Volunteers at Mencap Ceredigion have been busy in the last few months preparing for the opening of its new Aberaeron Gateway Club which will now be meeting every Wednesday evening at the Prince of Wales Pub, Aberaeron.

Over 50 people attended its recent launch at The Prince of Wales pub which was opened officially by County Councillor and Aberaeron Town Council Chairman Mrs Elizabeth Evans. The highlight of the evening was the cutting of the cake by Mrs Brenda Thomson, the wife of the late Mr Alan Thomson, who had been Chairman of the charity for many years.

Jan Kench committee member said : "We were delighted to have Brenda with us on this special night both she and Alan were hard working supporters of our branch, Alan is missed but we know he would have been thrilled about the evening and all our plans for the future."

All the work that Mencap Ceredigion do in the county is done by volunteers. The programme for the club is now underway and full of great activities. Ring 01239 711112 for details or email mencapceredigon@outlook.com or follow them on facebook for up-dates.