09/09/2024
Right then! Here goes! Everything you need to know about the Carrie Austin Photography WIRED DIFFERENTLY FESTIVAL 2024 (get comfy)
PLEASE SHAAAAAAAARE
WHEN?
Sunday 15th September
11-2
WHERE?
Portland Functions and Portland College
Harlow Wood
Nottingham Road
Mansfield
NG18 4TJ
WHAT?
I'm ADHD diagnosed and feel there's lacking adaptations to events for neurodivergents. Join me for a fun packed 3 hour event for neurodivergents to be themselves in a safe space. The event is for EVERYBODY. I have included quiet spaces and activities to easily come and go from without feeling awkward once the activity stops being of interest. My values are strongly for the live and let live vibe. Please just be respectful. There may be people that show over excitement or overwhelm. Just go with it x
FREE EVENT with a only a couple of services, stalls and food requiring payment. You can totally enjoy a free day though!
Please bring cash and card as some stalls may not accept card payment.
Bus stop at the end of the drive (5-10 minute walk from bus stop)
FREE PARKING
Disabled parking available closer to the venue. Please ask a parking attendant to guide you. We cannot guarantee a space. the main car parks are a short walk to the event.
When you arrive you'll see 4th Mansfield Woodhouse Scouts guiding you throughout the event. They will direct you to the carpark. You'll also see they have an information gazebo central to the event. You can access event information and first aid here too.
We will be kicking off at 11am with the awesome MProductionTime2Show carnival vibes!
(OUTSIDE - BETWEEN BOTH BUILDINGS)
Touch of Charm Venue Styling & Florist are providing lots of balloons so you'll easily see the entrance to Portland Functions
Our Dementia Choir with Vicky McClure will be with us twice to make sure everybody gets to see their wonderful set. Donation buckets and a merchandise stall are going to be available. They will be performing 11.30-12 and 1-1.30
Limited seating with mainly standing access. Please be considerate with the seating and arrive before they start to ensure you can sit down if you need to. To be clear Vicky will not be attending. Her choir will be in full voice for us though and we would love you to sing along to some classics!
(FUNCTION ROOM)
Pedro Antonio Perez and Jay will be taking to the decks to entertain you 12.10-12.30. they aren't professional DJs but their love for music as a sensory activity inspired me to invite them. Pedro will be playing 90s hits as well as chatting so please go and support.
(FUNCTION ROOM)
Mansfield Museum will be there to show you their upcoming events and host FREE dinosaur activities too
(FUNCTION ROOM)
Active Minds UK will be doing free demo gloves and pad work promoting their award winning mental health services.
(FUNCTION ROOM AND FUNCTION ROOM ENTRANCE)
In bed with neurodivergence, Henry and George and Carrie Austin Photography stands will be outside of the main stalls room. Henry and George the pugs will also be joining us on the stall so please come and say hello. They're very sociable chaps. The stalls will be run mainly by Michelle Thorpe, her son Woody and Tara Cooper. My niece Pippa will also be there selling but mainly stroking the pugs! All event information can also be found on these stalls. I will be pottering around the event with my camera making sure everybody is ok.
I will also be setting up a barefoot walk which will be positioned near the stalls.
You can collect a FREE scavenger hunt print out to do in the woods from these stalls too. 20 rubber ducks will also be hidden around the event. If you find them bring them to the In bed with neurodivergence stall to exchange for a £1 or £2 fidget toy.
(MARKET STALL ENTRANCE OUTSIDE. IF THE WEATHER CHANGES WE WILL BE INSIDE)
A sprinkle of glitter by Beth will be set up next to the In bed with neurodivergence stall
Woodland Adventure Zone can be accessed through the stalls room. You'll see their stand by the exit with payment information for the zip line (only £5 per person).
(MARKET STALLS ACCESS)
Please enjoy the woods. Portland have various sensory activities around the woodlands. Lovely place to walk the dogs but please keep them on their leads throughout this whole event.
DOGS
Other than the dogs working on the day lol Dogs need to stay outside. They're welcome in the outside seating area of the coffee shop, in the quad area and in the woods. ALL DOGS MUST BE KEPT ON LEADS! Obviously any mess is your responsibility and any damage will need to be covered by the owner. There are some outdoor activities so please keep bouncy dogs at a distance.
Therapy Donkeys will be there to say hello to. PLEASE DO NOT FEED THEM! Obviously take lots of photos though!
(ACCESS THROUGH MARKET STALLS OR DOWN THE ROAD BEYOND THE EVENT)
Portland Coffee Shop is accessible through the Market Stalls room (sign posted) or from the car park side of the building. They serve food, drink and alcohol. They open from 9am for anybody wanting a cuppa or breakfast before we start the event. Dogs are welcome outside of the coffee shop where the outdoor seating is.
(COFFEE SHOP)
The quiet are in the room next to the Portland Coffee Shop won't be quiet for the first hour with the awesome Baby Sparks Mansfield and Surrounding Areas running a FREE energetic toddler session 11.30-12. Please get to the room before 11.30 if you wish to take part. There is lots of space so hopefully everybody can join in. You can then find a stall of information in the FUNCTION ROOM 12-2. The room will then be a quiet space 12-2.
(NEXT DOOR TO COFFEE SHOP)
MCL Inflatables will be set up on the grass surrounding the rear of the coffee shop. Please make sure your children are supervised at all times.
(ACCESS FROM CAR PARK SIDE OUTSIDE COFFEE SHOP)
Dunromin on the Hill - Paws Therapy Dogs are bringing the gorgeous Paddie and Gunnie. You'll find them in the beautiful area outside the Woodland Adventure Zone exit.
(ACCESS THROUGH MARKET STALLS OR FROM THE WOODLANDS)
Holistic Health Hub Derbyshire will be set up with their awesome acrobatic frame for free taster sessions with hoops and silks.
(ACCESS THROUGH MARKET STALLS OR FROM THE WOODLANDS)
Spectrum WASP - We Are Special People are an amazing group doing amazing things. On the day they will be collecting bags of your unwanted clothes. This funds activities when they weigh them in. Please also feel free to donate and also get information. If you need help getting things from your car. Please just ask at the cubs and scouts tent. They will be more than happy to help.
(ENTRANCE TO MARKET STALLS)
Road to Success Coaching will have a FREE drop in session to talk about absolutely anything that may be on your mind. Due to the nature of the event these sessions will need to be time limited. This will be made clear when you start your chat so more people have access to the service. They will be in a private room found at the start of the corridor of the market stalls. There will be busy/available sign on the door.
We have set this area up to do a penalty shootout to raise funds for the family of Riley Abi Louise Townsend. Time TBC due to matches going on that day for people wanting to be involved.
(SPORTS ENCLOSURE BEHIND COFFEE SHOP)
(ENCLOSED FOOTBALL PITCH NEXT TO COFFEE SHOP)
We have some incredible stalls on the day in the market stalls room. This is going to be a one way system. It'll be signposted and really easy to follow. This will make sure EVERY STALL gets seen as well as creating a great shopping experience on what is expected to be a busy day!
Stalls joining us are...
In bed with neurodivergence
Henry and George
RowKay Healing Jewellery
Infinity Crystal Healing
Ding D**g avon beauty by Sue Cooper Mansfield
The Sweet Xplosion
Madeline’s Bowtique
Hand made by Jooles
Mansfield Jewellery
Kiah’s Handmade Gifts
Lauramac makes
Crafty Nans Craft Room
Kelly Barratt freelance chef
Lapwing Resin
Busy Little Crafter
Crazy Cat Crochet UK
🐨 Koala Kisses 🐨
Sophie Smith books
The 4th Mansfield Woodhouse Scouts will also be scout activities and crafts EVERYBODY is welcome to get involved with. some in the woodlands and some just around the event.
TOILETS
Access to toilets in both buildings. Adult changing toilet can be found in the toilet between the market stalls and coffee shop.
NEED HELP? Please feel free to ask at the In bed with neurodivergence stalls or the 4th Mansfield Woodhouse Scouts stand. There will also be posters up with the layout of the event etc
