Gateway Kidz Club We are the AFTER MONTHS of planning, Chelmsford Mencap launched the new Gateway Kidz Club for children between 5 and 16 years on Tuesday, 20th June 2006. The club was officially opened by the Deputy Mayor and Mayoress of Chelmsford cutting the ribbon, which was followed by a speech of thanks from Charity president Peter Turrall. The entertainment was provided by Dance 21 and the senior Gateway Dance Team, led by their teacher Jean Hunter. Afterwards, everybody enjoyed a free buffet provided by Chelmsford Mencap; a raffle on the night raised over £70 for the new club. Jane Inman as the Club Coordinator, who will be overall responsible for the club, and Dominique Contant as Play Leader, who will spend all of her time with the children, were warmly welcomed. If your child would like to join please contact the Coordinator, Jane Inman, on 01371 874062 0r email jane@csp-uk.com. Children must be between 5 – 16 years and members of Chelmsford Mencap before they can apply to go on the Gateway Kidz Club waiting list. Fees are payable on a termly basis due to the high numbers of people interested. The club runs during term time only every Tuesday at the Springfield Park Baptist Church Hall off Springfield Park Road, Chelmsford.
And Finally . . . OUR WEBSITE is up and running, thanks to the hard work of Greg Stuttle and several other committee members. Thank you also to Lodge Information Service, who put a lot of time and effort into designing our site, we think it looks fantastic now! We would like to know what you think about our website, so why don’t you visit us on
www.extra21.org.uk and let us know your views.
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champions “WE ARE the Champions” is the theme of this year’s Special Service for people with Learning Disabilities at 2.30 p.m. on Sunday 1st October in Chelmsford Cathedral. The event is organised by Chelmsford Mencap and will consist of drama, musical items, dance and readings. Societies, Clubs and organisations in Essex have been invited to attend with families and friends or to take part in the Service. Simon Baldock from BBC Essex will compere the proceedings and a “special” guest from the athletic world has been invited to say a few words on his achievements. If you would like more information contact Peter Turrall on 01245 251494 or e mail peter.turrall@ tiscali.co.uk
Volunteers Wanted COULD YOU spare some time to help organize events for the teenagers in our group? We would like to provide regular entertainment options for this age group, such as bowling, football, dance nights, trips to the cinema or town etc, but need more people to help. Please ring me on 01245 351161 if you would like to support this new initiative.