ASD Family Help Male Carers Bowling & Meal - Saturday 10th March

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)!

It is a very relaxed and fun evening  -  Bowling then a meal.

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 2 games of bowling. Optional meal afterwards - the carvery in Basingstoke Road was chosen on 4th Feb, and cost just £3.95 per person!.

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

 

 

ASD Family Help Exclusive Use Bowling and Laser Quest Evening - Saturday 14th April

We have booked the entire Wokingham Superbowl venue for our sole use from 7pm to 11pm, this means unlimited bowling and/or laser quest and full use of the centre, some games machines will be on Free to play. For families with younger children an earlier start time of 6pm can be requested when booking. The cost is £4 each or £18 for a family ticket (Up to 6 immediate family only), these are prices are heavily subsidised. Payment is required in advance, you will be given details of how to pay when your booking is confirmed.

Book now as this is a very popular evening and numbers are limited, email contact@asdfamilyhelp.org or phone/text to 07707 660 599.

The venue website is http://www.wokinghamsuperbowl.com/

 

 

ASD Family Help Social Activities for Children, Young People & Adults with an ASD

BOWL & LQ

1.  Age Under 5 - Bowling for 1 hour includes 1 soft drink (not cans) - cost to participants = £3 

2nd Saturday of the month - starts Saturday 11th February 2012 then 10th March, 21st April, 19th May, 16th June, 14th July, 15th September, 13th October, 10th November and 8th December.

10am to 11.30am  at Wokingham Superbowl http://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 - dates are 22nd February, 7th and 21st March, 18th April, 2nd and 16th May, 13th and 27th June, 11th July, 12th and 26th September, 10th and 24th October, 7th and 21st November, 5th December.

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 dates are 22nd February, 7th and 21st March, 18th April, 2nd and 16th May, 13th and 27th June, 11th July, 12th and 26th September, 10th and 24th October, 7th and 21st November, 5th December.

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 dates are 22nd February, 7th and 21st March, 18th April, 2nd and 16th May, 13th and 27th June, 11th July, 12th and 26th September, 10th and 24th October, 7th and 21st November, 5th December.)

6pm to 8pm  at Wokingham Superbowl http://www.wokinghamsuperbowl.com/

 

ART, CRAFTS & GAMES 

5.  Ages 5 to 10   – Art, Craft & Games (outside when weather permitting)
cost to participants = £2
Participants must be able to access Activities in a small group (i.e. 1 adult to 3 children)
Alternate Thursdays, starting Thurs 1st  March 2012, then 15th March, 26th April, 10th May, 24th May, 21st June, 5th July, 20th September, 4th October, 18th October, 15th November, 29th November and 13th December.
4pm to 6pm in the Community Room (individual building at rear of school, through car park)
Woodley C of E School, http://www.woodley-pri.wokingham.sch.uk/

6.  Ages 11 to 17   – Art, Craft & Games (outside when weather permitting)
cost to participants = £2
Participants must be able to access Activities in a small group (i.e. 1 adult to 3 children)
Alternate Thursdays, starting Thurs 1st  March 2012, then 15th March, 26th April, 10th May, 24th May, 21st June, 5th July, 20th September, 4th October, 18th October, 15th November, 29th November and 13th December.
6pm to 8pm in the Community Room (individual building at rear of school, through car park)
Woodley C of E School, http://www.woodley-pri.wokingham.sch.uk/

 

7. ASD Family Help - Three Frogs Club

We are starting a new ASD Social Group where people can make friends and enjoy a meal and a chat.

The group is for adults (18+) with Asperger Syndrome or autism who require little or no supervision and are comfortable in a group setting. Their partners and friends are also welcome.

The group will meet at The Three Frogs, 222 London Road, Wokingham, RG40 1SW on the third Thursday of every month, (19th April; 17th May; 21st June etc.).

Arrive between 7 and 7.30pm (and finish about 10.30pm). Go in the front entrance and turn right.

The cost will be about £10 to £15 for a meal and a drink.

The menu can be seen at http://gkpubs.co.uk/pubs-in-wokingham/three-frogs-pub/

Booking with Robert is essential so we can book enough tables in advance! 

Book now - email  robert@asdfamilyhelp.org

See the flyer here.

(This Social Group is supported by BBC Children in Need)

 

Note - Activities 1 to 6 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.

 

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.

 

ASD Family Help male carers leaflet

We have produced a leaflet with information about our activities for male carers, click here to see it.

 

 

ASD Family Help Ladies Overnight Break

These are on a ‘trial’  -  ie…if people book and go, we will run them, BUT if they don’t then we can’t!

Accomodation is at Honeysuckle Barn Swallowfield. There are 4 rooms (all ensuite) so 4 ladies only. The Facility is open to you from Friday afternoon until Monday morning, but you can decide to stay less nights if you want. A help yourself continental breakfast is included but no other food or drink. A minimum of £15 contribution is required. Click here for more details. You can read the reviews here and here.

email contact@asdfamilyhelp.org if interested.

 

 

ASD Family Help Parents/Carers  - Overnight/Weekend Breaks

These are on a ‘trial’  -  ie…if people book and go, we will run them, BUT if they don’t then we can’t!
Accomodation is at Honeysuckle Barn Swallowfield. There are 4 rooms (all ensuite).
The Facility is open to you from Friday afternoon until Monday morning, but you can decide to stay less nights if you want. A help yourself continental breakfast is included but no other food or drink. A minimum of £15 per person contribution is required. emailcontact@asdfamilyhelp.org if interested.

 

 

ASD Family Help User Led Young Carers/Siblings (Social Activities) Group

Do you have a Young Person that ...........

1.  Lives within Wokingham Borough (that means your Council Tax bill comes from Wokingham Borough Council, but can live in any area/town/village within the Borough)

2.  Has a brother, sister, or parent with Autism (ASD)

3.  Is aged 12-17 years

4.  Wants to do the things that other Young People their age do (i.e. Cinema / Bowl / LQ / Shopping / Meal out etc) with Young People in a similar situation.

5.  Term time - One evening a month  -  6pm to 9pm (day not confirmed at the moment, but more than likely a

Tuesday or Wednesday evening)

6.  Young People contribute £3 towards each Social Activity evening

 

During the School Holidays (1 Christmas, 1 Easter & 1 Summer) there will be a special day or evening Social Activity chosen by the Young People. Again their contribution will be £3

They will be supported by both staff & volunteers of ASD Family Help

If your Young Person is interested, please contact ASD Family Help for an application form.  Start date is Wednesday 29th February.

 

Initially we have approximately 10-15 places, and these places are available to both boys and girls.

Contact us now contact@asdfamilyhelp.org   and entitle your email "USER LED Young Carers/Siblings (Social Activities) Group".

Subsidised by:- Berkshire Community Foundation

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.

 

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