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Tuesday 28th July 2026
π Join us tomorrow as Mencap turns 80! π Come along for a day of fun, music, prizes and celebrations! π₯³ π Wednesday 29th Julyβ¨β° 10am - 4pmβ¨π Mencap Community Cottage, 6-8 Mariners Road, Crosby, L23 6SX β¨ Whatβs on? πͺ Stallsβ¨π₯ Samba Bandβ¨π Zumbaβ¨π΅ DJ Steβ¨β Free tea & coffeeβ¨π° Free cake (while it lasts!)β¨π¨ Colour & a Cuppaβ¨ποΈ Amazing raffle prizes π Raffle draw at 3pm We canβt wait to celebrate with you! π #mencap80thbirthday #communitycelebration #crosby #mencapliverpoolandsefon #partytime
Published by ig on 2026-07-28T16:04:00+0000
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Thursday 23rd July 2026
We would like to give a big welcome to our new member, Luke! Luke met with our Outreach Manager Jo, for an initial visit and a big part of these visits is getting to know people, finding out what people enjoy and looking at opportunities in the ocal community that match peoples interests. Luke showed Jo some of the fantastic artwork and sewing pieces he has created in the past β and they were superb! π¨π§΅ This week, Mencap Liverpool & Sefton has started getting involved with the sewing and cardboard workshops at In Another Place @_inanotherplace helping with preparations for the upcoming Narnia Experience. Knowing how creative Luke is, Jo suggested that he come along and see what he thought. Luke met Jo there and, after a tour with Jennie from In Another Place, he was made up! Luke is now going to get involved with creating artwork and costumes for the production. π¦β¨ A brilliant start, Luke β well done for coming along and giving something new a go. And a huge thank you to everyone at In Another Place for being such a welcoming, inclusive and supportive organisation. Weβre really looking forward to seeing what Luke and our other members help to create! β€οΈ
Published by ig on 2026-07-23T16:28:38+0000
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Thursday 23rd July 2026
π Whqt a brilliant day at the SWAGGA Neighbourhood Health Hub! π Yesterday we were delighted to be invited along to the @swagga_pcn SWAGGA Neighbourhood Health Hub event at South Liverpool Treatment Centre, where we had an information table sharing all the things happening at Mencap Liverpool and Sefton. What a fantastic event! A huge congratulations to everyone involved in organising such a fun, welcoming and informative day for the local community. π There was so much going on, including a brilliant magician and entertainer keeping the children entertained with card tricks, sleight of hand and balloon animals, alongside live music, face painting and lots of fantastic information stalls. It was great to meet and chat with organisations including The Reader, The Carers Centre, Speke Hall, The SWAGGA teams offering ealth checks, the smoothie bikes and many more organisations. It was also a really valuable opportunity to network, make new connections and talk to lots of people from the local community who came through during the day. A massive thank you to our volunteer Tony and member Rachel who came along and did a superb job representing Mencap Liverpool and Sefton chatting to visitors, talking about what we do and making connections with other organisations. π Great work team β a brilliant day all round! π
Published by ig on 2026-07-23T13:39:53+0000
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Tuesday 21st July 2026
βοΈ A big welcome to Bill! βοΈ Bill has recently started coming along to Mencap Liverpool and Sefton and is already getting stuck into lots of different activities! Last week, Bill enjoyed coffee at the Cottage in the sunshine and then joined our members for a lovely lunch out at the Marina, and has even joined the team on their visit to the bus depot! π Itβs been lovely seeing you getting involved, meeting everyone and trying new things, Bill. A very warm welcome to Mencap Liverpool and Sefton! π
Published by ig on 2026-07-21T19:36:30+0000
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Tuesday 21st July 2026
π± Welcome to Mencap Liverpool and Sefton, Robbie! π± A big welcome to our new member Robbie, who has been coming along to our very popular Tuesday gardening sessions and getting to know everyone. Itβs been lovely having you join us, Robbie, and we hope you continue to enjoy getting involved! π»πΏ Welcome to Mencap Liverpool and Sefton! π
Published by ig on 2026-07-21T19:33:02+0000
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Tuesday 21st July 2026
ππ₯ Healthy Choices, Happy Faces! πͺπ π Today our members enjoyed a fantastic Healthier Me nutrition Workshop with Jennie from @mencap π The session was packed with fun, learning and hands-on activities, helping everyone understand how healthy eating π and regular exercise πββοΈ work together to keep our bodies strong and healthy. πΉ Members were surprised to discover just how much sugar can be hidden in everyday drinks. π₯ We created our own healthy plates and learned about making balanced food choices. πͺ Everyone got hands-on with the fat and muscle examples, bringing healthy living to life in a fun and interactive way. π€ΈββοΈ We also got moving with some group exercises that got everyone involved. π And of course, there was a fruit tasting session! Members sampled different fruits, with strawberries being the clear favourite and winning the vote! π It was fantastic to see everyone joining in, sharing their ideas and engaging so well throughout the workshop. ππ We were also delighted to welcome Joey from Royal Mencap, who came along to see the amazing work taking place at Mencap Liverpool & Sefton and meet some of our wonderful members. π A huge thank you to @jennieempowermentwellbeing and Royal Mencap for delivering such an informative, interactive and enjoyable session. We canβt wait for the next one! π #healthierme π #healthyliving #wellbeing πͺ #learningdisability Inclusion Community #healthierchoice π₯ KeepingActive πββοΈ StrawberryChampions πβ¨
Published by ig on 2026-07-21T15:40:27+0000
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Monday 20th July 2026
Last week our Outreach Champions have been busy planning another exciting few months ahead! Together we looked at upcoming projects, community events and opportunities to get involved, including ourΒ I'm InΒ project, visits to local organisations, our meeting with Peter Dowd MP, and future radio work. One thing is certain β our Outreach Champions continue to make decisions together, share ideas and help shape the work we do across Liverpool and Sefton. Watch this space... we've got lots more exciting projects coming up over the next few months! π
Published by ig on 2026-07-20T12:35:29+0000
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Monday 20th July 2026
Thursday Club Ends the Season with a Wild Celebration! Our final Thursday Club of the season was one to remember as we welcomed our fantastic friends from Boos Zoo for a wonderful evening in our beautiful gardens, enjoying the glorious sunshine and meeting some incredible animals. Over the years, Boos Zoo has become a much-loved part of Thursday Club, and every visit is a real highlight. This year certainly didn't disappoint! Our members had the opportunity to meet, hold and learn about a fascinating range of animals, including Jurgen, the Tegu lizard from Argentina, Jerry and Jessie the mischievous meerkats, Stan the magnificent boa constrictor, and many more amazing creatures. A huge thank you to Ian and Ash from Boos Zoo, who always go above and beyond to make the experience fun, interactive and educational. Their passion for the animals shines through. It is always a real treat to have them with us. As we finish another fantastic Thursday Club season, we would also like to say a MASSIVE thank you to all of our incredible volunteers. Your kindness, enthusiasm and commitment help make Thursday Club such a welcoming and enjoyable place every single week. We simply couldn't do it without you. Thursday Club will now take a break over the summer, but we'll be back in September ready for another season packed with friendship, fun and plenty of exciting activities. We'll let everyone know the start date as soon as it's confirmed. Thank you to everyone who has joined us throughout the season. We hope you all have a wonderful summer, and we can't wait to see you again in September!
Published by ig on 2026-07-20T12:34:05+0000
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Monday 13th July 2026
Check out the very first episode of National Mencap's brand-new podcast β Let's Talk About Your Community! We are incredibly proud that Mencap Liverpool & Sefton was invited to be the very first guest on this fantastic new series. In this episode, some of our amazing Outreach Champions share thoughts and experiences about community, inclusion and why having opportunities to connect with others, contribute and have your voice heard is so important. We couldn't be prouder of our members. Our advocates speak with honesty, warmth and passion, showing exactly why lived experience should always be at the heart of conversations about inclusion. A huge thank you to everyone at National Mencap for inviting us to be part of such a brilliant project. We hope you enjoy listening and watching it as much as we enjoyed taking part. Listen here: https://www.mencapliverpool.org.uk/community-podcasthttps://drive.google.com/file/d/1lvInEcX-TEoArYaJyLSOPuKi6AIglUSB/view?usp=drivesdk-download π₯ Or watch here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lvInEcX-TEoArYaJyLSOPuKi6AIglUSB/view
Published by ig on 2026-07-13T10:00:29+0000
Our Strategic Objectives
May 2025
Our Team have thought about the ways that we can improve everything that we do.
So we have created 4 strategic objectives that will guide all of our work. These are
1. Maximising out income to ensure financial stability of the charity - increasing our % of unrestricted income year on year
2. Supporting our members to grow and thrive by providing a safe space for members to explore, grow and get help during difficult times.
3. Creating a community environment where everyone is welcome -providing a community space that promotes inclusivity and broadens our reach.
4. Promoting Mencap Liverpool & Sefton across a wide range of partners and stakeholders.
Published by Carolyn on Tue May 06 2025 13:59:36 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
EasyFundraising for Mencap Liverpool & Sefton!
30th January 2025
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Published by tom on Thu Jan 30 2025 18:34:41 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Thursday Club with the SoSo Choir
Thursday 9th May 2024
Thursday Club has been meeting for 61 years at Mencap Community Cottage and are very much a part of the fabric of the local area in Crosby.
Thursday Club members are a fantastic group of friends - some of our members went to school together, or day services and this is the only place where people get to meet up with friends.
Each quarter our Outreach Manager plans a program of sessions which has been informed by our members at the yearly review.
Members get to get involved with a wide range of things - art, zumba, accessible bikes, silent discos, Boos Zoo visits, coach trips and more.
Every session is supported by a member of our staff team either our Outreach Manager, Progressions Coordinator or Fundraising and Communities Coordinator who work as a team to support our members and team of volunteers to have a fantastic evening each week!
This week we welcomed Su Grainger and some members of her SoSo (Singing Our Socks Off) Choir and it was an absolutely incredible evening!
Su and her team sing with our members and also sing requests and invite our members to sing and dance.
As well as the Choir we had an artistic corner where people got creative and it was a lovely evening.
Big thank you to Su and her Choir and our fantastic team of volunteers who make our Thursday Club possible.
Published by Jo on Fri May 10 2024 12:41:52 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Open Afternoon at Mencap Community Cottage
Wednesday 17th April 2024
On Wednesday 17th April we held an Open Afternoon at Mencap Community Cottage - everyone was welcome to drop in and find out more about:
βοΈ becoming a member
βοΈ or a volunteer
βοΈ the sessions organised for our members
βοΈ the improvements we have made to our building
βοΈ our future plans to make the building even better
βοΈour community sessions
βοΈour superb Coffee at Mencap
The day was a real success and our members worked incredibly hard showing people around, meeting and greeting people, talking about Mencap Liverpool and Sefton, manning information tables, serving tea and coffee and selling some of the indoor plants we have grown. Thank you to our members for your hardwork.
We were really lucky to have photographer June Poston LRPS come along for the afternoon and take these brilliant photos. Halton Day Service Samba Band opened our event and our members had an impromptu Sumba session supported by our Zumba Instructor Louise Rooney - the photos taken by June truly capture the happiness and confidence people felt.
We are so thankful to the people who volunteer their time to help in such a huge range of ways - thank you, thank you, thank you.
Published by Jo on Thu May 09 2024 17:15:42 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)