Do you look after, or are an unpaid carer for, someone with a learning disability in Bexley? From Thursday 21 April a new free weekly information session for unpaid carers will be held in the Central Library, Bexleyheath, every Thursday from 1.00pm – 3.00pm. You may have questions about benefits, or where to access support […]
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We are deeply saddened that Joan Morris, the founder and President of Bexley Mencap, has died following a short illness. Joan was the founder of Bexley Mencap as we know it today, responsible for supporting the transition to becoming an independent charity in 1971. She held the role of Chief Executive where she campaigned tirelessly
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It is very important to us that the support, services and activities which we provide are ones that are most valuable to you and your loved ones. We’re keen to hear from you to help us review what we do and to plan for the future so would appreciate if you could complete our annual
Zoom Tennis has arrived at Bexley Mencap! It doesn’t matter that during lockdown all the outdoor courts are closed because, thanks to a grant from Royal Mencap and the Lawn Tennis Association we can all play indoors! Five members tried out the tennis equipment, which is specially adapted to indoor use. We warmed up by
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We are delighted to invite you to the Bexley Mencap AGM on Wednesday 8th November 2023 from 10.30am-12.00pm. Join us to celebrate what we achieved last year and hear about our plans for next year. We’ll be having tea and coffee from 10.00am for anybody who would like to join us. Our AGM will
Congratulations to our Respect in Bexley group for being selected as finalists in the Leaders List! The Leader’s List celebrates people who are making things better for themselves and for other people. This year there was a special list for people who have made a difference during the Covid pandemic. Respect members have carried on
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Do you know the old expression – sow the seeds and reap the rewards? Well, that’s how members of Bexley Mencap’s gardening group feel right now. Because during the winter and early spring they spent every Friday helping in historic Hall Place’s Herb & Wildlife Garden. No task was too small, as the six man
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Congratulations to Bexley Mencap volunteer, Vikki Russell for having completed 100 runs in a row during lockdown. Yes, that’s right, Vikki has been out running every day and at the last count has raised over £765 for Bexley Mencap. Along the way she ran a grand total of 455 miles and had to buy a
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How GoodGym and Bexley Mencap have done 50 good deeds together Completing 50 GoodGym good deeds is always a cause for celebration. Even more so when three members of the same group do so within the space of a few weeks. What makes it even more special is that all three members, Chris, Matt &
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To celebrate Learning Disability Awareness week 2019, Bexley Mencap hosted an action packed Sports Activities event at Crook Log Leisure Centre on Wednesday 19 June. There was a wide range of sporting activities for participants to try, both indoors and outdoors, including Nordic Walking, Cycling, Cricket, Boccia, Keep Fit, Walking Football and Spin (Virtual
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