Sarah King

Believe in giving back to the community and work with children, young adults and families to live happy, healthy lives.

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What an inspiring weekend the Young Carers Festival was. A chance for these amazing young people who give so much of their time to look after a family member at the detriment to their own childhood to share their thoughts and have some respite.

One comme…https://t.co/yT6eXVjBmm

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Any of my contacts sea kayakers and can help at this event? https://t.co/4iwsYDKQT9

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Wow wow wow!

Such an inspiring day at the annual Young Carers Festival hosted by YMCA Fairthorne Group.

So lovely to see over 1,000 young carers coming together for a weekend of fun activities and making new friends, as well as having some well-deserved…https://t.co/njY4nJAIHJ

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We all know the past few years have been a challenge for so many, and that includes charities, and even more so now as the cost of living and recession is hitting families and young adults.

That is why Emma Corina MCIOF(AdvDip) and I spent today revisi…https://t.co/FEq7l1No2l

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🌈 What a fun day on the IOW volunteering for Wessex Cancer Trust at their Rainbow Run event.

🌈 Such happy faces from those that took part and it was great fun throwing paint powder at them and them soaking them at the ‘slip and slide’ section.

🌈 Ab…https://t.co/DrPvXp9qlL

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Wow, what a full on day.

Day at the stunning Chewton Glen for a networking event and learning how to play croquet plus a fabulous lunch. Lovely to catch up with Jennie Cartwright 💥, Sarah Wrixon and Chrissy Forder as well as making new connections.

Th…https://t.co/EfyKVCRnVk

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Well that was a blast from the past today.

Site visit to the early years nursery on Whale Island and what did I spy but a copy of Homeport (I was the former editor).

Really interesting conversations on what the nursery provides and their future plans. https://t.co/Em7q4fhw0N

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⚽️ Football coaches/referees required

⚽️ We need a football coach/referee to run a football competition at our Young Carers Festival on Saturday 1st July between 10am-6pm at Fairthorne Manor, near Botley

⚽️ Knowledge of football rules obviously a nece…https://t.co/P7MDR0eaTL

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Paddle, Picnic & a Pint

With Father's Day fast approaching it is a time to for that work:life balance to kick in.

If you're still looking for inspiration on what to do, check out the activities at Fairthorne Manor this Sunday including a Paddle, Picni…https://t.co/l57ShdtGt3

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We are just over 2 weeks until the Young Carers Festival at YMCA Fairthorne Manor, where over 1,000 Young Carers from all over the UK will arrive on site for a weekend of fun-filled activities and the chance for them to enjoy a bre…https://t.co/2oCQDsiNa9 https://t.co/fqxkj1Oz1w

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Sharing with my connections should anyone be looking for office space in Chandlers Ford. https://t.co/IcsrZZODPV

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Delighted to receive this recommendation from Neill Young, thank you for all your support and guidance. https://t.co/9mYgwsOtYB

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Like many industry sectors, working for a charity brings many challenges and I personally believe that we should work in collaboration to help each other.

I was delighted to attend WESSEX HEARTBEAT LIMITED’s 30th anniversary event last night to hear mor…https://t.co/4bdgFS4yyW

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The circus is coming to town!

Looking for something different to do this weekend with your family as a break away from work, then Roll Up, Roll Up.

YMCA Fairthorne Manor is delighted to be hosting Happy's Circus for an afternoon filled with laughter, aw…https://t.co/r9nIXyZXBh

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I had the pleasure of meeting Del (Derren) Storey this morning at the YMCA-FG Community Centre in Eastleigh to find out how they support the local community and what they need funding for.

If you are looking for either a meeting room to hire which is lo…https://t.co/3Er718L1hh

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Looking for childcare options over the summer holidays?

Did you know that at YMCA Fairthorne Group we run 5-day residential camps for ages 8-16 offering opportunities for children to take part in fun-filled activities away from t…https://t.co/Xhl6Euj8oN https://t.co/iSDsD8T6Fj

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How lucky am I to work in such beautiful surroundings.

At lunch time today, when the rain eased off, I wandered down to the river Hamble where you can set off on your own water adventures and launch your own craft or hire one of ours.

It really is a j…https://t.co/SMM4xQqPjw

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What an inspiring day I’ve had.

Two site visits to our Southampton and Basingstoke homes to find out how we support young people who through circumstances find themselves without a home.

Everyone I spoke to today was happy to talk to me, from finding…https://t.co/I62WQUfIMU

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If any of my contacts know anyone who attended YMCA Fairthorne Group then help us to celebrate 75 years of supporting young people.

We would love to hear your stories and share your experiences of this amazing place.

Both my boys attended the school h…https://t.co/4fnl48Nofp