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Huddersfield Art Gallery running Saturday Art Club Sessions from September 2014
Huddersfield Art Gallery, based in the town centre library, are once again running Saturday Art Club sessions for children aged 4 – 14yrs. The first session will take place on 20th September, between 10am and 12pm, at a cost of … Continue reading
IPSEA Special Education Needs Law E-learning
Independent Parental special Education Advice (IPSEA) offers free and independent legally based information, advice and support to help get the right education for children and young people with all kinds of special educational needs (SEN) and disabilities. IPSEA gives advice and … Continue reading
Scammonden Walk and Ride Festival – Saturday 20th September 10am to 3pm
Experience Community are promoting a Walk and Ride Festival on 20th September at: Scammonden Water, New Lane Car park (from New Hey Road (A640) follow signs to Scammonden Water and continue down Sledge Gate.) Guided walks and a host of other … Continue reading
New survey results show the effects of ‘battle for support’ on parents of disabled children
New research conducted by Scope reveals that parents of disabled children are frustrated, stressed and exhausted by their battle to get support for their children, themselves and their families. Key findings include: Nearly half (47%) of parents of disabled children … Continue reading
Personal resilience sessions for parents of children with additional needs – self help training
These sessions are for parents with children on the waiting list for CAMHS: Are you feeling isolated and stressed? Would you like to learn new ways of helping YOURSELF to cope with the day to day stresses of life with … Continue reading
Balancing the books: Kirklees Council budget consultation (phase 1)
Kirklees Council have now published their Medium Term Financial Plan (MTFP) for 2015-18 which sets out the huge financial savings they need to make and draft options for achieving these budget reductions. They are running a two-phase consultation process to … Continue reading
Have you booked your place at this year’s Kirklees Autism Show?
Further to the success of the first ever Kirklees Autism Show last year, Kirklees Council are delighted to announce the date for this year’s show. The Kirklees Autism Show 2014 will be held at the John Smith Stadium in Huddersfield, … Continue reading
Charcot Marie Tooth Disease Awareness Month – September 2014
Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease (CMT) is a hereditary (genetic) condition that damages the peripheral nerves. These nerves are responsible for passing on commands from the brain to the muscles in the arms and legs, and for passing information back to the brain … Continue reading
Childhood Cancer Awareness Month – September 2014
The aim of this month is to raise awareness of the impact of childhood cancer and the need for more support for children, young people and their family. Among those charities and support groups planning to take part in the … Continue reading
Fibromyalgia Awareness Week 6th – 13th September 2014
Fibromyalgia is a long-term (chronic) condition that causes widespread pain in the muscles, tendons and ligaments. It’s quite common – it’s thought that as many as 1 person in every 25 may be affected. More women than men are affected and the … Continue reading
