Thanet Thinkers in Margate is on from 1-3pm on Tuesdays at Wetherspoons, The Pavillon, in Ramsgate. This is aimed at people with a learning difficulty who live independently and receive little or no other support.
Thanet Thinkers provides opportunities to:
- Meet new friends
- Talk about things that are important to you
- Get involved with the local community
- Get information that enables you to stay independent
If you need support to access the group or participate, please bring your support with you.
A GOLD success story: Empowering individuals with a learning difficulty
Friday, 08 March 2024
KM is a caring individual with a learning difficulty in her early thirties, who has achieved great success with the support from the GOLD team. KM relocated to the UK from abroad with her parents; she had a working visa but faced the huge challenge of building a new life in a new country. Struggling
- Published in GOLD
GOLD partners with local artist to create ‘Icons of Ramsgate’
Wednesday, 06 December 2023
The Icons of Ramsgate project was developed by Ramsgate artist, Carson Parkin-Fairley and its aim was to shine a light on the residents of Ramsgate. Carson delivered a series of workshops with the East Kent Mencap GOLD group, Pie Factory Music, and a local women’s social group, The Screaming Mary Club. Icon artworks were created
ASDA Foundation donate to the GOLD Café Club
Thursday, 17 August 2023
Our GOLD (Getting On with Learning Difficulties) project was delighted to receive a donation of £600 from the ASDA Foundation for their Thursday Café Club. Tracey from the Broadstairs ASDA Store popped over to present the cheque to an enthusiastic group at the club in Ramsgate. The group are all adults with a learning difficulty
- Published in Fundraising, GOLD, News
GOLD talk about working with Canterbury Christ Church University
Thursday, 29 June 2023
During Learning Disability Week we spoke with the GOLD (Getting On with Learning Difficulties) group about their collaboration with Canterbury Christ Church University to assist nursing students with their training and hear what they think about it. Fiona Wonford, GOLD Project Manager, Daniel Marsden, Senior Lecturer and Professional Lead in Learning Disabilities at Canterbury Christ Church University,
