Residents Achieving at YMCA Regional Awards
Over 160 people, most of them young people from YMCAs across the Midlands came together on Tuesday 15 November, at Burton Albion F.C.’s Pirelli Stadium for their annual gathering to celebrate the outstanding achievements and successes of young people, volunteers and staff. It was a great evening and was compared by two of our very own stars from West Bromwich YMCA.
The evening included entertainment from young people and staff from across the region including a performance from one of our residents, an inspiring talk from Richard Whitehead, a GB Paralympian and World Record-holder and awards being presented to YMCA members for their various achievements.
One of our residents won ‘Adult Achiever of the Year’ with several of our residents also receiving certificates for being nominated.
A great evening was had by all and it was fantastic to celebrate success!
During the last weekend of August, a bunch of us took a camping trip to Cheltenham Racecourse, and volunteered at a famous Christian Arts Festival, Greenbelt. 
The Forging Links project has been a real success! Since the project began back in February, every week around 6 residents and some members of staff have taken part in various workshops.