Y’s Group | Monthly Social Group for Over 65’s

The Y’s Group: Young at Heart at the YMCA!

While the YMCA is widely known for empowering young people, we also believe in supporting those who are young at heart! Our Y’s Group is a vibrant social community for individuals over 65, specifically designed to combat loneliness and isolation through engaging monthly activities. We’re a diverse mix of men and women, and our main goal is simply to have some fun!

We’re incredibly grateful for the support of Plymouth City Bus, which allows us to offer subsidised transport for our members.

WHAT WE OFFER 

Get ready to enjoy a variety of activities, including walks, cinema outings, delightful afternoon teas, dining out, and much more! You can participate as much or as little as you like, with activities either subsidised or completely free!

To help us cover the costs of our subsidised transport and staff, we kindly request a small donation to the YMCA when you join.

MONTHLY TRIPS & COSTS

We organise two exciting trips each month:

► The first trip takes place on the second Thursday of the month, is local to Plymouth, and is priced at £5.

► The second trip is on the last Monday of the month, ventures a bit further afield, and costs £10.

The only additional costs you’ll incur are for any activities not included in the trip price, or for personal expenses like lunch.

BOOK YOUR SPOT

Trips must be booked and paid for in advance via cash or bank transfer.

STAY CONNECTED

To ensure you receive all the latest plans and activity details, you must have access to WhatsApp as this is our primary communication channel for the group.

REQUESTS TO JOIN

We welcome all over 65s to join The Y’s Group! Please note that entry is subject to available space and our ability to accommodate individual needs. If you have a mobility issue, you will need to have a person attend with you to provide support.

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Testimony 

‘My dad struggled to get out after lockdown, but the Y-group gave him confidence, independence, and a chance to try new things and make friends’

–  John’s daughter , Y group 

Terms & Conditions

1) Booking and Payment 
Confirmation: Your booking is confirmed once we receive payment, and it’s always subject to availability.
• Payment Deadlines: To secure your spot, you’ll need to pay one trip in advance. For example, when you book your first trip, you’ll pay for your second, and so on. Failing to do so could result in cancellation.
• Cancellations: Our cancellation policy can vary, but typically involves a sliding scale of refunds depending on how close to the trip date you cancel. You might receive a full refund during an initial cooling-off period (e.g., 14 days from booking), but after that, refunds may be reduced or not offered. Insurance: We highly recommend obtaining travel insurance to cover any unforeseen circumstances, such as illness or cancellations.

2) During the Trip • Conduct: We expect all participants to behave respectfully and follow the instructions of the trip leader.
 Liability: YMCA Plymouth is not liable for personal injury, or for any loss or damage to your property during the trip, unless caused by our negligence.
•Itinerary Changes: YMCA Plymouth reserves the right to make changes to the trip itinerary if unforeseen circumstances arise.

3) After the Trip
Feedback: We may ask for your feedback on trips to help us improve future outings.
 Complaints: We have a process for handling complaints, which you should follow if needed.

4) Other Important Considerations

•Accessibility: If you have any accessibility requirements, please inform YMCA Plymouth when booking so we can ensure the trip can accommodate your needs. If you have additional mobility needs, you must have someone accompany you to provide support.
Health: You may need to declare any health conditions that could affect your participation in the trip.

Ready to join our friendly community? Please complete the sign-up form below, and we’ll get back to you soon!

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For any queries please contact our coordinator, Sarah at:
sarah.newberry@ymcaplymouth.org.uk
Tel : 01752 761000
or  Gemma at
 gemma.barriball@ymcaplymouth.org.uk
Tel : 01752 858708

This project will not be possible without our generous sponsors. If this is something you’re interested in please see contact above.