Tag Archives: Paisley YMCA

Community Places Community Spaces – Young Women Lead East Renfrewshire & Renfrewshire

Community Places Community Spaces is a campaign developed by Young Women Lead that was officially launched last week on the 20th September.  Check out their amazing work!

Our New Youth Club Schedule 2022 💥

We are thrilled to reveal our brand new youth club schedule following the end of our Summer of Fun 2022 Programme! This club schedule begins on the 22nd August with plans to continue until the end of 2022. There will be four clubs running in our space every week, as well as our online CoderContinue reading “Our New Youth Club Schedule 2022 💥”

Looking Back: Paisley YMCA Summer of Fun Programme 2022 ☀️

As our Summer Fun Programme enters its final week, we are thrilled at the high number of young people that have signed up and attended our weekly digital and STEM clubs each week. We are so happy to be welcoming faces old and new for some digital fun and plenty of gaming!  

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.  

Seeking Additional Board Members

Paisley YMCA delivers nationally leading youth work services based on digital technologies which make a real difference to young people – helping both skills and character development. We’re based in the centre of Paisley, but we also deliver services in local communities. Our recent AGM led to significant change on the Board as long-standing contributorsContinue reading “Seeking Additional Board Members”