An Autumn Reflection by Nicola Martin
To some people it is still a time of the year for being productive, which is true. I also see it as the nights are drawing in, the weather begins to change and so we spend more time indoors. The productive side for me comes from getting everything ready to be warm and cosy over […]
Good luck to the Flying Amigos!
The Flying Amigos were founded by Stephen Brown and Carl Devereux, in 2016. In a moment of madness, Carl challenged Stephen to a bungee jump knowing he had a fear of heights. Stephen agreed, but only if they raised over £1,000 for charity. They very quickly hit that target. And the Flying Amigos was born. […]
Financial Planning Education for SEND families
This warm and welcoming event will take place on Thursday 19th September, 7:30pm to 9.30pm at Chiltern Wood School, Downley High Wycombe. During this evening, you will gain valuable insights and practical strategies to manage your finances effectively and build a secure future for your loved one. We will talk about: Smart Saving Strategies: Discover […]
LJ gains work with Buckinghamshire Council
Transitions to Work has been an 18-month project, funded by the Rothschild Foundation. Working with Citizen Advice Bucks, this programme aimed to help 24 autistic people (aged between 16 and 25 years old) into the world of work. Now coming to a close, we’re thrilled to be sharing success stories of our members who participated […]
Back to Nature walk to the Campbell Wharf Marina
Sophia has been a volunteer with The Canal and River Trust for many years and offered to share her expertise with us as we walked to Campbell Wharf Marina from CMK. Taking shade under one of the oldest canal bridges in Milton Keynes Sophia delivered an informative talk to our members about the history of […]
Introducing Stepping Stones
Talkback is launching a new, weekly social group for all adults with learning disabilities over the age of 21, designed to help build social relationships and develop new skills and meet new friends. Stepping Stones is the perfect place to connect, create, and move! Each week, we dive into a new and exciting theme, from […]
Join our Youth Club!
For autistic people aged 16-24 years old, at The Youth Club you can also take part in organised activities such as sports, crafts, music and much more. Based in Amersham, there is no charge to attend. Each session is supervised by fully trained Talkback staff members and, as such, we do ask that places are […]
Summer programme gets underway
Our summer programme runs until 23rd August and aims to help young people make the transition from school to college. The six-week gap between leaving school and continuing in education can seem daunting and result in anxiety when it comes to starting a different educational setting in September. By taking part in our programme, we […]
Partnership with Anya Consultancy Services provides opportunities for our members
Over two afternoons, we took two members, who are making the transition from college into employment, to visit Anya Consultancy Services (ACS). During these afternoons, they got the chance to take part in a business bootcamp. Here, they found out all about the work ACS carries out and the different roles within their business. They […]
Come along to our Youth Club!
For autistic people aged 16-24 years old, at The Youth Club you can also take part in organised activities such as sports, crafts, music and much more. Based in Amersham, there is no charge to attend. Each session is supervised by fully trained Talkback staff members and, as such, we do ask that places are […]
A fantastic day at our Festival of Sport and Fun
More than a hundred people attended our Festival of Sport and Fun, and took the opportunity to take part in a wide range of sporting sessions. These were run by our partners, each of whom has significant experience in providing sporting opportunities for autistic people and those with learning disabilities. From dance and fitness, bowls, […]
DJ Hazza’s back in the house!
Here at Talkback, we always take time to get to know our members and to find out what they really enjoy doing. We then work to help them build up their confidence in order to pursue a role that would suit them. Not everyone wants to work in retail or an office and for Harry […]
