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East Kent Mencap organises Life Story Workshop
Friday, 15 April 2016
A group of adults with learning disabilities recently found out how to tell their life stories at a workshop organised by East Kent Mencap, in partnership with Canterbury Christchurch.
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The Marlowe Theatre screens East Kent Mencap’s latest film
Wednesday, 24 February 2016
In February, more than 100 people attended Canterbury’s Marlowe Theatre for the screening of our latest film: Changing Kent Communities, which showcases the work of the DPGs.
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Morgan’s fashion show raises funds for East Kent Mencap
Thursday, 07 January 2016
On Monday 7th December 2015, Morgan’s Dance Hall in Margate hosted a fashion show to support local businesses and raise funds for East Kent Mencap.
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Drama club joins Blend singing group on stage
Tuesday, 05 January 2016
In November 2015, members of our drama club joined local singing group, Blend, on stage to perform a concert for members of the public, including the Mayor of Ramsgate.
Trustees’ Week 2015
Friday, 06 November 2015
To celebrate Trustees' Week 2015 (2-8 November), we asked our Executive Committee why they chose to be Trustees and what it means to them.
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Celebrating #LDWeek15 with a Big Clean-up
Thursday, 18 June 2015
'We’ve picked up a lot of litter today, but we’ve also broken down a lot of social barriers and maybe a few prejudices too.’
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#hearmyvoice – Thanet Hustings Review
Wednesday, 25 March 2015
Political candidates quizzed on policies by people with learning disabilities at Hustings in Cliftonville . Candidates from the five main parties standing for election in May were subject to some tough questioning last Friday 6 March in Cliftonville at a hustings organised by local learning disability charity, East Kent Mencap. With an audience of over
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Faye: Interning with the fundraising team
Wednesday, 28 January 2015
Here, Faye talks about her experience of being an intern within our fundraising team and why she enjoyed it.
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Volunteer Fundraisers – National Citizenship Service
Thursday, 11 September 2014
'I’m so proud of the guys for being 100% dedicated throughout...'
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Moving Into Colour | At The Turner Contemporary
Monday, 23 June 2014
Moving Into Colour: 'A creative dance & arts project for people with learning disabilities’ Wednesday 9th July 2014
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