West Dorset Mencap @WestDorMencap
We have a charity shop in Bridport and offer activity nights at Gateway Club. Funds raised are used to support people with learning disabilities in West Dorset. westdorsetmencap.org.uk Bridport Joined November 2011-
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💕 Love is in the air 💕 wonderful window display by our shop manager Kelly! #Valentines2024 #bridport
Thank you to everyone who supports our charity shop in #Bridport , you really help us to support our local community.
The Wessex Beardsmen are holding their 6th Beard & Moustache competition in April 2024 and all profits are very kindly being donated to @WestDorMencap See the below poster with information on the 6 month sprint! Clean shaven photos to be submitted by 14th October!
Dates for the next All Sorts club below….please note that during June and July the club will be out and about so please contact Hannah to check venue details.
We are looking for volunteers to help at our social clubs held in Bridport. If you can spare a few hours then we would love to hear from you!
Did you know that @WestDorMencap funds a dedicated information service delivered by Citizens Advice Bridport & District. Information is available to those living in our local area, please see below for more details on the drop-in sessions.
We invite all of our supporters to our AGM on Weds 14 June, 7.30pm at The Bridport & District Social Club (DT6 3JQ) Our speakers - Louise Davis, Care Dorset Manager and Elaine Leader, project leader for Wheelchairs on the Beach. All welcome!
Our shop is undergoing some maintenance so next week we will have reduced opening hours….
Our clubs have been super busy this year! It’s great to see so many people coming along! Gateway Club offers evening activities and promises lots of fun, music & dancing. All Sorts Club offers craft activities, music & games! Clubs held in WI Hall,Bridport westdorsetmencap.org.uk
We were delighted to send Easter eggs and gifts to all the pupils at @MountjoySchool recently. Thank you to everyone who supports our charity shop in Bridport as this enables us to support people in our local community.
Our vibrant charity based in Bridport is looking to appoint a Vice Chairman. @WestDorMencap supports people living in West Dorset with a learning disability. Please see the below advert for more info on this voluntary role.
Join us for our Christmas Carol Service in Bridport, all welcome!
We are holding our Harvest church service on Thursday 27 Oct, 11.30am at St Mary’s Church in South St, Bridport. All are very welcome to attend our uplifting and musical service led by RevdPete Stone. A buffet lunch will be served afterwards.
Our next Coffee Club will be at Bridport Town Hall on Wednesday 21st September 11.00am to 1.00pm. A relaxed and friendly club and all are welcome to come along and meet with their friends, Carers welcome.
Our May coffee club will take place next week, Tuesday 10th May - 10.30am to 12.30pm. We meet in the Town Hall @BridportTIC (entrance via the TIC office). Delicious cakes, activities and the opportunity to meet up with friends.
We're excited to be holding our first Coffee Club on Tuesday 8 March. You can find us in Bridport Town Hall, above the @BridportTIC 11.00am to 1.00pm. Come along and meet up with your friends and enjoy a delicious hot drink and cake. Carers welcome, fully accessible facilities.
A lovely opportunity to view artwork at Bridport Library. Please contact The WEA: Adult Learning Within Reach for more details.
February's edition of The Buzz is out now! Click to read..... westdorsetmencap.org.uk/category/bridp…
Introducing our new Coffee Club! Starting on Tues 8 March @ Bridport Town Hall 11.00am - 1.00pm. The venue offers fully accessible facilities. Come along and meet with your friends and enjoy a delicious hot drink and cake. Carers welcome. We can't wait to welcome you!
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Dear all, I really have no words for this. The love of my life, Julie Bolus died yesterday. She has been exceptional as a wife, mum, nurse and friend. She lived with love and wanted us to be kind and care. It been my honour to be her husband. We have lived every minute. David
🎉We can't wait for our Virtual Showcase, which will see our students showcasing their talents in aid of @mencap_charity! 👍The event is this Saturday at 2pm on our YouTube Channel - don't miss it! Here's a sneak peek of what to expect: youtube.com/watch?v=NYFYhU…
Although our charity shop is currently closed due to the #Covid_19 pandemic we are still here to help & looking forward to re-opening when it is safe to do so. In the meantime, if you feel you might be able to donate to us please click paypal.com/gb/fundraiser/…
I met with some of the students from @mountjoy_sch on Thursday and they were thrilled to receive the 33 tickets sponsored by @WestDorMencap MORE sponsors required so I can donate seats to @FairmeadYeovil @FivewaysSchool @YewstockSchool @SturminsterF @DorsetSEND @SomersetCool
Looking forwards 2 visiting @mountjoy_school #Beaminster tomorrow when I will be able to give 33 tickets to the students thanks to @WestDorMencap @YewstockSchool @FivewaysSchool @SelworthyHead @_cameron_merry @LuftonCollege do get in touch THIS WEEK if you would love some seats!
MASSIVE THANK YOU @WestDorMencap who are sponsoring a whopping 33 seats so that @mountjoy_school can come along and have a free, fun night out! 33 seats means young people with additional needs, staff, parents/carers can all be included. I cannot thank you enough. @OctagonYeovil
@BridportLC are holding a Christmas Raffle & are looking for prize donations All proceeds going to local community day service Bridport Connect If you can offer a prize, big or small, please contact Kelly on (01308) 427464 or [email protected] #BridportLeisureCentre
Some thank yous! 4 sponsoring seats for the Take That Tribute concert TOMORROW @OctagonYeovil...@yarlingtonhg @BattensSol @braverleaders @WestDorMencap kitzuk, Pattemores, Blackmore Vale Lions, Bradford Abbas Pub, @BNSouthWest @britnaturism Rotarians, bellringers, friends!
I so appreciate the sponsorship...been able to donate out 25 seats due to your kindness and families with SEN connections coming along!
@WestDorMencap is super proud to be supporting this amazing event!
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Snap! Our Carol Service is same day at St Nicholas Church in Newbury at 7pm 🙏😇 x.com/westdormencap/…
Our annual carol service will be on Thursday 15th December at St Mary's Church in Bridport - all are very welcome!
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