Xmas Escape 2025! Pizza, unplugged performance and more.
Sunday 28 December 2025
14:00 to 18:00
Join members of
@acollectivecic and @autisticyouthhub
for an alternative Xmas hangout, celebrating our neurodivergence and queerness outside of mainstream norms and expectations.
When: Sunday 28th December, 2pm - 6pm
Where: The Story Sanctuary (old Sanderstead Library)
Farm Fields, South Croydon, CR2 0HL
πΊοΈ WHAT3WORDS: ///MUCH.BRAIN.UNITS
β οΈ Please note: our venue isn’t fully accessible — toilets are down a steep flight of stairs.
πΆ Unplugged open stage
π¨ Badge + sticker making
π Pizza + π« chocolate
π Chill vibes only
π« Come as you are — it’s a relaxed shared space to enjoy however it suits you.
π€ Want to perform? Just add your name to the Open Stage list on the day!
π Dress for comfort, not to impress: onesie, tiara, or anything in between. Bring stim toys, handhelds, or whatever helps you feel comfortable.
Halfway between Christmas and New Year, our Xmas Escape is exactly that — a safe, low-duress, accepting space to step away from hetero- and neuronormative pressures of this time of year.
ποΈ Free to attend — but registration required.
| Contact |
Autistic Youth Hub jill@acollective.org.uk |
|---|---|
| Location |
The Story Sanctuary (old Sanderstead Library) Farm Fields, South Croydon, CR2 0HL |
| Cost | Free |