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National Diversity Awards – TV premier tonight
The National Diversity Awards premier tonight on the Community Channel at 11pm. We have heard that a local organisation called Shabang were nominated by lots of parents and may be up for an award!
Fledglings – suppliers of practical products that help improve the lives of disabled children
Fledglings is a national charity that finds and sells products that improve the lives of disabled children and their families. They specialise in providing practical products which help address everyday problems faced by children and young people with disabilities, including unusual items … Continue reading
Help with fuel bills and keeping warm at home
Contact a Family have lots of useful information about financial help with fuel bills and tips for keeping warm at home. A list of financial schemes and grants, including The Warm Home Discount Scheme and Cold Weather Payments, can be … Continue reading
Counting the Costs Campaign – get involved
Contact a Family recently launched their Counting the Costs campaign to ease the financial pressure on families with disabled children. They are asking parents and carers to send a campaign email to your MP to ask them for their support. Contact a Family … Continue reading
Can I tell you about ADHD? A guide for friends, family and professionals
In this illustrated book, Ben invites you to learn about ADHD, what it is and how it feels. He explains how he was diagnosed, the ways he has learnt to relieve his symptoms and how friends and adults at home … Continue reading
Action for Blind People – 2015 theatre trip to see James and the Giant Peach
Action for Blind People would like to invite you to an audio described performance of ‘James and the Giant Peach’. Fly away this winter on an amazing expedition with Roald Dahl’s hero James, his new-found garden bug friends and one … Continue reading
Kirklees Council Budget Consultation – questions relating to Kirklees Music School Service
Kirklees Council is now in the second stage of public consultation over proposed budget options and ideas for 2015-2018. Kirklees Music School (KMS), its Music Centres, tuition and the service they offer to 7,000 children and 200 schools will be … Continue reading
Tickets available from Cerebra – to see a relaxed performance of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
The performance takes place on: Sunday 4th January 2015, 1pm. At the: Carriageworks Theatre, Millennium Square, Leeds, LS2 3AD. Event Description (from Cerebra) This is the relaxed performance of the show. This small theatre offers a wonderful pantomime experience for our children. … Continue reading
Families of Eating Disorder Sufferers (FEDS) – upcoming events
The next FEDS meeting is on 03 December 2014 and the FEDS Christmas meal is on Friday 5th December 2014. If you wish to contact FEDS to book a place or for further details please visit their website: http://www.fedskirklees.org/default.html
Inclusive Walks in December 2014
Experience Community are running two walks at Oakwell Hall Country Park on the first two Thursdays in December. These walks are open to anyone and are suitable for wheelchair users. Venue: Please meet in the main hall car park at … Continue reading
