Foresters Café

Foresters Café is open from 1-3pm at Old Foresters Hall on Thursdays. This is aimed at people with a learning difficulty who live independently and receive little or no other support. 

Foresters Café provides opportunities to:

-       Meet new friends

-       Talk about things that are important to you

-       Get involved with the local community

-       Get information that enables you to stay independent 

If you need support to access the Foresters Café, please bring your support with you.

Local East Thanet MP, Polly Billington, visits GOLD at the Ramsgate hub for people with a learning disability.

Local MP, Polly Billington, visits GOLD.

👁️‍🗨️ Do You See Me? – Learning Disability Week 2025 During Learning Disability Week – Do You See Me, Polly Billington, MP for East Thanet returned to East Kent Mencap to meet members of the GOLD (Getting on With Learning Difficulties) service who have been supporting Canterbury Christchurch University with surveys about healthcare and inequalities.
Rosie, a member with a learning disability, standing in front of her handmade hats in an Art Gallery in Westgate.

Rosie’s Hats!

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
GOLD group in the Foresters Hall garden singing with hands in the air

GOLD’s social singing showcase

On Monday 22nd July, East Kent Mencap’s GOLD (Getting On with Learning Difficulties) project celebrated the grand finale of their Social Singing Sessions with a heart-warming showcase at Foresters Hall in Ramsgate. The GOLD project is funded by the National Lottery and supports people with a learning difficulty in Thanet, who do not receive statutory
Group of nurses and people with a learning disability from the Swale Hub

Partnering with Canterbury Christ Church University to improve care for people with a learning disability

People with a learning disability continue to face health inequalities and barriers to accessing care. East Kent Mencap is proud to partner with Canterbury Christ Church University to assist student doctors and nurses with their training. This valuable opportunity provides doctors and nurses with a better understanding of how to communicate and assess people with

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