mencap newsletter march april
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March / April 2015 Thank you to everyone that attended our AGM
We said goodbye to our Chairman Colin Woodhouse and welcomed Jimmy Tennyson as our new chairman for this year. We wish them both good luck for the coming year.
A list of our current committee is overleaf.
The Stardust group are growing in numbers and they put on a great performance at the AGM.
signing to Let it go was recorded and put on Facebook. It has been viewed nearly 2500 times how amazing is that!! Well done everyone
that took part.
THE 100 CLUB
The 100 club gives you a chance to win a cash prize every month. So if you would
like a little flutter why not buy a number or two for the year.
Monies for this year are now due in! Each number costs 12 per year.
Each month 4 numbers are drawn, with
prizes as follows :1st20, 2nd15,3rd10,4th5
Winning Numbers January 1st 52
2nd 7
3rd 24
4th 91
Winning Numbers February 1st 15
2nd 72
3rd 22
4th 81
Discos
The Valentine disco was very successful it was attended by 60 + people who had a great evening
Please join us for the next evening
Saturday 18th April 6pm to 9pm Bramingham Centre, Weltmore Road Luton
The coffee shop sells a variety of hot and cold drinks and crisps. Our catering team will serve supper which will vary for each event.
The cost of supper is included in the disco price for those with learning disabilities and can be purchased by others for 3
Dates for your diary Next DiscoSaturday June 13th
Stardust Group
We are busy planning the groups participation in Learning Disability week. Are you interested in singing, signing and acting?
Time and Place: 7pm9pm every Thursday.
Avondale Hall (52 Avondale Road)
If you would like to attend or volunteer to help
Please email [email protected]
Or David 07523689167 for further details
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People who care
LUTON MENCAP
52 AVONDALE ROAD
LUTON
BEDS
LU1 1DJ
Phone: 01582 727055
LUTON MENCAP
OFFICE TIMES
THURSDAYS
7pm TILL 9pm
At other times an answer phone is available
leave a message.
OR
Email: [email protected]
YAWN Life is a non-profit making, Community Interest Company.
Carer Support and Information Service. Do you care for someone who has a learning disability?
Is there something you need to know? Are you worried about the benefit changes?
Do you just need to chat and share your worries? Our service will help.
Next Coffee Morning date: 13th March 2015 Contact
Jeanette 07983 434524 Julie 07792 734183
Email [email protected]
Also offeringday opportunities, skills for life and supported volunteering for people with learning disabilities.
Committee members
Jimmy Tennyson, David Fazekas, Charlotte Worker
Andrew Fazekas, Toni Smith, Adam Barton-Bates
Stewart Haynes, Wannita Lee, Steve Hobbs
If you would like to offer any help or support or have any ideas and want to talk to any committee members
please call 01582 727055
And leave a message
Confident Carers Service
Are holding a Carers Forum on 19th March 2015 at Luton Irish Forum,
Hitchin Road Luton see leaflet enclosed for further details
FUNlands Has Moved! An exciting club for Young Adults with additional needs age 18 - 25 years.
Club is now held on Tuesdays at Barnfield West Academy, Leagrave High St LU4 0NE 6.30pm to 8.30pm Admission is 2
For further details please contact 01582 470999
Sub 2 (Park
Street Luton)
Tickets: 5
(Carers free)
Tuesday 24th March 7pm10pm
Tuesday 28th April 7pm to 10pm
Saturday Disabled
Swimming Group
Why not come along and join
in.
Open exclusively to people
with disabilities and all their
family with a very friendly
atmosphere.
Every Saturday 3.15pm till
4.45pm 1.20 per person.
Lewsey Park Swimming
Pool Pastures Way
Luton, LU4 0PF
What else is happening locally?