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Autism and Play

€ 30.00 – € 200.00

with MAQQI, Subject Matter Expert at AUsome Training duration 2h 30m | for parents, educators and therapists for younger Autistics

All too often the play of Autistic children is defined as inappropriate or, worse, as dysfunctional.

In this fresh, empowering discussion of the ways Autistics play, MAQQI upends that narrative showing Autistic kids as curious, creative, smart and very capable... and in the process provides those caring for and working with them the insights to appreciate and engage in new ways.

What emerges is a picture of smart, adaptive, functional human minds at work in a context of chronic adversity that describes and explains, but also points to opportunities for caregivers and educators to leverage this new understanding and better support Autistics in their care.

Once you complete this on-demand course you will receive a certificate of completion. Please ensure you enter your name correctly as the name you enter will appear on your certificate. If using this course for a group training please enter the name of the organisation as only one certificate will be provided. If you require additional certificates please email us and we will provide them to you. Individual certs incur an administrative fee of €5 per cert.

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Autism and Anxiety: an inside perspective

€ 35.00

May 31st 6-9pm GMT
Autistic People tend to be anxious by nature - Jude and Evaleen ask, "why is this?" Professionals, teachers and others will lead you to believe that autistic people are anxious because we "lack social skills, communication skills and lack understanding". This could not be further from the truth. The reason autistic people are anxious by nature, is a profound one, and it doesn't come from any of the "reasons" outlined above.
Price €35 includes cert, recording and slides

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An introduction to Gestalt Language

€ 15.00 – € 150.00

This pre-recorded webinar discusses the stages of gestalt language acquisition and provides practical advice for supporters to honour and nurture the gestalt language of Autistic children or adults. This course is ideal for Autistic adults, families and those who work with or support us. Once you complete this on-demand course you will receive a certificate of completion. Please ensure you enter your name correctly as the name you enter will appear on your certificate. If using this course for a group training please enter the name of the organisation as only one certificate will be provided If you require additional certificates please email us and we will provide them to you. Individual certs incur an administrative fee of €5 per cert.

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Autism and Stimming

€ 20.00 – € 160.00
with MAQQI, stimming researcher and Subject Matter Expert at AUsome Training duration 1h 46m | for parents, teachers, professionals and Autistic adults.

You are invited to explore the fascinating, functional, joyous world of stimming. Long dismissed as dysfunctional, inappropriate behaviours to be extinguished, work by Autistic theorists has upended this view. AUsome trainer MAQQI has been a key figure in this transformation. They join Evaleen to uncover the meaning and importance of stims in everyday living not just for Autistics but for everyone. We explain the many functions of stimming, how to interpret what they communicate, and how everyone benefits from appreciating and utilising stims more.

Dispelling myths of stimming

Functions of stimming

Types of stims

Stims for everyone

The joy of stimming

Once you complete this on-demand course you will receive a certificate of completion. Please ensure you enter your name correctly as the name you enter will appear on your certificate. If using this course for a group training please enter the name of the organisation as only one certificate will be provided. If you require additional certificates please email us and we will provide them to you. Individual certs incur an administrative fee of €5 per cert.
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Autism and Anxiety

€ 20.00 – € 160.00
with Eoin Stephens, counsellor and Jude Morrow, author duration 1h 52m | for parents, professionals, teachers, Autistic adults.
Evaleen, Eoin, and Jude provide insight on how our environment leads to high levels of anxiety in Autistic kids and adults. Using their own lived experience and professional knowledge they identify the causes, and explore ways to cope with and minimise anxiety, resulting in practical changes that enable Autistic people gain and maintain better mental health.

Details the environmental causes of anxiety

Draws on real-life examples from Autistic experience

Insight from Jude's book “Why Does Daddy Always Look So Sad”

Addressing anxiety with Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

The need for autistic informed and neuroaffirmative practice

Practical steps to better living for Autistics

Once you complete this on-demand course you will receive a certificate of completion. Please ensure you enter your name correctly as the name you enter will appear on your certificate. If using this course for a group training please enter the name of the organisation as only one certificate will be provided. If you require additional certificates please email us and we will provide them to you. Individual certs incur an administrative fee of €5 per cert.
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Konnect 2 – Digital

€ 14.00
This activity book is the second in a series of 3 activity books designed to help kids explore how we communicate and how others communicate. It is suitable for kids aged 6 onwards. What topics do we look at in this book?

Trying New Things

Joining In

Conversations

Mixed Messages

My Feelings

Friendship

Teamwork

Vocal Volume

Standing up for Myself

The Digital version is available in the following formats: PDF Author, Evaleen talks you through her books here
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Interoception: The Internal Sense

€ 30.00 – € 200.00

Our Interoception course is delivered by Katie Kerley. Katie is an occupational therapist and Clinical Director of Horizon Therapy Services in Dundalk. She is multiply-neurodivergent (Autisitc, ADHD, and Dyspraxic) herself and is passionate about helping neurodivergent people be the best and most satisfied version of themselves through the lens of meaningful occupation. In our Interoception course we will explore this lesser known sense. Ideal for Neurodivergent people and parents/caregivers of Neurodivergent children, or anyone who is interested generally. Course Length 2hrs 30mins €30 includes access to the recording, cert and slides
Once you complete this on-demand course you will receive a certificate of completion. Please ensure you enter your name correctly as the name you enter will appear on your certificate. If using this course for a group training please enter the name of the organisation as only one certificate will be provided.

If you require additional certificates please email us and we will provide them to you. Individual certs incur an administrative fee of €5 per cert.

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Autism and Emotions

€ 25.00 – € 175.00
Who is this course for?

An ideal course for parents who want to support their Autistic children

Teachers and teaching assistants who want to understand what life is like for Autistic pupils

Practitioners who want to support their clients

Autistic adults who want to explore more about their identity

Content: 2 hours 27 mins video

Once you complete this on-demand course you will receive a certificate of completion. Please ensure you enter your name correctly as the name you enter will appear on your certificate. If using this course for a group training please enter the name of the organisation as only one certificate will be provided.

If you require additional certificates please email us and we will provide them to you. Individual certs incur an administrative fee of €5 per cert.
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Sale!

Teen Congrats Pack

Original price was: € 42.00.Current price is: € 34.50.

A fabulous way to welcome a child aged 9 plus or teen to the Autistic Community! This congratulations pack includes: 1. A beautifully colourful congratulations card "You are AUsome", where you can write your own personalised message to the child 2. Embracing My Neurodivergence Book- a fabulously neuro-affirming workbook which helps the child or teen to investigate, understand and celebrate what Neurodiversity means to them 3. Standing Up for Myself Book- the very first book to be recommended by Therapist Neurodiversity Collective as a perfect alternative to social skills training- this book gives Autistic kids and teens lots of space to explore boundaries, consent, stimming, self advocacy and personal space. Give this child a positive introduction to their Autistic Identity!

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Autism and Addiction

€ 25.00 – € 175.00

with Eoin Stephens, Autistic counsellor and addiction specialist duration 1h 56m | for social workers, mental health professionals, therapists, parents, and Autistic adults.

The role of addiction within the Autistic and wider Neurodivergent community is little-discussed. This is a problem - Autistic people regularly use a range of potentially addictive substances and activities as part of their coping strategies, and the risk of transition into addiction is ever-present.

Eoin draws on many years of experience in the field to discuss this topic, bringing important information to light along with nuance around what we mean by 'addiction.'

Once you complete this on-demand course you will receive a certificate of completion. Please ensure you enter your name correctly as the name you enter will appear on your certificate. If using this course for a group training please enter the name of the organisation as only one certificate will be provided. If you require additional certificates please email us and we will provide them to you. Individual certs incur an administrative fee of €5 per cert.

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Developing Self-Compassion as a Late-Discovery Neurodivergent Adult

€ 15.00 – € 150.00

with Autistic counsellor Eoin Stephens duration 2h 00m | for adult Neurodivergent people, their families and friends.
In this pre-recorded webinar Eoin Stephens explores the challenges faced by Late-Discovery Neurodivergent Adults, and offered some pathways and guidance through the self-compassion maze. Informed by personal experience and that of the wider Neurodivergent community as well as his professional experience Eoin guides us through an understanding of the sources of toxic shame, and an exploration of the ways we can move to self-compassion, and approach the process of unmasking.
Once you complete this on-demand course you will receive a certificate of completion. Please ensure you enter your name correctly as the name you enter will appear on your certificate. If using this course for a group training please enter the name of the organisation as only one certificate will be provided. If you require additional certificates please email us and we will provide them to you. Individual certs incur an administrative fee of €5 per cert.

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AUsome Training Open Day

€ 0.00

This session is ideal for anyone interested in signing up for training with us, taking one of our courses or just learning more about our AUsome work! When: Tues 21st Feb at 7-8pm OR Wed 22nd Feb at 10-11am GMT Irish Time Where: FREE Live Webinar delivered through Zoom

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Get Konnected! Neuro-affirming Social Support Course

€ 195.00 – € 595.00

Welcome to GET KONNECTED – our online program for professionals who support Autistic kids and teens socially.

Course length

This course has 5 x 5 hours self-paced learning followed by a live 2 hour session. So you need to allocate 5-6 hours in between each live session. A total of approx 35 hours Convert to your time zone.

Course dates

You will need to be available for live sessions (dates and times below) as well as allocating your own time in between sessions to complete the self-paced course content.
You can mix and match if you like and attend some of Evaleen’s and some of Yael’s sessions. Anyone around the globe is welcome to attend any of the courses if the time suits you. Evaleen’s dates: Thursdays: 10th July, 24th July, 7th Aug, 21st Aug, 4th Sept 8-10pm Irish/UK Time All sessions take place online on Zoom. ** If selecting a payment plan then please ensure you keep up to date with your payments. All payments must be completed before access to course is granted

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The Social Audit for Schools

€ 10.50 – € 100.00

AUsome Training’s Social Audit

A 32-page reflective guide to help schools create safer, more affirming spaces for Autistic pupils — with practical ideas, insights, and questions to support real change.

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Standing Up for Myself course

€ 15.00 – € 150.00

"Standing Up for Myself" - a webinar for Autistic teens, parents and young adults. In this pre-recorded webinar, Evaleen Whelton, author of "Standing Up for Myself", explores how we can establish good boundaries, face conflict and put our own needs first. Once you complete this on-demand course you will receive a certificate of completion. Please ensure you enter your name correctly as the name you enter will appear on your certificate. If using this course for a group training please enter the name of the organisation as only one certificate will be provided. If you require additional certificates please email us and we will provide them to you. Individual certs incur an administrative fee of €5 per cert.

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Autistic Sensory Sensitivity

€ 30.00 – € 200.00

Sensory sensitivity is the latest addition to the diagnostic criteria used by clinicians assessing Autistics, less than a decade ago. However, Autistic people have been well aware just how prominent a characteristic this is for a lot longer, and understanding of the diversity and importance of those sensitivities is central to appreciating just how ‘being Autistic’ works on a daily basis. This session is ideal for parents, teachers, SNAs & therapists. Course length 2hrs 30mins
Once you complete this on-demand course you will receive a certificate of completion. Please ensure you enter your name correctly as the name you enter will appear on your certificate. If using this course for a group training please enter the name of the organisation as only one certificate will be provided.

If you require additional certificates please email us and we will provide them to you. Individual certs incur an administrative fee of €5 per cert.
Investment includes certificate of completion, lifetime access and presentation slides.

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Creating Safe Spaces for Autistic People

€ 9.50

A Guide for Building your Affirming Organisation or Group- Digital Version (full colour version)
By Scott Neilson and Laura Hellfeld

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Autism Course for Teachers

€ 135.00
"As a secondary school teacher I am so impressed . I now have a real understanding of Autism" Caragh Ní Chroimín, Secondary School Teacher Our live autism course with for teachers offers you an opportunity to interact with other teachers and an Autistic trainer You will have opportunities to :

problem solve

update your skills

learn effective strategies

gain a real insight into Autistic pupils

develop best practises for your classroom

This 8 hours course takes place live through zoom on Wednesdays Oct 1, 8, 15 , 22. 7-9pm GMT Investment includes certificate of completion, access to the recording, presentation slides and resources.
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Konnect 3 – Digital

€ 14.00
This activity book is the third in a series of 3 activity books designed to help kids explore how we communicate and how others communicate. It is suitable for kids aged 8 onwards. However it is advisable to use book and 1 and 2 before moving onto this book, no matter what age your child is as they lay the foundations for book 3. What topics do we look at in this book?

Sarcasm

Perspectives

Persuasive language

Inflection

Tone

Figurative language

Metaphors

Exaggerations

Emphasis

Joining in

Conversations

The Digital version is available in the following formats: PDF Author, Evaleen talks you through her books here
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Autism and Behaviour

€ 35.00 – € 250.00

This session is ideal for parents, carers, teacher, teaching assistants, mental health professionals, medical staff and Autistic people themselves.
Price €35 includes recording and slides
Course length: 2hours 45minutes
Once you complete this on-demand course you will receive a certificate of completion. Please ensure you enter your name correctly as the name you enter will appear on your certificate. If using this course for a group training please enter the name of the organisation as only one certificate will be provided.

If you require additional certificates please email us and we will provide them to you. Individual certs incur an administrative fee of €5 per cert.

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Konnect 2 Social Skills Book-2023 Edition – Digital

€ 16.50 – € 150.00

NEW, Revamped and more neuro-affirming than ever! The very best way to support Autistic kids socially. Unlike most social skills books written by people who are not Autistic and do not understand Autistic communication, this book does not encourage children to mimic or copy communication which is not natural to us Autistic people. This is- the best thing you can do for your Autistic child

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Creating Safe Spaces for Autistic People course

€ 15.00 – € 150.00

This online course is ideal for professionals, identifying individuals, parents and carers. The course includes 2 hours of video content. Once you complete this on-demand course you will receive a certificate of completion. Please ensure you enter your name correctly as the name you enter will appear on your certificate. If using this course for a group training please enter the name of the organisation as only one certificate will be provided. If you require additional certificates please email us and we will provide them to you. Individual certs incur an administrative fee of €5 per cert.

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Konnect 3 Social Skills Book-2023 Edition – Digital

€ 16.50 – € 150.00

NEW, Revamped and more neuro-affirming than ever! The very best way to support Autistic kids socially. Unlike most social skills books written by people who are not Autistic and do not understand Autistic communication, this book does not encourage children to mimic or copy communication which is not natural to us Autistic people. This is- the best thing you can do for your Autistic child

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Autism Gender and Sex

€ 25.00 – € 175.00

Autistic: Sex & Gender (Gender creativity and the spectrum) course is delivered by Katie Munday. Katie was diagnosed Autistic in their late 20s. Katie is currently studying an MRes in Gender Studies exploring trans and / or non-binary Autistic adults’ narratives to create recommendations for future research in this area. Katie reviews books for Routledge Publishers and contributes to an LGBTQIA+ Autistic blog called AIM for the Rainbow. They also write and do podcasts through Aucademy – an Autistic led educational and social platform. This course is ideal for professionals working with gender divergent Autistic people but it would also suit someone who is queer / questioning and Autistic and people who are interested generally. Course length 1hr 20mins
Once you complete this on-demand course you will receive a certificate of completion. Please ensure you enter your name correctly as the name you enter will appear on your certificate. If using this course for a group training please enter the name of the organisation as only one certificate will be provided.

If you require additional certificates please email us and we will provide them to you. Individual certs incur an administrative fee of €5 per cert.

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How Autistic Minds Work

€ 30.00 – € 200.00

Much that gets written about Autistics focuses on description, of traits, of ‘symptoms,’ of ‘behaviours,’ of likes and dislikes, of abilities and impairments. This is akin to describing the exterior of a house while remaining oblivious to how that building functions as a home to live in. Join us to explore the How and Why behind the ways Autistic people think, feel, imagine, hope, and how that plays out in real life scenarios. This course is ideal for parents, teachers, SNAs & therapists, but would also be useful for Autistic adults Course length 2hrs 30mins Investment includes certificate of completion, lifetime access and presentation slides.
Once you complete this on-demand course you will receive a certificate of completion. Please ensure you enter your name correctly as the name you enter will appear on your certificate. If using this course for a group training please enter the name of the organisation as only one certificate will be provided.

If you require additional certificates please email us and we will provide them to you. Individual certs incur an administrative fee of €5 per cert.

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Neurobendy webinar

€ 15.00 – € 150.00

Neurobendy: A Physiology-Neurodivergence Intersection A 2 hour course with our Subject Matter Expert at AUsome Training, MAQQI exploring ESD, hypermobility and related conditions and the impact they have on Neurodivergent lives. Investment includes lifetime access to course content, materials and certificate of completion. Course length 2hrs Once you complete this on-demand course you will receive a certificate of completion. Please ensure you enter your name correctly as the name you enter will appear on your certificate. If using this course for a group training please enter the name of the organisation as only one certificate will be provided. If you require additional certificates please email us and we will provide them to you. Individual certs incur an administrative fee of €5 per cert.

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Exploring Stimming

€ 25.00 – € 175.00

This course explains the many functions behind stimming and what the Autistic person is communicating through their stims. Stimming is Autistic language. We communicate through movement and sounds first. Words are our second language.

This session is ideal for Autistic people themselves, but also useful for teachers, SNAs, family members, therapists and employers.

Investment includes certificate of completion, lifetime access to the course and course materials.

Course Length 2hr

Once you complete this on-demand course you will receive a certificate of completion. Please ensure you enter your name correctly as the name you enter will appear on your certificate. If using this course for a group training please enter the name of the organisation as only one certificate will be provided.

If you require additional certificates please email us and we will provide them to you. Individual certs incur an administrative fee of €5 per cert.

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The Social Audit: A neuro-affirmative guide for your classroom

€ 20.00

Evaleen has just released the Social Audit for your classroom and would love for you to come to learn, question and work together on how we can adapt as adults to make our classrooms better and safer for our Autistic pupils. This course includes a digital copy of The Social Audit Guide
Once you complete this on-demand course you will receive a certificate of completion. Please ensure you enter your name correctly as the name you enter will appear on your certificate. If using this course for a group training please enter the name of the organisation as only one certificate will be provided.

If you require additional certificates please email us and we will provide them to you. Individual certs incur an administrative fee of €5 per cert.

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Konnect 1 Social Skills Book 2023 Edition

€ 18.50

NEW, Revamped and more neuro-affirmng than ever! The very best way to support Autistic kids socially. Support self advocacy skills, build confidence and develop your own understanding too. Unlike most social skills books written by people who are not Autistic and do not understand Autistic communication, this book does not encourage children to mimic or copy communication which is not natural to us Autistic people. This is- the best thing you can do for your Autistic child

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Supporting Children & Young People Through Autistic Burnout by Viv Dawes

€ 10.50

This is a PDf download version of Viv Dawes' wonderful workbook Autistic burnout is currently a hot topic in the neurodivergent community and so it should be, because so many professionals are still unaware and ill-informed about something that can devastate the lives of those experiencing it. Many autistic children and young people, especially teenagers in secondary school, are crashing due to being burnt out. Why are so many autistic children and young people experiencing burnout and what can parents do when their child is suffering. This book will to help you understand autistic burnout and learn about signs, causes, triggers, prevention and how to heal.

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April Webinar: “Am I Autistic??” An overview of the experiences of late identified Autistic AFAB individuals

€ 15.00 – € 150.00

Christine Doyle hosts an insightful webinar exploring the traits and experiences of the late-identified Autistic AFAB individual. Including why so many are missed in childhood and the validity of self-identification.

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Exuberant Brains Webinar

€ 15.00 – € 150.00

Exuberant Brains: What does synaptic pruning have to tell us about the Autistic Experience? In this 2 hour webinar we will discuss Neural Pruning and its implications for Autistic people.

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Nurturing Autistic Identity Course

€ 15.00 – € 150.00

Join Scott Neilson (he/him) in a course on Nurturing Autistic Identity! Topics Covered: Cultivating a positive Autistic identity Self-expression Autonomy and self-advocacy Self-compassion Autistic pride Length: 1 hour 57 mins Once you complete this on-demand course you will receive a certificate of completion. Please ensure you enter your name correctly as the name you enter will appear on your certificate. If using this course for a group training please enter the name of the organisation as only one certificate will be provided If you require additional certificates please email us and we will provide them to you. Individual certs incur an administrative fee of €5 per cert.

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Supporting Autistic Children

€ 135.00 – € 500.00
Insights from Jude Morrow and Evaleen Whelton

In this webinar series we will look at the following topics:

Intro to Autism: The Autistic Perspective

Autism and Anxiety - An Inside Perspective

Autism and Trauma

Understanding Autistic Children

If you are an Autistic person, parent, carer, teacher, teaching assistant, social worker, therapist or mental health professional then this 12hr autism course is for you.
Investment includes lifetime access to course content, materials and certificate of completion.
Course length 12hrs
Once you complete this on-demand course you will receive a certificate of completion. Please ensure you enter your name correctly as the name you enter will appear on your certificate. If using this course for a group training please enter the name of the organisation as only one certificate will be provided.

If you require additional certificates please email us and we will provide them to you. Individual certs incur an administrative fee of €5 per cert.
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AUmazing Parent Membership

€ 249.00

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ADHD Training

€ 395.00

PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS A 3.5 DAY COURSE ONLY FOR THOSE WHO HAVE COMPLETED OUR DAWN TRAINING COURSE OR EQUIVALENT WITH ANOTHER NEURO-AFFIRMING ORGANISATION
CPD points - 21 hours
Dates: Sun 9th Nov with Maqqi and Gillian: 10am and to 5pm Sun 16th Nov with Eoin: 10am and to 5pm Sat 22nd Nov with Katie Kerley : 10am and to 5pm Sun 30th Nov with Katie Kerley: 10am and to 1pm

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