YMCA Black Country Group

08/06/2026

🚴‍♂️ Looking to get into cycling?

Our free cycling sessions are back in West Brom every Tuesday and Wednesday, helping you build skills, confidence and enjoy getting active outdoors. On Wednesdays, join our relaxed group ride from YMCA West Brom through Sandwell Valley Park. No pressure, just a supportive environment where nobody gets left behind.

Open to all abilities, ages 16+.

DM us or contact Luke Ridout on 0121 524 1950 or [email protected]

08/06/2026

Strong foundations for little learners to thrive. In 2025, 124 pre-school children received care and education through YMCA.

Discover your closest YMCA Nursery: ymcabc.org.uk/nurseries

07/06/2026

To wrap up , we chatted with Jasmyn, one of our amazing volunteers currently working with our Youth Hub team in West Brom. She shared why volunteering is such a fulfilling way to spend your time and support a cause you love, whilst also gaining lots of skills to take on into other parts of your life.

If you'd be interested in volunteering with YMCA, visit our website and complete the application form and we'll help you find the right fit.
https://www.ymcabc.org.uk/get-involved/volunteer-with-us/

06/06/2026

On this day 182 years ago, George Williams, alongside 11 others, founded YMCA in London. Today, YMCA has grown to serve 65 million people across 120 countries.

6 June is a day to celebrate YMCA and all it has achieved, as well as our ongoing commitment to empowering young people and strengthening communities.

World YMCA 🌟

https://bit.ly/46VMDd5

06/06/2026

Steve & Grace completed their Founders Day Half Marathon this morning.

Started chilly and wet in Walsall, onto West Brom where they met with Laura & Manj who will be running Cardiff Half for YMCA in October.

Then 8 miles, via the Coseley cut to Wolverhampton, tough morning but a great training run!

Please consider sponsoring the team and making these soggy mornings worthwhile

https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/ymcasuperhalfs

03/06/2026

Delicious new menu items dropping in YMCA Coffee at the Clock 👀

More orders for freshly made takeaway salad/pasta boxes today 😋

03/06/2026

This Saturday is YMCA Founders Day, marking 182 years of YMCA. Starting from humble beginnings in a small room in London to becoming the largest youth charity spanning the world, we're incredibly proud to be doing our bit in the Black Country.

So to celebrate, whilst on a break from their 6 Superhalfs Challenge, Steve & Grace thought why not throw in one more Half Marathon for good measure!

They'll be running between our YMCA Hubs across the Black Country:
9am Start at YMCA Small Street, Walsall
9.50am Arrive at YMCA Western Gateway, West Bromwich
10.15 Leave YMCA Western Gateway, West Bromwich
11.40 Finish at YMCA City Gateway, Wolverhampton

If you spot them along the route on Saturday, give them a toot of the horn or a shout to show your support! Or if you'd like to sponsor the challenge to raise £10K for youth work, you can donate on our Justgiving page: https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/ymcasuperhalfs

03/06/2026

We're helping open up the conversation around men's mental health. Join us for an awareness workshop on 33rd June at west brom to find out about the stigma and support surrounding men's mental health.

Join us in June for Mental Health Awareness sessions, Men's Groups and wellbeing tips as part of the 'You ok, mate?'project. These sessions are focused on promoting positive mental health and wellbeing. Together, we’ll explore practical tools to help start real conversations and support one another to get men talking.

Sometimes, asking “You ok, mate?” can make all the difference. 💙

Click Here to book: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/ideal-for-all-51422796373

Healthy Sandwell Sandwell Libraries SCVO Tough Enough To Care

01/06/2026

Ready to make a change this summer? Join now and kickstart your fitness journey with us.

Memberships start from £15.99 per month.

Visit ymcabc.org.uk/ygymt to join today

31/05/2026

Volunteers Week 2026 begins tomorrow and, as always, we're in full support of a week long opportunity to recognise and celebrate the people who provide their time, effort and skills to projects such as The Glebe Centre and organisation's such as YMCA Black Country Group totally free.

We hope you'll join us in our appreciation of during this years !