http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Groups/55237/YMCA_Norfolk/News/News.aspx Latest articles from News, YMCA Norfolk 2009, YMCA Norfolk en Insight by Endis, www.endis.com 1440 http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/169692/YMCA_Norfolk/News/Free_Norwich_workshop.aspx http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/169692/YMCA_Norfolk/News/Free_Norwich_workshop.aspx Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT Norfolk Christian and church leaders are being invited to a free session on how to translate the language of Government to enable them to access funds and resources for mission purposes. http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/169056/YMCA_Norfolk/News/YMCAs_4_2m.aspx http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/169056/YMCA_Norfolk/News/YMCAs_4_2m.aspx Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT YMCA Norfolk’s plan to build 40 self-contained flats for young homeless people in Norwich city centre has taken a major step forward with the granting of 2.25m from the Homes and Communities Agency. http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/164167/YMCA_Norfolk/News/Numbers_of_Norwich.aspx http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/164167/YMCA_Norfolk/News/Numbers_of_Norwich.aspx Mon, 14 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT Norwich has almost as many homeless rough sleepers on its streets as Manchester or Liverpool according to the latest official government statistics, but YMCA Norfolk has sounded a note of caution about the figures. http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/162589/YMCA_Norfolk/News/New_Norwich_MP.aspx http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/162589/YMCA_Norfolk/News/New_Norwich_MP.aspx Thu, 27 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT New Norwich North Conservative MP, Chloe Smith, has been on a fact-finding visit to YMCA Norfolk to meet senior staff and residents and has agreed to back the Christian charity in its work by becoming a patron. http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/161518/YMCA_Norfolk/News/YMCA_buys_a.aspx http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/161518/YMCA_Norfolk/News/YMCA_buys_a.aspx Mon, 17 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT The completed purchase of a large family home in King’s Lynn has been celebrated with a barbecue. But this is no ordinary house, as it has had no fewer than 280 young people call it home over the last 11 years. http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/161157/YMCA_Norfolk/News/YMCAs_4m_plan.aspx http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/161157/YMCA_Norfolk/News/YMCAs_4m_plan.aspx Tue, 11 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT YMCA Norfolk’s Board has given the go-ahead to explore a 4m plan to redevelop the rear part of the current YMCA accommodation on St Giles Street in Norwich and build 40 self-contained flats for young homeless people in its place. http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/159890/YMCA_Norfolk/News/Tim_takes_over.aspx http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/159890/YMCA_Norfolk/News/Tim_takes_over.aspx Tue, 28 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT He has helped homeless people in the most deprived parts of London and set up a church which has attracted hundreds of young people, and now Tim Sweeting is turning his hand to helping vulnerable youngsters in Norfolk. http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/159178/YMCA_Norfolk/News/John_honoured_for.aspx http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/159178/YMCA_Norfolk/News/John_honoured_for.aspx Tue, 21 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT YMCA Norfolk Chief Executive, John Drake, who is handing over the reins to his successor Tim Sweeting, has been hailed by civic leaders for his great contribution to the Christian organization over the last 30 years. http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/156363/YMCA_Norfolk/News/Prince_gives_royal.aspx http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/156363/YMCA_Norfolk/News/Prince_gives_royal.aspx Wed, 24 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT HRH the Duke of Edinburgh gave the royal seal of approval to the 2.9m Norwich Central YMCA redevelopment when he visited the accommodation facility on Wednesday June 24. http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/151551/YMCA_Norfolk/News/Norwich_soccer_coach.aspx http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/151551/YMCA_Norfolk/News/Norwich_soccer_coach.aspx Wed, 20 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT YMCA Norfolk resident Michael Douglas has received two awards as part of Adult Learners Week to recognize his efforts in learning to become a community soccer coach in Norwich. http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/152574/YMCA_Norfolk/News/Norfolk_free_furniture.aspx http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/152574/YMCA_Norfolk/News/Norfolk_free_furniture.aspx Tue, 19 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT After three years of distributing hundreds of sofas, beds, chairs and other bits of household equipment free to needy families across the county, the YMCA Norfolk furniture warehouse project has come to an end. http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/147940/YMCA_Norfolk/News/YMCA_Norfolk_names.aspx http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/147940/YMCA_Norfolk/News/YMCA_Norfolk_names.aspx Tue, 07 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT YMCA Norfolk has announced the appointment of a new Chief Executive Officer to take over from John Drake who is stepping down after completing 30 years of distinguished service in July. http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/147205/YMCA_Norfolk/News/Workshop_was_aimed.aspx http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/147205/YMCA_Norfolk/News/Workshop_was_aimed.aspx Mon, 30 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT Interpreting the Language of Government was the subject under discussion at a workshop funded by Faith Action and jointly sponsored by YMCA Norfolk on March 26. http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/147210/YMCA_Norfolk/News/Reception_on_the.aspx http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/147210/YMCA_Norfolk/News/Reception_on_the.aspx Sun, 29 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT The Challenge of Change is the subject of a reception being hostel by YMCA Norfolk, FaithAction and the Von Hugel Institute. http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/146641/YMCA_Norfolk/News/Minister_meets_with.aspx http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/146641/YMCA_Norfolk/News/Minister_meets_with.aspx Tue, 24 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT Representatives of Norwich Christian social action charities have met with government minister Sadiq Khan MP at the Central Norwich YMCA to talk with him about engaging faith communities in the delivery of public services. By . http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/142234/YMCA_Norfolk/News/YMCA_launches_new.aspx http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/142234/YMCA_Norfolk/News/YMCA_launches_new.aspx Mon, 23 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT A breakfast event hosted by Breckland Council on February 23 celebrated the launch of YMCA Norfolk’s work in Breckland. The YMCA team will be moving into offices in Tanner Street, Thetford. By . http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/140065/YMCA_Norfolk/News/Norfolk_real_lives.aspx http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/140065/YMCA_Norfolk/News/Norfolk_real_lives.aspx Tue, 03 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT To mark Poverty and Homelessness Action Week 2009, YMCA Norfolk has published a second book of short true life stories about some of the amazing people whose lives have been touched by an encounter with it. http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/136082/YMCA_Norfolk/News/New_Central_Norwich.aspx http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/136082/YMCA_Norfolk/News/New_Central_Norwich.aspx Tue, 06 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT The new 2.9 million Central Norwich YMCA opened its doors to residents for the first time on January 5. http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/134057/YMCA_Norfolk/News/Bishop_given_keys.aspx http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/134057/YMCA_Norfolk/News/Bishop_given_keys.aspx Mon, 08 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT YMCA Norfolk has received the keys to the new 2.9m Norwich Central YMCA, which will provide accommodation and assessment facilities for 34 young homeless men and, for the first time in Norwich, women. http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/133499/YMCA_Norfolk/News/Faith_leaders_meet.aspx http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/133499/YMCA_Norfolk/News/Faith_leaders_meet.aspx Mon, 01 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT Faith leaders from across Norwich and Norfolk have met with government minister Stephen Timms MP and City Council leader Steve Morphew to talk about engaging the faith community and local government. http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/129736/YMCA_Norfolk/News/Kind_gift_gets.aspx http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/129736/YMCA_Norfolk/News/Kind_gift_gets.aspx Wed, 22 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT A YMCA Norwich resident who was beaten up and had his bike stolen has told of his gratitude towards a fellow YMCA resident who gave him a rare designer bike he had won as part of a competition. http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/128473/YMCA_Norfolk/News/Art_saved_me.aspx http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/128473/YMCA_Norfolk/News/Art_saved_me.aspx Wed, 15 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT Artist Ian Pickering was one of a group of Norwich YMCA residents who took part the recent Go Elephants project in the city. http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/123639/YMCA_Norfolk/News/Kingston_and_Wimbledon.aspx http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/123639/YMCA_Norfolk/News/Kingston_and_Wimbledon.aspx Wed, 20 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT Young people from Kingston and Wimbledon YMCA attended Y Care International's 'Changing Your World' course, which focused on their Youth Justice in Action campaign. The course is designed to teach young people http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/119696/YMCA_Norfolk/News/YMCA_wins_Norwich.aspx http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/119696/YMCA_Norfolk/News/YMCA_wins_Norwich.aspx Mon, 07 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT Five homeless young men from YMCA Norfolk have won the Norwich Football in the Community Cup at the end of the 30-week Street Life Soccer course. http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/119562/YMCA_Norfolk/News/Famous_five_finish.aspx http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/119562/YMCA_Norfolk/News/Famous_five_finish.aspx Fri, 04 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT Four homeless young men and a Police officer have completed the Run for a Room to help YMCA Norfolk launch a 300,000 appeal to furnish 100 rooms in the two new YMCA hostels planned for Norwich. http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/117665/YMCA_Norfolk/News/Chance_to_assess.aspx http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/117665/YMCA_Norfolk/News/Chance_to_assess.aspx Fri, 13 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT Norfolk churches and Christian organisations have been offered a way of quickly assessing the impact they have on their local communities in order to help them with their work and possible funding bids. http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/117664/YMCA_Norfolk/News/Finding_1_8m.aspx http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/117664/YMCA_Norfolk/News/Finding_1_8m.aspx Fri, 13 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT Funding the Kingdom, and sharing God’s resources across new and established Christian projects, was the subject of a one-day conference organised by Transforming Norwich on Saturday June 7. http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/104207/YMCA_Norfolk/News/Real_life_stories.aspx http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/104207/YMCA_Norfolk/News/Real_life_stories.aspx Tue, 22 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT To mark Homelessness Sunday on January 27, 2007, YMCA Norfolk has published a book of short true life stories about some of the amazing people associated with it. http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/102941/YMCA_Norfolk/News/Second_Norwich_YMCA.aspx http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/102941/YMCA_Norfolk/News/Second_Norwich_YMCA.aspx Tue, 08 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT Plans to build a second new YMCA accommodation facility in Norwich city centre have been given the green light by city planners. http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/100777/YMCA_Norfolk/News/YMCA_unveils_plans.aspx http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/100777/YMCA_Norfolk/News/YMCA_unveils_plans.aspx Thu, 06 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT The second phase of ambitious plans to move YMCA Norfolk's Norwich hostel to two new multi-million pound buildings has moved one step closer. http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/100775/YMCA_Norfolk/News/Book_launch_helps.aspx http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/100775/YMCA_Norfolk/News/Book_launch_helps.aspx Thu, 06 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT YMCA Norfolk has helped mark its 150 years of service across the county by launching a commemorative book detailing its fascinating history. http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/100754/YMCA_Norfolk/News/150_years_of.aspx http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/100754/YMCA_Norfolk/News/150_years_of.aspx Thu, 06 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT A History of the YMCA in Norfolk and Lowestoft covers 150 years of service across the region. Here are some of the more notable moments of those 150 years taken from the new book. http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/97380/YMCA_Norfolk/News/Live_BBC_Radio.aspx http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/97380/YMCA_Norfolk/News/Live_BBC_Radio.aspx Sun, 28 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT Prestigious BBC Radio 4 programme Any Questions was broadcast live from Norwich on October 26 to help mark the 150th anniversary of YMCA Norfolk. http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/92293/YMCA_Norfolk/News/Top_funding_tips.aspx http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/92293/YMCA_Norfolk/News/Top_funding_tips.aspx Wed, 26 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT Christian charitable trust chief officer Bridget Cass gave very useful insights into how to successfully apply for funding from grant-making bodies, while in Norwich. http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/91071/YMCA_Norfolk/News/Learn_secrets_of.aspx http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/91071/YMCA_Norfolk/News/Learn_secrets_of.aspx Thu, 20 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT Christian groups and organisations from across Norfolk are being invited by YMCA Norfolk to learn how to successfully access grant funding from the chief officer of one of the biggest, The Jerusalem Trust. http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/80939/YMCA_Norfolk/News/Homeless_plan_follows.aspx http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/80939/YMCA_Norfolk/News/Homeless_plan_follows.aspx Wed, 30 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT The Government has announced a 164m package for young homeless people in England, including plans to establish a national network of supported lodging schemes, a move which YMCA Norfolk has already pioneered. http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/80937/YMCA_Norfolk/News/Norfolk_leaders_back.aspx http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/80937/YMCA_Norfolk/News/Norfolk_leaders_back.aspx Wed, 30 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT YMCA Norfolk has appointed a high profile Council of Patrons to help its 150th anniversary appeal reach its target. http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/80942/YMCA_Norfolk/News/Tributes_paid_to.aspx http://ymca-norfolk.org.uk/Articles/80942/YMCA_Norfolk/News/Tributes_paid_to.aspx Tue, 01 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT Tributes have been paid to Norfolk Christian youth worker Paul Harrison who was killed when the motorbike he was riding was involved in a road accident.