The Opening Doors Directory

Inclusive Directory of Sport, Physical and Social Activity in Kirklees

Do you need teamwear or staff uniform? FBT provides a wide range of sports clothing, and for every sale generated by Disability Sport , a % is donated back to support our projects and events in the region. https://www.fbtsports.co.uk/category/disability-sports-yorkshire

Contact Fiona Hall for further details fhall@disabilitysporty orkshire.org

This directory is brought to you by the Opening Doors Kirklees Project, a collaboration between Disability Sport Yorkshire, and Leonard Cheshire Disability, funded by Kirklees Council

Need Help getting People in Kirklees More Active, or out and about? Contact Fiona Hall, Opening Doors Kirklees Project Disability Sport Yorkshire [email protected] or Lorraine Wrigley [email protected]

Additional useful information available at: https://www.kirkleeslocaloffer.org.uk/#/

Want to chat about issues for disabled people, older people, long term conditions, mental health in Kirklees? #jointheconversation The new online community for Kirklees https://kirklees-forum.org.uk/

Organisations and Clubs

Actionnaires- Address Actionnaires visit different venues within Kirklees [email protected] www.actionforblindpeople.org.uk Activities Our Actionnaries clubs offer a range of activities and ensure children of all abilities can take part regardless of their vision. Who can attend Blind or partially sighted (under 8’s must be accompanied by an adult). Siblings or a friend are also welcome to come along. Affiliation Details Action for Blind People.

Almondbury Disabled Leisure Group 97 Social and leisure club for disabled people and their carers who live in Almondbury and district. Activities include speakers, bingo, coffee and biscuits on Tuesdays all year, cards and dominos on Wednesdays from October to March, and regular trips between April and November. Contacts Mary Sharpe 137 Fernside Avenue Almondbury Huddersfield HD5 8PW [email protected] 07782 414932

Ambitions for Kirklees 89 Shillbank Lane WF14 OQW Phone 01924 491148 [email protected] www.ambitions4Kirklees.co.uk Activities Ambitions is a reregistered Community Interest Company (CIC) committed to empower and building the skills for work and independent living of young people and adults with learning difficulties and disabilities through practical experiences and supported work placements within their own local community and culture. Session Details / Cost Call for the Details Age / Target Group - Adults with a disability

Aspire – St John’s Birkby Friendly, welcoming and relaxed weekly community group for people of retirement age and over. Planned program of events includes guest speakers, local authors, storyteller, pottery classes, local history talks and much more! All welcome for a fresh hot drink and a biscuit, and great opportunities for friendship and informal support. You can find us on facebook on https://www.facebook.com/AspireStJohns Group runs at St John's Church Birkby 10am-12pm most Thursdays. Cost - £1.50 voluntary donation per session. Website http://www.stjohnsbirkby.org.uk/aspire/ Contacts Susanna Shotter [email protected] 07542771518

Aspire – Christchurch Woodhouse Friendly, welcoming and relaxed weekly community group for older people. Planned program of events includes guest speakers, local authors, storytellers, pottery classes, local history talks and much more! All welcome for a fresh hot drink and a biscuit, and great opportunities for friendship and informal support. Chestnut Centre, 2a Chestnut St, Huddersfield HD2 1HJ Tuesdays 10:30 - 12noon Contact Stella on 07522 449969, or [email protected] for more information. Stella Goodchild [email protected] 07522 449969

Batley Cricket Club Womens Health and Wellbeing Group Purlwell Hall Road, Batley, WF17 7NZ Womens Health and Wellbeing group Weekly arts and crafts, sewing – for socially isolated women. Cost £1 per person Contact - Yasmin Patel, Volunteer, 07894208752, [email protected]

Batley and District Mencap Society Contact Details John Dewhurst 49 Latham Lane Gomersal Cleakheaton BD19 4AL Phone 01274870202 Email:[email protected] Website www.batleymencap.co.uk Activities Social and games evening Mondays 7-8pm (£1) Swimming Tuesdays 8-9pm (£2) Who Can Attend? Adults with learning disabilities Batley Old People’s Centre

Movement and Games - Mondays 10.30- 12 noon Crafts - Wednesdays 1.00 – 2.30pm Crochet - Thursdays 10.20 – 11.30 beginners welcome, please bring yarn. Singing for Fun – Fortnightly on Wednesdays 1.30 -3.30 Batley Old People’s Centre, Upper Commercial Street, Batley WF17 5DP [email protected]

Batley Owls For people over 50 years of age. Activities such as table tennis, badminton, short mat bowls, aerobics, pilates, line dancing, swimming and board games. Meet: Fridays - please see website for details of times and activities.. Website http://www.kal.org.uk/batley-sports Contacts Batley Sports and Tennis Centre Batley Owls 4 Life Windmill Lane Howden Clough Batley WF17 0QD [email protected] 01924 565059

Organisation: Bradley Park Golf Course

Activities and Times Inclusive Golf Sessions for people of all ability available via arrangement. Tri Golf sessions for beginners . Extreme Golf for more experienced players Foot golf Two one-hour-long sessions for people who have Parkinsons on Friday mornings. Location Bradley Park Golf Course and Driving Range Bradley Road Huddersfield HD2 1PZ Who can participate: ages and area Disabled individuals, groups of disabled people Balls which contain bells are not provided, but visually impaired people may bring their own. Minimum age 6 Under 18s must be accompanied by adults.

Charges Disabled players pay the same prices as other people. There are no charges for people who assist disabled players as long as they don’t play. Contact Details Tel: 01484 766093 Bradley Golf Course website

Buddies Scheme Address Mencap in Kirklees Brunswick House, 33 East Street, Lindley, Huddersfield HD3 3ND Contact Details 01484 340811 Carol Haigh Tel:01484340811/Fax:01484340822 Website www.mencapinkirklees.org.uk Helps people with learning difficulties access leisure and social activities with a volunteer who has similar interests.

Organisation: British Inclusive Golf Activities and Times Inclusive golf People can arrange one-to-one taster sessions in their area. Some taster sessions in group environments are also held.. Location There is not a central location Who can participate: ages and area Anybody with a disability Charges Taster sessions are free. Some clubs may charge for the use of their courses. Contact Details Kevin Booth [email protected] telephone number: 07722 524673

Organisation: Bumpy Motorcycle Activity Centre Activities and Times Motorcycling Buggy rides Tuesdays during the summer holidays Location Bumpy Ltd, Howden Clough Industrial Estate, Road, Birstall, WF17 0JB

Who can participate: ages and area Disabled people under 19 who are able to balance themselves and gget themselves onto bikes or into buggies, or who bring carers who can assist them with those aspects of participation. Hoists not provided. Charges £5 Contact Details Tel:01924 470432 [email protected] www.bumpy.org.uk/

Café Jaxx Brian Jackson House, Huddersfield Monday – Friday 9.30am – 2.30pm Community Café is run by a team of volunteers. Hot drinks, cold snacks, lightmeals. Also available buffets and refreshments to rooms booked at Brian Jackson House.

Organisation: Central Stars Activities and Times Wednesdays 18:00-21:00 Thursdays 17:00-20:00

Location Central Youth Club Prospect Street Springwood Huddersfield HD1 2NX Who can participate: ages and area Young people who have learning Disabilities or autism aged 13-19 on Wednesdays, and aged 8-12 on Thursdays Charges £3 per participant Contact Details tel 01484 435127 mob 07712896462 email [email protected]

Chair Exercise Class Address Huddersfield Town Hall Contact Details Dennis Killin 014184 460568 Activities Chair exercise for elderly/people/people with disabilities. Session Details Wednesday 1:30pm to 2.30pm Who can attend? Session currently running at capacity, but anyone interested should ring for details. Cost £1.50 per session.

Cloverleaf Advocacy Address Kirklees Advocacy Office 26 Bond Street WF13 1HF Contact details Email:[email protected] Phone:01924438444 Fax:01924438444 Sarah Roberts Website www.cloverleaf-advocacy.co.uk/ Other information

We provide person centred advocacy services for people with mental health needs, people with learning disabilities, people with physical or sensory impairments, acquired brain inquiry older people and carers. This includes self-advocacy and service user involvement initiatives.

Organisation: Valley Yoga for Health Self Help Group Activities and Times Yoga on Wednesdays 10:30-12:30 Location united churches Elms Building, road Cowlersley Huddersfield Who can participate: ages and area Disabled adults from the Charges £5 per participant per session Contact Details 01484 310075

Community Connections A range of services and groups for isolated older people including the “It’s Only Me” Befriending Service. Also includes dementia friendly drop in groups. Christine Wilson Service Manager Yorkshire Children's Centre Brian Jackson House New North Parade Huddersfield, HD1 5JP Telephone: 01484 519988 Ext 206 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.yorkshirechildrenscentre.org.uk

Creative Minds Various arts, sports and social projects for people with disabilities and mental illness, including cricket and football, plus art projects. [email protected]

Alex Feather Creative Minds Development Co-ordinator www.creativemindsuk.com developing creative approaches in our health services South Partnership NHS Foundation Trust The Mezannine Folly Hall Mills St Thomas Road Huddersfield HD1 3LT 01484 343150 or 0782-7232698

Comic Crazy IQ Gaming, 23 Byram St, Huddersfield HD1 1DR David Curry 07958768053 [email protected] No website available Are you interested in drawing comics? * All drawing levels welcome * Group activities * Discussions about existing comic book characters * No targets, no pressure, it’s to have some fun 18+ Wednesday 3.00 til 5.00pm Free Adults aged 18+ N/A This is an informal social group, not led by an organisation, so come along and be part of something new and exciting! Please get in touch first to arrange attending the group. Organisation: Dark Horse Ignite Activities and Times Dance-based drama, acting and movement End of term performances Location Brian Jackson House, New North Parade, Huddersfield, HD1 5JP Who can participate: ages and area People who have autism from 9:00-10:30 People who have learning disabilities from 10:45-12:15

Charges £2 per session Contact Details Amy Cunningham 01484 484441 [email protected]

Organisation: Different Strokes Activities and Times General activities to help with rehabilitation Location Dewsbury Business Centre 9 Wellington Rd East Dewsbury WF13 1HF

Who can participate: ages and area Stroke survivors of working age Charges

Contact Details Contact Sue Lerums 07597 805056 [email protected]

Dial Wood Carriage Driving Flockton RDA Stables, Flockton Audrey Honeyman 0845 450 7138 Address 29 New Hall Way, Flockton, WF4 Contact Audrey Honeyman [email protected] Contact Number 01924 849368 OR 07905 331917 Website www.dialwood.btck.co.uk Description of activity / session Carriage driving with specially adapted carriages or horse care and brushing/walking ponies. All supervised with fully trained volunteers. Good fun and unique experience. Age group All ages Day(s) / Time Tuesday, Thursday or Sunday afternoon - must book in advance

Cost £8 Who can attend All people who have a need, ranging from mental health to physical/learning disabilities Membership / Affiliation Details. We are a member group of the Riding for the Disabled Association incorporating Carriage Driving charity number 244108 Other information We also support volunteers who, with training can help us to run sessions. All ages are welcome and we are an Approved Activity Provider for The Duke of Edinburgh Award

Organisation: Deighton Bright Stars Table Tennis Club Activities and Times Table tennis on Saturdays 2-3:30 except first Saturday of month Location Deighton Sports Arena, Deighton Road HD2 1PJ Who can participate: ages and area All disabilities minimum age 8 Charges £3 Contact Details Paul Simpson 01484304856, 07879248635

Deightontt.club

The Denby Dale Centre Unit 6 Springfield Mill, Norman Road, Denby Dale, Huddersfield, HD8 8TH, UK 01484 860077 https://www.ddc.org.uk/activities The Denby Dale Centre co-ordinates numerous activities for older people/ socially isolated people, including: Memory group, Ring and Ride, Live life, Film Group, and Computer training. Activities are held at various locations across Kirklees. Cost – depends on activity

Do Your Thing Do Your Thing is a project for adults (18+) with learning disabilities or autism running throughout the Kirklees area. The project helps people share all the things they enjoy and feel passionate about and then supports them to connect with others who feel the same. ContactMark Finch 07525 669 603 [email protected]

Experience Community Experience Community CIC, The Civic Basement New Street, . HD7 5AB Contact Craig Grimes [email protected] Tel:07958591841 Website http:/www.experiencecommunity.co.uk/ Activities

A not for profit CIC that helps disabled people and the wider community access the countryside through short taster sessions, longer rambles/ rides and residential breaks, using specialised equipment such as Mountain Trikes and Mountain Hand Cycles/ adapted cycles. We run regular taster and training sessions so that people can build up their skills, strength and confidence, and they can then come on longer rides with us. Additionally we campaign for improved access to the countryside for disabled people with disabilities, helping to inform policy at a strategy level. Cost Day trips start from £2.50, contact for full details of destination and pricing. Who can attend: Anybody with a disability or older people.

Dirt Busters Highfields Community Centre and Mencap Waverley Hall Mrs Begum 07415964048 None available No website available Muzamil loves cars and has set up Dirt Busters to help his local community by getting a few friends together to put the shine back into your dirty cars and vehicles. So if your vehicles are less than sparkling (shame on you!) or you would like to help Muzamil bust some dirt then please do get in touch. 18+ Wednesdays 12.30pm at Highfields and 12.00 at Waverley Hall (alternate weeks) Free Adults aged 18+ N/A This is an informal social group, not led by an organisation, so come along and be part of something new and exciting! Please get in touch first to arrange attending the group.

Disability Sport Yorkshire Denhale Ave,Wakefield WF2 9EF Hours: Open today · 9am–5pm Contact Details Tel:01924372382 Email:[email protected] Website www.disabilitysportyorkshire.org Activities DSY develops and promotes sporting opportunities for disabled people in the Yorkshire region, including running projects, delivering training, and a comprehensive events programme. It also runs the Denhale Active Recreation Centre in Wakefield, a disability friendly venue. Session Details Over 30 Annual Competitive events in the year. Cost - Depends on event Age group - All ages

Who attend? All ages and disabilities covered, with some restrictions at some events. Other information Events programme and news available on www.disabilitysportyorkshire.org

Eye Clinic Liaison Officer (ECLO) Service, part of RNIB Eye Clinic, Acre Mills Outpatients, Huddersfield Royal Infirmary, Acre Street, Huddersfield, HD3 3EB and Eye Clinic, Dewsbury District Hospital, Halifax Road, Dewsbury, WF13 4HS Alice Elliott – Huddersfield. Matthew Hill - Dewsbury Alice – 01484 343 228. Matthew – 01924 512 459 [email protected] and [email protected] www.rnib.org.uk Practical and emotional support for anyone affected by sight loss. We provide information on remaining independent, the latest assistive technology, benefits and concessions, education, employment and leisure opportunities, eye conditions, emotional support and the process of becoming registered with a visual impairment. We are also make referrals out to services in the local area. All ages – adults and children All day - Monday to Friday Anyone impacted by sight loss – including carers, friends and family Referrals and self-referrals welcome. Free of charge

Fun and Games! Med One Restaurant, 10-12 Westgate, Huddersfield HD1 1NN Jamie Bantham and Luke Miller Luke 07547906412 Jamie 07899395245 Meet up with others to play video games in a safe, friendly and comfortable environment. 18+ Tuesdays 3 til 5pm Free This is an informal social group, not led by an organisation, so come along and be part of something new and exciting! Please get in touch first to arrange attending the group.

Fruit Bowl Kings Bar, King St, Huddersfield Nathan 07899 244 100 Would you like to get out and socialise more? Make new friends? Then please come to our LGBT Social Group. Tuesdays 6.30 til 8.30pm with the option of joining the LGBT night at the Kings Bar later Free Adults aged 18+ This is an informal social group, not led by an organisation, so come along and be part of something new and exciting! Please get in touch first to arrange attending the group.

Game On! IQ Gaming, 23 Byram St, Huddersfield HD1 1DR Michael Scott 07980439808 [email protected] Do you enjoy playing board games? Would you like to make new friends? Then come along to our games group! Tuesday 6.00 til 8.00pm Adults aged 18+ This is an informal social group, not led by an organisation, so come along and be part of something new and exciting! Please get in touch first to arrange attending the group.

Get Active Huddersfield Leisure Spring Grove St, Huddersfield HD1 4BP Phone: 01484 766269 Activities A day time session full of different activities including: warm water swimming, aqua fit class,multi sports,tennis,dance excerise class,table tennis, football skills,badminton and other sports.Floatsation equipment is avaible to be use in this session and all public swimming at this centre. Session Details Mondays and Thursdays 10:30am – 15:00pm, participants can come to this session at what time suits them best. Some activities such as football skills.warm water swimming, aqua fit and dance exercise class are timetabled, contact the centre for this information. Cost Pay on entry, cheaper with KAL card. Booking in advance recommended. Call for further information. Who can attend Anybody is welcome to attend.

Get Creative (Creative Minds) Huddersfield Mission, 3-13 Lord Street, Huddersfield, HD1 1QA A mix of art, music, creative writing and cook and eat sessions that provide opportunities for social engagement, confidence building and the learning of new skills. Who’s it for? Everyone! When and where? Various weekly sessions Contact Paul Bridges on 01484 421461 or [email protected]

Good Mood Football (Creative Minds) The Zone, St Andrews’ Road, Huddersfield, HD1 6PT. Football sessions for people who have accessed Mental Health Services Contact Mark Wisbey on 07833 437 561 email [email protected] Open to all Trust service users 18+, carers/staff, and external organisations Cost tbc

Growing Works ‘Sprout’ session Growing Works, 4 The Knowle, Shipley, Huddersfield HD8 8EA Contact Details Tel:07982920160 or 01484 606506 Activities - Gardening, den building, wildlife, investigation and cooking fun.

Holme Valley Stroke Support Group Social and support group for stroke survivors and their families. Themed talks and activities. Meets first Thursday every month at Methodist Church Contact Ruth Thomas [email protected] 0775771074

Huddersfield Deaf Club Address Huddersfield Deaf Centre 53a Trinity Street Huddersfield HD1 4DN Contact Details Tel: 01484 542713 Website www.facebook.com/huddersfieldddc Activities Social Club/meeting place for Deaf/Hearing Impaired people. Session Details – contact via Facebook

Huddersfield Tennis and Squash Club Address Cemetery Road Edgerton Huddersfield HD1 5NF Contact Details Telephone:01484 422541 Email:[email protected] Website www.hltsc.co.uk/contact.htm Activities Huddersfield Lawn and Tennis Squash club is inclusive in its approach,and provides disability friendly session in Tennis, Padel and Squash. Session Details - Call for information.

Huddersfield Town Ability Counts The Zone, St Andrew’s Rd, Huddersfield HD1 6PT 01484 484134 Football sessions for people with learning disabilities,plus teams. Tues 5-6pm 18+ Affiliated to West Riding County FA Contact Colan Leung WRCFA 0113 282 122 Mob 07540127683

Inclusive Bollywood Dance Class The Zone St Andrew's Rd, Huddersfield HD1 6PT Salma Zaman 0797-400-8239 [email protected] www.salmasbollywoodacademy.com Inclusive female only Bollywood dance class. A seated and standing version of the dance activity and differentiation is offered throughout the class to meet learner needs. The teacher is Makaton, Intensive Interaction, Cause and Effect and Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) trained, to help support her learners All welcome open class (at the moment) First lesson is on Sunday March 25th 2018 5-6pm. This is a 6 week course ONLY Another 6 weeks course starts on Sunday June 24th 2018 5-6pm £45.00 for a 6 week inclusive Bollywood Open to anyone with a learning disability and Autism, including someone attending with a carer (carer attends for FREE) and anyone in a wheelchair. If participants have medical needs or severe and complex individual needs then I recommend a discussion prior the class. This will ensure that I am putting everything in place to meet learner needs.

Please call or email to pre book your first session and If the participant has a communication passport or their own PECS then this would be useful to be aware off.

It’s Only Me Befriending Service Brian Jackson House, Huddersfield The Befriending Service is part of the Community Connections range of services and is free for any adults who are experiencing isolation and loneliness. This community based service is open to referrals from any local organisations and in addition people can self refer and families/neighbours are also welcome to do so Telephone number 01484 519988 ext 206 - Email: [email protected]

Kirkheaton Chair Exercise Group Chair Exercise and Social Group group Kirkheaton Community Centre, Fields Rise, Kirkheaton Wednesdays 2pm until 3.30 p.m. Who Can Attend? The core group are people who would not normally be able to go to a traditional gym either due to age, disability or lack of confidence. Cost £3 per session which includes refreshments, lots of laughs and really good company! Contact Lorna Idle [email protected] or [email protected] or phone numbers 01924 525528 or mobile 07526822899.

Kirklees and Calderdale Independent ME Support Group Support group for people with ME, running social activities and exercise sessions. Meetings held at various locations Contact via http://kimesg.co.uk/contact-connect

Kirklees Involvement Network Cloverleaf Advocacy, 9 Wellington Road East, WF13 1HF Sarah Roberts 07815161045 [email protected] Facebook: Kirklees Involvement Network Self- Advocacy Group for all adults with a learning disability in the Kirklees District. Meet every 6 weeks in Dewsbury at The Minster and in Huddersfield at The Methodist Mission Adults Thursdays Free Anyone with a learning disability and their supporters, staff, local organisations For up to date info follow us on facebook , or email Sarah. Part of Cloverleaf Advocacy.

Kirklees Goalball Club Address To be confirmed Contact Details Tel:07956126044 [email protected] Javed Mohammed, Chairperson Activities Goalball club for players with visual impairments. Session Details This club is currently seeking a new coach, and will resume in 2018 Affiliation Details Goalball Uk

Kirklees Sports Association for the Disabled Address Huddersfield Leisure Centre Contact Details MR R P Dyson 9 Coach House Drive Dalton Huddersfield HD5 8EG 01484 514552 Activities Sports include badminton, bowls, curling, swimming, football and table tennis. Session Details- Ring for details Age Group -All ages welcome.

Leisurely Lunch held at Jo Cox House, Batley Thursdays 11.30am - 1pm The cost is £4.50 / £5 per week depending on the meal & activities include bingo, raffle & guest speakers. Jo Cox House 90 Commercial Street Batley WF17 5DS Tel: (01924) 479082 www.yorkshirechildrenscentre.org.uk

Longwood Harriers Athletics Club Address Leeds Road Playing Fields/Leeds Road, Huddersfield HD2 1YY Contact Details David Owen – Secretary Tel:01484 426296 Email:[email protected] Website www.longwoodhac.org.uk Sessions Details Summer time training (April to September) Tuesdays & Thursdays 6.30pm to 8.30pm Winter time training (October-March) Cost Tuesdays &Thursdays – 6.30pm – 8pm £1.35 for under 17’s and £2.50 for 17 years plus Age group All Who can attend Sessions are open and inclusive to everybody. Other information

Lunch Club Brian Jackson House in Huddersfield on Wednesdays, same activities & from 11.30-1pm costs is £4.50 - to book contact reception on 01484 519988. Yorkshire Children's Centre Brian Jackson House, Huddersfield, 2 New North Parade, Huddersfield HD1 5JP Email: [email protected] Tel: 01484 519988

Luv2MeetU Hft Trust Ltd, Listonsheils Resource Centre, Bradford BD4 6DN Emma Chong 01274 655 956 / 07771837060 [email protected] www.luv2meetu.com/index.php/contact-us Luv2meetU is a friendship and dating agency for adults with a learning disability. We have weekly social events out and about in Kirklees including bowling, parties, meals out, shopping as well as day trips. We hold several Single Mingle events throughout the year and chaperone 1:1 dates when required. Different days/times each week. Annual membership. Individual activities are Pay as you Go Anyone with a Learning Disability, 18years+

Movement and Games in Chairs (MAGIC) Session Details Fire Station Friday 10am – 11am

Huddersfield Fire station Wednesday 1.15 – 2.15

Slaithwaite Fire Station Friday 11am – 12noon

Gentle seated exercise and social group at various locations across Kirklees Suitable for all ages, but at a pace to suit disabled or older people. Sessions from £1 including refreshments. Contact Details [email protected] Or contact the Sport and Physical Activity Team 01484 234141

Meltham Sports and Community Group Ltd Address Meltham Sports and Community Centre Mean Lane Meltham Holmfirth HD9 5QT Contact Details Paul White 01484 308995 Session Details Over 55’s Leisure and Activity Club –offers sports activities such as crown green bowling, indoor kurling, badminton,table tennis, cards, dominoes and quizzes 3 day a week. A lunch is also provided at the Tuesday session and pie and peas are offered in the winter to encourage people to attend the sessions. The club works with Freind2Freind and Bridgewood Trust. Members pay. Cost £1 contributions per session Age group Over 55s Other information The Meltham Sports and Community Centre is available to all 01484 850198

Men in Sheds Group Every Friday, behind Brian Jackson House, St George’s Sqare – alongside the Huddersfield Rail station (double black gates). 10am – 2pm Maintenance, gardening, woodwork, up-cycling. Social and support group for men. Contact Gez Walsh – [email protected] [email protected] 01484 519988

More2do Mencap in Kirklees, 33 East street, Lindley, Huddersfield, HD3 3ND Shelley Lane 01484 340811 [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/More2do.kirklees/ More2do offers young adults with mild learning disabilities/ASD conditions the chance to try new and exciting things through weekend monthly trips, members get the chance to make new life long friends, gain confidence, develop skills and try new activities. 18+ We meet Mondays in Huddersfield and Wednesdays in Mirfield to plan and socialise £3 weekly subs. £30 Monthly trip. Anyone with a mild learning disability who would like to have fun and make friends. Please contact Shelley Potential new members are welcome to join us for free on there first session.

North Kirklees Special Gymnastics Club Batley Sports and Recreation Centre , Cambridge Street Batley Alma Brambles 01924 848304 [email protected] The club was founded in 1988 with its aim and goal to offer children and young adults with special needs, with learning and or physical difficulties, an opportunity to improve their posture, motor skills and general health and wellbeing whilst participating in general gymnastics and other connected physical activities. Enabling them to take part in a sporting activity and experiencing the challenges and opportunities this has to offer. Gymnastics is any excellent sport that can develop motor, cognitive, social and communication and is therapeutic and whilst being great fun. 5years and above Tuesday evenings in term time £4 Children and young adults with special needs. The Club is registered with British Gymnastics and all the gymnasts are bronze BG members. Coaches have level one or two BG coaching certificates and DBS checks, assistant coaches bronze membership. The club is a charity and run by volunteers and all coaches are volunteers.

North Kirklees Phab Club Address Options Centre 7 George Street Dewsbury WF13 2LX Contact Details 01924 438239 Email:[email protected] Phab creates opportunities for children and adults of all abilities to enjoy life together. Open to all. Fully equipped for those with special needs. Session Details Open Monday and Thursday from 6.30pm to 8.30pm. Age group Ages 7 years and upwards

Paddock Community Trust Paddock Learning Centre Paddock Village Hall, Paddock Huddersfield HD1 4TX T: 01484 431400 E: [email protected] A range of training programmes including IT, literacy and numeracy, mentoring/volunteering, customer service, ESOL, personal development and bespoke courses. One to one mentoring support for 18 – 24 year olds available through Talent Match programme in Kirklees Learn English activities through the Talk English programme Free Digital Drop-in clinics at Mirfield and Lindley libraries open to all local residents Weekly Employment Support throughout in 15 community venues in Kirklees through Step by Step Get Ahead – Get Online Digital Inclusion project throughout Kirklees Neighbourhood Housing estates Volunteer led weekly Gardening Club at Branch Street Community Allotments (Mondays and Wednesdays) The Monday Mix – a weekly social club at Paddock Village Hall provided free break activities for carers in Kirklees Open Access to IT facilities and Internet every Friday at Paddock Village Hall Learning Centre.

Pennine Bowling Club Wellholme Park, Brighouse, West Yorkshire, HD6 4AB Margaret Chisem 01924 495 699 [email protected] None Flat Green Bowling Adults Tuesday 11.30am to 13.30pm £10.00 per annum / £3.00 per session (Subject to change) Visually Impaired/Helper Affiliated to VIBE (Visually Impaired Bowls )

Ponderosa Rural Therapeutic Centre Ponderosa Park Off /Smithies Lane Heckmondwike WF16 0PN Contact Details Tel/: Fax: 01924 235276 Email:[email protected] Website www.ponderosa-park.co.uk Activities Ponderosa Rural Crafts offers a wide Range of work based activities that can help and develop lots of different needs. We offer this service to people who have needs i.e. physical disabilities, learning disabilities, depression. Stroke victims and anyone who feels that we can offer them a service. Session Details 1st April – 31st October (Including Easter Holidays and October half term) 10am – 5pm (last entry at 4pm) We are open all bank holidays and school holidays 10am-5pm (last entry at 4pm) last admittance to the playbarn is 3.30pm. See website for details

Rawthorpe St. James Armchair Aerobics Derek Liddell 1 St James Way Rawthorpe Huddersfield HD5 9SH Contact Details Tel: 01484 534479 Email:[email protected] Activities Provides gentle exercise whilst sat, as well as socialising and fellowship. Open to disabled people and their carers. Session Details Held on Monday 12 noon to 1pm.

Recovery College Kirklees Recovery College Kirklees Pathways Nettleton Road Mirfield WF14 9AQ Tel: 01924 481060 The Recovery College offers a range of courses and one off workshops with the aim of improving mental health through learning. Courses focus on being mentally healthy, staying well and developing the knowledge and strength to overcome the challenges we can all face at times in our lives. 01924 481060 or email [email protected]

Riding for The Disabled (Emley Moor) Contact Details P Hampshire Factory Farm, Factory Lane Emley Moor Huddersfield West Yorkshire HD8 9TE Activities Horse Riding Session Details Mondays:5.30& 6pm approx 1 hour. Tuesdays: 5.30pm approx 1 hour.

Riding for the Disabled (Lepton) Address Low Fold Equestrian Centre Low Fold Farm Green Bark Lane Lepton Huddersfield Contact Details 0845 241 5363 Website www.rda.org.uk/

Safe Anchor Trust Address: 10 Station Rd, Mirfield WF14 8NL Contact Details Mr Les Moss 01484 715572 Phone: 07811 283618 www.safeanchor.org.uk/ Website www.safeanchor.org.uk/ Activities The Safe Anchor Trust, a registered charity providing boat trips particularly to disadvantaged people in Kirklees.

Saturday Live Address Young Batley Centre Thomas Street Batley WF17 8PR Contact Details Jade Smith 07979941718 [email protected] Phone:01924 326235 Session Details Youth club activities for young people with mild to, moderate disabilities. Activities include sports and physical activity, healthy cooking, arts & crafts, dance projects and ICT. Cost £1.50 (includes lunch) Age group Children aged 13+ Who can attend Young people with Mild/Moderate Learning Difficulties Part of the Integrated Youth Support Services.

Skills 4 U 2 Address c/o St Mary’s Social Club Melton Street Crossbank Batley WF17 8PT Contact Details [email protected] Activities Using performing arts as a vehicle We promote independent living and personal development for adults with learning disabilities – focussing on inclusion and health-related topics. Session Details Meetings on Monday afternoons 1pm to 3pm.

Shelley Community F.C. Inclusive Football Sessions Adult pan disability (ages 16+) session is held 13.00 to 15.00 on Thursdays Junior Pan Disability Session(8-18) is 16.00-18.00 also on Thursdays. There is also a holiday session for the juniors 8-12 from 13.00 to 15.00 and 13-16 from 15.00 to 17.00 Contact Gary Millar [email protected] 07710 676132 The club is also running an employability project for adults with a disability, where participants learn the various roles involved in running a community sports club.

SPIN Wheelchair Sports Club A weekly wheelchair sports club is run by SPIN at Newsome High School Address: Newsome High School and Sport College, Castle Avenue, Newsome, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD4 6JN 01484 516712 A variety of sports are on offer, from athletics and basketball, to rounders and dodgeball, adapted to include wheelchair users. Tuesday from 3.00 till 4.40 pm at Newsome High School. Contact Tim Jones [email protected] or Linda Stacey [email protected]

SportWorks Sport Works Yorkshire Colne Valley High School Sports Centre, Gillroyd Lane, Huddersfield HD7 5SP Holly Sheen 07851062880 [email protected] www.sportworksltd.co.uk www.facebook.com/Sportworksyorks Multi-sport sessions for children and young adults with additional needs. A fun and friendly environment to enjoy and experience a range of sports delivered by fully qualified, experienced coaches. 8-19yrs Saturday; 10-12.15pm ages 8-12, 12.30-3pm ages 13-19 £5 per session, first session free Boys and girls who have additional needs or disabilities and those who may require extra support to engage in sport. We provide a coach participant ratio of 1:4 across all our sessions to assist participants in group physical activities. Please call or email to book your place.

Organisation: Streetbikes Activities and Times Mixed Ability cycling, Tuesdays and Thursdays 10:30-2:30, Saturdays 12:30-3:00. Available bikes include: tandems, trikes, tandem-trikes, side-by-side tandems, wheelchair bikes, single and double hand cycles. There are also bikes for children. Location Spenborough Pool and Fitness Complex, Bradford Road,Liversage,WF15 6LW

Who can participate: ages and area Anybody. Charges £4 per cyclist. Carers who are not cycling sexcept to assist disabled cyclists can attend free of charge. Contact Details Contact Streetbikes about cycling or donating bikes on: 07873773417 [email protected]

Square Peg Activities Address St David’s Church, Holmbridge, Holmfirth Contact Name Richard Ford 07595002840 text only [email protected] Website @PegsActivity Twitter https://www.facebook.com/richfordholmfirth/ Description of activity / session Weekly drop in for company, games, quizzes, sports and activities, plus occasional excursions/ external trips. Age group Adults Day(s) / Time Wednesdays 2pm-3.30pm Cost £1 per person (higher for external visits) Who can attend Anyone, but particularly suitable for people with a disability/ long term condition, mental illness, or anyone who feels that “they don’t fit in”. Membership / Affiliation Details n/a Other information This session is supported by volunteers, and the weeks activities are based on the interests of those attending.

Tandem Trekkers Address Leeds Road Playing Fields/Leeds Rd, Huddersfield HD2 1YY Phone: 01484 766463 Contact Details David Quarmby, tel: 07736087019 [email protected] Activities Tandem Trekkers provides tandem cycling opportunities for people with a sensory impairment particularly visual, volunteers are available at the session for support. The session is delivered in a safe environment with no/little traffic, however the group do also go out on other rides. Session Details Every other Saturday,12pm-2pm. Contact to check the session is on the week you wish to attend. Cost £5 per session Who attends The session is particular for people with a sensory impairment particularly visual, however anybody who is interested is welcome.

The Quad Squad The Quad, Civic Centre 3, Huddersfield Ruth Dodds Tel: 01484 221000 Mobile: 07792 392932 [email protected] Got spare time? Like to spend it with other people? Enjoy gardening? Then why not join the Quad Squad , a small and friendly gardening activity. No experience necessary, just a willingness to get stuck in and have some fun as they tidy up and maintain the Civic Centre 3 garden. 18+ Thursdays 1.00 to 3.00pm Free Adults aged 18+ Please get in touch to arrange a visit.

Touchstone Better in Kirklees Supports people living with a long-term health condition to become more active and involved in their community. Through Social Prescribing, Touchstone connects people to groups and activities close to where they live based on their interests PSuitable for people with physical disability, mental health conditions, learning disability, sensory impairment, dementia, drug / alcohol issues. Contact Dewsbury Business Centre 13 Wellington Road East Dewsbury WF13 1HF [email protected] 01924 460211

Thrive at Connect Housing Activities suitable for older people, disabled, people with a mental illness history, people with long term conditions - includes Tai Chi, Yoga, Mindfulness, Peer Pain Support, Arts and Crafts 21 Bond Street Dewsbury WF13 1AX Nuala Reilly Community Networker T: 0300 5000 600 [email protected] /thriveatconnect @thriveatconnect

Vive Sport Providing a variety of clubs and activities across Kirklees, and employing coaches with a disability, Vive sport offers after school sessions for SEN and sports specific sessions:- Contact Helen Calverley 07836 226545 Mondays 5:30pm – 7:00pm Almondbury Sports Centre Vive Stars - Evening activities focusing on, but not exclusively, 8 -12 year olds with a disability AND their siblings. Cost - £3 Tuesdays 5:30pm – 6:30pm - Royds Hall Sports Centre Vive Sparkles Netball - Inclusive and fun netball session for girls aged 6 – 11 years old. £3.50, 4 sessions for £12 Wednesdays 5:30pm – 7:00pm - The Options Centre, Dewsbury - Vive Stars - Evening activities focusing on, but not exclusively, 8 -12 year olds with an disability AND their siblings. Cost £3 Thursdays 5:15pm – 6:15pm - Almondbury Sports Centre - Wheelchair Sports Club (Spinners) - Inclusive wheelchair multi-sports club. £2, 3 sessions for £5 Saturdays 1:00pm – 2:00pm- Deighton Sports Arena- Sitting Volleyball £3, 4 sessions for £10 Sundays 9:00am – 12:00pm - Royds Hall Sports Centre Huddersfield Eagles Junior Badminton Club An inclusive 3 hour badminton morning split into a ‘Pay and Play’ session, beginners coaching and advanced coaching. Prices vary depending on session. www.vivesport.co.uk [email protected]

Organisation: Wakefield Flyerz Hockey Activities and Times Hockey on Tuesdays between 7 and 8 PM Location Summer: Wakefield Hockey Club Eastmoor Road Wakefield WF1 3RR Winter:

Kettlethorpe High School Wakefield WF2 7EL Who can participate: ages and area Over 8s Adults with learning disabilities Charges £2.50 per session, plus £15 annual membership charge Contact Details Dr Tom: 07966 228505 [email protected]

Walking for Health – Kirklees Council Health Walks at different venues across Kirklees, designed to get local people into regular walking. The walks are led by trained volunteers and are suitable for all ages and abilities, particularly if you have not walked regularly for some time. They are also a great way to meet new people and enjoy a chat whils doing something that may benefit your health in th fresh air. Contact Gill Logan – [email protected] 01484 221000 ext 77774

West Riding County F.A. Colan Leung | Disability Football Development Officer West Riding County Football Association Fleet Lane| Woodlesford | Leeds| LS26 8NX Tel 0113 282 1222 (Option 3)| Mob:07540 127683

Wheelchair Tennis Longley Tennis Club (indoor court) Wheelchair session on Saturday from 11-12 Who Can Attend? Under 18 years, wheelchair players Contact [email protected]

Wheelchair Sports Club Newsome High School Sports Hall Tuesdays (term time only), 3.00-4.30pm. Who Can Attend? 5-18 years with a disability Contact Linda Stacey, Newsome HS&SC 07732855673

Yorkshire Parish Cricket Club Address 8 Park Road, Mirfield, WF14 9LV Contact Name Andrew Lane Contact Number 07964 209 344 / 0330 2020 280 Contact Email [email protected] Website No website available Description of activity / session Social cricket sessions offered during summer (approx. March – September). Games are also organised and are optional Age group 10 – 14 year olds Day(s) / Time Monday’s 6 – 7 pm and Saturday 10 am – 12 pm Cost Monday’s £2 / Saturday’s £4 Who can attend Club is open to anyone with a learning disability. Males and females are encouraged to attend Membership / Affiliation Details Membership is £10 for year and includes free drink after sessions. Membership doesn’t have to be paid until a participant has attended a couple of sessions and is confident they will continue to attend Other information Please call or email to pre book your first session

Apna Venue (Sikh Leisure Centre) Prospect Street Springwood Huddersfield HD1 2NX Phone number (reception /enquires 01484 450750 Email [email protected] Fax 01484 450750 Venue Facility Details Fitness Suite,Gym,Sauna,Sports Hall close to main bus station in Huddersfield.

Batley Baths & Recreation Centre Address Batley Baths & Recreation Centre, Cambridge Street, Batley,WF17 5JH Phone number (reception/enquires) 01924 326167 Email [email protected] Venue Facility Details Swimming Pool – 10 metres Sports Hall, Studio, Sauna and Stream Room Fitness Suite-newly refurbished in September 2009 with 11 Technogym cardiovascular stations,2 Concept Rowers,8 Technogym resistance machine stations and free weights area. Centre open to the general public, Disabled users welcome Disability Friendly Sessions:Mencap Swimming Session – Tuesday 8pm-9pm Special Needs North Kirklees Gym Club Tuesday from 6.45pm to 8.45pm (term time only) Plus 1 scheme in operation for carers. Batley Sports and Tennis Centre Windmill Lane, Birstall, Batley WF17 0QD 01924 326181 Venue Facility Details - 25m Main Pool plus 10m Small Pool including Splash Factory – children’s interactive water feature Sports Hall, Tennis Centre, AstroTurf, Gymnasium, Squash, Multipurpose room, Bar/conference- fitness suite Get Active Day-sports and social club for people with a disability,10:30-15:00pm every Wednesday. Batley Sports Association for Disabled Swimming sessions,12pm-13:00pm very Sunday. Junior Flame Club- Multisport for /children with a disability 10.30-12noon Saturdays Batley Sports Association for Disabled Swimming sessions Sunday from 12noon to 1pm Plus 1 scheme in operation for carers.

Bradley Park Golf Club Bradley Park Golf Course, Bradley Road, Huddersfield HD2 1PZ Phone number (reception/enquiries) Venue Facility Details 18 hole golf course and a club house

Canalside Sports Complex 509 Leeds Road Huddersfield HD2 1YJ Tel 01484 537720 Contact Details [email protected] Activities Snooker club, accessible for disabled individuals to meet and play snooker. Sessions Details 10-12 (Day to be confirmed) Cost - Contact for details Age Group - All

Colne Valley Leisure Centre New Street, Slaithwaite Huddersfield HD7 5AB Phone number (reception/enquiries) 01484 222522 Email [email protected] Venue Facility Details Swimming Pool – 25m Sports Hall – badminton,table tennis,avaibe for functions Fitness suite – 50 stations state of the art gym – all Technogym equipment Dry and wet changing facilities and showers, hair dryers and lockers Open to the general public,with disabled users welcome Bus routes 335,937,938,181.

Deighton Sports Arena Deighton Road, Huddersfield ,West Yorkshire,HD2 1JP Phone number (reception/enquiries) 01484 221799 [email protected] Venue Facility Details Nearest rail station: Deighton Dry and wet Changing facilities Sports Hall-Large multi-purpose area 33mx18m Newly Refurbished Fitness Suite Technology and power sport equipment. Dance Studio-14mx7m,Class room – available for seminars, meetings and Table tennis and showers, hair dryers and lockers Open to the general public,with disabled users welcome Table tennis club for disabled players

Dewsbury Sports Centre Long Causeway, Dewsbury WF12 8EN Phone number (reception/enquires) 01924 325020 [email protected] Venue Facility Details Main Pool (33mx12.5m) and Small Pool 12.5mx12.5m) offering a wide range of sessions at various times. Health Suite including sauna, steam room and spa pool, offering mixed, ladies only and male only sessions. Sports Hall Fitness suite consisting of 80 state of the art Technogym stations and free weights area. 2 indoor Squash courts available for public hire on a daily basis Nearest Bus/Rail Station-Dewsbury Plus 1 scheme in operation for carers.

Holmfirth Pool & Fitness centre Holmfirth Pool & Fitness Centre, Huddersfield Road, Thongs Bridge, Holmfirth, HD9 3JL Phone number (reception/enquires) 01484 222440 Email [email protected] 20m Swimming Pool and Fitness Centre 30 station fitness suite including cardio, resistance and functional area. Dance studio New reception area with PALS office Multi Use Games Area (outside) Free parking No specific sessions or lessons for Disabled currently On Main bus route from Huddersfield Plus 1 scheme in operation for carers

Huddersfield Leisure Centre Address Spring Grove St, Huddersfield HD1 4BP Phone number reception/enquiries 01484 766269 Email [email protected] You can now book the Splash Park online: www.ticketsource.co.uk/kal Venue Facility Details Nearest Bus & train Station - Huddersfield 25m Main Pool, 20m Training Pool, Splash Zone with slides Health Suite, Sauna Steam Room,3 Squash Courts, Indoor bowling Green Sports Hall, Fitness Suite Studio Cycling Room, Combat Room, Climbing Wall Moveable bed and transfer chair within the changing facility Plus 1 scheme in operation for carers Disability Friendly Sessions – Mondays and Thursdays 10.30-2.30 Get Active Swimming lessons for Disabled Kirklees Sports Association for Disabled (Monday evening), Actionnaries for Visually impaired (Saturday club learn to swim and performance squad training for disabled. (Saturday Evenings)

Leeds Road Sports Complex Leeds Road Sports Complex, Leeds Road,Huddersfield,HD2 1YY Phone number (reception/enquires) 014184 223178 Email [email protected] Sports Barn, Athletics Track, Indoor Crown Green Bowling Dome, Outdoor Gym, Outdoor Play Area, Sports pitches Plus 1 scheme in operation for carers

Lockwood Park Health and Fitness Club Lockwood Park,Brewery Drive, Huddersfield,HD4 6EN Phone Number (reception/enquiries) 01484 429000 Email [email protected] Venue Facility Details Fitness Suite 28 station state of the art gym-all techno gym equipment, smaller resistance gym, spin studio,studio,memebers lounge and health spa. Halls, trampolines

Mirfield Free Grammar School Sports Centre Kitson Hill Road,Mirfield,WF14 9EZ Phone number (reception/enquires) 07805754868 Email [email protected] Facilities are available to hire: Monday to Friday 6pm to 10pm. Saturday and Sunday 9am to 4pm Faculties include: Members-only gym with the latest modern equipment Floodlit synthetic turf pitches Indoor cricket nets,Dance studio,Sports Halls, Trampolines.

Scissett Baths & Fitness Centre Wakefield Road,Scissett,Huddersfield HD89HU Phone number (reception/enquiries) Email [email protected] 23m Swimming Pool Fitness Suite No specific sessions or lessons for Disabled currently Plus 1 scheme in operation for carers.

Spenborough Pool & Fitness Complex, Bradford Road, Liversedge WF15 6LW Phone number (reception/enquiries) 01274 335140 Email [email protected] Fax 01274 335160 Venue Facility Details Bus Route 268 33m Main Pool with flume and spring board Additional Smaller pool Disability Friendly Sessions: Fridays – public swim from 15.15 -16.00 Outdoor Athletics Track Adapted Cycle Sessions (Outdoor Track) Tues: 10.30-2.30 Thurs: 10.30-2.30 Fri: 10.30-2.30 1 Hour bookings Plus 1 scheme in operation for carers.

Stadium Health & Fitness Complex John Smith’s Stadium Business and Leisure Complex, Stadium Way, Huddersfield, HD1 6PG Phone number (reception/enquiries) 01484 234110 Email [email protected] Venue Facility Details 25m swimming Pool, Exercise studio, Health Club, Sauna & Steam room 8m free –form leisure pool with spa Buses – Use Buses for Leeds Road Nearest Rail Station – Huddersfield Swimming Lessons for Disabled Swimmers Available Plus 1 scheme in operation for carers Moveable bed and transfer chair within the changing facility.

The Zone Saint Andrew’s Road, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire HD1 6PT Phone number(reception/enquiries) 01484 484134 Venue Facility Details Indoor Synthetic Football/Rugby Pitches Dances Studios, Play Area, Gym. Disability Friendly Sessions (see entry under Football) Moveable bed and transfer chair within the changing facility.

Useful Contacts Age UK Calderdale and Kirklees General enquiries [email protected] 01422 252040 Age UK Calderdale and Kirklees (Batley Office) Batley Office Batley Resource Centre 90 Commercial Street Batley WF17 5DS 01924 446208 Age UK Calderdale and Kirklees (Huddersfield Office) Huddersfield Office 12 New Street Huddersfield HD1 2AR 01484 535994

Disability Sport Yorkshire Address: Denhale Ave, Wakefield WF2 9EF Contact Details Phone: 01924 372382 Hours: Open weekdays 9am – 5pm DSY promotes sporting opportunities for people with a disability who live in . Providing competitive opportunities,events,traning and campaigning for inclusion,DSY works closely with partners in the region to ensure that disabled people are at the forefront of sport. DSY manages the listings for this directory, so if you have any additional information or amendments, please contact [email protected] www.disabilitysportyorkshire.org

Leonard Cheshire Disability A National organisation running the Opening Doors Kirklees Project, and care homes in the Kirklees area. Lorraine Wrigley – Opening Doors Kirklees [email protected] head office Leonard Cheshire Disability 66 South Lambeth Road London SW8 1RL Tel: 020 3242 0200 Fax: 020 3242 0250

Kirklees Council Sports Development Team Kirkgate Buildings, Huddersfield Communities and Leisure Email:[email protected] Details Kirklees Council Sports Development team is fully committed to promoting inclusion of people with a disability in sports and Physical Activities. Kirklees Council Community Partnerships Address

Yorkshire Sports Foundation Contact Details Development Manager-West Yorkshire James Brown Tel:07533769787 [email protected] Details YSF’s aim is to improve quality of life in West Yorkshire by: increasing the number of people being actively involved in sport, active recreation and physical activtity;and supporting the fulfilment of potential.

Safe Places The Safe places scheme is to help people with learning disabilities when they go out. Sometimes when we go out things can happen and you need help but there is no one around to ask. You might have lost your bus pass or someone has been unkind and you feel upset and afraid. A Safe Place is somewhere you can go to for help if this ever happens to you. This scheme is active in Kirklees, to find out where the safe places are or how you can use this scheme please contact Samantha Jones at Mencap in Kirklees on [email protected] or phone 01484 340811.

Creating Connections Project The Creating connections Project aims to establish a sport and physical activity care pathway for people with a disability across West Yorkshire. Connections will be made between sport, the health sector and disabled peoples organisations (DPO’s) to increase the number of people with disability regularly playing sport. Contact Details Development Manager-West Yorkshire James Brown Tel:07533769787 [email protected]

Kirklees Active Leisure [email protected] www.kirkleesactive.co.uk/ Details Kirklees Active Leisure (KAL) is the charitable trust which manages 12 major sports centres and swimming pools on behalf of Kirklees Council. The KAL card enables people to access facilities at a discounted rate, and KAL also operates a ‘Plus 1’Scheme, to enable carers of people with a disability free access to facilities, when supporting a disabled person.

Branches Day Centre (Batley) Address Carling Mills, Unit C9 499 Bradford Road Batley WF17 8LL Contact Details Tel:01924326334 Email:[email protected] Activities

We have been unable to check the accuracy of the following entries.

Access All Areas Address Oak Tree Studios, Raman House Dewsbury Contact Details Richard Szostack 01924 237090 07773 636728 [email protected] [email protected] Session Details Multi Sports Club (Badminton, Pool, Table Tennis, Martial Arts, Dance) Every Thursday 6pm-8pm Cost £3 per session Who Can Attend Young Adults with Special Needs / Learning Difficulties http://www.tsssport.com/ http://www.tsssport.com/

Batley Sports Association for The Disabled Address Batley Sports and Tennis Centre Windmill Lane Howden Clough Batley

WF17 0QD 01924326181 Activities Swimming for adults and children with disabilities. We also welcome anyone recovering from illness or an operation. Session Details Meetings Sunday from 12 noon to 1pm Who can attend - Anyone Affiliation Details - Mencap Borough of Kirklees Disability Swimming Club Address: Address: The John Smith's Stadium, Stadium Way, Huddersfield HD1 6PG Phone: Phone: 01484 766967 Email:[email protected] Activities The session includes learn to swim and performance squad training for disabled swimmers. Session details Saturday evenings from 4:00-6:00pm Age group

Want to share thoughts on all things Kirklees? Chat with people? Rate clubs and activities you’ve been to?

Join our online community and #jointheconversation