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Wednesday, 8 July 2009
A day fit for a queen
YWCA pop out for lunch with the Queen
It was a day of glamorous hats, tea and cucumber sandwiches for a young woman from YWCA Wolverhampton who attended the Queen's Garden Party yesterday.
25 June 2009
It's time to get fair
Over sixty charities and community organisations have come together to challenge MPs across the country to act now and protect the poorest in society who are hardest hit by the recession.
22 June 2009
Hywel Francis MP visits young mums
Hywel Francis MP visits YWCA Cwmafan to meet young mums accessing the centre’s services.
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18 June 2009
Twilight programme brings new dawn New learning and creativity programme for YWCA Northampton
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17 June 2009
YWCA's response to binge drinking crackdown Our concerns about teenagers' rebellious reaction
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17 June 2009
YWCA discuss impact of the recession on equalities agenda
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10 June 2009
Local companies teach Wolverhampton girls work skills
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1 June 2009
Mock elections get young womens' vote YWCA Northampton to hold mock election
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29 May 2009
Young women try out careers in construction Wolverhampton Homes hold women in construction event
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26 May 2009
Apprentices should receive national minimum wage Low pay commission releases 2009 report
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5 May 2009
Young mums deliver sex education Young mums teach healthy relationships and safe sex
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