Six Storey YMCA Development Approved for Rush Green.
The YMCA has been given approval from councillors in Barking and Dagenham to build a new six-storey tower block at its site in Rush Green, writes local democracy reporter Sebastian Mann.
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YMCA Annual Christmas Charity Concert To Take Place In Romford.
The YMCA Orchestra is bringing festive cheer to Romford with its annual Christmas Charity Concerton Sunday 7 December at 4.30pm at Romford United Reformed Church. The family-friendly event features seasonal favourites, Christmas carols and classics from ABBA to The Snowman, plus interval tea, cakes and a festive raffle.
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Romford YMCA Invites Community To Consultation On Proposed Redevelopment.
YMCA Romford is inviting local residents, stakeholders and the wider community to attend a public consultation event to discuss exciting redevelopment plans for its Rush Green Road site.
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YMCA Thames Gateway Group Announced As Finalists For National Youth Mentor Awards.
YMCA Thames Gateway Group is thrilled to announce it has been shortlisted as a finalist at the 2025 Youth Matters Awards, an honour that highlights the charity’s commitment to supporting the local community.
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Special Report:Romford YMCA waiting list triples since covid pandemic.
The pressures placed on the YMCA across the country since the covid pandemic broke out have been quite remarkable
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EXCLUSIVE: ‘The conditions here are awful, the state of the bathrooms, the rubbish filled corridors and the lack of support for the youngsters is terrible’-YMCA resident hits out at the dirty building.
“I have witnessed some shocking things whilst living here. The state of the bathrooms is disgusting, the cleanliness of the toilets, the poor food and the complete lack of help the youngsters here are given.
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Mayor visits Sight Action Havering Information and Technology Exhibition.
Councillor Stephanie Nunn Havering’s Mayor, and Consort Councillor Barry Mugglestone, yesterday 6 September, visited a special exhibition at the YMCA
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