THE SUN IS SHINING

IN BETWEEN THE RAIN

The British weather. We never know
what it will bring next but we still carry
on ..just another day.


MAY/JUNE 2014
Secondary
Y
o
u
r

M
e
n
c
a
p

N
e
w
s

L
U
T
O
N

M
E
N
C
A
P

2014/9
summer
CARERS WEEK
MONDAY 9th TO SUNDAY 15th JUNE
LEARNING DISABILTY WEEK
MONDAY 16th TO SUNDAY 22nd JUNE


YOUR MENCAP SOCIAL CLUB
ARE HOLDING

A SPECIAL FREE EVENT FOR CARERS/LEARNING
DISABILITY WEEKS

Ye Ha Cowboy!
SATURDAY 14TH JUNE
Hoe Down Party and BBQ

So get out those cowboy hats and cowboy boots, saddle
up the horses, its gonna be a cotton picking
Country Western style barbeque
Theres a snake in my boots!
Guess what partners?
Its all free yep free for everyone

Lots of tickets have all ready gonedid you get yours?

You can still collect your free ticket on the door .
but dont be late, only limited numbers available for food.
So dig out your dancing boots and dance the night away.
All the party favourites and a western style .

Saturday 14th June 2014
6 pm till 9 pm
Bramingham Centre, Weltmore Road, Luton, LU3 2TN


Registered Charity No.
200320
Page 2 YOUR MENCAP NEWS
CARERS WEEK EVENTS
The African Caribbean Carers Support
Group will be hosting their Carers
Event
on Friday 13 June 2014
from 10.00am - 3.00pm.
at Lewsey Farm Learning Centre,
92 Tomlinson Avenue,
Luton, LU4 0QQ.
Afer such a busy week why not drop in
to our usual Carer Cofee Club.
A relaxed informal chance to chill and
chat.
FRIDAY 13th JUNE
10:30 tll 12
At Luton Mencap
52 Avondale Road, Luton LU1 1DJ
Jeanete 07983 434524
Julie 07792 734183
Email Info@yawnlife.co.uk
2014/7 Page 3
LEARNING DISABILITY WEEK EVENTS
New Horizons Presents
A special showing during Learning Disability week
of
X MEN: Days of Future Past
Thursday 19
th
June 2014 at 11am
At Cineworld in the Galaxy
Tickets 5 carers FREE
Contact Theresa Barry on 01582 548371 or
07850675022 to book tickets

Individuals who may require
support need to be accompa-
For tickets contact
ASHDOWNE - 01582 486432
(9am 4pm)
LIPI KHANOM -
07850771186
Invites you to
An evening of live entertainment for
everyone in conjunction with Learn-
ing Disability Awareness Week.
on

Wednesday 18th

June 2014
Entry - 6 per person
(including Carers)
(age 14yrs and above)

7.30pm 11pm

(doors open at 7pm)

Stopsley Working Mens Club

3 Putteridge Road

Luton

LU2 8HG
There will also be a pre and post
performance Disco by Jane OHare
resident DJ at 21Club plus a Raf-
fle.
Inclusive Sports
Event
Friday 20
th
June
10am - 2pm
At Inspire:
The Luton Sports Village
Hitchin Road, LU2 8DD

Join in with your friends and peers
to try out different types of sports
activities.
Bring your own lunch or buy
something from the coffee shop.
A night at
Venue 360
20, Gipsy Lane. LU1 3JH

Friday 20th June
Free Admission
From 7pm till 11pm
(licensed bar available)

Entertainment By:

Luton Mencap Stardust Group

Dance Workshop

(with Music 24)

Disco by:
Saturday 14th June
Free Social Club Disco
& BBQ Hoe Down (See
front page for details)
Useful Information
People who care
LUTON MENCAP
52 AVONDALE ROAD
LUTON
BEDS
LU1 1DJ

LUTON MENCAP
Tel: 01582 727055
Please leave a message if there is no one to take
your call and we will respond as soon as
possible .
Alternatively a quicker response may be
obtained by emailing us at
lutonmencap52@hotmail.co.uk

Other Organisation Dates
SWIRL NIGHTCLUB
Sub2
excellent access, all on one level, in the town centre.
free parking nearby.
Tuesday June 24th 7 pm till 10 pm
and
Tuesday 29th July7pm till 10pm

For further details find them on Facebook or
check out their website
www.swirlnightclub.com

Remember we are happy to advertise any event for people with
learning disabilities here. Please remember to email us at
lutonmencap52@hotmail.co.uk with the details to be included.
Winning
numbers
March
1st 86
2nd 24
3rd 15
4th 26
THE 100 CLUB
The 100 club gives you a chance to win
a cash prize every month. So if you
would like a little flutter why not buy a
number or two for the year.
Each number costs 12 per year.

Each month 4 numbers are drawn, with
prizes as follows :
1st20
2nd15
3rd10
4th5
The 2014 subs are now over due.
you need to be in it to win it
but there is still time.

The 100 Club
We still have numbers
available so please
contact the office and
leave a message if you
would like to join. We will
get back to you. The 100
club also provides a small
income for Luton Mencap.
Winning
numbers
April
1st38
2nd 97
3rd 69
4th33
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Bernard Gilbert
Passed away at the age of 86
on Sunday 11th May 2014.
Bernard was a Life Vice Chairman of Luton Mencap
and was an active participant in both Luton Mencap
and also 21 Club. Our thoughts are with his family.
Our best wishes also go to Graham Allison who has
developed further complications. He is coping well
with all the investigations and treatment. Well done
Graham keep it up.
STARDUST THEATRE
SHOW COMING SOON
SEPTEMBER 2014.

Another Summers Night
Dream

Details of how to get your tickets in the
next newsletter.