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BORDERS ASPERGER & AUTISM GROUP SUPPORT
Recognised Scottish Charity No; SC 032508
www.baags.co.uk
baagsmail@yahoo.co.uk
Phone; 01896 668961
SNIPPET – NEWS
September 2008
Another month gone where does the time go??? Soon be time to start planning for xmas!!!!!!!!
- Anger TRAINING...Richard Exley, feedback... loads of info not enough time...maybe do full day next time! Huge thanks to; Raymond & Kim at the Abbotsford Guest House...they were excellent hosts ....Richard and Baags are very grateful to them for their hospitality and support.
- A few thank yous..... Julie & Capital Solutions...thank you for your copying and support...without which the delegates would have nothing! Hazel.... for all of your time and energy...I know we are very demanding...but fun too? Most importantly, THANK YOU to everyone who attends our training....and for the work you do in promoting autism and helping support the people who are most in need.
- Training dates 2009 .....March 11th 2009...Dr Mtizi Waltz....Obsessionality & Autism and September 16 2009...Stella McDonald...childhood, adulthood & Autism
- 100 club winner.....ball number 23...Mrs Grieve from Gala wins £25
- ELAS...Edinburgh & Lothian Asperger Society...suggest a meeting up with Borders families...Wednesday October 22nd, 2pm Abbey Mill Cafe, Melrose (NOT Papa Jacks cafe) please let me know if you are interested in attending...ASAP
- Playscheme Questionnaire.....please complete and return, otherwise the idea will likely be scrapped....we need to know if there is a need for a Holiday Playscheme for Autistic children..... please, if you have young children, or know someone who has, complete and return the questionnaires.
- Bright Minds...new books are out again. Thank you to all those who place regular orders.....have a browse you never know what you will find..... we are doing really well with the commission.
- Book Party....Usborne Book Party and Book Pledge......Thank you to everyone who made pledge of money, and especially to those who turned up for the party...the choice of books on display was phenomenal, thank you to Naomi and family for the work you did. We have £476 to spend on books which will be donated to ......
LANGLEE PRIMARY SCHOOL/NURSERY....
- Music Therapist...Chris Achenbach...has time available for anyone who would benefit from a little therapy...especially the kids! Comes highly recommended, and can be contacted on.... 01896 757574.!
- November 7th....BAAGS BIG NITE OOT....tickets on sale NOW...the entertainment on offer is suitable for all age groups, young to old, and tastes from country, modern to Scottish traditional....it is the event of the year...and we hope to raise the final amount to enable us to purchase our CARER-VAN...so far, this year we have raised, via grant, trusts and our own fundraising efforts over £29,000...we only have £3,000 to go...please, buy tickets, have a night out and help us to help our Borders families.
For tickets/info. Contact
01896 668961 or e-mail baagsmail@yahoo.co.uk