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Valentine's Night with Jukebox Journey at Mencap Newhaven, Lewes & District

Love is in the air at Mencap

Join us for a special Valentine’s Music Evening at Riverside Hall, featuring the fantastic Jukebox Journey, a talented husband-and-wife duo who will be serenading everyone from 8PM onwards. Doors open at 7PM for entry, and the night promises great music, fun, and a wonderful atmosphere. This event is open to the public, with tickets priced…
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Upcoming events at Newhaven Mencap, Lewes & District in January 2025

Upcoming Events in January

Throughout January, Mencap Newhaven, Lewes & District is hosting a variety of exciting events for our members at Riverside Hall. From fun social gatherings to informative workshops, there’s something for everyone to enjoy and get involved in. These events are designed to promote community, learning, and personal growth, offering a supportive and inclusive environment for…
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A.C.Knell & Father Christmas

Mencap Newhaven Raises Over £600 at Successful Christmas Fair

The Mencap Newhaven, Lewes & District club’s Christmas Fair, held this past Saturday, was a fantastic success, raising over £600 to support the vital services the charity provides to individuals with learning disabilities in the local area. Despite the miserable weather, the community turned out in full force to support the local Mencap charity and…
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Newhaven Mencap Christmas Fair 2024

Join Us for the Mencap Christmas Fair in Newhaven – 7th December 2024

The holiday season is just around the corner, and there’s no better way to get into the festive spirit than by attending the Mencap Christmas Fair in Newhaven! Hosted by the Newhaven, Lewes & District Mencap, this popular event takes place on Saturday, 7th December 2024, from 10 AM to 3 PM at the Riverside…
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Our next big Karaoke event

We are pleased to announce A.C.Knell from our committee, whom is also known for running very popular Karaoke events in and around Sussex, has kindly donated his services for FREE for our upcoming Charity Fundraiser held at Riverside Hall on Friday 18th October 2024. Our local Mencap Newhaven, Lewes & District club is self-funded and…
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Nicola Godfrey

In loving memory of Nicola

We’re sad to announce the passing of Nicola Godfrey on Tuesday, aged 49. Nicola was a very popular member of our club and will be sadly missed by all our Volunteers and members. Nicola was a massive Jason Donovan fan, so we will be sure to play some of his hits in her memory tonight!…
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Rick Sharpe at Luna Rossa Italian Restuarant

Rick Sharpe returns to Luna Rossa Italian Restaurant

A good friend and entertainer at Mencap Newhaven, Lewes & District returns to Luna Rossa, the Italian Restuarant in Newhaven on Saturday 13th July 2024. Rick’s eclectic mix of Blues, Soul, Rock, Country, R&B, Rock ‘N’ Roll, Funk and Swing, means there is a song for everyone to enjoy. Do join him for this charity…
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Mencap Trivia Night May 2024

Can’t get enough of our Quiz nights?

Our members love the Quiz Nights at the club. Join us on Saturday 18th May for our Trivia Night at Riverside Hall. Doors open at 6:30pm with the event starting at 7pm. Tickets are £8 per person with up to 6 people per team. Food will be supplied at the event and straight after the…
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The Mayor of Newhaven's Charity Quiz Night

The Mayor’s Charity Quiz night

The Mayor of Newhaven is hosting a Charity Quiz on Saturday 13th April 2024 in aid of our local Mencap club at Newhaven, Lewes & District as well as the local Newhaven Baptist Church Food Bank. The Quiz will be held at our venue, Riverside Hall, West Quay, Newhaven BN9 9BP. £5 per person (max…
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New Mencap website

Did you notice our website has changed?

Our website was looking a bit tired, so it was time for this to be refreshed… Although I run my own DJ business A.C.Knell Entertainment I am also an established Marketing professional with years of experience working with many big and small companies. As a committee member I wanted to give back to this lovely…
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