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The National Autistic Society was founded in 1962 as a small group of friends who were frustrated at the lack of understanding and help available for us and our children
Since then, the NAS has grown into the UK’s leading autism charity but our vision remains the same: a world where all autistic people get to lead the life they choose.
The Stafford Branch was launched in March 2001, covers Stafford and its immediate area and is run entirely by volunteers.
Our activities are wholly funded by donations from our local community and our members’ fundraising activities.
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We are funded entirely by donations, your help is invaluable
We do lots of different fundraising events throughout the year but you can donate anytime, we use your donations to run our activities and support our community.
Anything you could spare to support us would be very gratefully received.
Regular Activities
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Saturday Stay and Play
Where: 6A St Thomas Street, Stafford, ST16 3UU
When: In school holidays and special occasions, 10.30 am - 12.30 pm
Cost: £2 per child, siblings welcome
We offer craft activities, scooters, trikes and karts, sensory toys, games, parachute activity and lots of construction/interactive equipment for the children to enjoy.
They are free to choose what to do or they can take part in some structured activities if they prefer.
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Term-Time Weekly Soft Play
Where: The Play Shed, Newport Road, Stafford (at the end of the Tesco Extra Car Park)
When: Every Wednesday TERM-TIME ONLY 5:00 - 6:00 pm
Cost: £2 per child, siblings welcome
Tracey and Nickie are your volunteers who will represent NAS Stafford at the session, but parents and carers must be always responsible for their own children.
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Parent and Carer Support Group
A monthly support group for parents and carers, usually held via Zoom.
We alternate between guest speakers and informal chats amongst members.
Autistic people are invited to give presentations as well as professionals from our local community. Everyone is welcome, you can keep your camera and mic off if you'd rather just listen in, we don't mind!
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8-12's Bowling
Where: TenPin, Greyfriars Place, Stafford, ST16 2SD
When: 6-7 pm - First Thursday of the Month
Cost: £2 per child, siblings welcome
An hour of bowling at Tenpin for those aging out of the play shed and the stay and plays.
Places need to be booked ahead of time via e-mail.
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Youth Activity Group
Where: Different Venue
When: Usually 2nd Thursday of the month
Teens and Tweens are often overlooked when it comes to activities for young people.
This group for Highschool aged children looks a hosting different activities every month-
Email or message the branch to go on the mailing list.
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