

#GivingTuesday 2025
After the crazy couple of weeks of Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals, all designed to encourage us to spend, spend, spend, do you know what follows? Giving Tuesday , an international day of giving - when we think about giving back rather than consuming more, and a reminder of the value of making a difference to charitable causes. There are many ways that you can support us here at LB Mencap. In exciting news, we have been selected for the Tesco Stronger Starts customer vo


URGENT: Could 2026 be the year YOU make a difference? Join us as new leader for High 5s.
How does a new opportunity to kick start your 2026 sound? Are you interested in giving back to your community? ✅ Would you like to expand your skill set, lead a brilliantly committed team, and provide exciting and invaluable opportunities to young people with learning disabilities and additional needs? ✅ Do you have experience of running a youth group, weekly club or community-based activities for children and young people? ✅ And are you available on a Thursday evening for a


Catch us in the LBO
Exciting news! You can find a lovely article about us this week in the Leighton Buzzard Observer with lots of information about how to...
Could you be the next leader of High 5s?
Are you interested in giving back to your community? Do you have experience of running a youth group or weekly club? Would you like to expand your skill set, lead a brilliantly committed team, and provide exciting and invaluable opportunities to young people with learning disabilities and additional needs? And are you available on a Thursday evening for a couple of hours, with additional time to put towards planning? Then becoming a volunteer Leader at High 5s might just be


We are looking for new leaders of High 5s
Are you interested in giving back to your community? Do you have experience of running a youth group or weekly club? Would you like to...


Christmas has landed at LB Mencap
Lanterns, snowflakes, decorations and Christmas trees were a plenty this week at High 5s. We spent some time at Opportunity Group...


Why not join the High 5s waiting list?
High 5s have been having lots of fun so far this term, and spaces have become available for new people to join. This means our waiting...


High 5s end the term in the treetops
The last session of High 5s this summer took place at Go Ape for a fun-filled, family session in the trees. The trip was made possible...


Hockey at High 5s
The Leighton Buzzard Hockey Club came to visit High 5s and the weather was nice enough to enjoy playing outside. One of our members was...


Simple sensory play idea
Lots of fun was had at High 5s last night with the flour sensory play. Such a simple, fun activity but a little bit messy! Even the...




















