May 2016 to

June 2016

Luton Mencap Newsletter

THANK YOU to you all for such a great turn out at our last
LUTON MENCAP disco that was held at The Bramingham Centre
Many thanks to all of the volunteers that have helped over the last couple of
years to make them such a success
Please contact the office on 01582 727055 if you can offer any help
A volunteer Secretary preferably with some experience is still needed to do
basic admin and the newsletter

Work is in progress
Your committee is working hard to find a new
venue to hold your discos
There are lots of possibilities that are being
looked at and we will let you know as soon as
we have some thing definite
The Stardust Group
The group are working hard practising some new signing to use at ONE BIG NIGHT
They will be performing at the event.
The group meet regularly on a Thursday evening 7pm to 9pm if you need any more info
please contact 01582 727055

Luton Mencap are pleased to again be supporting the following event.

Start Learning Disability week in style
ONE BIG NIGHT Sunday 19th June 2016
at VENUE 360 Gypsy Lane Luton
Free Entry. Open to all parents, carers, professionals
of adults and children with Learning Disabilities
For further details Contact DARREN 07813578852

LUTON MENCAPREGISTERED CHARITY 200320

52 AVONDALE ROAD LUTON LU1 1DJ
TELEPHONE: 01582 727055 EMAIL: LUTONMENCAP52@HOTMAIL.CO.UK

THE 100 CLUB

The 100 club gives you a chance to win a cash prize every month.
If you would like to join the 100 club please let us know and we can reserve your
number for next year. Each number costs 12 per year.
Winning Numbers
March
1st 21
2nd 87
3rd 01
4th -- 34

The renewal for your yearly subscription Winning Numbers

is now due please send cheque or cash
April
to Luton Mencap office
Any queries contact Ann 01582593101
1st 17
Or office 01582727055
Each month 4 numbers are drawn,
2nd 28
with prizes as follows :
1st20, 2nd15,3rd10,4th5
3rd 52
We have paid out 600 in winnings this year
4th 91

NEWS FROM OTHER LOCAL GROUPS

Swirl Nightclub 31st May 2016
A nightclub for adults with learning disabilities.
At Sub 2 (Park Street Luton) music by Black Box Boys
Ticket: 5 (Carers Free) 7:00pm till 10pm
Contact Darren: 07813 578852
Note: This is an unsupervised activity run by volunteers.
Completely level access, smoking area, bar and disabled toilets available.

Saturday Disabled
Swimming Group
Why not come along and
join in.
Open exclusively to people
with disabilities and all their
family with a very friendly
atmosphere.

TOKKO Youth Centre 7 Gordon Street Luton LU1 2QP

GET YOUR VOICE HEARD AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE.

Emma Hare 01582 447 109 Email: e.hare@pohwer.net

Every Saturday 3.15pm

till 4.45pm
Free for people with a
disability.
1.40 per person for
others incl. carers.
Lewsey Park Swimming
Pool Pastures Way
Luton, LU4 0PF
As from January 2016
The first Saturday of
every month will be at
Lea Manor pool
Active Luton
01582 400272

YAWN Life is a non-profit making,

Community Interest Company.
Carer Support and Information Service.
Do you care for someone who has a learning disability?
Is there something you need to know?
Are you worried about the benefit changes?
Do you just need to chat and share your worries?
Contact Jeanette 07983 434524 Julie 07792 734183
Email Info@yawnlife.co.uk

Learning Disability Coffee morning Monday 6th June 2016 10 to 12

The Lecture Hall, COMET at the Luton and Dunstable hospital
For more information contact Jane 07899065737 or Juliet 07855269102
Come and tell us all about any worries or concerns you may have had
about hospital visits or admissions.