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Halloween Extravaganza 2023
Tuesday, 07 November 2023
by EastKentMencap
Our Hubs in Herne Bay, Margate, Ramsgate, and Swale enjoyed unforgettable Halloween celebrations. At Herne Bay, they transformed the Hub into a spooky wonderland. The day began with a Halloween scavenger hunt and games, followed by a delicious lunch. Everyone enjoyed trying out new fun games and visiting the specially created sensory scare room. In
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Celebrating Trustees Week: An inspiring interview with Amy Rutland, East Kent Mencap’s Chairperson and Executive Director
Monday, 06 November 2023
by EastKentMencap
This week we celebrate Trustees Week and all the amazing work our Trustees do for East Kent Mencap. Amy Rutland, East Kent Mencap’s Chairperson and Executive Director, talked to us about her role as a Trustee, how she got involved with the charity, and the special bond with her sister, Lucy. What motivated you to
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East Kent Mencap KiCA Awards 2023
Tuesday, 10 October 2023
by EastKentMencap
We are thrilled to announce that the East Kent Mencap staff team achieved six finalist places and two awards at the Kent Care Awards 2023. Congratulations to our finalists: Emma Croucher for Workforce Development Award Fiona Wonford for Putting People First Award Karen Roberts for Supported Living Registered Manager Lauren Kay for Frontline Leader Award
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Launching out new ‘About Us’ video
Monday, 09 October 2023
by EastKentMencap
To give you an insight into our values and show you how we support people with a learning disability, we have created a new ‘About Us’ video to celebrate and showcase our work. Working with Benjamin Film Photography, we spoke with people who use our services and our amazing staff team to produce a video
- Published in Job Stories, Making a difference, News, Stories, Supporting people
Swale Hub form Community Clear Up group to improve local area
Wednesday, 04 October 2023
by EastKentMencap
East Kent Mencap’s Community Clear Up group, comprising of adults with a learning disability from the charity’s Sheerness Hub, is stepping up their commitment to the environment with new community litter pick events
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East Kent Mencap interviews the GOLD project team
Thursday, 21 September 2023
by EastKentMencap
Fiona Wonford, GOLD Project Manager, and GOLD Support Workers Jean-Jacques Charles and Mandy Rackley are the GOLD Project team. They take time out to talk to us about their work, connecting with inspiring partners, and the future ambitions for the project. Can you tell us about the GOLD project? Fiona GOLD stands for Getting On
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We are thrilled to share that Jez and Holly are engaged!
Friday, 08 September 2023
by EastKentMencap
It brings us great joy to let you know that Jez and Holly are now engaged! Jez and Holly met through East Kent Mencap and live in our shared housing accommodation. Family, friends, and East Kent Mencap staff joined Jez and Holly at their wonderful engagement party to celebrate. Jez said: “I love
Hilary’s dream holiday to Silverstone
Friday, 18 August 2023
by EastKentMencap
Hilary recently went on holiday with Support Worker, Tamara. She takes time out to reflect on her fantastic time and talks to East Kent Mencap about her wonderful holiday. Hilary said: “I went on my dream holiday to Silverstone to watch the Grand Prix. I was supported by Tamara. We stayed at a beautiful Manor
ASDA Foundation donate to the GOLD Café Club
Thursday, 17 August 2023
by EastKentMencap
Our GOLD (Getting On with Learning Difficulties) project was delighted to receive a donation of £600 from the ASDA Foundation for their Thursday Café Club. Tracey from the Broadstairs ASDA Store popped over to present the cheque to an enthusiastic group at the club in Ramsgate. The group are all adults with a learning difficulty
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Bringing Everyone Together, Creating Lasting Memories
Tuesday, 15 August 2023
by EastKentMencap
The 75th Anniversary East Kent Mencap Fun Day was hosted at the Ramsgate Hub on 3rd August 2023. With a turnout of 120+ people from the Sheppey, Herne Bay, and Thanet Hubs and housing, the event reunited old friends and created some great memories. A highlight of the day was the array of magical performances,