The Metrocentre Community Hub played host to an autism awareness event organised by Awesometistic, a group run by Richie Smith that aims to raise the profile of autistic people and help people to learn more about how it manifests in their specific circumstances.
The project that Awesometistic are wanting to show people has taken place over the last year, with work being done primarily in the Community Hub. This was once again the place where the project was based, as Richie invited autistic people and their families to come and see the display.
Another high profile visitor for the closing celebration of the project, titled 'looking back to move forward', was Gateshead Mayor Dot Burnett, who spoke of her delight at being able to support such a worthwhile cause.
