Watford Mencap charity news - Watford Observer

Runners brave weather in another successful Watford 10k

5:04pm Friday 11th May 2012

Despite the rain, Cassiobury Park was filled with over 1500 runners and supporters who participated in Bank Holiday Monday’s 10K Charity Fun Run. The event sold out in advance for the first time.

Artwork depicting the history of Watford Mencap unveiled in Rickmansworth.

4:43pm Friday 11th May 2012

An artwork depicting the history of Watford Mencap, which celebrated its Diamond Jubilee last year, has been unveiled at the charity’s offices in Rickmansworth.

Ricky School Success for Watford Mencap

3:22pm Friday 27th April 2012

Three Year 9 girls from Rickmansworth School did a sterling job at the Youth and Philanthropy Initiative (YPI) Grand Final. Sponsored by Capital Shopping Centres Group PLC, it took place on Tuesday 24th April at Rickmansworth School. Monique Page, Mariam Abbas and Aisha Waheed beat 6 other finalists to the first prize of £3000 for their chosen charity, Watford Mencap.

WD40s make the joints move smoothly

3:03pm Tuesday 10th April 2012

A group of Mums from Rickmansworth has decided to run the Watford 10k for the first time.

Camelot runners get set for fun in Watford Mencap cause

11:49am Tuesday 3rd April 2012

Gold Sponsor for Watford’s premier annual fun run submit a staff team

Barry Bray running London Marathon for Watford Mencap

2:15pm Thursday 22nd March 2012

A Network Rail cost manager from Canterbury, Barry Bray, has decided to run the London Marathon for Watford Mencap in memory of his father-in-law, Ron Hutton, who died last November. Ron, who lived in Rudolph Road, Bushey, will be remembered as an indefatigable fundraiser for Watford Mencap. Barry recalls, ‘Ron used to be out in his estate car collecting milk bottle tops and for jumble sales, and he used to help out with swimming at the old Watford Baths behind the Town Hall.’ Barry, 53, is married to Ros, twin sister of Monica Hutton who lives in Watford Mencap’s residential home, Hillside, in Pinner Road. She first came there during her late mother’s illness in 1974. Local parents of young women with learning disabilities clubbed together to open Hillside in 1970, at a time when many people were shut away in institutions.

Tough Guy RaIses £2066 for Watford Mencap

6:42pm Thursday 8th March 2012

A Camelot manager has gone through mud and electric shocks for Watford Mencap Children's Centre

Watford Mencap is Outstanding - it's Official

3:00pm Wednesday 15th February 2012

Watford Mencap Children’s Centre is celebrating after Ofsted recently awarded their work an ‘Outstanding’ rating.

Flipping Fun in Rickmansworth!

2:55pm Tuesday 24th January 2012

Entries open for Rickmansworth Pancake Race in aid of Watford Mencap

Tough Guy Raises Money for Children’s Centre

4:22pm Tuesday 3rd January 2012

On the 29th January, Camelot UK Lotteries Limited employee, Paul Clarke, will be taking on the ‘Tough Guy’ challenge in order to raise money for Watford Mencap’s Children’s Centre.