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.
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Penrith MyCommunity
Make A Difference
We are at Thacka Beck #penrith with Stomping Ground today, BlueJam Arts are here with their musical magic too. Why not pop along to say hello. ... See MoreSee Less
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Cumbria youth ask survey. ... See MoreSee Less
Maximus loves getting out and about. Last weekend he visited Long Meg and her daughters after raspberry picking.
Long Meg and her Daughters is one of the largest stone circles in Britain, dating back to around 3500 BC. Named after a 3.6-metre-tall red sandstone monolith (Long Meg) and its adjacent circle of 66 glacial erratic stones (the Daughters), the site is famously aligned with the setting sun of the winter solstice.
#DownSyndrome #WouldntChangeAThing #Summer ... See MoreSee Less
Looking forward to this on Friday 💜 🌿 🦋
Why not pop along to say hello.Please share!
🌼Join us for Wild Play Days in Penrith! 11am-2pm. Drop in, bring a picnic & stay for as long as you like.🌿
Interactive music from BlueJam Arts (first 2 dates only)
Sensory tent from My Community- Eden
Live music from Eden Valley Artistic Network
Craft & play from The Outside Club
Nature play & crafts from us!
Come and make memories in the great outdoors 🦋
Made possible by Penrith Town Council Cumbria ... See MoreSee Less
PUBLIC MEETING: Westmorland and Furness Council has organised a Public Meeting tomorrow, Tuesday 28 July, on the future of Applethwaite Green Care Home in Windermere, from 6pm to 7.30pm at Ladyholme Community Centre. For more information on the consultation visit consult.westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk/adult-social-care/applethwaite-green/ ... See MoreSee Less
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