire at their sports centre in Trowse. http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/261566/YMCA_Norfolk/News_and_Events/Helping_build_a.aspx http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/261566/YMCA_Norfolk/News_and_Events/Helping_build_a.aspx Wed, 18 May 2011 23:00:00 GMT YMCA Norfolk has teamed up with construction firm Lovell and offender resettlement charity MOVEON east to provide employment advisers with useful on-site construction experience to help them in their work. http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/261185/YMCA_Norfolk/What_we_do/Health_and_Well/Activities/Norwich_youth_workers.aspx http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/261185/YMCA_Norfolk/What_we_do/Health_and_Well/Activities/Norwich_youth_workers.aspx Mon, 16 May 2011 23:00:00 GMT A group of youth workers from Norwich churches and Christian charities, organised by YMCA Norfolk, have competed in the recent Fit 4 Work five-a-side football tournament. http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/261124/YMCA_Norfolk/Support/Support_Our_Shops/YMCA_Norfolk_shop.aspx http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/261124/YMCA_Norfolk/Support/Support_Our_Shops/YMCA_Norfolk_shop.aspx Mon, 16 May 2011 23:00:00 GMT Hunstanton celebrated the Royal Wedding with a town centre party and the resort’s YMCA shop supplied wedding dresses to help complete the occasion. http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/260296/YMCA_Norfolk/What_we_do/Housing/Supported_Lodgings/REAL_LIFE_Stephen.aspx http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/260296/YMCA_Norfolk/What_we_do/Housing/Supported_Lodgings/REAL_LIFE_Stephen.aspx Tue, 10 May 2011 19:30:00 GMT Stephen was just 11 years old when he had the traumatic experience of finding his mother dead in the house. It turned his life upside down and led to a very unsettling period. http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/242332/YMCA_Norfolk/News_and_Events/Our_people/YMCA_Norfolk_duo.aspx http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/242332/YMCA_Norfolk/News_and_Events/Our_people/YMCA_Norfolk_duo.aspx Tue, 10 May 2011 19:00:00 GMT 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. http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/260138/YMCA_Norfolk/What_we_do/Youth_and_Community/Schools/Schools_role_with.aspx http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/260138/YMCA_Norfolk/What_we_do/Youth_and_Community/Schools/Schools_role_with.aspx Mon, 09 May 2011 23:00:00 GMT Volunteering with the YMCA Norfolk schools team has helped set one Norfolk student on the path to a successful career in social work. http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/260070/YMCA_Norfolk/What_we_do/Health_and_Well/Holiday_Camps/Cricket_football_and.aspx http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/260070/YMCA_Norfolk/What_we_do/Health_and_Well/Holiday_Camps/Cricket_football_and.aspx Sun, 08 May 2011 23:00:00 GMT Day two of YMCA Norfolk’s Run the Race! holiday camp was another warm and sunny day, perfect for playing kwik cricket and football out on the astro pitch. http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/259286/YMCA_Norfolk/What_we_do/Health_and_Well/Holiday_Camps/YMCA_Camp_for.aspx http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/259286/YMCA_Norfolk/What_we_do/Health_and_Well/Holiday_Camps/YMCA_Camp_for.aspx Tue, 03 May 2011 23:00:00 GMT YMCA Norfolk is gearing up for another action packed day of holiday fun over the half-term holiday at Whitsun. http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/257919/YMCA_Norfolk/What_we_do/Housing/YMCA_Norfolk_issues.aspx http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/257919/YMCA_Norfolk/What_we_do/Housing/YMCA_Norfolk_issues.aspx Wed, 20 Apr 2011 23:00:00 GMT YMCA Norfolk has put out an appeal for bedroom furniture for its expanding work housing homeless young people in Great Yarmouth. http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/252039/YMCA_Norfolk/News_and_Events/YMCA_marks_war.aspx http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/252039/YMCA_Norfolk/News_and_Events/YMCA_marks_war.aspx Thu, 14 Apr 2011 23:00:00 GMT Seventy years after the YMCA played a crucial part in the war effort across Norfolk, accommodating and feeding hundreds of troops the current Norwich YMCA restaurant has hosted a nostalgic exhibition. http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/255534/YMCA_Norfolk/What_we_do/Health_and_Well/Holiday_Camps/Youngsters_Run_the.aspx http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/255534/YMCA_Norfolk/What_we_do/Health_and_Well/Holiday_Camps/Youngsters_Run_the.aspx Wed, 13 Apr 2011 23:00:00 GMT The first day of YMCA Norfolk’s “Run the Race!” holiday camp took place on Monday April 11. Children from across Norwich took part in dodgeball, football and badminton as well as creating their own medals. http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/254268/YMCA_Norfolk/News_and_Events/YMCA_work_in.aspx http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/254268/YMCA_Norfolk/News_and_Events/YMCA_work_in.aspx Wed, 06 Apr 2011 23:00:00 GMT YMCA Norfolk has seen a huge increase in its work with young people in Great Yarmouth over the past year and a recent open day at its enlarged offices on North Quay welcomed scores of clients, supporters, partner organizations and guests. http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/248148/YMCA_Norfolk/What_we_do/Health_and_Well/Holiday_Camps/YMCA_Norfolk_sporting.aspx http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/248148/YMCA_Norfolk/What_we_do/Health_and_Well/Holiday_Camps/YMCA_Norfolk_sporting.aspx Sun, 03 Apr 2011 23:00:00 GMT YMCA Norfolk, in association with Norwich Youth For Christ, is running two sports days for 8 to 14-year-olds over the Easter holiday in a YMCA tradition which has gone back over 60 years. http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/252042/YMCA_Norfolk/News_and_Events/Our_people/Norfolks_Tim_to.aspx http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/252042/YMCA_Norfolk/News_and_Events/Our_people/Norfolks_Tim_to.aspx Mon, 28 Mar 2011 23:00:00 GMT YMCA Norfolk schools worker, Tim Lee, is set to join an international YMCA team running in the London Marathon on April 17. http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/252037/YMCA_Norfolk/News_and_Events/Our_people/YMCA_sports_coach.aspx http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/252037/YMCA_Norfolk/News_and_Events/Our_people/YMCA_sports_coach.aspx Mon, 28 Mar 2011 23:00:00 GMT 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. http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/249895/YMCA_Norfolk/News_and_Events/YMCA_Norfolk_residents.aspx http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/249895/YMCA_Norfolk/News_and_Events/YMCA_Norfolk_residents.aspx Wed, 23 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT Young YMCA residents in King’s Lynn, who hit the headlines on TV and in the local press with their concerted opposition to youth service cuts across Norfolk, are putting what they learnt in the process to good use. http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/248615/YMCA_Norfolk/What_we_do/Health_and_Well/Activities/YMCA_residents_enjoy.aspx http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/248615/YMCA_Norfolk/What_we_do/Health_and_Well/Activities/YMCA_residents_enjoy.aspx Tue, 15 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT Since February 2011, a committed group of YMCA Norfolk hostel residents have been participating in weekly football training sessions at the YMCA sports centre in Trowse near Norwich. http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/248147/YMCA_Norfolk/What_we_do/Health_and_Well/Activities/It_s_fun.aspx http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/248147/YMCA_Norfolk/What_we_do/Health_and_Well/Activities/It_s_fun.aspx Sat, 12 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT If you fancy having a regular a game of football, badminton, basketball or netball with a team or a few friends, YMCA Norfolk’s Sports Centre in Trowse near Norwich could be the ideal location. http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/247423/YMCA_Norfolk/What_we_do/Housing/Supported_Lodgings/REAL_LIFE_Justins.aspx http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/247423/YMCA_Norfolk/What_we_do/Housing/Supported_Lodgings/REAL_LIFE_Justins.aspx Tue, 08 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT Moving into YMCA Norfolk supported lodgings with Rita has been one of the best things to ever happen to Justin – and now he is just like one of the family. http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/247406/YMCA_Norfolk/What_we_do/Housing/Supported_Lodgings/OUR_STORY_rewards.aspx http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/247406/YMCA_Norfolk/What_we_do/Housing/Supported_Lodgings/OUR_STORY_rewards.aspx Tue, 08 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT Joy and Les Taylor are part of the YMCA Norfolk supported lodgings provider team. They have found that the rewards for giving a bit of time and TLC are just great. http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/242497/YMCA_Norfolk/What_we_do/Health_and_Well/Activities/Jess_puts_sport.aspx http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/242497/YMCA_Norfolk/What_we_do/Health_and_Well/Activities/Jess_puts_sport.aspx Tue, 08 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT Sport, fitness and healthy eating are high on the agenda of new YMCA Norfolk Health and Well-being Development Worker Jess Tyson, who is looking to develop partnerships with local churches, schools and other organizations. http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/242070/YMCA_Norfolk/News_and_Events/Our_people/YMCAs_Michael_joins.aspx http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/242070/YMCA_Norfolk/News_and_Events/Our_people/YMCAs_Michael_joins.aspx Thu, 03 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT 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. http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/240974/YMCA_Norfolk/Support/Sleep_Easy_2013/YMCA_Norfolk_Sleep.aspx http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/240974/YMCA_Norfolk/Support/Sleep_Easy_2013/YMCA_Norfolk_Sleep.aspx Sun, 30 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT 2011: Around 55 YMCA Norfolk staff, supporters and clients slept out under the stars at events in Norwich and King's Lynn last night to highlight the issue of homeless young people across the county. http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/239364/YMCA_Norfolk/News_and_Events/Our_people/Nick_joins_team.aspx http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/239364/YMCA_Norfolk/News_and_Events/Our_people/Nick_joins_team.aspx Thu, 20 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT 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. http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/233906/YMCA_Norfolk/News_and_Events/Our_people/OUR_PEOPLE_Dreaming.aspx http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/233906/YMCA_Norfolk/News_and_Events/Our_people/OUR_PEOPLE_Dreaming.aspx Tue, 14 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT YMCA Norfolk resettlement offier Mike Howard has seasonal thoughts about homelessness and is dreaming of a YMCA Christmas in his latest poetry series. http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/234488/YMCA_Norfolk/News_and_Events/Our_people/Norfolk_landlady_Janet.aspx http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/234488/YMCA_Norfolk/News_and_Events/Our_people/Norfolk_landlady_Janet.aspx Sat, 11 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT A Norfolk pub landlady has swapped last orders for holy orders and become a parish priest after an amazing experience in her local church. http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/233904/YMCA_Norfolk/News_and_Events/Our_people/OUR_PEOPLE_Reflections.aspx http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/233904/YMCA_Norfolk/News_and_Events/Our_people/OUR_PEOPLE_Reflections.aspx Tue, 07 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT YMCA Norfolk resettlement officer Mike Howard reflects on young lives in a series of short poems. http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/232361/YMCA_Norfolk/News_and_Events/Our_people/OUR_PEOPLE_Its.aspx http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/232361/YMCA_Norfolk/News_and_Events/Our_people/OUR_PEOPLE_Its.aspx Sun, 28 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT 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. http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/224715/YMCA_Norfolk/News_and_Events/Sir_Richard_spends.aspx http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/224715/YMCA_Norfolk/News_and_Events/Sir_Richard_spends.aspx Mon, 01 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT General Sir Richard Dannatt, the new president of YMCA Norfolk slept rough on the streets of Norwich at the weekend to raise money for YMCA Norfolk and to get a glimpse into what life is like for the homeless. http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/222762/YMCA_Norfolk/News_and_Events/Ex_Army_chief.aspx http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/222762/YMCA_Norfolk/News_and_Events/Ex_Army_chief.aspx Mon, 18 Oct 2010 23:00:00 GMT Former head of the British Army, General Sir Richard Dannatt, was made president of YMCA Norfolk last night (October 18), taking over from Richard Jarrold, with a pledge to Serve to Lead. http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/222770/YMCA_Norfolk/News_and_Events/YMCA_Norfolk_launches.aspx http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/222770/YMCA_Norfolk/News_and_Events/YMCA_Norfolk_launches.aspx Sun, 17 Oct 2010 23:00:00 GMT YMCA Norfolk launched its 2010 Annual Review at its AGM held at Norwich Cathedral Hostry on October 18. http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/211227/YMCA_Norfolk/News_and_Events/News_Archive/2010_News/YMCA_Norfolk_kitted.aspx http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/211227/YMCA_Norfolk/News_and_Events/News_Archive/2010_News/YMCA_Norfolk_kitted.aspx Mon, 16 Aug 2010 23:00:00 GMT 2010: YMCA Norfolk has been given a full set of second-hand football kit from a generous Norwich team, Vale Longo FC, who have got a new strip themselves thanks to a sponsor. http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/209723/YMCA_Norfolk/Support/_1m_Appeal/News/Buy_a_brick.aspx http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/209723/YMCA_Norfolk/Support/_1m_Appeal/News/Buy_a_brick.aspx Mon, 02 Aug 2010 23:00:00 GMT The Bishop of Norwich has urged people to buy one or more of the 70,000 bricks that will be required for the new YMCA Norfolk flats for homeless young people in Bethel Street. http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/209852/YMCA_Norfolk/What_we_do/Health_and_Well/Activities/Jason_wins_Street.aspx http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/209852/YMCA_Norfolk/What_we_do/Health_and_Well/Activities/Jason_wins_Street.aspx Sat, 31 Jul 2010 23:00:00 GMT REAL LIFE: Jason M joined the Street Life Soccer programme in September 2009 from the YMCA Hostel in Norwich. Although he hadn’t played for a number of years Jason was a keen footballer with a particular interest in becoming a coach. http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/205302/YMCA_Norfolk/News_and_Events/News_Archive/2010_News/YMCA_Norfolk_opens.aspx http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/205302/YMCA_Norfolk/News_and_Events/News_Archive/2010_News/YMCA_Norfolk_opens.aspx Sat, 03 Jul 2010 23:00:00 GMT 2010: YMCA Norfolk has opened a new office in Great Yarmouth, closer to the centre of the town, to provide better facilities for clients and staff. http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/205292/YMCA_Norfolk/Support/Support_Our_Shops/YMCA_Norfolk_charity.aspx http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/205292/YMCA_Norfolk/Support/Support_Our_Shops/YMCA_Norfolk_charity.aspx Sat, 03 Jul 2010 23:00:00 GMT 2010: A fourth charity shop selling second-hand goods to raise much-needed cash for Christian young people’s charity YMCA Norfolk, has opened in Thetford, joining ones in King’s Lynn, Diss and Hunstanton. http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/204933/YMCA_Norfolk/Support/_1m_Appeal/News/Jarrolds_support_YMCA.aspx http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/204933/YMCA_Norfolk/Support/_1m_Appeal/News/Jarrolds_support_YMCA.aspx Wed, 30 Jun 2010 23:00:00 GMT Many people support the odd charity here and there, but one Norfolk family has been supporting the same county-based organization, YMCA Norfolk, for over 150 years. http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/205008/YMCA_Norfolk/News_and_Events/News_Archive/2010_News/Its_hats_off.aspx http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/205008/YMCA_Norfolk/News_and_Events/News_Archive/2010_News/Its_hats_off.aspx Tue, 29 Jun 2010 23:00:00 GMT 2010: Jasmine Webster, aged 24, was the winner of the YMCA Norfolk Hats competition at the exhibition which was part of the Celebrate Norwich and Norfolk event on June 11 and 12, outside the Forum in Norwich. http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/202557/YMCA_Norfolk/News_and_Events/News_Archive/2010_News/YMCA_cube_marathon.aspx http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/202557/YMCA_Norfolk/News_and_Events/News_Archive/2010_News/YMCA_cube_marathon.aspx Mon, 14 Jun 2010 23:00:00 GMT 2010: Volunteers from YMCA Norfolk, including the Bishop of Norwich, spent no less than 32 hours imprisoned inside a tiny cardboard cube outside the Forum in Norwich on June 11 and 12, to highlight the issue of homelessness. http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/198641/YMCA_Norfolk/News_and_Events/Our_people/Norwich_civic_honour.aspx http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/198641/YMCA_Norfolk/News_and_Events/Our_people/Norwich_civic_honour.aspx Mon, 17 May 2010 23:00:00 GMT 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. http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/197823/YMCA_Norfolk/News_and_Events/News_Archive/2010_News/YMCA_residents_make.aspx http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/197823/YMCA_Norfolk/News_and_Events/News_Archive/2010_News/YMCA_residents_make.aspx Mon, 10 May 2010 23:00:00 GMT 2010: YMCA Norfolk residents and staff have organized and will be performing in a live event as part of the Norwich Fringe Festival on May 14 to raise cash for earthquake victims in Haiti. http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/196043/YMCA_Norfolk/News_and_Events/News_Archive/2010_News/YMCA_name_change.aspx http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/196043/YMCA_Norfolk/News_and_Events/News_Archive/2010_News/YMCA_name_change.aspx Wed, 28 Apr 2010 23:00:00 GMT 2010: YMCA Norfolk has renamed its Norwich Central YMCA in honour of its former chief executive John Drake, whose hard work and inspiration was key to making the 2.9m project become a reality last year. http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/193766/YMCA_Norfolk/Client_Stories/Chelsea_and_Tammy.aspx http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/193766/YMCA_Norfolk/Client_Stories/Chelsea_and_Tammy.aspx Wed, 14 Apr 2010 23:00:00 GMT REAL LIFE: Chelsea Evans and Tammy White are both young women making plans for the future. A scenario they could not have imagined just a few months ago when both were homeless, one sleeping on a sofa, the other on the streets of Norwich. http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/188106/YMCA_Norfolk/News_and_Events/Our_people/A_turning_point.aspx http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/188106/YMCA_Norfolk/News_and_Events/Our_people/A_turning_point.aspx Tue, 02 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT 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. http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/188103/YMCA_Norfolk/News_and_Events/Reflections/Learning_to_trust.aspx http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/188103/YMCA_Norfolk/News_and_Events/Reflections/Learning_to_trust.aspx Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT MARCH 2010: This month's Reflections comes from Revd Madeline Light. Norwich Central YMCA is in the parish of St Stephen’s Norwich, where Madeline is Priest in Charge. http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/182984/YMCA_Norfolk/News_and_Events/News_Archive/2010_News/YMCA_Norfolk_remains.aspx http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/182984/YMCA_Norfolk/News_and_Events/News_Archive/2010_News/YMCA_Norfolk_remains.aspx Wed, 17 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT 2010: YMCA Norfolk has reiterated its commitment to providing vital services to young people in Norfolk following news of 450,000 of funding cuts from Norfolk County Council. http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/180405/YMCA_Norfolk/Support/_1m_Appeal/News/YMCAs_4_2m.aspx http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/180405/YMCA_Norfolk/Support/_1m_Appeal/News/YMCAs_4_2m.aspx Thu, 04 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT YMCA Norfolk’s plan to build 40 self-contained flats for young homeless people in Norwich city centre was given the green light to go ahead with the approval of planning permission from Norwich City Council on February 4. http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/179945/YMCA_Norfolk/Support/Sleep_Easy_2013/A_night_on.aspx http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/179945/YMCA_Norfolk/Support/Sleep_Easy_2013/A_night_on.aspx Mon, 01 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT 2010 VIDEO: Rough sleepers who spent a freezing night on the street outside Norwich YMCA speak of their brief experience of homelessness. http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/179401/YMCA_Norfolk/News_and_Events/News_Archive/2010_News/YMCA_at_forefront.aspx http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/179401/YMCA_Norfolk/News_and_Events/News_Archive/2010_News/YMCA_at_forefront.aspx Tue, 26 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT 2010: YMCAs in Haiti and the Dominican Republic are at the forefront of efforts to provide vital aid to the 1.5 million people left homeless following the earthquake on January 12. http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/176126/YMCA_Norfolk/News_and_Events/News_Archive/2009_News/Queen_honours_ex.aspx http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/176126/YMCA_Norfolk/News_and_Events/News_Archive/2009_News/Queen_honours_ex.aspx Thu, 31 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT 2009: Former YMCA Norfolk chief executive, John Drake, has received an MBE for services to young people in Norwich and Norfolk in the Queen’s New Year’s honours list. http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/174459/YMCA_Norfolk/News_and_Events/News_Archive/2009_News/Churches_festive_gifts.aspx http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/174459/YMCA_Norfolk/News_and_Events/News_Archive/2009_News/Churches_festive_gifts.aspx Thu, 10 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT 2009: A group of Norfolk churches showered YMCA Norfolk Faith Development officer Alexis Lloyd with gifts of toiletries and cash for YMCA residents during a recent visit to their services. http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/173738/YMCA_Norfolk/News_and_Events/News_Archive/2009_News/Solicitor_Richard_is.aspx http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/173738/YMCA_Norfolk/News_and_Events/News_Archive/2009_News/Solicitor_Richard_is.aspx Thu, 03 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT 2009: YMCA Norfolk has appointed West Norfolk Law Society president Richard Pennington as the new chairman for its board of trustees to replace outgoing chair David Ingham. http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/173270/YMCA_Norfolk/News_and_Events/News_Archive/2009_News/Church_leaders_learn.aspx http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/173270/YMCA_Norfolk/News_and_Events/News_Archive/2009_News/Church_leaders_learn.aspx Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT 2009: The Norwich City board room at Carrow Road was the setting for Christian leaders to learn how to translate the language of Government and access funding, thanks to YMCA Norfolk. http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/169056/YMCA_Norfolk/Support/_1m_Appeal/News/YMCAs_4_2m.aspx http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/169056/YMCA_Norfolk/Support/_1m_Appeal/News/YMCAs_4_2m.aspx Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT 2009: YMCA Norfolk’s plan to build 40 self-contained flats for young homeless people in Norwich city centre has taken a major step forward with the granting of 2.25m from the Homes and Communities Agency. http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/164167/YMCA_Norfolk/News_and_Events/News_Archive/2009_News/Numbers_of_Norwich.aspx http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/164167/YMCA_Norfolk/News_and_Events/News_Archive/2009_News/Numbers_of_Norwich.aspx Sun, 13 Sep 2009 23:00:00 GMT 2009: Norwich has almost as many homeless rough sleepers on its streets as Manchester or Liverpool according to the latest official government statistics, but YMCA Norfolk has sounded a note of caution about the figures. http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/163726/YMCA_Norfolk/Client_Stories/YMCA_rescues_Chelsea.aspx http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/163726/YMCA_Norfolk/Client_Stories/YMCA_rescues_Chelsea.aspx Wed, 09 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT REAL LIFE: A Norwich teenager has told the Norwich Evening News of her horror at living on the streets and how she has been saved from a life of homelessness by YMCA Norfolk. http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/162278/YMCA_Norfolk/News_and_Events/News_Archive/2009_News/Summer_of_murals.aspx http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/162278/YMCA_Norfolk/News_and_Events/News_Archive/2009_News/Summer_of_murals.aspx Tue, 25 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT A group of Norwich youngsters have been having such a good time over the summer, that they have spent the whole six weeks at their school – the Open Academy at Heartsease. http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/155031/YMCA_Norfolk/What_we_do/Health_and_Well/Faith_Development/Alexis_features_in.aspx http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/155031/YMCA_Norfolk/What_we_do/Health_and_Well/Faith_Development/Alexis_features_in.aspx Mon, 15 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT VIDEO REPORT: YMCA Norfolk Faith Development officer Alexis Lloyd, has been interviewed by Y-Care International's Youth Workers Network. http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/152463/YMCA_Norfolk/News_and_Events/Our_people/YMCA_Norfolk_honours.aspx http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/152463/YMCA_Norfolk/News_and_Events/Our_people/YMCA_Norfolk_honours.aspx Thu, 21 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT Over 250 years of service by staff at YMCA Norfolk was recognised in a special ceremony at Norfolk County Hall last night (May 20). http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/151551/YMCA_Norfolk/What_we_do/Health_and_Well/Activities/Norwich_soccer_coach.aspx http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/151551/YMCA_Norfolk/What_we_do/Health_and_Well/Activities/Norwich_soccer_coach.aspx Tue, 19 May 2009 23:00:00 GMT 2009: YMCA Norfolk resident Michael Douglas has received two awards as part of Adult Learners Week to recognize his efforts in learning to become a community soccer coach in Norwich. http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/139932/YMCA_Norfolk/News_and_Events/Our_people/OUR_PEOPLE_A.aspx http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/139932/YMCA_Norfolk/News_and_Events/Our_people/OUR_PEOPLE_A.aspx Tue, 03 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT 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. http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/140031/YMCA_Norfolk/Client_Stories/REAL_LIFE_Charlene.aspx http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/140031/YMCA_Norfolk/Client_Stories/REAL_LIFE_Charlene.aspx Mon, 02 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT Charlene is slowly healing from the traumatic experiences of the last year, with help from the YMCA Norfolk team at Throckmorton Yard in Norwich. http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/140009/YMCA_Norfolk/Client_Stories/REAL_LIFE_Danny.aspx http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/140009/YMCA_Norfolk/Client_Stories/REAL_LIFE_Danny.aspx Mon, 02 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT Danny is a 17-year old from King's Lynn who has grown up fast over the past few months since his mum kicked him out. http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/139996/YMCA_Norfolk/Client_Stories/REAL_LIFE_Street.aspx http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/139996/YMCA_Norfolk/Client_Stories/REAL_LIFE_Street.aspx Mon, 02 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT Karla may be just 19, but she is pretty street-wise. She knows how to look after herself, because she has had to. Karla left school at 15 and ended up homeless and sofa-surfing with friends. http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/139952/YMCA_Norfolk/News_and_Events/News_Archive/2009_News/REAL_LIFE_A.aspx http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/139952/YMCA_Norfolk/News_and_Events/News_Archive/2009_News/REAL_LIFE_A.aspx Mon, 02 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT YMCA Norfolk schools worker, Rachel Chwaszcza, takes a collaborative approach to tackling the issue of youth homelessness. This includes taking lessons and offering one-on-one support sessions for vulnerable students. http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/139949/YMCA_Norfolk/News_and_Events/News_Archive/2009_News/REAL_LIFE_Pushing.aspx http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/139949/YMCA_Norfolk/News_and_Events/News_Archive/2009_News/REAL_LIFE_Pushing.aspx Mon, 02 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT Tom is a very defiant young man who feels he is no good. YMCA Norfolk Schools Key Worker, Rebecca Wass, helped him to make the sometimes difficult transition between primary school and high school. http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/139948/YMCA_Norfolk/News_and_Events/News_Archive/2009_News/REAL_LIFE_I.aspx http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/139948/YMCA_Norfolk/News_and_Events/News_Archive/2009_News/REAL_LIFE_I.aspx Mon, 02 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT At almost eight years old, Rory couldn't write, read or even draw. Any work his teachers tried to give him, even simple worksheets, reduced him to tears. http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/102250/YMCA_Norfolk/What_we_do/Health_and_Well/Faith_Development/Norwich_churches_help.aspx http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/102250/YMCA_Norfolk/What_we_do/Health_and_Well/Faith_Development/Norwich_churches_help.aspx Fri, 12 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT 2008: YMCA Norfolk residents will benefit from the generosity of local churches this Christmas. http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/121716/YMCA_Norfolk/What_we_do/Health_and_Well/Faith_Development/REAL_LIFE_A.aspx http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/121716/YMCA_Norfolk/What_we_do/Health_and_Well/Faith_Development/REAL_LIFE_A.aspx Fri, 01 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT Gary Moore must be one of the most colourful characters ever to have entered the YMCA in Norwich with a background including children's homes, prison, the Royal Military Police and the French Foreign Legion. http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/121663/YMCA_Norfolk/News_and_Events/News_Archive/2008_News/REAL_LIFE_Rainbows.aspx http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/121663/YMCA_Norfolk/News_and_Events/News_Archive/2008_News/REAL_LIFE_Rainbows.aspx Fri, 01 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT Jo Thomas, 27, came to work for YMCA Norfolk as a pastoral care worker in a Norfolk primary schools five years ago. http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/85290/YMCA_Norfolk/What_we_do/Health_and_Well/Faith_Development/YMCA_resident_elected.aspx http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/85290/YMCA_Norfolk/What_we_do/Health_and_Well/Faith_Development/YMCA_resident_elected.aspx Wed, 18 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT 2007: David-Marc Pratt, currently a resident at the YMCA Norfolk hostel in Norwich, has been elected Vice-President of the Student Union at City College Norwich. http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/85050/YMCA_Norfolk/What_we_do/Health_and_Well/Faith_Development/Norwich_residents_in.aspx http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/85050/YMCA_Norfolk/What_we_do/Health_and_Well/Faith_Development/Norwich_residents_in.aspx Fri, 06 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT 2007: Two residents from YMCA Norfolk recently attended a Y Care International event - Rough Justice for Young People? which culminated in a mass lobby of Parliament when they met MP for Norwich South, Charles Clarke. http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/82503/YMCA_Norfolk/What_we_do/Health_and_Well/Faith_Development/Norwich_youngster_advises.aspx http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/82503/YMCA_Norfolk/What_we_do/Health_and_Well/Faith_Development/Norwich_youngster_advises.aspx Mon, 18 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT 2007: A resident of YMCA Norfolk's hostel in Norwich has advised the Archbishop of York on how the criminal justice system can serve young people together.