Bedford Mencap Playscheme

01/03/2026

Hi all,

Wanted to keep you in the loop. We’ve been visiting / communicating with lots of schools and possible venues. We aim to ensure it’s the right venue, as far as possible.

As you know we need an accessible, safe, secure venue that can accommodate all ages - making it tricky.

Lots of local schools have been very kind to show us around & try and support.

Thanks for your patience everyone whilst we try and sort this to ensure we can get it right.

Lauren 😀

01/02/2026

Hello all,

We’ve had loads of emails and messages about this years scheme. We’re still in the process of securing a venue, and we’re unable to start any booking process before we’ve done that.

As you can understand we want to have as many of the details sorted as we can before we send this out, including venue, staffing, funding etc so we have a better picture of what we can offer.

Thanks for your patience.

Lauren

19/01/2026

16/01/2026

Next week is Wellbeing Week!

Take a look at the interactive calendar on the Local Offer to find out what is happening.

There are a range of activities and workshops to celebrate physical and mental wellbeing.

Get involved and feel good this January!

13/10/2025

🌟 New Sunday Morning SEND Clubs – Spaces Available! 🌟

⚽️ Multi-Sports Jigsaw Club
A welcoming, supportive environment where every child can move, play, and shine! Through fun games and specially adapted activities, children can explore new sports and skills whilst getting active and enjoying success at their own pace 🥇

🌈 Rainbow Sensory Play
A bright, engaging experience filled with soft play, inflatables, and sensory adventures. Each session offers a calm and joyful space designed to support exploration, creativity, and connection ✨

**First Session FREE**

For more info comment below ‘interested’ now 🧡 Bedford Borough Parent Carer Forum Bedford Borough Local Offer

25/09/2025

Navigating SEND- in person event on Thursday 2nd October. Contact Bedford Borough Parent Carer Forum to book your place now.

08/08/2025

We had the lovely spectrum_community_arts in yesterday!!
They’ve got lots happening over the summer for children of all ages 4-17 and some sessions for ages 18-25 too.

These sessions are funded and are free so please do book on. They’re simply fabulous!

A link to all their info on the website: https://www.spectrumca.co.uk/sensoryexplorationworkshops

There is also have a video that shows what it's like in one of the sensory story workshops here: https://youtu.be/iLJaxP0rRRw

Get involved!

06/08/2025

Swimming made us all hungry! 🏊 🍪

06/08/2025

Always smiling 🤩

06/08/2025

Forest school 🌳 🐝 🪵

06/08/2025

Fun, fun, messy fun 🌟