James Alsop’s comments about the campaign: This campaign hits pretty close to home as I have Aspergers Syndrome which is a form of ASD and I want to do everything I can to help people with the same condition as me. I will make this goal a reality how ever I can.

The age range for the goal of this campaign is 16-25 but as a result we hope the solutions can benefit all with ASD.

Whilst this campaign is running I will be interviewing a variety of people from toughs who suffer with ASD and their families to people that don’t suffer with it and don’t know about ASD and people that work on websites and in places that support and diagnose people with ASD.

Some of the questions we will be asking are:

Is there enough support for people with ASD?

Should people with ASD be given the same chances as “normal” people?

Could more be done to help prevent mental health issues affect people with ASD?

The goal of this campaign is to raise awareness about ASD and the mental health issues surrounding the condition, and to raise the support level for 16 – 25 year olds with ASD. But also to see how much support there actually is out there for ASD sufferers and if there could be more for them.

Creator: James Alsop

Assistants: George Evans, Cally Clark

Join in the fun at the Shri Guru Ravidass Temple on Saturday 4th September, 12pm – 4pm.

Activities include:
Childrens entertainment
* Nail Art
* Mendhi
* Dhol Players
* Variety of asian foods and confectionary on sale
* ……….and much more!

All proceedings will go to the temple for the new Building Fund collection

Location: Shri Guru Ravidass Temple, Pinfold Street, Darlaston

Saturday features stalls, funfair, live music and an interactive Falconry Display. We are currently negotiating with a major music artist for Saturday. However, I’m afraid you’ll have to wait a little longer before we can disclose who the special guest will be.

Sunday features stalls, funfair, live music and an interactive Falconry Display and a performance and meet & greet with Justin Fletcher.

CBeebies Star – Justin Fletcher will wow the crowds in the main arena with his performance at 1:30pm and you get the chance to meet him at 3:15pm, so bring your camera.

Also Live music on 2 stages all weekend! Music Line Up will appear shortly.

Tickets available include:

1) SATURDAY TICKET (single day)

2) SUNDAY TICKET (single day)

3) WEEKEND PARTY PACKAGE TICKET

Single day general admission for this great event is still only £3, children under 1 metre £1, with £10 concession for families 2 adults & 2 children over a metre high. Gates will open at 10-30am, fun starts at 11am!

More information please visit here: http://www.wolverhampton.cats.org.uk/index.asp?m=events2&id=8004

High quality craft stalls Refreshments available

Open 10am – 5pm Admission Free

For more information visit: http://www.wherecanwego.com/search/ViewEvent.aspx?e=347227&pc=WV1

A ONE OFF THURSDAY NIGHT SPECIAL……BACK AT THE FALCON. YES THATS RIGHT!! PIGLIT IS BACK AT THE FALCON (AFTER 2 YEARS OF TRYING), ON THURSDAY 19th AUGUST AT 8.30PM. PLAYING A UNIQUE BLEND OF MOTOWN, WITH A TWIST OF NORTHERN SOUL, A DASH OF MOD, AND A SPLASH OF REGGAE. ALL SMOOTHLY BLENDED WITH A LITTLE BIT OF WHAT ’GETS YA DANCIN’. ALL WELCOME AND FREE ADMISSION……KEEP THE FAITH PIGLIT (AKA BOB JAMES) CONTACT 07951607445 OR FALCON ON 01746 766452

8.30 START FREE ADMISSION

Dudley LINk is Dudley’s Local Involvment Network where YOU can influence YOUR health and social care. We are holding an open day with stands featuring local Health and Social Care providers, groups etc, Display Ambulance, Face Painting, Buffet & Refreshments and LOTS MORE!!
 

FREE ENTRY
Open 10am until 4pm

For more information visit: http://www.wherecanwego.com/search/ViewEvent.aspx?e=363194&pc=WV1

The Birmingham Book Festival uses a small number of volunteers each year to help manage our programme of events and activities and to help in the run up to the Festival. If you have some spare time, a passion for books and enjoy talking to people, you could be just what the Festival needs. If you would like to be involved please email joanne@birminghambookfestival.org.

http://www.birminghambookfestival.org/about-us/getting-involved/

“The Birmingham Book Festival  was set-up to encourage the city of Birmingham to engage with words – written, read or otherwise. It has evolved into a literature-focused arts organisation which recognises the value of participatory activity, inspirational thinking and creative writing. While its predominant delivery is of writing and reading based activities, it continues to pioneer unusual and innovative arts experiences which connect the West Midland with the communities in its midst.”

For a full list of events for Octobers festival please visit:
http://www.birminghambookfestival.org/events-2010/festival-2010/

Headstock is a contemporary music festival held in Newstead & Annesley Country Park, Nottingham.

This years festival will be headlined by ASH. Other confirmed acts include Field Music, The Beat, 25 Past The Skank & Royal Gala.

For more information please visit:
http://www.headstockfestival.com

“Moseley Folk Festival will be headlined by Donovan. Supporting him on the Saturday main stage are The Low Anthem, Johnny Flynn, The High Llamas, Spider John Koerner, Alasdair Roberts and Lisa Knapp. ”

For a full list of acts and more info please visit:

http://www.moseleyfolk.co.uk/