Autism Berkshire’s joint chair of trustees Ewan R Duncan had to battle the elements when he took on the Three Peaks Challenge last weekend to raise funds for our work. Although it was the middle of August, he endured wild, wet and windy conditions on Ben Nevis, Scafell Pike and Snowdon, but still completed the
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After more than 2,800 miles in the saddle, cyclist Adrian Bird has completed an amazing trans-Europe challenge he set himself to mark his 50th birthday, raising more than £1,100 for Autism Berkshire. Adrian reached Turkey’s biggest city on Saturday, 41 days after setting off from his home in Sonning Common, well inside the 50 days
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With this year’s A-Level results now out, many young people with autism spectrum conditions are preparing for the new experiences that university will offer. Among the questions they face is whether to disclose their condition to fellow students when they start their courses. Tom Foster, author of the Asperger Blog, has been taking a look at the
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A slightly belated thank you to all the Autism Berkshire members and their families who attended our recent summer barbecue and fun day at the Thames Valley Adventure Playground. Our helpline support worker, Tracy White, and administrator, Claire Finnerty, enjoyed the chance to talk face-to-face with people they have often spoken to on the phone but had
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People living with autism are being asked for their views on which issues they would like to see the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Autism raising with the government. In recent years the group has held a public consultation meeting but this year it is also running an online survey to allow more people to have
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A charity darts night held at Burghfield Community Sports Association raised £450 for Autism Berkshire. Our thanks go to the event’s organiser, Eddie Tott, who was also raising money for the plastic surgery fund at the John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford. The top prize in the raffle at the event, held in April, was the
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Children and teenagers who attend Autism Berkshire’s Bracknell CAYP youth group will soon be able to enjoy lots of new games, thanks to the fundraising efforts of David Blackburne. David, 28, from Bracknell, is an adult living with autism who likes to keep busy and volunteers at the group. He is also a keen runner
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Places can now be booked for our autumn programme of free relaxation classes for children with autism and their parents and carers in Bracknell, Slough and Windsor & Maidenhead. Our qualified relaxation teacher, Katia Cornwall, is making some changes to the format of the classes for children and teenagers aged 5 to 17, with the
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The Autism Berkshire team enjoyed a great day out at Reading’s inaugural A Different World Festival on Saturday. The event, held at Reading Abbey Rugby Club, near Emmer Green, was a music festival tailored for young people and adults with additional needs, featuring a dozen live bands playing through the afternoon and into the evening.
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Our congratulations and thanks to daredevil 83-year-old Pamela Hill, who raised almost £500 for Autism Berkshire and another charity, Heartbeats, by completing an abseil challenge. Pamela, from Tilehurst, was sponsored by friends and family to tackle the descent on a rope at Wokefield Park, near Mortimer, on Sunday, July 24. She will be dividing the
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Reading group for autistic women
Monday, 2nd November, 2026, 11:30 am - 1:00 pmAtrium coffee shop, Greyfriars Church, Reading - Friar Street Reading Berkshire RG1 1EH
Problem-solving & advice meet-up for autistic adults and their parents/carers – Reading
Monday, 2nd November, 2026, 1:30 pm - 3:00 pmAtrium coffee shop, Greyfriars Church, Reading - Friar Street Reading Berkshire RG1 1EH
Online Workshop: Supporting Behaviour Part 1
Thursday, 5th November, 2026, 10:00 am - 11:30 am -
Supported internships in focus at Preparing for Adulthood workshop
Tuesday, 27th October, 2026
Take part in trial of new workshop about toileting
Thursday, 1st October, 2026
Free advice workshops on way for parents & carers of autistic adults
Monday, 14th September, 2026
