Smiles for Sibs Open Event - Saturday 4th February
10am-2pm at Cresent Centre in Earley. This is a free event for Siblings living with a brother or sister with learning disabilities. The event is organised by Wokingham and Bracknell Districs Mencap. They also run two weekly clubs, Mondays in Woodley and Thursdays in Bracknell.
See the flyer here.
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NEW - ASD Family Help Male Cares Bowling and Meal - Saturday 4th February
Are you a 'Male' Parent / Step-Parent / Brother / Uncle / Grandfather of a person with disabilities? If so, you qualify for the 'Male Carers' Social Events (age 18-100)!
The venue is The Big Apple, Wokingham Superbowl, Phoenix Plaza, Wellington Road, Wokingham RG40 2NJ. Arrive at 6.45pm for a 7pm start. Cost is £5.95 for 1 hours bowling. Optional meal afterwards - probably a carvery. If anyone is interested in going but would need financial assistance to attend please contact ASD Family Help in confidence as there is some funding available if you are a Parent/Carer of an adult with Complex and Severe needs - PMLD (subsided by WBC Learning Disability Partnership).
Booking is essential via email contact@asdfamilyhelp.org or phone/text to 07707 660 599.
The venue website is www.thebigapple.co.uk/locations.php?location=Wokingham
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NEW - The Big Film Club Thursday 2nd February
A cinema club for grown-ups with additional needs at the Vue Cinema in Reading.
The film is War Horse, cert 12A. The film starts at 1330 and you advised to arrive by 1300.
You can view a flyer about the film here.
Full details of The Big Film Club are here.
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Let’s Go Feathers and Fur Show on Saturday 28th January
An unforgettable opportunity to get up close to a variety of animals and birds.
2.30pm - 4.30pm at Pinewood Centre, Old Wokingham Road , Wokingham , RG40 3AQ
To book and pay online please visit: www.eventelephant.com/wokinghamfeathers or call 0800 328 9148. £5 per family. See the flyer here.
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NEW - The Big Film Club Thursday 26th January
A cinema club for grown-ups with additional needs at the Vue Cinema in Reading.
The film is Mission Impossible, Ghost Protocol, cert 12A.
The film starts at 1415 and you are advised to arrive by 1345.
You can view a flyer about the film here.
Full details of The Big Film Club are here.
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NEW - A for Film - Sunday 29th January
A special needs film club for all young people with disabilities.
The film is Rio cert.U. The film starts at 0900 and the doors open at 0840.
You can view a flyer about the film here.
Tickets can be pre-purchased by phone on 08712 240240, tickets cost £1.25 plus a booking fee.
You can find details of A for Film here.
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Wokingham Library Learn Direct On-Line Courses
Learndirect are based in Wokingham Library and provide online courses, with most leading to qualifications.
Courses are available in IT, Maths, English and Work Skills many of which are free. There are some special offers running in January including a free IPOD shuffle for completing a maths course. In addition Learndirect run a free UKonline session in Wokingham Library for those who want to get online for the first time.
For more information about any of the above call 0118 978 8069 or email learndirect@wokingham.gov.uk
The Wokingham Library website can be found by clicking here.
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Behaviour Support for Parents Courses - Bracknell
This is a 6 hour basic behaviour managment course for parents and carers of children and
young people with disabilities. For full details click here.
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UPDATE - Optalis Footcare Survey
Optalis are carrying out a survey to see if members of the Partnership Board would be interested in a footcare service. Click here for the survey form, closing date for replies is extended to Friday 20th January.
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NEW - Free Climbing Wall Sessions for CAN Card Holders
Until Sunday 22nd January 2012 children and young people can access Free Climbing Wall Sessions at the Multi Activity Centre in Hurts (Dinton Pastures). There are 20 minute sessions available from 1pm – 3pm and the sessions are free for CAN Card members and their siblings! To book a slot please call the Multi Activity Centre on 0118 9344424 or email mac_office@yahoo.co.uk
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NEW - Partnership Board Self Advocate Workshop - Tuesday 24th January
10am-12noon in the Rose Room at the Bradbury Centre in Wokingham. This is a 2 part meeting, part 1 is planning themes for the rest of the year and part 2 is for those people considering applying to be the next co-chair. Please advise the Partnership Board if you plan to attend the second part of the meeting.
See the planning flyer here and the minutes from the co-chair meeting flyer here.
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The Giving Tree - Wokingham Times Report
Christmas is set to be a little brighter for families in Wokingham as generous people have been buying sackfuls of presents for The Giving Tree...................Autism support charity ASD Family Help will also be benefiting from the appeal for the first time this year. Cathy Roberts, from ASD Family Help, said: “The difference it will make is that for the families affected by autism, their children are going to get a gift that a lot of the families would not be able to afford and probably would not have the time to get because of caring. To read the full article click here.
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Dyslexia Awareness Course for Parents and Carers
Following a successful first presentation attended by over 20 parents, Dyslexia Action’s Egham Centre has provided details of the second running of their awareness course in Wokingham for parents of children with dyslexia. The course which starts in January is in partnership with Wokingham Borough Council and will be run by specialists qualified in providing advice and guidance about dyslexia. Click here for details.
A further course will be run in Summer 2012. To book a place or for further information about future courses, dyslexia, or the advice and support available, please contact Dyslexia Action’s Egham Centre:
Email: egham@dyslexiaaction.org.uk Call: 01784 222325 Visit: www.dyslexiaaction.org.uk
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Courses for Carers - Spring 2012
These courses, developed by Bracknell & Wokingham College, provide a programme of bespoke learning opportunities for carers.They will be advertised on the College website and students can enrol either on-line or by telephone to enquiries and admissions. Please contact the Woodley Hill Office on 01189 847600 if you have any queries. Click here for a list of the courses.
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NEW - Bracknell and Wokingham College Foundation Studies open event - Wednesday 18th January
Practical courses for life and work in a nurturing environment. This course is specially designed for 16-24 year olds with learning difficulties and/or disabilities. In a friendly environment, we will help you to develop skills and learn independence while still having support. For more information click here.
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NEW - The Big Film Club Thursday 19th January
A cinema club for grown-ups with additional needs at the Vue Cinema in Reading.
The film is Sherlock Holmes, A Game of Shadows cert.12A.
The film starts at 1150, you are advised to arrive by 1120.
You can view a flyer about the film here.
Full details of The Big Film Club are here.
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NEW - A for Film - Sunday 15th January
A special needs film club for all young people with disabilities.
The film is Mr Poppers Penguins cert.PG, the film starts at 0900 and the doors open at 0840.
You can view a flyer about the film here.
Tickets can be pre-purchased by phone on 08712 240240, tickets cost £1.25 plus a booking fee.
You can find details of A for Film here.
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NEW - Autism Friendly Screening - Puss in Boots - Sunday 15th January
Organised by Dimensions the film will be shown at 1130 in nearly 90 cinemas nationwide Bracknell included. For more information see the flyer here or visit the Dimensions website here.
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NEW - The Big Film Club Thursday 12th January
A cinema club for grown-ups with additional needs at the Vue Cinema in Reading.
The film is Happy Feet 2 cert.U, the film starts at 1340 and you are advised to arrive by 1310.
You can view a flyer about the film here.
Full details of The Big Film Club are here.
ASD Family Help - Ladies Overnight Break 13th-16th January
We have 2 places available on this weekend break, go to ASD Family Help Events & Activities for more information.
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CAN Christmas Newsletter
Click here for the CAN newsletter featuring information on holiday care, local events and general news updates.
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Warm Homes Discount
Warm Homes Discount, available from the big six energy suppliers, and if people qualify, will mean £120 off their bills. Please see the guidance from Consumer Focus by clicking here.
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Home Heat Helpline
Click here to go to the Home Heat Helpline website. The Home Heat Helpline was launched by the Energy Retail Association in October 2005. The helpline advises people worried about paying their fuel bills and keeping warm during the winter. It also gives advice to low-income households in urgent need of heating help and advice. It is free to call and is open 9am-6pm Monday to Friday, call 0800 33 66 99.
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Wokingham LINk (Local Involvement Network) Newsletter
Click here for the December newsletter.
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Wokingham Learning Disability Partnership Board Newsletter
Click here for the December newsletter.
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Advocacy Sub Group, Transport Campaign
The advocacy sub group would like to make access to transport better for everyone and would like to hear what you think is working well and what isn't working well. See the flyer here for more information. You can either send your feedback to the Partnership Board, or pop along to the next advocacy sub group meeting which is on Tuesday 10th January, 1-3pm at Wokingham Library.
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DLA Mobility for those in residential care - Government U-Turn - BBC News
Controversial plans to axe some benefit payments to disabled people living in care homes are being dropped.
Click here to go to the BBC news page.
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New Course at Karten Centre
The Karten Centre are running an additional course to their previously published timetable called "This is Me". The course will help enhance communication skills and self awareness by looking at discussing important areas of an individual's life. The course starts in January and would be good preparation for anyone who is interested in applying for "All About Me". See the flyer here. You can also email: admin@ctec.org.uk or ring: 01344 755586.
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Me2 Club Stocking Fillers
Donation gifts to help the Me2 Club continue supporting children, see the flyer here.
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BBC Radio 4 The Life Scientific - Uta Frith
Prof Uta Frith is a psychologist and neuroscientist whose elegant experimental work has fundamentally changed how people think about autism and dyslexia.
Click here to listen to the programme through BBC Iplayer.
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Learning Disability Partnership Board Minutes from 8th November Meeting
Click here to view the minutes.
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Friends of Camp Mohawk Newsletter
Click here for the latest news from Camp Mohawk, also click here for exciting news of a new Christmas single Santa Claus is Coming from The Marmalade with proceeds to Camp Mohawk.
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Recruiting Autistic Children with Gut Problems for Probiotic Study
The Food and Nutritional Sciences Department at the University of Reading are currently recruiting children with autism for a probiotic feeding study, click here for more information.
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Direct Enquiries - The Nationwide Access Register
This is nationwide access register which is great for finding public buildings with access for people with disabilities or parents with buggies. The register is hosted by Direct Enquiries and an iPhone App is almost ready to launch so that whenever you are out and about you can find accessible places close to your location.
There are 3 websites associated with the register.
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Home Heat Help
Extra help with fuel bills is available for some eligible households this winter (for example the elderly, a family with young children, someone with a disability or long term health condition). The saving could work out to be an average of £250 for each household. To find out whether you are entitled to this help, please ring the Home Heat Helpline freephone number on tel: 0800 33 66 99 and speak to one of their independent advisers on 0800 33 66 99, or go to their website: http://www.homeheathelpline.org.uk
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Two Left Feet - Dance for All - January to April Programme
Two Left Feet is an inclusive dance class for all skills and abilities which focuses on a different theme each session. The classes are fortnightly at the Oakwood Centre in Woodley, from 7.30-8.30pm and entrance costs £2. For more information see the flyer here.
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iBASIS - A New Project
iBASIS is an exciting new project being run from the University of Manchester in collaboration with Birkbeck College and Guy’s and St Thomas, London. iBASIS works with baby siblings of children already diagnosed with an ASD to follow their development and maximise opportunities for developing social communication. To date they have worked with seven families as part of a smaller ‘pilot’ study in the North West. Parents really enjoyed spending time with their younger child and found the intervention of benefit.
They have now extended the study to work across most of the UK and are looking for families to take part.
Families would visit the ‘Babylab’ in London (expenses paid of course) and have the possibly (50% chance) of being randomly allocated to the iBASIS intervention – which is conducted at home by one of their research therapists. For more information visit their website click here.
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Wokingham Learning Disability Partnership Board - Meeting Dates in 2012
Click here for a list of Partnership Board meeting dates in 2012. The self advocate workshops are for people with learning disabilities and their supporters, and the Big Meetings are for everyone. The themes for the self advocate workshops will be decided by the members at the first workshop in 2012 on 24th January.
The AGM will be on Wednesday 22nd February at Wokingham Town Hall in Market Place (entrance opposite WH Smiths) from 10am-4pm, with coffee and biscuits available from 9.30am. Please go along to find out what they have been up to in 2011 and help make plans for 2012!
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ASD Family Help Christmas & New Year Newsletter
Click here to view our latest newsletter.
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ASD Family Help Overnight Breaks for Carers
We have been offered facilities for Carers to have an overnight, or weekend break in a local facility. It is a charming little place with 4 rooms (all ensuite shower rooms), small Lounge and a small kitchen. It is set in the countryside (near Swallowfield). A light continental breakfast is included. This facility is currently trying to apply for Charitable status and is happy to offer the facility for a small donation, we would suggest £15 per person including breakfast. The option is to go as a small group of 4 parent/carers, and either cook an evening meal between you or drive to one of the many good pubs nearby for a meal out together. Only being 4 rooms, means that it is open to 4 parent/carers at a time, but available most of the year. If you would be interested in having a break from caring, and are happy to make a small donation, please reply back to register your interest. You do not need to know anyone in advance, as people will be allocated in groups of 4 people. (4 ladies or 4 men at a time).
Please contact us soonest to register your interest......email contact@asdfamilyhelp.org stating 1 (for 1 night stay Friday or Saturday) or 2 (for both Friday and Saturday nights)
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Saturday Club Activities Spring 2012 - Bracknell Forest
Click here for details.
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Guide to Disability Cycling - Bikes not Barriers
Get Cycling’s 32-page guide to disability cycling (Bikes not Barriers) is now published. The printed version is available (FOC) on request, and you can see a PDF of it by clicking here.
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ASD Family Help Social Activities for Children, Young People & Adults with an ASD
1. Age Under 5 - Bowling for 1 hour includes 1 soft drink (not cans) - cost to participants = £3
2nd Saturday of the month (starting Saturday 11th February 2012)
10am to 11.30am at Wokingham Superbowl httpe://www.wokinghamsuperbowl.com/
2. Ages 5+ to 8 - Bowling (1 game) and Laser Quest (1 game) includes 2 soft drinks (not cans)
cost to participants = £5
Participants must be able to access Activities in a small group (i.e. 1 adult to 3 children)
Alternate Wednesdays, (starting Wed 11th Jan 2012)
4pm to 6pm at Wokingham Superbowl http://www.wokinghamsuperbowl.com/
3. Ages 9 to 12 - Bowling (1 game) and Laser Quest (1 game) includes 2 soft drinks (not cans)
cost to participants = £5
Participants must be able to access Activities in a small group (i.e. 1 adult to 3 children)
Alternate Wednesdays, (starting Wed 11th Jan 2012)
5pm to 7pm at Wokingham Superbowl http://www.wokinghamsuperbowl.com/
4. Ages 13 to 17 - Bowling (1 game) and Laser Quest (1 game) includes 2 soft drinks (not cans)
cost to participants = £5
Participants must be able to access Activities in a small group (i.e. 1 adult to 3 children)
Alternate Wednesdays, (starting Wed 11th Jan 2012)
6pm to 8pm at Wokingham Superbowl http://www.wokinghamsuperbowl.com/
5. Ages 18+ Adults Pub Night - COMING SOON - Watch the Website for details !!!!
Note - Activities 1 to 4 above will not take place during School holidays.
Important Information
1. Parents must stay in the building for children under the age of 11years
2. The staff 'funding' is for 1 adult to 3 children, therefore it is open to those able to access a Social Activity in a small group setting (Average group size is 8 ) - a trial session may be required to ensure the group dynamics work well.
3. Your address is within Wokingham Borough i.e. you pay your Council Tax to Wokingham Borough Council
4. Places must be booked through ASD Family Help via contact@asdfamilyhelp.org - Places will be allocated on a 1st-come-1st-served basis, providing the applicants meet the criteria.
Amy is the new Youth Social Activities Team Leader & Hilary is the Youth Activities Support Assistant, who are supported by brilliant volunteers!
Click here for the application form which can be completed on your computer and attached to an email to contact@asdfamilyhelp.org or you can print it out, fill it in and post to us at the address on the form.
These activities are funded by Children in Need.
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NEW - NAS Survey on the Demand for an Autism Specific School in Reading - closes 9th January
The National Autistic Society is carrying out some important research with parents of children with autism. They would like to find out if there is a demand in the Reading area for an autism specific free school. If you have a child on the autism spectrum your inclusion in any decision is vital and they would appreciate a few minutes of your time to tell them your views.
This short survey is confidential and it closes on the 9th January. It will take less than 10 minutes to complete and to fill it in please click here
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ASD Family Help Exclusive Use Bowling and Laser Quest Evening - Saturday 7th January
We have booked the entire Big Apple venue for our sole use from 7pm to 11pm, this means unlimited bowling and/or laser quest and full use of the centre. For families with younger children an earlier start time of 6pm can be requested when booking. The cost is £3 each or £10 per family and payment is required in advance. Book now as this is a very popular evening and numbers are limited, email contact@asdfamilyhelp.org or phone/text to 07707 660 599.
Booking closes on 12th December and all monies must be paid by 16th December.
Subsidised by funding from Wokingham Borough Council Carers Grant & Wokingham Learning Disability Partnership Board..
The venue website is www.thebigapple.co.uk/locations.php?location=Wokingham
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NEW - The Big Film Club Thursday 5th January
A cinema club for grown-ups with additional needs at the Vue Cinema in Reading.
The film is Mission Impossible, Ghost Protocal cert.12A.
The film starts at 1350 and you are advised to arrive at 1320.
Full details of The Big Film Club are here.
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NEW - Optalis Footcare Survey
Optalis are carrying out a survey to see if members of the Partnership Board would be interested in a footcare service. Click here for the survey form, closing date for replies is Friday 30th December.
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NEW - A for Film - Sunday 1st January
A special needs film club for all young people with disabilities.
The film is Johnny English Reborn cert.PG, the film starts at 0900 and the doors open at 0840.
You can view a flyer about the film here.
Tickets can be pre-purchased by phone on 08712 240240, tickets cost £1.25 plus a booking fee.
You can find details of A for Film here.
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NEW - The Big Film Club Thursday 29th December
A cinema club for grown-ups with additional needs at the Vue Cinema in Reading.
The film is Sherlock Holmes, A Game of Shadows cert 15.
The film starts at 1020, you are advised to arrive by 0950.
You can view a flyer about the film here.
Full details of The Big Film Club are here.
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Crossroads Christmas Play Scheme
The play scheme will be held form 1000 to 1400 from Monday 19th December until Thursday 22nd December at Highwood Primary School, Woodley RG5 3JE. Special needs children and their siblings are invited to join the scheme for fun and entertainment in a safe and secure environment. The play scheme is manned and managed by Crossroads staff and a team of hand picked volunteers. This is a great chance for carers to take a few hours break to prepare for Christmas and do some last minute shopping.
If interested please contact Bob Austen, Crossroads Care, Wokingham Community Hospital, Wokingham RG41 2RE. Tel: 0118 979 5324, email crossroads@wokingham10.orangehome.co.uk
This scheme is sponsored by Wokingham Borough Council.
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Community Network - Free Carol Concerts by Phone
This scheme allows people all over the country who are unable to attend church because of illness or disability the chance to participate in the joy and celebration of a Christmas Carol Concert without having to leave their homes. Click here for more details.
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Christmas Day lunch for people in need in Wokingham
On Christmas day, a local hotel is opening its doors and giving Christmas lunch to Wokingham residents who will face the possibility of being alone for Christmas this year.
This lunch is for those who don’t have family or friends nearby or who aren’t able to provide a Christmas lunch for themselves or their immediate family. They would otherwise be alone or not see anybody on Christmas Day. See the flyer here for more details.
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NEW - The Big Film Club Thursday 22nd December
A cinema club for grown-ups with additional needs at the Vue Cinema in Reading.
The film is Alvin and the Chipmunks, Chipwrecked cert U.
The film starts at 1200, you are advised to arrive by 1130.
Full details of The Big Film Club are here.
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NAS Specialist Autism School proposed for Reading - BBC News
Click here to view the BBC news item and here for the National Autistic Society news page with a survey at the bottom of the page.
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Karten Centre Courses in January
The Karten Centre will be running some Life Skills courses starting in January. There are a range of courses, including: How to use a mobile phone, Understanding relationships, Keeping safe, Literacy and Numeracy - and many more! All the courses are supported by WBC and cost £30 for 10 weeks. The Karten Centre are taking enquiries now so please ring: 01344 755586 or see attached leaflet for more information. Closing date for applications for next term is Monday 5th December. See the flyer here.
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Friday Night Project Booklet
Details of all the services and events organised by The Friday Night Project, also information about their Christmas Ball on 26th and 27th November plus they are also running a 4 day "Turkey and Tinsel" mini break on 16th-19th December. To book tickets for either of these events, please email Jeanette Birt on: jbirt1@sky.com or tel: 0781 765 0682. To view the booklet click here.
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Rose Buddies Get into Reading
This is a new Reading Group at Wokingham Library on Wednesdays 10am-12noon. Short stories and poems will be read aloud and afterwards, the group will be encouraged to share their thoughts about the subject if they want to. The first session will be on Wednesday 23rd November. To book your place, ring Lisa Hookway on tel: 0118 979 9106.
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Go! to see Miki the Pantomime - Saturday 17th December
Go! (organised through Family Resource Centre UK) invites families in Wokingham with a child or young person with additional needs to come to ‘Miki’ the pantomime, featuring amazing underwater creatures, songs to sing along to and extraordinary puppetry. ‘Miki’ is an inspiring story about friendship, courage and adventure.
2pm at Norden Farm, Altwood Road, Maidenhead SL6 4PF.
Suitable for ages 3+ Booking required, tickets cost £5 per person. To book call: 0800 328 9148
See the flyer here.
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Dimensions Autism Friendly Screening - Sunday 18th December
The next autism friendly screening to be shown at Odeon cinemas will be Happy Feet 2 on Sunday 18th December at 11.30am. Local cinemas participating are Bracknell and Maidenhead. For more information visit Dimensions' website http://www.dimensions-uk.org/autismfriendly.
If you are planning a group trip, then please ring the Odeon's accessibility helpline team on tel: 0800 138 3315.
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NEW - A for Film - Sunday 18th December
A special needs film club for all young people with disabilities.
The film is The Lion King cert.U. The film starts at 0900 and the doors open at 0840.
You can view a flyer about the film here.
Tickets can be pre-purchased by phone on 08712 240240, tickets cost £1.25 plus a booking fee.
You can find details of A for Film here.
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Rose Buddies Christmas Crafts
Julie White will be running 3 craft sessions on Friday afternoons at the Internet Cafe where people can make cards, a Santa badge, serviette holders, gift tags and labels. The sessions will be on Friday 25th November, 2nd December and 9th December at the Internet Cafe, Wokingham Library, 1-3pm. Sessions cost £1 each time and places need to be booked through Lisa Hookway on tel: 0118 979 9106. See the flyer here.
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NEW - The Big Film Club Thursday 15th December
A cinema club for grown-ups with additional needs at the Vue Cinema in Reading.
The film is Moneyball cert 12A, the film starts at 1130, you are advised to arrive by 1100.
You can view a flyer about the film here.
Full details of The Big Film Club are here.
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NEW - Stepping Stones Christmas Craft Workshop and Christmas Songs - Thursday 15th December
On Thursday 15th December, Stepping Stones are holding 2 Christmas events. The Craft Workshop is from 10.30am-12.30pm where you can create Christmas cards and gifts - cost is £5 each which includes refreshments. The Christmas Songs is from 2-3pm, singing with their Thursday music group, followed by tea and mince pies. See the poster here for more information or ring Debbie on 0118 987 6633 or email stepping_stones1@btinternet.com
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NEW - Rose Buddies Christmas Celebration Thursday 15th December
Their Christmas Meal will be held at The Molly Millars Pub (next to Wokingham train station) on Thursday 15th December at 7pm, followed by a karaoke/disco event from 8.30pm-11pm. Cost for the meal is £13.95 and payment is required (to Rose Buddies) by Monday 12th December. This event is open to everyone, not just Rose Buddies members. Ring Lisa for more details on tel: 0779 109 2169.
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Involve Me
National Mencap have been working on a 3-year project called 'Involve Me'. This is a practical guide that aims to help people with profound and multiple learning disabilities (PMLD) be more involved with decision making and consultation. The original date for this training had to be cancelled but there are now 2 new dates. There will be a workshop on the 6th December and it will be repeated on the 7th December - so there are 2 opportunities to attend.
Places are limited and must be booked in advance. More details can be found in the flyer - click here.
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My Autism and Me - A BBC Newsround Special
Brilliant film by the BBC, click here to find it.
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NEW - Partnership Board Self Advocate Workshop - Tues 13th December
10am-12noon in the Rose Room at the Bradbury Centre in Wokingham. The theme for this workshop is Being a Good Co-Chair. The term of office for the current Co-Chairs (David Chaffe and Paul Kirwan) will be ending in April 2012 so they are looking for 2 new Co-Chairs to take over from them. This workshop will be for people with learning disabilities who would like to find out more about David's role, so that they are well informed when it comes to the election on 22nd February 2012 at the AGM! See the flyer here.
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NEW - The Big Film Club Thursday 8th December
A cinema club for grown-ups with additional needs at the Vue Cinema in Reading.
The film is My Week with Marilyn cert 15, the film starts at 1100, you are advised to arrive by 1030.
You can view a flyer about the film here.
Full details of The Big Film Club are here.
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Autism Workshops In Wokingham Borough
These workshops are delivered by the Wokingham Children’s Autism Partnership, click here for a list of dates running through to July 2012.
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New Non-Emergency Number for Thames Valley Police: 101 - from 14th November
101 is the new number to call when you want to contact your local police station and available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The 101 number is being rolled out across England & Wales during 2011 as the new national single non-emergency number, and will go live for Thames Valley on 14th November. This will replace the 0845 8 505 505 number, but both the numbers will run side by side until March 2012.
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Listen2Us
CLASP has a Listen2Us training group for people with learning disabilities to raise awareness of what it is like to have a learning disability. Listen2Us meets on a Tuesday afternoon from 1-3pm in CLASP’s office. They are looking for more people to join their group and become trainers. If you would like to know more about Listen2Us please call Sarah Cox on 0118 979 6364 or email: sarah.cox@claspwokingham.org.uk.
See the flyer here for more information.
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Friends of Camp Mohawk Newsletter and Flyer
There are just so many exciting things happening at Camp Mohawk at the moment ! See the newsletter here.
Also click here for a copy of an article appearing on the forthcoming Wargrave News and here for a copy of the new Flyer.
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Theme Park Concessions and Ride Access - Information from the CAN Network
CAN has produced a document that outlines the various Concessions offered by local theme parks and the ID required to access these, as well as the Ride Access/Exit Pass Schemes. In general, you will see on the document that more and more of the parks ( Thorpe Park and Legoland) are requesting a letter from a GP or Consultant in order to access the Ride Access/Exit Pass Schemes which stipulates the child’s condition and why the child finds queuing difficult. Unfortunately some GPs are charging parents for these letters and this is something that is being looked at by CAN and REACH Wokingham in an attempt to get this cost reduced or removed. Some of the parks, (Paultons and Legoland) will accept a letter from the CAN Network outlining what the child’s condition is and why he or she finds queuing difficult, please contact CAN for this free service.
Click here for the document.
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Aiming High for Disabled Children (Bracknell) - Oakwood After School Club
Oakwood continue to run the twice monthly after school club this term on Fridays 4-5.30pm at £2 per session. Age range 7+ years for moderate learning difficulties. Activities include; archery, low ropes and climbing.
Dates for the remainder of this term are 18th Nov, 2nd Dec and 16th Dec.
Contact Ange at Oakwood on 01189792253 if your child would like to attend.
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Take Notice
Take Notice is CLASP’s campaigning group. This group makes sure that the voices of people with learning disabilities are heard. If you enjoy going to meetings, want to campaign and make a difference in your community then come along to the meetings. They meet every Friday from 10-12noon in Rose Room, Bradbury Centre, Wokingham (side entrance of the Bradbury Centre). For more information please call Sarah Cox on 0118 979 6364 or email: sarah.cox@claspwokingham.org.uk or see the flye rhere.
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CLASP Coffee Morning
CLASP and Wokingham Methodist Church run a `Tuesday Morning Coffee Drop In` from 10- 12noon at the Bradbury Centre Café, Wokingham. The coffee morning is for people with learning disabilities to meet other people and use the computers with free internet. CLASP are looking for people with learning disabilities to help out in the cafe. If you would like more information on becoming a volunteer please telephone Sarah on: 0118 979 6364 or email: sarah.cox@claspwokingham.org.uk or ring Barbara Knee on tel: 07711 162375. For more details see the flyer here.
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New Venue for the Hate Crime Reporting Centre
From Friday 4th November the Hate Crime Reporting Centre will be moving to Rose Buddies, 44 Rose Street, Wokingham. From now on, the reporting centre will be held at Rose Buddies every Friday from 1-3pm.
Click here for a flyer.
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Me2 Club Autumn Newsletter
Click here for the latest edition of the Me2Club Newsletter. The Me2 Club AGM will be on 7th November from 7pm to 9pm in Woodley (venue tbc). If you would like to attend please email Emily at: info@me2club.org.uk
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ASD Family Help October Newsletter
Click here for our latest newsletter.
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Latest Information from Aiming High
Aiming High for disabled children from Bracknell Forest Council provide information on support groups, activities and short breaks. Click here for the latest information.
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Wokingham Walkabouts - Support Horizons are starting a new walking group on Mondays, from 10am-1pm, visiting local countryside and parks. This walking group is open to all vulnerable adults and will cost £20 which includes transport and support. For more details call Paul at Support Horizons on tel: 0118 989 3959. See the flyer here.
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Aiming High Trip to Reading v West Ham football match - Saturday 10th December
This activity is specifically for Children and Young People living in Bracknell Forest with Physical disabilities and/or complex health needs, ASD and severe learning disabilities or challenging behaviour.
See the flyer here.
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CLASP Christmas Party - Saturday 10th December
6pm to 9pm in Wokingham, see the flyer here for more details.
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Special Needs Christmas Disco Party - Friday 9th December
Held at Rivermead Leisure Complex, 6.30pm to 8.30pm, entry £2 - see the flyer here.
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NEW - REACH Wokingham Christmas Coffee Morning - Tuesday 6th December
10 am to 12 noon at Bridges Resource Centre, 109 Colemansmoor Road, Woodley, RG5 4DA
Join them for a chat and a mince pie. Children welcome too.
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LADIES 'only' NIGHT - Saturday 3rd December 2011 - 7pm til late
As a result of the vote the evening will be a Wokingham pub and meal.
Meet at 7pm at the Bar (pub area) within the Wokingham Bowl - only because it is easy to find and is very unlikely to be busy. ASD F H Lady Volunteers that are going will wear their badges, so that anyone that is unsure will recognise the badge and know they are in the right place.
There is currently no funding for this social event.
Please confirm that you will be attending, provide a mobile contact number, and advise if you need a lift.
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NEW - A for Film - Sunday 4th December
A special needs film club for all young people with disabilities.
The film is Diary of a Wimpy Kid 2 cert.PG, the film starts at 0900 and the doors open at 0840.
You can view a flyer about the film here.
Tickets can be pre-purchased by phone on 08712 240240, tickets cost £1.25 plus a booking fee.
You can find details of A for Film here.
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NEW - Have a Safe Christmas Road Show
Held in Wokingham on Friday 25th November and Twyford on Friday 2nd December.
For details see the flyer here.
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NEW - Carers' Rights Day - Friday 2nd December
10.30am-12.30pm Wokingham Borough Council will be teaming up with Bracknell & Districts Mencap and The Princess Royal Trust Carers Services to run an event to mark National Carers' Rights Day. It will be held in the Rose Room, Bradbury Centre, Wokingham. There will be a chance to meet carers' rights experts who will be able to give advice on a wide range of matters including benefits, pensions, legal matters and employment. A free sitting service and transport will be available to help carers attend this event. Refreshments will be provided. For more information contact Louise Connelly at WBC on te: 0118 974 6231.
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NEW - The Big Film Club Thursday 1st December
A cinema club for grown-ups with additional needs at the Vue Cinema in Reading.
The film is Moneyball cert 12A, the film starts at 1130, you are advised to arrive by 1100.
You can view a flyer about the film here.
Full details of The Big Film Club are here.
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NEW - Reading FC Taster Session for deaf children/ children who have hearing impairments
Taster session on Wednesday 30th November in Woodley, click here for details.
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NEW - Rose Buddies re-launch on Wednesday 30th November
Rose Buddies re-launch on Wednesday 30th November 2-7pm at their Drop-In Centre at 44 Rose Street, Wokingham. Light refreshments will be provided. Rose Buddies provide support to adults with learning disabilities who don't receive a service from the Council's adult social care service.
For more information click here.
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NEW - The Big Film Club Thursday 24th November
A cinema club for grown-ups with additional needs at the Vue Cinema in Reading.
The film is The Adventures of Tintin 3D cert 12A, the film starts at 1030, you are advised to arrive by 1000.
You can view a flyer about the film here.
Full details of The Big Film Club are here.
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REACH Wokingham Event - Wednesday 23rd November
This is an evening event, 1930 at Cantley Lodge Hotel, see the flyer here for details.
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Support Horizons AGM - Wednesday 23rd November
As a community owned company, Support Horizons holds an Annual General Meeting open to anyone who has an involvement or interest in the service they provide. This year's AGM will be at 6pm on Wednesday 23rd November at Wokingham Town Hall. They will be presenting feedback on their service, talking about what they have done and are planning to do, and electing their Board of Directors. Refreshments will be provided. If you would like to attend please let Support Horizons know by Friday 11th November so they can cater for the correct numbers - tel: 0118 989 3959 or email: tim.holland@support-horizons.co.uk.
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Free Talk by Dean Beadle - Saturday 19th November
Wokingham Borough Council's ASSIST team are inviting parents of a child/young person with autism and young people with Asperger syndrome/high functioning autism to a talk by Dean Beadle. Details can be found on the flyer here.
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Inspire Me - Saturday 19th November
On Saturday 19th November National Mencap are running a Family Information Event for people with learning disability aged 16-25yrs and their families. There will be a market place offering advice and information, and presentations around personal budgets, health, education and transition, short breaks and housing. There will also be a workshop around managing money. The event will be held at the St Andrews United Reformed Church, London Road, Reading, RG1 5BD from 9am-4pm. Refreshments and lunch will be provided and the venue has free parking. See the flyer here or email zoe.casey@mencap.org.uk for more information.
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NEW - The Big Film Club Thursday 17th November
A cinema club for grown-ups with additional needs at the Vue Cinema in Reading.
The film is Tower Heist cert.PG, the film starts at 1150, you are advised to arrive by 1120.
You can view a flyer about the film here.
Full details of The Big Film Club are here.
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NEW - Berkshire Autistic Society Speaker Evening - Independent Living - Thursday 17th November
An information evening with talks about direct payments, independent living support and housing options.
See the flyer here.
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NEW - Rose Buddies - Children in Need - Friday 18th November
Tea and cake to raise funds for Children in Need, 10am-12noon in Wokingham, see the flyer here.
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NEW - A for Film - Sunday 20th November
A special needs film club for all young people with disabilities.
The film is Hop cert.U, the film starts at 0910 and the doors open at 0840.
You can view a flyer about the film here.
Tickets can be pre-purchased by phone on 08712 240240, tickets cost £1.25 plus a booking fee.
You can find details of A for Film here.
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NEW - CLASP and Children In Need - Tuesday 15th November
CLASP is raising money for Children in Need on Tuesday 15th November at their Coffee Morning Drop-In at the Bradbury Centre Cafe, Rose Street, Wokingham from 10am-12noon. Please support them by going along wearing silly headgear and buying a cake for Children in Need. If you would like to donate a cake to sell on the day, or want more information, please contact Sarah Cox on tel: 0118 979 6364, email sarah.cox@claspwokingham.org.uk or see the flyer here.
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NEW - Autism Friendly Film Screenings - Sunday 13th November
Dimensions are working in partnership with some Odeon cinemas (Bracknell & Maidenhead included) to show monthly film screenings for people with autism and learning disabilities. Their next screening will be 'Arthur Christmas' on Sunday 13th November at 11.30am. Click here for more information.
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Energy Debt Help - Warm Home Discount
Energy companies are helping some customers on low incomes this winter with a £120 discount. To find out if you are eligible, ring your energy supplier (the phone number will be on your bill) as soon as possible, because this discount is on a first come, first served basis.
Also the British Gas Energy Trust may be able to offer some financial assistance, you can apply to the Trust if you are in need, hardship or other distress, and particularly if you are unable to meet or pay charges for your supply of domestic gas or electricity services. click here to go to the application form.
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The Eye Know Project
A guide for family carers and supporters about eye tests for people with profound and multiple learning disabilities (PMLD). See the flyer here.
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Climbing Wall Taster Sessions - starts 16th October
20 minute FREE Climbing Wall Taster Sessions for Children with Additional Needs and their family at the Multi Activity Centre, Dinton Pastures, Sandford Lane, Hurst. Every Sunday from 1pm to 3pm, starts 16th October and runs until 22nd January 2012.
Booking is essential - Please contact the Multi Activity Centre - Telephone: 0118 9344424 or Email: mac_office@yahoo.co.uk
Booking closes at 6pm on the preceding Thursday..
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The Move Up Project - Starts Tuesday 11th October
The Move Up Project is a new project run by people with and without learning disabilities based at the Rising Sun Arts Centre, 30 Silver Street, Reading, RG1 2ST. Move Up is a whole day of activities in a relaxed environment where you can learn a variety of creative skills, and take part in exciting arts based projects, leading towards a Christmas show! All activities cost £3 each (6 activities per day) and take place on Tuesdays 10.45am-4.45pm, starting with their launch day on Tuesday 11th October where all sessions will be free! See the flyer here.
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Wokingham Bracknell and Districts Mencap - September Newsletter
Click here for the latest newsletter from Mencap.
For details of their trip to see the Wizard of Oz in London in January 2012 click here.
Click here for details of a trip to Winchester Cathedral Christmas Market in December 2011.
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NatWest Community Force - Please Vote for ASD Family Help
You can view our promontional film here and vote for us here (registration required).
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ASD Family Help Male Carers Social Activities
We are now taking bookings for bowling and a meal on Saturday 12th November, venue for the bowling is The Big Apple in Wokingham. Arrive at 6.45pm for a 7pm start. Cost is £6.95 for unlimited bowling. Optional meal afterwards.
If anyone is interested in going, but would need financial assistance to attend, please contact ASD Family Help in confidence, as there is some funding available if you are a Parent/Carer of an adult with Complex and Severe needs - PMLD (subsided by WBC Learning Disability Partnership).
Booking is essential for this event contact@asdfamilyhelp.org or phone/text to 07707 660 599.
On Saturday 10th November we are planning an overnight hotel break, suggested venues are London, Newbury or Brighton, where would you like to go? Contact us contact@asdfamilyhelp.org or phone/text to 07707 660 599.
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ASD Family Help Website Page about Driving
Click here to go to our new website page about driving.
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Have a go Archery Sessions
The sessions run every Sunday (March to September) at their outdoor range in the grounds of Bearwood College, Sindlesham, Berkshire RG41 5BG. From October to February sessions are on 1st Sunday of each month in their indoor facility. See their website for more details http://archeryfun4u.co.uk/index.html
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Involve Me
National Mencap have been working on a project called 'Involve Me'. This is a practical guide that aims to help people with profound and multiple learning disabilities be more involved with decision making and consultation.
The workshop will be held at the Bradbury Community Centre on 25th October. Places are limited and must be booked in advance. See the flyer here.
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Friends of Camp Mohawk Newsletter
Click here for the latest information.
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Innersense - New Term
Multisensory Workshops for people of all ages, all abilities. Click here for details.
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Auxiliary Aids for Disabled Children Consultation
The Department for Education has began consulting on implementing the requirement, under the Equality Act 2010, for schools and local authorities to make reasonable adjustments to provide auxiliary aids for children with disabilities. You can view the consultation by clicking here. Closing date is 5th December.
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Inclusion and Special Educational Needs Lecture Series - starts Wednesday 19th October
A series of free talks running through to March 2012, these are organised by Reading Borough Council and they are happy to open them up to out-of-borough parents and professionals. Booking is essential, see the flyer here for details.
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WBC Safe Communities Survey
The Council is running a survey to find out what people think about crime and anti-social behaviour in the Wokingham Borough and to find out what is really going on with local people. If you live in the area, please contribute to the survey. The survey can be completed online at: http://consultations.wokingham.gov.uk/safe_communities2011/safe_communities2011.htm or you can get some paper copies and pre-paid envelopes by contacting Carla on: carla.chappell@wokingham.gov.uk The survey will run until 11th November and we will be part of the Self Advocate Workshop on Tuesday 1st November where the theme will be 'Keeping Safe'.
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NEW - Lets GO! to a Magic Show - Saturday 12th November
GO! invites families in Wokingham with a child or young person with additional needs to come and enjoy an interactive magic show including party games, cheesy party dances and balloon modelling.
Tickets cost £5 per family. To book call 0800 328 9148 or book and pay online here.
Places are limited and will be booked on a first come first served basis. See the flyer here.
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Housing Conference - Wednesday 9th November in Birmingham
Housing Options and the Foundation for People with Learning Difficulties are hosting a conference about housing and support solutions for people with complex housing needs. The conference is for those involved in policy making in housing and people with learning disabilities, senior managers in housing planning and learning disability commissioning, housing and support providers. See the flyer here for more details. Tickets cost £50 for members and £95 for non-members.
There is a possibility that the Partnership Board can pay for 1 or 2 places. Please contact Jodie for more information, tel 05600 766 114 email jodie.reichelt@wokingham.gov.uk
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NEW - CLASP Hate Crime Workshop - Friday 11th November
As the Hate Crime Reporting Centre is on the move, CLASP have taken this opportunity to raise the issue of Hate Crime and have partnered up with Thames Valley Police to run a Hate Crime Workshop on the Friday 11th November from 10-12noon at the Rose Room, Bradbury Centre, Wokingham (side entrance of the Bradbury Centre). For more information about the workshop see the flyer here or ring Sarah Cox on 0118 979 6364 or email: sarah.cox@claspwokingham.org.uk
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NEW - The Big Film Club Thursday 10th November
A cinema club for grown-ups with additional needs at the Vue Cinema in Reading.
The film is Johnny English Reborn cert.PG, the film starts at 12 noon, you are advised to arrive by 1130.
You can view a flyer about the film here.
Full details of The Big Film Club are here.
Friends of Camp Mohawk Annual Bonfire Night - Thursday 3rd November
6pm to 9pm Please join them for an evening around the camp fire. A selection of hot food will be available to buy followed by an exhilarating firework display for all the family.
Tickets : £5 Adults and Children over 12, £3 Under 12’s.
Booking required - see the flyer here.
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NEW - The Big Film Club Thursday 3rd November
A cinema club for grown-ups with additional needs at the Vue Cinema in Reading.
The film is Real Steel cert.12A, you can view a flyer about the film here.
The film starts at 1230, you are advised to arrive by 1200.
Full details of The Big Film Club are here.
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NEW - REACH Wokingham Coffee Morning - Thursday 3rd November
From 10 am to 12 noon
at Bridges Resource Centre, 109 Colemansmoor Road, Woodley, RG5 4DA
This month they have Neil Williams is coming to talk to about short breaks.
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NEW - A for Film - Sunday 6th November
A special needs film club for all young people with disabilities.
The film is Rio cert.U, the doors of the cinema open at 0840 and the film stats at 0900. You can view a flyer about the film here.
The Film is not being pre-sold at the moment and tickets can be bought on the day, upstairs at the Refreshment kiosks. Tickets can also be pre-purchased by phone on 08712 240240. Tickets are priced at £1.25 each, plus an online booking fee.
You can find details of A for Film here.
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ASD Family Help Ladies 'On The Town' Event - Saturday 3rd December 7pm til late
A ladies only (Female Parents / Carers / Adult Siblings) evening out.
Suggested venues are -
1. Pub night in Wokingham
2. Toby Carvery meal (Lower Earley) and pub after.
3. Bowling in Wokingham and pub meal (or other meal) after.
4. Cinema (Bracknell or Winnersh or Reading) and pub after.
5. Any other suggestions.
The most popular venue will be selected, please vote in preferential order to contact@asdfamilyhelp.org the decision will be made on Monday 24th October.
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NEW - Self Advocate Workshop - Tuesday 1st November
The theme for this workshop is Keeping Safe. Please note it is in a different room to usual. The workshop will take place in the Rose Room (on the ground floor) the entrance is via the Methodist Church on Rose Street. This workshop is aimed at people with learning disabilities and their supporters. There will be some guests from Ravenswood Village helping run the workshop. They will be telling the group what they have learned about safety as part of the 'Keep Safe, Keep Well' course. Also, the Council are currently running a consultation to gather residents' views of crime and anti-social behaviour in the borough. The meeting will be supporting members to complete this survey, in order to ensure the Council hears the experiences of the learning disability community. See the flyer here.
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NEW - "Fizz" Halloween holiday sessions
Support Horizons will be running 2 Halloween themed sessions during half term week. On Monday 24th October, 10am-4pm at the Bradbury Centre, there will be costume making and pumpkin carving plus more. Then on Friday 28th October, they are holding a Halloween evening event, starting at 5pm at the Support Horizons office and moving on to the Spin Night Club. There will be face painting, games and clubbing in fancy dress! To book your place and find out about costs, more details etc, please ring Support Horizons on tel: 0118 989 3959. See the flyer here.
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Aspergers and Autism Event
Autism Oxford are holding 2 conferences around Aspergers & Autism on Tuesday 25th October, 1-4pm in Oxford, and Saturday 29th October, 1-4pm in Milton Keynes. The event will give an insight into living with autism and strategies and ideas for people working/living with autistic children and adults. Tickets cost £30 +VAT, or £20 +VAT for people with ASC and family members. To book online, go to - http://www.autismoxford.org/index.php/events/booking or for more information and details of venues, email: info@autismoxford.org.uk
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NEW - Internet Cafe, Sewing Sessions - Friday 14th October and Friday 28th October
Julie White will be running 2 sewing sessions with Rose Buddies at the Internet Cafe on Friday 14th October and Friday 28th October. The flyer here has details of the 3 different items people can sew. Julie will be at the Internet Cafe at Wokingham Library from 1-3pm on these dates. Places are limited, so please book beforehand with Lisa at Rose Buddies on tel: 0118 979 9106.
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Parents’ Dyslexia Awareness Course - starts 4th October
Dyslexia Action’s Egham Centre is running an awareness course in Wokingham for parents of children with dyslexia.The course is in partnership with Wokingham Borough Council and will be run by specialists qualified in providing advice and guidance about dyslexia. It will give parents an insight into dyslexia, how it affects individuals, practical techniques for supporting children at home and other forms of support available. The course will consist of 6 x 2 hour sessions, with parents attending sessions 1-5 and parents and their children with dyslexia attending the sixth session to work together using fun resources and the techniques parents have learnt in previous sessions. The course aims to improve parents’ confidence in supporting their children and help families work together to build literacy skills. Attendees will also be provided with a DIY Readers’ Support Pack, a home support resource. Further courses will be run in Spring and Summer 2012.
For details of this course click here.
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FBC All Stars Inclusive Sports Club
Starts Thursday 16th September at the FBC Centre, Gorse Ride North, Finchampstead, RG40 4ES.
Session 1 is from 5.30-6.30pm. This is expanding to cater for children with physical and learning difficulties. They will be running two sessions simultaneously to cater for the different needs of the young people, ages 6-16 yrs.
Session 2 is from 6.30-8pm. This session is for anyone 16+ and caters for adults with physical disabilities.
The sessions are run by enthusiastic and friendly coaching staff, and they make sure that participants get to experience a variety of sports. Squash and a snack are available for participants, and parents/carers are very welcome to stay and enjoy meeting others in a similar situation over a cup of tea or coffee.
Contact Beth Cutting Sports Development Officer 0118 9088158 mobile 07519 926041
email beth@finchampstead.com
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Berkshire Autistic Society Bracknell Support Group Meetings
The Berkshire Autistic Society hold Autism Support Group meetings for anyone affected by, or working with, children with autism. The meetings are held at Forest Park Community Centre in Bracknell once a month on Mondays from 9.30-11.30am. For more information about speakers and events at the Monday meetings see the leaflet here or email: contact@autismberkshire.org.uk or ring tel: 0118 959 4594.
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Rebound Therapy
Adam Godwin is a Physical Activity Health Mentor at the Sports Development Team in WBC. He is setting up new activities for adults with learning or physical disabilities one of which is a trampoline based activity called "Rebound Therapy". The weekly sessions start on Thursday 6th October and run from from 11am - 2pm at the Loddon Valley Leisure Centre in Lower Earley. Each person has a 15 minute slot (which has to be booked with Adam beforehand) and those wishing to take part in the activity will have to complete a form beforehand. For more information, email: Adam.Godwin@wokingham.gov.uk or tel: 0118 974 3729.
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Minutes from the Learning Disability Partnership Board's Big Meeting 17th August
Click here to view the latest minutes.
(added 14.09.11)
CAN Autumn Newsletter
Click here for the autumn newsletter from the Children With Additional Needs Network.
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ASD Family Help September Newsletter
Click here for our latest news.
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NEW - A for Film - Sunday 23rd October
A special needs film club for all young people with disabilities.
The film is Kung-Fu Panda 2, cert.PG. you can view a flyer about the film here.
The Film is not being pre-sold at the moment and tickets can be bought on the day, upstairs at the Refreshment kiosks. Tickets can also be pre-purchased by phone on 08712 240240. Tickets are priced at £1.25 each, plus an online booking fee.
Doors open at 0840 and the film starts at 0900.
You can find details of A for Film here.
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NEW - Stepping Stones Open Day - Friday 28th October
Stepping Stones day service are holding an Open Day on Friday 28th October, 10.30am-3.30pm at Christ Church Centre, Milman Road, Reading, RG2 0AY - see their brochure attached. The Open Day will give people an idea of some of their activities and learning opportunities - for example drama and art & craft workshops, exercise sessions, music, sensory room. There will be a light buffet lunch and refreshments. For more details or ring: 0118 987 6633 or email: stepping_stones1@btinternet.com
See the flyer here.
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NEW - Rebound Therapy Taster Session - Thursday 27th October
Free taster session. People can book a 15min slot between 11am and 2pm at the Loddon Valley Leisure Centre. For more information, email: Adam.Godwin@wokingham.gov.uk or tel: 0118 974 3729.
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NEW - The Big Film Club Thursday 27th October
A cinema club for grown-ups with additional needs at the Vue Cinema in Reading.
The film is The Lion King 3D, cert.12A. you can view a flyer about the film here.
The film starts at 0920, you are advised to arrive by 0850.
Full details of The Big Film Club are here.
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ASD Family Help Exclusive Use Bowling and Laser Quest Evening - Saturday 22nd October
We have booked the entire Big Apple venue for our sole use from 7pm to 11pm, this means unlimited bowling and/or laser quest and full use of the centre. For families with younger children an earlier start time of 6pm can be requested when booking. The cost is £3 each or £10 per family and payment is required in advance. Book now as this is a very popular evening and numbers are limited, email contact@asdfamilyhelp.org or phone/text to 07707 660 599. Subsidised by funding from Wokingham Borough Council Carers Grant & Wokingham Learning Disability Partnership Board.
The venue website is www.thebigapple.co.uk/locations.php?location=Wokingham
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Me2 Club Inclusion Training Project
The project offers leaders of mainstream activities (anything from Brownies to Drama Club to Rock Climbing!) a series of FREE workshops on Disability and Inclusion, as well as bespoke workshops and tailored advice to groups. For more information click here.
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Realise! - A New Music Project in Reading
Readipop, Reading’s music charity is launching an exciting new project this month that will give young
people with disabilities the opportunity to record and produce tracks, start their own record label, promote
gigs, work with artists from Brazil and learn about many other aspects of the music industry. Readipop are
currently recruiting young people to take part in this project. For more details read the press release here.
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Autism Awareness (Level 1) Half day Workshops
Organised by WBC these workshops are aimed at Parents/carers, practitioners, leisure providers - any person who has contact with someone with autism. For more details click here. Application form click here.
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Local care and support service company Optalis is now three months old. It was formed from Wokingham Borough Council’s Adult Social Care team. You can learn more about Optalis by clicking here.
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The Ark Prospectus
The Ark based at Ravenswood in Crowthorne is a charity that enhances the lives of people with disabilities, by means of access to and participation in the arts and new media. Click here for details of courses, clubs and activities for the coming year. The Autumn term starts on 19th September so please book your places as soon as possible.
(added 31.08.11)
Thorpe Park change to Ride Access Pass procedure
If your child has difficulties with queuing, they can get a Ride Access Pass (to be Fast Tracked to front of queue) by providing details of their exact disability, you will need a letter from your GP or from the CAN network. Thorpe Park no longer accept a DLA letter as proof of disability.
(added 26.08.11)
The Low Review - DLA Mobility component withdrawal
This is an independent review chaired by Lord Low to look at how the personal mobility needs of people living in state-funded residential care are met. They would like to hear from disabled people, particularly those living in state-funded residential care and their families, care providers and local authorities. To find out more about the Low Review please visit the website at http://lowreview.org.uk or see the easy read document here.
(added 26.08.11)
Wednesday Job Club Sessions September-December
The Job Club has been set up to help people with learning disabilities whose goal is to achieve employment. Click here to view the programme of sessions for the autumn. The also have a speaker event on Wednesday 14th September 2011 from 1.30pm – 3.00pm, see the flyer here for more information.
(added 26.08.11)
Two Left Feet - Dance For All - Dates for September-November
Click here for the autumn term programme.
(added 26.08.11)
Down's syndrome website
A new website for parents of people with Down's syndrome in the UK has just been launched. It's an online chat forum and centralised information point for parents of children with Down's syndrome created by, run by & moderated by parents of children with Down's syndrome. Go to: http://www.futureofdowns.co.uk/ or view the flyer here.
(added 14.08.11)
Putting People First - August newsletter
Click here to view the latest newsletter.
(added 14.08.11)
Guide to completing the ESA50 form
The ESA50 form is part of the Work Capability Assessment which assesses whether someone has limited capability for work and whether they can remain on Employment and Support Allowance.
Click here to view the guide.
(added 14.08.11)
Digital Switchover Help Scheme
TV is going digital all over the UK and soon the traditional TV signal will be switched off in your area. If you don’t have digital TV by the time of switchover, your TV screen will go blank. But you don’t need to worry; the Help Scheme is here to help. In the meantime, please see the flyer here or visit www.helpscheme.co.uk
(added 14.07.11)
Autism Friendly Screening - Jonny English Reborn (PG)
Dimensions and Odeon Cinemas are promoting autism friendly screenings of blockbuster films. The next film will be Jonny English Reborn showing during the week commencing Friday 14th October, the actual date will be confirmed later. The nearest paticipating Odeon is Bracknell.
(added 24.09.11)
Free Electric Blanket Testing
The West Berkshire & Wokingham Trading Standards and Royal Berkshire Fire & Rescue Service will be running 3 days of FREE electric blanket testing in October. The testing will take place from 9.30am - 4.30pm by appointment only, the dates for Wokingham are October 13th & 14th. The test only takes about 10 minutes. To book please contact Trading Standards on 01635 519930 or email tsadvice@westberks.gov.uk. See the flyer here for more information.
(added 24.09.11)
NEW - The Big Film Club Thursday 20th October
A cinema club for grown-ups with additional needs at the Vue Cinema in Reading.
The film is Johnny English Reborn cert.PG, the film starts at 1150, you are advised to arrive by 1120.
You can view a flyer about the film here.
Full details of The Big Film Club are here.
(added 18.10.11)
UPDATE - Transport Survey
The Partnership Board and Keep Mobile are working together to help people with learning disabilities access opportunities during the evening and weekend. They need to understand what activities and places people find it difficult to get to. Please help them by filling in the attached survey - click here. Closing date extended to Tuesday 11th October.
(updated 28.09.11)
NEW - Advocacy and Speaking Up in Wokingham - Tuesday 11th October
The Partnership Board's Advocacy sub group will be meeting on Tuesday 11th October to think of a plan to help people speak up in Wokingham. Everyone is welcome to come along and share their ideas to make sure people's voices are heard and choices are respected. See the flyer here.
(added 29.09.11)
NEW - The Big Film Club Thursday 13th October
A cinema club for grown-ups with additional needs at the Vue Cinema in Reading.
The film is The Lion King 3D, cert 12A. The film starts at 1115 and you are advised to arrive by 1045.
You can view a flyer about the film here.
Full details of The Big Film Club are here.
(added 13.10.11)
NEW - A for Film - Sunday 9th October
A special needs film club for all young people with disabilities.
The film is The Smurfs cert.U.
Tickets are priced at £1.25 plus an on-line booking fee.
Tickets can be pre-purchased by phone on 08712 240240
Doors open at 0840 and the film starts at 0910.
You can view a flyer about the film here.
You can find details of A for Film here.
(added 03.10.11)
Friends of Bridges Coffee Morning Thursday 6th October
10am-1pm at Bridges Resource Centre. Books and Jewellery for sale. See the flyer here.
(added 16.09.11)
NEW - REACH Wokingham Coffee Morning - Tuesday 4th October 2011
10 am to 12 noon at Bridges Resource Centre, 109 Colemansmoor Road, Woodley, RG5 4DA. This month they have Heather Phelps from Corporate Transport coming to answer your questions.
(added 28.09.11)
NEW - The Big Film Club Thursday 6th October
A cinema club for grown-ups with additional needs at the Vue Cinema in Reading.
The film is Abduction cert.12A, the film starts at 1025, you are advised to arrive by 0955.
You can view a flyer about the film here.
Full details of The Big Film Club are here
(added 28.09.11)
Job Vacancy at ASD Family Help - Part Time Sessional Worker
Could you provide support to children and young people from 3-25 years with autism spectrum disorder and help to maximise their social opportunities and become part of the community? We need someone with excellent communication skills and experience of working with, and an understanding of, people with ASD to join our busy team. 8 hours per week, £10.50 per hour (36 month contract). Closing date for completed applications is Friday 30th September 2011. Click here for more information and an application form.
Initiative funded by 
(added 15.09.11)
Creative Space Music Event Sunday 2nd October
Music performed by create’s pianist Derek Paravicini and the Alba Wind Quintet. Live music, dance and craft activities in a relaxed, friendly environment. Lots of space for movement and expression. Percussion instruments handed out for participative music-making! See the flyer here.
Tickets £6 adults, £4 children. To book please see www.creativearts.org.uk
(added 05.09.11)
NEW - REACH Wokingham Coffee Morning - Tuesday 4th October 2011
10 am to 12 noon at Bridges Resource Centre, 109 Colemansmoor Road, Woodley, RG5 4DA. This month they have Heather Phelps from Corporate Transport coming to answer your questions.
(added 28.09.11)
NEW - The Big Film Club Thursday 29th September
A cinema club for grown-ups with additional needs at the Vue Cinema in Reading.
The film is Warrior cert.12A, the film starts at 1100, you are advised to arrive by 1030.
You can view a flyer about the film here.
Full details of The Big Film Club are here.
(added 28.09.11)
A for Film - Sunday 25th September
A special needs film club for all young people with disabilities.
The film is Cars 2 cert U, you can view a flyer about the film here.
The online booking link has not been published yet
Tickets can also be pre-purchased by phone on 08712 240240
Tickets are priced at £1.25 plus an on-line booking fee.
Doors open at 0840 and the film starts at 0910.
You can find details of A for Film here.
(added 07.09.11)
Friends of Camp Mohawk Music Festival - 24th September 2011
12 noon until 6pm at Wargrave Piggott Senior School.
Groups already committed are Sandy Newman and Marmalade (www.themarmalade.net), Big Daddy Covers Band (www.bigdaddycoversband.co.uk), The Bullfrogs (www.bullfrogband.co.uk), the Grey Cats Blues Band (www.greycatblues.freehostingnoads.net) and the Road House Five covers band www.jazznotjazz.co.uk/band-road-house-five).
There will be a Hog Roast, an ice cream van, a licensed bar, Raffle and hopefully a few other things - all in all an excellent days entertainment and all for a very good cause !
Tickets £15 each (accompanied children free) Full details will follow when available.
(added 11.08.11)
Update - Friends of Camp Mohawk Music Festival - 24th September 2011
A flyer is now available click here.
(added 17.08.11)
NEW - ASD Family Help Male Carers Unlimited Bowling - Saturday 24th September
The venue is The Big Apple, Wokingham Superbowl, Phoenix Plaza, Wellington Road, Wokingham RG40 2NJ. Arrive at 6.45pm for a 7pm start. Cost is £6.95 for unlimited bowling. Optional meal afterwards. If anyone is interested in going but would need financial assistance to attend please contact ASD Family Help in confidence as there is some funding available if you are a Parent/Carer of an adult with Complex and Severe needs - PMLD (subsided by WBC Learning Disability Partnership).
Booking is essential via email contact@asdfamilyhelp.org or or phone/text to 07707 660 599
The venue website is www.thebigapple.co.uk/locations.php?location=Wokingham
Bookings also being taken for future events - Saturday 12th November - BOWL & Meal and Saturday 10th December - Over Night Hotel Break!
(added 13.09.11)
NEW - Pig Race Night - Friday 23rd September 2011
Raising funds for Dingley Wokingham. Dingley Family and Specialist Early Years Centre provide a place where children, from birth to five years, with special needs and disabilities come to develop skills through play. More than this, it is a place where their parents and carers are welcome, where they can make friends and share experiences. See the flyer here.
(added 20.09.11)
Transport Survey
The Partnership Board and Keep Mobile are working together to help people with learning disabilities access opportunities during the evening and weekend. They need to understand what activities and places people find it difficult to get to. Please help them by filling in the attached survey - click here.
(added 28.07.11)
Carers Take a Break - Autumn Term Free Courses
Click here for details of courses run by Bracknell and Wokingham College from Autumn 2011. Carers are entitled to one free course per term.
(added 28.07.11)
ASD Family Help July Newsletter
You can view our latest newsletter by clicking here.
(added 27.07.11)
Play Rangers
Play Rangers is an ABA social skills group run in Reading. They aim to offer a service to children where they are able to learn and practice social skills in a small group environment simulating a preschool / early years setting. See the flyer here for more information.
(added 14.07.11)
The Chameleon Club at Wellington Health & Fitness Club in Crowthorne
This club offers monthly Sunday climbing sessions for children aged 10 to 15 years with moderate learning difficulties or disabilities. They have published their autumn 2011 dates. For details see the flyer here.
(added 08.08.11)
SPIN Night Club
Support Horizons have exclusive use of the SPIN Nightclub every Friday until 11pm. A growing group of people meet at the Gig House for a meal and drinks at 7pm and then head next door to continue the evening. Cost is £20 including support, entrance and lift home. Call Hayley for more information 0118 989 39 59.
See the flyer here.
(added 02.08.11)
@ The Acorn social club
Organised by Wokingham and Bracknell Districts Mencap @ The Acorn is a new weekly social club for adults aged 18+ with learning disabilities, including those with multiple and profound learning disabilities. The club starts on Tuesday 6th September. For more details click here.
(added 31.07.11)
Heathrow Special Needs Farm
Located at Longford near Heathrow the farm is open by appointment only Monday to Friday 9am to 3pm. Click here to view the summer newsletter which includes details of the Open Day on Saturday 3rd September.
Soundabout
Soundabout exists to help people who have severe and complex learning difficulties. Through sound and music they help them develop their ability to communicate and interact with the world around them. They have a new partnership with Helen and Douglas House in Oxford, for more information click here
Zumba-thon in aid of Princess Royal Trust Carers Service - Saturday 17th September
For details see the flyer here.
(added 14.08.11)
NEW - The Big Film Club Thursday 22nd September
A cinema club for grown-ups with additional needs at the Vue Cinema in Reading.
The film is I Don't Know How She Does It cert 12A, you can view a flyer about the film here.
Full details of The Big Film Club are here.
(aded 13.09.11)
FIZZ! Summer Activities
This first offering from Support Horizons has been very popular, with 4 out of 5 activities already fully booked. There is still an opportunity to take part though - on 26th August, 10am-4pm they will be hosting a picnic and sports day. The charge is £30 activity only, £60 with shared support or £110 with 1:1 support. To book call 0118 989 39 59.
(added 02.08.11)
NEW - Self Advocate Workshop - Being a part of your community - Tuesday 20th September
This workshop is aimed at people with learning disabilities and their supporters. See the flyer here for more information. The minutes from the last meeting, Being a Carer on 9th August, can be found here.
(added 13.09.11)
NEW -The Big Film Club Thursday 15th September
A cinema club for grown-ups with additional needs at the Vue Cinema in Reading.
The film is The Rise of the Planet of the Apes cert.12A, you can view a flyer about the film here.
The film starts at 1120 you are advised to arrive by 1050.
Full details of The Big Film Club are here.
(added 13.09.11)
NEW - A for Film - Sunday 11th September (new timings)
A special needs film club for all young people with disabilities.
The film is Yogi Bear 2 cert.U, you can view a flyer about the film here.
You can book online by clicking here. Tickets can also be pre-purchased by phone on 08712 240240
Tickets are priced at £1.25 plus an on-line booking fee.
Doors open at 0840 and the film starts at 0910.
You can find details of A for Film here.
(added 07.09.11)
Challenging Behaviour and the Autism Spectrum - Saturday 10th September
Autism Oxford will be hosting this event which offers person-centred strategies to help people with challenging behaviour overcome the difficulties they face understanding the world around them. The event takes place on Saturday 10th September, 10.30–5pm at The Theatre, Headington School, Headington Road, Oxford OX3 7TD. Cost: Professionals £50 plus vat; Family/ASC £40 plus vat. For more information, email: info@autismoxford.org.uk or tel: 01844 353292 or go to their website: www.autismoxford.org.uk
(added 20.07.11)
NEW - The Big Film Club Thursday 8th September
A cinema club for grown-ups with additional needs at the Vue Cinema in Reading.
The film is One Day rated 12A, the film starts at 1150, you are advised to arrive by 1120.
You can view a flyer about the film here.
Full details of The Big Film Club are here.
(added 31.08.11)
NEW - REACH Coffee Morning Thursday 8th September
Held at Bridges Resource Centre, 109 Colemansmoor Road, Woodley, RG5 4DA from 10am to 12 noon.
This month they have Nicola Allan SEN Inclusion Adviser coming to answer your questions.
(added 05.09.11)
Reminder - Karten Centre New Courses
The Karten Centre has a timetable of life skills focussed courses including Literacy, Numeracy, Healthy Life, Technology, Communication and Work Skills, see the flyer here.
‘Come Dine at Mine’ - This course is running with support from the Wokingham Learning Disability Partnership Board. Learning is based around being able to independently organise a social get together with friends. See the flyer here.
Closing date for applications is 2nd September, click here for the application form.
(added 19.08.11)
Independent Living Skills - Taster Session on Health, Hair & Beauty - Monday 22nd August
Organsied by Wokingham and Bracknell Districts Mencap for members with a Learning Disability or Autism Spectrum Disorder. For details click here.
(added 31.07.11)
Holiday Activities at Oakwood and John Nike
Places are still available on the Oakwood and John Nike holiday activities and would ideally suit children and young people who:
* Have moderate learning difficulties
* Require low level and minimal supervision
* Can communicate in small group settings
Siblings to are invited to attend, and children from other areas PROVIDING the young people must be MLD
Bookings and payment can be made directly with John Nike and Oakwood.
Click here for details of Oakwood and here for details of John Nike.
(added 26.07.11)
NEW - The Big Film Club Thursday 1st September
A cinema club for grown-ups with additional needs at the Vue Cinema in Reading.
The film is Cowboys and Aliens rated 12A, the film starts at 1200, you are advised to arrive by 1130.
You can view a flyer about the film here.
Full details of The Big Film Club are here.
(added 31.08.11)
NEW - A for Film - Sunday 28th August
A special needs film club for all young people with disabilities.
The film is Kung-Fu Panda 2 rated PG, you can view a flyer about the film here.
You can book on-line by clicking here.
Tickets are priced at £1.25 plus an on-line booking fee.
Tickets can also be pre-purchased by phone on 08712 240240.
Doors open at 0900 and the film starts at 0930.
You can find details of A for Film here.
(added 26.08.11)
NEW - The Big Film Club Thursday 25th August
A cinema club for grown-ups with additional needs at the Vue Cinema in Reading.
The film is Rise of the Planet of the Apes rated 12A. The film starts at 1230, you are advised to arrive by 1200.
You can view a flyer about the film here.
Full details of The Big Film Club are here.
(added 17.08.11)
Things To Do - Summer 2011
Prospect Park Railway - special needs sessions Monday 8th August and Monday 22nd August both 1.30pm to 4pm, donation in box.
The Music Club (near Wallingford) www.music4disabled children.co.uk has the following events.
1st August Crowmarsh Village Hall - Beatroot Samba Band 6pm till 7pm £2 a child
14th August - Music Fun Day 11pm till 4pm £5 a family see the flyer here.
5th September - Disco 6pm till 8pm
Krazy Play Days in Reading (M4 Junct12)
Monday 8th August (and the second Monday of every month) 5.15pm until 8pm special needs soft play session - £3 a child
http://www.krazyplaydays.co.uk
(added 28.07.11)
Karten Centre Courses Autumn 2011/Spring 2012/Summer 2012
Click here for details of forthcoming courses at The Karten CTEC Centre, Ravenswood, Crowthorne. They are also running a 'Come Dine at Mine' course details can be found here.
(added 20.07.11)
The Ark Newsletter 7 - July 2011
Click here to view Spark the latest Ark newsletter.
(added 20.07.11)
Rose Buddies Summer Trips
Dinton Pastures - Monday 8th August, click here for details.
Bournemouth & the Oceanarium - Thursday 18th August, click here for details.
(added 20.07.11)
Big Health Check Up - Report
Last month a consultation event was held so that we could understand people with learning disabilities' experiences of healthcare services. The report and our findings are now available - click here. This feedback will be used to form part of the Berkshire West NHS response to the Strategic Health Authority around how well they are providing a service for people with learning disabilities.
(added 16.07.11)
ASD Family Help male carers leaflet
We have produced a leaflet with information about our activities for male carers, click here to see it.
(added 10.07.11)
CAN Summer 2011 Newsletter
A newsletter for families of children with additional needs, click here to view it.
(added 27.06.11)
NEW - The Big Film Club Thursday 18th August
A cinema club for grown-ups with additional needs at the Vue Cinema in Reading.
The film is Mr Poppers Penguins rated PG, the film starts at 1245 and you are advised to arrive by 1215.
You can view a flyer about the film here.
Full details of The Big Film Club are here.
(added 17.08.11)
NEW - Big Meeting - Wednesday 17th August
10am-12noon at the Methodist Church, Rose Street, Wokingham.
Click here for the agenda and here for the minutes of the last meeting.
(added 14.08.11)
NEW - A for Film - Sunday 14th August
A special needs film club for all young people with disabilities.
The film is Hop rated U, you can view a flyer about the film here.
This event is popular, to avoid disappointment you can book online by clicking here.
Tickets can also be pre-purchased by phone on 08712 240240. Tickets are priced at £1.25 plus an on-line booking fee. Doors open at 0900 and the film starts at 0930.
You can find details of A for Film here.
(added 11.08.11)
Self Advocate Workshop - Being a Carer - Tuesday 9th August
10am-12noon at the Bradbury Centre in Wokingham. This workshop is aimed at people with learning disabilities living in the family home or with close links to their family, who may have a caring role now or likely to have one in the future. If you would like to check out the suitability of the workshop for you or a person you support please get in touch with Wokingham Learning Disability Partnership Board - email admin@partnershipboard.org.uk or ring the Partnership Board Office on: 05600 766 114
see the flyer here.
(added 28.07.11)
NEW - The Big Film Club Thursday 11th August
A cinema club for grown-ups with additional needs at the Vue Cinema in Reading.
The film is Mr Poppers Penguins rated PG, the film starts at 1245 and you are advised to arrive by 1215.
You can view a flyer about the film here.
Full details of The Big Film Club are here.
(added 10.08.11)
Aiming High for Disabled Children Family Fun Day - Friday 5th August
An event for Bracknell families of children and young people with disabilities, see the flyer here.
(added 27.06.11)
NEW - The Big Film Club Thursday 4th August
A cinema club for grown-ups with additional needs at the Vue Cinema in Reading.
The film is Transformers Dark Side of the Moon 3D cert 12A, the film starts at 1100 and you are advised to arrive by 1030. You can view a flyer about the film here.
Full details of The Big Film Club are here.
(added 27.07.11)
FIZZ!! Summer Activities
Support Horizons will be running all-day activities for adults with learning disabilities on Fridays throughout the summer, starting Friday 29th July. Activities include: Drama, Arts & Crafts, Science Day, Beach Day, Picnic & Sports Day. Please see the poster here for more details and ring Support Horizons on tel: 0118 989 3959 to book your place.
(added 10.06.11)
ASD Family Help Newsletter June 2011
We have just published our first new style newsletter click here to view it.
(added 23.06.11)
CAN Network
The CAN Network has now moved from Highwood Annexe to its new base within Bridges Resource Centre in Woodley. The new contact details are CAN Network, Bridges Resource Centre, 109 Colemansmoor Road, Woodley RG5 4DA. Telephone number: 0118 9695977 Email address: Can.network@wokingham.gov.uk
(added 21.06.11)
Berkshire Autistic Society - New Address
BAS are moving to a new address with effect from Monday 27th June - Unit 7 Richfield Place, 12 Richfield Avenue, Reading, Berkshire RG1 8EQ. Telephone, Email and website remain unchanged.
(added 21.06.11)
NEW - Greenshoots' Annual Moth Night - Friday 29th July
Greenshoots will be holding their Annual Moth Might on Friday 29th July, from 8.30pm onwards to carry out surveys of the moths that visit Greenshoots. See the flyer here for more information or contact denise@waysandmeans.org.uk or tel: 0118 948 1944.
(added 14.07.11)
NEW - A for Film - Sunday 31st July
A special needs film club for all young people with disabilities.
The film is Gnomeo and Juliet cert U. You can view a flyer about the film here.
Tickets are priced at £1.25 plus an on-line booking fee.
Doors open at 0900 and the film starts at 0930.
The Cinema Club is getting new Members every week so to avoid disappointment it is recommend that you book online. We have included the Vue link below to enable you to pre-book tickets and check availability.
http://m.myvue.com/booking_selecttickets.aspx?cinemaid=38&uid=abc19568fd&si=100078&ShopperID
Tickets can also be pre-purchased by phone on 08712 240240.
You can find details of A for Film here.
(added 28.07.11)
Rose Buddies
Unfortunately there has been a delay with the re-opening of the Rose Buddies building at 44 Rose Street - see the flyer here. In the meantime, Lisa is happy to meet up with people if they need support - ring 07917 535543. Also, on Tuesday 21st June, Rose Buddies will be at the CLASP coffee morning at the Bradbury Centre running a 'Wellington Boot Treasure Hunt' (table top) to raise money for the Community Allotments, at 50p a go. Rose Buddies would also like people to save their ice cream tubs for their plants - please drop-off your donations at the CLASP office.
(added 16.06.11)
NEW - The Big Film Club Thursday 28th July
A cinema club for grown-ups with additional needs at the Vue Cinema in Reading.
The film is Horrible Bosses cert.15, the film starts at 1100 and you are advised to arrive by 1030.
You can view a flyer about the film here.
Full details of The Big Film Club are here
(added 27.07.11)
Wednesday Job Club
The Job Club has been set up to help people with learning disabilities whose goal is to achieve employment. It involves an informal group session followed by an active job search opportunity. The Job Club takes place on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month from 1.30pm – 3.00pm. Further details here.
(added 06.06.11)
The Ark Newsletter - May 2011
Click here to view the latest news from The Ark.
(added 04.06.11)
NEW - The Big Film Club Thursday 21st July
A cinema club for grown-ups with additional needs at the Vue Cinema in Reading.
The film is Kung-Fu Panda 2 rated PG, the film starts at 1215 you are advised to arrive by 1145.
You can view a flyer about the film here.
Full details of The Big Film Club are here.
(added 13.07.11)
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