A Ledbury-based charity is celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2022 – and there’s an action-packed calendar of events planned to support the milestone celebration.

Megan Baker House runs services for adults and children with neurological motor disorders using a learning method called conductive education.

The charity’s patron, Jo Brand, kicks off the celebrations in Hereford on January 27 in a joint fundraiser for Megan Baker House (MBH) and The Courtyard.

In Born Lippy: an evening with Jo Brand, Jo will be in conversation with Sybil Ruscoe, talking about her career, film, TV script and book-writing, presenting, acting roles and passions in life.

Rugby fans will be delighted to know that they can book an exclusive Match Day experience at Sixways Stadium in Worcester on March 12, when the Worcester Warriors take on the Exeter Chiefs.

During what promises to be a gripping game, MBH guests will have allocated seats in the stands and enjoy a hot buffet lunch, tea, coffee, and soup at half-time. The event also offers an exclusive pre-match player appearance.

On April 24, the charity is holding its 2022 Cyclothon, sponsored by Leominster Motors.

Participants can peddle their way along a 12.5 or 47-mile route through the Herefordshire and Shropshire countryside and every mile that’s cycled will have the added benefit of raising vital funds for MBH. 

In the summer, plans include an authentic Indian evening at Ledbury Rugby Club, a charity golf day, the chance to take on a sponsored 20-mile walk and a celebratory afternoon tea party.

There will also be a day’s racing at Hereford Racecourse, the annual Mud Bath at Eastnor Castle in October and, to round off the year’s fundraising events, there will be a grand ball at the Bank House Hotel in Worcester.

Lee Gough, CEO of Megan Baker House, said: “Megan Baker House has been helping children and adults who suffer from movement issues caused by motor disabilities for 20 years and it seems only right that we should celebrate this milestone in our history.

“As a registered charity, we receive no statutory funding and must raise £1,000 per day to continue operating. We’re always looking for fun new ways to fundraise and to put on events that everyone can enjoy and get involved with.”  

Using Conductive Education, Megan Baker House helps improve the outcomes for those with a wide range of motor disorders such as Cerebral Palsy, Developmental Coordination Delay (Dyspraxia), Parkinson’s, Multiple Sclerosis, Stroke, and other acquired brain injuries.