January 2017 to

February 2017
Luton Mencap Newsletter
Written by YAWN volunteers

HAPPY NEW YEAR TO YOU ALL

URGENT NOTICE
LUTON MENCAP AGM

MONDAY 27th FEBRUARY 2017 at

7.30pm
The current committee of Luton Mencap would like to invite
you to their AGM
Please find enclosed official notification with all the details .
We hope that the membership at this meeting will offer some
direction to the trustees for the groups future
Tea, coffee and cake provided

LUTON MENCAP Disco

Saturday 11th February 6.00pm to 9.00pm
At The Coop Club in Stockingstone Road Luton LU2 7NF
Cost is 3 which includes a light supper
Carers free or 3 if eating
Please come along and have fun
No need to book
Fully licenced bar
There are accessible toilets but no changing beds
This disco is being run by YAWN volunteers

Direct Payment Event

Wednesday 1st March 2017
The event will be from10am to 4pm
Talk about Direct Payments at 10.30am and
1.30pm
what are they and how can you use them
Or call in any time during the day to talk to someone about Direct Payment
The Irish Forum Hitchin Road, Luton
Tea and Coffee
will be available throughout the day
LUTON MENCAPREGISTERED CHARITY 200320
52 AVONDALE ROAD LUTON LU1 1DJ
TELEPHONE: 01582 727055 EMAIL: LUTONMENCAP52@HOTMAIL.CO.UK (answered by YAWN Volunteers)

THE 100 CLUB

The 100 club gives you a chance to win a cash prize every month.
If you would like to join the 100 club please let us know and we can reserve your number for
next year. Each number costs 12 per year.
Winning Numbers If you would like a number for the rest of the year Winning Numbers
or have any queries
November
December
Please contact Ann 01582593101
1st 17
1st 91
Or office 01582727055
Each
month
4
numbers
are
drawn,
2nd 24
2nd 60
with prizes as follows :
1st20, 2nd15,3rd10,4th5
3rd 68
3rd 56
We have paid out 600 in winnings this year
4th64
4th 26

NEWS FROM OTHER LOCAL GROUPS

NEW VENUE Swirl Nightclub
A nightclub for adults with learning disabilities.
Tuesday 31st January 2017
At CLUB COOKIES DUNSTABLE LU6 6GP
Ticket: 5 (Carers Free) 7:00pm till 10pm
Contact Darren: 07813 578852
Note: This is an unsupervised activity run by volunteers.
Completely level access, smoking area, bar and disabled toilets available.
Future dates Tuesday 28th February 2017,Tuesday 28th March 2017

Dates for Health Client groups: 20th February ,20th March

Dates for Housing Clients groups 13th February,13th March
Dates for Day Opportunities, Employment, Education and Training
|Client groups 6th February , 6th March
Dates for Keep Safe Client group 27th February ,27th March
All meetings are on a Monday at TOKKO Youth Centre,7 Gordon Street Luton LU12QP
10.30am to 12.30pm Contact Yvonne McKinlay 01582 447109

Saturday Disabled Swimming Group

YAWN Life is a non-profit making,
Community Interest Company.
Carer Support and Information Service.
Do you care for someone who has a learning disability?
Is there something you need to know?
Are you worried about the benefit changes?
Do you just need to chat and share your worries?
Contact Jeanette 07983 434524
Julie 07792 734183
Email Info@yawnlife.co.uk

Why not come along and join in.

Open exclusively to people with disabilities and all their
family with a very friendly atmosphere.
Every Saturday 3.15pm till 4.45pm Free for people with
a disability.
1.40 per person for others incl. carers.
Lewsey Park Swimming Pool, Pastures Way, Luton,
LU4 0PF
The first Saturday of every month will be at Lea Manor
pool
Active Luton 01582 400272