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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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In loving memory of Harry

In loving memory of Harry

We are sad to announce that Harry who was a valued member of the local Mencap club in Newhaven, Lewes & District has passed away. Harry loved his music and was a member of the Rock Choir. He also loved having his hair dyed different colours. Harry’s memorial will be taking place on Saturday 23rd…
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Fashion Show

Fashion Show

It’s nearly time to turn some heads We are pleased to share with you our upcoming Fashion Show working with our friends at the The Rotary Club of Newhaven Coast West. The event will be held on the afternoon at Mencap – Newhaven & Lewes Riverside Hall on Saturday 6th April 2024, hosted by Traveling…
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We raised over £354 during our Jumble Sale!

We are pleased to announce that with your generation donations we were able to raise over £354 during our recent Jumble Sale at Riverside Hall in Newhaven. Our selection of men’s clothes, children’s toys and books were available during our Jumble Sale on Saturday 24th February 2024 and the event was well attended. Thank you…
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Our Karaoke event raised over £170!

Our resident Marketing Commitee member A.C.Knell from A.C.Knell Entertainment returned to host another Karaoke Event for all our members. This was a well attended Summer event and we saw a great selection of talented singers coming out of their shell whilst singing their hearts out at the event. Photos are below and we are so…
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