Spectrum Hub

25/06/2026

Last Chance to enter the giveaway will be drawn this weekend!

Win a free family ticket to colliers farm with us 21st August

A child’s water toy

Or a lovely bottle of bubbly

Please comment on the original post to enter!

🎉 GIVEAWAY TIME 🎉

We have reached 2.5K followers!
We honestly can’t believe it. Being such a small community, we are so proud of how far Spectrum Hub has come — and we always love giving something back to our amazing families 💖

✨ PLEASE READ CAREFULLY ✨

For your chance to WIN one of these prizes:

1️⃣ A child’s water toy
2️⃣ A bottle of bubbly 🥂
3️⃣ A FREE family ticket to a Spectrum session 🌈

To enter:
📸 Post your favourite photo from a Spectrum session
💬 Tell us why Spectrum is important to you and your family

Please note:
• You will only be eligible if you have attended TWO or more Spectrum sessions
• Once your entry has been submitted, you will be given a number
• Winners will be chosen using a random number generator

⚠️ Please kindly read the terms and conditions before entering.

Thank you for being part of our Spectrum community 🌈💖

25/06/2026

Top tips for staying cool if you’re neurodivergent ☀️🧠🇬🇧

Warm weather can make sensory sensitivities, fatigue and overwhelm feel much more intense. Here are some simple ways to help regulate and stay comfortable:

💧 Keep hydrated – set reminders if you often forget to drink enough throughout the day.

🧊 Use cooling aids – handheld fans, cooling towels, ice packs wrapped in a tea towel, or a water spray can help.

👕 Wear comfortable clothing – choose lightweight, breathable fabrics that feel right for your sensory needs.

🕶️ Reduce sensory overload – sunglasses, noise-cancelling headphones, and finding a quieter space can make a big difference.

⏸️ Take regular breaks – don’t wait until you’re already overwhelmed.

🏠 Create a cool, low-stimulation space at home where you can rest and regulate.

🚶 Use your preferred regulation strategies – stimming, movement, fidget tools, deep pressure, or calming music.

❤️ Give yourself permission to slow down – hot weather can reduce energy levels and increase stress. It’s okay to adjust expectations.

Remember: if you’re feeling more irritable, anxious, overwhelmed or exhausted than usual, check the basics first—temperature, hydration, hunger, rest and sensory load.

Stay cool, stay safe, and be kind to yourself during the warmer weather. ☀️

25/06/2026

If anyone is interested in this autism swim programme please contact the email below 👇

24/06/2026

💙 New Resources for Our Spectrum Children! 💙

There’s nothing we love more at Spectrum than purchasing new equipment, toys, and sensory resources for all the wonderful children who attend our sessions.

Our latest additions are a GIANT Connect 4 and a sand and water play pit — and we can’t wait to see the children enjoying them! 🎉🌈

These resources help us create fun, engaging, and inclusive experiences that support play, learning, and sensory exploration.

As always, we couldn’t continue our Spectrum journey without the incredible support of our amazing Spectrum families, as well as the generous individuals who fundraise and donate to us. Your kindness makes a real difference and helps us provide new opportunities and experiences for our children. 🥰

From all of us at Spectrum, thank you for your continued support. 💙

🌟

22/06/2026

🚨🌟 BIG NEWS – SAVE THE DATES! 🌟🚨

The wait is over! We’re excited to reveal the dates for our much anticipated Summer Trips this August.

These exclusive trips will take place in private hire venues, providing a safe, supportive environment where children can relax, have fun, and simply be themselves.

📅 SAVE THE DATES

🦙 The Meadows Wildlife Park – 8th August

🚜 Colliers Farm – 21st August

We know many of you have been asking about our summer plans, and we’re delighted to finally share the dates with you!

🎟️ Tickets and full details will be released soon.

👀 Make sure you’re following our page and turn on notifications so you don’t miss out when bookings go live.

👇 Which trip are you most excited for? Let us know in the comments!

☀️ Adventure, animals, fresh air, and plenty of memories to be made we can’t wait to see you there!

22/06/2026

📣 COMING UP THIS WEEK! 🎉

⚽ ALN All Stars Football
Get ready for action, teamwork, and plenty of football fun with our ALN All Stars! 🌟

🚂 Aberfan ALN Adventures
Join us as we explore, discover, and create new memories on our latest adventure in Aberfan! 🗺️✨
‼️Full ‼️

🤠🧸 Planet Play Special Visitors!
We’ve got some surprise guests dropping in from Toy Story! Get ready to meet your favourite characters and enjoy a day full of imagination and play. 🚀⭐

Stay tuned for photos, videos, and all the excitement throughout the week! 💙

🎈

21/06/2026

A jam packed weekend!

We had a new experience at The Summit Centre for a climbing session, followed by lots of fun at Aberfan with the inflatables today! 🧗‍♂️💦

We’ll see you all next weekend for another jam-packed weekend of football, Stay and Play, and Toy Story fun at our ALN session at Planet Play.

See you next week – we’re on leave until then! 😊

Thank you all for another fantastic weekend. 💙

21/06/2026

Swimming today is at Aberfan Leisure Centre.

When you arrive, please tell reception that you are with Spectrum and they will direct you to the changing rooms. There may not be a member of the team there today due to other commitments.

Session times are:
• 1:00pm–2:00pm
• 2:15pm–3:15pm

Please do not enter the pool during the gap between sessions, as the lifeguards will be changing over.

The lifeguards are aware that this is an ALN session; however, children must be supervised, and an adult must be in the water with them at all times.

20/06/2026

We are taking some time to spend with our families.

We will be back soon, apologies for the delay in message/email replies.

Sessions will run as normal including the bonus ball.

Thanks

Spectrum Hub.

19/06/2026

TICKETS ARE NOW ON SALE FOR OUR JULY EVENTS
https://bookwhen.com/spectrumhub

🎨 Spectrum Creative Club
📅 Sunday 5th July
⏰ 11:00am-12:30pm
📍 Gellideg Foundation Group, CF48 1ND
💵 £4 Per Person (Please only book children/young adults)

Vertigo Trampoline Park
📅 Sunday 12th July
⏰ 9:30am-10:30am
📍 Cyfarthfa Industrial Estate, CF47 8PE
💵 £10 Per child - £5 per adult (please only book &pay for people jumping, if you’re only remaining in the cafe area please do not book/pay)

🛝ALN Swim & Slides
📅 Sunday 12th July
⏰ 3:30pm- 4:30pm
📍 Ebbw Vale Sports Centre
💵 £5 per child (please only book children spaces)

Playzone at Trago
📅 Sunday 19th July
⏰ 16:30pm-18:30pm
📍 Trago Mills, CF48 1HF
💵 £5 per child (please only book children space)

🏊‍♀️ALN swimming at Merthyr
📅 Saturday 25th July
⏰ 2:30pm-3:30pm
📍 Merthyr Tydfil Leisure Centre
💵 £5 per child (please only book children spaces)

We can’t wait to see you there 💛