West Dorset Mencap welcomed people to their AGM at Bridport Town Hall on Wednesday 24th June.  Julie Kelly, our vice-chairman gave an update on what West Dorset Mencap does in the local area and how our charity supports people with a learning disability. We were joined by Julia Gannaway, Learning Disability Screening Practitioner with Dorset…

** Update **  We have now successfully appointed three volunteers who are settling well into the team! From time to time, we have vacancies for volunteers to work in our shop.  We currently have two placements available and invite applications from those with a learning disability.  There are two one-hour slots available on Tuesday and…

West Dorset Mencap welcomed Paul Goad, Vice-Chairman of The Wessex Beardsmen to their shop in East Street this week.  In 2024, the Beardsmen held their 6th annual Beard and Moustache competition at the 94 Club in Yeovil.  The event welcomes competitors and supporters from all over the country as they compete in classes including Best…

The West Bay Beach Wheelchair scheme was established in March 2023, a partnership between Bridport Town Council, local volunteers including Elaine Leader and Neil Barnes, Parkdean Resorts Ltd, and Dorset Council.  West Dorset Mencap, Magna Housing Ltd, and Bridport Round Table have helped to fund the purchase of the equipment. Along with the beach matting…

West Dorset Mencap are very pleased to fund a new wheelchair swing for residents living in Bridport.  Linda Simpson, West Dorset Mencap chairman said, ‘We were delighted to fund this much needed piece of equipment. All profits raised by our charity shop in Bridport are used to support people who live with a learning disability…

After being shut for several weeks due to the pandemic, we are delighted to finally re-open our West Dorset Mencap charity shop in East Street.  Nick Thornton, one of our longest standing volunteers, celebrated his 60th birthday on 13th August and has also retired from his duties at the shop.  Many of our customers will…

FREE ADVICE ON YOUR BENEFITS, HOUSING AND CARE PACKAGE! Telephone 01308 424930 or call into Bridport & District Citizens Advice office at 45 South Street and ask for an appointment with the Mencap adviser at Bridport and District Citizens Advice West Dorset Mencap are working with Bridport and District Citizens Advice to help you and…

Thank you very much indeed to local company, Creative Solutions who very kindly designed and printed a wonderful new banner for us!  The banner will be used at all of our events to promote the work that West Dorset Mencap carries out.  In August we are hoping to take part in Bridport Carnival and the…

West Dorset Mencap held a fund raising coffee morning on Saturday 5th May 2018 at the United Church in Bridport.  Bothenhampton Knit and Natter were selling their amazing hand made items plus there were lots of other stalls including Bric-a-Brac, Books & DVDs, Tombola, Cakes, Crafts, Jewellery and a Raffle.  Thank you very much to…

Mencap is the voice of learning disability and are here to support the 1.5 million people in the UK with a learning disability as well as their families.  Their vision is a world where they are valued equally and included.  Every person with a learning disability – no matter how severe their disability – can…