Press

8th December 2011 - South Wales Evening Post advertorial

A two-page advertising feature appeared in the day's paper, showcasing our new facilities and offers. "Thanks to a £1.4 million refurbishment Swansea YMCA is truly evolving, and this is reflected in the incredible work that is taking place through the doors. We spoke to Anne-Marie Rogan, Chief Executive at Swansea YMCA, to find out more ..." [page 1] [page 2]

17th November 2011 - South Wales Evening Post: YMCA opens after £1.4m revamp work

"Swansea's YMCA has officially launched a multi- million pound refurbishment of its city centre venue. The £1.4 million project, which has been four years in the making, was officially opened by Welsh Government Minister for Housing, Regeneration and Heritage Huw Lewis. The YMCA is preparing to celebrate 100 years at its building on St Helen's Road and now boasts a childcare centre, gym, nutritional training centre, cafe and theatre." [full story]

November 2011 - What's On In Swansea: YMCA: fitness, music and more!

"Swansea YMCA has been undergoing an extensive programme of refurbishment over the last year. Thanks to £1.2 million in funding, the listed building, which celebrates is centenary in 2012, has received a complete overhaul. A new fitness centre, with upgraded equipment and changing facilities, is one of the main attractions. It is the only city centre gym with instructors trained to assist people with visual impairment and also employs a member of staff who is visually impaired." [full story]

October 2011 - Swansea Bay Business Life Women in Business Awards 2011

Our Chief Executive, Anne-Marie Rogan, was nominated in the Innovation category, where she was "highly commended" for her achievements in the last four years. [read page]

6th October 2011 - South Wales Evening Post: Art branches out in Swansea as gallery is refurbished

"Art will be spread across Swansea while the city's much-loved Glynn Vivian art gallery is treated to a multi-million pound makeover. A programme of "off-site" activities is being put together for gallery users so no one misses out while it is closed for its £6million renovation. [...] From October 30, events and workshops will be made available throughout the closure, including at the YMCA in St Helen's Road, Central Library in the Civic Centre and Swansea Metropolitan's School of Art." [full story]

8th August 2011 - South Wales Evening Post: YMCA workers call the tunes

"Music came to the streets of Swansea as staff from the city's YMCA entertained shoppers. DJs Skelektro and Dubble JD mixed some tunes and beats to promote the work the YMCA does in Swansea and highlight what services it provides." [full story]

8th February 2011 - The renovation is under way!

Building work has started at the YMCA! Look forward to a new lift which will increase accessibility, as well as a central childcare service and D'Lish Cafe and catering. The YMCA will not be closing during this time.

20th November 2010 - NEW equipment for the fitness centre!

The fitness centre has installed several new machines to help you keep fit. Come down and check them out!

27th September 2010 - FREE activity week! Find out more...

Half term, but no half measures as Swansea YMCA has a FREE workshop available to all DRAMA LOVERS, FUN LOVERS, DANCERS & ROCKERS plus much more!

"Heads Up" is running in the October half term (25th Oct - 29th Oct) ending in a performance showcase entitled "My Dreams". The activity week mingles all of the above whilst adding photography, graffiti art and creative writing. The "Heads Up" project needs your help to show Swansea that it's local community can be the best! Come along for the start of something new and fun!

23rd June 2010 - Funding Success!Find out more...