YMCA Humber Newsletter - September 2014

YMCA

HUMBERNEWSLETTER

SEPTEMBER 2014

2 www.ymca-humber.com

3Transforming Young Lives

CONTENTS

5 All the Fun of theCarnival

7 Emma Looks to theFuture

9 They Hopped 'Til TheyDropped

11 YMCA Prove they areTough Mudders

13 Aiming for a Hole inOne

15 Beach Festival heads toCleethorpes

17 Sensory Garden WorkUnderway

19 Jocelyn Scoops TopAward

20 Contact Us

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ALL THE FUN OF THE CARNIVAL

FOR the third year running, YMCAHumber was part of theCleethorpes Community Carnival.

Young’s Seafood again sponsored thecarnival, which took place onSaturday 19th July, and there wereover 80 floats and attractions with avariety of colourful and excitingthemes, including World War I and theWorld Cup.

For their float, YMCAHumber chose to followthe summer’s festival offootball but with atwist!

Futsal is a variant ofstandard associationfootball and is oftenplayed indoors on asmaller field, with thefocus being more onball control andtechnique than the morephysical aspects of the game.

The game was developed at YMCAs inUruguay in 1930 and was popularisedat YMCAs in Brazil during the 1950s.

So it was only fitting that YMCAHumber celebrated Futsal’s rich historywithin the movement and thepopularity of leagues in Grimsby,which are housed at the Peaks LaneHousing Project, through their float.

Young people and staff donnedfootball kits donated by Grimsby Townand painted their faces in the coloursof flags from participating nations inthis year’s World Cup tournament.

They were joined by youngsters fromthe Grimsby Futsal League, who filledthe float with colour, vibrancy and

plenty of noise!

And the thousands along the routewere treated to special YMCAgiveaways, as well as leaflets andinformation on the services that YMCAHumber provide for the localcommunity.

Jocelyn Dennis, Community YouthWorker, led the party at the carnival

and she spoke of the enjoymentthat everyone had on theday.

She said: “I just want tothank everyone whocontributed to theday for their help.

“It was a real teameffort, the floatlooked great andeveryone involvedhad a great time.”

Andy Tappin, Youth andCommunity Services

Manager added:

"Everyone had a fantastic time and itwas great to promote the work ofYMCA Humber.

"One of the young Futsal players'parents thanked us for letting them bepart of the day, which is what it is allabout."

YMCA Humber was one of thecharities that benefited from over£4,000 that was raised from thecarnival’s bucket collection.

For more information on Futsal atYMCA Humber, please call our PeaksLane Housing Project on (01472)359621.


“It was a realteam effort, thefloat looked greatand everyone involvedhad a great time.”Jocelyn, CommunityYouuth Worker


EMMA LOOKS TO THE FUTURE

“I WOULD love to come back oneday and help out,” – those were thewords of Emma, a young personwhopreviously residedat our PeaksLane Housing Project.

Emma has recently moved into her ownindependent living in Grimsby but she readilyadmits she wouldn’t be in the place she istoday without the help of staff at YMCAHumber.

“I can’t thank them enough,” shestated.

“It’s not justoneor twopeoplebut the whole team, theywere all absolutelyfantastic with me.”

Emma moved into theproject in 2012 after aturbulent few months inher personal life that hadhadanegative impactonher health and well-being.

But, on arrival at the project,she told keyworkers that she wasdetermined not to ‘enter her oldcycle of life’ and set about looking fortraining courses and volunteeringopportunities.

And she soon settled into lifeatthe project. One of her firstachievements wasdeveloping her cookingskills from the basics andalso sitting on aninterview panel for theCustomer ServiceOfficervacancies.

She also beganvolunteering at Foresight inGrimsby, as well as impressingwith volunteering in the kitchenat Peaks Lane – particularly inensuring that her peers were happywiththeir meals.

One thing staff praised Emma for during hertimewith YMCAHumber was the immaculateconditionofher room, so it cameasno surprisewhen she obtained a work placement withTukes to assist in the cleaning andmaintenance of their projects.

Emma also prided herself on her budgetingduring her time with YMCA and she was ableto use savings and a Community SupportGrant to help furnish her new

accommodation.

She said: “Budgeting is one ofthe things that is importantand sometimes hard forstaff to get across toyoung people.

“It iseasy tobegenerouswith your money,sometimes even moreso when you don’t havea lot of it.

“That is one of the things Ihope tocomebackandhelp

with because I have been thereand know what it is like.”

In closing, Emma looked back on her twoyears at YMCA Humber with

fondness, picking out twoevents as real highlights.

“I think the carnival lastyear and the twopancake races I wonwere really fun andshow a different side tothe work of YMCA.

“It was brilliant when weall dressed up on the floatas the Village People and

there were so many peoplewaving and cheering us on!”

“It’s not justone or two peoplebut the whole team,they were allabsolutely fantasticwith me.”

Emma, formerly ofPeaks Lane



FUNDRAISERS for YMCA Humber took to theirspace hoppers once more as the HumberHop returned to the region on Sunday 27thJuly.

Over 50 people took part in the event,which raised money for our CommunityGames scheme – encouraging sportingparticipation across the region.

Participants hopped for one mile along theworld famous Humber Bridge on a hotsummer’s day in East Riding.

And they came from allover the Humber Regionto hop for charity,meeting at Waters’Edge in Barton-upon-Humber, where therewas also a Wildlife Daythat featuredinformation stalls and abird of preydemonstration, amongstother activities.

Kate Robbins from Cleethorpes is amember of the Grim Revers roller derbyteam and she was the first to hop across thebridge during the 2014 event.

She said: “It was a lot harder than Iexpected!

“The mile doesn’t look much when you viewthe Humber Bridge from the riverbank but itis quite daunting when you get up there.

“But we got through it in the end. There wereonly two of us in our team, I think weneeded a few more of our roller derby teamto take part next year and give us a hand!”

Organiser of the event, Jenny Hodson,Community Games Coordinator for YMCAHumber was again delighted with the

turnout.

“This is he second year we have run the Hopand it has proved popular once again,” sheadded.

“It is great to see so many people, of allages and backgrounds, taking part in theevent.

“Participation in sport becomes a lot moreenjoyable when you make it fun and

that is really what CommunityGames and the Humber Hopis all about.”

And there were threeteams who took partfrom the charity itself.Youth and CommunityServices ManagerAndy Tappin led twoteams from the PeaksLane Housing Project

across the bridge butspecial mention must go to

Elena Doyle, Customer ServiceOfficer, who hopped the entire mile in

a solo effort!

But that was not the end of the hopping asfar as YMCA Humber was concerned!

in August, we were approached by HeidiElkington from Ulceby, regarding the LifestyleProject and two young people, herdaughter Charlie and friend Joseph, whowere looking to raise funds for YMCAHumber in a Humber Hop with a difference.

The pair were looking to hop across theHumber Bridge as a three-legged pair,which they achieved in just over an hour.

For more on their fundraising exploits, pleasevisit our website www.ymca-humber.com inthe coming days.

“The miledoesn’t look muchwhen you view the

Humber Bridge from theriverbank but it is quitedaunting when you get

up there." (Kate,Humber Hopper)


THEY HOPPED 'TIL THEY DROPPED!


ATEAM fromYMCAHumber successfullycompleted the famed Tough Muddercourse at Skipton in West Yorkshire onSaturday 2nd August.

The event was part of the bigger Challenge365 fundraiser, which has been taking placesince April, but this time there were ten teammembers tackling the course, instead of theusual three.

Youth and Community ServicesManager Andy Tappin, TraineeFoyer Manager Mark Brewer,Customer Service OfficerElena Doyle and CoachesWill McRae, Danny Steeland Charlie Kurz werejoined by Michelle Perryfrom Oasis AcademyWintringham to take onthe 12-mile obstaclecourse.

The team battled throughmuddy conditions and crazychallenges, such as ice baths and‘shock treatment’, working as a team toovercome the various obstacles.

Malcolm Smith, Chief Executive forYMCA Humber, captained theteamand spokeof his prideattheir achievements.

He said: “I am soproudofeveryone’s efforts andeven prouder to workalongside such a greatteam.

“They prove that ToughMudder isn’t a race it’s achallenge and they putteamwork and camaraderiebefore their own personal times.

“The team spirit of helping not only our ownteambutother ‘Mudders’ aswellwas there forall to see.

“It was also great to see so many peopleovercome their fears during the course.”

Mark was tackling Tough Mudder for the firsttime and enjoyed the event so much that heis already looking forward to taking part in2015.

He added: “I’m doing it againnext year, I loved everythingabout it especially the teamwork.

“A big well done toeverybody who tookpart.”

A special thanks goes toOasis Health Club inGrimsby for their support in

sponsoring the team, whichallowed them to pay for

training kits and accommodationat the event.

News onOasis' donation to the eventwill soonbe up on our website, www.ymca-

humber.com.

The team took on thechallenge to raise money

for YMCA Humber’sHousing Projects in theregion. Youcan supporttheir cause by visitingwww.challenge365.co.uk.

Photos from the day areavailable at

www . f a c e b o o k . c om /Y M C A C h a l l e n g e 3 6 5 .

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“I’m doing itagain next year, Iloved everything

about it especially theteam work.” (Mark,Trainee Foyer Manager)

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YMCA PROVE THEY ARE TOUGH MUDDERS


YMCA AND Get Hooked on PositiveActivities (GHoPA) are looking for ahole in one as their charity golf dayreturns to Grimsby Golf Club onFriday 12th September.

The two charities are hosting the day for thesecond year running, after a successful firstevent in 2013.

Last year’s winners Warnerland are set todefend their crown but they will facesome stiff competition from newteams for this year’s event,which include LincolnshireYMCA, Turning Point andProVision.

And there still spaces leftfor more teams to join inthe event and help raisefunds for the twocharitiesto continue their workwithdisadvantaged youngpeople in the region.

Mark Fenty, Managing Director ofGHoPA spoke of his hope for the event.

He said: “We hada successful eventlast yearandwearehoping thatit is biggerandbetter this timearound.

“We’re pleased with theteams that have signedup so far but we alsohave spaces stillavailable.

“So if there are any localbusinesses or buddinggolfers out there who wouldlike to take part, we would urgethem to get in touch.”

The entry price is £120 for a team of four and

that includes the round of golf, breakfast bunon arrival and fish and chips after your round.

Therewill also bea raffle on thedaywith somefantastic prizes on offer.

If there are any companies who don’t wish toplay golf but would still like to be involved,there are sponsorship opportunities availableon the day, which include:

� Sponsor a Tee - £35

� Sponsor a Green -£35

� Clubhouse Signs- £50

� Vehicle outsideClubhouse - £35

Organisers are alsolooking for the donation of

prizes for the raffle andcompanies will get a mention

on the evening, as well as linksthrough social media and YMCA

Humber’s website.

We would like to thank GrimsbyGolf Club for hosting us on theday and to all thosecompanies who havestepped forward insupport of the eventalready.

For more information onthe Golf Day or if you areinterested in any of thesponsorship opportunities,

pleasecall JonathanByrneon(01472) 693388 or e-mail

[email protected]


“We had asuccessful event

last year and we arehoping that it is biggerand better this timearound.” (Mark Fenty,

MD, GHoPA)

AIMING FOR A HOLE IN ONE


VISITORS to Cleethorpes inSeptember will find a taste of thissummer’s Commonwealth Gameshas come to the North EastLincolnshire resort, thanks to localcommunity groups.

YMCAHumberarepartneringwithVANELandEnfuse to deliver the Beach Sports Festival2014, which will take place on the Kingswayportion of Cleethorpes Beach between 11amand 4pm on Sunday 7th September.

The event is part of YMCAHumber’s CommunityGames scheme, whichoffers opportunities forsporting participation forcommunities in theHumber Region. TheBeach Sports Festival is aspecial event that isbeing held underCommunity Games’community activationprogramme, which includessupport from Sport England.

And the public are encouraged to comealong on the day and take part in a range ofdifferent sporting activities, as well asdemonstrations from local teams and groups.

Already confirmed for the Beach SportsFestival are an Ultimate Frisbee competitionfrom Get Hooked on Positive Activities(GHoPA), basketball with local team GrimsbySnaprats and a martial arts demonstration.

Just this week added to the event arefacepainting, beach cricket and a specialfamily area with acticities for all age groups.

Organisers are now looking forward toawarmand sunny day on the East Coast that willentice crowds to the seaside resort.

Jenny Hodson, Community Games Co-ordinator for YMCA Humber said:

“Hopefully itwill bea lovelyday inCleethorpesfor the Beach Sports Festival.

“There have been some fantastic days inCleethorpes this summer and we hope thatthe Beach Sports Festival will round off theseason in fine fashion.

“We have plenty to do for all ages, ourCommunity Games events are

really for all the family, soplease come and join us onthe beach for some fun!”

There will also be achance to win a £50voucher by completinga questionnaire onsporting participation.

If you are interested ingetting involved with the

Beach Sports Festival or wantmore information on the day,

please call Jenny on (01472) 315437.

"There havebeen some fantasticdays in Cleethorpesthis summer and wehope that the BeachSports Festival willround off the seasonin fine fashion."


BEACH FESTIVAL HEADS TO CLEETHORPES


YOUNG volunteers from YMCAHumber have been busy at GreenFutures over the summer period,working on a special sensorygarden project that they hope tocomplete in the coming months.

Led by the Youth and Community servicesdepartment of Jocelyn Dennis and AndyTappin, the team came up with the idea andbegan putting into practice design andbuilding considerations, as well aslooking at the impact the gardenwouldhaveonneighbours andthe environment.

A planning session tookplace in Haverstoe Park,Cleethorpes to see if theyoung people couldtake inspiration from asimilar garden there.

After that, the team of fivevolunteers were raring to goat the Bradley-based project.

Danny is currently making the currentpathway clear and reconstructing old palletsthat will be packed under stones,whilst Sally has been working onweeding the area andresearching whatornaments, plants andflowers will be best suitedto the garden.

Jack is strimming thepatch of land, ready forthe garden to be started,with Nick helping on thedesign work and Matthewdigging up the path so thatthe pallets can be laid.

Jocelyn is extremely pleased with theteam’s progress.

She said: “The young people that want toattend Green Futures must commit everyweek as this is a project that they need us tocarry out.

“They have put amassive effort in every weekand have been trained to use the strimmer,lawn mower and rotator.

“Green Futures are potentially running a Level1 in Horticulture, so clients showing

commitment and enthusiasm willbe able to apply for thecourse.”

Theproject continues thegood relationship thathas developedbetween YMCAHumber and GreenFutures in the last 18months.

For up-to-date informationon the progress of the sensory

garden, please visit our websitewww.ymca-humber.com and keep an

eye on our Facebook page, /YMCAHumberor our Twitter account

@YMCAHumber.

The team are looking intowhether local gardencentres and businessescan help with donationsof flowers, plants,ornaments or any othermaterials that could beused in the garden.

If you can help, please callJocelyn on (01472) 359621.

“They have puta massive effort in

every week and havebeen trained to use thestrimmer, lawn mower androtator."(Jocelyn Dennis, CommunityYouth Worker)


SENSORY GARDEN WORK UNDERWAY


CONGRATULATIONS were in orderfor onemember of YMCA Humber’sstaff team after she scooped aprestigious award for hercontributions to the charity duringthe last 12 months.

Jocelyn Dennis, Community Youth Worker atYMCA Humber, was named as theorganisation’s Roland Archer Trophy awardwinner at their recentAGM,whichwas heldatthe Peaks Lane Housing Project inGrimsby.

The trophy is presentedannually to the teammember that hasimpressed their peers themost with theirdedication andcontribution to thecharity.

RolandArcherwasa formerChairman of YMCA Humberand a long-standing supporterof the charity. The award has beenpresented to an individual or group whohas gone above and beyond for theorganisation for over 30 years.

This year, YMCA Humber’s SeniorManagement Teammadethreenominations.The other two staff members put forward forthe award were Fiona O’Flinn (Coach) andSharon Marray (Finance Assistant).

YMCA Humber’s Chief Executive MalcolmSmith was full of praise for Jocelyn’scontribution to the charity.

He said: ” Jos has made a fantasticcontribution to the life of our YMCA sincearriving two years ago.

“She is hardworking, always willing to give herall for the young people and respected by

staff and young people alike.

“The community at both Peaks Lane and TheFoyer has been richer for Jos’ hard work andeffort.”

Jocelyn was taken aback by the nominationand spoke of her joy at winning the award.

She said: “In the whole of my 12-year career itis my proudest moment and my biggest and

best achievement in employment.

“I was really pleased when Isaw the nominations comethrough and I didn’texpect it at all – I wasquite shocked when Isaw my name on thenomination list.

“That was anachievement in itself andI really didn’t expect towin

the award.

“I was overwhelmed when myname was read out as the winner and I

wasactually quite nervous goingup tocollectthe award.

“I would like to thank my colleagues for theirsupport. It is an honour to work for YMCA, myjob is very fulfilling and enriching.

“I love working with young people and like tosee them achieve, grow and progress.”

On behalf of everyone at YMCA Humber, wewould like to congratulate Jocelyn on herawardandalsopassonourcongratulations toFiona and Sharon for being nominated for theaward.

“I would like tothank my colleaguesfor their support. It is anhonour to work for YMCA,my job is very fulfillingand enriching. "Jocelyn Dennis


JOCELYN SCOOPS TOP AWARD

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T: (01472) 359621

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T: (01472) 580550

Management Office

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T: (01472) 693388

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Charlie (left) andJoseph (right) getready for their three-legged 'Humber Hop'

across the Humber Bridgeto raise funds for YMCA

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