About MyCommunity Penrith
My Community Penrith is a community-led initiative working to create a more inclusive and connected local area for people with learning disabilities, neurodivergence, and the wider community. It is part of a national Royal Mencap programme, with Penrith selected as one of a small number of locations across the UK to develop this work.
The project works closely with local people to understand what is working well and what could be improved, co‑producing activities and opportunities that benefit everyone. Its aim is to make Penrith a better place to live for all, promoting inclusion, friendship, and wellbeing.
What MyCommunity does
My Community Penrith delivers a wide range of inclusive activities and services, including:
- Community events, social activities, and workshops
- Volunteer opportunities and community engagement projects
- The Gig Buddies programme, pairing volunteers with people with learning disabilities to attend social events together
- Peer support groups and opportunities for co-production
- Inclusive creative projects such as media, podcasts, and film-making
- A flexible community space for meetings, activities, and local groups
These activities are designed to reduce isolation, build confidence, and strengthen connections across the community.
See What's Been Happening With MyCommunity
MyCommunity Website
The MyCommunity Penrith website (www.mycommunitypenrith.co.uk) acts as a central hub for:
- Upcoming events and activities
- Information about their mission and projects
- Ways to get involved, including volunteering and partnerships
- News, updates, and community stories
It provides accessible information and encourages local people to connect, participate, and help shape future activities.
Make A Difference
Café4Eden
Support Through Shopping
...
KOG ...
Strategies for Wellbeing starting at 10am on Thursday 12th November at Penrith Hospital.
To book your free ticket, click on the link below 👇
www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/north-cumbria-wellbeing-service-26470411849 ...
Halloween party in #Whitehaven
27th October 1-3pm
Deaf/hard of hearing children and parents
CODAs (children of deaf parents) all welcome. #deaf #hardofhearing #CODAs #BSL ...
If you think you’d like to have a go competing at the British Down Syndrome Swimming Champs 2026, JUST DO IT. November 21st & 22nd
Near Gatwick airport.
⏱️Entries close this Sunday⏱️
dss-gb.org/sign-up/ (Link in bio)
#swimming #downsyndrome #downsyndromeswimming ...
Join Heather for a spooktacular night of local Ghost stories.
Thursday 29th October-7-9pm
At The General James Wolfe Penrith
The bar will be open and food available from their menu too!
Did you know The General Wolfe (Formerly loose Moose) used to be a funeral Parlour!!!! Wonder if anyone is still there?
#GhostStory #Halloween #Hauntings ...
This content isn't available at the moment ...
This content isn't available at the moment
When this happens, it's usually because the owner only shared it with a small group of people, changed who can see it, or it's been deleted.Here's what's on this week at BlueJam ☺️ We're really looking forward to Lakes Deer Fest - an epic celebration of deer, art and nature - at Rheged on Saturday (9:30am-5:30pm). We'll be there all day - it's free to attend and all ages are welcome. As part of the event we'll be premiering 'Song of the Deer' from 1-2pm and it would be particularly wonderful to have you join us then. You can book your free tickets for Song of the Deer here:
rheged.com/event/stories-and-songs-of-the-wild/?date=20261010 ...
All groups are running as normal next week, apart from our teen to 25 where we have staff/volunteer holidays booked in. Please contact if you would like anymore information about any of our groups either by phone or email. ...