Dog Walks at Fairthorne Manor
If you’re searching for beautiful, peaceful scenery and wondering where to walk your dog at the same time, then Fairthorne is the place for you!
We are excited to welcome your four-legged friends for on lead...
Never too old to learn: Getting an MBA at the age of seventy-five
How did YMCA Fairthorne Group Trustee, Mike Cranston, achieve an MBA at the age of seventy-five?
In the early 1960s, going to university was not a family value within the working class. Therefore, as soon as...
5 spooktacular ideas for unforgettable fun at Fairthorne Manor this October half term
1) Spooky Canoe Adventure
Dare to embark on a creepy canoe trip? Follow the YMCA Phantom Paddler down the tidal River Hamble in south Hampshire. Beware of spooky shipwrecks in the murky water and ghoulish s...
Save Money on your School Holiday Childcare
Great news; as all YMCA Daycamps and Residential Camps are Ofsted registered and classified as childcare, you save money on the cost by paying with Childcare Vouchers (CCV) or the Government’s Tax-Free Childcar...
Easter Monday Fun at Fairthorne Manor
This Easter Monday 18th April, Fairthorne Manor will be joined by Happy’s Circus who are putting on a magnificent cabaret-themed show with music from Broadway meets Chicago and stunning acts performed by intern...
Daycamps bus – your questions answered
It's wheely easy to get your child to experience summer Daycamps this year. Below, we have answered some of your commonly asked Qs about the Daycamps bus.
Are buses staffed by YMCA staff?
Yes, we have YMCA bu...
Woolston Nursery break-in – bringing the community together to make a difference
We were saddened to discover that, in the early hours of Thursday 4th July, a break-in occurred at YMCA Woolston Nursery causing much damage and theft. As a result the Nursery had to be closed for a day causing...
Tuesday 2nd July – Day 38
Helping Young Carers get ‘Fit for the Future’ at YCF2019
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ddEXfFB6dwg
Over the weekend of 28th-30th June, the annual Young Carers’ Festival (YCF) returned to YMCA Fairthorne M...
Wednesday 5th June – Day 36
National Volunteers Week 1st-7th June
"We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give" - Winston Churchill
As it's National Volunteer Week we’re keen to celebrate this by thanking the vo...