Butterflies Haven - Supporting Families Affected by Autism
Calendar of Events 2010 
 
Butterflies Haven offers:
 
 Daytime Support Group Meetings with Guest Speakers & Workshops
Our main meetings are held on the second Monday of each month - 10am - 12 noon.
If you need help with directions for the locations or any other enquiries please
Tel: 0117/9082132
 
 Evening Support Group Meetings
We also hold an evening group for those parents who work. This meeting time allows couples to attend together and enhances the benefits on offer. This group has grown rapidly in the last few months being very relaxed and supportive. 
Meeting times: The third Tuesday of each month. Venue - The Crown Pub (opposite the Keynsham Rugby Club) Time - 7 30pm - 9 30pm
Many thanks to Alison and Adrian (landlords) who kindly provide the use of a room free of charge.
 
 Social Events & Activities
We are very aware of the social isolation that many families experience. Our aim is to organise social activities and events which families can enjoy. Please keep an eye on our Calendar of Events below. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Our main Venue is at St. Francis Church,
Warwick Road, Keynsham which has
an on-site carpark for your
convenience. 
 
THROUGH OUR VISITING SPEAKERS WE CAN CONNECT YOU WITH RESOURCES THAT MAY LIGHTEN YOUR LOAD.
 
TUE 9 MARCH
Evening group meeting
7 30pm - 9 30pm
Venue: The Crown, Keynsham
 
FRIDAY MARCH 26
PARENTS LUNCHTIME SNUG
11 30am - 1 30
Venue: The Globe, Newton St Loe
 
TUES 6 APRIL
Evening group meeting
7 30pm - 9 30pm
Venue: The Crown, Keynsham
 
THURS 15 APRIL
PARENTS EVENING RELAX
8pm onwards
Venue: The Crown, Keynsham
 
FRI 16 APRIL
Butterflies Social Group Event 
Venue: Hop, Skip & Jump.
10 30am
A play & support centre for children with special needs and their families.
Grimsbury Road, Kingswood, Bristol
BS15 9SE
Bring along a packed lunch or you can use the kitchen facilities...microwave etc.
If you would like to join us and meet the Butterflies mums -
please contact Trish:0117/9082132
 
MON 19 APRIL
Butterflies Support Group
10am - 12 noon
Venue: St Francis Church, Keynsham
 
Speakers: The Butterflies Focus Team
 
10.00am: Tea, coffee & biscuits
10.20am: Workshop
11.00am - 12 noon: Talk & Open Discussion
 
FRID 23 APRIL
PARENTS LUNCHTIME SNUG
12 -2pm
Venue: THE Brassmill, Keynsham
                           
MON 10 MAY
Butterflies Support Group
10am - 12 noon
Venue: St Francis Church, Keynsham
 
10.00am: Tea, coffee & biscuits
10.20am: Workshop
11.00am - 12 noon: Talk & Open Discussion
 
Speaker:Linda Plowden  SROT 
(State Registered Occupational Therapist)
 
Linda is an independent Occupational Therapist based at 'Therapy Space', Bristol. She helps parents to understand their child's behaviour from a sensory perspective rather than a behavioural one.
Tel: 0117 9079189
 
 
 
TUE 11 MAY
Evening Group Meeting
7 30pm - 9 30pm
Venue: The Crown, Keynsham
 
FRID 21st MAY
PARENTS LUNCHTIME SNUG
12noon - 2pm
Venue: The Brassmill, Keynsham
 
MON 7 JUNE
Butterflies Support Group      
10am-12 noon
Venue: St Francis Church, Keynsham
 
Speaker: Gill Whitehead, Citizen's Advice Bureau. Advice regarding benefits.
 
10.00am: Tea, coffee & biscuits
10.20am: Workshop
11.00am - 12 noon: Talk & Open Discussion
 
TUE 8 JUNE
Evening Group Meeting
7 30pm - 9 30pm
Venue: The Crown, Keynsham
 
FRID 25 JUNE
PARENTS LUNCHTIME SNUG
12 Noon-2pm
The Brassmill, Keynsham
 
MON 5 JULY
Butterflies Support Group
10am-12 noon
Venue: St Francis Church, Keynsham
 
Speaker: Alison Reevey from Fosseway School who is the Head of the Autistic Spectrum Disorder department.
 
10.00am: Tea, coffee & biscuits
10.20am: Workshop
11.00am - 12 noon: Talk & Open Discussion
 
TUE 13 JULY
Evening Group Meeting
7 30pm - 9 30pm
Venue: The Crown, Keynsham
 
 
During the summer holidays we plan to create at least one family event per week where we can be together with our children knowing that we all understand the challenges involved with social activites.
 
 
 
Mon 13 September
Butterflies Support Group
10am-12 noon
Venue: St Francis Church, Keynsham
 
 
New 'Drop-In Session'
As from Wed September 8th.
10am-1pm. Every wed morning.
Venue: Castle Children's Centre
Annexe, Castle Primary School, Newlands Road, Keynsham.
Open to all Butterflies members and anyone else who needs 'in the moment' support/advice. Come and relax, have a coffee and chat. Private, 'one on one' time also available.
 
 
Christmas Party:
Seems early to think about this but we are planning ahead for an 80's Disco themed night of fun which will include a buffet meal and Raffle Prize Draw.
Date: Sat Dec 4th.
Venue: Keynsham Rugby Club.
Time: 8pm-1am.
Tickets will be available as from September at £10 per person.(includes entry and Buffet.
 
We also plan to create a Christmas party for the children and siblings in December. More info to follow.
 
 
 
 
 
Please check back later for new updates to our website.
There's much more to come!
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