Autism Hampshire Serendipity Social Groups, for Adults on the Autism Spectrum

Autism Hampshire Serendipity Social groups are for adults on the autism spectrum. The groups were started in response to requests for more social opportunities and the chance to meet other people on the autism spectrum. Most groups are free to attend and provide a safe, friendly environment to share interests and meet new people.

Autism Hampshire provides support and co-ordination for the groups, through our group coordinator. The groups are mostly facilitated by one or two volunteers, some of whom started as group members themselves. The ethos of the groups is that they are led by members, and many group members choose to take an active role in organising or supporting their group in some way.

The groups meet in a variety of venues including carefully selected pubs and cafes. What the groups do is determined by the interests of its members, for example some enjoy board games, cards, chess or scrabble, many enjoy quizzes, some invite guest speakers while others prefer just to chat or nominate topics for discussion/debate. The groups often organise other activities such as bowling, meals out or cinema trips. Some are shared interest groups such as the Mayflower and Nuffield Theatre groups.