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The Glowsticks Project A 100% neurodivergent-led charity doing things a little differently! Because its ok to be a Glowstick πŸ’šπŸ§‘

Because it’s OK to be a Glowstick! πŸ’š
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Creating safe, inclusive spaces where autistic & ADHD children and young people can belong, grow and thrive.

The weather might be minging right now, but it's warm and cozy in our cafe.  Grab a warm drink and break out some colour...
23/10/2026

The weather might be minging right now, but it's warm and cozy in our cafe. Grab a warm drink and break out some colours to help lift your mood and release your creativity.
It's open to all ages - book your place for tomorrow's session. www.theglowsticksproject.org.uk/events

Calling all Saturday Shoppers!  πŸ›’   Remember that our lift is now working again.  We've added some better lights and may...
22/10/2026

Calling all Saturday Shoppers! πŸ›’ Remember that our lift is now working again.

We've added some better lights and maybe now some music? 🎹

What should we play? American Pie? Food, Glorious Food?

The best answer wins a free cuppa.πŸ›’

Business Lunch? Maybe a conference? Or just an excuse to be nice to your staff?    We can keep your team fed without the...
22/10/2026

Business Lunch? Maybe a conference? Or just an excuse to be nice to your staff? We can keep your team fed without them leaving the office. Sandwiches, pastries, cakes, salad. Veggie, Vegan and Gluton Free are not a problem.

We're on JustEat and Deliveroo for sameday deliveries. For bigger appetites or for an event that's in the future you can use our catering order form : www.theglowsticksproject.org.uk/catering

We've welcomed some more new customers to The Glowsticks family today.  First to use our newly repaired lift were 2 love...
21/10/2026

We've welcomed some more new customers to The Glowsticks family today. First to use our newly repaired lift were 2 lovely ladies who enjoyed their free hot drinks. And then they stayed to sample our homemade scones. It was lovely to meet you.

20/10/2026

Well despite everything else we've had a very uplifting experience today.

The truth is out - our lift is now working again thanks to the Dundas Shopping Centre & Indoor Market. We've missed our lift and to celebrate there will be a free cuppa to the first customer to use it tomorrow!

Pete may not win any awards for acting, but our cafe is now accessible again to customers old and new. Onwards and upwards!

Today is International Chefs Day 2026 - And we want to shout about our Apprentice Chef Anthony!  Apart from keeping our ...
20/10/2026

Today is International Chefs Day 2026 - And we want to shout about our Apprentice Chef Anthony!

Apart from keeping our customers well fed he also attends Middlesbrough College to further his skills and become even more incredible in the kitchen.

This is the lived experience we keep talking about, and how our supported young people can achieve their potential.

Hats off to you Anth, you're smashing it ! (and not just the avacados)

🌟 What a wonderful bit of feedback to receive! ❀️Today, our Founder and Chair, Rebecca, alongside our fantastic Glowstic...
19/10/2026

🌟 What a wonderful bit of feedback to receive! ❀️

Today, our Founder and Chair, Rebecca, alongside our fantastic Glowsticks team, had the pleasure of delivering Autism, ADHD and Learning Disability Awareness Training to the teams at Middlesbrough Voluntary Development Agency (MVDA), Volunteering Academy and Enhance Redcar and Cleveland! 🧠🌈

At The Glowsticks Project, we're passionate about sharing our knowledge and lived experience to challenge misconceptions, build understanding and help create more inclusive communities.

It's about more than raising awareness. It's about encouraging meaningful conversations and recognising how small changes in understanding and approach can make a real difference. πŸ’š

We're absolutely delighted the session was so well received!

A huge thank you to everyone who attended, engaged and embraced the conversations. It's wonderful to see our work making an impact beyond Glowsticks! ✨

Making a difference, one conversation at a time. 🌈❀️

Along with the rest of the Middlesbrough Voluntary Development Agency team and the Enhance Redcar and Cleveland team we just spent an amazing couple of hours attending awareness training in connection with Autism ADHD and learning disability πŸ‘

This was kindly delivered by Rebecca Ibbotson and her team at The Glowsticks Project πŸ‘

Really interesting and thought provoking thank you so much for putting it together. ❀️

I think we all are so much more aware because of it πŸ‘ŒπŸ‘Œ

πŸ’šπŸŒˆ Some lovely new faces at Glowsticks! πŸŒˆπŸ’šWe've had the absolute pleasure of welcoming Ryan, Sam, Harry, Maryam, Ben and...
19/10/2026

πŸ’šπŸŒˆ Some lovely new faces at Glowsticks! πŸŒˆπŸ’š

We've had the absolute pleasure of welcoming Ryan, Sam, Harry, Maryam, Ben and Ash to our team recently, and what a lovely few weeks it's been! πŸ₯°

It's been wonderful getting to know everyone, seeing their personalities shine through and watching new friendships form as they've settled into life at Glowsticks. They've each brought something different to the team, and we're so happy to have them with us! πŸ’š

Our brilliant Support Workers, Dani, Bobby and Sue, have all been involved in supporting our newest team members, helping them get stuck in, learn the ropes and feel at home.

And we have to give a huge shout-out to our existing team, both our paid staff and our wonderful long-term volunteers, who have been absolutely fantastic at welcoming everyone, sharing their knowledge and helping with training. It's been so lovely seeing everyone working together and looking out for one another.

A special mention has to go to Charlie, who's still a fairly new face himself but has already taken a few of our newest team members under his wing! πŸ₯ΉπŸ’š We love seeing our team sharing what they've learned and helping each other along the way.

Of course, they've also joined us in the middle of the usual Glowsticks chaos! πŸ€£πŸ’š Between the endless banter, questionable singing, random conversations, someone inevitably shouting someone's name across the cafΓ© and approximately 47 things happening at once, we're not entirely sure whether we're training new team members or just gently introducing them to our very own brand of organised madness! πŸ˜‚ But they've all fitted right in, which probably says more about them than it does about us! 🌈🀣

One of our favourite things about Glowsticks is the people who make it what it is. The laughs, the friendships, the teamwork, the little moments throughout the day and the way everyone brings their own personality to the place.

Ryan, Sam, Harry, Maryam, Ben and Ash β€” we're so glad you've joined us! πŸ₯°

Here's to lots more laughs, learning, friendships and good times together!

Please join us in giving our newest team members a big Glowsticks welcome! πŸŒˆπŸ’š

πŸ‚ WHAT WILL YOU CREATE? 🎨On Saturday 24th October, we're bringing families, friends and communities together for an afte...
19/10/2026

πŸ‚ WHAT WILL YOU CREATE? 🎨

On Saturday 24th October, we're bringing families, friends and communities together for an afternoon of creativity at The Glowsticks Project.
Start with our guided Autumn Doodle session from 12–1pm, then stay and keep creating until 4pm! 🧑
You could doodle, draw, experiment, make something completely your own β€” there are no rules and no need to be an artist!

πŸ’· Β£7.50 parent/carer with child ticket (including free juice for child)
βž• Β£1.50 for each additional person/child
πŸ“ The Glowsticks Project, Dundas Arcade
πŸ“… Saturday 24th October
⏰ 12pm–4pm
πŸ‘¨β€πŸ‘©β€πŸ‘§β€πŸ‘¦ Who can come? Everyone!
Bring your family, bring a friend, bring the kids, bring your creative side β€” and come connect through art. 🎨❀️
Tag someone you'd love to get creative with! πŸ‘‡

Booking Link:
https://bookwhen.com/theglowsticksproject/profiles/lre57wo9weyd

Did anyone notice that it's Halloween very soon? We've got so many spooktacular events planned we've even scared ourselv...
18/10/2026

Did anyone notice that it's Halloween very soon? We've got so many spooktacular events planned we've even scared ourselves!

We kick off on Tuesday 27th with 2 sessions of our Halloween Youth Group: 4pm-5pm (7-15 years) and then 5.30pm - 6.30pm (16-25 years)

On Wednesday 28th it will be time for Family Halloween Crafts: 1pm - 2.30pm (5+ years), followed by the Little Monster's Extravaganza: 3pm – 5pm (5-11 years)

The older kids get their turn the next day on Friday 30th with the Bigger Monster's Extravaganza: 4pm-6pm (10+ years)

And finally for those of us who are ready for a bit more, on the Saturday 31st our sensory room will host the Glowsticks Spooky Movie Show: 2pm-4pm (all ages)

These events are all FREE OF CHARGE thanks to The Teesside Family Foundation

Places are limited though, and booking is STRONGLY advised. For more info and to reserve your tickets please visit www.theglowsticksproject.org.uk/events

Address

Unit 13/16, Dundas Shopping Centre (first Floor)
Middlesbrough
TS11HT

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Saturday 8:30am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+447842832697

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