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Tequila
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20 Nov 2013, 6:12 pm

I don't know where to put this, so I'll leave this here.

Basically, it's a brand new idea of someone I know that is an autism activist. She is not registered here, but is setting up a meeting opportunity for autistics and their families as well as carers?

This first meeting is at very short notice - this Friday morning at 10:30 GMT.

Here is the full information:

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This is intended for you if you care about autism - whether as an autistic adult, family member, friend or carer, if you are within hailing distance of Ormskirk (West Lancashire) and available to meet up for a Brunchtime get-together . . .

. . the next in our series of Brunchtimes at Brookes Bistro is this coming Friday 22nd November from 10:30am to 12:30 pm.

Brookes Bistro is in the ground floor of Brookside in Aughton Street, Ormskirk, West Lancashire, L39 3BH

Any Google Earthers, be warned, it wasn't built yet!
- but it's just next to the Greyhound Pub!

From Ormskirk town centre, go around the one-way system until you pick up the signs for A59 Liverpool. Take that left hand turn at the traffic lights onto the B519 (direction A59 Liverpool), go down that road and, on the right, you will pass Morrisons and then the Greyhound Pub and then Brooke's Bistro is on the right.

There is some turning room alongside it and usually a few car-parking spaces on Aughton Street or nearby.

"For those who care about Autism" - including autistic adults, our families, friends and carers - come and talk, ask questions, find out about stuff . . Refreshments are available to purchase from a very good range of items - very good value for money in my opinion.



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21 Nov 2013, 12:43 am

I think once a week is very powerful and might really get the ball rolling, although a two hour lunch meeting might be a bit on the long side.

Now, the group might evolve in one of two different directions. If the group becomes mainly parents, I hope the few adults on the spectrum who attend are treated with respect. And if the group becomes mostly adults on the spectrum, I hope the few parents who attend are treated with respect.

Maybe as a person attending, you could practice host behavior in a low-key manner? :D