News
Adventure Golf for Carol!
Monday, 19 May 2025
by EastKentMencap
Carol from Swale Housing, recently enjoyed a trip to @prisonislandmaidstone for a round of Adventure Golf with her support worker. The outing was a fantastic opportunity for her to build confidence and independence while having fun. Enjoyable activities like this don’t just make us smile—they can help us feel good, reduce stress, and even improve health. Additionally,
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Rosie’s Hats!
Monday, 19 May 2025
by EastKentMencap
Rosie, a creative and committed member of East Kent Mencap, has turned her passion for knitting into a niche brand Her handmade hats, complete with her own custom logo, are now being sold in the @westgategalleria in Westgate. Rosie said about her hats being stocked; “It makes her happy and excited that people appreciate the time she takes
Star Baker in the Making
Monday, 19 May 2025
by EastKentMencap
Dennis is from our Swale Community Support and wanted to turn his hand to baking. He asked his support worker Beth to help him try out some new recipes. First up was apple crumble, one of his favourites. He wants to be able to cook the crumble in future, when he has friends over. Thanks
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£1000 raised from Knittathon!
Monday, 19 May 2025
by EastKentMencap
On March 22nd, the Isle of Thanet Sunrise Rotary Club hosted a fantastic Knitathon, bringing together an incredible community spirit. I was honoured to attend alongside three other charities as well as Mayor Jack Packman , and Mayoress Karen Brinkman. Through everyone’s generosity and dedication, an amazing £4000 was raised! As one of the chosen charities, we
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Exciting Visit from the Kent Fire Brigade!
Monday, 19 May 2025
by EastKentMencap
On Thursday 1st May, our Ramsgate Hub welcomed the @kentfirerescue for an incredible community experience after we invited them to come and give a demonstration! Our members had the opportunity to explore the fire truck, learn about its essential equipment, and receive important fire safety tips directly from the experts. It was a hands-on session that deepened everyone’s understanding
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Thank you Ale House
Monday, 19 May 2025
by EastKentMencap
A Huge Thank You to The Alehouse, Ramsgate! We are incredibly grateful to The Alehouse for raising an amazing £240.70 so far this year through their regular quiz nights! Thanks to their generosity—and the kindness of their customers—we can continue supporting people with a learning disability through East Kent Mencap’s Hubs, Housing, and Community Services.
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VE Remembrance Day
Monday, 19 May 2025
by EastKentMencap
On Thursday 8th May, 17 of our members celebrated VE Day with remembrance, and a true sense of community! From a delicious lunch to heartfelt reflection during the two-minute silence, the spirit of togetherness was felt all around. They worked as a team to create the decorations, they shared stories of their families who lived
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Networking Event and SGN Workshop
Monday, 19 May 2025
by EastKentMencap
🚀 Join us for a FREE networking event! 🚀 📅 Date: 11th June 🕙 Time: 10 AM – 12 PM 📍 Venue: East Kent Mencap, Foresters Hall, Meeting Street, Ramsgate, CT11 9RT 🤝 Connect with like-minded businesses 💡 Discover the impactful work of East Kent Mencap 🛠️ Attend a FREE gas safety workshop with Southern
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Community Support Worker Margate
Monday, 19 May 2025
by EastKentMencap
Community Support Worker Margate Salary/Rate: £12.21 Location: Thanet, Kent Hours: 37 Hours per week Closing date: 18/06/2025 Community Support Worker: We all know the right job can be life-changing, but how about a job that just might change someone else’s life as well? East Kent Mencap is a leading organisation committed to providing support and
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Gain Employment Skills for a Brighter Future
Wednesday, 12 February 2025
by EastKentMencap
Free Weekly Sessions for Young People (16-25) Are you a young person aged 16-25 with learning disabilities, learning difficulties, or who are Neurodivergent ? This is your chance to gain important skills for the workplace and boost your confidence! What’s on Offer? We’re offering 8 free weekly sessions that will help you prepare for work.
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