YMCA Cheltenham on BBC Radio Gloucestershire
YMCA Cheltenham is one of the oldest and largest providers of specialised housing in Gloucestershire. We provide more than 1,750 beds per week, including supported accommodation for people affected by homelessness and those requiring a helping hand before living independently in the community. Head of Operations, David Kinghorn, was recently interviewed by Rakhee Gogna from...
Basketball in Cheltenham: A Historical Journey and its Health Benefits
Introduction Basketball has a rich history at the YMCA. From its humble beginnings to its significant impact on physical and mental health, basketball offers a plethora of benefits that make it a standout activity for all. If you are looking to play Basketball in Cheltenham the YMCA Sports centre has the perfect courts for you...
Congratulations to YMCA Cheltenham Football Club
On Sunday the 25th of June, players from YMCA Cheltenham FC congregated at the Gloucester City Football ground to play rival team Man v Fat. The YMCA Cheltenham Football Team is made up of residents and staff from across our Cheltenham and Gloucester sites. The game was played in honour of Morgan Brick, who sadly...
YMCA Cheltenham joins StreetVet Accredited Hostel Scheme
YMCA Cheltenham has recently been awarded pet-friendly accreditation by National charity StreetVet as a part of the StreetVet Accredited Hostel Scheme. With only 10% of UK hostel projects currently accepting pets, and fewer than 7% of pet owners experiencing homelessness willing to give up their dog in exchange for accommodation, the scheme aims to eliminate...
Taekwondo in Cheltenham
Taekwondo is a Korean martial art that was developed in the early 20th century. It is a combination of several traditional Korean martial arts, including Taekkyon, Subak, and Karate. Taekwondo is a full-body workout that combines kicking, punching, blocking, and self-defence techniques. The name Taekwondo comes from the Korean words tae (to kick), kwon (to...
YMCA Cheltenham Martial Arts Classes – Judo
Are you looking for Cheltenham martial arts classes? We recommend that you strongly consider our Judo sessions at YMCA Cheltenham Sports Centre. Judo is a martial art that originated in Japan in the late 19th century. It is a unique martial art that involves grappling, throwing, and submission techniques. Judo is more than just a...
Joseph Main CEO Visits Number 10 Downing Street
Joseph Main, our Chief Executive, was invited this week to Number 10 Downing Street in order to attend a special reception for Local Charity Champions. Nominated by Alex Chalk, MP for Cheltenham, Joseph attended the event hosted by Rt. Hon. Stuart Andrew MP, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State, Department for Culture, Media and Sport. The...
Sleep Easy 2023 – Sleeping Rough So Others Don’t Have To
On Friday 3rd March, twenty-three amazing fundraisers from across our local communities gathered at the YMCA Cheltenham Sports Centre to help raise vital money and awareness to support people at risk of homelessness, those whom the YMCA works with to support their journey to independence. YMCA Cheltenham’s Sleep Easy formed part of a series of...
Family Space Nursery in Cheltenham Rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted
The Family Space Nursery in Cheltenham was recently inspected by Ofsted in early 2023. We are pleased to announce that the nursery was rated 'Good'. In the report, it stated that: “Children, parents and visitors are greeted warmly at the door by friendly staff at this setting. Children enter happily and greet their friends eagerly....