Eddie's

28/08/2026

Today is Makaton International Awareness Day!

Makaton is a unique communication programme that uses symbols (pictures), signs, (gestures) and speech to enable people to communicate. It supports the development of essential communication skills such as attention and listening, comprehension, memory, recall and organisation of language and expression.

It helps children and adults with communication or learning difficulties - plus families, teachers and professionals around them - taking away communication frustrations and enabling them to connect with the world around them!

The theme of this year is 'Together'. Learn the sign for 'Together', plus others in this fantastic video put together by Maddie, one of our keyworkers from the Keyworker Collaborative, the partnership that we form with Circles Network.

There are a number of fantastic resources available on the Makaton Website, so to learn more, take a look at https://makaton.org/

20/08/2026

Eddie's Artworks Fenland have been working on a Sewing Bee challenge!

Every person we support designed a T-shirt, learning new techniques like Applique & reverse Applique. We used hand embroidery techniques as well as equipment like sewing machines and irons. Some of our lovely bunch also made a few extra items to take home.

Don't these look wonderful?

17/08/2026

Don’t miss out on Camp '26! 🌿🏕️

Each year, we support a fantastic camp for people with a learning disability.—and we’d love you to join us!

Enjoy a fun and relaxing weekend filled with:
🎵 Music
🎤 Karaoke
🌳 Outdoor activities
🍃 Nature and peaceful surroundings
😊 Plenty of opportunities to relax and make new friends

Whether you’ve joined us before or are thinking about coming for the first time, Camp 26 promises to be a wonderful weekend.

We hope to see you there! Please like and share to help us spread the word. 💙

14/08/2026

Eddie's Artworks Fenland had a Summer Disco & BBQ last night, braving the hottest day (who knew😅) with a fabulous turn out!

Free ice lollies and squash to keep everyone cool plus bubble fun with the fans.

We are well supported by Wisbech Phab club who come to our events.

A BIG thank you to Team Eddie's Alan, Pauline & Katrina - without their support these events couldn't happen.

12/08/2026

Looking for some summer fun? Come to Artworks Milton for this year's Summer Event on Saturday 22nd August, between 11am and 2pm!

What to expect:
> Artwork exhibition
> Teddy tombola
> Games
> Raffle
> Tea, coffee, cake and homemade bits and bobs for sale
> Sing and sign with a performance at 12:30pm!

Entry is free, but donations are welcome.

We hope to see you there! ☀️☀️

06/08/2026

Come and join us at Artworks Fenland for a crafty evening of gel plate printing and earring making!

🗓️Friday 21st August, 6pm to 9pm
📍Eddie's Artworks Fenland, Unit 1A Norwood Industrial Estate, PE15 8QD
🎟️£35 per person; all materials included

No experience is needed to enjoy this wonderful event, so don't hesitate to get in touch with Helen Thomas on 07717854549 for tickets.

Take a look at some of Helen's work at: https://www.helenlthomas-artist.com/

We hope to see you there!

23/07/2026

🎙️ Why not have a listen to us on BBC Radio Cambridgeshire this morning during the Foodie Thursday feature?

We had such a wonderful time visiting the studio. The team at the BBC were incredibly welcoming and made us feel right at home… even if we did arrive with two boxes of freshly baked scones and all the trimmings! 😄

A huge thank you to everyone at BBC Radio Cambridgeshire for giving us the opportunity to share the story of Cafe Eddie’s and the fantastic work our co-workers with learning disabilities do every day.

If all that talk of scones has made you hungry, you know where to find us! ☕🍓🫖

Please give this post a like and share to help spread the word and support your local learning disability café. ❤️

Sue Dougan sits in for Chris, discussing the day's news and bringing you the Rewind.

16/07/2026

Come and say Hi

22/06/2026

20/06/2026

What does it mean to be heard?

In our last post of this week we wanted to talk about how people with learning disabilities might be non-verbal or non-speaking - but that doesn't mean they don't have anything to say!

People with learning disabilities may communicate in lots of different ways, including writing, gestures, use of only certain words/phrases, and using Makaton. Makaton is a simple communication method based on British Sign Language that was developed for very young children, and people with learning disabilities or other communication needs.

This year our wonderful theatre group, SPLAT, performed at Cambridge Pride, incorporating Makaton into their performance. Take a look!