It really is an exciting time here at the YMCA and we are looking forward to another busy and action-packed year working closely with you in your community.

Highlights include the launch of our Food Festival, opening a new YMCA nursery in New Milton, our new Den Days and not forgetting the renowned YMCA Daycamps held every school holiday. We can’t help but feel positive about what we do, what we have planned, and we will be sharing much more with you through our 60 Days of Positivity, which starts today.

For the next two months we will be posting information, stories, help and advice, top tips, reviews and recommendations all courtesy of our YMCA teams across all our locations.The aim of this blog, which will be shared across our social media channels, is to make your first 60 days of 2019 start with a smile and to share some of the great work that is happening within your communities.

To help us spread this message, we have enlisted the help of YMCA Fairthorne’s mascot Walice the Fox, who is a familiar face to our younger members.

Walice helps children of all ages learn whilst having fun and embodies our values of W(elcoming), A(ctive), L(istening), I(nspiring), C(aring), E(xciting).

So, opt for a smile and join us for the next 60 days! See you tomorrow.