Children and young people up to the age of 25 are welcome at our autism-friendly events. Click Facebook icon for the most complete list of up-coming and past events.
Mainstream events are not always suitable for children with autism. To find out why see: Why do we put on events?
Go karting
One venue is Gridline racing, Dunford Road, Lincoln, LN5 8HF. See: website map.
The other is Ancaster kart racing circuit, Ermine St, Ancaster, Grantham, NG32 3PY. This is for ages 10-15 and over 4ft 3 inches high. See: website map.
Cinema screenings
These are put on at:
- Savoy Grantham in St Catherine’s Road, Grantham, NG31 6TP
- The Venue, Longdales Road Lincoln, LN1 3DY
- Stamford Arts Centre, 27 St Mary’s Street, PE9 2DL.
They are usually on a Saturday or Sunday towards the end of one month or the beginning of the next. Specifics of date, venue and film are advertised on our Facebook Events page and on our website Home page. They are autism friendly, see notice.
All are welcome, with or without autism. Entry prices are kept low.
2022
Meet the horses
This free one hour session with refreshments is a chance to meet and pet horses in a relaxed and calm environment.
It is held at Kesteven Rideability at Hough on the Hill.
There is a form to fill in beforehand.
2021
Alpaca experience
This is at J and J Alpacas, Clensey Ln, Dry Doddington, Newark NG23 5HT. It offers an opportunity to meet, feed and take photos with the alpacas.
It is free, though places need to be booked on Facebook.
Lazer tag
This is held at Ancaster paintball & laser tag, Wood Lodge, Ermine Street,, Ancaster,, Grantham, NG32 3PY. it is for ages 7-16.
See: website map.
Tennis
We offer regular autism-friendly tennis sessions at Grantham Tennis Club, Gonerby Road, Grantham. Tuition and equipment are provided. Sessions are in the indoor courts during winter. Children need to wear sturdy shoes and adaptable clothing.
Fun rather than serious training.
See: map tennis club.
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