I took up running in 2016. I was already a semi-regular at parkrun but could be found watching from the side-lines rather than participating – it was my wife, Francesca, who was a regular park runner. One day curiosity got the better of me and I decided to see what it was all about and … Continue reading I ran the London Virtual Marathon for SPACE
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Launched in conjunction with specialist Speech and Language Therapist Sam Amos, who has a clinical specialism in children with neurodevelopmental disabilities, our SPACE to Connect programme of workshops is designed specifically to help children aged approximately 11-14 years who have social communication difficulties. The programme has been launched in response to feedback from SPACE families … Continue reading SPACE launches new social communications workshops
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
We've had a wonderful summer and have loved seeing everyone that attended our summer events programme. September brings so many new beginnings - new classes, new schools, new colleges and new opportunities. These can be both exciting and anxious times and SPACE are here, as always, to support and celebrate alongside you. We have some … Continue reading What’s coming up in September
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
Here it is! Our SPACE Summer Flyer showcasing all the things exciting activities we have coming up in the summer holidays. We are so pleased to be back doing some of our activities in-person again! We are really looking forward to making new friends and catching up with old ones over the summer. Our groups … Continue reading What’s coming up in August