Diverse UK Autistic Groups & Sensory Calm Space

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Diverse UK Autistic Groups & Sensory Calm Space Monthly groups for autistic people by neurodivergent people. Facilitating social connection, in and around Bristol UK.

We also provide Sensory Calm Space tents for events, supporting people to regulate from sensory overload. Diverse UK is a social and support network for those aged 16+ that identify as autistic. Our aim is to help reduce social isolation and encourage positive relationships with those of similar interests by facilitating different social group events. Areas that we cover in the South West are; Bristol, Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire. We have lots of monthly social events such as our long-time running pub social, nightclub & karaoke, walking & photography, tennis, football, Dungeons & Dragons, board games, indoorsports, cinema, creative writing, arts & crafts, gaming and many more to come in the future. Friends, family members, carers, support workers, social workers, & healthcare professionals are all welcome to attend with you. Join our Facebook group to be apart of our online community & to find our events: facebook.com/groups/diverseuk.autism
We also run the Sensory Calm Space at festivals. Contact [email protected] for more information
Contact: [email protected]

Contact us for general questions or about a social (about additional needs or meeting somone outside the social first time) or if you have any ideas about a group event or hobby that you would like to try, attend or even create.
Our website with events list:
diverseuk.org/events

Online community & events:
facebook.com/groups/diverseuk.autism

Monthly Newsletter:
Email [email protected] and ask to be added

Instagram:
instagram.com/diverseuk.autism

Links to all social media & more:
linktr.ee/diverseuk.autism

Donations:
diverseuk.org/donate

So far Diverse UK has 5 entries into easyfundraising’s giveaway to win a £500 donation!You can help increase our chances...
22/10/2026

So far Diverse UK has 5 entries into easyfundraising’s giveaway to win a £500 donation!

You can help increase our chances of winning by signing up to support us before midnight 25th October:

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Our Gaming Social @ Playback is on tomorrow/Thursday from 2-5pm in The Galleries.Playback Arcade has 40+ arcade machines...
21/10/2026

Our Gaming Social @ Playback is on tomorrow/Thursday from 2-5pm in The Galleries.

Playback Arcade has 40+ arcade machines, Xbox 360s, PS2s, retro Nintendos, pinball, tabletop games & more! 🎮🕹️🎲

We meet in the entrance & have a reserved table area reserved for those needing a break & for the midway free pizza break 🍕

£10 rate for the session.
All machines are set to freeplay.
Pinball is pay-to-play.
It's just £2 to play some of their 100 board games. www.playbackarcade.co.uk

*If you are sensitive to noise, please bring ear protection.*

Feel free to ask any questions: [email protected]

Please read details about the group before attending: https://facebook.com/events/s/diverse-bristol-gaming-social-/1062487199956462/

We hope you can join us and have a good time!

Our relaxed Board Game Social is on tomorrow/Wednesday, from 4.30pm - 7:30pm.Downstairs at Totos By The River, BS1 6HU W...
20/10/2026

Our relaxed Board Game Social is on tomorrow/Wednesday, from 4.30pm - 7:30pm.

Downstairs at Totos By The River, BS1 6HU

We have Monopoly, Uno, Risk, Scrabble, Nine Men's Morris, Draughts, Jenga & more!

Please feel free to bring along your own games & cards.

Feel free to ask any questions at [email protected]

Please read details about the event before attending: https://facebook.com/events/s/diverse-bristol-board-games-gr/2161346364450632/

We hope you can join us! ♟️🎲

As the bowls season comes to an end, so to does my year as President of Olveston and District Bowling Club. It has been ...
20/10/2026

As the bowls season comes to an end, so to does my year as President of Olveston and District Bowling Club. It has been an honour representing our fantastic club, and hopefully we have managed to raise a good amount for my chosen charity, Diverse UK.

Diverse UK Southwest, a charity run by autistic people for autistic people, and who have helped my son Kieran Curtis on his journey living with autism. Diverse run activities for their members across Bristol and the southwest, and create safe, quiet spaces for those that need them at festivals and other large events.

As part of that fundraising, I have been selling tickets for The President's Grand Draw which will be drawn at the end of October. There are loads of great prizes including... 6 month Elite Gym membership, Bristol City FC tickets, a tour of Bristol Brewery, tickets to local attractions, meal vouchers including Ronnie's of Thornbury, 1 nights B&B at The Village Hotel AND Mercure The Grange amongst lots of other fab prizes.

It's not too late to be a part of it... Tickets are £2 each or you can buy a book for £10. Simply drop me a message on messenger, email ([email protected])or WhatsApp (07908515511) and I will send you a link where you can make your payment. Once received I will send you a pic of your tickets🙂

https://settleup.starlingbank.com/ian-curtis-9b3d97

So go on, be in with a chance of winning something nice and help others in the process, win win🤷🏻‍♂️

Good luck everyone, and thank you🤞🏻

Please help Diverse UK win a £500 donation by signing up to our page by Sunday!You can help us WIN a £500 donation prize...
19/10/2026

Please help Diverse UK win a £500 donation by signing up to our page by Sunday!

You can help us WIN a £500 donation prize in easyfundraising's giveaway with your sign up!

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Sign-up only takes a moment and it's completely free, so please get involved if you haven't already - this would really boost our fundraising:

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We have 3 groups on tomorrow/Tuesday! 📸🖋️🐉Photography Walk to Ashton Court1pm - 4pmWe meet at the Create Centre BS1 6XNT...
19/10/2026

We have 3 groups on tomorrow/Tuesday! 📸🖋️🐉

Photography Walk to Ashton Court
1pm - 4pm
We meet at the Create Centre BS1 6XN
This walk is steep & possibly muddy
More info: https://facebook.com/events/s/diverse-bristol-photography-wa/1437292534551495/

Creative Writing Group
2:30pm - 4:30pm at Bishopston Library
*You must book ahead with [email protected]*
More info: https://facebook.com/events/s/diverse-bristol-creative-writi/1624525945736016/

Dungeons & Dragons Evening
6pm - 10pm at Totos By The River
- with Duncan, DMs & 5 tables
- £5 to play
More info: https://facebook.com/events/s/diverse-bristol-dungeons-drago/2191366088092889/

If you have any questions or access needs, please message [email protected]

We hope you can join us!

The Cinema group is on tomorrow/Monday at the ODEON Luxe Cinema in Cabot Circus!First, we are meeting at 4pm in Nando's ...
18/10/2026

The Cinema group is on tomorrow/Monday at the ODEON Luxe Cinema in Cabot Circus!

First, we are meeting at 4pm in Nando's - we have a table booked under 'Diverse Autism group' (until 7pm). We may be in the outside seating area.

The available films this month are:
5:10pm Verity
5:50pm Street Fighter
6pm Forgotten Island
6:10pm Other Mommy
6:20pm Whalefall
6:30pm Charlie Shaw's Revenge (with in-person Q&A)

Link to event in Bio & here for more details: https://facebook.com/events/s/diverse-bristol-cinema-club-fi/1621526263052529/

If you have any questions or access needs please email [email protected]

We hope you can join us & have a good time!

Hi everyone, here's the groups we have on this week (which we post every Friday): Monday 19thCinema Group at ODEON Luxe ...
16/10/2026

Hi everyone, here's the groups we have on this week (which we post every Friday):

Monday 19th
Cinema Group at ODEON Luxe in Cabot Circus
Meeting between 4pm - 7pm at Nando's
£8+ per ticket
Screen times & more info at: https://facebook.com/events/s/diverse-bristol-cinema-club-fi/1621526263052529/

Tuesday 20th

Photography Walk to Ashton Court
1pm - 4pm
We meet at the Create Centre BS1 6XN
This walk is steep & possibly muddy
More info: https://facebook.com/events/s/diverse-bristol-photography-wa/1437292534551495/

Creative Writing Group
2:30pm - 4:30pm at Bishopston Library
*You must book ahead with [email protected]*
More info: https://facebook.com/events/s/diverse-bristol-creative-writi/1624525945736016/

Dungeons & Dragons Evening
6pm - 10pm at Totos By The River
- with Duncan, DMs & 5 tables
- £5 to play
More info: https://facebook.com/events/s/diverse-bristol-dungeons-drago/2191366088092889/

Wednesday 21st
Board Games Social
4:30 - 7pm Totos By The River
Board games are provided
More info: https://facebook.com/events/s/diverse-bristol-board-games-gr/2161346364450632/

Thursday 22nd
Gaming @ Playback Arcade
2pm - 5pm in The Galleries
£10 entry
More info: https://facebook.com/events/s/diverse-bristol-gaming-social-/1062487199956462/

You can check out more details about each group on our website www.diverseuk.org (& Link in Bio)

If you have any questions or needs, please message [email protected]

14/10/2026

Screen times for Monday 19th Cinema group:

Street Fighter, 5:50
Forgotten Island, 6pm
Verity, 5:10
Other Mommy, 6:10
Whalefall, 6:20
Charlie Shaw's Revenge (with in-person Q&A), 6:30

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Teewell Hill
Bristol
BS165PA

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