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Success at Fylde Council Sports Awards 2018

2.11.2018

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A great night full of talent, dedication and commitment was on display at the Fylde Council Sports Awards on Thursday November 1st. The YMCA were privileged to obtain two awards on the night with our very own Chris Nay collecting the Coach of the Year award and in recognition of his service to the local community with over 35 years service to the YMCA, Dave Lean was awarded the Lifetime Achievement. Both winners will go on to represent Fylde at the county Lancashire Sports Awards on November 23rd at the Grand Hotel in Blackpool.

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Success as YMCA and Radio Wave take on the 3 Peaks Challenge

11.09.2018

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On Saturday 8th September, 14 YMCA staff alongside Scott and Holly from Radio Wave took on the National 3 Peaks Challenge in 24 hours to raise funds for our Changing Young Lives Appeal. Our team of staff from YMCA Thornton, YMCA Housing, YMCA Lakeside and Central support trained hard to prepare to climb Ben Nevis, Scafell Pike and Snowdon in 24 hours.

The team walked 23 miles (37km), climbing 3064 metres and driving 462 miles within 24 hours. A massive well done to everyone involved as this was a mammoth challenge and all participants were pushed to their physical limit […]

Success at the Radio Wave Lifestyle & Culture Awards

22.06.2018

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The Radio Wave Culture and Lifestyle Awards returned in 2018 to the Empress Ballroom at the Winter Gardens on Friday 8th June.
Spa on the Breck were victorious on the night in the Health and Fitness category and would like to thank you all for voting and making this achievement possible
The Awards celebrate the people’s choice of favourite Fylde Coast businesses and are nominated by you and then voted for by you, which makes our achievement extra special.

Thank you once again for your continued support. We couldn’t have done it without you […]

Sport Relief 2018 – Thank You for Your Support

19.04.2018

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Staff and people from across the YMCA Fylde Coast family have come together once again to raise a huge £1,546.26 for Sport Relief 2018! That money will now be put to work, helping people live happier, healthier, safer lives.

Your support of Sport Relief this year across the YMCAs has been much appreciated. We have experienced sponsored haircuts and spinathons to local walk relays and super synergy/spartan events (pictured)

Once again, thank you all for helping make Sport Relief at the YMCA such a special event. Thanks to your fundraising and donations, Sport […]