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Motortapes to play live at the Mill Road Fair
21 November 2012
One of Cambridgeshire Mencap's biggest supporters, Motortapes, will be playing live at the Mill Road Fair on Saturday 1st December.
New Artworks Service launched in March, Fenland
19 November 2012
We are officially opening our new services at 5pm on Tuesday 27 November 2012 with Jan French, Mayor of March, and Ian King, local artist, there to cut the ribbon.
Order your Cambridgeshire Mencap Christmas Cards here!
7 November 2012
Spread the word and raise vital funds.
Artworks receives letter from Her Majesty The Queen
27 September 2012
What a surprise this morning for Antonia Cristallino, Creative Art Tutor, when she opened the Artworks post to find a letter from Buckingham Palace!
Family Support: Places available to local families
26 September 2012
Cambridgeshire Mencap provides extra help for parents and carers when and where they need it most by providing a trained volunteer to regularly visit the child or young person (up to 14 years old) and provide practical help to the family. Each family's needs are individually assessed.
Give the most valuable gift you can – your time as a volunteer
17 September 2012
Cambridgeshire Mencap needs 12 new friends!
Charity Film Night at The Missing Sock
6 September 2012
The quirky and alternative Missing Sock venue will host a showing of Forrest Gump with all donations going to support local adults and children with learning disabilities.
Autism-Friendly Screenings at The Picturehouse, Cambridge
15 August 2012
Autism-Friendly Screenings are film screenings especially for people on the autism spectrum and their families, friends and carers.
Volunteers Get Together!
19 July 2012
Over twenty five volunteers with their friends and partners met at the Fort St George Pub, Cambridge, for a social get-together and a jolly good time.
Cambridgeshire Mencap Team Wins The Huntingdon 10k Race
20 June 2012
Cambridgeshire Mencap supporters were up bright and early on Sunday, the 17th of June to take part in the Huntingdon 3k Fun Run and 10k Race. And when the results came in, it turned out that Cambridgeshire Mencap was the fastest team overall in the 10k race!
Cambridge Bands Raise Funds for Down's Syndrome Babies and Toddlers
29 May 2012
Two home-grown Cambridge bands, Motor Tapes and The British IBM performed at The Corner House Pub on Newmarket Road on Saturday 12th May 2012.
Launch of Cambridgeshire Mencap's Sports Initiative
22 May 2012
Sports Extravaganza Taster Session held at Impington Sports Centre.
TeenWorks
18 May 2012
Come along to our 'free' taster workshop 'Down wit da trumpets' on Tuesday 10 July, 6.30pm - 8.30pm at our Artworks Studio in Fulbourn.
We're up and running for the Huntingdon 2012 Charity 10k Race and 3k Fun Run
8 May 2012
The Huntingdon 2012 Charity 10k Race and 3k Fun Run is set to take place on Sunday 17th June 2012 at the Alconbury Airfield. With a race medal for all finishers and prizes for the top three male and female finishers, this competitive event is a well-known feature in the local running calendar.
Help defeat dementia in Down's syndrome
3 May 2012
If you have Down's syndrome or know someone with Down's syndrome over the age of 30, who might be interested to hear more about this study then read on.
Live music in aid of Cambridgeshire Mencap's Down's Syndrome Baby and Toddler Group
25 April 2012
Motor Tapes and The British IBM will perform at The Corner House Pub, Cambridge on Saturday 12th May 2012.
Spring smiles as babies, toddlers and young people live life to the full.
12 April 2012
The Easter Bunny brought joy to parents and toddlers at Cambridgeshire Mencap’s Down’s Syndrome Baby and Toddler Group on Saturday 7th April
Fancy a holiday at the seaside?
14 March 2012
New for 2012 – Our holiday caravan has been completely refurbished and is now fully accessible.
Do you want to make friends, learn new skills and change lives?
18 January 2012
Are you looking for a flexible way to volunteer? If the answer is yes, then why not become a volunteer befriender with Cambridgeshire Mencap.
Coffee Mornings
17 January 2012
Why not drop in for coffee at The Poplars, 58 Station Road, Histon. Every Wednesday morning between 11am and 1pm. Meet friends, have a chat, visit the service.
Domiciliary Support
17 January 2012
The Cambridgeshire Mencap Domiciliary Support service is continuing to grow in order to respond to increased demand for the service. We are able to supply support workers to work individually with people either in their own homes or out in the community for as many or as few hours per week that they need.
The Poplars – Short Break Service
17 January 2012
The Poplars offers a short break service for adults with learning disabilities, supporting people with moderate to high care needs
We are holding a recruitment and service launch open day on Wednesday 7 December in March
25 November 2011
We are having an open day to promote two new services we will be offering in the Fenland area and give people the chance to discuss potential employment opportunities.
Royal wedding fever spreads to Cambridgeshire Mencap
21 April 2011
Artworks will be celebrating the royal wedding in style on 27th April, with a day of patriotic fun and festivities. The group will hold an outdoor tea party with a red, white and blue theme to mark Kate and Wills’ big day.
Nine year old Daniel Rose raises £320 for our Down's syndrome support group
19 March 2011
Daniel ran in the 3K Greenpark Challenge and raised a fantastic £320!
Cambridgeshire Mencap Launches Artworks
8 October 2010
Artworks, based at the charity’s head office in Fulbourn, is a unique art and crafts group which allows people with learning disabilities to choose from a range of activities, including painting, jewellery making, music, drama and singing.
Volunteers!
17 September 2010
Joe Ward has been volunteering with Cambridgeshire Mencap for just over 6 months. Joe often helps people one way or another and when he saw an advert about becoming a volunteer with Cambridgeshire Mencap he decided to give it a try.
Classical concert in aid of Cambridgeshire Mencap
17 September 2010
The Sampson Orchestra (formerly The Cambridge Orchestra) are performing at West Road Concert Hall on Friday 8th October at 7.30pm.
Simon's big bike ride
2 August 2010
Simon Standing did the London to Cambridge bike ride on the 26 July and raised an amazing £500!
Liz and Helen make a splash!
2 August 2010
Liz Day and Helen Thurley recently took part in the Great East swim to raise money for Cambridgeshire Mencap.
Liz and Helen's big swim
11 June 2010
Liz Day and Helen Thurley are taking part in the Great East swim where they will be swimming a mile across Alton water reservoir on the 19 June to raise money for Cambridgeshire Mencap.
Cambridgeshire Mencap 2011 calendar competition
11 May 2010
We need you to paint, draw or make a picture and enter it into our 2011 calendar competition. 13 pictures will be used - one for each month and one for the front cover. Get creative and send us your pictures by Monday 7 June.
Charity car wash
28 April 2010
Staff at Cambridgeshire Mencap held a car wash fundraiser on Saturday 24 April and raised over £100
Darren's marathon effort
28 April 2010
Darren Cantell ran in the London Marathon and raised over £800 for Cambridgeshire Mencap
Darren's London Marathon
8 February 2010
Darren Cantell, the designer who created our new website and marketing materials is running in the 2010 London Marathon to raise money for Cambridgeshire Mencap.
Cottenham Cubs raise money for Cambridgeshire Mencap
18 December 2009
As part of their Community Challenge Badge work the Cub Scouts recently raised an amazing £214 for Cambridgeshire Mencap.
Charity bike ride
6 November 2009
Simon Standing recently took part in the London to Cambridge charity bike ride in aid of Cambridgeshire Mencap
Dame Norma Major DBE is the new Honorary President of Cambridgeshire Mencap
8 April 2009
Cambridgeshire Mencap is delighted to announce that Dame Norma Major is to become its very first Honorary President.
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