Archive for August, 2011
Brian Stewart: Trip to the Allotment
On 12th August 2011 I had an enjoyable afternoon at an allotment in North Sudley Road. I was invited there by a lovely man called George, who wanted us to help clear out the weeds and plan items in his plot. I found this to be very therapeutic and enjoyable, despite the heavy rain. There [...]
Getting to know Mencap Liverpool and Planning for the Future
After a busy period of formulating and putting many campaigns into practice, the charity has once again begun to settle down ready for the next round. As a new member of Mencap Liverpool’s campaigns team, I am getting to know how the charity works, and how campaigning fits in to what Mencap Liverpool do as [...]
Campaign Idea!
No sooner into my office chair did my campaigning hat place itself firmly on my head and firmly into first gear. Over this last week, after passing through an induction and receiving lots of warm welcomes from the staff, I set down to the task of continuing to ensure this charity remains the ‘driving voice’ of Disabled [...]
2011 Liverpool Marathon Effort #3
Oh dear- this really isn’t going to plan! I’ve just come back to work after being struck down by an evil virus, I’ve spent most of the last ten days sleeping and although I’m just about fit enough to be in work answering emails, I’m not good for much else so my training progress [...]
New Facebook Page
Mencap Liverpool now have a new events page on Facebook, which we will update with information about our socials, as well as campaigning, fundraising and awareness events, and various activities in and around Liverpool! Click here to view it and ‘like it’!
Campaigns Update
Mencap Liverpool has recruited new volunteer, Thomas Butler, who is going to take the lead on helping out with campaigns. Thomas, 22, writes: I’ve been passionate about people with disabilities, and society providing them with the rights to equal opportunity, inclusion, fair treatment and choice for as long as I can remember. However, it was [...]
Mencap Liverpool Pamper Day
You are invited to relax and unwind at the next Mencap Liverpool pamper day! On Tuesday, 23rd August, we will be offering four blissful treatments – a back massage, reflexology, Indian Head massage, and/or a mini manicure – for you to enjoy. It will be relaxing time and you will go home feeling great. Treatments [...]
Are you the parent or carer of someone with a learning disability?
Are you the parent or carer of someone with a learning disability? Would you like to have your say about the health services you receive? On Wednesday, August 10, a meeting is being held to discuss making health services better for people with learning disabilities. The meeting will give you the opportunity to share your [...]
Brian Stewart: Our Trip To The World Museum
On Friday 29th July 2011 I went on an enjoyable trip to World Museum Liverpool with some of the staff and volunteers from Mencap Liverpool. I learnt about different creatures they have in the aquarium section, such as crabs and starfish. I was also given an opportunity to handle these creatures. This was more enjoyable [...]
2011 Liverpool Marathon Effort #2
Oh dear- my marathon training has stalled once again After starting my training late due to a back problem, I managed to pull a muscle in my calf on one of my first training sessions back- I’ve been told to avoid running for at least a week and I’m meant to stay off it as [...]
