Category Archives: Good Information

Free courses for Carers in 2016

If you are a carer who looks after a family member, partner or friend in need of help because they are ill, frail, suffer from memory loss or have dementia, a disability, mental health problem or an alcohol or substance … Continue reading

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Huddersfield Examiner Charity Challenge 2016

The Examiner Charity Challenge 2016 is an opportunity for people to raise money for many different charities. Last year’s event raised over £11,000 and your challenge is to beat that figure. Whether you decide to enjoy our beautiful countryside walking, … Continue reading

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Activity sessions for young people with additional needs – Spring 2016

A number of fun and interesting activities are taking place this spring. Bumpy are running motorcycle and off-road driving sessions for young people with additional needs aged 8 – 19yrs.  Three sessions are running on Tuesday 31st May 2016. To … Continue reading

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Learning Disability Week events in Kirklees 20th – 26th June 2016

Learning Disability Week is  being celebrated between 20th – 26th June 2016.  Events and competitions are taking place, including: Inclusive Football event Picnic in Greenhead Park Award ceremony for outstanding achievement by people with learning disabilities Photography competition Awareness raising … Continue reading

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Safe Places Update April 2016

Safe Places are designated places where you can report hate crime and seek help or support. Please click on the image below to see the latest list of safe places for Kirklees and there is also information about a new … Continue reading

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Autism Assessments in Kirklees

Please see below details from local Clinical Commissioning Groups about changes to speed up the Autism Assessment process: (more information can be found on their briefing Briefing – PCAN 27 6 13) Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs) in Kirklees have appointed … Continue reading

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New course from Dark Horse Theatre starting September 2016

Following the success of their Studio A course this year, Dark Horse is excited to be launching a brand new Foundation Actor Training Course (F1), starting in September 2016. The course will take place each Tuesday and Thursday, 10am-3pm,  during term … Continue reading

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Exciting new project for adults with learning disabilities in Kirklees

The BLUE SKY TEAM is a new project run by Groundwork.  It provide the opportunity to take part in a range of environmental activities and the chance to learn basic IT skills for 12 weeks. Please click on the images … Continue reading

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Easter 2016 multi-sports sessions for children with additional needs

Kirklees Council has commissioned Sport Works to deliver free inclusive multi-sports sessions for children with additional needs over the Easter holidays.   These group sessions will aim to be  fun and stimulating – promoting physical well-being. Sessions for different age groups … Continue reading

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Bollywood Dance Event on 12th March 2016, in Huddersfield

Come along to a fun Bollywood dance session – where you can learn some steps and dress up in scarves and sashes that will be provided. It takes place on Saturday 12th March 2016 10am – 11am at the Yorkshire … Continue reading

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