Watford Mencap

Christmas Tea Party

Posted on 12th December 2008

On Saturday 29 November approximately 150 people came along to the Watford Mencap Christmas Tea Party at the Rising Sun Brewers Fayre in Croxley Green. Mince pies tea, coffee and squash were provided. James Tetlow, magician, entertained, and Father Christmas also paid an early visit and brought with him a sack of goodies. We also had a raffle and a ‘name the teddy’ competition. Many thanks to the Rising Sun, once again, for providing the facilities and refreshments and John Lewis Watford for providing the teddy (aka as ‘Barney’), raffle prizes and other gifts. Thanks also to John Whatling and Linda for their contribution to the festivities and Councillor Tony Poole and his wife Sylvia for joining in the fun.

John Lewis Choral Competition

Posted on 26th November 2008

On Wednesday 5 November, John Lewis Watford hosted a Choral Competition at the Watford Colisseum in aid of Watford Mencap.

John Griff was the compere for the evening and 8 local schools took part: St Joan of Arc; Parmiter's; Queens'; St Michaels Catholic High; Rickmansworth; Kings Langley; Watford Grammar School for Girls and WatfordGrammar School for Boys. The judges were Manvinder Rattan, Musical Director of the John Lewis Partnership Music Society, Richard Hobson, Director of Music at Merchant Taylors' School and Paul Day who is the Musical Director and founder of the Life and Mission Choir.

The event raised more than £3,000 for Watford Mencap. We would like to thank all the schools who took part and John Lewis Watford for organising the event.

Chorleywood Tennis Club & Waitrose Donate to Watford Mencap

Posted on 13th October 2008

Chorleywood Tennis Club Finals Day was on Sunday 14^th September. Seven finals were fought on that day and at least a hundred members came to watch the action. Food for the barbecue was provided by Waitrose Rickmansworth, in aid of Watford Mencap. The club was able to make a donation of £210 to the charity once all the money was added up. This is in addition to £223, which the club donated to Watford Mencap in August.

Ann Edge, Deputy Manager at Waitrose Rickmansworth, commented, ‘We have been supporting Watford Mencap since we opened in Rickmansworth, and are delighted to have helped the Chorleywood Tennis Club to have a great Finals Day.’

AGM 2008

Posted on 8th October 2008

Thank you to everyone who came along to our AGM last night - the evening was a great success with a display of arts and crafts from people with learning disabilities, a presentation of awards and various films showing what we've been up to.

Thank you to Jenny Tomley, MD of John Lewis Watford, to Carpenders Park Nursery for providing our centrepieces and to Homecooks Catering.

Our Annual Review is available to see now on our homepage.

Watford Mencap AGM

Posted on 3rd October 2008

Join us for the Watford Mencap AGM on Tuesday 7th October. Hear about what we've been up to in our various projects and what we've got coming up. There will be stalls from our charity shops, a raffle and DVDs showing various events and activities.
If you'd like to join us, contact Rosie on 01923 713620.

Credit Crunch? What Credit Crunch?

Posted on 5th September 2008

Watford Mencap is offering canny Watford shoppers new ways to beat the credit crunch. Managers Sonia Glover and Jean Darke have selected stylish clothes and interesting gifts to show off the bargains hiding in Watford Mencap’s shops.

Volunteer Jo Andrews modelled a smart jacket for £5 and a handbag for £1.50; her daughter Lucia found a top for 80p, and a 20p Jacqueline Wilson book to keep summer boredom at bay. Watford shop manager Sonia Glover found another £5 jacket, a dress for £3.50 and a beautiful doll for £3; Bushey shop manager Jean Darke sported a sharp trouser suit priced at £6.50 and a handbag and scarf ensemble for £2.

Watford Mencap’s shops can be found at 250 St Albans Road, North Watford (jcn Balmoral Road) and at 36 High Street, Bushey Village (opposite the pond).

National Playday

Posted on 12th August 2008

National Playday was a great success... Watford Mencap joined in the local celebrations at the Rickmansworth Aquadrome and held a cuddly toy tombola. The public were also able to ask for information about Watford Mencap and the services we provide. Children went away delighted with their teddies and tigers. We raised more than £200 which was great and had several enquiries about volunteering oppoprtunities too.

Abseil for Watford Mencap

Posted on 12th August 2008

Have you got a Head for Heights?!

Do you fancy scaling the Harlequin for Watford Mencap? On Sunday September 7th 08 John Lewis in Watford are organising an abseil for all our friends and supporters to take up a challenge and raise money for us.

Minimum target sponsorship is £100 per person.

Anyone interested can contact Becky in the office on 01923 713622 or email fundraising@watfordmencap.org.uk