Bexley Mencap self advocacy group Respect held a ‘Bus Safety Day’ on Wednesday 9th July to help people with a learning disability who might be anxious about using public transport. Respect Friday Group members planned the day from start to finish using their local travel knowledge and skills with support from Sharon and Ibi from […]
Bexley Mencap’s tennis group were featured as part of a special Sports & Information Day for Learning Disability Awareness Week, held at Bexleyheath Sports Club. Over 100 people with a learning disability, carers and supporters, took part in the multi-sport event which also included football from Charlton Athletic, rugby from Gravesend RFC, boccia from Bexley
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Bexley Mencap and Respect Group member, Nimisha was invited to afternoon tea at the House of Lords with Baroness Sheila Hollins. The occasion was to celebrate her being Highly Commended in a Colouring Competition run by Beyond Words. The award followed a special ceremony as part of Mental Wealth Festival at City Lit adult education
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Bexley Mencap members Joshua and Liam received awards at the annual BVSC Volunteer Excellence Awards on Thursday 12 June. Joshua won first prize with an Inclusive Voluntary Award and trophy for overcoming barriers to become engaged in volunteering and Liam was commended in the same category. Joshua has been volunteering for 3 years at the
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