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 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, (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!
These activities are funded by Children in Need.
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. 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
ASD Family Help Evening Drop-In & Coffee
We have been very kindly offered good facilities within Woodley C of E Primary School to use on a Wednesday evening. Initially we will be taking up this offer once a month, from 7-8.30pm, where parents/Carers (sorry no children) can drop in an have a coffee/chat with ASD Family Help Volunteers.
Dates: Wednesday 7th December
Time: 7pm to 8.30pm
Venue: Woodley C of E Primary School, Hurricane Way, Woodley, Berkshire, RG5 4UX
http://www.woodley-pri.wokingham.sch.uk/
No need to book, just turn up at Reception and you will be directed to our room.
Berkshire Autism Alert Card now available in Wokingham Borough
Following the launch in Wokingham on Friday 11th June card applications are now being accepted.
The cards are available free of charge to anyone with an Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) subject to required proof being sent.
The card can be shown if an individual finds themselves in a situation where they cannot easily explain their behaviour and gives some simple advice, the person’s name and emergency contact details.
The cards are being distributed by Berkshire Autistic Society, they will also supply free information leaflets, posters, window stickers and advice on request.
To download a leaflet about the card click here.
To download an application form click here.
To download a leaflet of useful facts click here this information is being provided to Police and other emergency services.
ASD Family Help Customer Service Questionnaire
We need feedback on the services we provide, if you have received a service from one of our Family Liaison Workers or have made use of the website please take a few moments to fill in this questionnaire.
You can find it here.
ASD Family Help Wokingham Coffee Morning - Why not join us every 3rd Friday of the month from 10am to 12 noon at the Bradbury Centre, Rose Street, Wokingham RG40 1XS.
An ASD family Help family liaison worker &/or volunteer will be there to welcome you.
See the flyer here.
ASDFH Bulmershe Monday Carers Club - weekly on Mondays (except Bank Holidays and Christmas/New Year period) from 9.15am to 11.30am. Held at Bulmershe Youth Centre in Woodlands Avenue Woodley RG5 3EU (above Bulmershe Leisure Centre) map here.
PDF flyer can be found here
ASD Family Help Male Carers Social Evenings
We are the only local group offering a social event for male carers. We have now hosted 7 bowling evenings at The Big Apple Wokingham. Cost is £5.90 per person for 2 games. Optional curry afterwards, the restaurant does other food too. www.thebigapple.co.uk/locations.php?location=Wokingham
Booking is essential - contact cathy
Contact cathy@asdfamilyhelp.org or phone/text 07707 660599 for further information.
If anyone is interested in going, but would need financial assistance to attend, please contact Cathy in confidence. Details of the next event will be published here when available.
Library books - ASD Family Help has provided the funding for a number of books about autism to be available in Wokingham and Woodley libraries. Click here for details.
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