Telford Children's Autism Hub

10/06/2026

09/06/2026

Hello Hub Families!

We’re excited to be planning a special summer outing for our Girls Group (Year 6 to Year 13) to enjoy a magical theatre experience together! 🎭💛

Join us on Friday 31st July 2026 for the 11:00am performance of Matilda the Musical at Theatre Severn. This relaxed and friendly group trip is a great opportunity to connect, have fun, and enjoy a fantastic local amateur production in a supportive environment.

🌈 A welcoming space
🎶 A brilliant show full of music and heart
👭 A chance to make new friends

🎟️ Tickets cost £10.25 per person.
⚠️ Young people must be accompanied by an adult.

Tickets are limited and will be allocated on a first come, first served basis.

Please email us to let us know how many children’s and adult places you would like to book.

Spaces are limited, so get in touch to reserve a place or find out more!

Let’s make some wonderful summer memories together 💫

03/06/2026

📢 **Important Update – All Age Chess Club**

Please note that All Age Chess Club will not be running this evening.

Unfortunately, due to an error on the Social Activities Programme regarding the dates. we apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

♟️ The next All Age Chess Club session will take place on:
📅 Wednesday 10th June
🕓 4:15pm – 6:00pm

We look forward to seeing you then!

Thank you for your understanding.

02/06/2026

Hello Hub Families

We would like to invite our registered girls to our Online Girls’ Social Group for Years 6–13, a friendly and relaxed space to chat, make friends, share ideas, and build confidence from the comfort of home.

📅 Tuesday 16th June
⏰ 5pm to 6pm
💻 Online

This group has been created in response to feedback from families, specifically to support girls who are not currently in school and unable to attend our regular face-to-face sessions. It’s all about connection, understanding, and feeling part of a supportive community.

🌱 Aims:

To provide a safe, inclusive, and supportive space
To encourage social interaction and friendship-building
To help build confidence and self-esteem
To offer a space where girls feel heard and valued

✨ Outcomes:

Increased confidence in social situations
Improved communication and peer connection
A sense of belonging and reduced isolation
Opportunities to share experiences and support one another

📩 How to book:
Please reply to our email and let us know how many young people would like to attend. A Teams invite will be sent out closer to the time.

***Please note young people must be registered with our Hub in order to attend.***

💬 Come as you are
🌈 Meet like-minded girls
🤝 Build confidence at your own pace

We’d love to see you there for our first session!

02/06/2026

Hello Hub families!

We’re looking forward to welcoming you to our DUGOUT youth group and wanted to share details of our upcoming session for our young people aged 11 to 18 years.

📅 Date: Thursday 4th June
⏰ Time: 5pm – 6:30pm
📍 Location: Family Zone, Suite 12 & 15 Hazledine House, Central Square, Telford Centre, Telford, TF3 4JL

🎨 **Creative Activity: Make Your Calming Bracelets & Sensory Tubes**

Join us for a relaxing, hands-on session where young people can design and make their own calming bracelets and sensory tubes.

This will be a supported, hands-on activity with help available throughout. Participation is always optional, and everyone is welcome to join in at their own pace.

⚽ Multi-Sport Activities

We are pleased to welcome Embrace, who will be delivering inclusive, optional multi-sport sessions suitable for different abilities and comfort levels.

🎯 Games Available

Young people will also have access to:

• Pool
• Table tennis
• Table football
• Board games and UNO (a club favourite)
• Quiet/chill space

We are also really excited to have our **NEW AIR HOCKEY** table and can’t wait for our young people to try it out!!

ℹ️ Important Information

• This group is for young people aged 11–18
• Parents/carers stay for the duration of the session
• Siblings are very welcome
• Free refreshments will be provided for young people and parents
• Young people can take breaks, observe, or leave early if needed
• No pressure to talk or join in
• Young people must be registered with the Children's Autism Hub to attend

DUGOUT is a calm, autism-friendly environment with no pressure to socialise or participate. Our aim is to provide a safe and predictable space where young people can feel comfortable being themselves, with a choice of activities such as games, sports, creative options or a quiet space, all supported by experienced and understanding staff.

✅ How to Attend

If you would like to attend this session, please reply to this email and let us know:

• How many young people will be attending
• How many adults will be attending

This helps us plan the space and activities.

Please note that you must be registered with the Children's Autism Hub to attend.

If you are not yet registered with the Children's Autism Hub and would like to find out more, please contact us at [email protected].

If you have any questions before attending, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

20/05/2026

Hello Hub families!

We’re looking forward to welcoming you to our DUGOUT youth group and wanted to share details of our upcoming session for our young people aged 11 to 18 years.

📅 Date: Thursday 4th June
⏰ Time: 5pm – 6:30pm
📍 Location: Family Zone, Suite 12 & 15 Hazledine House, Central Square, Telford Centre, Telford, TF3 4JL

🎨 Creative Activity: Make your Calming Bracelets & Sensory Tubes

Join us for a relaxing, hands-on session where young people can:

• Design and make your own calming bracelets and sensory tubes
• Explore simple techniques to help you feel calm, grounded, and relaxed

This will be a supported, hands-on activity with help available throughout. Participation is always optional, and everyone is welcome to join in at their own pace.

⚽ Multi-Sport Activities

We are pleased to welcome Embrace, who will be delivering inclusive, optional multi-sport sessions suitable for different abilities and comfort levels.

🎯 Games Available

Young people will also have access to:

• Pool
• Table tennis
• Table football
• Board games and UNO (a club favourite)
• Quiet/chill space

ℹ️ Important Information

• This group is for young people aged 11–18

• Parents/carers stay for the duration of the session

• Siblings are very welcome

• Free refreshments will be provided for young people and parents

• Young people can take breaks, observe, or leave early if needed

• No pressure to talk or join in

DUGOUT is a calm, autism-friendly environment with no pressure to socialise or participate. Our aim is to provide a safe and predictable space where young people can feel comfortable being themselves, with a choice of activities such as games, sports, creative options or a quiet space, all supported by experienced and understanding staff.

✅ How to Attend

If you would like to attend this session, please reply to this email and let us know:

• How many young people will be attending

• How many adults will be attending

This helps us plan the space and activities.

If you have any questions before attending, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

19/05/2026

🌟 Primary Group Session Today 🌟

Come and join us today as we celebrate National Otter Day! 🦦

We’ll have lots of fun otter-themed crafts and activities, including:
🎨 Creating an Otter Diorama
🖍️ Otter colouring activities
🌿 Designing your own Otter scene

As always, our usual activities will also be available, including:
🎲 Board games
🏓 Table tennis
🎱 Pool
⚽ Table football
🧸 Toys and play activities

Free refreshments will be provided for young people and their parents/carers. We look forward to seeing you there! 😊

14/05/2026

🎲🐉 Dungeons & Dragons at the All Age Autism Hub! 🐉🎲

We’re excited to launch a fun and welcoming Dungeons & Dragons group for autistic children and young people aged 8–18!

Through collaborative storytelling and imaginative play, sessions will help participants develop:
✨ Social skills
✨ Communication
✨ Problem solving
✨ Confidence and friendships

Whether your child is completely new to D&D or already loves fantasy adventures, everyone is welcome in this safe and supportive space.

📍 Family Zone, Suite 12 & 15, Hazledine House, Central Square, Telford Centre, Telford, Shropshire TF3 4JL

📅 Every fourth Tuesday of the month
⏰ 4:00pm – 5:30pm

🗓️ Upcoming Dates:
• 26th May
• 23rd June
• 28th July
• 25th August

🎟️ Booking:
Spaces are limited to 6 players per session and allocated on a first come, first served basis.

📧 To book, email: [email protected]

Come roll the dice, make new friends, and go on epic adventures together! ⚔️🐲

13/05/2026

Hello Hub Families!

Looking for something fun this half term? We’ve got you covered!

Join us on Thursday 28th May, 11:00am – 12:00pm for an exciting Soft Archery Session led by Army Engagement. It’s a great chance to try something new, build confidence, and have fun with friends.

📍 Location: Family Zone, Hazledine House, Central Square, Town Centre, TF3 4JL
👥 Ages: 11–18 years

No experience needed – just come along and give it a go!

👉 If you would like to attend, please reply to this email and let us know how many places you would like for young people.
👉 Please note: young people must be registered with our Hub to attend.

05/05/2026

🎉 Help Us Improve Our Quiz Night! 🎉

We’re planning our next All Age Autism Hub Quiz and we’d love your input!

What subjects or themes would you like to see in our upcoming quiz?

🧠 General knowledge?
🎬 Films & TV?
🎮 Games?
🌍 Geography?
…or something completely different?

Your ideas will help us make the quiz more fun, inclusive, and enjoyable for everyone 💙

👉 Fill out our quick form and share your suggestions: https://forms.office.com/e/P6QW5FYAX8

Thank you for helping shape our next quiz night— we can’t wait to hear your ideas! 🙌