Special event reports

Mencap Rocks 2010

Performers took to the stage to perform at the annual Mencap Rocks Christmas Concert at the Culloden Hotel.

Mencap Mile 2011 event report

Read about our Mencap Mile event at Dorney Lake.

Carols by Candlelight, Stormont

Mencap celebrated the festive season with Carols by Candlelight in the unique surroundings of the Great Hall of Parliament Buildings, Stormont.

Mencap Mile

This summer, 135 brave swimmers took to the open water for the first ever Mencap mile.

National Road Rally 2010

This summer saw over 600 riders take to the roads for the Express Insurance National Road Rally.

Newcastle Idol 2009

Eleven acts competed in this year's Newcastle Idol event, which produced a new singing sensation in the shape of the Mucklettes.

Bling and Buy 2010

This year's Bling and Buy event in Northern Ireland was hosted by Marian Nicholas, who welcomed ladies to her home for an evening of champagne, canapés, shopping and styling!

Carols by Candlelight, Belfast

Mencap in Northern Ireland celebrated the festive season this year with a carol concert in the unique surroundings of the Great Hall of the Royal Courts of Justice, Belfast. 

Hollywood Ball 2009

This September, London's Dorchester Hotel was transformed into Tinseltown for Mencap's glamorous Hollywood Ball.

York Idol 2009

A new singing sensation is lighting up York's music scene in the shape of John Kent, Director of the Yorkshire Bed Company.

Make a me at the Thames Festival

This September, Mencap took its 'Make a me' stall to the Thames Festival and invited visitors to decorate their very own gingerbread person.

Team Dodgeball Championships 2009

Mencap's inaugural Team Dodgeball Championships saw 500 people descending on Wimbledon Park in London this summer.

Tall Ships 2009

Guests enjoyed a unique day out this summer at Mencap's Tall Ships private lawn party.

National Road Rally 2009

On July 4 and 5 almost 800 riders took to the roads for the National Road Rally 2009.