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Magical Christmas at YMCA DownsLink Group
Find out what Christmas is really like in our supported housing
YMCA DownsLink Group at Crawley Pride Festival
Samantha Burton, West Sussex Chaplain, writes about her experience volunteering at the very first Crawley Pride Festival.
‘Spirit’ by Chaplain Samantha Burton
If you want to improve your breathing, how about starting now, as you read this. Sit back, relax your shoulders and if you feel safe, close your eyes. Take a deep breath in through your nose, hold it for a few seconds then let it out slowly through your mouth, and repeat.
Glossary of gender identity and sexuality for beginners
This article is intended to give an overview of the difference between sex, gender and sexual orientation, for those who want to know more, […]
Eddie Izzard and Sally Gunnell OBE, Support YMCA DownsLink Challenge
We are delighted to have secured the support of local comedian, campaigner and marathon runner extraordinaire Eddie Izzard for our YMCA DownsLink Challenge fundraising […]
What are Pronouns and why they are important?
Joshua Pemberton (please use my name/they/she), Support and Advice Team Leader at YMCA DownsLink Group Brighton and chair of the Gender and Sexuality Forum […]
OnlyFans: What is it and how does it affect young people?
OnlyFans has recently been talked about in the news, which may leave you wondering what it is and how it affects young people. OnlyFans […]
Thought for the Week: Eid Mubarak!
Our West Sussex Chaplain, Samantha Burton, shares her thought for the week on the Eid ul-Fitr celebrations, marking the end of the Muslim festive […]
