🧡 Today is International Day of Families 🩷
Today is a chance to recognise the people, relationships and support networks that help children and young people thrive.
At YMCA North Staffordshire, our Families Team works alongside children, young people and families across Stoke-on-Trent, providing compassionate, personalised support that helps build confidence, strengthen relationships, and create positive change within the community ✨
Want to learn more about the amazing work they do?
Check out our video on the Families Team over on our YouTube channel - link in bio 🎥
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Big ideas, honest conversations & a whole lot of team spirit ✨🌿
Our Youth Governance team recently headed to beautiful Ilam Park for a residential focused on reflection, growth, and shaping the future together 💙
Over the trip, the team looked back on everything achieved so far, celebrated what’s working well, and explored new ideas and opportunities for the next 12 months
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Nothing beats taking a break from the desk and getting moving 💪😅
Today we invited our amazing YMCA staff team to join us for a fun wellbeing circuit class — full of energy, laughs, teamwork and a few sore legs tomorrow 👀
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Ready, steady… COOK! 🧑🍳👩🍳
Today’s kitchen showdown saw the Red Tomatoes take on the Green Peppers in a fun-filled cooking challenge with Cottage Delight 🙌
From stuffed peppers to fajitas, there was no shortage of delicious food!
After a very close contest, the Red Tomatoes came out on top
#YMCA | @cottagedelight
New Young Leaders Podcast episode recorded! 🙌
Today we sat down with special guest Jon Rouse, CEO of Stoke-on-Trent City Council, for a really insightful conversation around the recent youth consultation and the future for young people across our city.
We spoke about the importance of listening to young voices, creating opportunities, and making sure young people are part of the decisions that shape Stoke-on-Trent 💬✨
A huge thank you to Jon for taking the time to join us and share his thoughts — we can’t wait for you all to hear this episode soon 👏
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🎉 SAVE THE DATE 🎉
After the incredible success of last year’s #BigStokieDay, we’re doing it all again — but this time BIGGER and BETTER for the BIG YMCA Day 🙌
📅 24th July
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🎙️ NEW EPISODE OUT NOW
What’s it really like growing up in Stoke-on-Trent?
Young people from St Margaret Ward joined the Young Leaders Podcast to talk openly about:
💬 Mental health
🌍 Community & culture
🚀 Opportunities & aspirations
🎓 Future careers
This episode is honest, powerful, and full of important conversations from young people passionate about their futures and their city.
Big thank you to everyone who took part ❤️
👉 Watch now, link in our bio
Last week, we took our housekeeping team meeting off campus to Westport Lake, creating space for connection and wellbeing.
Spending time together in a more relaxed environment encourages open conversation, strengthens team relationships, and supports a positive working culture. The session continued at Westport Lake Café, where informal discussions helped build on the day’s focus.
Moments like this are a valuable reminder that investing in people and team culture is just as important as the work itself
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Learning the bass-ics 🎸
A massive thanks to David from the Afroverve Collective for an intro to bass guitar, a great chance to try something new and make some noise 🙌
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Student chefs. Professional quality 👨🍳👩🍳
Today’s Community Meal was cooked up by the amazing team at Stoke-on-Trent College - Chinese-style chicken, egg fried rice, plenty of sauces - and cakes to finish!
Thanks for joining us today - you're what makes these days so special!
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We were proud to host the first All Parliamentary Group on Youth Affairs outside of London right here at YMCA North Staffordshire 🙌
Chaired by MP David Williams, the roundtable brought together brilliant voices to explore the future of youth work and the vital role it plays in supporting young people.
These conversations will help shape the 2025/26 APPG programme and contribute to a forward-looking report, Youth Work in 2035 - influencing policy, practice, and thinking for years to come.
A huge thank you to everyone who joined us and shared their insight 💬
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A day in the life of a Youth Governance member 👀
Follow along as we head down to the iconic Houses of Parliament! We were incredibly lucky to experience a guided tour and sit in on a live debate, seeing it all unfold in real life was something else 👀
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