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Welcome to our 2nd email for January, packed full of news, and events for adults with a learning disability and for carers.
If anyone hears about other events, please feel free to send information to us at info@croydonmencap.org.uk and we will share them if we can.
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For adults with a learning disability...
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Pub Night - next Tuesday 28th January
Would you like to join us at our Pub Night at the Oval Tavern?
Pub Night is on the following dates:
Tuesday 28th January
Tuesday 18th February
Tuesday 17th March (St Patrick's Day!)
The Oval Tavern has food and live music.
Pub Night is from 8 pm to 10 pm and each session costs £15.
(You will also need to bring some spending money)
Please contact Yvonne to discuss details and support needs.
020 8684 5890
07510 593 236
yvonne@croydonmencap.org.uk
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All Star Wrestling - Thursday 20th February
We are planning a trip to see the All Star Wrestling at Fairfield Halls on Thursday 20th February.
£32 per person. Transport might be available (extra £6.50)
Please contact Yvonne to discuss details & support needs.
020 8684 5890
07510 593 236
yvonne@croydonmencap.org.uk
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More Active Lives events coming soon...
Lightopia - a festival of Lights - Sunday 16th February
St Patrick's Day Festival - Sunday 15th March
And there is still time to join activities such as
Bowling (every Monday evening)
Snooker Coaching (2nd Wednesday of each month) or
Wheels for Wellbeing cycling (2nd Saturday of each month)
To find out more, and to book, please contact Yvonne
020 8684 5890
07510 593 236
yvonne@croydonmencap.org.uk
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Daytime Valentine's Ball for people with disabilities - Thursday 6th February 2020 2-4pm
with DJ4Blue
At Mycenae House 90 Mycenae Road Blackheath Standard SE3 7SE (just off Westcombe Park Road)
In the main hall - wheelchair accessible
If extra support is required a support worker or family member or friend will be essential
Dress to impress
Entrance £2 Carers free
Reserve your space via 020 8858 1749
www.mycenaehouse.co.uk / mycenaeoutreach@gmail.com
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From Drunken Chorus - JOIN DISCO DISCO!!!
We have two free drama and theatre groups for adults with learning disabilities and on the autism spectrum, taking place on Monday evenings in Croydon, from late April 2020.
You can find more info on both groups and how to join below.
PERFORMANCE COMPANY
This is our group for adults with mild to moderate learning disabilities and those on the autism spectrum, who want to create their own pieces of theatre to perform to public audiences.
Each term you will work with a director and other group members to make a piece of theatre to perform in public. This could be at local events, or at festivals and venues elsewhere in London.
This is an existing group and we are looking for new members to join. The group make new and unusual theatre, rather than musicals or plays.
The group is led by our friendly team - a professional director and an assistant tutor.
WHO: This group is for adults over the age of 18 with mild to moderate learning disabilities and those on the autism spectrum, who are independent travellers, and are happy to perform at public events in Croydon and elsewhere in London. The group is ideal for people who have done some theatre / drama in the past.
WHEN: Monday evenings, from 5-7pm. Three 10-week terms per year, plus performances throughout the year. Sessions begin in late April 2020 (date to be confirmed soon)
WHERE: Central Croydon (new venue to be confirmed soon)
APPLY: To apply for a place in the group please contact Sheena Holliday, either by email – sheena@drunkenchorus.co.uk – or by phone - 07813409304 - or message us on Facebook!
DRAMA WORKSHOPS
Our relaxed drama workshops are for adults with mild to moderate learning disabilities and those on the autism spectrum, who want to join in fun theatre sessions. It’s a great way to make friends, build confidence and gain life skills.
Each session will include warm ups, theatre games, acting and group work.
Sessions are led by a two friendly tutors (a drama therapist, and an assistant).
WHO: This group is for adults over the age of 18 with mild to moderate learning disabilities, and those on the autism spectrum. You don’t need to have done drama before, and there is no pressure to perform.
WHEN: Monday evenings, from 4.30-6pm. Three 10-week terms per year. Sessions begin in late April 2020 (date to be confirmed soon)
WHERE: Central Croydon (new venue to be confirmed soon)
APPLY: To apply for a place in the group please contact Sheena Holliday, either by email – sheena@drunkenchorus.co.uk – or by phone - 07813 409 304 - or message us on Facebook!
PLACES ARE LIMITED TO 10 PER GROUP. Once these places are full, we will add people to a waiting list. You need to sign up in advance before attending the sessions.
DISCO DISCO is funded by Didymus and the Souter Charitable Trust
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For carers of a person with a learning disability...
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Mindfulness and Self Care Workshop - Friday 21st February - 10 am to 1 pm
Come and join Sue, Lloyd, and other carers for a
Mindfulness and Self care Workshop run by Off The Record at Croydon Mencap, Portland House, Thornton Heath, CR7 7HU
Please let us know if you're coming: 020 8684 5890
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Sharing on behalf of the Carers Information Service
Are you one of Croydon's Carers?
The Carers Centre are asking carers to test a new app - Agylia Care. It has guides and videos on topics including Alzheimer’s, dementia, cancer, stroke, autism, mental health, learning disabilities and children’s care. Agylia Care provides information and tips to help people care and support themselves, family or friends. Download from your app store on your phone and let Amy know what you think of it - email amydeakin@carersinfo.org.uk
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Willow Learning for Life has a request!
If anyone works in a school - or knows someone else that does - they would love them to fill in their schools survey.
"We are a group of adults with learning disabilities who deliver free disability awareness training to schools. We would like to help children feel confident being with people with different needs and to understand that people with disabilities can achieve great things"
If you have any questions please email Tanya
tanya@willowlearningforlife.com or call her on 0751 5028382
You can download the survey by clicking below, or please email Tanya to be sent a copy.
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