Nottingham Mencap
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Swimming lessons for children with disabilities at Beechdale Baths on Thursdays phone 9151575 for more information |
| We are an independent local Voluntary and Community Charity Organisation, dedicated to the service of people with a learning disability or difficulty, and their families and carers, living in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire. |
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| Site last updated 1st July CM7 |
Exciting NEW Volunteer Opportunities Do you enjoy a challenge? Would you like to help people fulfill their potential? Then you could be who we are looking for! The Gateway Award is an exciting scheme which supports individuals to gain new experiences, and to achieve new skills through varied activities. We are looking for people who can help them to do this. We would especially like to hear from people who would like to play a part in running and organising the Award. If you would like to know more about this new challenge, then contact: Barbara on (0115) 920 9524 or email: barbara at info@nottinghammencap.org.uk |
If you have a love for words.... then we would love to hear from you. We are looking for individuals to work on our Newsletter. We would like you to help us write, compile, edit and produce our new quarterly Newsletter. No previous experience is needed, just enthusiasm. If this sounds like you then contact: Barbara on (0115) 920 9524 or email: barbara at info@nottinghammencap.org.uk |
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Nottingham City Council's Martin Jackaman is voted Public Servant of the Year Click the links below to hear all about it 1. Martin Jackaman 2. Video of Martin |
Nottingham Mencap's trainees with learning disabilities explain what life is like living and learning in Nottingham Click below to link to BBC website article
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Gateway Club Update The Gateway Award Scheme for children aged 8 - 13 years has had a successful start and a name change. The Club is now known as the 813 Club. The Club runs on Friday evenings at Harpenden House, Edwards Lane between 6pm and 8pm and there are still some places available. For further details and an application form please contact: Barbara Phillips Services Development Manager Centre House Tel: (0115) 920 9524 |
| Senior Gettaway Clubs |
What makes it difficult when people with severe learning difficulties move into adult services? Jennifer Clegg, Elizabeth Murphy and Kathryn Almack from The University of Nottingham along with Nottingham Mencap conducted a research project to find out why. This project set out to study the process of transition to adult services for a group of young people with severe learning difficulties who were leaving school and entering adult services in 2004 and 2005. To view this document click on the link below Transition Research Document To view this document with symbols click on the link below Transition Research Document with Symbols |
Transition Directory Nottingham Mencap are pleased to announce the arrival of the Transition Directory. This is a comprehensive guide for disabled young people , their parents and carers in Greater Nottingham. It will also prove a very useful tool to many professionals. This project was funded by Scope and together with Nottingham Mencap and The Children's Centre the directory was put together. The directory covers all aspects of the transition process including information on Employment and Training, Leisure, Health, Short Breaks, Transport and much more. If you would like a copy please contact Nottingham Mencap on (0115) 956 1130. Copies are free to young disabled people, their parents and carers. The cost to professionals is £2.50 or £3.20 with P&P |
Nottingham Mencap Carers'Group The Carers group meets at Harpenden House, Edwards Lane at 10am until 12pm. This informal group provides an opportunity to meet with other carers and share information. There are also guest speakers on occasions to talk about topics of interest to carers. The next dates for meetings are: January 29th 2009 March 26th May 14th July 16th September 24th November 26th and will be discussing carers assessment. All parents and carers are welcome. |
BOND HOTEL BLACKPOOL A specialist Hotel for carers and service users with live cabaret show every night plus bingo raffles and dancing. 3, 4, & 7 night dinner bed and breakfast packages available. Accessible coach trips available to all major attractions in Blackpool. Also available Bond Fully Accessible Holiday Homes New for 2008 Bond Hotel Sensory Room For more information call on: 01253 341218 www.bondhotel.co.uk E-mail: karen-dixon@bondhotel.co.uk |
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Can you spare a few hours a week. We are looking for volunteers to help at our Senior Gettaway Club on Tuesday or Wednesday evening between 6.30pm and 9pm. Help is needed with the running of games, the tuckshop, in the art room and in the quiet room. If you can spare some time please contact Barbara on (0115) 920 9524 or send an email to: volunteering@positivefutures.org |
| FREE CINEMA TICKETS FOR CARERS If you are a carer accompanying a person with a disability to the cinema you may be entitled to a free ticket. To apply for a card the person with a disability will need to meet one or more of the following criteria: 1) Be in receipt of the disability living allowance or attendance allowance 2) Be a registered blind person The card is valid for 3 years and there is a one-off processing fee of £5.50. Application forms are available from The Card Network on 0845 123 1292 or you can download a form from www.ceacard.co.uk |
| For information regarding subtitles and audio description for cinemas visit http://www.yourlocalcinema.com/ |
| FINDING YOUR WAY 2008 The 2008 edition of Finding Your Way is now available. This is a directory for parents about services for children with physical, learning or emotional disabilities in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire and is compiled by Lyn Nixon and Joyce Judson of the Children's Centre. Copies are available now from The Children's Centre, City Hospital Campus and from Nottingham Mencap at Chapel Bar from September 2008. You can also download the PDF file by clicking on the link below. Finding Your Way 2008 (Please be patient as this is a large file and may take a while to download.) |
| Congratulations to Harpenden House for winning the 2008 Silver Award for Nottingham In Bloom Competition |
| Smile No Bullying has produced its first newsletter. Please click on the link below to see this: Smile No Bullying Newsletter Issue No.1 Issue No 2 and 3 Smile No Bullying Newsletter Isssue No 2 Smile No Bullying Newsletter Issue No.3 |
| Forest legend John McGovern launched the re-opening of Nottingham Mencap's Cafe after the recent refurbishment. We now offer free internet access and wireless facilities to our customers. The Cafe provides training for people with learning disabilities. |
| 'One Nottingham' The Nottinghamshire Disability Football Focus Team would like to invite you to join 'One Nottingham' a new and exciting opportunity for players with a disability (14 - Adult) to access regular football coaching activity, to represent Nottinghamshire and possible even England. Venues are: 'One Nottingham' North Joseph Whitaker School Warsop Lane Rainworth Mansfield NG21 0AG Tuesday Evenings 5pm - 7pm For more details contact Calum Osbourne at Nottingham Forest FC on 0115 982 4334 0788 7615 182 email: calum.osbourne@nottinghamforest.co.uk 'One Nottingham' South Charnwood Football Development Centre Farnborough Road Clifton Nottingham NG11 8LU Saturday Mornings 10am - 12pm For more details contact James Lake at Notts County FC on 0115 955 7215 or email: jl@nottscountyfitc.org.uk |
| NOTTINGHAM MENCAP STUDENTS AND STAFF ENJOYING THE NOTTINGHAM EYE |
| Nottingham Mencap Saturday Opening of our cafe and shops from Saturday May 9th onwards 10 - 2pm |
| Smile No Bullying Staff Training Workshops 20th August 24th September 29th October 26th November 17th December For more information go to the Smile No Bullying Page |
| Summer Activity Scheme Nottingham Menap are running a summer activity scheme FREE for residents of Broxtowe, Gedling and Rushcliffe aged 13 - 17 year olds with a mild to moderate learning disability Weekdays from Monday 10th August 2009 - Friday 21st August 2009 10am - 3pm Please bring a packed lunch Activities include Music Cookery Arts & Crafts Sports For an application form and further details contact Nottingham Mencap 0115 920 9524 email:shortbreaks@positivefutures.org Click on the link below to download the flyer Summer Activity Scheme |
| Vacancy for Short Breaks Support Worker for more details go to Vacancies or Short Breaks link on left panel |