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Christmas 2020
We have had a busy and creative December here at YMCA Basingstoke! We have continued rolling our usual programmes to residents throughout the month as well as lots of other …
Black Lives Matter – By Kaspar Elie
In June I attended one of the most surreal yet important events in my life. When you think of a BLM protest, I imagine you think of mobs of angry …
Home Day and updates
We were delighted to host the monthly Home Day for the YMCA Fairthorne Group on Thursday 20th February. This is an event where different groups in the YMCA Fairthorne Group …
Visitors from Scotland!
On Tuesday the 4th of February YMCA Basingstoke hosted visitors from various YMCA’s in Scotland who were on a tour of the Fairthorne Group establishments, accompanied by CEO Chris Hand …
Community Cookbook
This is our community cookbook which we hope to build up with easy-bake recipes that anyone can try at home! We are looking for residents and anyone in the community …
How to stay healthy during lockdown
We have spoken to two personal trainers to get the best tips and advice on how to stay fit and healthy, especially during this strange time with country being put …
Christmas 2020
We have had a busy and creative December here at YMCA Basingstoke! We have continued rolling our usual programmes to residents throughout the month as well as lots of other …
Project ideas
We want YMCA Basingstoke to be a real community that works for us all and reflects the passions and ideas of residents. While we may not be able to do …
Lockdown Survey
Over the next week or so we will be asking any tenants who are interested to come and have a conversation about their experience during Covid 19 in groups of …
Christmas 2020
We have had a busy and creative December here at YMCA Basingstoke! We have continued rolling our usual programmes to residents throughout the month as well as lots of other …
Valentines cake and biscuit decorating
Here at YMCA Basingstoke we didn’t spill our hearts out this valentines day- we ate our hearts out! Who needs a valentine when you have delicious cupcakes and biscuits? Our …