Events taking part in the North
North West England
Date : March and April 2011
Location : North West England
Event : Pass it On!
Five charities in the North West have been working together to promote WAAD in 2011. The Together Trust, ASGMA, Families Connected, Wirral Autistic Society and Autism Initiatives have produced a leaflet that has been designed to inform readers on the facts about autism. North West residents are encouraged to read and pass on the literature to everyone they know. The 'Pass It On' campaign, which is being backed by Coronation Street star, Sue Nicholls, aims to spread the word about the disorder to local people as part of World Autism Awareness Day (2nd April).
Visit the Together Trust website
Blackpool
Date : Saturday 2nd. April 10am - 5pm
Location : Crosby, Formby, Southport, Warrington, Blackpool, Fleetwood
Event : Leafleting and street Collections
Autism Initiatives staff and service users will be out and about, available for questions, handing out awareness leaflets and collecting donations
Visit the Autism Initiatives website
Cheshire
Date : 2nd April 9am - 6pm
Location : Cheshire
Event : Bag Packs Galore!
The Together Trust is working with Autism Initiatives, ASGMA, Families Connected and Wirral Autistic Society to promote autism awareness. We're planning a series of bag packs in Sainsbury's stores to raise awareness and raise money for our respective charities. We will provide you with t-shirts, collections buckets and literature etc and there will be a member of Together Trust staff there at all times. We are looking for volunteers to help us. If you have a minimum of two hours free on the day (between 10am and 7pm) then please do get in touch with us. We'd love to hear from you. Telephone: 0161 283 4883.
Visit the Together Trust website
Leeds
Date : 2 April 2011, 10am - 3.30pm
Location : Crossgates Shopping Centre, Leeds
Event : Meet the Donkeys
Crossgates Shopping Centre have invited the Elisabeth Svenden Trust, Crossgates Shopping Centre's nominated charity for 2011 to visit the shopping centre and bring along a couple of their donkeys. We have also invited the Leeds Autism, Behaviour, Communication Support Group (Leeds ABC) www.abcleeds.org.uk. which is a small, local, voluntary autism support charity.
Visit the Crossgates Shopping Centre website
Manchester
Date : 1 April 2011
Location : Worsley Park Hotel & Country Club
Event : Hearts and Minds Challenge - Golf Classic
Come and join the Hearts And Minds Challenge for a great day's golf followed by a full
evening's entertainment including food, live music and charity auction.
For more information, to enter a team or sponsor a hole, please call Ian McGrath on 07540 558788.
See also the Hearts and Minds fundraising "Race to The Sun" (pdf) cycle ride in 26 May 2011.
Visit the Hearts and Minds website
Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Date : 2 April 2011
Location : The Vermont Hotel, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England
Event : North East Autism Society 200ft Abseil Event
In aid of World Autism Awareness Day, the North East Autism Society are seeking daredevils to take part in their first abseil from the Vermont Hotel, Newcastle on Saturday April 2nd. The abseil will run from the top of the hotel, down 200ft onto the quayside. The minimum age to take part in the abseil is 11 years old, (with parents consent) and there is no maximum age limit. To enter you must agree to raise a minimum sponsorship of £75. All money raised from the event will go to the Society.
Visit North East Autism Society website
Nottinghamshire
Date : 2 April 2011 - 10.00am - 2pm
Location : Hucknall Leisure Centre, Hucknall, Nottinghamshire
Event : World Autism Day event
Celebration of autism,Indigo Kids Charity and Aiming High for Disabled Children. For kids FA football coaches doing skills, bouncy castle, craft tables where kids can make and take a gift, chill out room where kids play wii and other games with qualified staff whilst parents look round our information stands and bazaar, violin recital and vocal performance from 2 of our kids.
Nottingham
Date : Tuesday 5th April 2011 - Two sessions 9.30-11.30am and 12.30-2.30pm
Location : Park Hall Autism Resource Centre, Park Road, Bestwood Village, Nottingham NG6 8TQ
Event : NORSACA Information & Open Day
We are holding an Information & Open Day, featuring Special Guest Speakers Julie Briggs & Ruth Fidler on Tuesday 5th April 2011. The day will be split into two separate sessions:
Session 1: 9.30am - 11.30am - speaker at 10am Julie Briggs, Mundy Street Day Service Manager.
Developing Day Services and meeting the needs of individual service users.
Session 2: 12.30pm - 2.30pm speaker at 1pm Ruth Fidler, Assistant Head at Sutherland House School.
Useful strategies for supporting children and young people on the autistic spectrum.
You will find display stands so you can learn about NORSACA's services and meet key members of staff, there will also be a few other specially selected services there for you to meet. This is a FREE event but to avoid disappointment you need to book your place on ONE of the two sessions. To reserve your place please call Sophie Kear on 0115 976 1805 or email sophiek@norsaca.org.uk R.S.V.P. by 29th March.
Preston
Date : 29 April 2011
Location : Preston Guild Hall
Event : Charity Ball
In aid of the National Autistic Society and Dominic's House raising funds to set up holiday homes for Autistic and special needs children and their families.
Visit the Dominics House website
Skipton
Date : 5th April, 10am - 12 noon
Location :Skipton Youth and Community Centre, Otley Street, Skipton, BD23 1ET
Event : Communication Skills Workshop
Discover exciting and rewarding ways to communicate with your child. Learn to make resources that will help your child communicate.
For more info Tel: NYCC Skipton Adult Learning Service on 0845 300 2414.
Withernsea
Date : 2nd April, 11am - 3pm
Location : Autistic Living Solutions, Queens Terrace, 231 Queen Street, Withernsea, North Humberside, HU19 2HH
Event : Communication Skills Workshop
We are having an Open Day for families, carers and professionals, to show people around the Facility. Our clients will be on hand in the garden area in the Courtyard and taking part in some baking.
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