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Lloyds Volunteers help promote Leeds Mencap Summer Fayre

~~Lloyds volunteers help promote Leeds Mencap Summer Fayre

The Leeds Mencap Summer Fayre at The Rookery is nearly here and we hope the sun shines as our residential home for 12 adults with learning disabilities in leafy Chapel Allerton opens the doors and welcomes families and locals alike. To ensure everyone knows that the event is happening this Saturday, Leeds Mencap were very fortunate in having staff members from the PPI team of Lloyds bank volunteer for their Day to Make A Difference initiative and distribute flyers in the local area, ticket up for various stalls and generally assist our home get ready for the big day.

Kulwinder Bhamra, who enlisted help and organised her PPI team said this of helping Leeds Mencap get ready for their Summer Fayre; “Thank you so much for having us, it was a great experience for us all as a team and satisfying to know that we were able to help you in this way.”

Leeds Mencap Summer Fayre, sponsored by Hendys Estate Agents is on Saturday 2nd August from 12pm and has so much going on. Not only will it be a great family day out but it also promises to be a great community affair. There will be music from Seven Arts, a bake off competition judged by Judith Meeks of Simply Cakes, children get the chance to have their photo taken with a Minion from the film Despicable Me. There will be lots of arts and craft activities for children to enjoy, refreshments and the chance to have a bit of fun with your siblings, friends or family using the pop-up photo booth.

To enter the bake off competition just bring along your entry on the day for either small cakes, pastries and bread or larger cakes and you could be in with a chance to win a half day baking session with Judith Meeks. For the runners up there are bottles of champagne to win, so let us know if you think you’re baking will rise to the occasion.

Michelle Wilks, Manager at The Rookery has said; “Our staff, resident, and volunteers alike all look forward to the Summer Fayre and enjoy welcoming the local community to our home for adults with learning disabilities. We love the community to see what we are about and are thankful for their help in raising money to improve the lives of children and adults with learning disabilities!” Deborah Jones one of the residents at The Rookery is really looking forward to the day and said this; “I really enjoy the Summer Fayre. I like welcoming people to my home, chatting and making new friends. It’s one of my favourite times of the year, I get to invite people into my beautiful home and enjoy seeing the crowd, it’s fun and entertaining.”

The Summer Fayre takes place at The Rookery, Woodland Lane, LS7 4PD on Saturday 2nd August from 12pm. For further information or to let us know that you are entering the bake off competition, please call Michelle Wilks on 0113 2689598, email michelle.wilks@eedsmencap.org.uk or visit www.leedsmencap.org.uk.

************************************************************************************************************************* About Leeds Mencap: Leeds Mencap is a local and independent charity that provides support for children and adults with a learning disability, along with their families and carers. It has been running since 1953. The charity works with over 300 families and individuals with learning disabilities throughout Leeds every week. Leeds Mencap aims to provide that support, advice and practical help to the whole family, long term and do this thro

ugh a variety of services, including Youth Clubs, Me2 – an inclusive dance project for young people, School Holiday Play Schemes, a Parent/Carer Support Project with various support groups, Sibling Support, the Rookery residential home and the Hawthorn Family Support Centre for families with very young children with a learning disability and much more. The charity supports more than 300 families a week, offering a range of services such as parent support projects, youth clubs, social groups, play schemes and residential care. Although Leeds Mencap is affiliated with National Mencap, the charity is an independently-run charity and has to secure all its own funding.

About Learning Disabilities: A learning disability is caused by the way the brain develops but the causes can vary. Most develop before a baby is born, during birth or because of a serious illness in early childhood. However, sometimes the cause of learning disabilities can’t be found. People who have learning disabilities may find it harder to learn new skills, understand information or to interact with other people. A learning disability is ever-present and usually has a significant impact on a person’s life.

Leeds Mencap recognises that there are many types of learning disabilities. A learning disability can be mild, moderate or severe and some people with a learning disability may also have other physical and emotional conditions. Take a look at an extensive list of types of learning disabilities.

There are an estimated 15,000 people in Leeds with learning disabilities.

Simply Cakes: For over 20 years, Simply Cakes has been making beautiful cakes to suit all sorts of occasions - from wedding cakes designed to order, to cakes for Christenings and all other celebrations and anniversaries. Any design can be created, traditional or contemporary by the award winning baker Judith Meeks. www.simplycakes-leeds.co.uk

Hendys Estate Agents: Are specialists in what they do – selling and letting property in a focussed area. Name any road in Chapel Allerton and its environs and they will have sold or let properties there. Established since 1999, they have sold many properties more than once! http://www.hendys.co.uk/

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