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41Leisure and socialGateway to care Tel: 01484 223 000Email: gatewaytocare@kirklees.gov.ukGateway to care Tel: 01484 223 000Email: gatewaytocare@kirklees.gov.uk42Leisure and socialDay Opportunities and CentreThere are several day centres and community basesaround Kirklees. A day centre is somewhere you canmeet other people, make new friends and take partin activities. The day centres may also run a smallbusiness which can help you learn new skills to get a job,such as:• cooking• gardening• drama and music• using computers• arts and crafts.There are also trips to different places, like swimmingbaths, sports centres, libraries and art galleries.The day centres may also run a small business which canhelp you to learn new skills to get a job.Garden Projects at Norristhorpe,Heckmondwike and HuddersfieldThis is working in the greenhouses to sowand grow fresh flowers, and to plant hangingbaskets and tubs which are sold.Footprints, Market Street,HuddersfieldFootprints is a business that makes andsells printed goods, such as t-shirts,mugs and bags.KIPs Café, Civic Centre 1, HuddersfieldThis is the café in the reception of theCivic Centre 1 building. You can learncustomer service skills and to make andserve food and drinks.If you would like to find out more about anyof these activities, you can ask your socialworker or contact Gateway to care.Small SparksSmall Sparks is a grant for people with learningdisabilities. It helps you to get involved in your localcommunity and do something that interests you. Someideas are:• throwing a Bollywood party or a street party• arranging a group trip to the theatre• tidy-up your local area• organising a sponsored event• making some information that is useful to local people.If you are part of a group that is already organising an event, you can still apply toSmall Sparks for a grant. For more information or an application form contactcontact Kirklees Council Adult Services Community Liaison team on 01484 225 111.Full Body and the VoiceThis is a theatre company for people who are interested indrama and music.You can take part in lots of different activities including:• acting and performing• singing and dancing• deciding on new performances• designing and building sets• making costumes.Tel: 01484 484 441Website: www.fullbody.org.ukFull Body and the VoiceLawrence Batley TheatreQueen StreetHuddersfield HD1 2SPEmail: fullbody@lbt-uk.org
43Leisure and socialGateway to care Tel: 01484 223 000Email: gatewaytocare@kirklees.gov.ukGateway to care Tel: 01484 223 000Email: gatewaytocare@kirklees.gov.uk44Leisure and socialXylosoundXylosound is a group of musicians with alearning disability. They meet on Fridaysfrom 10.30am to 4pm.Tel: 01484 848 072Email: lizchallenger@hotmail.comXylosoundWatershed Workshops LtdThe Watershed22 Bridge StreetSlaithwaiteHuddersfieldShabang! Theatre AdventuresProvides arts activities that people with learningdisabilities can take part in.Lots of young people with disabilities in Kirkleestake part in the Duke of Edinburgh's Award andKirklees has lots of opportunities at the OpenAward Centres.For more information contact the DofE officeon 01484 222 374.Cinema cardBuy this card and your carer or supporter gets afree ticket when you go to the cinema together.To apply for the card, you need to either getdisability living allowance or attendanceallowance or you need to be registered blind.The card costs £5.50 and it lasts for 3 years.Tel: 0845 123 1292 Email: info@ceacard.co.ukFax: 0845 123 1296Minicom / Text phone: 0845 123 1297Tel: 01484 848 073 Mobile: 07947 586 445Email: shabang-theatre@pop3.poptel.org.ukWebsite: www.thewatershed.org.ukCEACARDPO Box 199DeesideCH5 9BWThe Watershead22 Bridge StreetSlaithwaiteHuddersfieldHD7 5JNThe Duke of Edinburgh's Award(also called DofE)The Duke of Edinburgh's Award is a programme ofactivities for young people aged 14 to 25. It is aboutdoing different activities, while you work towards abronze, silver or gold award. You can spend time doingthings you already do, or try new things. This mightinclude helping the community or environment, gettingfitter, developing new skills and planning, training forand completing an expedition.Dance for people with learning disabilities''Parallel Motion'' is a dance class for people with learning disabilities who areaged over 13. Meetings are each Tuesday from 4pm to 5pm.Tel: 01484 234 089Email: energise.dance@kirklees.gov.ukEnergise TeamThe Stadium Dance StudioBusiness and Leisure ComplexStadium WayHuddersfield HD1 6PG
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