West Dorset Mencap

💕 Love is in the air 💕 wonderful window display by our shop manager Kelly! #Valentines2024 #bridport

Thank you to everyone who supports our charity shop in #Bridport , you really help us to support our local community.

The Wessex Beardsmen are holding their 6th Beard & Moustache competition in April 2024 and all profits are very kindly being donated to @WestDorMencap See the below poster with information on the 6 month sprint! Clean shaven photos to be submitted by 14th October!

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Dates for the next All Sorts club below….please note that during June and July the club will be out and about so please contact Hannah to check venue details.

We are looking for volunteers to help at our social clubs held in Bridport. If you can spare a few hours then we would love to hear from you!

Did you know that @WestDorMencap funds a dedicated information service delivered by Citizens Advice Bridport & District. Information is available to those living in our local area, please see below for more details on the drop-in sessions.

We invite all of our supporters to our AGM on Weds 14 June, 7.30pm at The Bridport & District Social Club (DT6 3JQ) Our speakers - Louise Davis, Care Dorset Manager and Elaine Leader, project leader for Wheelchairs on the Beach. All welcome!

Our shop is undergoing some maintenance so next week we will have reduced opening hours….

Our clubs have been super busy this year! It’s great to see so many people coming along! Gateway Club offers evening activities and promises lots of fun, music & dancing. All Sorts Club offers craft activities, music & games! Clubs held in WI Hall,Bridport westdorsetmencap.org.uk

We were delighted to send Easter eggs and gifts to all the pupils at @MountjoySchool recently. Thank you to everyone who supports our charity shop in Bridport as this enables us to support people in our local community.

Our vibrant charity based in Bridport is looking to appoint a Vice Chairman. @WestDorMencap supports people living in West Dorset with a learning disability. Please see the below advert for more info on this voluntary role.

@PeopleFirstDor are launching a new Friendship Club in Bridport and their first get together will be on 13th December, see below for more details!

Join us for our Christmas Carol Service in Bridport, all welcome!

We are holding our Harvest church service on Thursday 27 Oct, 11.30am at St Mary’s Church in South St, Bridport. All are very welcome to attend our uplifting and musical service led by RevdPete Stone. A buffet lunch will be served afterwards.

Our next Coffee Club will be at Bridport Town Hall on Wednesday 21st September 11.00am to 1.00pm. A relaxed and friendly club and all are welcome to come along and meet with their friends, Carers welcome.

Our May coffee club will take place next week, Tuesday 10th May - 10.30am to 12.30pm. We meet in the Town Hall @BridportTIC (entrance via the TIC office). Delicious cakes, activities and the opportunity to meet up with friends.

We're excited to be holding our first Coffee Club on Tuesday 8 March. You can find us in Bridport Town Hall, above the @BridportTIC 11.00am to 1.00pm. Come along and meet up with your friends and enjoy a delicious hot drink and cake. Carers welcome, fully accessible facilities.

A lovely opportunity to view artwork at Bridport Library. Please contact The WEA: Adult Learning Within Reach for more details.

February's edition of The Buzz is out now! Click to read..... westdorsetmencap.org.uk/category/bridp…