Blog
Hannah Peckham’s new children’s book
Hannah Peckham, award-winning author and one of our YMCA Dialogue counsellors, has written an amazing new children’s book Conker and the Monkey Trap which explores the five steps of wellbeing.
Faith and queerness: a discussion around LBGTQU+ identities and religion
Faith and Queerness: a discussion between colleagues. PRIDE month has given our organisation an opportunity to explore the lived experiences of both our LGBTQU+ […]
We’re celebrating National Volunteers Week 2022
It’s Volunteers Week 2022, so we wanted to take the time to thank and recognise all of our volunteers here at YMCA DownsLink Group! We currently have 140 volunteers working with us across the organisation.
We celebrate her Majesty the Queen on her Platinum Jubilee
As we get ready to celebrate 70 years of her Majesty the Queen on the throne, we reflect on how immensely proud we are to have the Queen as our Patron of the National Council of YMCAs.
How the Chelsea Flower Show is inspiring residents
Whether you’re a gardening fanatic or a complete novice, we’re sure you’ve heard of the Royal Chelsea Flower Show which starts this week!
5 ways to get involved with National Conversation Week
It’s National Conversation Week here in the UK and at YMCA DownsLink Group we’re encouraging the young people we support and staff alike to engage in conversation, who knows what they’ll discover.
The YMCA DownsLink Challenge is back for 2022!
Take on the 17.5-mile walk along the Downs Link Pathway from Horsham to Shoreham-by-Sea and help us put young people experiencing homelessness back on the path to independence.
Volunteer Chaplains retreat day
On a sunny Saturday, some of our volunteer Chaplains from across the YMCA DLG patch gathered together for the first time in over 2 years for a Retreat Day organised and lead by our Chaplains.
