The South Bucks Branch

Email: southbucks@nas.org.uk
Website: www.nasbranch.org.uk/southbucks
Tel: 07786 125876
Alternatively you can ring the National Autistic Society Helpline
Call 0808 800 4104
Lines are open 10am-4pm
WINT

SPRING 2014
Welcome everyone.

We had a fantastic evening at our speaker event in February. Dean Beadle was a
wonderful speaker and created such a positive atmosphere, feedback from both
parents and professionals that came along was great. Thank you to all those that
supported the event. We hope to bring you more of the same very soon.
Thanks to the generosity of Sainsburys customers in Flackwell Heath we are able to
continue to fund our soft play sessions for 2014.
Please can we remind you that if you attend a branch activity like swimming or soft
play you are responsible for your children at all times. Whilst we appreciate Jungle
Mania is a good time for parents to catch up for a chat, it is essential that you are
supervising your youngsters rather than leaving them unattended for 2 hours. We
have a range of ages that enjoy the session and some of the younger children can
become overloaded. Also can we remind you our activities are for branch members
only so please dont invite other children who are not part of your immediate family.
Thank you for understanding.
Unfortunately this month will be our last swimming session we have booked at
Maidenhead. This was a joint event we shared with The Berkshire Autistic Society.
We are trying to secure further bookings or find an alternative venue. If anyone has
any contacts for a suitable pool we could private hire then please email the branch.

Swimming Exclusive use, free swims, for all

the family
IMPORTANT NOTICE THIS IS OUR LAST SWIM AT
MAIDENHEAD
29th March 2014

Free, exclusive, swimming, at the Magnet Leisure Centre Maidenhead, from 6.30pm7.30pm.
(siblings are more than welcome) We share these sessions with The Berkshire
Autistic Society.
Please note: you are responsible for your child/children at all times

Autism Friendly Screenings

Empire Cinema
Crest Road, High Wycombe, HP11 1UA

13th Apr: Rio2 2D

11th May: Tarzan 2D
8th June: Postman Pat
They are also doing two special Autism-Friendly screenings to mark World Autism
Awareness Week:

Wed. 2nd Apr: Muppets Most Wanted 4pm

Sun. 6th Apr: Rio 2 2D 11:30am
House lights will be on until immediately before the film starts, lower volume and no
adverts/trailers will be shown. Empire say you are also very welcome to bring your
own food and drink. As these are proving to be very popular events we would advise
to pre-book if you can.
Please look for the NAS logo for the autism friendly version.
This can be done online at www.empirecinemas.co.uk

Cineworld host an Autism Friendly Film at 11:00am on the 1st

Sunday of every month
CINEWORLD Eden Centre, High Wycombe

Muppets Most wanted on 2nd April at 15:45pm

and Rio 2 on Sunday 6th April at 11am
Every month, the cinema shows a different film from a selection of new releases and
classics including Pixar animations, Disney adventures and other fantastical adventures
suitable for all age ranges.
What makes the screenings autism friendly?
The lights will be on low
The volume will be turned down
There will be no trailers at the beginning of the film
You'll be able to take your own food and drinks
You'll be able to move around the cinema if you like
(Guests are reminded not to run inside the cinema and children are to be supervised at all times.)

Jungle Mania soft play in Bourne End

Saturday 5th April
Saturday 3rd May
Saturday 7th June

We are very pleased to have booked exclusive use of Jungle Mania in Bourne End
from 6-8pm
for under 14s. Jungle Mania has a soft play area on 3 levels with a separate
football/basketball pitch. There is a stand-alone toddler area for under 3s. A coffee
bar is available to purchase drinks.
Please note: you are responsible for your child/children at all times

Venue: Westfield School, Highfield Road, Bourne End, SL8 5BE.

Time: 5.006.45pm Monday evenings, during term time only
Cost: A suggested voluntary donation of 2 per week per family paid termly to go towards
branch activities.
Rainbow Club provides activities in a safe and supportive environment for children on the
autistic spectrum up to the age of 11 and their siblings. Activities will include OT, art and
crafts, puzzles and games. Some weeks there will also be a Music Therapist. During the
evening a snack and drinks will be provided. The aim of the club is to promote social skills
and to help develop the childrens turn taking and communication skills.
Parents are responsible for their children whilst at the club.
Please email southbucks@nas.org.uk for further details and to book a place.

The Spectrum Club

Social Club for young
functioning autism

people

with

Aspergers

and

High

The Spectrum Club is a social youth club aimed at young people with Aspergers and HFA.
It runs alternate Saturdays at East Side Youth Centre, Highcrest Academy, High Wycombe.
11-14 year olds 2-4pm, 14-21 year olds 4-6pm.
For more info contact Mark Wengler mawengler@aol.com

Social Evenings for adults over 16 with ASD - meeting once a month from
7.30 to 9.30pm

The Group With No Name

The evenings for the adults social group continue to be really successful. While the group
are meeting in one room there is a chance for parents of adults to meet in another room for
coffee and a chat. (You do not have to bring an adult along for you to be able to join this
group). If there is a subject which you feel you would like to know more about please let us
know and we can see about asking someone along to talk about it. If you would like more
information or would like to come along please email in the first instance
southbucks@nas.org.uk
The group were invaluable at our Dean Beadle evening.
"On Wednesday 5th February, TGWNN helped out at a talk that was given by Dean Beadle at Adams Park. Dean
Beadle is a speaker for autism and Autistic Spectrum Disorders. TGWNN's jobs for the evening were to take
people's names down as and when they arrived, collect any money people owed, answer any questions and show
them to their seats and other facilities.
TGWNN really enjoyed the talk... especially when Doctor Who started to be frequently mentioned. And our help
was much appreciated."
Steph x

This year the High Wycombe Gang Show has chosen The Group with No
Name as their show charity.

The Gang consists of 100+ local members of the Scout and Guide
Associations, who produce, manage and perform the entire show. If you
have never been to a gang show before then let them amaze you with
the enthusiasm and talent of the local cast.
If you would like to see the show it is held at:
The Lancaster Arts centre in Wycombe Abbey School
from Wednesday 9th to Saturday 12th April.
Tickets can get obtained via their web page.
www.hw-scouts.org.uk/gs