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A Registered Charity. www.mencapwestlancs.org.uk

EDITION 198 Oct 2010

News And Gossip01695 731010

If wet to be heldIn Church House

Create your own personal challenge withMencap's Walk With Me Event.

Whether you take on 100 metres or 5 km, you can run, walk, push a buggy, wear fancy

dress, the challenge is yours!

Anyone can take part in a Walk With Me!If you have a disability, know someone whodoes, or just want to show your support,

come and join usENTRY FEE £5 PER PERSON

or £10 FOR A FAMILYFor more information contact Michelle Hughes

on 01695 588273 or Amy on 01695 555570

SUNDAY 10TH OCTOBER10AM – 2PM

SPORTING EDGE, ORMSKIRK

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DREAM-MAKERS DRAMA SOCIETY

Voice and MovementWorkshop

Creative Art Workshop

Drama Workshop

At Dream Makers Drama Society we are not only moving fromstrength to strength with our production but we have also recentlymoved location. We now meet at the Engine Rooms, 16 Westgate,Skelmersdale WN8 8AZ, Tuesday 7pm till 9pm.

We are currently delivering a production called ‘Pretty Ugly’ to vari-ous organisations within the North West. This is a very compellingproduction and is based on peoples past experience of bullying andthe effects it has on the individual and family and friends.Our next big production is Aladdin and will be performed in January,details of which will appear in Decembers Nag.If you would like to find out more about what Dream-Makers havebeen doing you can visit our websitewww.dream-makers.btck.co.uk

Or ring Linda Brunt07895052981Or Mark Hill

07969050783

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50 YEARS OF CARINGMencap West Lancs 2011 diaries are now available for you to

purchase at a cost of only 50p.This is a nice momentum of our 50 years of existence and an ideal

stocking fillers for Christmas.You can purchase them from

Anne Digwood at Certacs House,10/12 Westgate, SkelmersdaleLinda Brunt every Wednesday at the Engine Rooms, Skelmersdale or

Thursday at Chapel Gallery, OrmskirkOr speak to one of our committee members

Planning For The Future EventWednesday 24th November,12.30 pm - 2.30 pm

At the Concert Room, Liverpool CathedralSt James Mount, Liverpool L1 7AZ

Thursday 25th November, 12.30 pm - 2.30 pmAbram Room, Blackburn Central Library,

Town Hall Street, Blackburn, Lancashire BB2 1AG

Friday 26th November, 12.30 pm - 2.30 pmGallery, Zion Arts Centre, 335 Stretford Road,

Hulme, Manchester M15 5ZA

If someone in your family or someone you care for has a learningdisability, you can take steps now to ensure their finances are welllooked after when you are no longer around. Royal Mencap has

organised a FREE information sessions where you can find out moreabout setting up Wills and Trusts for the benefit of someone with a

learning disability.To book your place, please call Gina Collin 020 7696 6925,

Wills & Trusts Team, Freepost WD3537,London EC1B 1AA

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In Partnership with

Have you wondered where you might live later in life?

Do you find yourself helping others to talk through their problems and ideas?

If your answer is ‘yes’, would you like to find out moreabout the support available to older people to sort outissues relating to housing?

In partnership with FirstStop, the national housingadvice service, Care and Repair England are offeringa briefing session on housing issues, which willinclude:

· Hobson’s choice?What are realistic housing options in later life?

· Winding through a maze.What are important things to take into account when thinking aboutmoving home?

· How to find out more.Sources of information and advice

· Who pays?Help with housing costs – an overview

If you would like to find out more detail then come and see WendyCocks, Housing Action Support Officer, Care and Repair Englandwho will be giving a talk at the Mencap General Meeting on

Wednesday 20th October 10.30 am at The Guide Hut, Moorgate,

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PUB NIGHTThursday 7th October

At 7pmThe Hare and Hounds

Ormskirk Road, Holland Moor.

If you fancy a drink and a chat with friends then comealong and join us.

Any queries, phone Mark Hill on 07969050783

Support on trauma and abuse Respond’s helpline has reopened

Following a temporary closure due to lack of funds, Responds helpline has now reopened.Respond provides support for people with a learning disability whohave experienced trauma, loss or abuse. The helpline is a freeservice for children, young people and adults with a learningdisability and can also advise the parents and carers who supportthem. Helpline workers can provide emotional support andcounselling , and refer callers on to Respond’s services and team ofpsychotherapists or to other organisations.The helpline workers are trained in offering counselling support andhave experience of addressing topics such as sexually inappropriatebehaviour, abuse, bullying, depression, bereavement and familybreakdown.

Call 0808 808 0700On Wednesdays from 2-5pm orThursdays from 3.30-5.30pm or

go to www.respond.org.uk for more information.

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Big Night OutFriday 8th October 7.30pm -11pm

Skelmersdale Cricket ClubBlaguegate Lane

SkelmersdaleTicket cost £5 and can be purchased from Mencap, Sports for All, Wheels for All or

Telephone Michelle Hughes on 01695 588258

Planning a holiday?

Practical advice on holidays in the UK and abroad

The Holiday Information Guide 2010 includes ideas and practicaladvice for planning a holiday for people with a learning disability.The 36 page guide is produced annually by the family carer supportservice at learning disability charity Hft. In addition to details ofuseful contacts, resources and tour operators, it includes listings ofplaces to stay in the UK and abroad.To download the guide, go to www.hft.org.uk/family_carer_support,or for a free hard copy, please send an A4 self- addressed envelopewith 81p worth of stamps to FCSS, Hft, 5-6 Brook Office Park,Emersons Green Bristol BS16 7FL

Do you have an email address?Help us to reduce costs and save the environment by receiving

your copy of the Nag via email.If you would prefer to receive your Nag electronically thenplease email [email protected].

What did the ghost buy for his house?Home Moaner’s Insurance.

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Mencap Liverpool

At Metropolitan Cathedral CryptThursday 16th December.

If you would like tickets please phoneTelephone 0151 707 8582

Mencap West LancsChristmas Party

Friday 10th DecemberAt Burscough Institute

BurscoughStarts at 7.30pm until 10pm

free entrance and buffet to all Mencap membersDance the night away with our regular DJ Mutley.

Fully licensed bar.

Our Christmas raffle will be drawn on the nightFurther details will be in next months Nag.

DISCLAIMER

This newsletter is intended to be informative and light hearted. Whilst we dotry to ensure that things are accurate and truthful, Mencap - West Lancs.

and the Editor can accept no liability for the contents.

Why do mummies make good employees?They get all wrapped up in their work.

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Evening Social Clubs Monday

Adults 7.00pm - 9.00pm

Maghull Methodist Church,

Liverpool Road. Contact Les 0151 531 0123

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Monday - Starts at 7.00pm

Sacred Heart Social Club, Briery Hey Ave, Kirby

Liverpool, L33 0YF Tel: (0151) 548 9555

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Monday - Starts at 6.45pm

Whiteledge, Spencers Lane, Skelmersdale

For people with slight to moderate learning disabilities. People withmore complex needs must be accompanied by a Carer. Tel Elaine

01942 676399

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Tuesday 7pm – 8.30pm

Dream - Makers Drama Group

Engine Rooms 16 Westgate, Skelmersdale

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Wednesday 7.30 pm to 10.00pm

Birkdale Labour Club, 53 Liverpool Rd, Southport

Disco, Pool Table and Bar

For people with slight to moderate learning disabilities. People withmore complex needs must be accompanied by a Carer.

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Thursdays at 7pm -8pm

Causeway- Christian Group

Elim Christian Centre Manchester Road, Southport

All enquiries to Karen Roberts on 01704 228677

What was the witches favourite subject in school?Spelling.

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Mencap West Lancs Committee(From 18th February 2009)

President Hazel Weeks 01695 420730

Chairman George Weeks 01695 420730

Vice Chair Ken Smith 01704 840149

Secretary Hilary Webb 01704 892646

Treasurer Frances Evans 01704 893120

Committee Members

Nicky Clarke 01704 823110

Ann Gallagher 01695 423859

Renee Harding 01695 732785

Joan Travis 01704 893180

Maureen Wainwright 01704 893941

There is room for several more Committee Members. If YOU would like toinfluence the society, please contact an existing committee member andget yourself co-opted.

Mencap West LancsMonthly Meetings 2010

Our General meetings are open to everyone, please see the detailsbelow for times of meeting and location.

Committee GeneralStarts 10.30 am at Certacs Starts 10.30 am at Guide Hut

House, 10/12 Westgate, Moorgate, Ormskirk.

Skelmersdale WN8 8AZ L39 4RT

20th OCT

17th NOV DEC - BREAK

What has webbed feet, feathers, fangs and goes quack quack?Count Duckula.

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Getting To Know You

Last month the members of Indep Drop In Centre were invited for aguided tour around Ormskirk Police Station. The local PoliceOfficers have been visiting our Drop In on a weekly basis for severalmonths now and most of our members are on first name terms withthe officers.Everyone found the guided tour very interesting and enjoyable. Onarrival, the reception procedure was explained to us and MatthewHodge went behind the desk pretending to be the duty officer, whichhe thoroughly enjoyed. The visit to the cells was a bit scaryparticularly when we were locked in for a few minutes.We next had the chance to try on all the different uniforms andequipment that the officers sometimes use such as riot shields, hats,protective jackets and truncheons. Much laughter resulted when thedifferent uniforms and hats were tried on and some people lookedvery much the part!We then went outside to see Owen the dog handler and two dogs onecalled Narvic, who is a German Shepard and Flash who is a SpringerSpaniel. Owen told us about how Narvic had come from Germanyand Owen had to learn to speak the commands in German becauseNarvic only knew German, but Narvic eventually learnt thecommands when said in English.Then we sat inside the police car, in this case a Land Rover and wewere told how other vehicles can be stopped using a ‘stinger’, adevice which deflates a vehicle tyres if it tries to escape. We wherealso shown the vehicle that deals with the road traffic accidents andall signs that the police may need to use such as STOP POLICE.Sue and Simon both had a try at breathing into the breathalyser andthankfully passed the test.Two of our members were really nervous about visiting the policestation and found it difficult when they first arrived. After a bit ofreassurance they went inside and by the end of the tour they enjoyedthemselves every bit as much as we did.

Members of Indep

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Hello, Hello what’s going onhere then!

So this is what its like to sitinside a vehicle support unit!

Albbie fitting Bill Toole out witha protective jacket

Would you mess with thislady?

Sue Emberson looking verymuch the part.

Our hats off to them.There certainly getting

into the spirit of it.

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I don’t think the usual occupants ofthe cell look this happy.

Joan Travis certainly means business.Not to be tackled with !

Owen - Dog Handlerwith Narvic

Everyone that attendedwould like to say a bigthank you to SergeantAdrian Beardmore and

Officers Fred, Albbie andOwen.

We had a great time.

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