YMCA Hawker

25/06/2026

☀ Pod Soft Play Session Times - Friday 26th June

With the hot weather set to continue and our fully air-conditioned Pod Soft Play proving so popular, we'll be running timed sessions on Friday 26th June to help everyone enjoy a comfortable visit. Sessions will run as follows:

🕘 9:00am – 10:45am
🕚 11:00am – 12:45pm
🕐 1:00pm – 2:45pm
🕒 3:00pm – 4:45pm

Plan your visit:

Based at the YMCA Hawker in Kingston, The Pod is a two-storey soft play centre open seven days a week for indoor play, private hire and children’s parties.

25/06/2026

⏳ FINAL CONSULTATION EVENT – LAST CHANCE TO HAVE YOUR SAY

Our final in person community consultation event is approaching.

If you'd like to learn more about proposals for a new floodlit 3G pitch at YMCA Hawker, ask questions, discuss any concerns or share your views, we'd love to hear from you.

📅 Friday 26 June

⏰ 9:00am – 2:00pm

📍 YMCA Hawker Centre

This is your final opportunity to speak directly with the project team before the consultation period closes.

Can't make it in person? Complete the survey online:

🔗 [https://ymcastpaulsgroup.org/haveyoursay/

Thank you to everyone who has already taken part.

25/06/2026

☀ Summer Soft Play Fun For Less!
From 25 June – 1 September 2026, entry to The Pod Soft Play at YMCA Hawker is just £6.56 per child, thanks to the Great British Summer Savings scheme.

Our fully air-conditioned soft play is the perfect place to escape the heat – and now it's even better value!
Check out our opening times and plan your visit: https://ymcastpaulsgroup.org/soft-play-at-the-pod-kingston/

24/06/2026

📣 Y Kidz Summer Holiday Camps – Book Now 🤩
There's still time to book our Y Kidz Summer Holiday Playscheme at YMCA Hawker, Kingston!
Children can look forward to a summer full of sports, games, crafts, themed activities and lots of opportunities to make new friends and have fun.
Schedule:
🌈 Colour & Neon Week: Mon 27 – Thurs 30 July
😎 Emoji Week: Mon 3 – Thurs 6 August
🏰 Fantasy Kingdom Week: Mon 10 – Thurs 13 August
🦀 Under the Sea Week: Mon 17 – Thurs 20 August
To find out more and book your child’s place, visit our website: https://ymcastpaulsgroup.org/y-kidz.../y-kidz-kingston/

22/06/2026

Thank you to everyone who attended our Community Consultation this weekend to find out more about our proposal for a new 3G pitch at YMCA Hawker.

Didn't make it? You can join us at our community consultation event tomorrow to speak directly with the project team, view the proposals and tell us what matters most to you.

Whether you support the proposals, have questions, or would like to discuss potential concerns, we encourage you to attend.

📅 Tuesday 23rd June

⏰12.00pm - 2.00pm & 3.00pm - 8.00pm

📍 YMCA Hawker Centre

Your feedback will help inform the final planning submission.

🔗 Complete the survey online: https://ymcastpaulsgroup.org/haveyoursay/

22/06/2026

📅 CONSULTATION EVENT THIS WEEK

There's still time to learn more about proposals for a new floodlit 3G pitch at YMCA Hawker and share your views.

Join us at our community consultation event to speak directly with the project team, view the proposals and tell us what matters most to you.

Whether you support the proposals, have questions, or would like to discuss potential concerns, we encourage you to attend.

📅 Tuesday 23rd June

⏰ 12.00pm - 2.00pm & 3.00pm - 8.00pm

📍 YMCA Hawker Centre

Your feedback will help inform the final planning submission.

🔗 Complete the survey online: [https://ymcastpaulsgroup.org/haveyoursay/

22/06/2026

☀️ Too hot outside? We've got you covered!

Our Pod soft play at YMCA Hawker, Kingston, is fully air-conditioned, making it the perfect place for little ones to play, explore and burn off energy while staying cool during the heatwave. 😎

Come and join us at The Pod!
https://ymcastpaulsgroup.org/soft-play-at-the-pod-kingston/

19/06/2026

💬 WHY YOUR FEEDBACK MATTERS

We're asking local residents, community groups, sports clubs and organisations to help shape proposals for a new 3G pitch at YMCA Hawker.

The consultation is designed to understand:

⚽ Is there enough sports provision locally?

👧 How can opportunities for women, girls and young people be improved?

🏃 How can we support more people to be active?

🚗 What concerns do residents have about issues such as parking, traffic, lighting or operating hours?

No final decisions have been made.

Your feedback will help inform the planning application and will be included within the Statement of Community Involvement submitted as part of the planning process.

Take part in the survey here:

🔗 https://ymcastpaulsgroup.org/haveyoursay/

YMCA St Paul’s Group is inviting local residents, sports clubs, schools, community organisations and Hawker Centre users to help shape proposals for a new floodlit 3G artificial grass football pitch at YMCA Hawker.

17/06/2026

🎉 Get ready for an unforgettable summer at the Y Kidz Summer Camps at YMCA Hawker, Kingston!

Designed for kids aged 4-11, we offer a great range of activities from exciting outdoor adventures to creative arts and crafts. There's something for everyone!

👉 Book now: https://ymcastpaulsgroup.org/y-kidz-holiday-playschemes/y-kidz-kingston/