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NEW - CLASP Icebreaker Social Club and Take Notice 10th Anniversary Party! Friday 26th March
The CLASP Icebreaker Social Club invites you to celebrate Take Notice's 10th Anniversary with a party on Friday 26th March at the Cantley Lodge Hotel, Wokingham, 7-10pm. Entrance is free for CLASP members and £5 for non-members (which includes 1 year's membership) - remember to bring money for drinks! Please let CLASP know if you would like to go on tel: 0118 979 6364, email: clasp24@aol.co.uk.
See the flyer here.
(added 10.03.10)
NEW - Karten CTEC Centre - The Karten Centre will be putting on some special events over the next few weeks. Open Morning (25th March 9.30-12pm), a Drop-in Session (29th March, 9.30-12pm) and some Taster Sessions (20th April - 17th June)! Please contact Karen or Phil on tel: 01344 755586 or email: admin@ctec.org.uk for more details. See the flyer here.
(added 10.03.10)
NEW - Autism Awareness Workshops - Wokingham Mencap still have some places left on their training workshops on Wed 17th March, Thur 8th April and Wed 21st April. All workshops will be at the Bradbury Centre in Wokingham. For more details including costs, please contact Michael or Robert on tel: 0118 979 8539, email: admin@wokinghammencap.org.
(added 10.03.10)
NEW - Carers UK Campaign
Carers UK are campaigning for better support for carers. They are collecting signatures to present to the Prime Minister after the general election. In 2010 social care is in crisis and in need of urgent reform. The main carers' benefit is worth just £1.52 an hour, well short of the minimum wage of £5.73. (and even less than that if you're retired, disabled or on a low income).
www.carersuk.org/Newsandcampaigns/Itstime
(added 10.03.10)
NEW - Free Self Study Programme for Carers
Caring with Confidence is a free knowledge and
skills based programme which aims to help unpaid
carers make a positive difference to their lives and
the lives of the people they care for.
See the flyer here.
(added 10.03.10)
NEW - A for Film - Sunday 14th March
The film is ' Monsters v Aliens' rated PG - see the flyer here.
Doors open at 0900, film starts at 0930.
Details of A for Film can be found here.
(added 10.03.10)
NEW - Monkey Mates - Special Needs Session Friday 9th April
This session is normally on the first Friday of the month, but due to Easter it will now be on 9th April.
Click here for more information.
(added 09.03.10)
NEW - The Big Film Club Thursday 11th March
The film is 'Alice in Wonderland' rated PG - see the flyer here.
Film starts at 1145, you are advised to arrive by 1115.
Full details of The Big Film Club can be found here.
(added 09.03.10)
NEW - Wokingham Borough Council Easter Sports Activities
Soccer, tennis and multisports days all on offer. See the flyer here.
1:1 buddies are available to offer further support.
(added 09.03.10)
NEW - Getting involved in your local Neighbourhood Action Group
The Take Notice Group's Hate Crime Campaign is about making our community a safe and nice place for everyone to live. Along with the Partnership Board they have been working with local Neighbourhood Action Groups (NAGs) to ensure they represent the views of local people with learning disabilities. This has also been well supported by Thames Valley Police.
More information about the NAGs can be found in the flyer here.
(added 05.03.10)
NEW - Choosing a GP practice
The Government thinks people should be able to choose a GP practice that is most convenient for them.
They want to hear the views of the public, patient groups and those who work in the NHS. This consultation closes on 28 May.
(added 05.03.10)
NEW - Child Bereavement Training Courses 4th 17th and 31st March
These courses are designed for professionals.
See the flyer for 4th March here, 17th March here and 31st March here.
(added 03.03.10)
NEW - Easter Holiday Activities
Dimensions have put together some information for activities over Easter for young people aged 14-25yrs living in the Wokingham Borough. See the flyer here.
(added 03.03.10)
NEW - Family Carer Workshops
Wokingham Learning Disability Partnership Board is running three workshops around relationships aimed at family carers of people 16 and over with a learning disability. The first workshop will be on Self Image and Social Skills covering developing and maintaining relationships. It takes place on Thursday March 25, from 10am to 1pm at the Bradbury Community Centre, Rose Street, Wokingham. The other two sessions are on Emotional Development and Sexuality on Tuesday June 26, and Sexual Health and Personal Relationships on Wednesday October 6. See the flyer here.
All three workshops are free to attend, you do not need to attend all three, but you must book your place in advance, please telephone 05600 766 114 or email admin@partnershipboard.org.uk
(added 03.03.10)
NEW - Putting People First Newsletter
You can find the latest Putting People First newsletter here.
(added 03.03.10)
NEW - 3rd CLASP Newsletter
Follow this link www.wow4me.org.uk/newsarticle.asp?article=63 to the WOW4ME website and the latest CLASP newsletter.
(added 03.03.10)
NEW - Seminar - Getting the best help for your child with dyslexia - 10th March
This is being run by the Wokingham & Reading Dyslexia Association at the Brookside Centre, Brookside Close, Earley, RG6 7HG on Wednesday 10 March at 7.30pm.
See the details here.
(added 03.03.10)
Big Health Check Up 15th March 2010
NHS Berkshire West is organising a Big Health Check Up day to complete the Learning Disabilities annual self assessment on the 15th March and need your help. You are invited to a meeting to share your views and experiences regarding local health services. They want to hear about what is working well and areas in which we could do better. Places are limited but you can send your comments to them if you wish.
See the flyer here.
(added 19.02.10)
The Lamb Inquiry Final report
This important report has been added to the autism reports section of the website.
You can find it here.
(added 19.02.10)
Thumbs Up Club Easter Programme
The Thumbs Up Club are running a number of day trips over Easter.
You can find more information here and a booking form here.
Enquiries to Ian Stentiford 0118 947 1196 after 3.30pm on School days or email stentiford@talktalk.net
(added 15.02.10)
Makaton Workshop Saturday 24th April 2010
Makaton Beginners Workshop - Sign and Symbol instruction for stages 1&2
9.30am to 1.30pm venue to be confirmed in Reading/Wokingham area
Cost £80
Email: workshops@2signtraining.co.uk
Tel: 07532 098260
(added 25.01.10)
Free Parent Workshop - Wednesday 28th April 2010 in London
Strategies to Support Young People with Autism
See the flyer here.
(added 24.11.09)
Free Parent Workshop - Tuesday 27th April 2010 in Birmingham
Strategies to Support Young People with Asperger Syndrome
See the flyer here.
(added 24.11.09)
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NATIONAL NEWS
NEW - Government publishes the 'Strategy for adults with autism in England 2010'
The adult autism strategy is the Government's plan to make sure that adults with autism get the help that they need. This could be things like help to get a job or help at home. Further details from the NAS who played a key part in getting this published.
(added 03.03.10)
NEW - The APPG (All Party Parliamentary Group) on Autism is holding its next meeting with other APPGs in Parliament on Tuesday 9th March, 5-6pm - talking about how to make elections more accessible for people with a disability. Please see here for more details.
(added 03.03.10)
Film 'Adam' released on DVD
The romantic comedy Adam, about a man who suffers from Asperger syndrome, is released on DVD on 15 February 2010. This film had a very limited release in the cinema last year.
(added 19.02.10)
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