The Mencap calendar produced in 2007 was created under the ICONS theme, through the eyes and talents of people with learning disabilities. Each picture has been drawn by a person with a learning disability, and was chosen to represent one month in the calendar. On this page, you can explore these artworks in more detail and read what the artists had to say about their works.

Dame Judi Dench I am delighted to be able to support the project that Mencap is running in association with ICONS of England. A calendar of art by children with a learning disability is a wonderful way to include the people that Mencap works so hard to help. Each Calendar sold helped make a difference to the lives of people with a learning disability.
Blackpool Tower by Andrew Welbourne, Greenmeadows Special School
"Blackpool Tower reminds me of lovely caravan holidays with my family."
"FA cup" Painting by Ben Revell, Northcott Special School
"Football is the main sport in England and nearly everyone enjoys it."
"Angel of the North" by Thomas Lawson, Greenmeadows Special School
"The Angel of the North inspires me. I wonder how it has been built with hundreds of nuts and bolts."
"The Cricket Ground" Painting by Ammar Pervaiz
"I like Cricket, and I am good at bowling too."
"Telephone Box" Painting by Michael Young, Harrow Gateway Club
"I have never drawn a phone box, usually I draw dogs or cats."
"HMS Victory" Painting by Duncan Elliot, Baycroft School
"HMS Victory is a special old warship that made some of England's history at the battle of Trafalgar."
"Big Red Bus" Drawing by Yvette Sanderson, Peartree School
" I drew a big red bus because a big red bus is English and I want to go on it one day."
"House of Parliament" Painting by Kingsley Headford, Ethel Tipple Special School
"Our local MP came to visit our school. This is a picture of where he works." Kingsley was also featured in the local Norfolk news for his award winning entry of the Houses of Parliament. His choice to pursue a career with his artwork is truly inspirational!
"Cup of Tea" Painting by Paul Hammond, St Johns Special School
"People in the 1960's and 1970's used to drink lots of cups of tea."
"Rose Garden" Painting by Susan Wilson, Friary Services
"I drew this because in England people grow roses in their front garden."
"Fish and Chips" Painting by David Harroway, Northcott special school.
"All over England, there are fish and chip shops, and I love fish and chips."
"Union Jack and Minora" Painting by Jack Rothband, Centre Academy
"Because Britain is one of the places that has not been anti-semetic and that is very much appreciated."