April started with the Easter holidays in Hertfordshire and a number of SPACE activities for our families. We held our school holiday Lending SPACE Open Day with families dropping in to take part in craft activities and try out lots of our toys and resources that they were then able to take away and borrow … Continue reading April 2022 Highlights
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We sprang into Spring welcoming March with a typically packed schedule of workshops and activities for all our SPACE families. There were lots of things to celebrate in March too. All the hard work and determination shown by the young SPACErs at Karate club paid of as they had their official grading. Celebrations all round … Continue reading March 2022 Highlights
SPACE hit the headlines for all the right reasons this weekend when MyCroxleyNews reported on the success of our fantastic graffiti session, hosted by The Red House pub in Croxley Green with graffiti artist Lee. SPACE is the Red House's charity of the year this year and we are so grateful for their support. A … Continue reading SPACE’s graffiti event hits the headlines
Launched in conjunction with MK these exclusive and fun fitness and wellbeing sessions are designed especially for SEN children and young people on the Autistic Spectrum, with ADHD or a related Neurodiverse condition. Siblings and parents are encouraged to join in so the whole family can enjoy a sense of physical and mental health and … Continue reading SPACE launches new online family fitness and wellbeing class
Wow! We had the most amazing afternoon at The Red House Pub in Croxley Green today. They very kindly not only closed off their car park but also donated food and drinks and gave our budding graffiti artists space for our inaugural graffiti session! Look at the absolutely fantastic work our young SPACERS produced with … Continue reading Graffiti Art
SPACE have been running summer SEN and siblings classes with Stortford Gymnastics over the holidays. It's been brilliant to see so many excited and happy faces making full use of all the facilities and equipment the gym has to offer. After a group welcome activity our fearless little Spacers have been free to explore with … Continue reading Summer softplay and gymnastics
Karen Rowley, SPACE’s Events and Short Break Local Offer (SBLO) Co-ordinator led us through an informal online workshop to explain a bit more about Hertfordshire’s Short Break Local Offer (SBLO), how to apply for it, how to use it, and some information about SPACE’s specific SBLO offer. SPACE became an SBLO provider in March 2020 … Continue reading SBLO and SPACE – What, When, How
What a lovely relaxing time we all had on our summer Waterways Experience today. The weather was kind for most of the day as we meandered gently down the beautiful Grand Union Canal for a perfect mix of fun, adventure and tranquility. There were plenty of opportunities for everyone to participate in the experience and … Continue reading Canal Boating
After months of our Virtual Zoo Zoom events with Ranger Stu it was absolutely amazing to be back in person at our first LIVE animal encounters of the year. The children were very brave, holding and stroking lots of the animals from birds to invertebrates, reptiles and mammals. They learned lots of fun facts too! … Continue reading LIVE! Ranger Stu Animal Encounters
What a joy to be back watching SPACE families enjoy some completely uninhibited outdoor play at our exclusive sessions at The Patch. The Patch is a very special place, set in beautiful countryside surroundings and everyone was made to feel so welcome by Liz who runs it. There is always so much for the children, … Continue reading Outdoors play at The Patch