Category Archives: Creative Content

It’s A Full Exhibition of Trail-Blazing Women – International Women’s Day at STEM Girls  

The stars aligned for some perfect timing this week as we celebrated International Women’s Day this year on the night of our weekly female-led youth club STEM Girls.  

Anti – Bullying Week 2022 – The Role of Youth Work

For this Anti-Bullying Week 2022, we reflect on the important role youth work plays in reaching out and supporting young people who may feel trapped and isolated from the effects of bullying.  

Paisley YMCA October 2022 Newsletter

Check out our monthly newsletter with info about upcoming new activity in our space, as well as an article about some amazing work done by our young leaders. For more regular information and updates from us, please check out our official website (paisleyymca.org) and our official social media accounts! #paisleyymca #paisley #renfrewshire

Celebrating Sma’ Shot Day with ReMode Youth! All About Our Latest Animation Project 🎥

This year in preparation for Sma’ Shot day 2022, our young people have been working on a short animation project to tell the story of how this historic day came to be. Taking place 2nd July, Sma’ Shot day celebrates the weavers of Paisley, who fought for their workers’ rights to be paid fairly forContinue reading “Celebrating Sma’ Shot Day with ReMode Youth! All About Our Latest Animation Project 🎥”

Developing Our Makerspace! Technology, creativity and what has our young people excited 🖥️📱💻

In the past several months, we have been working hard to re-establish our Makerspace. New kit, toys and equipment have arrived in the past several months and we are thrilled at the new opportunities this equipment will offer to our weekly clubs.   In addition to our 3D printers and Smart Gardens displayed in the window of ourContinue reading “Developing Our Makerspace! Technology, creativity and what has our young people excited 🖥️📱💻”

Reflecting on Loneliness: Mental Health Awareness Week

This year, The Mental Health Foundation have recognised 9th – 15th May as the week of mental health awareness. This year, we reflect on the the effects of loneliness and isolation.  

A Space for Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics; Reflecting on Science Week 2022 at Paisley YMCA

As we come to the end of UK Science week, we reflect on the importance role science and technology plays in our weekly clubs available for our young people.