The National Autistic Society Carmarthenshire Branch

Newsletter
Number 65 December 2012/January 2013
Sincere thanks to Llandeilo Rotary Club & to Funsters for their generous donations to our Branch Funds. Our appreciation to Llandeilo Rotary Club Members for the continued support of our Swimming sessions & Childrens meals at Pantglas Hall. Please note, our activities are organised for our branch members only and adults who require additional care and all children remain the responsibility of parents/carers & must be supervised at all times during activities.

Members should be aware of and follow safety notices at all venues New members are welcome to join, please call for information (MEMBERSHIP IS FREE) Tel: 07776 492148 Or email: carms@nas.org.uk
The booking deadline for both Pantomime & Childrens Christmas Party is 3 December;
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Replies received after this date cannot be accommodated

Cross Hands Hall & Cinema Film showing exclusively for us

November 29th Thursday
For directions to the Cinema - if coming from Cross Hands Roundabout take a right turn at Cross Hands lights and the Hall is some 700 yards on the left - just past the Doctors surgery and adjacent to the primary School on Carmarthen Road. The cinema has an ample parking area. www.crosshands-hall.co.uk

Please note:

Doors open at 5.45pm & Film starts at 6pm prompt

Only food & drink purchased at the cinema shop may be consumed on the premises

The balcony area will be closed & the front access door has to be kept unlocked during our visit.

Entry is free to Branch members - 3 for guests

Madagascar 3 Europes Most Wanted

- Cert PG 1hr 32mins

Doors open at 5.45pm

Alex the Lion, Marty the Zebra, Gloria the Hippo & Melman the Giraffe continue their epic journey to get home to their beloved Big Apple. This time, their travels take them to Europe where they join a travelling circus with King Julian, Maurice and the Penguins along for the ride.

December Christmas Party at Funsters th Saturday 8 Funsters will be open exclusively for our Christmas Party
Venue: Funsters Fun Factory, Unit 3 5, Hendy Industrial Estate, Hendy, Llanelli

Leave M4 at J48, head towards Pontarddulais and turn 2nd right into Hendy Industrial Estate.

The cost of the Christmas Party is funded by the Branch

with a contribution of 3 per family, to be paid on entry please

~ a session in the fun factory, buffet and a visit from Santa.

Please bring along suitable food if your child follows a special diet.

Santa needs to know in advance numbers attending

please fill in the reply form & return by Monday 3rd December

6.00 8.00 pm
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Children (including teenagers) can enjoy Soft Play, Super Bumpy Slides, Spooky Cave, Ball Pools, V-nets, Rope Walks, Mangle, Tunnels, etc

December Monday 10th

Branch AGM & Information Session

Venue: Gwenllian Education Centre, 7 Hillfield Villas, Station Road, Kidwelly SA17 4UL. An opportunity for parents & cares to meet each other and to learn more about work of the Branch, achievements & plans for the future.
In accordance with the NAS Branch Rules, the election/re-election of a Branch Officer and Honorary Treasurer will take place. We will also have the opportunity to see firsthand the facilities available for individuals with ASD of all ages and their families at the Gwenllian Education Centre, details of what the centre provides below.

6.45 pm

Everyone is welcome

December Pantomime at The Grand Theatre, Swansea Sunday 30th Starring Chico, Kevin Johns and Mike Doyle.

Cinderella

7.00pm Evening Performance

We have provisionally booked 70 seats for the evening performance and these will be allocated on a first come first serve basis

The cost to branch members is 9.50/seat*

Tickets will be dispatched well in advance of the day. Please complete & return relevant form by 3rd December *The cost per head is for the benefit of branch members only

7.00pm

The enchanting rags-to-riches tale of Cinderella will be transformed from page to stage in a production complete with an abundance of comedy, stunning sets, fabulous costumes & the magical pantomime moment when Cinderella swaps her rags for a ball gown & heads to the Ball!

Cross Hands Hall & Cinema January 10th Thursday Film showing exclusively for
Please see above for directions to the Cinema

us

Please note:

Doors open at 5.45pm & Film starts at 6pm prompt

Only food & drink purchased at the cinema shop may be consumed on the premises.

The balcony area will be closed & the front access door has to be kept unlocked during our visit.

Entry is free to Branch members - 3 for guests

Rise of the Guardians - Cert PG 1hr 37mins

Doors open at 5.45pm
DreamWorks Animated adventure. When the evil spirit Pitch launches an assault on Earth, the Immortal Guardians team up to protect innocence of children around the world.

NAS help! Understanding autism parent seminar in Swansea on Thursday 24th January 2013 The seminar is for parents and carers of children with a fairly recent diagnosis of an ASD
FREE to parents and carers who have a child with autism (up to 2 people per family). help! Understanding autism is delivered by experienced and trained professionals of The National Autistic Society (NAS). If you are interested in attending the help! Understanding autism seminar, please let us know email: help@nas.org.uk or ring 07425 624 592

Reflect Education - Independent Education Providers for People with Autism

Full and Part Time Education Placements Private Tuition - Academic skills and Life skills Support with Language and Communication skills Talk Tools Assessments & programme development Specialist Music Lessons and multisensory sessions Rebound Therapy Private consultation and training

Sessions are tailored to support the needs of clients and their families. The Centre therefore welcomes the involvement of family members, to maximise the progression of the children and adults we work with, following our sessions. Please call or email for more information Email Leigh at info@reflecteducation.co.uk or call 01554 890796/776366 0r 07790387685, for further details.

For the latest information on consultation events & much more visit HAIPAC (Help & Information for Parents & Carers) in Carmarthenshire A website run by parents of children with learning difficulties & ASD. Haipac is packed full of
helpful information for parents, carers & professionals as well as bringing you the latest news within our county & a calendar of events including coffee mornings & training opportunities. If you'd like to know what events, courses or coffee mornings are being held in Carmarthenshire or want access to recent newsletters & publications, it's all on www.haipac.org.uk

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Views expressed in this newsletter are not necessarily those of The National Autistic Society, and reference to specific services or approaches to autism does not imply endorsement. All material The National Autistic Society (Carmarthenshire Branch) 2004 & cannot be reproduced without permission. The National Autistic Society 393 City Road London EC1V 1NG T: 020 7833 2299 E: nas@nas.org.uk Helpline: 0808 800 4104

The National Autistic Society Carmarthenshire Branch Telephone: 07776 492148 Branch Email: carms@nas.org.uk
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Please note, at all activities organised by the Branch, adults who require additional care and all children remain the responsibility of parents/carers & must be supervised at all times during activities.

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