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Staff and Service Users at two Peterborough care homes are taking part in an Autism Olympics as part of World Autism Awareness Day.

Cardinals Gate in Werrington and Acacia House in Newborough are joining forces on April 2^nd for a series of sporting events at Ferry Meadows.

The day will involve various games including volley ball, badminton, tennis, cricket, football, Olympic darts, target shooting, and rounders – followed by a picnic in the park.

Meanwhile Acacia are also baking and selling cakes and biscuits as part of the day.

Run by Community Care Solutions, Cardinals Gate and Acacia House specialise in the provision of residential care for adults with Learning Disabilities, complex needs and autistic spectrum conditions.

World Autism Day was launched five years ago and sees Autism organisations across the globe celebrating the day with unique fundraising and awareness-raising events.

Mark Constant, Managing Director of Community Care Solutions said: “World Autism Awareness Day provides a great platform for our Service Users and staff to raise awareness of Autism and how it affects their lives.

“At Community Care Solutions, our aim is to be a guiding hand for Service Users on the Autistic Spectrum in the achievement of their personal aspirations, to integrate more fully into the wider community and to lead ever-more satisfying and fulfilling lives.”