Lincolnshire YMCA is taking to the streets of Lincoln to promote the many services and facilities it offers to people living and working in the county.

The charity’s outreach and engagement day will take place on Thursday 9^th April 2015 in Lincoln City Square from 10am to 4pm.

Many of the projects run by Lincolnshire YMCA will be showcasing their services on the day, including The Fitness Centre on St Rumbold Street in Lincoln, the Lincolnshire YMCA nurseries – YMCA Woodland Daycare in Lincoln and YMCA Beginnings Daycare in Gainsborough – The Showroom Conference and Activity Centre and the Nomad Trust & Lincolnshire YMCA housing department.

Malcolm Barham, Chief Executive of Lincolnshire YMCA, explained: “A lot of people in the local community do not realise the wide range of services that the charity provides.

“Not only do we support those in need of shelter or rehabilitation, we also work with businesses and residents. The Showroom on Tritton Road in Lincoln for example doubles as a conference and activity centre, hosting a vast number of corporate events as well as youth engagement projects.

“I am hopeful that our outreach and engagement day will make people aware of what is available to them on their doorstep.”

During the event members of the public will have the chance to take part in some of the charities activities, including free fitness tests by the Lincolnshire YCMA Fitness Centre. There will also be a mobile climbing wall, similar to the one at The Showroom Conference and Activity Centre, a soft play area and arts and crafts for the children.

Fiona Moon, Activity Centre Supervisor, said: “The event will be a great way of promoting all the services people may not know about, for example the affordable youth and fitness centres and children’s day care.

“We also offer a range of Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) Level two training courses in first aid, Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) and health and safety.”

Malcolm added: “The aim of Lincolnshire YMCA and The Nomad Trust is to support people in our local community by providing them with accessible and affordable facilities in the areas of fitness, childcare, youth work, skill training and housing – at a realistic and affordable price.”

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Notes of Editors:

• Lincoln YMCA was founded in 1869 and became Lincolnshire YMCA in 2005 when it merged with the Stamford branch.
• Lincolnshire YMCA is based on St Rumbold’s Street in Lincoln.
• Lincolnshire YMCA merged with Nomad Trust in 2013 to help people secure and sustain tenancies in the city as well as providing ongoing support once housed.
• Lincolnshire YMCA is one of the biggest providers of supported accommodation in Lincoln, and the only provider of night shelter in the county.
• In 2014 Lincolnshire YMCA provided 374 people with accommodation and is currently housing 109 residents aged from 18 to 66.
• Lincolnshire YMCA provides alternative education provision for vulnerable children to social housing, work-related training and international charity work around Europe.
• For more information about Lincolnshire YMCA, please visit http://www.lincsymca.co.uk, or the Lincolnshire YMCA Facebook page or follow their twitter account @LincsYMCA.

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