Weekend for adults with TS

Our residential weekend exclusively for adults with TS

What is the Adult Weekend?

Our adult weekend is an opportunity for individuals over the age of 18 with a diagnosis of TS (plus one guest), to get away and enjoy meeting new friends in a relaxed, welcoming environment. There will be some organised activities plus plenty of down time for people to enjoy the on site facilities and getting to know one another.

There is a nominal fee of £65 per head for all adults (over 18) attending the Adult Weekend. We want our events to be accessible to all, so if financial constraints are preventing you from applying, please reach out to us.

Take a look at this wonderful Blog from Saskia, who attended her first TA Adult Weekend last year, and discover just how much fun is on offer!

Expressions of Interest are now open 

Registration closes 28 February 2025

REGISTER YOUR INTEREST HERE

Venue

ADULT Weekend Whitemoor Lakes - Staffs

8-10 August 2025

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 making facilities, (please note, some accommodation will be shared). 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.

REGISTER YOUR INTEREST HERE

Adult Weekend Terms and Conditions

• The Adult Weekend is open to accept bookings from those of 18 years or older who are living with TS. If you decide to bring along a guest, they must be 18 years or older. No one under 18 will be permitted to attend this event
• Those booking, are limited to attend one Adult Weekend per year, as the demand for these events outstrips supply and we try to make sure that as many people as possible can benefit from attending each year. If you are bringing a guest, each booking is limited to one guest per booking
• Adults attending must have a diagnosis of TS and this must be evidenced by uploading a clinician’s letter/clinic letter on the booking form
• Adults (over 18) pay a nominal fee of £65 per head. Once you receive confirmation of your place at the Adult Weekend event you will be asked to make your payment by the deadline given. If you fail to make your payment you agree to forfeit your place, and it will be given to another person 
• For transparency places will be allocated to an Adult Weekend in this order and our word is final: 

1. Members from the previous year’s waiting list
2. First-time participants with TS diagnosis
3. Members with a TS diagnosis who have attended previously 

• Once the places are allocated, all first-time participants with a confirmed diagnosis of TS who were unsuccessful in gaining a place, will be added to a waiting list.  People on this waiting list will then get places first at next year's event following the allocation rules above
• If you are unable to attend the Adult Weekend you must give Tourettes Action as much notice as possible so that they are able to offer the place to another person. We will endeavour to provide a full refund to you if we are able to fill the cancelled booking
• There are strictly no pets allowed at any Tourettes Action event or activity with the exception of Guide Dogs. If you are bringing a Guide Dog you must make this clear on the booking form
• All meals are included throughout the weekend. If any member of your party has specific dietary requirements you must complete the relevant section of the booking form so that the venue can accommodate your needs. If this is not filled in, we cannot guarantee that your dietary requirements will be met
• The event will be nut-free, with all snacks and meals prepared without nuts or nut products. We also ask for guests not to bring nuts or nut products to the venue
• All activities are included throughout the weekend. Our objective is to make sure that there are a range of activities provided to meet the expectations of everyone attending. Some activities may be more challenging or extreme than others, it will be your responsibility to select activities that are appropriate for you
• Accommodation is included throughout the weekend. Each booking will be given their own private room unless otherwise stated in advance. Please note that your room may not have en-suite facilities, and you will have to share a bathroom with other people. It is highly unlikely that changes to accommodation will be made once they have been allocated
• You agree to listen and to do as instructed by members of Tourettes Action staff and staff who work for the venue that the Adult Weekend is being held at. This is for your safety and the safety of your party and others
• Upon hearing a fire alarm you will follow instructions given to you by venue staff or Tourettes Acton staff. If they are not present during an alarm, you will make your way to the fire assembly point (details of which are provided upon arrival)
• Tourettes Action and the venue has fully risk assessed the weekend and made sure that appropriate controls are in place for your safety and the safety of your party
• If you are at risk of experiencing seizures, tic attacks or tic seizures you agree to bring along a friend or family member who can support you during the weekend
• If car parking is available at the venue, neither the venue or Tourettes Action accept any responsibility for any loss or damage to your vehicle
• All personal belongings are the responsibility of those that bring them to the event. Neither the venue or Tourettes Action can be held responsible for any loss or damage to personal items
• Alcohol is not permitted at the venue
• Drugs are not permitted at the venue
• Smoking and vaping are not permitted at the venue, unless in designated smoking areas

A note from the venue: It is strictly prohibited to consume alcohol on site. We take the safety and well-being of our visitors seriously, and the consumption of alcohol on-site can impair judgment and lead to potential accidents or incidents. Therefore, we have established a zero-tolerance policy regarding the consumption of alcohol while on these premises. We ask all individuals to respect this policy and refrain from bringing any alcoholic beverages onto the property. Thank you for your cooperation in maintaining a safe and productive environment for all.