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  1. Autism Awareness Conference

    This Conference is being run by Autism Awareness Centre Inc. Conference

    Date : 22/11/2010 - 23/11/2010

    Time : 09:00 - 17:00


    Learn practical skills that can be immediately implemented into existing curriculum and training programs, at home or in school!

    Contact : Jill Harvey - Telephone/Fax: (0)1202525107 - Email: jill.harvey@bournemouth.gov.uk

    This event is being held at / in : Carrington House Hotel, Knyveton Road,,Bournemouth, Dorset,

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  2. Asperger’s Syndrome - The Inside Story

    This Conference is being run by Autism Oxford

    Date : 09/10/2010

    Time : 10:15 - 16:00


    Our speakers with AS have all faced very difficult and challenging episodes in their lives. Their motivation and ability to overcome so much is awesome – as is their refreshing openness and wish to pass on insightful information and strategies to help others. Prepare to be incredibly impressed! The afternoon will include a questions and answers session.

    Contact : T 01844 353292 - info@autismoxford.org.uk - www.autismoxford.org.uk

    This event is being held at / in : Church of Christ the Cornerstone,300 Saxon Gate West, Milton Keynes

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  3. Succeeding with Asperger’s

    This Conference is being run by Autism Oxford

    Date : 18/09/2010

    Time : 12:15 - 17:00


    As well as a brief overview of the Autism Act, 2009 and its implications for all concerned, this event will give invaluable insights into living life on the Autism Spectrum, offering strategies and ideas for everyone working and/or living with autistic children and adults. Essential information for professionals from all services, including Education, Health and Social Care, Commissioners, Service Developers, Mental Health and Learning Disability Teams, General Practitioners and those working for Emergency Services; and equally valuable for parents, grandparents and other family members as well as people on the Autism Spectrum.

    Contact : Call 01844 353292

    This event is being held at / in : The Theatre, Headington School, Headington Road, Oxford

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  4. Succeeding with Asperger’s Syndrome

    This Conference is being run by Autism Oxford

    Date : 18/09/2010

    Time : 13:00 - 17:00


    As well as a brief overview of the Autism Act, 2009 and its implications for all concerned, this event will give invaluable insights into living life on the Autism Spectrum, offering strategies and ideas for everyone working and/or living with autistic children and adults. Essential information for professionals from all services, including Education, Health and Social Care, Commissioners, Service Developers, Mental Health and Learning Disability Teams, General Practitioners and those working for Emergency Services; and equally valuable for parents, grandparents and other family members as well as people on the Autism Spectrum.

    Contact : info@autismoxford.org.uk or call: 01844 353292

    This event is being held at / in : The Theatre, Headington School, Headington Road, Oxford

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  5. Painting Workshop with artist Andres Mercader (8-17yrs)

    This Activity is being run by Inter-Action MK

    Date : 24/08/2010

    Time : 14:00 - 16:00


    Through support from Santander we have been able to invite artist Andrés Mercader to run some painting courses over the summer. You can check out what Andrés own work is like at his website www.crack15.com Work created in the workshops will be exhibited in the new community garden in Peartree Bridge later in the year. Free - Please book a space.

    Contact : Call 01908 678514 for more information or to book a place.

    This event is being held at / in : The Old Rectory Waterside Peartree Bridge Milton Keynes

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  6. Painting Workshop with artist Andres Mercader (18yrs+)

    This Activity is being run by Inter-Action MK

    Date : 24/08/2010

    Time : 18:00 - 20:00


    Through support from Santander we have been able to invite artist Andrés Mercader to run some painting courses over the summer. You can check out what Andrés own work is like at his website www.crack15.com Work created in the workshops will be exhibited in the new community garden in Peartree Bridge later in the year. Free - Please book a space.

    Contact : Call 01908 678514 for more information or to book a place.

    This event is being held at / in : The Old Rectory Waterside Peartree Bridge Milton Keynes

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  7. Big Art Day

    This Activity is being run by Inter-Action MK

    Date : 23/08/2010

    Time : 11:00 - 13:00


    Lots of art fun, glitter and paint for the whole family. The workshop will run from 11am to 3pm and is open to all ages. Free - Please book a space.

    Contact : Call 01908 678514 for more information or to book a place.

    This event is being held at / in : The Old Rectory Waterside Peartree Bridge Milton Keynes

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  8. Make + Motion

    This Activity is being run by Inter-Action MK

    Date : 18/08/2010 - 19/08/2010

    Time : 11:00 - 13:00


    On the 18 and 19 August we are running two days of art and performance workshops for young disabled people. Led by drama practitioners Niall Cullen and Sara Kirkpatrick the workshop will be a relaxed environment where the young participants can enjoy working together and learning new things. The workshops are FREE and are suitable for young people aged 8 – 16years.

    Contact : Call 01908 678514 for more information or to book a place.

    This event is being held at / in : The Old Rectory Waterside Peartree Bridge Milton Keynes

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  9. Painting Workshop with artist Andres Mercader (8-17yrs)

    This Activity is being run by Inter-Action MK

    Date : 17/08/2010

    Time : 14:00 - 16:00


    Through support from Santander we have been able to invite artist Andrés Mercader to run some painting courses over the summer. You can check out what Andrés own work is like at his website www.crack15.com Work created in the workshops will be exhibited in the new community garden in Peartree Bridge later in the year. Free - Please book a space.

    Contact : Telephone: (01908) 678514

    This event is being held at / in : The Old Rectory Waterside Peartree Bridge Milton Keynes

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  10. Painting Workshop with artist Andres Mercader (18yrs+)

    This Activity is being run by Inter-Action MK

    Date : 17/08/2010

    Time : 18:00 - 20:00


    Through support from Santander we have been able to invite artist Andrés Mercader to run some painting courses over the summer. You can check out what Andrés own work is like at his website www.crack15.com Work created in the workshops will be exhibited in the new community garden in Peartree Bridge later in the year. Free - Please book a space.

    Contact : Telephone: (01908) 678514

    This event is being held at / in : The Old Rectory Waterside Peartree Bridge Milton Keynes

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  11. Scratch Circus (8yrs +)

    This Activity is being run by Inter-Action MK

    Date : 16/08/2010

    Time : 14:00 - 17:30


    Come along and learn some circus skills ready to perform for friends and family in the evening. You will even be making the circus tent! The workshop will run from 2pm to 5.30pm with a performance for friends and family at 6pm. Free - Please book a space.

    Contact : Telephone: (01908) 678514

    This event is being held at / in : The Old Rectory Waterside Peartree Bridge Milton Keynes

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  12. Painting Workshop with artist Andres Mercader (8-17yrs)

    This Activity is being run by Inter-Action MK

    Date : 10/08/2010

    Time : 14:00 - 16:00


    Through support from Santander we have been able to invite artist Andrés Mercader to run some painting courses over the summer. You can check out what Andrés own work is like at his website www.crack15.com Work created in the workshops will be exhibited in the new community garden in Peartree Bridge later in the year. Free - Please book a space.

    Contact : Telephone: (01908) 678514

    This event is being held at / in : The Old Rectory Waterside Peartree Bridge Milton Keynes

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  13. Painting Workshop with artist Andres Mercader (18yrs+)

    This Activity is being run by Inter-Action MK

    Date : 10/08/2010

    Time : 18:00 - 20:00


    Through support from Santander we have been able to invite artist Andrés Mercader to run some painting courses over the summer. You can check out what Andrés own work is like at his website www.crack15.com Work created in the workshops will be exhibited in the new community garden in Peartree Bridge later in the year. Free - Please book a space.

    Contact : 01908 678514 to book a place

    This event is being held at / in : The Old Rectory Waterside Peartree Bridge Milton Keynes

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  14. Windy Day

    This Activity is being run by Inter-Action MK

    Date : 09/08/2010

    Time : 11:00 - 15:00


    We will provide all you need to create beautiful wind chimes, kites, flags and wind socks. Free - Please book a space.

    Contact : Telephone: (01908) 678514

    This event is being held at / in : The Old Rectory Waterside Peartree Bridge Milton Keynes

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  15. Make the Most of the Summer

    This Activity is being run by RNCB

    Date : 03/08/2010 - 07/08/2010

    Time : 09:00 - 17:00


    MULTI ACTIVITY ADVENTURE WEEK - Thrills, challenges and adventures – all rolled into one fantastic holiday! BRAILLE FOR TOUCH READERS AND SIGHTED USERS - This programme is ideal for both fully sighted people (e.g. parents, teaching assistants, teachers etc) who work with people with sight loss and non-sighted people. NEXT STEP – PREPARING FOR UNIVERSITY - Does your future involve moving onto university?

    Contact : 01432 376622 or info@rncb.ac.uk

    This event is being held at / in : The Royal national College for the Blind

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  16. Fashion show

    This Activity is being run by MK SNAP

    Date : 13/07/2010

    Time : 13:00 - 15:00


    From "The Summer of Love" the Flower Power Snappers would like to invite you to their swinging fashion show! Admission is free. all the clothes, scenery and invitations have been made by themselves.

    Contact : Lucienne Dunlop on 01908 253209

    This event is being held at / in : 20 Bourton Low, Walnut Tree, Milton Keynes

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  17. Deaf Parenting UK Conference 2010

    This Conference is being run by Deaf Parenting UK

    Date : 07/07/2010

    Time : 09:00 - 17:00


    The conference offers an exciting programme of speakers and fun family activities for children of Deaf parents. In addition the conference offers an excellent opportunity to meet with other Deaf parents, families and professionals, in order to work together to ensure Deaf Parents have equal access to Health, Social Services and to their Children’s Education.

    Contact : email info@deafparent.org.uk or SMS: 07789 027186 (text only) E-Fax: 0871 2643323

    This event is being held at / in : The Resource Centre. 356 Holloway Road, London

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  18. Childhood Epilepsy Parents & Families Conference 2010

    This Conference is being run by The National Centre for Young People with Epilepsy (NCYPE)

    Date : 03/07/2010

    Time : 09:00 - 17:00


    The event is designed to provide information and support for mums, dads and siblings of the 60,000 under 18s across the UK living with epilepsy as well as the young people themselves.

    Contact : Lianne Dunbar, Childhood Epilepsy Information Service, 01342 832 243 ext 296

    This event is being held at / in : Ramada Manchester Piccadilly Hotel, Central Manchester

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  19. When ‘fewer people’ means better early support for young children

    This Conference is being run by Interconnections Multi-Disciplinary Information Service

    Date : 21/06/2010

    Time : 09:30 - 15:30


    The seminar, facilitated by Peter Limbrick, will be a mix of presentations and group discussions. It will be relevant to multi-disciplinary managers and practitioners who are stretching limited resources to achieve effective child-centred early support for children with ‘complex’ needs.

    Contact : Tel/fax: 01497 831 550 or E-mail: p.limbrick@virgin.net

    This event is being held at / in : Friends House, Euston Road, London



  20. Recollections Launch

    This Activity is being run by Inter-Action MK

    Date : 21/06/2010

    Time : 18:00 - 21:00


    You are invited to celebrate the launch of Inter-Actions new archive, a film premier and artwork exhibition.

    Contact : Inter-Action MK 01908 678514

    This event is being held at / in : Discover MK, Silbury Boulevard (opp Lloyds Court)

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  21. Think! Youth Arts Day

    This Activity is being run by Inter-Action MK

    Date : 22/05/2010

    Time : 12:00 - 16:30


    Various acts to see throughout the day which everyone of all ages can take part in, So come along for the day to chill out or get stuck in.

    Contact : www.interactionmk.org.uk

    This event is being held at / in : The Old Rectory, Waterside, Peartree Bridge, Milton Keynes

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  22. Autism Awareness Centre and Autism West Midlands 5th Annual Conference

    This Conference is being run by Autism Awareness inc. and Autism West Midlands

    Date : 20/05/2010 - 21/05/2010

    Time : 08:30 - 16:30


    This is a two day conference suitable for parents and professionals. There is a packed agenda with notable speakers on both days. ***Deadline for Early Bird Registration has been extended to May 7***

    Contact : www.autismawarenesscentre.org

    This event is being held at / in : Ramada Hotel, Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, West Midlands



  23. Activities for Young People aged 4 to 16yrs

    This Activity is being run by Sports Development

    Date : 15/02/2010 - 19/02/2010

    Time : 09:00 - 17:00


    Activities for all young people aged 4 to 16yrs old. Run everday throughout half term. MK Marshall Athletics Club, FAME! Dance Academy, Badminton, Street Dance, Basketball, Cheerleading, Disability Multi Sports and Disability Cheer and Dance. Application full schedule can be downloaded via the link.

    Contact : www.milton-keynes.gov.uk/sportsdev

    This event is being held at / in : Various Sports Halls throughout Milton Keynes

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  24. Drop In

    This Club is being run by Talkback

    Time : 15:00 - 17:00


    This event is run Weekly on a Tuesday

    A new meeting place for people with a learning disability in Milton Keynes. On these following dates: May 21, 25 June 4, 8, 18, 22, July 2, 6, 16, 20, 30 August 3, 27, 31 September 10, 14, 24, 28 October 8, 12, 22, 26 November 5, 9, 19, 23 December 3, 17

    Contact : Nigel on 0789 421 3650 or Michaela on 0754 551 3140

    This event is being held at / in : CIL, Christ the Cornerstone, CMK


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  25. Build Up Your Bank Account

    This Training Course is being run by Incredible Years

    Date : 13/09/2010

    Time : 12:15 - 14:45


    This event is run Weekly on a Monday

    This is a practical course for parents of 2-8 year olds to help them understand and support their child’s behaviour. Parenting is probably one of the hardest jobs, but one that comes with little training or preparation!

    Contact : Kevin McDonagh 01908 254396 or Rachel Lancaster 01908 254390

    This event is being held at / in : The Saplings Children’s Centre, Knowles Nursery, Queensway, Bletchley, Milton Keynes,

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  26. Funion Bargee Family Day

    This Family Activity is being run by Inter-Action MK

    Date : 05/08/2010

    Time : 13:00 - 15:00


    Funion Bargee is finally launched After a year being built the Big Lottery funded MKPA Playboat is finally launched on the Grand Union Canal. In front of a crowd of around 200 adults, children and young people, the Mayor Cllr. Euan Henderson smashed the traditional bottle against the hull to signal the start of this 5 year project to bring play opportunities to the canal in Milton Keynes. The Funion Bargee will spend its time cruising the canal between Slapton just south of Leighton Buzzard and Gayton in Northamptonshire. The idea is to introduce children into the delights of the canal, its wildlife and the nature places children can play safely around the waterside.

    Contact : Telephone: (01908) 678514

    This event is being held at / in : The Old Rectory, Waterside,Peartree Bridge, Milton Keynes

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  27. Disability Swimming at MK

    This Club is being run by Reactive Bucks

    Time : 19:00 - 20:00


    This event is run Weekly on a Friday

    Make a Splash Disability Swimming is open to all young people aged between 8 and 18 who have a disability. With experienced swimming coaches on hand, these swimming sessions aim to improve both swimming ability and overall fitness.

    Contact : Charlotte Smith on 01296 585090 or email csmith@buckssport.org

    This event is being held at / in : Bletchley Leisure Centre

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  28. Milton Keynes Autistic Spectrum Parent Support Group

    This Parent Support Group is being run by MK ASPS

    Time : 19:30 - 21:00


    This event is run Monthly on the Third Thrsday

    A support and information group. We aim to: Inform, encourage and support parents. Raise awareness of the needs of children with Autism and Asperger's syndrome within the general public as well as in the education and healthcare professions. Give practical help by exchanging ideas about problems we have faced and how we have dealt with them. Thursday 16th September @ 730pm - 9pm Thursday 21st October @ 730pm - 9pm Thursday 25th November @ 730pm - 9pm Thursday 16th December @ 730pm - 9pm

    Contact : (Email) mkasps@googlemail.com

    This event is being held at / in : The Walnuts School, Admiral Drive, Hazeley, Milton Keynes

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  29. Urban Disco

    This Club is being run by The Groovy Gecko Club - Inter-Action MK

    Time : 19:00 - 23:00


    Club Night Run By and For Learning Disabilities Adults. Tickets are £6 on the door, £5 for members.

    Contact : For more information call 01908 678514.

    This event is being held at / in : Avebury Boulevard, Milton keynes

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  30. Salsa Beats

    This Club is being run by The Groovy Gecko Club - Inter-Action MK

    Time : 19:00 - 23:00


    Salsa Beats - Groovy Gecko is Milton Keynes first club night run by learning disabled adults for learning disabled adults. Tickets are £6 on the door, £5 for members

    Contact : For more information call 01908 678514.

    This event is being held at / in : Sno Bar, the Sno Zone, Xscape, Avebury Boulevard, Milton Keynes

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  31. Xmas Bash

    This Club is being run by The Groovy Gecko Club - Inter-Action MK

    Time : 19:00 - 23:00


    Christmas Bash at the Groovy Gecko is Milton Keynes first club night run by learning disabled adults for learning disabled adults. For more information call 01908 678514.

    Contact : For more information call 01908 678514.

    This event is being held at / in : Sno Bar, the Sno Zone, Xscape, Avebury Boulevard, Milton Keynes,

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  32. Valentines Party

    This Club is being run by Thr Groovy Gecko Club - Inter-Action MK

    Time : 19:00 - 23:00


    Valentine Party - Groovy Gecko is Milton Keynes first club night run by learning disabled adults for learning disabled adults. For more information or to volunteer, please contact Leigh West at Inter-Action MK on 01908 678514. Tickets are £6 on the door, £5 for members

    Contact : For more information call 01908 678514.

    This event is being held at / in : Sno Bar, the Sno Zone, Xscape, Avebury Boulevard, Milton Keynes,

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  33. Summer 'meet up & chat' Picnic @ Willen Lake

    This Family Activity is being run by MKASPS Group

    Date : 16/09/2010

    Time : 12:30 - 17:00


    just turn up with your own picnic, sit & chillout whilst our children play happily together...(yeah right i here you say)..it is more likely we will be chasing our children all over the place, but still, it will be fun for us to share the experience. The aim is to meet up by the siemens building (this is situated to the left of the water skiing center), see map attached.

    Contact : mkasps@googlemail.com

    This event is being held at / in : Willen lake by the siemens building