This group for adults with autism spectrum conditions in Windsor and Maidenhead meets on Wednesday evenings at The Bear pub, 8-10 High Street, Maidenhead, SL6 1QJ. Helen Harris is the coordinator of this group.

All prospective members of this group must be referred by a professional support worker. Referrals can be made by downloading the Bear With Me registration form, which should be completed and returned to the Autism Berkshire office by email to admin@autismberkshire.org.uk or by post to 40 Caversham Road, Reading, RG1 7EB.

For more information about the group, call 01189 594 594 or email admin@autismberkshire.org.uk

• The weekly meetings of the group are funded by a grant from the Worshipful Company of Grocers.

• Some of the group’s outings and special activities are supported by the Louis Baylis Trust, which makes grants to local good causes from the profits of the Maidenhead Advertiser and Windsor and Slough Express newspapers. Click here for more details of the trust’s work.

The club is open to young people aged 16 to 25 with autism spectrum conditions who live in Berkshire and is run by Kevin Jackson. We have places available for new members – please get in touch using the details below.

Meetings to play video and board games, including Pokemon TCG, are held on the first and third Saturdays of each month, between 2pm and 4pm, at Emmer Green Youth and Community Centre, Grove Road, Reading, RG4 8LN. There is a charge of £5 per person, per meeting.

Forthcoming sessions:

2019: December 7, December 21.

2020: January 4, January 18, February 1, February 15, March 7, March 21.

For more information about the group or to request an application form, call 01189 594 594 or email contact@autismberkshire.org.uk

The club is funded by the Earley Charity and the Worshipful Company of Grocers.

This club for adults with autism spectrum conditions and their parents/carers meets fortnightly in Reading, normally on Monday evenings. Every other meeting takes place at The Outlook pub, 76/78A Kings Road, Reading, RG1 3BJ from 6.30pm-9.30pm. Venues for the other meetings vary and can include bowling arcades, restaurants or walks. The club’s co-ordinator is Kevin Jackson.

Forthcoming meetings:

Monday, December 16: Christmas Meal at Great Expectations, in London Street, Reading, at 7pm. Menu choices and a £10 deposit should be given to Kevin Jackson before or at the meeting at The Outlook on December 2.

For more information about the group, call 01189 594 594 or email 197club@autismberkshire.org.uk

The 197 Club is funded by the Earley Charity and the Worshipful Company of Grocers.

This social group for adults with a diagnosis of high-functioning autism or Asperger’s meets fortnightly on Tuesday evenings at the Earl of Cornwall pub, in Cippenham Lane, Slough, SL1 2XN, from 7pm to 9pm.

The group’s co-ordinator is Sarah Brown. If you would like to become a member of Hidden Pearls or want more information, email her at sarah.brown@autismberkshire.org.uk or call 01189 595 594.

Forthcoming meetings:

2019: December 6 (Christmas meal – NB this event is on a Friday evening, rather than a Tuesday, and at the Montagu Arms, 374 London Rd, Langley, Slough SL3 7HX).

2020: January 7, January 21, February 4, February 18, March 3, March 17, March 31.

The group is funded by the Slough SPACE project.

This club for children aged eight to 15 with an autism spectrum condition diagnosis, or on the CAMHS waiting list for an autism assessment who are educated in mainstream settings, meets twice a month in Reading.

It gives children the chance to make friends, play board games and video games and take part in other activities, including table football, art and crafts, or use the outdoor play equipment.

Meetings are held on the second and fourth Saturdays of each month (except for school holidays), between 2pm and 4pm, at Emmer Green Youth and Community Centre, Grove Road, Reading, RG4 8LN. There is a charge of £5 per child, per meeting.

Forthcoming sessions:

2019: Please note that the session planned for December 14 has been cancelled, due to the centre being used for work by Reading Borough Council connected with the General Election on December 12.

2020: January 11, January 25, February 8, February 22, March 14, March 28.

For more information about the club, call 01189 594 594 or email contact@autismberkshire.org.uk

If you would like to register your child/children for the Games Club, please click here to complete our online registration form. When places become available we will contact families on the waiting list to discuss their child’s support needs and ensure the club is suitable for them.

The Reading Games Club is supported by Reading Lions Club.

Autism Berkshire runs trampolining sessions for children and young people aged five to 17 with autism spectrum conditions in Reading and Bracknell, funded by the BBC’s Children in Need appeal.

Classes are currently fully subscribed, but we are operating a waiting list. If you would like to put your child/children on the waiting list, please click here and complete the online registration form.

We will notify parents when places become available. If you are unable to complete the form online, please contact Sarah Brown at the Autism Berkshire office on 01189 594 594 or email admin@autismberkshire.org.uk

Sessions in Reading are held at Crosfields School, Shinfield Road, RG2 9BL, and Meadway Sports Centre, Conwy Close, RG30 4BZ.

Autumn Term dates:

Crosfields School Team A: December 7, December 21.

Crosfields School Team B: December 14.

Crosfields School Team C: December 7, December 21.

Crosfields School Team D: December 14.

Meadway Sports Centre: 2020 dates coming shortly.

Sessions in Bracknell are held at Bracknell Trampoline Centre, Coningsby, Bracknell, RG12 7BA. The centre is in the grounds of Brakenhale School.

Autumn Term dates: December 8.

Our trampolining sessions for children and teenagers are funded by a grant from BBC Children in Need.

We recently asked parents if their children would be continuing to attend trampolining sessions and were delighted to get lots of complimentary comments about the classes, along with their responses. Here is a selection.

“I’d like to take this opportunity to thank Autism Berkshire and Children in Need for the years that both my boys have benefited from trampolining. Rebound therapy has had enormously positive effects on both the boys and we count ourselves as very fortunate to have had access to these fantastic sessions.”

“This is just to confirm that G is loving the trampolining sessions, and that he would most definitely like to keep his spot. Many thanks for this, it’s made a real difference in his Saturdays!”

“Fantastic club and coaching. Thanks for getting us a place.”

“Yes, both C and D would like to continue with the trampolining – they both enjoy it a lot!”

“We would love to keep our place please. K still enjoys the club very much.”

“My son would like to continue attending the trampolining sessions at Crosfields. He really enjoys this activity and the tutoring he receives from Dugald.”

“R is enjoying trampolining and really keen to continue.”

The club is for children aged six to 15 with an autism spectrum condition and meets at Woolhampton, in West Berkshire.

Sessions take place on Saturdays from 9.30am to 11.30am at Woolhampton Village Hall, in Bath Road, RG7 5RE. There is a charge of £5 per child, per session.

Forthcoming sessions:

2019: December 14.

2020: January 11, January 25, February 8, February 22, March 14, March 28.

If you would like to register your child/children for the Lego Club, click here to complete our online registration form. One of our team will contact families to discuss their child’s support needs and ensure that the club is suitable for them.

The club’s co-ordinator is Lisa Greetham, an experienced early years professional. For more information about Lego Club, please contact the office on 01189 594 594 or email contact@autismberkshire.org.uk

The Lego Club is funded by the Greenham Trust and the Edward Gostling Foundation.

The Bracknell Children and Young People Youth Group is for children and young people aged eight to 17 on the autism spectrum who live in the Bracknell Forest area who are educated in mainstream settings.

It provides an opportunity for children to meet others in the same situation, make new friends and have fun. Activities at the group’s sessions include table tennis, arts, crafts and board games and the chance to play a range of Wii and Xbox games.

Meetings normally take place fortnightly on Fridays during school terms, between 4.30pm and 6.30pm, at Willows and Maples Children’s Centre, Priestwood Court Road, off Windmill Road, Bracknell, RG42 1TU.

Forthcoming sessions:

2019: December 13: Christmas Party at the Willows & Maples Children’s Centre. 4.30pm to 6.30pm.

2020: January 10, January 24, February 7, February 21, March 13, March 27.

For more information about the group, call 01189 594 594 or email contact@autismberkshire.org.uk

If you would like to register your child/children for the Bracknell CAYP Group, please click here to complete our online registration form. When places become available we will contact families on the waiting list to discuss their child’s support needs and ensure the club is suitable for them.

The Bracknell CAYP Youth Group is funded by the East Berkshire NHS Clinical Commissioning Group and the Zurich Community Trust.

Autism Berkshire arranges fun days for its members and their families in alternate months. These are usually held at the Thames Valley Adventure Playground, in Taplow, near Maidenhead, SL6 0PR. What some of our members say about Family Fun Days The fun days give families the chance to relax and have fun in a safe, stimulating environment, specially designed for adults and children with special needs. The events are also a good opportunity to meet other parents and siblings of people living with autism.

There is lots to do indoors and outdoors, whatever the weather, with the facilities including a sandpit and other outdoor play equipment, bikes, a soft playroom, sensory room and art and craft activities. TVAP fun days run on Sundays from noon to 4pm. Families are invited to bring their own lunch and we provide drinks.

Please note that fun days are only open to Autism Berkshire members and their families, unless we have spare tickets available close to the date of the event.

If you are not a member, please join us to be able to book tickets. Click here for details of membership.

2020 Fun Days: Dates will be available soon.

We will notify members online and in our email newsletter when we open bookings for tickets.

We always need volunteers to help set up before and clear up after the fun days. If you are able to help, please contact the office.

• For more information about the facilities at the Thames Valley Adventure Playground, see www.tvap.co.uk