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< August 2023 >
Wednesday 02 August
19:00 Adults with TS Support group, Online 7pm - 8pm
Adults with TS Support group
This friendly and welcoming group is for adults with TS, offering mutual support, understanding and friendship, and will be facilitated by TA.
Please email help@tourettes-action.org.uk for more details.
Thursday 03 August
11:15 Tourettes Action Bristol/Somerset Support Group, Gympanzee, Venturers' Academy, Withywood Road Bristol BS13 9AX
Tourettes Action Bristol/Somerset Support Group
Gympanzee session exclusively for Bristol Parent Carers & Tourettes Action
- You must live in the Bristol City Council area (your bin will be collected by Bristol City if this is the case) and you must be a member of Facebook Tourettes Action Group to join this group.
- Limited spots available. Reserve your place now to secure your spot. Don't miss out! Each child using the centre will require a ticket. Tickets for this session are free but limited in number.
- Parents, carers and older siblings who will not be using the centre do not need to purchase a ticket. Parents and Carers will be responsible for their children at all times.
- For more information contact Kathryn at tourettesactionbristolandsomerset@outlook.com
Friday 04 August
10:00 Summer Holiday Online Family Support Group, Online 10am - 11am
Summer Holiday Online Family Support Group
Join us for an hour to meet other families for mutual support and a friendly chat.
Please email help@tourettes-action.org.uk for more details.
17:00 The Weekend@Whitemoor Lakes, Lichfield, Staffordshire
The Weekend@Whitemoor Lakes
Located in the south of Staffordshire, Whitemoor Lakes provides the ideal backdrop for fun, adventure and comfort. All rooms are en-suite with TV and tea/coffee facilities. There will be organised activities plus time to relax and meet others with TS. This event is open to TS adults 18+ and their guest (if you wish to bring one). Guests must also be over 18.
Registration is now closed.
Saturday 05 August
10:00 Q&A session, Online 10am - 11am
Q&A session
Join our informal drop-in session, to speak with our Online Support Group Leader, Kat, with any questions you may have.
This session is open to everyone.
Please email help@tourettes-action.org.uk for more details.
Monday 07 August
16:15 Teen Support Group, Online 4.15 - 5pm
Teen Support Group
This friendly and welcoming group is for teens with Tourette’s aged 13-17 years, offering mutual support, understanding and friendship.
Please email help@tourettes-action.org.uk for more details.
Tuesday 08 August
10:00 Parent/Caregiver Online Coffee Morning, Online 10am - 11am
Parent/Caregiver Online Coffee Morning
Join our regular Tuesday morning online support group to meet other parents for mutual support and a friendly chat.
This group meets monthly online on a Tuesday morning for 1 hour.
Please email help@tourettes-action.org.uk for more details.
19:00 Coprolalia Online Support Group, Online 7pm - 8pm
Coprolalia Online Support Group
This friendly and welcoming group is for parents of people with coprolalia, offering mutual support, understanding and friendship.
Medical advice should not be discussed at the group.
Please email help@tourettes-action.org.uk for more details.
20:00 Dads/male role models support group, Online 8pm - 9pm
Dads/male role models support group
Join us online for a support group especially for dads and male role models.
Hosted by Toby who has a son with TS, this group is especially for dads or male role models of children with TS.
Please email help@tourettes-action.org.uk for more details.
Wednesday 09 August
20:00 Webinar - TS and FND, Online 8pm - 9pm
Webinar - TS and FND
Join us for an evening presentation about FND and TS with an FND expert, Dr Chris Symeon.
Thursday 10 August
10:00 Parent/Caregiver Online Coffee Morning, Online 10am - 11am
Parent/Caregiver Online Coffee Morning
Join our regular Thursday morning online support group to meet other parents for mutual support and a friendly chat.
This group meets online every other Thursday for 1 hour.
Please email help@tourettes-action.org.uk for more details.
Friday 11 August
10:00 Tourette's Q&A Drop-in Session, Online 10am - 11am
Tourette's Q&A Drop-in Session
Join our monthly informal drop-in session, to speak with our Online Support Group Leader, Kat, with any questions you may have.
This session is open to everyone.
Please email help@tourettes-action.org.uk for more details.
Sunday 13 August
10:00 Tourettes Action East Midlands Support Group, Lockington Village Hall, Hemington Lane, Derbyshire DE74 2RJ
Tourettes Action East Midlands Support Group
Come along to meet new people for friendship and support. Open to families and adults in the TS community.
Meeting runs from 10am - 12pm.
Please contact Emily via tourettesactioneastmidlands@gmail.com for more information and to register your interest.
Wednesday 16 August
19:00 Adults with TS Support group, Online 7pm - 8pm
Adults with TS Support group
This friendly and welcoming group is for adults with TS, offering mutual support, understanding and friendship, and will be facilitated by TA.
Please email help@tourettes-action.org.uk for more details.
Friday 18 August
10:00 Summer Holiday Online Family Support Group, Online 10am - 11am
Summer Holiday Online Family Support Group
Join us for an hour to meet other families for mutual support and a friendly chat.
Please email help@tourettes-action.org.uk for more details.
17:00 TICfest@Mount Cook, Matlock, Derbyshire
TICfest@Mount Cook
Built in 2016, Mount Cook boasts en suite rooms throughout. Situated in 9 acres of land with the rooftop rider zip wire, land karts and much more including a licensed bar for adults.
Registration is now closed.
Saturday 19 August
10:00 Q&A session, Online 10am - 11am
Q&A session
Join our informal drop-in session, to speak with our Online Support Group Leader, Kat, with any questions you may have.
This session is open to everyone.
Please email help@tourettes-action.org.uk for more details.
Sunday 20 August
14:00 Guildford Support Group, Contact us for address
Guildford Support Group
Open Garden Event
Due to the success of last year's event, Robert, TJ and Dave are once again having an 'Open Garden' on Sunday 20th August from 2pm - 5pm, £3 entry raising money for Tourettes Action and the Tourettes Action Guildford Support Group.
There will be tea & cake, (if you fancy making a cake let us know), a Raffle, Bric a Brac and Face painting by Tilly, so bring your children.
Please email Tourettesactionguildford@gmail.com for further information.
14:30 Tourettes Action Colchester Support Group, Stanway Lakelands Community Centre, Stanway, Colchester, Essex, CO3 8WD
Tourettes Action Colchester Support Group
Join this brand new support group for people with TS and their families. Come along for mutual support and to make new friends.
Contact Aniie at tourettesactioncolchester@yahoo.com for more information and to register
Monday 21 August
16:15 Teen Support Group, Online 4.15 - 5pm
Teen Support Group
This friendly and welcoming group is for teens with Tourette’s aged 13-17 years, offering mutual support, understanding and friendship.
Please email help@tourettes-action.org.uk for more details.
Tuesday 22 August
19:00 Parent/Caregiver Online Support Group, Online 7pm - 8pm
Parent/Caregiver Online Support Group
Join us for an hour to meet other parents and caregivers for mutual support and a friendly chat.
Please email help@tourettes-action.org.uk for more details.
Thursday 24 August
10:00 Parent/Caregiver Online Coffee Morning, Online 10am - 11am
Parent/Caregiver Online Coffee Morning
Join our regular Thursday morning online support group to meet other parents for mutual support and a friendly chat.
This group meets online every other Thursday for 1 hour.
Please email help@tourettes-action.org.uk for more details.
Friday 25 August
10:00 Parents with TS Q&A drop in session, Online 10am - 11am
Parents with TS Q&A drop in session
We are working with health care providers to better support neurodivergent parents before, during and after pregnancy. We want your voices to be front and foremost in this, so are you a parent that has TS, who has been through pregnancy and could share your experience of some do's and don'ts and any advice you can give us on what worked and what didn't work for you? We would love to hear your experiences both negative and positive.
Please email help@tourettes-action.org.uk for more details.
Saturday 26 August
13:00 Manchester Tourettes Support Group, Sale West Community Centre, M33 4QW
Manchester Tourettes Support Group
Come along for support and friendship, group runs from 1-5pm.
Monthly meet up groups take place for people with Tourette’s and their families.
Contact Group Leader: Tracy Atkinson tea.atkinson@hotmail.com for more details.
Please note: This is an independant TS support group, not facilitated by Tourettes Action