Kidz to Adultz up North are holding an event on Thursday 19th November 2015 at:
EventCity, Barton dock Road, Manchester M17 8AS, (Near the Trafford Centre) between 9.30am – 4.30pm
Please click on the image below for more details.
Disability Football Sessions at West End Park JFC
West End Park Junior Football Club (based in Cleckheaton) are running a disability football session aimed at children aged 8 – 16 starting Saturday 14th November.
Although it is detailed as being aimed at players aged 8-16 there will be an opportunity to cater for players younger than 8 so they are also urged to come along.
For more details of who to contact please click on the image below.
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Adult Art Classes at Batley Girls High School
If you have ever been interested in developing your artistic talent you might be interested in attending classes being offered by Creative Minds at Batley Girls High School.
Sessions cost £3 each (payable in advance as a block of sessions) and include topics such as digital photography, textiles, exploring art, etc.
Please click on the image below for more details and who to contact. (Please note that these classes are for adults 18yrs +)
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North Kirklees Clinical Commissioning Group Public Engagement Event – Weds 9/12/15 10am – 12pm
You are invited to the NHS North Kirklees Clinical Commissioning Group’s public engagement event to be held on Wednesday, 9 December 2015 from 10:00 to 12:00pm at Batley Town Hall , Market Place, WF17 5DA, Batley.
NHS North Kirklees Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) is holding the event as an opportunity to hear about the work that the CCG has been progressing and the work which the CCG plans to do next year. Their plans will focus on how they will respond to the challenges they face to continue to provide local services within decreasing resources. This event will build on the discussions which have been held at previous engagement events.
As well as hearing the presentations, you will be able to participate in discussions which will focus on the areas they plan to make changes to ensure they are able to future proof healthcare services in North Kirklees. The presentations will be on a number of areas including GP and hospital services.
To attend the event, please register here.
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Kirklees Deaf Children’s Society (KDCS) – upcoming events
Here are some upcoming events run by Kirklees Deaf Children’s Society:
AGM – Thursday 19th November at 7pm, Hudawi Cultural Centre, Great Northern Street, Huddersfield, HD1 6BG (plenty of onsite parking available)
Rachael Reynolds, a parent member of KDCS who is also deaf herself, will be coming. She will be bringing her trainee ‘Service Hearing Dog’ puppy called Gracie. Please come and bring your children who would be interested to meet Gracie. (Refreshments will be provided.)
There will be a short business meeting during the evening. Please attend so that you can let the society know what activities and events you and your family would like to do with KDCS.
Christmas Party for 0-7year olds
A Christmas Party for younger children and their siblings is being held on:
Saturday 12th December 1pm – 2.45 pm at Rascals Play Gym & Party Venue, Rouse Mill Lane, Batley WF17 5QB
To order tickets please contact:
- Facebook: Kirklees Deaf Children’s Society
- Email: kirklees@ndcsgroup.org.uk
- Text Fiona on: 07968162818
If you are interested in these and other events for deaf children and their siblings, please keep checking their Facebook page for further upcoming events.
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New venue and times for Access All Areas Club
The Access All Areas Club, which offers a range of sporting activities for young adults with special needs is running its club on:
Thursday evenings 5pm – 7pm at the Dewsbury Arena.
Please see the flyer below for details.
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Kirklees Council Budget Consultation
Kirklees’ annual budget consultation is open for your participation – they are developing new ways of working and would like your help to ‘weigh up’ some options for how we do things differently. You can also take part in a community challenge to think about what you can do differently for your community.
To share your views on the budget, and take part in the community challenge, please visit: www.kirkleestalk.org
please take part by 6th December 2015. (More details on budget consultation can also be found on Involve)
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Disability Sport Yorkshire – upcoming events
Disability Sport Yorkshire will be hosting some events in the Kirklees area.
These events will be fully inclusive, and will include a competitive element for those who want to compete; and a “have a go” element for those who just want to try something new.
The events will be supported by local partner organisations in Kirklees, which currently provide suitable activities for these client groups.
| Date | Venue | Name of Event | Who is it suitable for? |
| Tues 17 Nov 11am -2pm | Crow Nest Park Dewsbury | DSY Annual Regional Cross Country & Fancy Dress Fun Run
Also featuring: Nordic Walking, Wheelchair park race, Leisure walk Geo caching |
People with Disabilities, Mental Illness
older people, carers, wheelchair users General public |
| Wednesday 27 Jan
10.30am – 3pm (awaiting final venue confirmation) |
Dewsbury Sports Centre | DSY Annual Boccia Tournament
Also featuring: Get Active Multi Sports, Boccia, Kurling, Football, Exercise class, Socialising / games. |
People with Disabilities
People with Mental Illness Older People, Carers |
| Tuesday 8th March 10.30am -3pm | Batley RLFC | DSY 7 a side Tag Rugby Competition
Also featuring: Rugby activities, intro to walking rugby, cheerleading, Bygone Rugby Memories (DVDs) |
Teams of players with disabilities, mental illness, or walking rugby teams
Wheelchair users, older people, People with Dementia and their carers |
| Date TBC | Huddersfield | DSY Sitting Volleyball Workshop (4 hours)
Learn how to introduce the game |
Teachers, carers, volunteers, sports leaders |
Further details regarding these events available from Fiona Hall fhall@disabilitysportyorkshire.org or telephone: 01924 372382
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Contact a Family campaign against tax credit cuts
A staggering 149,000 disabled children could be affected by the tax credit cuts next year. Contact a Family is leading the campaign against the cuts, calling on the Chancellor to rethink the cuts for disabled children. If you agree and and wish to add your name to the petition please do so here http://bit.ly/1PthLlL .
For more information including The Sun article on the numbers of disabled children affected, please see http://www.cafamily.org.uk/
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Kirklees Autism Show – 11th November 2015, 1 – 5pm
Kirklees Council is holding its third annual Kirklees Autism Show. This year the event is being held at the John Smith Stadium on Wednesday, 11 November 2015 from 1pm-5pm.
There will be an opportunity to speak to professionals to find out more about things that are important to people on the autism spectrum, such as employment, transition, housing, leisure activities, diagnosis, activities, education and much more.
There are 50 stalls, covering:
- Local autism support groups and other SEN support groups
- Careers and employment advice
- Activity providers
- Further education
- Council and local health services
- West Yorkshire Police
- Housing advice
- Assistive Technology
- National autism charities
- Volunteering opportunities
- Diagnosis information
To book a place at the event, visit http://autismshow2015.eventbrite.co.uk/ or call 01484 221000 and ask for Debbie Whitehead.
Visit Kirklees Council’s autism web page at www.kirklees.gov.uk/autism
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