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We are neurodiverse people and allies determined to improve SEND/NDV provision in rural Devon Sensory Processing Differences underpin neurodiversity: Autism(ASC), ADHD, We fundraise & offer a mobile specialist therapeutic service to children & families

28/10/2026

🎭 We're closing Fidget Fest with an evening of poetry, spoken word & comedy!

Join us for NEURODIVULGENT: I Love It When Irritating Noises Stop, featuring three acclaimed neurodivergent performers: Matt Harvey, Kate Fox and Liv Torc.

Expect an evening that's funny, thoughtful, playful and occasionally surprising, with poems, comedy, strange connections and familiar experiences seen from inexpected ongles.

As the performers put it, neurodivergence is on the menu, but it's not the whole meal! 💜

Come along for a celebratory finale to Fidget Fest and an evening of entertainment that promises to be anything but ordinary.

📅 Friday 30 October 2026
⏰ 7pm–11pm

🎟️ Book your place: https://book.ticketable.events/thefidgetproject/23

27/10/2026

🧠 Understanding Sensory Processing Differences

How can we better understand and support children who experience sensory input differently?

Join Helen-Jane Ridgeway, Somatic & Trauma Therapist, at Fidget Fest for a workshop exploring sensory processing differences through a body-based, trauma-informed lens.

The session will share practical tools and insights to help parents and professionals better understand children's sensory experiences and explore ways to support them.

📅 Friday 30 October 2026
⏰ 10am–12pm
👥 Open to parents and professionals

🎟️ Book your place and join us at Fidget Fest!
https://book.ticketable.events/thefidgetproject/16

26/10/2026

💛 The final week of FidgetFest 2026 is here! 💛

We've reached the last week of FidgetFest, with one more packed programme of learning, support, activities and opportunities to connect for parents, carers, professionals and neurodivergent children.

Here's what's on:

✨ Sun 25th: Sensory Processing Differences with Helen-Jane Ridgeway (The Hub, Kingsbridge, 10am)

✨ Mon 26th: Movement for Learning with Carolina Read (The Yard Maker, Totnes, 2–3pm)

✨ Tue 27th: Understanding Dyslexia: Supporting Your Child Through Play (The Hub, Kingsbridge, 9:30–11am)

✨ Wed 29th: Sensory-Friendly Film Screening of *Hoppers* (The Flavel, Dartmouth, 1:30pm)

✨ Fri 30th: Kickboxing Taster Session with Sucker Punch Kickboxing (Kingsbridge, 9:30am)

✨ Fri 30th: Story Sense (Tumbly Hill Wellbeing Hub, 10am–12pm)

✨ Fri 30th: 🎉 CLOSING EVENT: An Evening of Poetry, Spoken Word & Comedy (Centre, Totnes, 7pm)

From practical workshops and expert-led sessions to family-friendly activities and our closing celebration, there's lots to get involved in during our final week. 💫

Thank you to everyone who has joined us, supported FidgetFest and helped make this month of events possible. 💛

📖 Full programme: https://thefidgetproject.co.uk/fidget-fest-2026/

🎟️ Book your place: https://book.ticketable.events/thefidgetproject

25/10/2026

🍿🐿️ Movie afternoon, anyone? Join us for Hoppers at Fidget Fest!

Get ready for a wild adventure with Hoppers, Pixar's animated comedy about Mabel, an animal lover who discovers a surprising way to communicate with animals!

Join us at The Flavel for a sensory-friendly film screening, giving families an opportunity to enjoy a cinema experience together in a sensory-friendly setting. 💚

Whether you're a Pixar fan or simply looking for a fun family activity during half-term, we'd love to see you there!

📅 Friday 30 October
⏰ 1:30pm–3:30pm
📍 The Flavel
🎟️ £5

🎫 Book your tickets here: https://book.ticketable.events/thefidgetproject/15

Who's joining us for a little movie magic? 🍿

24/10/2026

💛 You don’t have to navigate it alone.

What difference can it make to find a community that understands what you’re going through?

In this special conversation on Soundart Radio, one of our parents from the community shares how connecting with other parents and grassroots organisations helped her better understand her child and feel less alone.

At The Fidget Project, we believe that sharing experiences, listening to families and creating opportunities for connection can help build a more understanding and supportive community.

Every child deserves to be understood and accepted for who they are, and every family deserves to feel heard. 💛

🎧 Listen to the full conversation on Soundart Radio: https://www.mixcloud.com/Soundart_Radio/fidget-project-special-081026/

23/10/2026

💛 Looking for practical ways to support your child's learning?

Join us at Fidget Fest 2026 for Understanding Dyslexia: Supporting Your Child Through Play, a practical workshop with Valentyna Iliana, dyslexia specialist, researcher and founder of Dyslexium.

With a PhD in Special Education and extensive experience in dyslexia, Valentyna will introduce playful techniques, games and neurogymnastics activities that explore skills such as attention, memory, coordination and spatial awareness.

You'll discover simple activities to incorporate into everyday play at home, with the opportunity to take part in a one-to-one consultation to discuss your child's individual learning needs and ask questions.

📅 Tuesday 27 October
⏰ 9:30am–11am
🎟️ £8

Whether you're looking for new ideas or personalised guidance, this workshop offers an opportunity to learn, explore and ask questions in a supportive setting.

🎫 Book your place here:https://book.ticketable.events/thefidgetproject/31

22/10/2026

🍂 A little autumn magic for your little ones! 🍁

What if storytelling was something you could touch, hear, smell and explore? ✨

Join Charlotte Taylor for Story Sense: Our Autumn Day at Fidget Fest 2026! This special sensory storytelling session invites babies, toddlers and young children to discover autumn through movement, touch, sound, colour, imagination and smell.

There’s no need to sit quietly or follow a traditional book. Little ones can explore, play and discover each activity at their own pace, with their grown-ups joining in alongside them. 💛

📅 Sunday 25 October
⏰ 10am–11am
🎟️ £5 per child

🍁 Ready for an autumn adventure?

🎫 Book your tickets here: https://book.ticketable.events/thefidgetproject/26

21/10/2026

🐰🐾 Some furry friends are waiting to meet you at Fidget Fest! 🐾

Looking for a lovely family activity this half-term? Come along to our Interactive Animal Experience with Animals 2U South West! 🐹🐰

Little ones will have the opportunity to meet and interact with a range of animals in a calm, sensory-friendly setting, making it a special experience for curious minds and animal lovers alike. 💛

📅 Saturday 24 October
⏰ 10:30am – 11:30am
🎟️ £10 per ticket

Bring the family along for a little animal magic! 🐾

🎫 Book your tickets here: https://book.ticketable.events/thefidgetproject/13

20/10/2026

🎃👻 Get creative this Halloween with Spooky Fidget Friends!

Looking for a fun, hands-on activity for your child this half-term? Join us at Fidget Fest 2026 to create your very own spooky fidget friend using colourful materials, different textures and moving parts!

✨ Get creative and make something unique
🧡 Explore different textures and materials
🎨 Take your spooky creation home!

📅 29 October 2026
🕚 11am
📍 Tumbly Hill Wellbeing Hub, Kingsbridge
🎟️ £10 for one adult and one child

Come along, get crafty and make a little Halloween friend of your own!

Book your tickets here: https://book.ticketable.events/thefidgetproject/30

19/10/2026

💛 Week four of FidgetFest 2026 is here! Support, learning, connection and fun for parents, carers, professionals and neurodivergent children 💛

We have another great week of online and in-person events. Here's what's on:

✨ Mon 19th: Working Physically with SPD with Carolina Read (online, 7:30–8:30pm)

✨ Tue 20th: Supporting Parents to Be with Their Adolescent Children with Veronique Mertes (online, 7:30–8:30pm)

✨ Fri 23rd: Kickboxing Taster Session with Sucker Punch Kickboxing (Kingsbridge, 9:30am)

✨ Sat 24th: Interactive Animal Experience (Tumbly Hill Wellbeing Hub, 10:30am)

✨ Sun 25th: Story Sense with Charlotte Taylor (The Hub, Kingsbridge, 10am)

From exploring sensory processing and supporting family life to getting active and enjoying creative activities, there's something different to discover throughout the week. 💫

📖 Full programme: https://thefidgetproject.co.uk/fidget-fest-2026/

🎟️ Book your place: https://book.ticketable.events/thefidgetproject

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Bowringsleigh Lodge
Kingsbridge
TQ73LL

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https://www.thefidgetproject.co.uk/

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