Mencap Liverpool & Sefton

Mencap Liverpool & Sefton Mencap Liverpool & Sefton is the local Mencap group for Liverpool & Sefton. Mencap Liverpool & Sefton is the local Mencap group for Liverpool and Sefton.

We are a small grass roots charity working with individuals who have a learning disability.

Fridays are all about radio at Mencap Liverpool and Sefton 🎙️Each week, our team comes together to plan and create our “...
01/04/2026

Fridays are all about radio at Mencap Liverpool and Sefton 🎙️

Each week, our team comes together to plan and create our “Reach Out” radio show, which is broadcast every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 10am and 9pm on LCR 106.7FM. Sue, Lewis, Tony and Kevin always have some fantastic guests and ideas lined up – and there’s plenty more to come!

But this week, the spotlight turned to one of our own… 

A huge shoutout to Kevin Murray, who was recently featured as a guest on Kenny Island Discs! 🏝️ A fun and unique show set on an imaginary island (or is it?!) off the coast of Anglesey, Kevin is in great company alongside other well-known guests who have taken part – Roger Phillips, Eithne Brown, Andrew Lancel and many more.

Interviewed by Ste Faragher, Kevin shared his story in what was a really interesting and engaging show – we’d definitely recommend giving it a listen if you can follow the link below!

We’re so proud to see Kevin growing in confidence, getting involved in his local community and becoming a valued part of the LCR/Croissant  team through his volunteering.

Amazing work, Kevin!

https://www.spreaker.com/episode/kenny-island-disks-with-kevin-murray-kid--70852700?fbclid=IwdGRzaAQxGQZleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAwzNTA2ODU1MzE3MjgAAR5YLUmKRWfvn9HGS_wQcF9uO8PNeSqb312ybf00ffkxNtSH704jcjMSOLGncw_aem_CJRqfGLfw6Hh5UzPPReZPw&sfnsn=scwspwa

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On Friday 27th March, some of our amazing members – Lewis, Amber, Rachel, Adam, Stephen and James – represented Mencap L...
01/04/2026

On Friday 27th March, some of our amazing members – Lewis, Amber, Rachel, Adam, Stephen and James – represented Mencap Liverpool and Sefton at the Community Shop on Walton Road for their monthly Community Day 💙

Held on the last Friday of each month, these events bring together local organisations to share opportunities around health and wellbeing, training, employment skills and more. We were really pleased to be invited along to showcase what we do, from our welcoming base at the Mencap Community Cottage in Crosby to our community sessions and coffee shop.

It was a great opportunity for our members to build confidence, engage with the local community and raise awareness of learning disabilities – something that’s at the heart of everything we do.

A big thank you to Emily and the team for hosting us and making us feel so welcome. We really appreciate the opportunity and are looking forward to working together more in the future!

Sefton

We were deeply touched to receive a donation of £260 in memory of Carole Williams.Carole was a valued part of our commun...
01/04/2026

We were deeply touched to receive a donation of £260 in memory of Carole Williams.

Carole was a valued part of our community having been a part of Thursday Club since 1974.  She will be fondly remembered by all of her friends at Thursday Club, where she spent time enjoying sessions, activities, friendships and of course catching up with Kenneth.

We would like to say a heartfelt thank you to Carole’s family and friends who chose to support Mencap Liverpool and Sefton at such a difficult time. Your kindness and generosity mean a great deal to us.

Donations like this help us to continue running meaningful sessions at our Thursday Club – creating the same opportunities for connection, enjoyment and support that Carole was a part of for over 50 years.

Carole will always be remembered as part of our Mencap Thursday Club family.

🎳 Mencap Monthly Bowling Day 🎳🤩 Fun, Friends & Friendly Competition! 🎉What an amazing day out at our monthly Mencap bowl...
01/04/2026

🎳 Mencap Monthly Bowling Day 🎳
🤩 Fun, Friends & Friendly Competition! 🎉

What an amazing day out at our monthly Mencap bowling session! The room was full of fun, laughter, and great company as everyone enjoyed catching up with friends and spending quality time together. 💛
We had plenty of friendly competition too and it was wonderful to see members helping each other, cheering one another on, and celebrating every moment together! 🎉🎳
A huge congratulations to our 4 winners (one from each team!) who each took home their very own trophy and certificate. 🏆✨ You all smashed it!
Our monthly bowling is one of our most loved sessions, and it’s clear why! good vibes, great friends, and a game we all enjoy. Can’t wait for the next one! 💛🎳
A big thank you to the Southport staff for being so welcoming and supportive. You always help make our sessions run smoothly, and we appreciate everything you do. 🙌🎳

On Monday 23rd March, members of Mencap Liverpool and Sefton who deliver Learning Disability Training to 4th year studen...
26/03/2026

On Monday 23rd March, members of Mencap Liverpool and Sefton who deliver Learning Disability Training to 4th year student doctors had the opportunity to meet Professor Andy McKeown, Dean of the University of Liverpool School of Medicine.

Professor McKeown made time to come and see our training in action, and hear directly from our members. He saw the breakout groups facilitated by our members each supported by either Dr Fiona Greeley (University of Liverpool), Chloe Hughes of Mersey Care and Jo Bruce, Outreach Manager at Mencap Liverpool and Sefton in action. He was genuinely impressed by the conversations taking place and the confidence shown by our members and engagement of the students.

This co-delivered training, between Mencap Liverpool and Sefton, the University of Liverpool and Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust, has been running for 13 years — and it really works. It works because we are a team. We support each other, bringing together different skills, knowledge and lived experience to ensure students learn directly from people who are experts through experience.

Professor McKeown, who is from the Wirral, was keen to hear about the impact of the programme and listened carefully to ideas from our members. He was also impressed to hear about wider involvement, including Rachel and Amanda taking part in the Dance Society Spring Showcase last week!

We can’t thank Dr Fiona enough for arranging this opportunity, and thank you to everyone who took part.

Professor McKeown said that when he trained to be a doctor, opportunities like this were rare — yet they are so important. Sitting around the table, listening to real experiences, and learning directly from people is invaluable. 

For Professor McKeown to take the time and meet with our whole team was brilliant too often meetings happen and people with learning disabilities are not in the room and it was superb that we had the Dean of the School of Medicine of the University of Liverpool make time and have our voices are heard.

Thank you to Rachel, Adam, Amanda, Lewis and Rachel for coming along and having your say — great job team!

✨ What an Incredible two Nights of Dance! ✨A huge thank you to the for putting on such an amazing Spring Showcase 🌸💃🕺Th...
23/03/2026

✨ What an Incredible two Nights of Dance! ✨

A huge thank you to the for putting on such an amazing Spring Showcase 🌸💃🕺
The show was absolutely incredible, and the dance routines were truly out of this world 🌟🔥
We were so proud to be included as one of the dances in such a fantastic evening. Our members loved being part of the showcase and sharing the stage with such talented dancers 💖👏

Thank you to everyone who came along to support, cheer, dance, and help raise money for 💙🙌 Every bit of support made a real difference.
Well done to everyone involved on and off the stage. What a brilliant celebration of dance, talent, and community ✨


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💃✨ Get ready for an unforgettable couple of nights! ✨🕺Our members will be taking to the stage alongside the (University...
18/03/2026

💃✨ Get ready for an unforgettable couple of nights! ✨🕺
Our members will be taking to the stage alongside the (University of Liverpool Dance Society) tomorrow and Friday night at the Student Guild and trust us, this is one you don’t want to miss! 🎭🔥
You’ll see our members showing off the amazing moves they’ve been learning over the past few weeks, taught by some truly fantastic dancers 💖👏. Plus, you’ll be treated to incredible routines and performances from the talented dance students themselves pure energy, passion, and creativity on stage! 🌟
🎟️ And there’s more… there’ll be a raffle on the night, with some great prizes up for grabs for the lucky winners! 🎁🤞
🕕 Doors open at 6:00pm
🕡 Show starts at 6:30pm
For tickets and more information, please contact Hannah on 07881 869846 📲
Come along, support, cheer, and enjoy a brilliant night of dance! 💃🕺✨

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🌱 What a fantastic start to 2026 for the Mencap Cottage Garden Drop‑In Group! 🌞We enjoyed a really productive first sess...
18/03/2026

🌱 What a fantastic start to 2026 for the Mencap Cottage Garden Drop‑In Group! 🌞
We enjoyed a really productive first session of the year, making the most of the beautiful spring sunshine ☀️🌷
🛠️ Steve M and Carol did a brilliant job tidying up the garden shed, while Emily and Paul planted up some gorgeous hanging baskets 🌸🪴 they look so good that coffee shop visitors were already asking if they were for sale… watch this space! 👀💐
🌿 James, Patrick and Ken worked hard sorting the borders and transplanting shrubs, and we laid a large piece of astroturf (kindly salvaged by Sue) which will be the base for our exciting new Mud Kitchen project 👩‍🍳🧑‍🍳 perfect for keeping visiting children busy!
🌼 Carolyn freshened up the front border with lovely violas, Steve tackled his usual weeding duties, Andy did an excellent job mowing the lawns 🚜, and our very own Hoe Master John got the paths looking tip‑top 👏 The lawns are looking especially lush after a recent fertiliser boost 🌱✨

📅 We’ll now be meeting every Tuesday, weather permitting, from 10am–12pm
Volunteers and members are always very welcome, there’s plenty to do, plus you’ll get a free drink ☕ and possibly a biscuit 🍪!
🏆 Our big goal for this year?
To go all out and achieve an “Outstanding” award from the Royal Horticultural Society 🌟🌺
Come along and get involved we’d love to see you! 💚🌻

Walking into the gym 🏋️ this morning and being greeted by this new display put a smile on everyone’s face. 🤩Seeing the “...
13/03/2026

Walking into the gym 🏋️ this morning and being greeted by this new display put a smile on everyone’s face. 🤩

Seeing the “Yes! We See You” project showcased during our weekly session with reception and displayed at the gym entrance, is more than just a banner, it’s a reminder to our members that this is their space. A place where they feel safe, where they can grow in confidence, where they can shine, and where they are truly seen.

These sessions are about so much more than sport. They support our members’ physical health, improve wellbeing, and have a huge positive impact on mental health. Having a space where they feel comfortable to be active, social, and themselves makes a real difference.

This project is genuinely empowering our members, giving them pride in who they are and recognition for what they achieve every time they walk through those doors.

Moments like this show the power of inclusive, creative learning and what can happen when community organisations, education providers, and creative spaces work together with a shared purpose.



🎓🎉 What an incredible celebration of creativity and achievement! 👏🎓A huge congratulations to our amazing Mencap members ...
09/03/2026

🎓🎉 What an incredible celebration of creativity and achievement! 👏🎓

A huge congratulations to our amazing Mencap members and students who have officially graduated from our second Mini Module – ART 🎨 at as part of the “Yes! We See You” Phase 2 project.
Throughout the module, members explored their creativity by designing unique art prints 🎨 and stamping them onto plywood, which was then laser cut. Members assembled the pieces and transformed them into beautiful plant pots 🪴, bringing their designs to life from start to finish!

Their creative journey ended with a very special graduation 🎓 celebration to recognise everyone’s hard work and talent.
Each graduate received a certificate 📜 and a fantastic medal 🏅 made by the brilliant team at a well-deserved reward for their dedication, creativity, and a special keepsake to celebrate their achievement!

We’re incredibly proud of everything our members achieved and can’t wait to see where their creativity takes them next. 💚

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6-8 Mariners Road
Liverpool
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Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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