Monthly family meet-ups

For the 6 years prior to coronavirus we have been holding a once a month drop-in meet-up on a Sunday, at The Fuse in Partington, where the whole family is welcome. Parents can chat and support each other while the children can solcialise and make use of equipment available.

We sometimes invite professionals along to talk to parents, e.g. Speech and Language Therapists, Occupational Therapists, researchers and for the children we have previously organised for animals to be brought in, sporting activities or wood craft activities. If  you are on our e-mail mailing list you will always be warned in advance about any special activities taking place.

Without kids meet ups

We usually meet alternate months in a cafe, during the day during school hours, just for parents to have a chat over coffee if they can make it. The venue varies to hopefully make it easier for different people to attend. We regularly meet for coffee in Urmston, Sale, Altrincham and Chorlton. We also do mums meals out to a restaurant, in the evening, during the week.

Childrens activities

Each month we try to run an additional activity for the kids to take part in together (they must be accompanied by an adult). Some activities we’ve done in the past include trampolining, climbing, chocolate making, pizza making at Pizza Express, tours of places e.g. the BBC and CBeebies, barge trip. The kids get to have fun doing something they enjoy, possibly learning a new skill, whilst having the opportunity to socialise with other children. It’s also another opportunity for the parents to talk together and watch – or sometimes to join in!

We also run weekly karate lessons, during term time, at Sale Dojo for any children who want to learn.