Plymouth businesses pledge support for vital YMCA community provision
A whole host of local businesses have joined our Provide to Plymouth campaign aimed at supporting our most vital services that transform people’s lives.
Whether it’s offering free youth activity spaces, helping put food on the table for a family in need, or supporting a young person in crisis, our Provide to Plymouth campaign helps all this happen and more. Thanks to the kind support of the local businesses who have pledged a monthly donation to our campaign, our most vital work is better protected, at a time when it’s most needed by local people. Thank you to Kier, Rowe, Total Energy Solutions, Wolferstans, Pushed, Plymouth City Bus, Greenlight Safety & Training, LTC Training Services and Theatre Royal Plymouth for pledging their support so far. More businesses are in the process of joining the campaign and we look forward to sharing them with you soon!
If you would like to find out more about the campaign or if you or your business would like to join, please visit our website.
Money Matters: Free course for adults
Managing our personal and family finances has never been more important for many people. That’s why our Discovery College is offering a free course for adults to help share useful tips for understanding everything from bills to budgeting and saving money.
There is no pre-registration required, you simply need to come along to the first session on Wednesday 8th March 5pm-7pm.
Overcoming the odds through fitness
At the end of January, we awarded our latest fitness ‘Member of the Month’ certificate and voucher to Bruce, one of our most inspiring members.
After having polio as a child, Bruce has difficulty with his mobility and challenges due to his post-polio syndrome. But undeterred, Bruce keeps active and through working with our fitness instructor, Bryony, and has made incredible progress with his health & wellbeing.
Over 100 people scale our walls in free climbing day
Limits were pushed, fears were conquered and new friends were made, at a hugely successful free open climbing day hosted on our climbing wall – now managed by our new partners, The Rock.
The open day saw 100 people of all ages and abilities get involved in scaling our varied walls now complete with brand-new routes.
Sessions are now available for all ages and abilities every Tuesday 6pm-8pm at The Rock, with booking and more info now available on their website: therockplymouth.org.uk.
A voyage to success that started with Discovery College
Recently we were delighted to hear about the incredible success of one of our former BTEC Public Services students, who has since gone on to successfully pass out from HMS Raleigh. Amy passed with flying colours and will now be continuing her dream career in the Royal Navy.
Learn more about our vocational courses
YMCA Plymouth green credentials certified ‘Bronze’
This month we were delighted to receive a certification with Green Tourism, recognising our efforts towards a more sustainable, environmentally friendly YMCA. Like many organisations, we are continuing our efforts towards Net Zero and are proud of our efforts so far. We look forward to sharing more news with you soon as more of our green projects become a reality!
Listen to our CEO, Tom, talk more about our efforts.
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