Non profit initiative to increase understanding, promote acceptance & change people's perceptions of autism #autismfriendlyborough
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13 Aug 2025
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Wigan Pride - celebrating 10 years of diversity and acceptance!
We will be there once again:
๐taking part in the parade
๐Autism Friends stall
๐'Community Cuppa' in Rebuild With Hope Wigan
๐Quiet space
Come along & say hello ๐
#AutismFriendlyPride
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13 Aug 2025
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Itโs more than just a brew โ itโs a warm welcome, a friendly face, and a chance to connect. Whether you're popping in for a quick chat or staying for a while, our Community Cuppa is a relaxed space where everyoneโs invited.
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13 Aug 2025
Come along to:
๐ท Meet new people and have a chat
๐ท Find out whatโs happening in your community
๐ท Great creative with our arts and crafts section
๐ท Enjoy a free cuppa (and maybe a biscuit or two!)
No need to book โ just drop in, pull up a chair, and make yourself at home.
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13 Aug 2025
Rebuild With Hope Wigan - upstairs in the Grand Arcade
๐ท Saturday 16th August
๐ท 12pm - 3pm
Weโd love to see you there!
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8 Apr 2025
๐๐๐๐๐ helps you find out about things to do, information about services that are here to support you and discover the latest opportunities for young people in Wigan and Leigh.
Visit ๐ wigan.gov.uk/LINC2
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8 Apr 2025
Community inclusion has many benefits - social connections, share ideas and talents, and promote equality and diversity.
Visit Our Town Online Directory to find out about local support and things to do in the community
๐shorturl.at/6G3tm
#WorldAutismAwarenessMonth
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7 Apr 2025
โDid you know that coffee mornings are a great way to meet new people and find out about support available!
Look at some of the feedback we have received about our Autism Friends coffee mornings ๐
#WorldAutismAwarenessMonth25
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7 Apr 2025
๐ฅณ #WorldAutismAwarenessMonth25 celebrations at Pennington Flash on Friday
โ๏ธAnother lovely day in the sun and blessed to have such a good turn out of people joining us.
Thanks to @BeWellWigan and to the Hide Cafe for supporting us on the day ๐งก
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2 Apr 2025
#WorldAutismAwarenessMonth Celebrations ๐ฅณ
A lovely walk in the sun around @HaighWoodlandPark yesterday, we had a great turn out!
Thank you @BeWellWigan for organising, and to @AlexandersCoffeeShop for our post-walk drink.
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31 Mar 2025
J๐จ๐ข๐ง ๐ฎ๐ฌ ๐ญ๐ก๐ข๐ฌ ๐ฐ๐๐๐ค ๐๐จ๐ซ ๐๐ฎ๐ญ๐ข๐ฌ๐ฆ ๐๐ฐ๐๐ซ๐๐ง๐๐ฌ๐ฌ ๐๐๐๐ค ๐ฐ๐๐ฅ๐ค๐ฌ ๐ฐ๐ข๐ญ๐ก @BeWellWigan
Go to bewellwigan.gladstonego.clouโฆ
Select 'Community Venues' and then 'Walking' to book your place!
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31 Mar 2025
Welcome to our new Autism Friends Newsletter for Spring 2025!
๐ตCelebrate #WorldAutismAwarenessMonth
๐ Latest news relating to autism.
๐ขInformation about upcoming events.
Click the link below to view ๐
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31 Mar 2025
We are celebrating #WorldAutismAwarenessMonth25!
We will be sharing information about:
๐how to get a diagnosis
๐support available
๐what is on in the community
and much more!
Visit wigan.gov.uk/Council/Believeโฆ for more information
#AutismFriendlyBorough
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8 Apr 2024
โค๏ธThank you for supporting #WorldAutismAcceptanceWeek2024.
We hope you found some of the resources shared useful.
๐คPlanning ahead for 2025 campaign - add your suggestions of what you would like to see more of or any activities you would like to do in the comments below โฌ๏ธ
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8 Apr 2024
๐๐ข๐ ๐๐ง ๐๐ฅ๐ฅ-๐๐ฎ๐ญ๐ข๐ฌ๐ฆ ๐๐ญ๐ซ๐๐ญ๐๐ ๐ฒ ๐๐ซ๐๐๐ฌ ๐๐๐๐-๐๐ - sets out what we will do to improve services for autistic people.
Here are some key achievements below โฌ๏ธ
๐Visit autismfriendlywigan.co.uk to keep up to date with our work & opportunities to get involved.
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7 Apr 2024
โ Did you know - in partnership with other local organisations, we host a series of monthly groups.
Why not come & check them out, no need to book, just turn up. Details below & on the Our Town Online Directory bit.ly/3TO5Vcp all welcome ๐
#WorldAutismAcceptanceWeek
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๐Some autistic people will experience mental health issues or other conditions.
โค๏ธHowever, with the right support, all people on the autism spectrum can learn & develop & be helped to live a more fulfilling life.
Visit autismfriendlywigan.co.uk
#WorldAutismAcceptanceWeek
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5 Apr 2024
๐Come & join us at Wigan Library on Saturday 6th April at 11am to meet local award-winning author Alex Winstanley & find out how you can get involved in his latest book all about autism.
This is event is FREE to attend.
#WorldAutismAcceptanceWeek #AutismChildrensBook
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