The ND Harbour

20/08/2025

I am really excited that we are going to be joined on Friday morning by Nick Clark, amazing neurodivergent artist, and his creative partner Rob, who run Neurojava and Dadsnet supporting neurodivergent folk and families in Tunbridge Wells, and Scott, filmmaker (I'm Making A Movie).

This fab crew of neurodivergent Kentish arty types are going to help bring together our Neurodivergent Voices of Hope art project funded by KCC ahead of the Baton of Hope Tour 2025 - Kent & Medway.

If you would like your art to be included - poems, spoken word, music, paintings, drawings, sculptures, crochet, anything else you would like to contribute - please come along on Friday 10-12 at Canterbury Umbrella Centre, or drop me an email if you can't make it.

The Baton of Hope is a su***de prevention initiative, and our hope project aims to share stories of hope from neurodivergent people who have been close to su***de, whether that is themselves or someone they knew. If you would like to share your story or art to be included, please come along on Friday, or email jo@ndharbour.org.uk

Photo shows some Postcards of Hope from us to our past selves/neurodivergent children. You can make one of these to display either at home, and drop it in to Canterbury Umbrella, or you can come along to Harbour Hangout (this Friday 22nd 10-12, next meeting 5th September).

20/08/2025

Our first online workshop is in a few weeks time - ideal for any young adults who are looking for advice on finding a job from a clinical psychologist!

This is a 2 hour long session which will be full of valuable information and costs just £3.96!

Please book via Eventbrite - https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/finding-work-for-autisticadhd-adults-aged-18-25-tickets-1551987760169?aff=ebdsoporgprofile&keep_tld=1

18/08/2025

We have moved our next inclusive after school soft play session back a week to September the 18th due to a clash (with the Kent Charity Awards 🤞)

You can book tickets here:

Soft Play for Autistic/ADHD children at Faversham Activity Centre

18/08/2025

A reminder of our sessions this week ✨

This is the last of our summer sessions for ND Play n Connect as there are no in-person sessions next week - please come along if you haven't had chance to yet this summer!

17/08/2025

We've been donated someone's incredible craft collection for use at our groups. We will also be able to use these for our Neurodivergent Voices of Hope art project (KCC funded from their Hope Fund ahead of the Baton of Hope Tour 2025 - Kent & Medway ).

I'm am not artistically skilled in any way, so if you're a creative type and can spare a couple of hours on a friday, we are recruiting for an activities and crafts lead volunteer to run activities for our adult and teen groups. Email jo@ndharbour.org.uk for more info if you're interested!

14/08/2025

Our online parenting support session is in one hour. You can dip in and out, or stay for the full two hours! Bring any issues or questions you might have about what is going on for your child and family.

There is lots of parenting wisdom in the group! The groups are not about professionals giving advice. It is about sharing tips and making connections with other parents.

Email jo@ndharbour.org.uk if you would like to join!

14/08/2025

https://blogs.kent.ac.uk/employabilitypoints/2025/08/14/volunteering-opportunity-nd-harbour/

Volunteering Opportunity || ND Harbour By ja833 | 14 August 2025 Are you interested in supporting neurodiverse young people? This volunteer opportunity is for you! ND Harbour is a charity which looks to support neurodivergent people and their families in Kent through events, peer support groups, a...

14/08/2025

Next week’s schedule!

We have a full week next week.

Bring your autistic/adhd child along to ND Play N Connect to have a few hours of play and sensory activities on Tuesday morning!
Ideal for children aged between 4-11. No diagnosis needed.

For adults we have both our face-to-face and online peer support group and our Harbour Hangout drop-in social space for neurodivergent/ autistic/ adhd adults.

All events are free of charge and are available to book via our Eventbrite link: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/the-nd-harbour-106376603001

14/08/2025

Unfortunately we have to cancel Harbour Hangout tomorrow morning due to unforseen circumstances (my son being excluded from his holiday club 😭).

We should be back to normal next week, so please do come along next Friday instead if you were thinking of joining tomorrow. So sorry for the inconvenience x

13/08/2025

Online Parent Peer Support Group!

If you parent/care for a neurodivergent child and are looking for some support and guidance from others then please join our online parent support group every other Thursday at 7:30pm.

This is a parents supporting parents space as we know how important it is to build a community of people who share similar experiences.

Places must be booked in advance as numbers are limited!

Next session: TOMORROW 14 August
Cost: FREE

12/08/2025

I expect this one to be very popular - non-violent resistance to help reduce distressed behaviours and promote connection (relevant for PDA). With the amazing Tracy Weiner.

Book now:

Tracy Weiner will share her journey using Non-Violent Resistance for reducing distressed behaviours.

12/08/2025

Today and next week are the last of our Summer play sessions for neurodivergent/SEN children! Footballs, crafts, toys, big exercise balls to roll around on... all low demand self selected activities.

Tuesdays 10-12 at Sturry FC playing field. Free. Book on Eventbrite or email jo@ndharbour.org.uk

We're here today and 19th Aug, then back again in Sturry Social Centre on 9th September for neurodivergent children not in school (home Ed, EOTAS, children on part time timetables etc).