For Bexley Mencap member Geoffrey, turning 80 was always going to be a special milestone. But after it was discovered he shared his birthday with the national Mencap, it became part of something much bigger. To celebrate their ‘birthday twin’, Sidcup-based Geoffrey was invited to Mencap’s anniversary celebrations last week where he met patron, the
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Bexley Mencap’s Learning Disability Gardening Group won 3 awards at the Bexleyheath & District Horticultural Society annual show on Sat 5 September. The Society has over 350 members from allotment holders and the general public and the show is open to is anyone to grow produce either from a plot or their own garden. Perri Arif,
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Our first-ever Summer Sports Festival at Danson Park was a huge success, with around 200 people joining us throughout the day to enjoy the activities, entertainment, and community atmosphere. We’re still finalising donations, but we’re delighted to share that the event has already raised more than £2,000 which is an incredible result for a first-year
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More than 50 members joined us for this year’s Summer Party, and what an evening it was. From the moment people arrived, there was a great atmosphere as friends caught up, conversations flowed, and everyone got into the spirit of the event. Our Hawaiian Luau theme brought plenty of colour and fun, with members making
Wimbledon may be over but over 50 players with a learning disability, as well as carers and support staff took part in the annual Bexley Tennis LTA Matchplay event on Tuesday 14th July. Hosted by Bexleyheath Tennis Club, the activity was organised by Bexley Mencap, whose learning disability tennis team play at the club every Monday
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We are delighted to report of the huge success our members have had at our first Enable Weight Management Course. Every member who joined the course, remained throughout and all members lost weight! The course was far more than just a number on the scales. Educating us around nutrition, how to break old habits and
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Bexley Mencap’s Respect in Bexley group was given a Civic Recognition Award by The Mayor of Bexley, Councillor Christine Catterall at a ceremony at the Civic Office on Friday 22 May. Members of the group met the Mayor during the day with the three chairs, Adam, Lee and John being present at the evening awards.
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Bexley Mencap was pleased to contribute to Social Finance’s Building Stronger Foundations report, which explores how the independent advocacy sector can become more sustainable and effective for people with learning disabilities and autistic people. The report brings together insight from advocacy organisations, people with lived experience, funders and sector stakeholders to identify the key challenges
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Bexley Mencap walking football player Mikey James has just been featured in a video for Charlton Athletic’s Football community outreach team. Mikey, who joined Bexley Mencap last year, plays in goal for Charlton Athletic’s Ability team. He trains on Thursday evening and plays league matches on Sunday. Mikey has now been joined at Charlton Athletic by three other players from Bexley
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Adam, Sarah and Matt presented a video about Going for Therapy featuring members of Bexley Mencap’s self-advocacy Respect group to the full NHS Oxleas board meeting on 16 January 2026. This followed a special presentation last summer at which the group were then invited to share their work more widely with heads of service and board
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