More2do are offering fun activities on weekends for young people with mild learning disabilities or ASD.
They are holding an open day on Friday 27th May 2.30 – 4.30pm. At Waverley Cafe, Waverley Road Huddersfield.
For more details please contact Shelley on 01484 340811 or email: shelley.lane@mencapinkirklees.org.uk
A fantastic day of entertainment, dancing, classic cars and
motorbikes, and people in Vintage dress. This year they even have a vintage
ice-cream van and a vintage mobile hair salon! Not to mention a fly past by
a Lancaster bomber, part of the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight.
For more details please visit: http://batleyvintageday.co.uk/
An inclusive tennis event is taking place at Greenhead park on 22nd June 2016 between 10am – 2pm, as part of Learning Disability Week.
This is a great opportunity to try out tennis and learn some new skills.
Inclusive tennis is about making tennis available to everyone. It’s about creating awareness of tennis as a great way to keep fit and have fun, no matter what age you are, your tennis ability or other challenges you face.
Qualified coaches will be leading the tennis activities alongside volunteers who may also lead multi-sport activities.
Why not bring a picnic along to enjoy in the park, and have a chat to some of the stall holders when you’re not holding your racket!
Facilities
There are toilets and two cafes situated in the park itself which are available for public use.
Contact
West Yorkshire Sport. Email: abbi.andiyapan@yorkshiresport.org or phone: 01484 234093
Wheelpower are running a free course on Tuesday 7th June 2016 at Newsome High School 3.30pm – 6pm.
It is for anyone who supports wheelchair users within education.
The aims of the course are for you to:
APPLICATION PROCESS: Please e-mail Linda Stacey on lstacey@newsomehigh.kirklees.sch.uk with your name, organisation, job title and mobile phone number.
CLOSING DATE: Thursday 26TH May (or when the course is fully booked, if sooner). A maximum of 20 places are available.
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 misuse problem there are courses and programmes to help.
Kirklees Council offer the following courses:
Looking after me programme
Looking after me is a course for adults who care for someone living with a long-term health condition or disability. It is about carers making time to look after their own health needs and aims to help them to take more control of their situation and make a difference to their life. The course covers:
Presented in an informal group setting of up to 15 carers the course consists of 7 weekly sessions which last approximately 2.5 hours and run throughout the year across Kirklees. On completion of the course you are able to attend a monthly support group.
Course dates
Dewsbury Town Hall 2016 dates
Tuesday 26th January 2016 to 8th March 2016 1:00pm – 3.30pm
Thursday 21st April – 2nd June 10 to 12.30pm
Friday 16th September to 28th October 10 to 12.30
Huddersfield Town Hall 2016 dates
Tuesday 10th May – 28th June 10 to 12.30pm
Thursday 22nd September – 3rd November 1pm to 3.30pm
Carer journey sessions
Alongside the successful looking after me course, they now have three additional carer journey sessions to support you in your caring role. These sessions aim to provide you with information and support to help you improve your emotional and physical well-being.
For more details or to book a place please apply online through Kirklees Council.
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, horse riding or taking part in the Teddy Bear Hunt (also suitable for wheelchairs), it’s a chance for healthy exercise and to have the satisfaction of raising money for your chosen charity.
To enter, download and fill in the form below.
Examiner Charity Challenge 2016 entry form.pdf
You can either return it to charitychallenge@examiner.co.uk, post it with a stamped addressed envelope to Examiner Charity Challenge, Pennine Business Park, Longbow Close, Bradley Road, Hudderfield HD2 1GQ.
Or you can sponsorship form along with you on Sunday, May 15 to register for your chosen event.
Please let us know by emailing info@pcankirklees.org if any of you would like to do this challenge to support PCAN Kirklees!
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 book a place please telephone 01924 470432 or visit www.bumpy.org.uk.
Compass Bridge are holding short breaks for young people with additional needs aged 8 – 18yrs, at their venue in Elland. Activities include woodwork, kayaking , archery and climbing. Please click on the relevant image below for more details. To book a place please print off and complete an application form.
Sport Works are running multi-sports sessions for young people on Wednesday 1st and Friday 3rd June 2016 at Colne Valley High School. The morning sessions are for children aged 8 – 12yrs and the afternoon sessions for young people aged 13 – 19yrs. For more details please Email: simon@sportworksltd.co.uk or call 01274 800 547.
KVIN say ‘Yes to Yoga’ – new classes for blind and partially sighted people
KVIN are running yoga classes tailored to needs of blind/partially sighted people classes are funded by Morrisons. After a recent taster class one participant said ‘I didn’t think I would be able to understand the teacher but she explained what she wanted us to do and gently adjusted our posture if needed. It was very relaxing and I met some new friends too.’
Classes are small (maximum 10 people) beginners welcome. All abilities catered for. Cost £5 per session pay as you go or £45 for 10 sessions paid in advance. Refreshments included. The first 10 week of sessions will be held on Thursdays 2.00 to 3.30 starting April 21st at Age UK, 12 New Street, Huddersfield, HD1 2AR (between HSBC and Natwest banks).
These sessions may be for people aged 18yrs+ but you can find out more more information or book a place by contacting: Pauline Nugent, Volunteer and Events Coordinator
Mobile: 07982 434019 (Monday to Friday)
Email: pauline.nugent@kvin.org.uk
Learning Disability Week is being celebrated between 20th – 26th June 2016. Events and competitions are taking place, including:
Please click on the images below for more details.
Yorkshire Music Club welcome children and young people with any level of hearing loss to play music.
Sessions are running throughout Spring and take place at the 1855 Building, Discovery Road, Halifax.
Please click on the images below for more details about the Yorkshire Music Club and a full list of sessions.
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