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Holiday club for autistic children saved
Parents who use the Bristol Autism Project (BAP) have spoken of their overwhelming relief that the service has been saved.
Plans to outsource the club to a private contractor have been cancelled after an online petition received more than 1500 signatures.
186 families in Bristol use Knowle-based BAP. The scheme, which has been running for the past 10 years, offers families of autistic children a range of activities throughout the school holidays, which the whole family can do together.
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The group runs activities such as trampoline sessions, cinema outing to autism-friendly screenings and boat trips which families can do with the support of specialised staff.
Lousia Bell who organised the petition said they met with Bristol City Council staff to discuss their concerns about the imminent closure of the project.
She said: “What we were told in that meeting has now been confirmed in writing, so I am now able to share the good news. The campaign to save the Bristol Autism Project has succeeded.
“From the messages I have already received on the subject via social media, the overwhelming response from parents is one of total relief.”
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