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A Huge Thank You from Y: Festival

1.08.2019

The sudden rain and downpour did not dampen the spirits of people attending Y:Festival at the weekend. Y:Festival was organised by the YMCA at their Seafield Road venue in Lytham.

The free entry event and family fun day was packed with a host of free activities and a mix of local culture. The community certainly came together, and it was great see everyone get moving and really enjoy themselves!

2019 is the YMCA’s landmark 175th anniversary year. Founded in 1844, the YMCA has become the world’s largest and oldest youth movement. The YMCA is now operating […]

Leisure Investment a Boost for YMCA Garstang Leisure Centres

17.07.2019

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YMCA Garstang Leisure Centres on Windsor Road and Oak Road are excited with the continuing investments and improvements to the facilities.

Wyre Council’s Cabinet approved a £65k investment to the centres which has included a newly refurbished foyer and reception area at YMCA Garstang swimming pool and 25 new spinning bikes at YMCA Garstang Leisure Centre. This is the latest investment that the partnership between YMCA and Wyre Council has delivered. The centres received a make-over in recent years including complete refurbishments to changing rooms at both centres and to the fitness suite at YMCA Garstang […]

Celebrating 175 Years of the YMCA

21.05.2019

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In 2019, YMCA’s landmark 175th anniversary year, YMCA will return to London – it’s founding city -and create a
global opportunity to celebrate and harness the energy, creative vision and solution-focused approach of
young leaders.

‘YMCA175’ will be a unique four-day event at ExCeL London from 4 to 8 August 2019, connecting thousands of
inspiring young leaders from around the world to share their vision and personal experiences of social
transformation to shape a positive and sustainable future for the world. Our very own Young Leaders Sam Bates and Lauren Blane will representing YMCA Fylde Coast at […]

A letter from L’s mum about his YMCA Lakeside experience

23.04.2019

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In the months leading up to the residential L was very adamant that he didn’t want to go. It was only a week before you managed to encourage him to actually go, but in his words “he was going but wasn’t going to do all the activities he would just watch the others”. He did feel very anxious about going but the school had put him at ease and told him he wouldn’t have to do anything he didn’t want to.

Luke went on the residential and if I’m being honest I was expecting a […]