Have you ever wondered what goes on in YMCA Routes? Now is your chance to find out! The people of Frome are invited to come and meet the team at YMCA Routes Young People’s Drop-in Centre at 1a Palmer Street, BA11 1DS.
Organisers say, “Whether you are a young person aged 11-25, or a parent, or someone who is just interested in finding out what we do – you are warmly invited to drop in and join us any time on Tuesday 9th October between 11.00am and 7.00pm. There will be free home-made cakes and refreshments on offer.
“YMCA Routes is open from 10am to 5pm Monday to Friday for young people to drop in for advice and support on a range of issues such as emotional health, housing and homelessness, benefits and money management, help with applying for jobs and CV-writing. Young people are welcome to come in at any time, for help with any of the above, or simply to spend time with friends in a welcoming and safe youth café environment, with free internet access and friendly staff! Routes provides low-cost food and a tuck shop.”
The regular groups in Routes are:
Job club – every Monday and Thursday from 2.00-4.30pm
Cookery group – every Tuesday from 12.00-2.00pm
Care leaver’s drop-in – every Monday from 3.00-5.00pm
LGBTQ+ group – first Thursday of every month from 6.00-8.00pm
A new board games club every Wednesday from 3.00-5.00pm (starts on Wednesday 17th October).
For more information about YMCA Routes, please email the team leader Sue Crisfield on Scrisfield@mendip ymca.org.uk or call 01749 679553 ext 2406 or text 07813 974314.