Summer 2008 Day Trips and Events
Each August we have been organising day trips to Chessington, Legoland and Thorpe Park . Last year's trip took place at Chessington World of Adventures. Nearly 200 people came along. We are very grateful to ‘Help a London Child’ who funded the coaches for the day. Click here to see photos and read about past daytrips. Keep an eye out for photos from this year!
Woburn Safari Park - August 2008
Summer 2008 Day Trip is to Woburn Safari Park on Wednesday 13th August was a huge success and very enjoyable, despite the torrential rain. Driving round the animal park was quite an exciting experience, especially with monkeys jumping on the coach roof, sitting on the skylight and peering down at excited children squealing with delight!
KEEN London
As part of a major fundraising campaign I am delighted to announce a very special event on October 12th 2008. 35 runners will be running in the Royal Parks Half Marathon on behalf of KEEN London, including lots of our wonderful volunteers, and at the same time a sponsored Mini-Marathon Obstacle Challenge will take place in the playground of the Serpentine Lido in Hyde Park. This exclusive, gated event will involve the KEEN athletes, joined by children from other charities including autism london and special schools, taking part in an exciting adventure course supported by KEEN London volunteers. Here's how you can help: E-mail belinda@keenlondon.org to register your child now to take part in the Mini-Marathon Obstacle Challenge
mcch 20th Anniversary Celebrations
mcch, autism london’s umbrella organisation is celebrating its 20th Anniversary this year, staff and service users are invited to a celebration event at the Kent County Showground just outside Maidstone on Tuesday 9th September. This fun day will include an It’s a Knock-Out competition, country fair attractions, a sit down meal and an evening disco. This looks a great event and something everyone can join in with including those with disabilities. People from our ALAG and our Housing Service have all signed up to attend. For additional information please call 0207 704 1928
or email us at ethney@autismlondon.org.uk or dee@autismlondon.org.uk.
autism london Christmas Party 2007!
 Thanks to the kind donation from Help a London Child, autism london was able to host a spectacular Christmas Party for children affected by autism and Asperger syndrome. The party was held at Acland Burghley school, Highbury, on Sunday 16th December from 2pm until 4.30pm.
Set within the sports hall, over 50 children attended with their parents/guardians. There was plenty to do on the day, including dancing, face painting and playing.
The Christmas Fairy joined the party, getting everyone involved with the games. Snowballs were thrown and fun was had by all.
In partnership with KEEN London, a charity providing recreational activities for  children with special needs, the party was a great success.
To the delight of every child in the hall, Santa Claus made a welcome appearance - giving presents to everyone.
Organised by autism london's support services, Ethney and Dee both did a fantastic job. Thank you to them and KEEN staff and volunteers for their hard work and dedication to this event.
Here's to next year's party!
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