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60 Years, 60 Stories

As part of our celebrations for our 60th Anniversary we have collected 60 individual stories to describe and record the diverse nature and history of our community. A story for each of our 60 years.

All our stories come from service users, volunteers, trustees, staff and many others who have been involved with Harpenden Mencap over the 60years.

Over the last 60 years we have achieved so much. Residential services for younger and older residents have been built, social groups have been setup, fairs and jumble sales, golf days, cake stalls and all sorts of events have raised money, our shop has thrived, research papers have been written, community links established and a proud and trusted reputation for high standards has been recognised. And so much more.

All these achievements have come from the hard work and determination of many, many people who had a vision to provide and promote services and equality for our people who have learning disabilities. 

All of these stories are part of our Harpenden Mencap history and we've put them together to share on this site and allow others to read them and hear what Harpenden Mencap is all about.  

January 2020

  • 31/01/20

    Stories 54-55

    This week features two of our Trustees; Nick, Harpenden Mencap's Treasurer and Julie, our Chairman.   Like many others involved with Stairways, our relationship as family goes back a long way. It all started when our son, Freddie (see story number 3), started in the children...
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  • 24/01/20

    Stories 52-53

    This week we have a story from our previous fundraising and Events Coordinator Natalie and a story from the fundraising team. My story begins with a telephone call from Patrick Fisher many years ago asking if I would join the General Committee at Harpenden Mencap.   For a few years I...
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  • 13/01/20

    Story 51

    This week features a story about our hugely successful Annual Golf Day, written by an organiser of the event- Matthew Hignell The Harpenden Mencap Golf Day has always had a special place in my diary having grown out of an idea from my wife nine years ago. This year was going to be differe...
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