This group for autistic adults in Windsor and Maidenhead meets from 7pm to 9pm on Wednesday evenings at The Bear pub, 8-10 High Street, Maidenhead, SL6 1QJ. Helen Harris is the co-ordinator.

NB: All prospective members of this group must be referred by a professional support worker where possible. 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 group’s activities are supported by Berkshire Community Foundation, the Shanly Foundation, the Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead and 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.

This club for autistic adults and their parents/carers meets fortnightly, normally on Monday evenings.

Due to the need to book tables at The Outlook and other venues, members are requested to tell Kevin Jackson in advance by email that they plan to attend sessions.

Forthcoming sessions:

Monday, January 24: Bowling at Wokingham Superbowl. Meet at the reception area at 5.30pm. Please note this is an hour earlier than previously, as the venue is now closing at 8pm.

Monday, February 7: The Outlook.

Monday, February 21: Meal at Pizza Hut at The Oracle Centre in Reading. Meet at the restaurant at 7pm.

Monday, March 7, 2022: The Outlook.

Monday, March 21: Bowling at Wokingham Superbowl. Meet at the reception area at 5.30pm. Please note this is an hour earlier than previously, as the venue is now closing at 8pm.

Monday, April 4, 2022: The Outlook.

Every other meeting normally 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.

For more information about the group and how to get involved, call 01189 594 594 or email the co-ordinator, Kevin Jackson, at 197club@autismberkshire.org.uk

The 197 Club is funded by Berkshire Community Foundation and the Earley Charity.

Autism Berkshire runs trampolining sessions in Bracknell for older teenagers and young adults, aged 14 to 25, with autism spectrum conditions.

Due to the coronavirus pandemic, we are not currently registering new young people and adults for these sessions.

As trampolining places are in high demand, we will give priority to families who use our family support services, including autism advice workshops.

If you have any questions about our trampolining sessions, please email contact@autismberkshire.org.uk or call 01189 594 594 (option 1) and leave a message.

• Please note that a parent or carer of all 14 to 17-year-olds must stay throughout these classes, and that adults aged 18+ must also be accompanied by a parent or carer during classes in Bracknell.

Sessions in Bracknell are held at Bracknell Trampoline Centre, in Coningsby, Bracknell, RG12 7BA, from 5.15pm to 6.15pm or 6.15pm to 7.15pm on Sundays. The centre is in the grounds of Brakenhale School.

• These classes are supported by a grant from Sport England.

This group for autistic adults who live in Berkshire meets fortnightly on weekdays. Helen Harris is the co-ordinator.

Current members of our Bear With Me and 197 Club social groups are welcome to take part in the walks, but if you have not previously used Autism Berkshire services, please register in advance to join the group by downloading the Walking Group 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.

Forthcoming walks:

Tuesday, January 18: Meet on the forecourt outside Maidenhead railway station at 10.30am to walk a circular route of 2.5 miles through the south of the town and Braywick Nature Reserve.

NB: Please let Helen Harris know in advance that you plan to take part in a walk, or if you have to drop out, by emailing helen@autismberkshire.org.uk or text her on 07731 855377.

For more information about the group, contact Helen using the details above.

• The walking group is supported by the Shanly Foundation.

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

Classes are currently fully subscribed.

As places are in high demand, we give priority to families who use our family support services, including autism advice workshops.

If you have any questions about our trampolining classes, please contact Sarah Brown at the Autism Berkshire office on 01189 594 594 or email admin@autismberkshire.org.uk

Sessions in Reading are held on Saturdays at Meadway Sports Centre, Conwy Close, RG30 4BZ.

Meadway Sports Centre: To be advised.

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

Forthcoming sessions: Families whose children are attending sessions will be notified direct about arrangements.

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

Autism Berkshire arranges regular fun days for its members and service users and their families. These are held on Sundays at the Thames Valley Adventure Playground, in Taplow, near Maidenhead, SL6 0PR. WATCH: 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 an 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.

Please note that fun days are only open to Autism Berkshire members and service users 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.

We will notify members and service users in email newsletters when we open bookings for fun day tickets.

We always need volunteers to help set up before and clear up after the fun days. If you are interested, please email contact@autismberkshire.org.uk

• For more information about the facilities at the Thames Valley Adventure Playground, see https://tvap.org.uk/