University of Chester Student Placements 2024

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Once again this year YMCA Wirralaere delighted to host student placements from the University of Chester. Students have to complete 150 hours (minimum) during their placement.  The students this year spent time working with the Support Worker team, Rough Sleeper Initiative and Night Services aswell as gaining experience working in our Alcohol Awareness Hub and...

Poetry group – a great way to begin a day!

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The world seems such a mess today and for many daily news reports can become depressing.  But imagine life out on the streets – no home, no family, no friends.  Homelessness is not just a problem of substance abusers, people struggling with addictions or people with mental illness. It can happen to anyone. The longer...

YMCA Wirral sponsors Poulton Athletic under 8’s football team

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It has long been known that taking part in different sports helps young people in many ways, from developing their social skills by making friends, learning how to deal with conflict, and celebrating shared success with others, as just a few examples. YMCA Wirral has a long and proud heritage in many fields of sport,…

YMCA Wirral has teamed up with the amazing Cheshire based charity Cheshire Buddies

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YMCA Wirral has teamed up with the amazing Cheshire based charity Cheshire Buddies to deliver a series of waterways activity days, using our 65’ narrowboat Potential.   Cheshire Buddies, give children and young people with disabilities new experiences to enhance their lives, develop skills and to offer an opportunity to make friends and develop friendships…