Affiliated to Royal Mencap Society
Cobtree Hall, Willington Street, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 8EB
01622 670 464
maidstonemencap.org
Newsletter Autumn 2016
Building & Roof WorksThank you all for your understanding and cooperation during this disruptive period of restoration works at Cobtree Hall.
We are thrilled with the results so far…our roof is now moss free & watertight and our walls have been repaired and made safe.
THANK YOU FOR ALL YOUR FUNDRAISING EFFORTS WHICH HAVE MADE THIS POSSIBLE!
Please keep giving…there’s plenty more to do!
The Maidstone Mencap Team
We have had some staff changes in recent months. If you have any queries please contact the relevant staff member below…
Cobtree Playschool Manager & Child and Young Person Welfare Manager – Liane Morris
Youth Club Manager –
Susan O’Connor
Junior Gateway & Holiday Club Manager –
Rebecca Altieri
Via
Senior Gateway –
Carolyn Piper & Marlene Ives
Centre Coordinator –
Sarah Heath
Visit our website
/ Cobtree Playschool News
A registered provider of Nursery Education for 2 to 5 year olds
Term Dates
First Day of Term 2 – Monday 31 October
Last Day of Term 2 – Thurs 15 December
First Day of Term 3 –Tuesday 3 January
Last Day of Term 3 – Thursday 9 February
Volunteers needed… We desperately need more volunteer one to one helpers. Please let us know if you could donate some time each week to Playschool.
Christmas Events
Tues 13December – Christmas Nativity
Thurs 15 December – Christmas Party
Calling all Elves!We need volunteer elves for our Christmas Bazaar on Saturday 26 November! Please ask staff for details.
Junior GatewayNews
A fun-filled Saturday morning Club for
5 to 15 year olds
We offer various activities at the club including soft play, sensory play, cooking, craft, Wii and Lego.
Term 2 Dates
5 - 10 year olds:
Saturday 8 October
Saturday 22 October
Saturday 12 November
Saturday 10 December
11 - 15 year olds:
Saturday 5 November
Saturday 19 November
Saturday 3 December
Saturday 17 December
Fund Raising Events!
COME ALONG & SUPPORT US…. put the FUN into FUNDRAISING!!
- Apple Pie Quiz Night – Saturday 29 October
Contact Rita on 07790 643218
- Christmas Bazaar – Saturday 26November…Come and see Father Christmas in his Grotto!
Contact Rita on 07790 643218
- Christmas Concert with theDetling Singers – Saturday 10 December
Contact Ann on 07548 152201
We depend on fundraising to keep all our services going so please, please continue to support our events in2017.
If you are not able to attend but would like to donate, just send us a text!
TextMMCH42 followed by the amount you wish to give to 70070
We receive 100% of this donation / Youth Club News
A social Club for 16 to 25 year old on the 1st and 3rd Thursday evening
each month
AtYouth Club, we go bowling, do the low ropes, trampolining, have art sessions and make use of the Hall and Mote Park. At our Hall we have table football, pool, basket-ball hoop, football, ball pool and sensory room
Enquire with the Manager for details.
Senior Gateway
A Friday evening social club for 16 year olds and beyond!
What does October hold?...
21 October
Eyes down for Bingo. Making Halloween masks.
28 October
Halloween party with shandy bar and disco with Kelvin Lux. We are also treating all to Sausage & Chips….Yummy!
We are hoping that Richard the magician will perform his magic for us soon.
WE NEED YOU!..
Donations for Raffle Prizes at our Christmas Bazaar & Concert
Do you have any unwanted gifts, toiletries, non-perishable foods, perfumes etc cluttering up your home? If so, we would gratefully receive them as prizes for our Christmas Raffle. Please give them to a member of staff. (No books please)
We also need cakes to sell at the Christmas Bazaar. THANK YOU! / Do you like Yoga or would you like to try it? Are you looking for a local friendly class to join?
There is a weekly Yoga class at Cobtree Hall (Monday evenings)…fees are donated to Playschool! Ask staff for details.
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And finally – Thanks again for your on-going support. It’s a little early but….Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!