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Winter 2016
Welcome This is the Burgess Autistic Trust. They joined mcch in April 2016. They help people with autism. This is St Andrews in Maidstone. We did up the building and made 9 new flats. People living here have support with their mental health. This is Mill House in Maidstone. We did up the building and made 7 new flats. People living here have learning disabilities.
This is Nathan with his rabbit. Nathan has his own flat in Hastings. The staff give him some support to do things by himself. He likes going in town. He likes going cycling. 2
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Afternoon tea
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When: Friday 24 February 2017
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11am - 2pm
Where: Rianos, 33 Tonbridge Road, Maidstone, Kent ME16 8RX
£25 per person
You will get a free glass of Prosecco and 1 strip of raffle tickets.
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How to book tickets: www.mcch.org.uk/tea Katie 01622 722487 k.peckham@mcch.org.uk
Blues Brothers
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When: Saturday 4 February 2017
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7.30pm - 11.30pm Where: Ditton Community Centre Kiln Barn Road Ditton, Aylesford ME20 6AH £12 adults £8 children (5-16) Children under 5 go free
Blues Brothers Little Brother will be performing.
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How to book tickets: www.mcch.org.uk/blues Katie 01622 722487 k.peckham@mcch.org.uk Winter 2016
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Thank you! Prudential RideLondon-Surrey 100 David, Sue and Joy. How much? £3,500
Thames Path Challenge 50km walk Liz, Nicola, Debbie and Jo. How much? £1,708.49
Leybourne Lake open water swimming How much? £335
Hart and Rushmoor Wellbeing Centre music group Donation by the Hart and Rushmoor Rotary Clubs. How much? £900
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What did you do today?
I saw my friends
What did you do today?
Stories Some people can tell you their story.
Some people cannot tell you their story. This is because they cannot speak easily or because they cannot remember well.
We help you make things to help you remember your story. This is a motorcycle helmet.
This is Stan. He made the motorcycle helmet. Stan loves motorcycles.
These are some memory boxes. Inside are pictures, objects and photos to help someone remember their story. Winter 2016
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This is Pat Pat is 80 years old. She has moved into her new flat.
Tuck by Truck in Herne Bay
Table Tennis England gave Tuck by Truck some table tennis bats and balls. They play at break-times. Tuck by Truck got a certificate at the Kent and Medway Healthy Business Awards. They got this for helping people to be more healthy.
Are you looking for support? Call us free on 0800 028 28 15 mcch One Hermitage Court Hermitage Lane Maidstone Kent ME16 9NT www.mcch.org.uk
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mcch is a registered charity our number is 1156486