YHA Blog
COVID stories is a unique publication that chronicles YHA’s journey from March 2020 to February 2021. These stories are our people’s stories, and the collective stories of all who are involved with YHA. They are stories of resilience and hope, of the contribution...
​Doom-scrolling, Zoom fatigue, the news cycle, the way of the world. If we’re not careful, it becomes overwhelming. But there is an antidote. One we’re well aware of but perhaps forget to access when we’re busy with work, home schooling or trying to keep friends...
Lockdown part 3 feels different, for a start no one is making banana bread anymore (FYI the best banana bread is this one). With the vaccine being rolled out globally there is hope on the horizon. Â Conversations are taking place about what we are looking forward to...
It all feels a bit eat, sleep, Zoom, repeat at the moment. We’ve come up with some suggestions of fun things to do in lockdown. Mix up your daily routine and try something different, adding a little sprinkling of happiness along the way. Open your own bistro for a...
There's no denying that the current situation can cause stress. You're spending 24 hours a day with your family, your partner, your housemate, or even on your own, plus you might have worries about your financial situation, yours and your family's health and the...
Teachers – we see you. We see the hard work, dedication and boundless enthusiasm you put in to doing the best by your students. We welcome over 400,000 young people to stay with us each year, many of them on school trips, and we see first-hand the stresses and...
We live in a very fast-paced world. As the various demands of school, home, friends, and activities build up, stress in young people can begin to creep in. Stress is young people happens when you feel under pressure, and it happens to us all from time to time. It...
Being one of the early adopters of outdoor education, Southgate School knows a thing or two about what makes a good outdoor experience. They combine multi-day challenge expeditions with school-based activities and a...
Running tips for beginners... Thinking of taking up running as part of your daily exercise? We’re here to help the thought of running feel less daunting with our top 5 running tips to get you started. Get yourself a good pair of trainers The first on our 'running...
Many people still assume that cycling is only for their children to whizz around the streets, or for those semi-professional riders who are committed to riding long distances, wearing their tight fitting lycra and riding an...
