Autism Friends

𝐀𝐫𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐲 Wigan Pride - celebrating 10 years of diversity and acceptance! We will be there once again: 👉taking part in the parade 👉Autism Friends stall 👉'Community Cuppa' in Rebuild With Hope Wigan 👉Quiet space Come along & say hello 👋 #AutismFriendlyPride

Rebuild With Hope Wigan - upstairs in the Grand Arcade 📷 Saturday 16th August 📷 12pm - 3pm We’d love to see you there!

Come along to: 📷 Meet new people and have a chat 📷 Find out what’s happening in your community 📷 Great creative with our arts and crafts section 📷 Enjoy a free cuppa (and maybe a biscuit or two!) No need to book — just drop in, pull up a chair, and make yourself at home.

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐚 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐂𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐚? It’s more than just a brew — it’s 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 everyone’s invited.

𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐂𝟐 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 👉 wigan.gov.uk/LINC2

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 👉shorturl.at/6G3tm #WorldAutismAwarenessMonth

❓Did 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 👇 #WorldAutismAwarenessMonth25

🥳 #WorldAutismAwarenessMonth25 celebrations at Pennington Flash on Friday ☀️Another 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 🧡

#WorldAutismAwarenessMonth Celebrations 🥳 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.

#WorldAutismAwarenessDay2025 😁

J𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐮𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐤 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐀𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐦 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤 𝐰𝐚𝐥𝐤𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 @BeWellWigan Go to bewellwigan.gladstonego.cloud/book Select 'Community Venues' and then 'Walking' to book your place!

Welcome to our new Autism Friends Newsletter for Spring 2025! 🔵Celebrate #WorldAutismAwarenessMonth 🟠Latest news relating to autism. 🟢Information about upcoming events. Click the link below to view 👇 sway.cloud.microsoft/42cW3136TlrlTX…

We are celebrating #WorldAutismAwarenessMonth25! We will be sharing information about: 👉how to get a diagnosis 👉support available 👉what is on in the community and much more! Visit wigan.gov.uk/Council/Believ… for more information #AutismFriendlyBorough

❤️Thank you for supporting #WorldAutismAcceptanceWeek2024. We hope you found some of the resources shared useful. 🤔Planning 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 ⬇️

𝐖𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐧 𝐀𝐥𝐥-𝐀𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐦 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐲 𝐀𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐬 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟐-𝟐𝟔 - sets out what we will do to improve services for autistic people. Here are some key achievements below ⬇️ 🌐Visit autismfriendlywigan.co.uk to keep up to date with our work & opportunities to get involved.

❓ 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 👋 #WorldAutismAcceptanceWeek

👉Some autistic people will experience mental health issues or other conditions. ❤️However, 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

👋Come & 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