Hornsey YMCA 10k, Children’s Fun Run, and Festival 2013
Sunday 19th May 2013. Race results are now available at
www.chiptiming.co.uk. Last year's Festival sponsor Greene & Co once again generously provided support, and was joined by Home Tiles and London Heathside in supporting the Fun Run. This is a key charity event raising money to provide for the needs of young people and families in our community. To find out more, click on:
Fun Run and Festival information
New Therapists at Fitness Centre
Additions to the Fitness team are now providing accupuncture, Tuina Massage, Sports/Deep Tissue and Holistic Massage and Skin Therapy. Click on the link to find out more.
New Therapists
Fun Run Fundraising Total CelebratedHornsey YCMA hosted a small gathering on 9th October, to celebrate the Fundraising total from the 2012 Fun Run of £10,495.64.
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Photo left-right: Jim Shepley, Andrew Thornton, Matthew Landells, Paul Gallacher, Jack Gallacher and Steve McKenzie.
Hoops Springs Eternal - Update on World Record Attempt
Our thanks to all the people of Crouch End and Haringey for contributing to Hornsey YMCA’s Hoops Springs Eternal event, especially the 248 people who shot a hoop as part of an international world record attempt to have as many people as possible shooting basketballs in one day, on Saturday 13th October. YMCAS from 119 countries were involved, so your contribution locally has had a world-wide impact! Watch this space for the grand total from all the YMCAs globally.
More about the event:
Hoops Springs
Top Scorers
Under 8’s Y-Toddle to Raise Funds for Their Centre
On Sunday 30th September, approximately 150 children, babies, parents and grandparents walked the picturesque 2km course in Y-toddle's fourth year event to provide equipment for the Harringay Club children's centre. Click below to read the report and find out about the date for next year:
More about Y-toddle
Hornsey YMCA 10K and Festival 2012
The event received tremendous support from from over thirty local businesses as well as from individuals. Find out who we have to thank for a remarkable day:
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We have uploaded a video of the 2012 Hornsey YMCA Fun Run and Festival. Please take just a few minutes to view the film and see what a wonderful day we all had – you might even spot yourself!
http://youtu.be/ViAfDueL_hY
Action For Kids Jubilee Party
Games, cakes and the party spirit raised £500 for Action For Kids, the charity that helps disabled children 'towards independence'. To see the exuberant photos of the day, including 'Prince Charles' on a space-hopper, click on:
Action for Kids Gallery
New Spaces for Hire and Youth Fitness
A therapy room and two studio spaces are now available for hire at the Fitness Centre. New sessions have been introduced for Youth Fitness for 13 - 15 year-olds who can use the gym in supervised conditions. For details click the link below:
Find out more
North London YMCA, formerly Hornsey YMCA, has been has been serving the local community since 1929. Services include a direct access hostel, fitness centre, children’s activity centre, out of school childcare programme, advice centre and a baby nursery.
