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  • How To Spot A Scam - A Workshop

    How To Spot A Scam - A Workshop

    Lately, it has been reported that there has been an increase in online and offline fraudulent scams. At our online workshop, we learn all about how to identify one! Read more

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    “I’m so Chuffed!” - Max’s Supported Internship joy!

    Read all about how Max's hard work, dedication, enthusiasm and skill set, have led him from Supported Internship to full time employment - in the middle of a global pandemic! Read more

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    Evil Town – Nigel’s Christmas Nightmare

    A Christmas song with a Halloween twist! Our music group gets together over Zoom to create something special for Christmas. Read more

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    Books Beyond Words

    bemix groups trial and review new book, due to be released by Beyond Words. The book is about pregnancy, childbirth and parenting. Come and see what we thought! Read more

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“I’m so Chuffed!” - Max’s Supported Internship joy!

“I’m so Chuffed!” - Max’s Supported Internship joy!

Read all about how Max's hard work, dedication, enthusiasm and skill set, have led him from Supported Internship to full time employment - in the middle of a global pandemic! Read more

Published: 8th February, 2021

Author: Rosina Sharrock

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Amplified - Turning Up the Volume!

Amplified - Turning Up the Volume!

Upgrading our Studio means we can turn up the volume to give people with learning difficulties and/or autism an even louder voice in the local music industry. Read more

Published: 27th November, 2019

Updated: 4th December, 2019

Author: Louise Allen

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Banging the drum!

Banging the drum!

Tom Wiles is a freelance drummer who has been using support from Life Choices to develop his drumming business, set up a new website and prepare for a gig at Ronnie Scott's jazz club in London. Read more

Published: 8th May, 2019

Updated: 1st July, 2019

Author: Louise Allen

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Being heard as art

Being heard as art

Sittingbourne's Creative Media and Digital Arts Group have been involved in creating a sound art installation for the Turner Contemporary to celebrate this year's Turner Prize. Read more

Published: 26th July, 2019

Author: Louise Allen

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bemix are back at Festability!

bemix are back at Festability!

"Where music meets disability" - a vibrant festival in Birchington, Kent on Saturday 11th May. Come and join us! Read more

Published: 8th May, 2019

Updated: 1st July, 2019

Author: Louise Allen

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bemix's "Not in the Pub" Quiz

Risky Business Supporter and Discovery Catering member, Sam Barnard, hosted bemix's first online "Not in the Pub" quiz. Read more

Published: 8th July, 2020

Author: Louise Allen

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Books Beyond Words

Books Beyond Words

bemix groups trial and review new book, due to be released by Beyond Words. The book is about pregnancy, childbirth and parenting. Come and see what we thought! Read more

Published: 6th December, 2020

Updated: 8th February, 2021

Author: Rosina Sharrock

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Climbing the Mountain of our Fears

Climbing the Mountain of our Fears

Will grows in confidence as he conquers his fear of heights with the Be Seen, Be Heard group. Read more

Published: 10th April, 2019

Updated: 24th July, 2020

Author: Louise Allen

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Community Co-Designing to Raise the Sittingbourne Barn

Community Co-Designing to Raise the Sittingbourne Barn

Community groups working together, using traditional construction techniques to create an installation for Art in the Park at Milton Creek Country Park on 10th August. Read more

Published: 5th August, 2019

Author: Louise Allen

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Co-Production in Risky Business - A Spotlight on Supporter, Sam

Co-Production in Risky Business - A Spotlight on Supporter, Sam

Sam Barnard is a professional actor, group member and paid Supporter. He is also an advocate for equal representation of actors with learning disabilities. Read more

Published: 10th June, 2019

Updated: 20th September, 2019

Author: Louise Allen

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Creativity and Innovation - Groups in Lockdown

Creativity and Innovation - Groups in Lockdown

A bit of distance won't stop our groups from connecting, creating and being seen and heard in society. [Photo taken before social distancing] Read more

Published: 12th May, 2020

Updated: 13th May, 2020

Author: Louise Allen

Comments: 1

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Dan's Great Journey: From Life Choices to a New Life

Dan's Great Journey: From Life Choices to a New Life

How support with Life Choices helped Dan move into his own house. Read more

Published: 7th June, 2018

Updated: 6th December, 2019

Author: Louise Allen

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Delicacy and Skill - A Life Choices Story

Delicacy and Skill - A Life Choices Story

One man's story of how support with Life Choices has changed his life. Read more

Published: 4th June, 2018

Updated: 6th December, 2019

Author: Louise Allen

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Discovery Catering: the beginning

Discovery Catering: the beginning

The second ever bemix radio show, produced back in 2013. This time, visiting the Discovery Catering group. Read more

Published: 29th October, 2020

Updated: 30th October, 2020

Author: Rosina Sharrock

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Eco Shed member "branches" out into chainsaw art

Garry joined The Chainsaw Wizard for work experience in producing larger artworks. Read more

Published: 10th April, 2019

Updated: 1st July, 2019

Author: Louise Allen

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Evil Town – Nigel’s Christmas Nightmare

Evil Town – Nigel’s Christmas Nightmare

A Christmas song with a Halloween twist! Our music group gets together over Zoom to create something special for Christmas. Read more

Published: 20th December, 2020

Author: Rosina Sharrock

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How To Spot A Scam - A Workshop

How To Spot A Scam - A Workshop

Lately, it has been reported that there has been an increase in online and offline fraudulent scams. At our online workshop, we learn all about how to identify one! Read more

Published: 21st February, 2021

Updated: 24th February, 2021

Author: Rosina Sharrock

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Isolation Maybe - bemixers release a single

Isolation Maybe - bemixers release a single

Distance Won't Stop the Music! How songwriting has helped us through lockdown. Read more

Published: 28th July, 2020

Updated: 6th November, 2020

Author: Louise Allen

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Mental Health for All

Mental Health for All

The rate of mental health problems in people with a learning disability and/or autism is up to double that of the general population. The need for support has increased since the Coronavirus pandemic. Here we look how bemix has been responding to this need. Read more

Published: 21st October, 2020

Updated: 6th November, 2020

Author: Louise Allen

Comments: 1

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No Labels No Walls

No Labels No Walls

bemix were recently invited to take part in No Labels No Walls - We Are One! an international digital festival celebrating and promoting diversity. Read all about it! Read more

Published: 29th October, 2020

Author: Rosina Sharrock

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Our very first Audiobox show - Rocky and the Natives

Our very first Audiobox show - Rocky and the Natives

We're working through our Audiobox archives. Here is a gem - our very first show! Read more

Published: 2nd October, 2020

Comments: 1

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Peer Support - Mental Health and Wellbeing

Peer Support - Mental Health and Wellbeing

When the Coronavirus pandemic hit, people’s mental health also took a hit - here is how bemix responded via peer support. Read more

Published: 4th November, 2020

Updated: 8th November, 2020

Author: Rosina Sharrock

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People with learning difficulties have the power to effect positive change

People with learning difficulties have the power to effect positive change

We work together to use the power we have as an organisation to make choices that support equality, encourage inclusion and protect the freedom of people, animals and the environment. Read more

Published: 17th April, 2019

Updated: 10th July, 2019

Author: Louise Allen

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The Lockdown Interviews - Jemma Freeman & John Robb

The Lockdown Interviews - Jemma Freeman & John Robb

During lockdown, bemix's Audiobox radio show interviewed musicians. The interviews are now available on MixCloud. Read more

Published: 2nd October, 2020

Updated: 6th December, 2020

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