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Saturday 15th August 2026



🐝 A fascinating morning last week learning all about bees! I joined the Garden Drop In this morning and had the chance to listen to a brilliant beekeeping session from Dave Cowhig. Dave had such a great way of bringing the world inside a beehive to life. I loved his analogies and the pictures he painted with his words – from the guard bees acting as the bouncers of the hive, tough and protective but apparently not always the brightest, to the undertaker bees, whose importa1qnt job is to remove bees that have died from the hive. We learned about the different roles bees have, how incredibly organised a hive is and, of course, the famous waggle dance, which bees use to communicate information about where to find food. We even got the whole dance demonstrated! There were plenty of props to look at, beekeeper veils to try on and different honeys to taste. I tried lavender honey for the first time and absolutely loved it. 🍯 It was also a real reminder of just how important bees and other pollinators are to our environment and food supply, and why creating places where they can thrive matters. And the garden is certainly doing its bit! 🌸🐝 It's looking absolutely lovely at the moment, with plenty growing and flowering to make it a welcoming place for bees and other wildlife. There was some lovely teamwork happening in the garden too. A metal and mosaic table and chairs donated by Jim have been given a new lease of life, with James sanding them down and Carol painting them – and they've come up a treat. A really interesting morning and a great example of how someone who genuinely knows and loves their subject can make learning about it entertaining, memorable and fun. Thank you to Dave for sharing so much of his knowledge – I definitely came away knowing far more about the secret life of bees than I did when I arrived! 🐝🍯🌼 Read More

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Saturday 15th August 2026



A slightly different Thursday at @_inanotherplace In Another Place this week! ☕🍰 Instead of the usual cardboard and sewing workshops, the team were holding a consultation session – with plenty of tea and cake to keep everyone going! It was Amber's first visit, giving her the chance to come along, meet some new people and get a feel for what happens at In Another Place. James, Matty and Paul joined us too, which was lovely, while Luke is now becoming a very familiar face and has firmly found his place within the IAP community. And Doe has been busy! 🧶 She brought along even more crochet squares she'd made at home using the wool she was given last week. Sometimes it's not about the activity that's planned – it's simply about having somewhere welcoming to go, meeting people and finding opportunities to get involved. ❤️ Read More

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Friday 14th August 2026



A fantastic afternoon on Monday at LCR 106.7FM as some of our members got behind the microphones to record the radio advert for our I’m In campaign. The campaign is all about raising awareness of the Learning Disability Register and encouraging people with a learning disability to make sure they are on their GP practice register. Our members have been involved throughout the project, helping to shape the campaign and, today, bringing it to life with their own voices. Sue, Rachel, Amber, Kevin and our volunteerTony did a brilliant job in a very warm and very busy studio! We’re incredibly pleased with what everyone achieved. And they’re already thinking ahead. After recording, the conversation quickly turned to how we should celebrate and launch the finished campaign, with some great ideas about bringing together families, friends, health professionals and people from across our community. There’s more to come from I’m In — watch this space! 🎧 Read More

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Friday 14th August 2026



A little bit of Friday joy from BBC Radio Merseyside! 📻 A few of our members had the chance to meet the lovely Leanne Campbell while we were visiting the studios last Friday – and to say they were pleased would be an understatement! Lewis, Amber and Rachel in particular were absolutely over the moon, and the smiles afterwards said everything. 😊 A huge thank you to Leanne for taking the time to say hello, have a chat and make their morning, and to the Radio Merseyside team for making everyone feel so welcome. Sometimes it’s the unexpected moments that make a day that little bit special. ❤️ Read More

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Friday 14th August 2026



🦁 Another brilliant afternoon with In Another Place! 🌲 Every Thursday afternoon we're getting involved with the team at In Another Place as they prepare for their upcoming Narnia Experience – and there's always something different happening! Last week the wonderful Doe brought along some of her beautiful crochet creations, which will be passed on to a local NICU. ❤️ Luke has been coming along every week and has found a place where he can share his art and sewing skills, meet new people and get properly involved with the team. Adam joined us too and got stuck into the cardboard workshop. Jennie soon had all of us working! This week's job was preparing recycled cardboard by removing every bit of tape, labels and stickers ready for it to be transformed into some of the huge pieces needed for Narnia. By layering cardboard together they can create structures as strong as wood! 🌲 One of the best things about these workshops is the atmosphere. At the end of every session everyone comes together to talk about what they've been working on. Staff, volunteers, participants and support staff all work alongside each other and everyone is simply part of the team. A huge thank you to everyone at In Another Place for creating such a friendly and welcoming space. We can't wait to see Narnia taking shape! 🦁✨ Read More

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Friday 14th August 2026



We had a lovely afternoon at the Feelgood Factory Summer Fair in Netherton last week! Thank you to the @feelgoodfactory2017 for inviting Mencap Liverpool and Sefton along to be part of such a fantastic community event. There was something for everyone, from Gemma Longworth's flower crown making to live music, a BBQ, tombola and lots of brilliant local organisations. A special thank you to our volunteer Ann and members Sue, Adam and Racheal, who spent the afternoon chatting to visitors about everything happening at Mencap Liverpool and Sefton. They shared their experiences, answered questions and helped spread the word about the opportunities available in our community. It was a great day and lovely to meet so many people. Thank you for having us! Read More

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Wednesday 5th August 2026



We are on a mission to make travel more inclusive and recently we took a trip to Arriva Bootle Bus Depot 🚌 We learnt a lot of what happens behind the scenes and what is being put into place to make public transport more accessible for all! 🙌 Our members also got to share really valuable feedback and ideas Massive thank you to Neil from Arriva for the invite and a great day and watch this space! 👀 #inclusive #arriva #travel Read More