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Roald Dahl Workshop Day with Dark Horse Theatre
Dark Horse Theatre have another opportunity during the half term period. We publicised Roald Dahl workshops for 11 – 18 yr olds, more on that HERE – but now an extra session for adults (18+) with learning disabilities has been added to the programme!
It is free of charge and takes place on Thursday 30th October at The Lawrence Batley Theatre from 10.00am to 3.00pm.
The details are below, please contact Dark Horse directly for further info >>
Dark Horse announce flushbunking fun this October!
Dark Horse Theatre, based at the Lawrence Batley Theatre here in Huddersfield, are running Roald Dahl themed activities for young people in Kirklees with a learning disability during the October half term break. The activities are funded by KMC and free to participants – however unlike the advertised age range these sessions are only available to 11-18 year olds. Please contact Dark Horse directly for further information on these swishwifflingly scrumdiddlyumptious sessions!
Shabang! 2013 Calendar featuring signs & symbols
COMING SOON – a fabulous unique calendar put together by Huddersfield’s Shabang! Theatre Adventures – a creative arts project working with families and children with additional needs.
The 2013 calendar features fantastic pictures of little stars in typical Shabang! style all supported by signs and symbols!
The calendar will retail at £9.99 with all profits going directly to fund the brilliant projects that Shabang! offer.
Here’s a sneak preview of some of our HDSSG stars in December….
That’s Christmas sorted then!!
Drama Sessions for children with Down Syndrome from Shabang! Theatre Adventures
Offers weekly drama sessions for children with Down Syndrome. Based at the Watershed in Slaithwaite, Huddersfield ‘Up Club’ runs on a Monday evening.
The sessions aim to improve communication skills, build self esteem and enhance social confidence. To find out more and to see the club in action visit Shabang! Theatre Adventures by clicking the logo above!
Manasamitra – South Asian arts opportunity for 14+ with learning disability
WOULD YOU LIKE TO LIKE TO COME ALONG AND HAVE FUN WITH MANASAMITRA AND ENJOY A NEW ART ACTIVITY IN NORTH OR SOUTH KIRKLEES – OR DO YOU KNOW SOMEONE WHO WOULD????
An exciting new project is developing in Kirklees and will be formally launched in two separate events; one in North Kirklees on 23rd March 2012 at Dewsbury Town Hall between 1-3pm and the other on 26th March 2012 in Huddersfield Town Hall between 1-3pm.
This project, which is part of South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust’s Creative Minds Strategy, is designed for people over the age of 14 living with a physical/learning disability in Kirklees. The project aims to bring together the unique approaches used within the arts, sports, leisure and cultural sector to develop creative activities for people accessing healthcare services and to create fun and enjoyable activities for all participants.
MANASAMITRA the highly successful South Asian Arts organisation based in Dewsbury, have been formally chosen as a creative partner by South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. As a partner Manasamitra are part of a strong, growing infrastructure of community organisations who are working with the Trust to provide creative projects for people who use Trust services.
The project is open access which means that everyone over age of 14 with a physical/learning disability can come along and try out Bollywood dancing, Indian arts and crafts, and musical instruments including drumming.
As you are aware the Trust provides NHS services to the people of Barnsley, Calderdale, Kirklees and Wakefield and is committed to the use of creative approaches to in health service. Current health and social care research shows that creative approaches can achieve high quality outcomes for people who use health services to increase self-esteem, provide a sense of purpose, develop social skills, help community integration and improve service users’ quality of life.
Additionally the Trust aims to support voluntary and community organisations, like Manasamitra, to deliver, in partnership with Trust staff, a variety of creative projects to the people who use Trust services and their carers.
If you would you like to be part of this stimulating new initiative and participate in visual arts, dance and music which will be delivered in North and South Kirklees throughout 2012 then come along to either of the launch events, where you will be made most welcome and where you can experience the rhythms, movements, colour and sounds of India – right here in Kirklees.
For more information on this exciting development contact Manasamitra on 01924 694192 or info@manasamitra.com
Up Club Theatre Trip
Members of the ‘Up Club’ – a weekly drama and communication sessions for older children with Down Syndrome, along with their families, had a day trip to see Annie at the West Yorkshire Playhouse in Leeds. This opportunity was made possible by the wonderful work of Shabang! and the Happy Days Charity. A fabulous time was had by all!