Local groups
Parents often want to talk to other parents, share experiences and concerns, and get together to help campaign for better services in their area. Afasic England has a number of local groups and contacts that would like to hear from you.
Details of local group meetings in North Surrey, Norwich, Stockport and west London.
NORTH SURREY
We have two support meetings a month, where you can meet other parents, voice your concerns, and have a chat. Maria holds a meeting in her Ashtead home, usually in the evening on the first Monday of the month.
Contact: Maria 01372-276515
Christine holds a meeting in her Epsom home, usually in the morning on the third Wednesday of the month.
Contact: Christine on 01372-800753
NORWICH
A new support group in Norwich has arranged some local meetings for parents with SLI children. The next meetings:
tbc
Spixworth and Sprowston Surestart Centre
Sprowston Infant School, Recreation Ground Road
Sprowston, Norwich NR7 8EW
Pop in, have a coffee, relaxed and friendly atmosphere with toys for younger children. For more details contact:
Amy 07809 611548 or email amybellawood@gmail.com
Tracy 07941 137380 or email teelee@sky.com
STOCKPORT
Hello all! Following our last meeting , we have some new dates for your diaries,
1. Evening Meet up! ; Thurs 9th Feb 8pm. At Zuri, 399 London Rd, Hazel Grove, Stockport, SK7 6AA. Informal get together for parents/ carers, come and have a drink and a chat.
2. Half term : Thurs 16th Feb 11am. Lyme Park, meet at the info hut in the car park. Meet up with parents/ carers and children. Bring a picnic, and suitable clothing! Car park charges apply if not a member of National Trust. NOTE you must remain with your children and be responsible for them!
3. Parent/ Carer Support Group: Fri 9th March 12-2pm, Marple Library. Tea/ Coffee provided, bring own lunch, chance to have chat with other parents and carers.
Hope to see you all soon!
We now have our own Facebook page ‘Afasic Stockport’ if you want to follow us there.
Contact Rhoda Badge for more details at rhodabadge@hotmail.com
West London
A West London support group for parents with SLI children is being started in Shepherds Bush.
The introductory meeting was held on Saturday 24 September 2011.
The next group meeting: tbc
We would be delighted for you and your children to join us. We have a child of 11 with SLI and will be pleased to share our experiences and link up for future activities.
If you would like to get involved please let me know:
Andrew Mitchell – 07900 680 752
Email Andrew
If there is not one in your area perhaps you might want to start a local group or be a local contact. A short introduction is provided below outlining what is involved in setting up and running a local group.
Setting up a local Afasic Group (61.0 KiB, 394 hits)
We have a list of local groups and contacts for the UK. This list is subject to change.
Local groups - January 2012 (80.7 KiB, 2,760 hits)
