autism

Supporting Autism Wessex’s 50th Anniversary Celebration

Turning 50 is certainly an occasion to celebrate – and that is exactly what Autism Wessex has done this year, with hundreds of families attending their special anniversary family fun day. Having supported Autism Wessex over the past six years we have a fantastic relationship with the charity, which provides specialist services for adults and children affected by autism and its associated difficulties. This year we were delighted to get behind them once again and [...]

Celebrity chefs join Autism Awareness breakfast

A TRIO of celebrity chefs are giving a boost to a breakfast campaign in support of World Autism Awareness Day on April 2. Autism Wessex launched its Big Brekkie campaign to support the national day when autism organisations around the world host unique fundraising and awareness-raising events. Former Masterchef winner Mat Follas attended the charity event at the Casterbridge Hotel in Dorchester where he has his restaurant, along with Lesley Waters, who regularly appears on [...]

More than £8,000 raised for charity in 10k run

RUNNERS from across Dorset have raised more than £8,000 for Autism Wessex. The 10k run at Somerley park earlier this month saw more than 600 runners take part in the event, raising thousands of pounds. Becky Chalk, community and events fundraiser for Autism Wessex said: “We were delighted to have been inundated with entries again this year. “I would like to thank everyone who took part as we have now raised more than £8,000 from [...]

Law firm raises cash for housing charity at quiz night

A QUIZ night organised by Bournemouth and District Law Society raised more than £400 for housing charity BCHA. Twenty-four teams competed to see which Bournemouth law firm could claim to be the brainiest, with questions on everything from famous faces to celebrity birthdays. Williams Thompson Solicitors LLP took first place in the contest at the Days Hotel Marsham Court, with 3PB Barristers a close second and Coles Millers third. The prize for the best team name [...]

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