Resource Centres
Drama group dazzle crowd with Christmas performance
Thursday, 07 December 2017
by EastKentMencap
On Thursday 30th November, our Thanet drama group took centre stage for their annual Christmas Variety Show. The all singing, all dancing extravaganza was put together by the group during their weekly drama sessions at Margate resource centre. The drama group, who all have a learning disability, have been preparing for the show all year long.
Secret Shopper Group present findings to Westwood Cross
Monday, 04 December 2017
by EastKentMencap
Our Secret Shopper group have spent the last 7 months investigating shops across Thanet. The Secret Shopper group from Margate Resource Centre, meet regularly to review the service provided by local shops in the area. Excitement was high in July, as the group went to deliver their findings to the Westwood Cross Management Team
- Published in Individuals with a learning disability, Making a difference, News, Resource Centres, Stories
Introducing…
Tuesday, 24 October 2017
by EastKentMencap
We are proud to welcome a second Operations Manager to our team. Karen Loughrill has joined us to lead our Day Opportunities for adults and children with a learning disability and work closely alongside fellow Operations Manager, Tim Birchley, who is responsible for regulated care, domiciliary, community and supported living.
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Margate resource centre takes a trip to Dreamland
Tuesday, 12 September 2017
by EastKentMencap
In August, members of our Margate resource centre visited the newly restored theme park by the sea for a day of laughter, sunshine and thrills.
- Published in Individuals with a learning disability, News, Resource Centres, Stories, Supporting people
Claire from Swale gets ‘Pretty Muddy’ raising money for charity
Monday, 24 July 2017
by EastKentMencap
Claire Barnes, who attends our Swale Resource Centre, was inspired by the fitness sessions to take on a greater challenge and signed up for the 5K Pretty Muddy obstacle course in Maidstone this month.
Looking back at #LDWeek2017
Tuesday, 11 July 2017
by EastKentMencap
To mark Learning Disability Week (19-25 June 2017) this year our Margate Resource Centre hosted a week full of fun activities for everyone to get involved in.
Photography group host exhibition open day
Thursday, 29 June 2017
by EastKentMencap
During the month of June, our photography group showcased some of their best work in an exhibition titled Wildlife and Abstract at Beach House Gallery in Herne Bay. The group invited friends and supporters to an open day where they talked about their experiences.
- Published in Individuals with a learning disability, News, Resource Centres, Supporting people
Resource centres raise funds through selling crafts
Monday, 20 February 2017
by EastKentMencap
We sell the various items members make to raise funds for our services. These can be bought at our Margate and Ramsgate resource centres, as well as at the events we hold throughout the year.
- Published in News, Resource Centres
Healthy living project is extended
Monday, 20 February 2017
by EastKentMencap
With the support of Kent Community Foundation, Comic Relief and Kent County Council, we have been able to extend our healthy living project until August this year.
- Published in Adult Clubs, News, Resource Centres
Drama group gets lost in Wonderland
Thursday, 15 December 2016
by EastKentMencap
In December, our drama group performed their own rendition of Alice in Wonderland to more than 150 members of the public and raised over £400.