At YMCA Bellshill & Mossend, we offer a range of programmes designed to support and enrich our community. Our youth work initiatives provide young people with a variety of activities that focus on personal development and skill-building. Additionally, Our Time Women’s Group offers a supportive space for women to connect, share experiences, and empower each other.
Each of our programmes is grounded in our core values of creating a safe, honest, inspired, non-judgemental, and adaptive environment for our community.
OUR PROGRAMMES
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Y-Empower 121 Mentoring
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Y-Hang Out Youth Programmes
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Y-Act
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Our Time Women's Group
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Y-Connect
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Y-Victory
Our Programs
Y-Hang Out
Y-Hang Out is a fun and safe environment for young people aged 8-16 where every week there will be a range of activities including: Games consoles, Ball games, Arts & Crafts, Chill out area, Hot food and refreshments
3 weekly f𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐠𝐞 sessions are held at YMCA Bellshill & Mossend, Main Street, Bellshill, will also include team building and group activities, alongside workshops on topics identified by the young people. Sessions are delivered by trained youth workers, supporting young people to build their peer networks, understand their behaviours and make positive choices.
Age 8 - 15 Mondays 6pm - 8pm
Age 12 plus Tuesdays 4pm - 5.30pm
Age 8 - 15 Thursdays 4pm - 5.30pm
Register here: https://form.jotform.com/250493989418372
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Y-Act
Y-Act is a creative youth theatre programme that helps young people grow in confidence, communication, and creativity through drama. Across the year, participants explore storytelling, improvisation, and performance in a fun, supportive environment — no singing or dancing, just acting and imagination!
Young people will gain an accredited qualification in Speech and Drama from Trinity College London, work together to create their own original play, and share their performance with an audience.
Join Y-Act to build skills, make friends, and discover your voice through drama.
Session times:
Wednesdays
4:30pm-5:45pm (7-11years)
6:15pm-7:30pm (11-17years)
Sessions begin on Wednesday 19th November and are free of charge.
Registration here:
Our Time Women's Group
Our Time is open to all women over 18,
and is a group led by women for women. It is a great place to meet new friends and connect with other women in the local community.
Sessions are weekly on Tuesdays
10am - 12noon, followed by a Cooking Class which focuses on healthy eating, budgeting and nutrition.
Each session offers a different activity including: Yoga, Fitness, Hair & Beauty, Arts & Crafts and much more.
The group is f𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐠𝐞 but you must register first using the link below as spaces are limited (we will contact you if a space is available).
Register here:
https://form.jotform.com/231354935072354
Y-Empower
Y-Empower is a 12 month, 1 to 1 support service for young people aged 8-17.
Young people can be referred from any organisation/individual across North Lanarkshire
Young people are matched with an appropriate youth worker who will meet them weekly to work towards their personalised goals.
This service is North Lanarkshire wide, please contact us for more information.
Y-Connect
Y-Connect is a free 12-week sensory programme for parents, carers and children with additional support needs – whether diagnosed or undiagnosed. Each week explores a different sensory theme to help support early development, encourage communication, and strengthen bonds through fun and play.
The sessions take place on Wednesdays - there are two age groups: under 3s (10am–11am) and ages 3–5 (5.30pm–6.30pm). A parent or carer must stay for the full session.
Contact: kerri@ymcabellshill.org for more information and to register. Sessions are free of charge.
Y-Victory
Y-Victory is our new Esports and Gaming programme for young people.
Y-Victory Esports (Ages 13+)
Fridays, 6pm–9pm
Play Fortnite and Rocket League, take part in tournaments, develop digital skills, and represent your local YMCA.
Register here: https://form.jotform.com/252033599610052
Y-Victory Gaming (Ages 8–13)
Fridays
• Ages 8–10: 4pm–5pm
• Ages 11–13: 5pm–6pm
Fun, interactive gaming sessions including Minecraft, Fortnite Zone Wars and Rocket League challenges in a safe, supported space.
Register here: https://form.jotform.com/252033960155351
Sessions are free of charge.
Digital Skills for All
Our 10-week Digital Skills for All programme is designed to help anyone build confidence online. Whether you are completely new to technology or just want to improve your skills, we’ll guide you step by step in a friendly, supportive space.
You don’t need any previous experience, and all devices are provided – just come along and give it a try. Free of charge.