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SUPPORT FOR PARENTS WITH CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE ON THE AUTISTIC SPECTRUM WITH DISABILITIES, SPECIAL AND ADDITIONAL NEEDS

08/06/2026

Our first Teens Club back saw us heading to White Post Farm for an alpaca walk, alongside handling and feeding some of the farm animals.
To say we all had fun and fell in love with some of our furry friends would be an understatement! 🦙🐐🐑
It was a fantastic evening filled with smiles, laughter, new experiences, and plenty of animal cuddles. Our teens had an amazing time and created some wonderful memories.
A huge thank you to the team at White Post Farm for providing such a fantastic experience and for making our young people feel so welcome. We can't wait to visit again!

04/06/2026

🎬🍿 May Half Term Activity #4 🍿🎬

To round off a fantastic May Half Term, we headed to ODEON Mansfield to watch the new film Sheep Detectives... and what a film it was!

There were plenty of laughs, lots of adventure, and even a few moments that had us reaching for the tissues – definitely a little tear-jerker in places! 🐑❤️

It was the perfect way to end a wonderful half term filled with fun, friendship, new experiences and lots of happy memories made together.

Thank you to Nathan and the team for being so accomadating with our group as always...

A huge thank you to all the families who joined us across our half-term activities. Seeing everyone come together, have fun and support one another is exactly why we do what we do.

Now we just have one question... how is it nearly SUMMER already?! ☀️😱

The countdown is officially on until we get to do it all again with our Summer activities. We can't wait to make even more memories with you all!

❤️ Thank you for being part of another amazing half term.

03/06/2026

🎢☀️ May Half Term Activity #3 ☀️🎢

Our third May Half Term activity saw us heading off for a fantastic family day out to Drayton Manor!

With temperatures soaring, it was certainly a hot one, but that didn't stop everyone from having an amazing time together. Families spent the day making memories, enjoying the rides, exploring the zoo, meeting the animals and taking in everything the park had to offer.

There was plenty of laughter, excitement and adventure throughout the day, and it was wonderful to see families spending quality time together and creating special memories.

A huge thank you to our brilliant driver, Matt from Johnson Bros -Tours, for getting us there and back safely and making the journey part of the fun.

Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make the day so special. We love providing opportunities for families to come together, have fun and enjoy experiences that create lasting memories.

❤️ Another fantastic half-term adventure in the books!

p.s. we don't have heaps of pictures to share as we weren't altogether so if you have any please share in the comments below...

02/06/2026

💦🏃‍♂️ May Half Term Activity #2 🏃‍♀️💦

What a wonderful morning we had together at Calverton Leisure Centre!

We kicked things off with an hour in the sports hall, making the most of the giant fun bouncy house, football, table tennis and plenty of opportunities to burn off some energy and have fun with friends.

Afterwards, families enjoyed a lovely sensory swim session in the pool, giving everyone a chance to relax, play and spend quality time together in a calm and inclusive environment.

It was fantastic to see so many smiles, laughter and families enjoying time together throughout the morning.

A huge thank you to Sam and the whole team at Calverton Leisure Centre for looking after us so well, as always. Your support helps make these activities such a success, and we are incredibly grateful.

❤️ Creating memories, building friendships and having fun together – exactly what half term is all about!🐝

01/06/2026

🌞🐐 MAY HALF TERM - ACTIVITY ONE - Whirlow Hall Farm Trust Residential 🐑🔥

We accidentally picked one of the hottest days of the year for our overnight residential at Whirlow Hall Farm Trust, so we took things at a gentler pace and made sure everyone stayed as cool and comfortable as possible!

Together, we explored the farm with the wonderful Jen, who also led a fantastic cooking session where we baked some delicious monster cookies. We enjoyed a tasty BBQ for dinner, followed by ice cream to cool down, and finished the evening gathered around the campfire making s’mores – the perfect way to end the day.

Our young people and parent carers absolutely smashed it during the stay. It was lovely to see everyone getting on so well, supporting one another and making wonderful memories together.

The following morning, we got stuck into farm life, helping Lesley move the guinea pigs into their outdoor enclosures, refilling water dispensers, feeding the goats and sheep, and making sure the ducks had fresh water for their bath. It was a brilliant hands-on experience that everyone enjoyed.

A huge thank you to Will from The Barn Café, and to Jen and Lesley for being so welcoming, supportive and wonderful with our group throughout our stay.

We always love visiting Whirlow Hall Farm Trust, and we’re already counting down the days until we’re back again! ❤️🐷🐓

21/05/2026

💛 THANK YOU EVERYONE 💛

A huge thank you to everybody who came along, supported, donated, shared, and helped make our event such a success!

Thanks to your incredible support, together we have raised an amazing £240 for Spectrum WASP 🎉

Every penny helps us continue supporting children/young people, siblings and families within our local community.

We truly couldn’t do it without you all — thank you for being part of it 💛🐝

20/05/2026

This week at Teens Fakeaway Night with Steph we took our tastebuds on a trip to Mexico🌮

Our young people explored Mexican cuisine and got hands on in the kitchen making delicious beef enchiladas 🌯🔥

There was lots of chopping, stirring, wrapping and of course plenty of taste testing along the way 😋

These sessions are such a great way for our young people to build confidence, learn new skills and enjoy trying foods and flavours from around the world in a fun and relaxed environment 💙

Huge thanks to Steph for another fantastic evening! 🐝

19/05/2026

What a fantastic afternoon at the final match of the season watching the Stags take on Cardiff ⚽🦌

Not only did we get to see MTFC bring home the win 🙌 but some of our young people also had the incredible opportunity to be flag bearers before the match! What a moment 💛💙

It was wonderful to see so many of our young people come along, enjoy the atmosphere and be part of such a special day together. Lots of smiles, cheering and memories made! 🥳

A huge thank you to everyone involved for making it such a brilliant experience for our families and young people 🐝

18/05/2026

Our Teens Club had an absolute blast at Lockwell Hill Go Karting this week! 🏁🔥

We split into two groups and watched everyone race around the track… safely of course 😂

There was plenty of friendly competition, lots of laughs and a few wannabe F1 drivers in the making 👀🏎️

A huge well done to all our young people for supporting each other, having fun and making it such a brilliant evening! 🐝

14/05/2026

⚠ DON'T MISS OUT!!!!! ⚠

✨ FASHION • FUN • HUGE BARGAINS ✨

Join us for the Spectrum WASP Fashion Show THIS FRIDAY

📅 Friday 15th May 2026
📍 Rainworth Village Hall
🕕 Doors open 6:00pm | Show starts 6:30pm

🔥 Shop high street fashion with up to 70% OFF RRP
👗 Featuring brands including:
Next • New Look • River Island • Dorothy Perkins • M&S & more!

🎟️ Adults: £5
👶 Children & young people attend FREE

✨ Local models
✨ Raffle on the night
✨ Styles for all ages
✨ All proceeds support Spectrum WASP

Bring your family, bring your friends, and enjoy a fantastic evening while supporting a great cause 💛

📩 To book tickets:
Email: [email protected]

Please SHARE and help us spread the word 🙌

Address

First Floor, Ransom Hall, Ransom Woods
Mansfield
NG210HJ

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 4pm
Tuesday	9am - 4pm
Wednesday	9am - 4pm
Thursday	9am - 4pm
Friday	9am - 4pm

Telephone

+447746185394

Website

https://spectrumwasp.org/

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