YMCO Newport

Call Directions Website Contact the organisation

YMCO promotes cohesion and understanding whilst supporting & enhancing the youth& diverse communities

29/10/2026

⚠️ 📢 things have been progressing along in the YMCO Hub with big works being done.
The shopfront has been removed and boarded up, the site is being cleared, and essential facilities such as electrical work, safety lighting and toilets are being put in place.
🔨 we are getting closer to bringing this space to life and making it central in Newports community. There’s still work to be done, but we’re excited to see things progressing alhamdulilah!
Big thank you to all the generous people and volunteers who are pushing this along and giving their time, energy and skills to this 👏 💪

24/10/2026

We had a great time at kids club with the children and families with a firm winter favourite coming back to the sessions 🍫 ☕️ having the chance to get together, get creative and have the community along with a dry welcoming space is just what we needed in this weather!

24/10/2026

At Gupshup, Rocio led a creative session exploring patterns, culture and the stories behind the things we hold close to us. 🌍📍

The ladies explored objects and meaningful items from our homes and backgrounds can inspire art such as gifted special jewellery, to placemat, cushion, flag and ceremonial items. Starting with simple shapes, colours and details, they experimented with a repeating pattern technique, cutting and reconnecting their drawings to create beautiful, symmetrical designs.✂️📃✏️
It was a chance to get creative, try something different and see how a small idea can grow into something much bigger, beyond the artwork, this workshop was about something deeper: reconnecting with ourselves, celebrating our roots and sharing the stories that make us who we are.

Thank you to Rocio and all the Gupshup ladies who joined in and brought their creativity to the session. 🩷

17/10/2026

Our Made by Me workshop is underway as a food enterprise project! ✂️🎨💛
Our young people aged 10+ have started exploring their ideas through collage, bringing together images, colours, words and inspiration to help shape what comes next.
It’s been fantastic to see their creativity, hear their ideas and watch their excitement grow as they begin to imagine what they can make together.

This is the beginning and we’re excited to see how their ideas develop. Most importantly, this is about giving young people the space to express themselves, explore their interests and have a say in what they create.

A big thank you to Nisa leading this with Afreen, Thamina and Tahira as the youth team for bringing the energy today.
We can’t wait to see where Made by Me takes us next!

GAVO - Newport Volunteering Wales Youth Led Fund

17/10/2026

Today’s Cookalong at YMCO was full of activity, with the whole building buzzing as another workshop took place alongside us! 💛

Our little chefs got hands on making bread and butter pudding 🍞🧈, learning new skills, helping with the preparation and enjoying time together in the kitchen.

It was lovely to see different activities happening under one roof, with children and community members coming together, sharing the space and making the most of what was on offer.

More on our other workshop coming up! 😊

17/10/2026

At Chai & Chat, we were joined by Rocio to explore the stories behind the objects we hold close to us through a creative drawing workshop celebrating identity, faith, family and belonging. 🎨❤️
Everyone brought an object with its own story, inspired by their home, backgrounds, experiences and family connections. It was lovely to hear the meaning behind each item and discover the memories they carried.
Items included diya lamp 🪔 real coral wedding jewellery, ornamental boxes and more.

We experimented with a repeating pattern technique, using simple shapes, colours and small details inspired by our chosen objects. By dividing, cutting and reconnecting our drawings, we created beautiful, symmetrical patterns that came together to form something unique. We also explored how digital collage apps could help us develop our designs into high quality prints.

🌿 Thank you Rocio E Bucheli , we appreciate your skills and expertise. We look forward to seeing the work being showcased in the exhibition!

10/10/2026

🌸✨🌷 Kids Club got creative this week using pipe cleaners as a base to make their own flowers and other fun creations! 🌼
It was lovely to see their imaginations come to life as they twisted, shaped and designed their own unique pieces. Activities like these help children develop their fine motor skills, explore their creativity and build confidence in their own ideas. 💛

10/10/2026

💐 💜 At our first Rahamatil Allameen, we reflected on the reminder that Allah’s mercy is always near, even when we struggle to see a way forward. 🤍
Through the story of Prophet Yusuf (AS), we explored the importance of holding on to hope, trusting Allah’s plan and maintaining good thoughts of Him, even during times of hardship, uncertainty and waiting.
The group reflected on Prophet Yusuf AS story and how this applies to our lives while engaging in creative based work and reminders.

We look forward to building on this knowledge and seeing how we can be compassionate community 🙌

09/10/2026

🌸💆🏾‍♀️ Our Gupshup Ladies session this week was all about taking time for ourselves and learning simple ways to care for our bodies, inside and out.

We enjoyed leaning into cultural self care practices and learned new different self care treatments, including:
🌿 Turmeric, yoghurt and gram flour face masks
🛁 Coconut oil and salt body scrubs with essential oils
✨ Cooling gel under eye patches
💧 Simple skincare and moisturising routines

Alongside the pampering, we reflected on the importance of making time for ourselves and looking after our own wellbeing.💗
We spoke about how cultural expectations and pressures can sometimes mean we put everyone else first and our own health last. Over time, this can affect our physical and emotional wellbeing and increase our risk of illness.

A huge well done to the Gupshup Team who make every session special for the group! 🌷

09/10/2026

🌿 *Our next Chai & Chat wellbeing session* 🌿

We’re excited to welcome *Rocio Bucheli*, who will be joining us for a special creative session exploring *Patterns from Home*. 🤍

This session is about more than creativity. It’s a chance to pause from our busy lives, reconnect with our own identity, memories and culture, and reflect on the things that give us a sense of belonging.

Rocio will guide us through exploring the stories, shapes, textures and details of an object that means something to us, and turning these into our own creative patterns.

🌸 *What to bring:*
Please bring *one small object that connects you to your home, culture, family or personal journey.*

It could be jewellery, fabric, a family keepsake, kitchen item, photograph, childhood object, prayer beads or even something ordinary that holds a special memory.

🎨 No artistic experience needed. Just bring an object and its story.

☕ As always, there’ll be time for a cuppa, conversation and connection too.

📅 Friday 16th October
⏰ 10am - 1pm
📍 USW Newport, Floor C/3 Engagement Hub

Places are limited, so registration is required.

🔗
https://forms.gle/jcPajuzYPnvH6rTp8

Please see the poster below for more information. 🤍

Address

Church Road
Newport
NP197EH

Telephone

+447458639565

Website

http://www.ymco.org.uk/, https://linktr.ee/ymconewport

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when YMCO Newport posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.