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		<title>Festival of Sport, Newsham Park &#8211; Sunday, 19 May 2013</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 14 May 2013 11:56:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sue Grice</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[On Sunday, 19 May there will be a Festival of Sport in Newsham Park. The event starts at 10am and finishes at 4.00pm. The event is free and you will be able to try out all kinds of sports.  To find out more about what is on offer, please click here  &#8211; A5 Flyer Final]]></description>
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		<title>Improving Access to Mental Health Services for People with Learning Disabilities</title>
		<link>http://www.mencapliverpool.org.uk/2013/05/improving-access-to-mental-health-services-for-people-with-learning-disabilities/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 13 May 2013 09:57:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sue Grice</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Improving Access To Mental Health Services For People With Learning Disabilities The Foundation for People with Learning Disabilities are looking at how effective mental health services are in England, in supporting people with learning disabilities. They would welcome your views if you: • have a learning disability, • work with people who have a learning disability, or [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Happy May!</title>
		<link>http://www.mencapliverpool.org.uk/2013/05/happy-may/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 07 May 2013 12:41:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>ColletteJ</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Here are the upcoming events for May in your area. Events In Liverpool May 2013 Once again a big thanks to Brian for putting these together!]]></description>
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		<title>Autism Friendly Film &#8211; Plaza Community Cinema, Crosby</title>
		<link>http://www.mencapliverpool.org.uk/2013/05/autism-friendly-film-plaza-community-cinema-crosby/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 07 May 2013 09:21:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sue Grice</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Autism/Disability Friendly Film Screening at Plaza Community Cinema On Monday 13th May at 5.30pm Plaza Community Cinema will be screening &#8216;The Odd Life of Timothy Green&#8217; as part of their ongoing series of Autism/Disability friendly film screenings. To see the flyer please click here]]></description>
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		<title>Mencap Liverpool Open Day &#8211; Wednesday, 8 May</title>
		<link>http://www.mencapliverpool.org.uk/2013/05/mencap-liverpool-open-day-wednesday-8-may/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 01 May 2013 10:21:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sue Grice</dc:creator>
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		<title>Mental Capacity Act Awareness Events &#8211; May 2013</title>
		<link>http://www.mencapliverpool.org.uk/2013/05/mental-capacity-act-awareness-events-may-2013/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 01 May 2013 09:55:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sue Grice</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Mental Capacity Act Awareness Events Monday 13 May 2013, 1-3pm &#8211; MPAC Building, Bridport Street, Liverpool, L3 5QF. Monday 17 June 2013, 1-3pm - Millenium Centre, Childwall Valley Road, Liverpool, L25 2PR. The Mental Capacity Act might not sound like something that has anything to do with you &#8211; but it does! In partnership with [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Grass Roots 2012- 2013 Celebration Exhibition</title>
		<link>http://www.mencapliverpool.org.uk/2013/04/grass-roots-2012-2013-celebration-exhibition-25-april-6-may-2013/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 13:48:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sue Grice</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[A Celebration Exhibition is currently showcasing the work of 26 Liverpool community arts groups, including some great work by Mencap Liverpool members.  The project which is being held at St George&#8217;s Hall has been funded by the Culture and Wellbeing Grassroots Programme.   The exhibition starts on 25 April and finishes on 6 May. To find out more about [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Down Syndrome Liverpool &#8211; Events</title>
		<link>http://www.mencapliverpool.org.uk/2013/04/down-syndrome-liverpool-events/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Apr 2013 09:33:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sue Grice</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Down Syndrome Liverpool are presenting an exhibition of positive images at the Black-E on Wednesday, 24 and Thursday, 25 April.  Please click here for more information. Also DSL are hosting a social evening at St Anthony of Padua Social Club, Queens Drive, Mossley Hill, Liverpool on Saturday, 18 May, this is for people with DS (16 [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Crafting Session &#8211; Card Making Wednesday, 24 April &amp; Wednesday, 1 May</title>
		<link>http://www.mencapliverpool.org.uk/2013/04/crafting-session-card-making-wednesday-24-april-wednesday-1-may/</link>
		<comments>http://www.mencapliverpool.org.uk/2013/04/crafting-session-card-making-wednesday-24-april-wednesday-1-may/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2013 11:23:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sue Grice</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Janet will be holding two card making sessions.  The first is on Wednesday, 24 April and the second is on Wednesday, 1 May.   You can choose what kind of cards you want to make.  So come along and spend a fun morning using your imagination to make some great cards for your friends and family. [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Happy April</title>
		<link>http://www.mencapliverpool.org.uk/2013/04/happy-april/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Apr 2013 14:46:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lois Nash</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Sorry it&#8217;s a bit late getting to you this month but hopefully there are lots of exciting events in our lovely city still to come! Once again, thanks to Brian for putting this together for us! Events In Liverpool April 2013]]></description>
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		<title>Mencap Personal Budget Survey</title>
		<link>http://www.mencapliverpool.org.uk/2013/04/mencap-personal-budget-survey/</link>
		<comments>http://www.mencapliverpool.org.uk/2013/04/mencap-personal-budget-survey/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Apr 2013 09:26:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sue Grice</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Mencap Personal Budget Survey Mencap want to hear from adults with a learning disability and their families about their experience of personal budgets Personal budgets and direct payments are meant to give people more choice and control over their care.  They are an important part of the Government’s strategy for people who receive social care [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Play &#8211; A Day in the Death of Joe Egg</title>
		<link>http://www.mencapliverpool.org.uk/2013/04/play-a-day-in-the-death-of-joe-egg/</link>
		<comments>http://www.mencapliverpool.org.uk/2013/04/play-a-day-in-the-death-of-joe-egg/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 04 Apr 2013 11:29:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sue Grice</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Joe Egg and the Social Model of Disability – a Discussion  Saturday 27 April 4.30pm – 6.00pm Playhouse Theatre, Liverpool Join DaDaFest, the Director Stephen Unwin, members of cast and crew of A Day in the Death of Joe Egg and other speakers for this discussion about the play from a social model of disability [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Mug Decorating &#8211; Wednesday, 10 April</title>
		<link>http://www.mencapliverpool.org.uk/2013/04/mug-decorating-wednesday-10-april/</link>
		<comments>http://www.mencapliverpool.org.uk/2013/04/mug-decorating-wednesday-10-april/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 04 Apr 2013 10:19:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sue Grice</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[On Wednesday, 10 April why not come along to join Janet in her latest crafting session.  Janet will be decorating mugs and you will be able to draw whatever you want on your mug.  You could create one for yourself or to give as a present. The session will cost £1.50 which covers the cost [...]]]></description>
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		<title>In Memory of Paul Jones</title>
		<link>http://www.mencapliverpool.org.uk/2013/04/in-memory-of-paul-jones/</link>
		<comments>http://www.mencapliverpool.org.uk/2013/04/in-memory-of-paul-jones/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Apr 2013 17:00:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lois Nash</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[We were very sad to hear that long-standing member, Paul Jones, passed away this week. Paul had been a member of Mencap Liverpool since 2010, and attended our social events regularly. He was a very active member, who always brightened our afternoons with his wicked sense of humour and his thirst for tea! Paul also [...]]]></description>
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		<title>National Mencap Survey &#8211; What do you think about PIP?</title>
		<link>http://www.mencapliverpool.org.uk/2013/04/national-mencap-survey-what-do-you-think-about-pip/</link>
		<comments>http://www.mencapliverpool.org.uk/2013/04/national-mencap-survey-what-do-you-think-about-pip/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Apr 2013 13:22:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sue Grice</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Government has now finalised the new assessment for PIP, the benefit set to replace Disability Living Allowance (DLA). Mencap is running a survey in partnership with Disability Rights UK to look at how PIP will affect disabled people. Mencap&#8217;s version of the survey is aimed at people with a learning disability or someone completing [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Autism Friendly Film Showing &#8211; The Croods</title>
		<link>http://www.mencapliverpool.org.uk/2013/04/autism-friendly-film-showing-the-croods/</link>
		<comments>http://www.mencapliverpool.org.uk/2013/04/autism-friendly-film-showing-the-croods/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Apr 2013 09:00:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sue Grice</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Plaza Cinema in Crosby will be having an autism friendly showing of the film The Croods on Monday, 15th April. Doors open at 5.00pm, the film starts at 5.30pm. Plaza Cinema, Crosby Road North, Waterloo, Merseyside. To find out more please click here]]></description>
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		<title>Easy Read Guide to Benefit Changes</title>
		<link>http://www.mencapliverpool.org.uk/2013/04/easy-read-guide-to-benefit-changes/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Apr 2013 11:13:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sue Grice</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[United Response have created an Easy Read guide to the Benefit Changes which are due to happen. Subjects covered include an  Introduction to Universal Credit and the Replacement of Disability Living Allowance with Personal Independence Payments. To read the guide, please click here or alternatively click here]]></description>
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		<title>Work for Mencap Liverpool: Volunteer Co-ordinator &#8211; Alternative Futures Project</title>
		<link>http://www.mencapliverpool.org.uk/2013/03/job-volunteer-co-ordinator-alternative-futures/</link>
		<comments>http://www.mencapliverpool.org.uk/2013/03/job-volunteer-co-ordinator-alternative-futures/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 21 Mar 2013 12:57:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sue Grice</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Do you know an experienced Volunteer Co-ordinator who might like to deliver an exciting new project? Over the next two years, Mencap Liverpool will be working  with the Alternative Futures Group (AFG) to create a way for people involved with AFG as service users, family members and staff to get involved with volunteering. If you or someone you know might be interested [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Fun at the Theatre &#8211; Alice Goes Wandering</title>
		<link>http://www.mencapliverpool.org.uk/2013/03/alice-goes-wandering/</link>
		<comments>http://www.mencapliverpool.org.uk/2013/03/alice-goes-wandering/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 19 Mar 2013 11:24:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>ColletteJ</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Are you free on Wednesday 27th March? Fancy something fun in the afternoon, or some evening laughter? Drama group &#8216;Company of Friends&#8217; are putting on a fun and entertaining play, Alice Goes Wondering, at the Black-E Centre. Come to the afternoon session, starting at 2.00 pm, or the evening performance, starting at 7.00 pm, for some great acting and entertainment! Tickets [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Easter Baskets and Crafts</title>
		<link>http://www.mencapliverpool.org.uk/2013/03/easter-baskets-and-crafts/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 14 Mar 2013 11:21:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sue Grice</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[On Wednesday, 20 March Janet will be making Easter baskets, so come along and have a good time with your friends at Mencap Liverpool.  Janet has lots of bright, colourful ideas and boxes of decorations you can use! The session starts at 11.00am and finishes at 12.30pm.  Please bring along £1.50 to cover the cost [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Happy March!</title>
		<link>http://www.mencapliverpool.org.uk/2013/03/happy-march/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 11 Mar 2013 15:22:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>ColletteJ</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[As some of you may know, Brian has kindly offered to put together powerpoints each month with events in the area that might interest our members. For Brian&#8217;s March Powerpoint please click here: Events In Liverpool March 2013]]></description>
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		<title>Free on 21st March? Come to Sensory Stories Speke Hall Open Day</title>
		<link>http://www.mencapliverpool.org.uk/2013/03/free-on-21st-march-come-to-sensory-stories-speke-hall-open-day/</link>
		<comments>http://www.mencapliverpool.org.uk/2013/03/free-on-21st-march-come-to-sensory-stories-speke-hall-open-day/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 11 Mar 2013 14:08:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>ColletteJ</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[We are inviting Mencap Liverpool members to go to the Sensory Stories Open Day, in Speke Hall, on Thursday, 21st March 2013.  It starts at 12:30pm and finishes at 3pm.  Admission is free with the flyer, which can be downloaded from the link below.  If you cannot print the flyer we will have some available [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Benefit Changes from April 2013</title>
		<link>http://www.mencapliverpool.org.uk/2013/03/benefit-changes-from-april-2013/</link>
		<comments>http://www.mencapliverpool.org.uk/2013/03/benefit-changes-from-april-2013/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 07 Mar 2013 10:58:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sue Grice</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Source: Contact a Family, Monday 4th March 2013 Benefits are changing from April http://www.cafamily.org.uk/news-and-media/benefits-are-changing-from-april/ Over the next few months the government will launch the biggest shake up of the UK benefits system in over 30 years. Between April and October we will see: • the introduction of the &#8216;bedroom tax&#8217; • the scrapping of council [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How do you want to be supported?</title>
		<link>http://www.mencapliverpool.org.uk/2013/02/how-do-you-want-to-be-supported/</link>
		<comments>http://www.mencapliverpool.org.uk/2013/02/how-do-you-want-to-be-supported/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 28 Feb 2013 14:46:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sue Grice</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[United Response have written a very good, practical piece on choosing how you want to be supported.  You can read the full article on their website www.unitedresponse.org.uk So if you have questions on finding a support worker or personal assistant this article may provide you with good advice. Click here , if you want to download their Top [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Liverpool in a suitcase 25/02/13</title>
		<link>http://www.mencapliverpool.org.uk/2013/02/liverpool-in-a-suitcase-250213/</link>
		<comments>http://www.mencapliverpool.org.uk/2013/02/liverpool-in-a-suitcase-250213/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 26 Feb 2013 17:00:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ticky</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Ross has turned an old suitcase into a soundscape machine using an arduino, speakers and sound clips. Ross can explain better than me. We wanted members of a group using the resource to be able to choose a theme &#8211; football, home, holidays, music &#8211; and listen to sounds whilst exploring objects and smell to [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Making Easter Cards</title>
		<link>http://www.mencapliverpool.org.uk/2013/02/making-easter-cards/</link>
		<comments>http://www.mencapliverpool.org.uk/2013/02/making-easter-cards/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 20 Feb 2013 11:03:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sue Grice</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[On Wednesday, 27 February, Janet will be holding another crafting session.  This week she will be making Easter cards, so if you would like to have a fun morning with Janet and your friends, please come along at 11am.  The crafting session will finish at 12.30pm.  Please could you bring along £1.50 to cover the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Chinese New Year Liverpool 2013 &#8211; Brian&#8217;s Blog</title>
		<link>http://www.mencapliverpool.org.uk/2013/02/chinese-new-year-liverpool-2013-brians-blog/</link>
		<comments>http://www.mencapliverpool.org.uk/2013/02/chinese-new-year-liverpool-2013-brians-blog/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 18 Feb 2013 15:46:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jamie Meyrick</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[On Sunday 10th February 2013 I attended the Chinese new year celebrations in Liverpool &#8211; year of the snake. The celebrations started outside the bombed out church with a dragon dance. Despite the rain many people turned out to see this spectacular sight. The dragon weaved its way throughout Chinatown entertaining the crowds on its [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Family Carer Workshops</title>
		<link>http://www.mencapliverpool.org.uk/2013/02/family-carer-workshops/</link>
		<comments>http://www.mencapliverpool.org.uk/2013/02/family-carer-workshops/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 12 Feb 2013 11:49:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sue Grice</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Are you are family carer? We have organised a series of FREE workshops for anyone who cares for a family member.  The topics we will cover include: Benefits and Support available for you as a carer and for the person you care for Looking after your own health and wellbeing Housing options for people with [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Stop Learning Disability Hate Crime Helpline</title>
		<link>http://www.mencapliverpool.org.uk/2013/02/stop-learning-disability-hate-crime-helpline/</link>
		<comments>http://www.mencapliverpool.org.uk/2013/02/stop-learning-disability-hate-crime-helpline/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 05 Feb 2013 15:11:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jamie Meyrick</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Stop Hate UK is a national organisation working to provide support to victims of Hate Crime, across the strands of Disability, Gender Identity, Race, Religion and Sexual Orientation. The independent charity has been operating the Stop Hate Line, a 24 hour helpline for Hate Crime victims and witnesses in some areas of the UK, since [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Happy February!</title>
		<link>http://www.mencapliverpool.org.uk/2013/02/happy-february/</link>
		<comments>http://www.mencapliverpool.org.uk/2013/02/happy-february/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 04 Feb 2013 13:57:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lois Nash</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Each month, volunteer Brian will be putting together a power point of activities and events going on the local area that our members might be interested in. For Brian&#8217;s latest Power Point, please click on this link: Events In Liverpool February 2013 Happy February everyone! &#160;]]></description>
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		<title>Basic First Aid for Carers Session &#8211; Tuesday, 5 February 2013</title>
		<link>http://www.mencapliverpool.org.uk/2013/01/basic-first-aid-for-carers-session-tuesday-5-february-2013/</link>
		<comments>http://www.mencapliverpool.org.uk/2013/01/basic-first-aid-for-carers-session-tuesday-5-february-2013/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 31 Jan 2013 10:05:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sue Grice</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[We are holding a basic First Aid class for carers on Tuesday, 5 February 2013. The   session will start at 1pm and finish at 3pm.   It will take place in Blackburne House, Hope Street, which is close to our building. If you are interested in attending please ring Janet Sullivan on 0151 707 8582 to book [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Family Carer Support Service 2013 Holiday Information Guide</title>
		<link>http://www.mencapliverpool.org.uk/2013/01/family-carer-support-service-2013-holiday-information-guide/</link>
		<comments>http://www.mencapliverpool.org.uk/2013/01/family-carer-support-service-2013-holiday-information-guide/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 28 Jan 2013 14:37:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sue Grice</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Hft’s Family Carer Support Service’s 2013 Holiday Information Guide is here! This free guide is designed for people with learning disabilities and their families, but many support staff also request copies. This year’s edition has 44 pages and includes sections on:  &#8211; Useful advice &#8211; General guides and information &#8211; Tour operators &#8211; Places to [...]]]></description>
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		<title>TATE Liverpool Event &#8211; Monday, 11 February 2013</title>
		<link>http://www.mencapliverpool.org.uk/2013/01/tate-liverpool-event-monday-11-february-2013/</link>
		<comments>http://www.mencapliverpool.org.uk/2013/01/tate-liverpool-event-monday-11-february-2013/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 28 Jan 2013 12:51:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sue Grice</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[TATE Liverpool  In the Frame &#8211; Monday 11 February 2013 at 12.00-14.00: drop in event Tate Liverpool, Albert Dock, Liverpool Waterfront, L3 4BB Join us at Tate Liverpool to find out more about the work of In the Frame &#8211; a group of adults with learning disabilities who lead on the design and implementation of  [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Making Valentine&#8217;s Day Cards &#8211; Wednesday, 30 January 2013</title>
		<link>http://www.mencapliverpool.org.uk/2013/01/making-valentines-day-cards-wednesday-30-january-2013/</link>
		<comments>http://www.mencapliverpool.org.uk/2013/01/making-valentines-day-cards-wednesday-30-january-2013/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 28 Jan 2013 11:56:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sue Grice</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[On Wednesday, 30 January, Janet will be showing everyone how to make Valentine&#8217;s Day cards.  So if you fancy meeting up with your friends at Mencap Liverpool, please come along at 11am.  The session finishes at 12.30pm.  Please could you bring along £1.50 to cover the cost of materials and drinks.  If you would like [...]]]></description>
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		<title>multi sensory lives more photos</title>
		<link>http://www.mencapliverpool.org.uk/2013/01/multi-sensory-lives-more-photos/</link>
		<comments>http://www.mencapliverpool.org.uk/2013/01/multi-sensory-lives-more-photos/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 25 Jan 2013 13:28:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ticky</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Our Multisensory Lives]]></category>

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		<title>Sound memories&#8230;</title>
		<link>http://www.mencapliverpool.org.uk/2013/01/sound-memories/</link>
		<comments>http://www.mencapliverpool.org.uk/2013/01/sound-memories/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 23 Jan 2013 22:08:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ticky</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Access 2 Heritage]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[As part of MultiSensory Lives we&#8217;ve been listening to all kinds of sound that relate to memories of a Liverpool childhood, from crunching snow, football sounds, early rock&#8217;n roll to the sound of a good fry up&#8230; We will be taking this sound library and installing selections of the sound into a physical resource that [...]]]></description>
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		<title>4 Men 4 Mencap &#8211; Saturday 26 January 2013</title>
		<link>http://www.mencapliverpool.org.uk/2013/01/4-men-4-mencap-saturday-26-january-2013/</link>
		<comments>http://www.mencapliverpool.org.uk/2013/01/4-men-4-mencap-saturday-26-january-2013/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 23 Jan 2013 09:54:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sue Grice</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[We are really pleased to announce that on Saturday, 26 January, Liverpool musicians Ian McNabb, Brian Nash, Ian Prowse and Pete Wylie will be holding a gig at The Zanzibar Club, 43 Seel Street, Liverpool. Tickets cost £10.00 and can be bought from The Zanzibar Club &#8211; Telephone 0151 707 0633  Or click  here to see The [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Crafting Session Papier Mache Bowls &#8211; Wednesday, 23 January 2013</title>
		<link>http://www.mencapliverpool.org.uk/2013/01/crafting-session-papier-mache-bowls-wednesday-23-january-2013/</link>
		<comments>http://www.mencapliverpool.org.uk/2013/01/crafting-session-papier-mache-bowls-wednesday-23-january-2013/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 17 Jan 2013 11:12:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sue Grice</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Our first crafting session of 2013 will be on Wednesday, 23 January.  So if you want to have some fun with Janet and other members, please come along at 11am and you will be able to make a Papier Mache bowl.  You can decorate the bowl at the next crafting session on Wednesday, 30 January.   [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Our Multi sensory Lives</title>
		<link>http://www.mencapliverpool.org.uk/2013/01/our-multi-sensory-lives/</link>
		<comments>http://www.mencapliverpool.org.uk/2013/01/our-multi-sensory-lives/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 10 Jan 2013 13:47:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ticky</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Workshop 3 Museum of Liverpool 3rd Dec 2012 In this workshop we explored the music we all grew up with. We visited the Beatles Show and Wonderous place and Kenn Taylor brough some reminiscence materials for us to look at. Thank you Kenn! Everyone enjoyed listening to old favorites and trying on wigs and hats!]]></description>
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		<title>Our Multisensory Lives 26th Nov 2012</title>
		<link>http://www.mencapliverpool.org.uk/2013/01/our-multisensory-lives-26th-nov-2012/</link>
		<comments>http://www.mencapliverpool.org.uk/2013/01/our-multisensory-lives-26th-nov-2012/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 08 Jan 2013 16:26:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ticky</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[26th November Workshop 2 at Museum of Liverpool Football is an integral part of growing up in Liverpool so we decided to devote a whole workshop to the game. With the help of Henry Mooney from Everton Community Team who brought the game to life with football talk and football stuff &#8211; we provided some [...]]]></description>
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