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Thanet & Swale groups to perform pantomimes again this year

After last year’s successes, we are pleased to announce that our Thanet and Swale drama groups will be performing pantomimes again this Christmas.

Volunteer gets chest waxed to raise money for variety show

Tristan Kennedy, a staff member who volunteers at our drama club, recently got his chest waxed to raise money for next year’s variety show.

Volunteer supports tenant to go on holiday

Having been on a number of day-trips in and around Kent and Sussex, tenant, Joyce, and volunteer, Linda, decided to go on a short break to Blackpool.

BBC Children in Need funds summer holiday club

BBC Children in Need recently funded us to run youth clubs during the school holidays, providing the opportunity for young people with a learning disability to take part in community activities.

NCS raise just under £1,200 for East Kent Mencap

In response to a presentation about the demand for our holiday clubs, a group of young people from NCS organised a number of fundraising activities in Thanet this summer.

Over 200 people attend 9th annual Fun Day

On Thursday 4th August, we held our 9th annual Fun Day at West Faversham Community Centre. This is a free event promoting sports activities to adults and children with a learning disability.

Drama group perform 5th Annual Variety Show

In June, our Thanet drama group performed their 5th annual Variety Show to members of the public, including the Deputy Mayor of Margate, Cllr Rosamund Dixon.

Local man walks 52 miles to raise funds for East Kent Mencap

In May, a local man walked part of the Pennine Way in an effort to raise funds for East Kent Mencap. Swale resident, Andrew Brightman-Stokes, walked the 52 miles in three days.

East Kent Mencap expands Youth Services

Following a number of successful funding bids, we are in the process of expanding our Youth Services to meet the requirements of young people with higher support needs.

Linda: Volunteering with the SPET Team

Linda has been volunteering with our Supporting People Enablement Team (SPET) since October 2014, supporting tenants to engage with their local community.

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