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Newsletter Summer 2019
Funded by and other donations and grants
for 8–17 year olds with Asperger’s Syndrome / High Functioning Autism*
Summer is on its way and our Activities are back, with a range of NEW activities as well as your old favourites!
Join us this Summer for
fun & friendships and maybe try something new
(yep, we do the social stuff & help build friendships!)
The Closing Date for bookings is
Monday 24th June Please book early as activities are usually fully booked!
We prioritise early bookings as much as possible.
STUFF U NEED TO KNOW: • Our Summer Activities are staffed at a staff:child ratio of approx
1:4. If your child requires more support please contact us before booking.
• Children should be dropped off and collected from the stated venues / meeting points.
• Most of our activities are separated by age – juniors and seniors. Age restrictions are stated - participants must be the correct age at the time of the event.
• If your child turns 13 during the Summer holidays, please book activities for the 13-17 age group for the whole Summer.
• For ‘secondary’ aged activities (aged 11-17yrs) you can attend if you will be starting secondary school September 2019
• If you are not already known to us, we prefer to receive a full Referral Form for your child before they attend an activity. Please visit our website for a Referral Form.
• Our Summer Activities are funded for young people aged 8-17 years old at the time of the activity, who have a diagnosis of Asperger’s Syndrome or high functioning Autism and live in Oxfordshire (or access statutory services in Oxfordshire e.g. education, healthcare).
* If you are uncertain about your child’s eligibility, please do contact us.
If you have any queries or need help to complete the Application Form,
please contact Judith: Email: [email protected] 01844 338696 (phone is answered Mon-Wed 8:30am – 4:30pm, term time only or answerphone at other times)
Summer Activities 2019
We look forward to seeing you this Summer
Wild Animals!
Horse-riding
Laser Gaming Amig
and much more!
Techno Ninjas
Mini beasts
In this Issue Summer Activities ….…… 2-5 Fundraising news .………. 6-8
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Summer Activities Programme
Activity Booking Fee
Monday 29th July, 10am-2:30pm 8-12 Year olds ONLY
Make – Create – Decorate at Jubilee House, Horton Road, Stanton St John, Oxford, OX33 1AG (near Barton, Oxford).
A fun and creative day of and Science workshops and challenges, plus arts and crafts. If that isn’t enough
there’s also outside play, an outdoor obstacle course! NOTE: Please wear appropriate clothing which may get muddy, wet, and messy!
£15 per child Bring packed lunch
Tuesday 30th July, 10am-2pm Secondary aged only (11-17 years)
Wild Animal Extravaganza! at Amazing Animals, Green Lane, Heythrop, OX7 5TU
A rare and special experience! Amazing Animals is one of Europe’s largest private collection of animals including WOLVES, TIGERS, PENGUINS, SLOTHS, and many more! Come and see what happens behind the scenes of animal training for TV, Film, live events, photography and the audio-visual industries. You will have the opportunity to see demonstrations of animal training and gain some insight into animal behaviour. The day will include participation in the enrichment of animal enclosures as well as a tour of this awesome private animal training centre. NOTE: We can not guarantee which animals will be available on the day, as some may be out on film sets!
EITHER Drop off / collect your child at Animal Extravaganza: Arrive: 10am / Collect: 2pm OR Transport is provided from/back to Wolvercote Young Peoples Centre,
St Peters Road, Wolvercote, Oxford, OX2 8AU: Drop off: 9:30am / Collect: 2:30pm Please arrive on time – the bus will leave promptly!
£30 per child or £35 with
transport. Bring packed lunch
Wednesday 31st July, 10am - 2:30pm 8-12 Year olds ONLY
Video games, Arts & crafts, DVDs & Internet at The Mish, 57f St Clements, Oxford, OX4 1AG
Bring your own game console, games and/or DVD – to play and share with others! A great chance to try new games. Two player+ games only! Please bring additional controllers! Plus there will be table football, pool table, board games and craft activities to try. NOTE: Certificate 15 and 18 games are prohibited!
£15 per child Bring packed lunch
Thursday 1st August, 10am - 1pm Primary aged only (8-11 years)
Girls @ The Mish at The Mish, 57f St Clements, Oxford, OX4 1AG Join us for a morning of craft, make up, and fun, an opportunity to meet other girls and make new friends. Bring a packed lunch.
£10 per child Bring a packed lunch
Thursday 1st August, 2pm-7pm Secondary aged only (11-17 years)
Girls @ The Mish-2 at The Mish, 57f St Clements, Oxford, OX4 1AG Join us for an afternoon of craft, make up, and fun, an opportunity to meet other girls and make some new friends. We will be eating out at La Cucina, please bring money for food and drinks. Then back to the Mish to relax and watch a film. Bring your own makeup and hair products (we will provide some too) for a day of trying out new makeup and hair styles (no cutting!) with inspiration from YouTube and magazines, or your own style. Or if you prefer something gruesome try Zombie/wound kits! There will be a photo booth for selfies, plus magazines, Wi-Fi, topics of conversation. We will lunch out at La Cucina restaurant (please find the menu and ensure you bring enough money http://www.lacucinaoxford.co.uk/menus/ ) Then back to the Mish for a film or to chill & chat.
£10 per person. Bring money for meal out.
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Monday 5th August 8-17 year olds
Horse Riding Activity Day at Horsewyse, Westfield Farm, Westfield Road, Long Crendon HP189EW
A wonderful ‘horsey’ day including horse riding, horse grooming, animal care and nature walks. NOTE: This is an outdoor activity and may involve getting muddy and wet. Appropriate clothing must be worn and sturdy trainers/boots. Helmets will be provided and MUST be worn.
Please note there is a 14 stone weight limit for riding. EITHER Drop off / collect your child at. Horsewyse: Arrive: 10am / Collect: 3pm OR Transport is provided from/back to Wolvercote Young Peoples Centre,
St Peters Road, Wolvercote, Oxford, OX2 8AU: Drop off: 9am / Collect: 3:45pm Please arrive on time – the bus will leave promptly!
£30 per child or £35 with transport Bring packed lunch
Tuesday 6th August, 9:45am-12:30pm 8-12 year olds ONLY
Outdoor Laser Tag at Furze Brake Woodland, Lockwood Farm, Culham No1 site, Station Road,
Culham, Oxford, OX14 3DA Outdoor laser tag followed by lunch. NOTE: a cap is provided and must be worn (holds laser sensor). This is an outdoor activity in woodland, so please wear appropriate clothing and footwear
£25 per child Bring packed lunch
Tuesday 6th August, 1pm-3pm 13-17 year olds ONLY
Outdoor Laser Tag at Furze Brake Woodland, Lockwood Farm, Culham No1 site, Station Road,
Culham, Oxford, OX14 3DA Outdoor laser tag. NOTE: a cap is provided and must be worn (holds laser sensor). This is an outdoor activity in woodland, so please wear appropriate clothing and footwear
£25 per person
Wednesday 7th August, 10am - 3pm 13-17 year olds ONLY
Chill@TheMish at The Mish, 57f St Clements, Oxford, OX4 1AG
Gaming, Internet, DVDs, & just chilling. Bring your own game console, games, or DVD, to play and share with others. Table football, pool table, board games. We plan to go to Subway for lunch so bring some money for Subway, or a packed lunch if you prefer. Note: ALL Certificate 18 games are prohibited!
£15 per child Bring packed lunch or money for Subway
Thursday 8th August, 10am - 2:30pm 8-12 Year olds ONLY
Video games, Arts & crafts, DVDs & Internet at The Mish, 57f St Clements, Oxford, OX4 1AG Bring your own game console, games and/or DVD – to play and share with others! A great chance to try new games. Two player+ games only! Please bring additional controllers! Plus there will be table football, pool table, board games and craft activities to try. NOTE: Certificate 15 and 18 games are prohibited!
£15 per child Bring packed lunch
Monday 12th August, 11am-1pm 8-12 Year olds ONLY
Laser Storm at Let’s Go Bonkers (formally Darcy Bear) Black Bourton Road, Carterton, OX18 3EZ.
Laser Party with lunch (chips & either sausages, nuggets or fish fingers) NOTE: Helmets are provided and MUST be worn. Please make sure you wear socks or bring them with you to wear.
£15 per child Lunch is provided
Tuesday 13th August, 3:30pm - 9pm 13-17 year olds ONLY
City Mazes Unit 5, Ozone Leisure Park, Grenoble Road, Oxford OX4 4XP
Play a game in the City Maze and then on to eat Frankie and Benney’s. (fee includes a main course from the lunch menu, together with an unlimited refill drink - Pepsi, Diet Pepsi, R Whites Lemonade or Tango Orange only, follow the link for more details https://www.frankieandbennys.com/menu/lunch if you want to add a starter/dessert you will need to bring additional money) We will go on to the cinema for those who want to make an evening of it. You can be collected earlier if you don’t want to stay after eating.
£25 per child (plus money for the cinema, plus CEA card if you have one)
Wednesday 14th August, 10am - 3pm 8-12 year olds ONLY
Mini Beasts & Wild Art
at Earth Trust, Hill Farm, Little Wittenham, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX14 4QZ Have you got what it takes to find mini beasts? And use your creative side with clay and natural materials. NOTE: This is an outdoor activity and may involve getting muddy and wet. It is essential that your child bring a waterproof coat, a change of clothes, suitable footwear (preferably wellies) and a towel.
£18 per child. Bring a packed lunch, change of clothes and towel.
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Thursday 15th August 13-17 year olds ONLY
Indoor Go-karting and bowling
at Rogue Racing/Bowling, The Point, Gatehouse Way, Aylesbury, HP19 8DB Have fun go-kart racing on an indoor racetrack. The track has a safe and enjoyable environment and is suitable for novice and experienced karters. You will be provided with race overalls to protect clothing, crash helmets, and neck braces (optional for +15 years), but bring your own gloves. After the racing we will be served Pizza whilst we start our bowling.
EITHER Drop off / collect your child at Rogue Bowling: Arrive: 10:30am / Collect: 1:30pm OR Transport is provided from/back to Wolvercote Young Peoples Centre, St Peters Road, Wolvercote, Oxford, OX2 8A: Drop off: 9:45am / Collect: 2:15pm (prompt!)
£25 per child or £30 with transport Includes lunch of Pizza Bring gloves
Friday 16th August, 9:45am-12:45pm 13-17 year olds ONLY
Outdoor Laser Tag at Furze Brake Woodland, Lockwood Farm, Culham No1 site, Station Road,
Culham, Oxford, OX14 3DA Outdoor laser tag. NOTE: a cap is provided and must be worn (holds laser sensor). This is an outdoor activity in woodland, so please wear appropriate clothing and footwear
£25 per person Bring a packed lunch
Monday 19th August 8-17 year olds
Horse Riding Activity Day at Horsewyse, Westfield Farm, Westfield Road, Long Crendon HP189EW
A wonderful ‘horsey’ day including horse riding, horse grooming, animal care and nature walks. NOTE: This is an outdoor activity and may involve getting muddy and wet. Appropriate clothing must be worn and sturdy trainers/boots. Helmets will be provided and MUST be worn.
Please note there is a 14 stone weight limit for riding. EITHER Drop off / collect your child at. Horsewyse: Arrive: 10am / Collect: 3pm OR Transport is provided from/back to Wolvercote Young Peoples Centre,
St Peters Road, Wolvercote, Oxford, OX2 8AU: Drop off: 9am / Collect: 3:45pm Please arrive on time – the bus will leave promptly!
£30 per child or £35 with transport Bring packed lunch
Tuesday 20th August, 10am - 3pm 8-12 year olds ONLY
Techno Ninjas at Blessed George Napier School (Learning Resource Centre),
Addison Road, Banbury, OX16 9DG
Minecraft Mayhem: If your ninja has a PC Minecraft account that is great, if not they have plenty of spare accounts, so that everyone can join in the fun.
£20 Bring a packed lunch
Wednesday 21st August, 10am-12:30pm Primary aged only (8-11 years)
Ice-skating at Oxford Ice Rink, Oxpens Road, Oxford, OX1 1RX
Join us for a skating session for novices and the experienced. Some of our staff are venturing onto the ice too, so there will be help if this is new to you. Afterwards we will eat in the on-site cafe which sells paninis, sandwiches, crisps and cakes etc. Lunch should cost no more than £10 depending on how hungry you are!
£10 Bring money for lunch
Wednesday 21st August, 2pm-5:30pm Secondary aged only (11-17 years)
Ice-skating at Oxford Ice Rink, Oxpens Road, Oxford, OX1 1RX
Join us for a skating session for novices and the experienced. Some of our staff are venturing onto the ice too, so there will be help if this is new to you. Afterwards we will head across the road to the Westgate to buy an early dinner at Westgate Social Street Food https://westgateoxford.co.uk/westgate-social-street-food
£10 Bring money for dinner
Thursday 22nd August, 11:30am - 2:30pm 8-17 year olds and family members
Climbing, Family Rowing and Picnic at The Riverside Centre, Donnington Bridge, Oxford, OX4 4AZ
A leisurely day by the river for all the family! Families are invited to bring a picnic and row/canoe. Very stable boats, coaches, life jackets & instruction are provided. There will also be a climbing wall for those who want to have a go climbing. Bring lunch, towel, change of clothes (just in case!) Note: This is the only event where parents MUST accompany & be responsible for their children – parent participation is optional!
£8 per person participating Bring a picnic
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Tuesday 27th August, 11am-1pm 8-12 Year olds ONLY
Laser Storm at Let’s Go Bonkers (formally Darcy Bear) Black Bourton Road, Carterton, OX18 3EZ.
Laser Party with lunch (chips & either sausages, nuggets or fish fingers) NOTE: Helmets are provided and MUST be worn. Please make sure you wear socks or bring them with you to wear.
£15 per child Lunch is provided
Wednesday 28th August, 10am - 3pm 13-17 year olds ONLY
Chill@TheMish at The Mish, 57f St Clements, Oxford, OX4 1AG
Gaming, Internet, DVDs, & just chilling. Bring your own game console, games, or DVD, to play and share with others. Table football, pool table, board games. We plan to go to Subway for lunch so bring some money for Subway, or a packed lunch if you prefer. Note: ALL Certificate 18 games are prohibited!
£15 per child Bring packed lunch or money for Subway
Thursday 29th August, 10am - 2:30pm 8-12 Year olds ONLY
Video games, Arts & crafts, DVDs & Internet at The Mish, 57f St Clements, Oxford, OX4 1AG Bring your own game console, games and/or DVD – to play and share with others! A great chance to try new games. Two player+ games only! Please bring additional controllers! Plus there will be table football, pool table, board games and craft activities to try. NOTE: Certificate 15 and 18 games are prohibited!
£15 per child Bring packed lunch
Summer Activities How to Book To book your Summer Activity places please complete the attached Application Form.
• When booking, please ensure you can drop off and collect your child on time.
• The arrival/drop off times are when Registration will begin. If you arrive early please supervise your child and wait to register. Our staff become responsible for young people after registration.
• Applications will only be accepted after we have received both a fully completed Application Form and payment.
• Final confirmation of places will be sent AFTER the closing date on Monday 24th June 2019
• If you have queries or special arrangements regarding payment, please let us know as soon as possible.
• IMPORTANT NOTICE ABOUT MEDICATION. If whilst attending our activities your child will need any medication which may require action/intervention/storage by our staff, e.g. Diabetes, medication for ADHD, epilepsy, please let us know ASAP so we can organise staff training. If our staff are not able to receive training in good time, the child’s attendance will not be permitted.
The Closing Date for bookings is Monday 24th June 2019 Please book early to avoid disappointment!
Possible funding for Summer Holiday Activities Funding may be available from Oxfordshire County Council to possibly help pay fees as well as transport for those on low income or benefits. We are now able to make an application from the Inclusion Support Scheme (Short Breaks) for Disabled Children and Young People on your behalf. We need to make this application at least 2 weeks before the start of the summer activities so please let us know as part of the application form. You will initially only need to pay us a 10% contribution and we will apply for the remainder. If for any reason the application for funding is unsuccessful, we will advise you and you can then choose to pay the outstanding amount or cancel the place(s). More information is given here https://www2.oxfordshire.gov.uk/cms/sites/default/files/folders/documents/childreneducationandfamilies/informationforparents/disabledchildren/ISSShortBreaksCriteria.pdf
Contact Pauline Mackinnon at Oxfordshire Family Information Service for more information on 01865 32 33 32 or Email: [email protected] There may be funding available for transport. For more information, please contact the Oxfordshire Travel Hotline on 0845 310 1111 or www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/cms/content/community-transport
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Fundraising
Well done & Thank You Thank you to everyone who fundraised and
donated over the past few months. It’s always a delight to hear of wonderful people
supporting our work.
Please keep the creative ideas coming and help us raise much needed funds.
Warrior Parents to Children on the Spectrum Wallingford & Local Villages
raised £600 from a quiz night. The evening was full of quizzical questions, food and fun.
Our team of amazing tin shakers and volunteers
raised an awesome £1,231
at our World Autism Awareness Day event in Oxford.
Thameside Singers raised £400 from their Christmas choir concert.
The Abbey Lodge No.945, Freemason raised £500
from their kind donations.
To all our wonderful parents & supporters who
donate regularly by Standing Order. Your support is
much appreciated
Glynne Stackhouse and Felicity Burrell raised £405 performing a wonderful piano duet recital. The evening was organised by Glynne, one
of our fabulous granddads, hosted by Felicity, and attended by their friends. We enjoyed an evening of music from Glynne and Felicity
The support AFSO give is
life changing for families
Cumnor United Reformed Church raised £279 from their benevolent fund. Thank you to the church
for their continued support
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Please support AFSO
Be part of our success
We support over 2,800 children & young people,
and receive 32 NEW referrals per month!
Please support us any way you can
!
• Ask your local pub/shop/business if they would display a collection tin We can provide the tin – simple! Contact us for details.
• Set up regular giving via a Standing Order from your bank. Please contact us for details. Email [email protected]
• Donate via our JustGiving page www.justgiving.com/childrenintouch You can leave a message when you donate.
• Collect donations instead of gifts/flowers at special occasions An alternative to gifts at birthdays, anniversaries, weddings, or in memory of a loved one at funerals.
• Ask your employer to raise funds for us – we are happy to help with this. Nominate us as Charity of the Year, or organise an event such as a quiz night, sweepstake, cake sale, team building challenge.
• Organise an event e.g. quiz night, cake sale, golf day, disco, barn dance, an auction.
• Participate or organise a challenge Like our fabulous fundraisers: Robyn cut her long hair, Christine and Kathy skydived, Daniel ran The Oxford Half Marathon, John walked The Ridgeway non-stop, Eva wrote a book!
• Organise a school or work mufti day, fete, or fun day
• Leave a Legacy gift in your will. Remember us in your will, leaving a legacy of support. Please feel free to contact us for information.
• Sell on eBay, at a car boot, or auction for us.
Contact us for a Fundraising Pack or to discuss your ideas We are happy to hear your comments and suggestions.
Please contact Gita Lobo by email: [email protected] or call 07929 379125, or feel free to chat with our staff.
Donate every little helps, please see below for details
Fundraise any event big or small, and we can help with ideas!
Volunteer at our youth groups or help with admin or events.
Visit our website for more details
Fundraising inspiration
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World Autism Awareness Week 2019
The sun did shine and we were loud and proud about autism! It was lovely to see so many of you at our event in Oxford city centre, as well as the public joining in. Here’s some of what we got up to:
Thank you to everyone who helped & participated. Special thanks to: Jamie Stewart for the PA System, New Road Baptist Church for the use of space, Wacky Wardrobe for costumes, Sinead
and the team at the Westgate Centre, the staff at Lush, Stu Allsop for photographs, and our young people Molly, Jack, Jamie, and Zak for helping on the day.
We could not have done it without you!
Drumming The rhythm & beats of African drumming drew in the crowds and created a fantastic vibe and fun for children, families & the public. Special thanks to Daniel Sowah and Jonas Torrance for leading the workshops.
Busking A line up of music and singing kept our feet
tapping! Thanks to our singers and musicians:
Matt Russ Louise McCarthy
Callum Harris Craig Harris
The Dollymops Grace & Jamie Stewart
Fundraising We raised an awesome
£1,231 from tin
shaking, face painting, and busking. A HUGE thank you to ALL our tin shakers.
Face Painting Thank you to Lapis Lizards for
creative face painting and glitter tattoos – adding colour and
sparkle to the day!
Tetris Many folks had frantic fun
trying to beat the clock to build the actual Tetris wall!
Help us plan next year’s events! We will soon be planning next year’s events – which will include more events across Oxfordshire. Please contact us if you can join the action group or
help in any way. Email: [email protected]
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www.afso.org.uk
Other Activities around Oxfordshire If our activities do not meet the needs of your child there are several other groups who run activities during school holidays and term time. If you are on our emailing list you will be notified when we receive information about events, courses and activities and these are also advertised on our Facebook page. Also check out the Oxfordshire County Council Local Offer website page and Family Information Directory https://fisd.oxfordshire.gov.uk/kb5/oxfordshire/directory/home.page for details of what is available across the County.
This year we are not arranging to take a group to the Roar Inclusive Arts Festival but would encourage you to go along as a family. So far they have announced a comedy double bill, suitable for 16+years, at the Old Fire Station. You can book tickets by following this link: https://oldfirestation.org.uk/whats-on/richard-stott-georgie-morrell-roar-festival/?mc_cid=8fc2bf7a7e&mc_eid=%5bUNIQID%5d
They are also planning workshops for groups with more complex needs in the morning and a number of Creative workshops in the afternoon on Friday 30th August. We will email out when we have more information about the daytime activities. They are also planning Planet Inclusion to access Carnival in an Inclusive zone on Sunday July 7th from 11am and also an inclusive Winter Carnival area in the Covered Market run by Ark-T's the Roarsomes and be part of the procession and create lanterns to decorate the area in November 2019.
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groups etc, please make a referral. Forms can be downloaded from our website
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