Category Archives: Good Information

Yorkshire and Humber Regional Participation Forum meeting last week at Northorpe Hall Trust

PCAN and TEAM (wakefield) joint hosted the Yorkshire and Humber Regional Participation Forum meeting last week at Northorpe Hall Trust. We shared some really positive information with other parent/carer forums from round the region and got to see our pop … Continue reading

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Specialist Autism Services Kirklees

SAS provide specialist services supporting adults with Autism and Asperger’s syndrome. They are currently based at the Methodist Mission on Lord Street in the center of Huddersfield. SAS have been operating from this site for the last three years and … Continue reading

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Autism good practice guide for colleges

A guide to help colleges support students with autism has been launched by the charity Ambitious about Autism. Called Creating inclusive colleges for learners with autism, it focuses on good practice at eight colleges across the UK which have implemented … Continue reading

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New Goalball Club

The Federation of Disability Sports Organisations, in partnership with Kirklees Council, is in the process of setting up a new Goalball Club. (Goalball is a game played by Visually Impaired Players, although sighted players are also welcome). The target age … Continue reading

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Sleep Success Workshop, Huddersfield. Monday 10th December 9.30am to 2.30pm

Parent places are Free, to book a place please email bookings@thechildrenssleepcharity.org.uk The workshop is delivered by a highly experienced sleep practitioner and looks at behavioural aspects of sleep.  This training is ideal for family support workers, portage home visitors, health practitioners, … Continue reading

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Dark Horse 2 year foundation acting course – spaces available

Contact Sally Marshall, Creative Manager, 01484 484441 for more details www.darkhorsetheatre.co.uk  

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November's Autism Friendly Film Screening – Sunday 11th November at 11:30am

Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted is November’s Autism Friendly Film Screening at over 80 ODEONs across the UK and Ireland on Sunday 11th November, 11:30am.. Check here for your nearest showing and for tickets!

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PCAN Annual General Meeting 26th November 2012 at Ashiqs, Dewsbury

PCAN will hold their first Annual General Meeting on Monday 26th November 2012 at 7.30pm.  It will take place at Aromas Indian Restaurant (formerly known as Ashiqs), 58-60 Bradford Road, Dewsbury, WF13 2DU. The venue will be closed to the … Continue reading

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Timetable of Children's activities over half term in Kirklees

Children with a Disability service have produced this timetable of activities over the October half term.   Please contact the providers directly if you need more information or Children with a Disability Service – 01924 326438

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Flame Club, new multisports sessions for 14+ children

A new sport club for children with a disability starting 27/10/12, every Saturday 12-2 at the Deighton Sports Arena for children 14+ See flyer for contact details, booking essential

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