Christmas is Coming and We're Getting Ready at Taunton YMCA!
| Author: Claire Smy | Published: 6th December 2008 09:27 |
Junior and Senior Youth Groups at the YMCA have been getting prepared for Christmas over the last couple of weeks, with card and present making, and the creation of two lovely Christmas wish trees.
Members of Junior Youth Group have been thinking about the less commercial side of Christmas by creating two Christmas Wish Trees. Members were encouraged to think of the really important things about the festive season, and about those for whom Christmas may not be such a happy time.
Each member wrote their wish on a decoration and stuck it to the tree. Wishes included hopes that homeless people would find shelter, that one member could see their dog again and that people's families are together and happy for Christmas.
The finished trees will be displayed at the YMCA along with images of Christmas cards created by JYG and of presents designed by the group.
Senior Youth Group members have been busy making Christmas crackers and have also decorated photo frames to take home as Christmas gifts. Both crafts turned out some fantastic results for SYG members to be proud of, and JYG decorated coasters and wrapped them up as presents for parents, siblings and teachers.
Click here to see images of the present making evenings.
Next week will see both groups enjoying a Christmas movie with popcorn, and the following week we will be visiting Taunton on Ice for some ice-skating and festive fun.
For more information about the youth groups call Claire on 01823 277043 or email ymcayouthtaunton@yahoo.co.uk
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