By Mencap
This seasonal story from the Network came to us from Catherine at TAG The Activity Group in Newry.
"Finally, during the winter of 2021, at a particular exciting time of the year because it was just before Christmas, the TAG group were able to meet up again for the first time since the first lockdown.
There were still some COVID restrictions in place at that time and, because the group consists of 28 members and several volunteers, we were unable to get the whole group together to participate in an activity night so we arranged two separate nights instead which worked really well.
"Everyone was delighted to meet up again and we all made sure we stuck to the guidelines."
A beautiful Christmas wreath made by one of the group members
We held two brilliant evenings making Christmas Wreaths which were real works of art. Parents and carers were astounded by the finished creations and couldn't believe how fast the time had gone when we realised it was time to pack up and go home.
The nights were such a success and went so well, that we're now thinking of holding a similar evening to make an Easter wreath in the spring, after all they really seem to be the trend now don't they?!"
One of the finished masterpieces
Another beautiful creation
What is the Mencap Network?
In addition to Mencap, there are over 340 organisations working with us in communities across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, to respond to the local needs of people with a
learning disability
A learning disability is to do with the way someone's brain works. It makes it harder for someone to learn, understand or do things.
and their families.
Many of these Network Partners share our name as a local Mencap group and also may share our Mencap brand. All Network Partners share
values
Values are the things that are important to you. Mencap's values are being passionate, inclusive, brave, positive, and kind.
while operating as independent charities with their own governance and
strategy
A strategy is a plan to show what an organisation, or a person, wants to do and how they are going to do it.
.
A diverse network of like-minded groups and organisations - both national and local - from large-scale service providers, to small social groups who organise sport activities over the weekends.
All share the same aim - to improve the lives of people with a learning disability and to increase the opportunities available to them in their local areas.
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