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YMCA Village staff and participants celebrating Health and Wellbeing Week

July 24, 2026

A Week of Celebration, Achievement and Community at YMCA Village

It has been a fantastic week at the YMCA Community & Activity Village, with hundreds of local people coming together…

Participants at the Big Newark Sleep Out 2026

March 24, 2026

Community Comes Together for Big Newark Sleep Out 2026 – Supporting Young People in Newark 

[caption id="attachment_28306" align="aligncenter" width="380"] Participants at the Big Newark Sleep Out 2026[/caption] The fourth Big Newark Sleep Out brought together individuals, businesses…

YMCA early years practitioner reading with young children

March 4, 2026

Why Reading Still Matters

Clinical Director, Dr Seb Thompson, shares his thoughts around the importance of reading on children’s wellbeing and why it still…

Climber and coach at the YMCA Village climbing wall

March 2, 2026

YMCA Climbers Reach Semi-Finals at the British Lead Championships

Last weekend, our incredible climbing team from the YMCA Village took on the British Lead Championships in Manchester one of…

Children taking part in a creative activity at YMCA

February 13, 2026

Belonging and the YMCA

This is my place – the importance of belonging Written for children’s mental health week 2026 by Dr Seb Thompson…

Child learning to play drums with support from a YMCA staff member

February 11, 2026

Belonging and mental wellbeing

This is my place – the importance of belonging Written for children’s mental health week 2026 by Dr Seb Thompson…

Young woman completing a worksheet with support from a YMCA staff member

February 9, 2026

What Belonging Means & Why it Matters

This is my place – the importance of belonging Written for children’s mental health week 2026 by Dr Seb Thompson…

Young person practising archery at Camp Williams

December 3, 2025

How Camp Williams Helped Amari Find Belonging, Confidence & His True Self

When 15-year-old Amari first came to Camp Williams this summer, life felt incredibly heavy. Amari, who has autism and learning…

Barclays Women's Super League and Premier League trophies on display at YMCA Village

November 11, 2025

Barclays Premier League and Women’s Super League Trophies Bring an Unforgettable Day to Newark

It was a day to remember for us at Newark as the Barclays Premier League Trophy and Barclays Women’s Super League Trophy took…

Big Newark Sleep Out 2026 launch team

October 20, 2025

Big Newark Sleep Out Returns in 2026 to Support Local Young People at Risk of Homelessness

The Big Newark Sleep Out returns on Friday 20 March 2026 Once again inviting local people to brave a night…

Raffle winner Helen Knight with Chris Harby of Raleigh UK and an electric bike

October 20, 2025

Raleigh UK Support for YMCA with E-Bike Donation and Bikes for Children’s Homes

Raleigh UK has strengthened its long-standing support for YMCA With the donation of a brand-new e-bike to raise funds for…

YMCA coach Reb holding a Union Jack and medal at the IMWA World Championships

September 15, 2025

YMCA Newark and Sherwood Coach Reb Represents Team GB on the World Stage!

YMCA Strength and Conditioning Coach, Reb, recently travelled to Las Vegas to compete at the Masters Weightlifting World Championships, hosted…