News and Events: Archive for 2011
Watford Mencap registers with Easy Fundraising
Watford Mencap have registered with easyfundraising.co.uk, a free service that allows you to donate to your favourite charities just by shopping online.
Posted on Friday, 30th December 2011
Got gifts that you don't want? Watford Mencap wants them!
Watford Mencap are happy to take any unwanted Christmas presents off your hands...and keep an eye on our Ebay and Amazon sites for great bargains.
Posted on Friday, 30th December 2011
Watford Mencap Host Festive Fun Day
Watford Mencap celebrated Christmas in style at its Fabulous Festive Fun Day- with food, games, prizes and a talent competition!
Posted on Friday, 30th December 2011
New Learning and Leisure Group gets Creative
Watford Mencap’s new Learning and Leisure group, which is for adults with profound and multiple learning disabilities, provides an opportunity for people with PMLD to socialise and take part in activities tailored to their interests.
Posted on Friday, 16th December 2011
Arts and Crafts Society Raises £175 for Watford Mencap!
On 16th December, Leisure Together member Kristian Bell proudly presented Watford Mencap with a cheque for £175 raised at a local raffle.
Posted on Friday, 16th December 2011
Fantastic Investors in People Report
Watford Mencap was extremely happy with the most recent Investors in People (IIP) report. Back in October IIP visited Watford Mencap and interviewed many of its staff, volunteers and trustees.
Posted on Thursday, 15th December 2011
Record Breaking Sales for the Shops
Watford Mencap is delighted with the record breaking sales of its two local shops on St Albans Road and Bushey High Street, as well as with the thriving success of its online trading via EBay and Amazon.
Posted on Thursday, 15th December 2011
EASTENDERS STAR HELPS RAISE £2000
Elliot Rosen, an actor with Down’s Syndrome from Harrow, was a great success with the audience at Watford Mencap’s Big Breakfast at Moor Park. Rosen, 33, who has recently appeared as Craig Moon in EastEnders, said that he especially liked working with Shane Richie, and joked that Shane spent most of his time trying to be funny!
Posted on Monday, 12th December 2011
NEW DEVELOPMENT GIVES INDEPENDENCE TO PEOPLE WITH A LEARNING DISABILITY
A care home which was forced to close due to subsidence has led to the creation of a new Watford Mencap development in Rickmansworth. The house in Whitfield Way has undergone extensive refurbishment, including an extension, to provide a home for four people with learning disabilities, and was officially opened earlier this month.
Posted on Thursday, 24th November 2011
GURPREET’S WINNING DESIGN AIDS CHARITY
The finger painting skills of an eight-year-old Bushey girl will be gracing thousands of greetings cards this Christmas. Profoundly disabled Gurpreet Juttla was a winner in a national Mencap competition and now the cards are being sold through the John Lewis Partnership to raise money for the charity.
Posted on Monday, 21st November 2011
WATFORD MENCAP RECEIVES £49,790 FROM DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH'S HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE VOLUNTEERING FUND (HSCVF)
Watford Mencap is celebrating thanks to an award of £49,790 from the Department of Health's Health and Social Care Volunteering Fund (HSCVF). This vital funding will help the charity to enhance its work in South-West Hertfordshire through the use of volunteers.
Posted on Monday, 14th November 2011
Mothercare Presents Children’s Centre with £2500
On Tuesday 1st November the Mothercare Group Foundation visited Watford Mencap’s Afterschool Club and presented them with a cheque for £2500.
Posted on Tuesday, 8th November 2011
Watford Mencap’s Football Mascots
On Saturday 29th October the Free Kicks Foundation offered two children from Watford Mencap Children’s Centre to be mascots at the Watford FC vs. Peterborough United game.
Posted on Friday, 4th November 2011
Mamma Mia!
"'Mamma Mia!' fans will have the chance to join the celebration and sing along to their favorite ABBA hits at the exclusive screening at Watersmeet on Thursday 3rd November.
Posted on Tuesday, 25th October 2011
DIAMOND DAY AT CHESLYN
A flowering Japanese cherry tree has been planted at Cheslyn Gardens to commemorate Watford Mencap’s Diamond Jubilee.
Posted on Monday, 3rd October 2011
Merchant Taylors hold Fun Day for Watford Mencap
Around 40 adults and children with learning disabilities from Watford Mencap enjoyed a fun day organised by Year 12 students at Merchant Taylors School in Northwood earlier this month.
Posted on Sunday, 2nd October 2011
Sandy Lodge Golf Club Presents Watford Mencap with New Vehicle
On Sunday 4 September Sandy Lodge Golf Club officially presented Watford Mencap with the keys to a newly adapted Renault Kangoo vehicle. This followed the raising of £17,268 by the Club in its Centenary Year. Watford Mencap was the Club’s Centenary Charity. A second adapted vehicle is to be purchased later in the year.
Posted on Tuesday, 6th September 2011
Watford Mencap Members Enjoy an Afternoon at Local Funfair
The Amer Funfair once again welcomed Watford Mencap members for an afternoon of fun on Wednesday 18th August at King Georges Recreation ground, Bushey. Over 100 Watford Mencap members, services users, volunteers, and staff got to enjoy two hours of free rides and were also treated to a hot dog and drink.
Posted on Thursday, 18th August 2011
VISIT TAKES THE BISCUIT!
Crumbs! It’s not every day you get Watford’s Chairman to help at your biscuit decorating workshop. But that was the treat in store for youngsters at Watford Mencap’s summer playscheme being held at the Lemarie Centre in North Watford during the school holidays.
Posted on Monday, 15th August 2011
EasyFundraising for Watford Mencap
EasyFundraising provide a free service where you can shop with your favourite online stores and at no extra cost you can raise funds for any charity, good cause or group you choose to support.
Posted on Monday, 1st August 2011
Huge Haul From People Moving House
On Thursday 21st July, sales and letting agent Sewell & Gardner launched an innovative scheme to support Watford Mencap.
Posted on Monday, 25th July 2011
Aldenham School organise another successful fun day for Watford Mencap
On Saturday 25th June, staff and pupils at Aldenham School organised a fun day for Watford Mencap.
Posted on Friday, 15th July 2011
NatWest Golf Day raises £9000 for local charities
On Thursday 9th June, golfers took to the course at Sandy Lodge Golf Club, for a charity golf day organised by NatWest. Money from the day benefited three charities chosen by the bank - The Peace Hospice, Watford Mencap and Cure Cancer.
Posted on Friday, 15th July 2011
Amazon Sales boost charity's income
Books, books, books.... An easy way to raise money for Watford Mencap
Posted on Wednesday, 13th July 2011
YourCash rolls up its sleeves to support Watford Mencap
On Monday 4th July a team from Milton Keynes based YourCash Limited, Europe's leading independent provider of ATM solutions, carried out a team challenge in aid of learning disability charity, Watford Mencap.
Posted on Wednesday, 6th July 2011
Rickmansworth Waterways Trust Moves from Desk Share to Office
On Monday 4th July the Rickmansworth Waterways Trust officially moved in to one of Watford Mencap’s offices in the Old Town Hall
Posted on Monday, 4th July 2011
Watford Mencap raises money for Learning Disability Week
During Learning Disability Week, fundraisers and volunteers raised money for Watford Mencap as well as gathering signatures for a national petition against learning disability hate crime.
Posted on Friday, 1st July 2011
Watford Round Table and Camelot present Watford Mencap with a cheque for £8000
On Tuesday 28th June, sponsors and organisers of the Watford 10k joined together at Watford Mencap Children’s Centre to present the proceeds of the Watford 10k 2011.
Posted on Thursday, 30th June 2011
Watford Mencap campaigns against learning disability hate crime
During Learning Disability Week 2011 (June20-26) Watford Mencap joined in with national Mencap’s campaign against disability hate crime.
Posted on Monday, 27th June 2011
Thorpedale fundraise during learning disability week
On Friday 24th June, residents and staff at Thorpedale organised a cake sale and tombola
Posted on Monday, 27th June 2011
Community Support organise strawberry cream tea for Learning Disability Week
One of the events Watford Mencap put on as a part of Learning Disability Week was their Strawberry Cream Tea organised by the community support team
Posted on Friday, 24th June 2011
Mencap asks police to Stand by me and end hate crime
Watford Mencap today asks the public to stand by people with a learning disability and put an end to disability hate crime.
Posted on Thursday, 16th June 2011
Community Support Tea Party
On Tuesday, June 21st, the Community Support team will be hosting a Strawberry Cream Tea Party.
Posted on Wednesday, 15th June 2011
New chance to learn online
Watford Mencap has launched its Personalisation E-Learning and Information Centre in Rickmansworth.
Posted on Tuesday, 14th June 2011
Watford Queen's Road Stall
Market Street stall raises money for Watford Mencap
Posted on Tuesday, 14th June 2011
Watford Joy of Vintage Fair
Watford Mencap attends Watford Joy of Vintage Fair on 4th June 2011
Posted on Friday, 10th June 2011
Esporta Health Club Welcomes Watford Mencap Volunteers
On Wednesday the 1st June, Esporta’s Riverside Health and Racquets Club, in Northwood, once again invited all of Watford Mencap’s volunteers to enjoy the clubs facilities free of charge. The day was organised to thank the volunteers for all their hard work and to celebrate Volunteer’s Week, which is an annual event to celebrate the fantastic contribution that millions of volunteers make across the UK.
Posted on Friday, 3rd June 2011
NatWest host golf day for local charities
On Thursday 9th June, 24 teams will take to the course at Sandy Lodge Golf Club, for a charity golf day organised by NatWest.
Posted on Thursday, 2nd June 2011
Richard Harrington and David Gauke visit Watford Mencap
Richard Harrington and David Gauke visited Watford Mencap on Friday 20th May, to answer questions from a group of 15 people with learning disabilities, their families, volunteers and Watford Mencap staff.
Posted on Tuesday, 31st May 2011
Watford Mencap is one of the first to use new, free text message service to raise funds
Watford Mencap will be amongst the first charities in the country to use its own, unique personalised text code, WMEN11, to raise funds using JustTextGiving by Vodafone.
Posted on Friday, 27th May 2011
Little Fox Market raises over £130 for Watford Mencap
On Saturday, May 21st, The Little Fox Market in Rickmansworth collected entry donations in aid of Watford Mencap.
Posted on Tuesday, 24th May 2011
Calling All Dog Walkers
Watford Mencap will be holding a dog walk with a difference on Sunday 22 May at King George Recreation Ground in Bushey.
Posted on Wednesday, 18th May 2011
Watford FC Intern Raises £1270 for Children’s Centre
Watford FC Intern, Mark Compton and his mum, Michaela Scott presented Watford Mencap Children’s Centre with £1270 on the 3rd May. Mark, Michaela and his sister Becky completed the New York half Marathon in March to raise the money for the centre.
Posted on Friday, 6th May 2011
Local market supports Watford Mencap
A new local market based in Rickmansworth, has picked Watford Mencap as its charity of the month.
Posted on Friday, 6th May 2011
Sunshine and Smiles at Watford 10k
The Watford 10k 2011 took place on 2nd May in Cassiobury Park and Whippendell Woods in brilliant sunshine.
Posted on Wednesday, 4th May 2011
Watford Mencap Residents Celebrate Royal Wedding
Residents of Watford Mencap’s Hillside home in Oxhey Village celebrated the Royal Wedding on Friday 29th April.
Posted on Friday, 29th April 2011
On your marks, get set, go…
The Watford 10k race is now only a few days away and registration is at an all time high, with 1214 being signed up as of Tuesday 26th April.
Posted on Tuesday, 26th April 2011
Pub Serves ‘Real Cockney Nosh’ for Charity
The Load of Hay Pub in Pinner Road, Watford Heath, held a Traditional Pie and Mash night to raise money for Watford Mencap’s Children’s Centre on Wednesday 20th April.
Posted on Friday, 22nd April 2011
Three Watford Mencap supporters complete a marathon challenge
On Sunday 17th of April, three Watford Mencap supporters took to the streets of London, to take part in the London Marathon 2011.
Posted on Tuesday, 19th April 2011
Spring 2011 In Touch
The Spring 2011 In Touch newsletter has been published and is now available to view online.
Posted on Wednesday, 13th April 2011
‘Reminiscence’ coffee morning
Watford Mencap held a ‘Reminiscence’ Coffee Morning on Thursday 7th April to celebrate its Diamond Jubilee.
Posted on Monday, 11th April 2011
Cassiobury Infant School are promoting the Watford 10k
It is now less than a month to go until the Watford 10k 2011, on May 2nd in Cassiobury Park, and Cassiobury Infants School are showing their support by backing the event.
Posted on Monday, 4th April 2011
Great Watford Walk Raises £12,000 for Three Local Charities
Three Watford charities were presented with the proceeds from the Great Watford Walk, in Cassiobury Park on Friday 25th March. The walk raised £12,000, giving Watford Mencap, The Peace Hospice and Watford New Hope Trust £4000 each
Posted on Friday, 25th March 2011
It’s time to fill in your Census Form – It’s Important!
A census is a count of the population and we have had one in the UK every ten years to find out more about who we are as a nation. The census will take place on the 27th March and everyone should have received their questionnaire by now.
Posted on Thursday, 24th March 2011
WATFORD MENCAP REMINISCENCE MORNING
As part of its celebrations for the Diamond Jubilee year, Watford Mencap is holding a special coffee morning on April 7th at The Old Town Hall in Rickmansworth.
Posted on Thursday, 24th March 2011
Watford Mencap supporter to run Marathon for his sister
Watford Mencap supporter John Whittle is preparing for the challenge of a life time, after gaining a place in London Marathon 2011.
Posted on Tuesday, 22nd March 2011
Leisure Together’s Pool Club in 4th Year
Leisure Together members and volunteers celebrated Pool Club’s 4th anniversary on Thursday 17th March, by going out to dinner and playing a few games of American pool. The club, which started in March 2007, has always taken place at Rileys on Watford High Street.
Posted on Monday, 21st March 2011
Watford Mencap raises over £800 at 10th Ricky Pancake Race
Sunshine and spills marked the Rickmansworth Pancake Race on Tuesday March 8th, organised in aid of Watford Mencap.
Posted on Wednesday, 9th March 2011
OFF THE WALL: Art Exhibition and sale in aid of Watford Mencap
6th - 28th April 2011, Pavilion Gallery, Chenies Manor House, Chenies, WD3 6ER, open Wed & Thu 2-5pm & Easter Monday 25th April 2-5pm
Posted on Tuesday, 8th March 2011
One challenge not enough for Watford Mencap supporter
On April 17th, 2011, Bernie will be running the London Marathon in aid of Watford Mencap.
Posted on Tuesday, 8th March 2011
VocaLink signs two year partnership agreement with Watford Mencap
VocaLink, international payments provider with offices in Rickmansworth, has signed a two-year partnership agreement with major local charity Watford Mencap.
Posted on Wednesday, 2nd March 2011
Aldenham School continue to support Watford Mencap
In February, Aldenham School kindly hosted a fun day for some of Watford Mencap’s members.
Posted on Wednesday, 2nd March 2011
Watford 10k launched at Vicarage Road
On Wednesday evening February 22nd, at the Watford vs Bristol City game, the Watford 10k race 2011 was officially launched.
Posted on Wednesday, 23rd February 2011
Barclays Bank Match Fund Valentines Disco
Watford Mencap held a Valentines Disco for all of its Leisure Together members and guests at the Mill End Sports and Social Club on Friday 11th February.
Posted on Tuesday, 22nd February 2011
Watford FC Intern runs New York Half Marathon in aid of the Children’s Centre
On the 20th March, student Mark Compton will be running the New York Half Marathon in aid of Watford Mencap Children’s Centre.
Posted on Monday, 21st February 2011
Watford FC are supporting the Watford 10K
It is now less than 3 months until the annual Watford 10k race and Watford Football Club have pledged their support to the event.
Posted on Thursday, 17th February 2011
Watford Mencap host sparkling quiz night
On Friday 11th February, over 40 staff and supporters of Watford Mencap joined together to take part in a sparkling Diamond Quiz Night.
Posted on Monday, 14th February 2011
DIAMOND JUBILEE BALL MAKES £18,000 FOR WATFORD MENCAP
240 people danced and celebrated at Watford Mencap’s Diamond Jubilee Ball at the Watford Hilton on January 29th, raising over £18,000 for the charity’s Children’s Centre.
Posted on Thursday, 10th February 2011
Watford Mencap supporter wins a place in the London Marathon 2011
Watford Mencap supporter, Bernie Byers, has won a place in the London Marathon 2011.
Posted on Tuesday, 1st February 2011
Watford Mencap Children’s Centre features on BBC Breakfast
On Friday 21st of January, Watford Mencap Children’s Centre hit the national spotlight when it was featured on BBC Breakfast.
Posted on Monday, 24th January 2011
Watford Mencap supporter to run the London Marathon 2011
On April 17th 2011, Watford Mencap supporter John Whittle will be running the London Marathon in aid of national Mencap and Watford Mencap.
Posted on Wednesday, 12th January 2011
Volunteer Receives Digital Hero Award
Watford Mencap volunteer, Nick Clark, received a Digital Heroes employee award from TalkTalk at a ceremony held at the House of Lords on Monday 6th December 2010.
Posted on Wednesday, 5th January 2011