YWCA Kirkcaldy
YWCA Kirkcaldy aims to provide a platform for girls and women
to have their voices heard and make a significant contribution in
Kirkcaldy, Fife and beyond. We are looking to develop outreach work
in the Kirkcaldy area and develop volunteering opportunities for
girls and women.
We are working in partnership with Fife College, Fife Council,
Kirkcaldy Community Safety Panel, Fife Women’s Network, Kirkcaldy
and Kinghorn Community Forum, Adult Local Learning Planning Group,
Children and Young People Planning group, sharing ideas and resources
for the benefit of the whole community.
Centre Opening Hours
Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm and 7pm - 9pm
Local Advisory Committee
Our Local Advisory Committee is made up of local people who meet
with us to plan and develop our centre programme. We meet once a
month to discuss and develop the work of the Centre and new members
are always welcome.
Membership
We welcome everyone who shares our commitment to our values
and principles to join us as members.
All service users are encouraged to take out a membership. Members’
benefits include reduced fees for classes, and bi-annual YWCA Scotland
Members’ Newsletter, opportunities to sit on our local advisory
committee, National Board of Directors, attend annual National Conference,
access to international training and representation opportunities.
Membership rates are: £12.00 waged £3.00 unwaged.
Volunteering
We value volunteers as skilled contributors to our services, providing
the centre with a strong community foundation, new ideas and invaluable
support. Travel expenses will be met and relevant training will
be offered to all volunteers as detailed in our Volunteering
Policy. If you have a few hours to spare every week or month
and would like to help us deliver our services we would be pleased
to hear from you. There are all sorts of skills we could benefit
from so please don’t feel restricted by what we currently
offer. Your ideas and skills may be just what we are after.
Volunteering Opportunities
We offer volunteering opportunities in the following areas:
- Girls’ and women’s group
- Fundraising / Publicity
- Events Organisation
- Training
- Sessional Tutors – in any area of expertise
- Campaigning – make your voice heard
YWCA Kirkcaldy have moved to their new premises at:
Pathhead Halls
134 Commercial Street
KIRKCALDY
KY1 2NX
Tel: 01592 260963
Fax: 01592 260963
Email: ywcakirkcaldy@btconnect.com
Current Programme July – September 2008
| Mon 14th July to Fri 18th July |
1-3pm |
'Y' MUSIC Summer 2008
Music Workshops for Girls 8-13 |
£1.00 per session |
| Mon 21st July to Fri 25th July |
1-3pm |
GIRLS GET ACTIVE Summer 2008
Sports Workshops for Girls 13-16 |
£1.00 per session |
Monday |
10am - 12 noon |
Women's Yoga |
(for price see tutor) |
Monday evening |
7 - 9pm |
Junior Girls Group (9-12 yrs) |
£1 per session and £3 annual membership. |
Tuesday |
5 – 9 pm |
Junior Drama Workshops |
for price see tutor |
Wednesday
28 Nov -19 Dec |
7 - 9pm |
Women's Personal Safety Course
Personal Safety
First Aid
Self-defense
Car maintenance/Road safety
|
Free |
Wednesday |
6 - 8:30pm |
Women's Yoga |
(for price see tutor) |
Wednesday |
7 - 9pm |
Senior Girls' Group 13 - 16 yrs |
£1 per session and £3 annual membership |
Wednesday
14th November to the 19th December |
7 - 9pm |
Fun, Food and Fitness for girls aged between 13 - 16 years .
Smoothie making, street dance, aerobics, skin care/make-up, self defense and reward night on the final night for all those who attended. |
£1 per session |
Thursday |
10 - 12 noon |
Women's Badminton |
£2.50 per session |
Thursday |
6 - 8pm |
Enable Youth Group |
(private group) |
| First Friday every month 1st July + 5th August |
7-11pm |
LINE DANCING |
See tutor for cost per session |
| Every Saturday from 26th July |
9-10.30am |
JAZZERCISE
|
See tutor for cost per session |
For further details contact ywcakirkcaldy@btconnect.com
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