Braintree Mencap launch petition to save its playscheme
More than 200 people have signed a petition to save a play scheme for children with learning disabilities.
Braintree Mencap only launched the online campaign on Wednesday.
Its play and activity club for children and teenagers is under threat after Essex County Council and NHS Mid Essex withdrew about £40,000 funding this year.
The petition can be signed at www.justletmeplay.org Full story in this week's paper.
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