In the run-up to Christmas, there are a handful of accessible social events and peer-led groups taking place across the Bradford and Craven area. Many of them are ked or co-led by autistic adults. In this guide, we are listing them all, including information on how to join.
Out Spoken – Winter Wellbeing Session
- CHANGE and Yorkshire MESMAC’s project for LGBTQI+ adults in Yorkshire who are autistic and/or have a learning disability are running an extra group around being well in winter
- Tuesday 19th December, 6pm-7pm
- On Zoom
- To join, you must be an LGBTQI+ adult who is also autistic and/or has a learning disability living in Yorkshire
- Free to attend
- To book a place, please click on this link: Winter Wellbeing Session
Specialist Autism Services – Keighley Hub
- A Hub session run for autistic adults in Keighley
- Typically open on Thursdays, 1pm-4pm
- Central Hall, Alice Street, Keighley BD21 3JD
- Open to autistic adults living in the Keighley area
- More information is on the Specialist Autism Services website: Keighley Hub
The Cellar Trust – Peer Support Groups
- Regular peer support groups with a mental health focus
- Dates available on request
- Groups can be accessed by self-referral or referring someone you are working with
- More information on their groups is available here: The Cellar Trust – Peer Support Groups
Mind in Bradford – Wellbeing Groups
- A weekly programme of mental health groups
- Dates listed on their website
- Most of their groups are free to join
- You must register before attending a group
- More information is on the Mind in Bradford website: Wellbeing Groups
HALE Project’s Social Groups
- Regular groups including activities such as knitting, socialising, woodwork and walking in the Shipley and Baildon areas
- Run throughout December
- Most groups are free
- Details available on HALE’s website: Group Activities