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Neurodivergent Friends in Thanet (NDFT) is a Community Interest Company (CIC) registered under the name Neurodivergent Friends CIC.

We are a Neurodivergent-led community group helping local Neurodivergent adults meet their peers in safe spaces, find community, support, and belonging, in Thanet & South East England. We help local Neurodivergent adults meet their peers in safe spaces. Our mission is to bridge the gap in local resources for Neurodivergent adults, working for positive change in mental health, well-being, community

, belonging, self-acceptance, and self-advocacy. We are an inclusive and intersectionality-informed organisation for Neurodivergents from all backgrounds, whether diagnosed, self-diagnosed or questioning. We welcome Neurodivergent adults from the Thanet and East Kent area of England. Neurodivergent Friends is 100% neurodivergent-led (this means that everyone working with us is Neurodivergent) and 100% community-led (this means that all the activities and ways we offer our activities are based on community feedback). We want to empower our community members to be at the centre stage of all our activities. Our work is targeted at Neurodivergent adults and not suitable for children. For safeguarding purposes, our events are 18+. We are not health professionals, social workers, therapists, mental health advisors, Neurodiversity researchers or any other official authority. We are simply a caring group of Neurodivergent adults trying to do something good for our local community. We offer free monthly social meetups for ND folks in Thanet, mainly in Ramsgate, Broadstairs and Margate. Follow us on social media on Facebook or Instagram, or sign up to our newsletter to receive update on when we are hosting our next event (links below.) While our work is not aimed at parents seeking advice as parents of ND children, ND adults who are also parents in our community are welcome to find connection with other ND parents. We have a private Facebook group which is is exclusively for Neurodivergent adults or questioning. To join, please follow the link below. You must answer all the questions to be granted access. If you are not Neurodivergent but would like to keep up to date with NDFT activities on behalf of a friend or family member, or to follow our work, we invite you to follow our instagram or pages and/or sign up to our newsletter (links available in our welcome pack linked below.) Welcome Pack: https://tinyurl.com/NDFT-WelcomePack

Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/neurodivergentfriendsthanet

Instagram Page: https://www.instagram.com/neurodivergentfriendsthanet/

Newsletter:
https://tr.ee/dHPpzhGsca

16/06/2026

☀️ Summer update from Neurodivergent Friends in Thanet ☀️

At the end of this month, we’ll be holding our final Coffee Morning before we take a short summer break across July and August.
You may hear a little less from us over June as we begin to wind down.
As a 100% neurodivergent-led organisation, working in ways that are accessible and sustainable for our team is really important to us. Taking a pause over the summer helps us protect capacity, support different needs, and come back refreshed for the months ahead 💛
We’ll be back in September, when our Coffee Mornings and Evening Meetups return!
Our admin assistant will be keeping an eye on our inbox in case you have any urgent queries over the summer.
In the meantime, if you know someone who’d love to hear about what we’re up to later this year, send them our newsletter sign-up link ✨
We hope you have a lovely summer — we can’t wait to see you again in September!
Sophie, Lux & Louis

15/06/2026

🎉 We are very excited to run this meetup in Ramsgate. 🎉Thank you Albion House Hotel for hosting us!

EVENT DETAILS:
Date: Friday 26th June
Time: 10am-12pm
Location: Albion House Hotel, Albion Place, Ramsgate CT11 8HQ
Please note that it is possible to purchase drinks or food from this venue. We also hope to be able to provide complimentary teas, coffee and pastries. Tap water will be available.
🍹A non-alcoholic menu will be available for those who wish to purchase drinks during the event.
For safety and safeguarding reasons, this event is 18+ only.
🎟 IS BOOKING REQUIRED?
We recommend booking in advance. We limit the number of tickets available to book for safeguarding reasons. Therefore, once maximum capacity is reached, we won’t be able to let anyone else in. You don't have to book a ticket to come, but it’s the only way to absolutely guarantee your place for the meetup.
BOOKING LINK HERE 👉 https://tinyurl.com/JuneCMRamsgate
ACCESS/TRANSPORTATION
Nearby Transport:
🚌 Bus: Bus Stop Wellington Crescent, 9X, 45, Loop,
🚘 Carparks (charges apply), Albion Place Car Park, Leopald Street, On-street parking nearer to the venue: Albion Place and Wellington Crescent is paid for on street parking, from Victoria Parade and beyond is free on-street parking.
We are 100% Neurodivergent & community-led, inclusive and intersectionality-informed, for Neurodivergents from all backgrounds, whether diagnosed, self-diagnosed or questioning.
This event was crowdfunded! Thank you for your continued support 💛
We also thank key funders and crowdfunding partners

11/06/2026

Meet our new Co-Director, Sophie!

We're delighted to welcome Sophie Yates Lu into a new role in the NDFT team.

Many of you will already know Sophie from our social meetups, where they've been a Co-Facilitator since 2024 (and are often the friendly face handing out social battery stickers).
Sophie brings experience in community-led care, fundraising, and grassroots organising, and is passionate about supporting communities to come together and thrive.

We're so excited to have them on board. Please join us in giving Sophie a warm welcome! 🎉

10/05/2026

Over the past year or so, the NDFT Creative Connection Club has been bringing together Neurodivergent people across Thanet to explore creativity, build confidence, and connect with each other.

In Broadstairs, we ran six monthly sessions from June to December 2025 at Queen’s Road Baptist Church, working with three local artists: Steph Dickinson, Hubert Zirconium, and Vicki Salmi. We tried out all sorts of things - from songwriting and soundscapes to sculpting, drawing, and weaving.

In Ramsgate, we ran two additional workshops in early 2026 with scientist and artist Carole Kenrick, exploring natural paint and ink-making using foraged materials.

During the workshops we asked participants what creativity means to them, and a lot of the answers came back to ideas of freedom, play, expression, and trying things out - having space to experiment, make mistakes, and see what happens. Community was described as feeling safe, supported, and connected, and being able to be yourself without judgement.

There was strong enthusiasm for future sessions, with suggestions including visual arts, music, writing, performance, and hands-on making - as well as trips and new creative experiences, and much more. We’re so glad that there is an appetite to keep this going. Please bear with us while we explore options for continuing the programme.

01/05/2026

🎉 We are very excited to run this meetup in Margate. 🎉Thank you CAMP Margate for hosting us!

EVENT DETAILS
Date: Monday 18th May 2026
Time: 7-9pm
Location: CAMP, 125 Northdown Road, Cliftonville, Margate, CT9 2QY
Complimentary refreshments will be provided including teas, coffees, hot chocolate and biscuits. Tap water will also be available. If you have any questions before the event please contact us via [email protected] - NDFT team
🍹A non-alcoholic menu will be available for those who wish to purchase drinks during the event.
For safety and safeguarding reasons, this event is 18+ only.
🎟 IS BOOKING REQUIRED?
We recommend booking in advance. We limit the number of tickets available to book for safeguarding reasons. Therefore, once maximum capacity is reached, we won’t be able to let anyone else in. You don't have to book a ticket to come, but it’s the only way to absolutely guarantee your place for the meetup.
BOOKING LINK IN BIO HERE 👉 https://tinyurl.com/MayMeetUpMargate2026

ACCESS/TRANSPORTATION
Nearby Transport:
🚌Bus Stops 'St Paul's Church' 8X; 8A; 960; Loop.
🚗Carparks (charges apply), from closest to furthest to venue: Harold Road Car Park or On-street parking: Northdown Road (free after 6pm) or Sweyn Road area (free anytime).
We are 100% Neurodivergent & community-led, inclusive and intersectionality-informed, for Neurodivergents from all backgrounds, whether diagnosed, self-diagnosed or questioning.
This event was crowdfunded! Thank you for your continued support 💛
We also thank key funders and crowdfunding partners

13/04/2026

🎉 We are very excited to run this meetup in Margate. 🎉Thank you for hosting us!

EVENT DETAILS
Date: Monday 20th April
Time: 7-9pm
Location: CAMP, 125 Northdown Road, Cliftonville, Margate CT9 2QY
Complimentary refreshments will be provided including teas, coffees, hot chocolate and biscuits. Tap water will also be available. If you have any questions before the event please contact us via [email protected] - NDFT team
🍹A non-alcoholic menu will be available for those who wish to purchase drinks during the event.
For safety and safeguarding reasons, this event is 18+ only.
🎟 IS BOOKING REQUIRED?
We recommend booking in advance. We limit the number of tickets available to book for safeguarding reasons. Therefore, once maximum capacity is reached, we won’t be able to let anyone else in. You don't have to book a ticket to come, but it’s the only way to absolutely guarantee your place for the meetup.
BOOKING LINK HERE 👉 https://tinyurl.com/20thAPRILMEETUP
ACCESS/TRANSPORTATION
Nearby transport & parking 🚍🚗

Bus:
St Paul’s Church bus stop - routes 8X, 8A, 960 & Loop
ℹ️ Due to roadworks, buses are currently diverted via Ethelbert Terrace, Ethelbert Crescent and Eastern Esplanade.

Parking:
ℹ️ Parts of Northdown Road are closed due to roadworks.
If you’re driving, we recommend approaching from the Margate Old Town end of Northdown Road to park as close to CAMP as possible.
Northdown Road - on-street parking (free after 6pm)
Sweyn Road area - on-street parking (free anytime)
Harold Road Car Park (charges apply)
We are 100% Neurodivergent & community-led, inclusive and intersectionality-informed, for Neurodivergents from all backgrounds, whether diagnosed, self-diagnosed or questioning.
This event was crowdfunded! Thank you for your continued support 💛
We also thank key funders and crowdfunding partners

02/04/2026

🎉 We are very excited to run this meetup in Ramsgate. 🎉Thank you The House at Ramsgate for hosting us!

EVENT DETAILS
Date: Friday 10th April 2026
Time: 10am-12pm
Location: Albion House Hotel, Albion Place, Ramsgate CT11 8HQ
Complimentary refreshments will be provided including tea, coffee & pastry. Tap water will also be available. If you have any questions before the event please contact us via [email protected] - NDFT team
For safety and safeguarding reasons, this event is 18+ only.
🎟 IS BOOKING REQUIRED?
We recommend booking in advance. We limit the number of tickets available to book for safeguarding reasons. Therefore, once maximum capacity is reached, we won’t be able to let anyone else in. You don't have to book a ticket to come, but it’s the only way to absolutely guarantee your place for the meetup.
BOOKING LINK 👉 https://tinyurl.com/10thAPRILCM
ACCESS/TRANSPORTATION
Nearby Transport:
🚌 Bus: Bus Stop Wellington Crescent, 9X, 45, Loop,
🚘 Carparks (charges apply), Albion Place Car Park, Leopald Street, On-street parking nearer to the venue: Albion Place and Wellington Crescent is paid for on street parking, from Victoria Parade and beyond is free on-street parking.
We are 100% Neurodivergent & community-led, inclusive and intersectionality-informed, for Neurodivergents from all backgrounds, whether diagnosed, self-diagnosed or questioning.
This event was crowdfunded! Thank you for your continued support 💛
We also thank key funders and crowdfunding partners

01/04/2026

Here is what we have in April:

Neurodivergent Coffee Morning – Friday 10th April – 10am - 12pm – Albion House Hotel, Albion Pl, Ramsgate CT11 8HQ
A coffee morning for Neurodivergent adults to meet in safe spaces. Casual, social event, for a friendly chat and a cuppa.
FREE BOOKING LINK: https://tinyurl.com/10thAPRILCM

Neurodivergent Social Meetup – Monday 20th April – 7-9pm – CAMP, 125 Northdown Road, Cliftonville, Margate, CT9 2QY
Our social meetup is for Neurodivergent adults to meet in safe spaces with their peers. Casual, social event, with games, activities and chatting.
FREE BOOKING LINK: https://tinyurl.com/20thAPRILMEETUP

Event Info 👉 https://ndft.org.uk/events/

12/03/2026

Workshop 2: Thursday 26th March 2026
TIME: 7–9pm
LOCATION: Arts in Ramsgate, 46 High Street, Ramsgate CT11 8AG

Are you curious about creativity, nature and sustainability? Join us for this playful, low-pressure art workshop for Neurodivergent adults. Make your own paints from kitchen scraps, spices and foraged materials, and create art in a relaxed, supportive space - with ideas you can easily repeat at home. No art experience needed.

The NDFT Creative Connection Club is a programme designed to complement our regular social meetups and coffee mornings, offering a dedicated space for Neurodivergent adults to explore a range of creative activities shaped by community interest.
Each month, sessions are facilitated by professional artists and practitioners, with a focus on creativity, connection, and environmental sustainability.

Come along to connect, create, and celebrate neurodivergent expression in a relaxed and welcoming space.
Book your place now!
BOOKING LINK 👉 https://tinyurl.com/CCCMarch2026

06/03/2026

🎉 We are very excited to run this new coffee morning in Ramsgate. 🎉
Thank you Albion House, Ramsgate for hosting us!
EVENT DETAILS
Date: Friday 20th March
Time: 10am - 12pm
Location: Albion House Hotel, Albion Place, Ramsgate CT11 8HQ
Complimentary refreshments will be provided, including pastries, tea and coffee. Tap water will also be available. If you have any questions before the event please contact us via [email protected]
– NDFT team
🍹A non-alcoholic menu will be available for those who wish to purchase drinks during the event.
For safety and safeguarding reasons, this event is 18+ only.
🎟 IS BOOKING REQUIRED?
We recommend booking in advance. We limit the number of tickets available to book for safeguarding reasons. Therefore, once maximum capacity is reached, we won’t be able to let anyone else in. You don't have to book a ticket to come, but it’s the only way to absolutely guarantee your place for the meetup.
BOOKING LINK IN BIO HERE 👉https://tinyurl.com/MarchCMRamsgate2026
ACCESS/TRANSPORTATION
Nearby Transport:
🚌 Bus: Bus Stop Wellington Crescent, 9X, 45, Loop,
🚘 Carparks (charges apply), Albion Place Car Park, Leopald Street, On-street parking nearer to the venue: Albion Place and Wellington Crescent is paid for on street parking, from Victoria Parade and beyond is free on-street parking.
We are 100% Neurodivergent & community-led, inclusive and intersectionality-informed, for Neurodivergents from all backgrounds, whether diagnosed, self-diagnosed or questioning.
This event was crowdfunded! Thank you for your continued support 💛
We also thank key funders and crowdfunding partners

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