Your Voice In Kirklees

Here's something about mental health and neurodiversity in the Kirklees area. From the Kirklees Autism Group Website.

https://autismkirklees.org.uk/2024/08/24/media-watch-7/

A new blog post from Kirklees Autism Group.

If you are autistic, a carer or a family member of autistic people, please fill in the survey.

A Voice for Autism Support and Mental Health Last Thursday, the National Autistic Society (NAS) emailed about improving mental health support for autistic individuals. They say they will “work with this parliament to strengthen the Ment…

The official release of the Summer 2024 - Moving Forward Your Voice in Kirklees Newsletter is here and we hope everybody enjoys reading this edition!

Your Voice in Kirklees (YVIK) creates quarterly newsletters created by volunteers and staff from Kirklees branches of Richmond Fellowship, S2R, WomenCentre, Clear, hoot creative arts, Cloverleaf Advocacy and Carers Count.

New contributors are always welcome, we meet Wednesday's via Zoom (and occasionally in person) at 12.30pm, please email [email protected] if you'd like to join.

Download/Read our Newsletter

1. Standard Version of YVIK Winter Newsletter (36MB~) -

YVIK Summer 2024 Edition (Standard).pdf

could we ask you to do us a favour and share our NEW ADDRESS as of Monday 1st July 2024 - we continue to look out for any man over 18yo in Huddersfield now from Longley Park Golf Club every Monday ( except bank holidays ) 7-9pm ..... brews on from 6:30 ☕ 👌

Sorry for the absence on social media... we are a peer lead group and have been working hard to release high quality newsletters for all of Kirklees to enjoy.

We are still releasing our quarterly newsletters for everyone to read so if you are interested in wellbeing related content with a local focus... check it out!🥰

Please find below our latest release of the Autumn 2023 edition, our Winter Edition is finished and coming very very soon! 🥶

We are a small team welcoming new contributors for our Spring Edition, the theme is new beginnings. If you are interested or want to join our small passionate group over Zoom please email Karl at [email protected].

Downloads ⬇️

1. Standard Version of YVIK Autumn Newsletter ⬇️
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yzmVWzOZfWDHIGLycfvszVwxHdrN62ZQ/view

2. High Quality Print Version of YVIK Autumn Newsletter ⬇️
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1zwVBmgTuLeE1BsjLqprm924E4Ke0dTrC/view

3. All of our newsletters are available on the new Richmond Fellowship Kirklees Employment Service website's official newsletter webpage ⬇️
https://rfkirkleesemployment.org.uk/your-voice-in-kirklees-newsletter/

4. Directly on Canva by clicking the link or scanning the QR code ⬇️
http://bit.ly/46INcEB

S2R Create Space | Kirklees Employment Service | hoot creative arts | Touchstone | Community Links | Carers Count | WomenCentre | Cloverleaf Advocacy

Your Voice in Kirklees Spring Edition is now available! Thank you to everyone who participated in this issue. Interested in wellbeing related content with a local focus? Check it out!

Download⬇️:
Standard: http://ow.ly/KtyL50Nqykp
Text only: http://ow.ly/fPqH50Nqykq

CLEAR is pleased to announce the premiere of “Men’s Talk” taking place at Connect Housing, Dewsbury on Tue 21st March!

*Men’s Talk deals with adult themes including self-harm and su***de.

🕑 2pm (approx 40 mins + Q&A)

Book free tickets via Eventbrite ⬇️
http://ow.ly/Z59T50MX6S4

For those of you who haven't taken a look at our Winter 2022 edition of the YVIK newsletter, here is a preview of the type of content you can find inside! Take a look via the links to see more.

View online 👁️: http://ow.ly/oSnZ50MzZTH
Free download ⬇️: http://ow.ly/kY2X50MzZTG

Have you checked out our Your Voice in Kirklees Winter Edition yet? Our newsletters prioritise wellbeing, provide advice and give the people of Kirklees a platform to express themselves and talk about topics that are important to them.

View online 👁️: http://ow.ly/oSnZ50MzZTH
Free download ⬇️: http://ow.ly/kY2X50MzZTG

We were delighted to attend the Big Draw Festival that happened in Huddersfield today.

Thank you to hoot creative arts for inviting us along, it was amazing to see the community come together through creativity!

Are you creative? Do you enjoy drawing? Perhaps The 2022 Big Draw Festival is the perfect event for you - anyone can stop by and take part in the fun for free!

📅 Wednesday 26 October
🕑 1pm - 3pm
🗺️ West Yorkshire Print Shop (Piazza Centre)

The official release of the Autumn 2022 Newsletter is today and we hope everybody enjoys reading this edition!

Your Voice in Kirklees (YVIK) creates quarterly newsletters created by volunteers from Kirklees branches of Richmond Fellowship, S2R, Women's Centre, Clear, Hoot, Touchstone and Carers Count. New contributors are always welcome.

Please find below details on the 5 ways people can download this newsletter. There's 2 different versions, a high quality print version (28MB~) located on Google Drive and the website. There's also a standard quality email version as a downloadable attachment to this email (16MB~).

1. High quality direct PDF download on the YVIK Google Drive, can also view/read the newsletter here - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-pqEdeMfqO2JiFkusg3P1QrUFlKibsgn/view

2. Viewable online version and alternative high quality download on the YVIK website - https://avoiceinkirklees.wixsite.com/yourvoiceinkirklees/autumn-newsletter-2022
Please be patient as it takes a bit of time to load the newsletter on the YVIK website.

3. Standard quality readable version is attached via this email (see bottom of email).

4. Available on the new Richmond Fellowship Kirklees Employment Service Website Newsletter webpage - https://rfkirkleesemployment.org.uk/your-voice-in-kirklees-newsletter/

5. Through the YVIK social media - If people want to keep in touch with the newsletter group or potentially join/contribute for the winter edition. Details are provided on the last page of the newsletter. The latest release and previous releases are also accessible through the social media channels once posts are sent out.

The submission deadline for winter edition contributions is 14th December 2022.

YVIK Autumn 2022 Editon Print.pdf

It's here!

The bigger and brighter newsletter!

Packed full of information and entertainment - perfect for reading in the sun, or curling up with in the shade.

Dive in now at https://cutt.ly/Yourvoice

Do you fancy joining some FREE Ladies Self Defense classes at Crow Nest Park in Dewsbury? Classes are held on Friday afternoons from 12 - 1pm. Contact Grassroots to book your place.

A great turn out on a snowy day for the Volunteer and Jobs Fair at Thornhill Lees Community Centre!

Our Spring newsletter is raring to go - click on the link below for our new, fun-packed issue

https://avoiceinkirklees.wixsite.com/yourvoiceinkirklees/spring-newsletter-2022

Spring Newsletter 2022 | Your Voice In Kirkle

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Join us for a Great Winter Get Together at Thornhill Lees Community Centre on Thursday 27th January, from 10:30am - 12pm. Come along for some chill-out time, a friendly chat, and to find out about upcoming activities, plus there will be coffee & cake too!

*Part of the Dewsbury: Your Health in Mind project, supported by the Dewsbury Councillors' Ward budgets. This event is delivered in partnership with Thornhill Lees Community Centre.

Exciting opportunity!

Dalton Together currently have a job vacancy for a Community Food Development Worker. For a full job description and application form for this role, please email: [email protected]

Santa is officially on his way!

Our wonderful Winter edition is now available on the website

https://avoiceinkirklees.wixsite.com/yourvoiceinkirklees/winter-newsletter-2021

On Wednesday 6th October, Crow Nest Park in Dewsbury hosted a parade of beautiful lanterns in celebration of World Mental Health Day 2021.

https://youtu.be/XryYRqsyDZo

Working Together Better Partnership Kirklees - Lantern Parade 21 To celebrate World Mental Health Day - the WTB Partnership came together with Handmade Parade to host a community lantern parade in Crow's Nest Park, Dewsbury.

Great mental health support has never been more needed. Our blog for looks into an increase in demand, particularly to our crisis and employment services, and what is required ahead to ensure everyone has access to quality support. Read now: https://www.richmondfellowship.org.uk/blog/world-mental-health-day-2021/

A ‘Poems of Hope' tour will travel across Kirklees in support of National Hate Crime Awareness week from Saturday 9 October.

Each of the six themed events will feature poems specially written and performed by Batley Poets, information about hate crimes and the importance of reporting them, children’s activities, readings from local writing groups and an open mic for anyone wishing to get up and share messages of unity.

These are free, outdoor events, so please remember to come dressed for the weather. You are welcome to bring your own camping chair.

Saturday 9 October 11am – 1pm
Nelson Mandela Corner (behind the library), Huddersfield Town Centre, HD1 2QF

Theme: Race

Saturday 9 October 2.30pm – 4.30pm
Beaumont Park, Crosland Moor, HD4 7AY

Theme: Faith

Sunday 10 October 2pm – 4pm
Greenhead Park Band Stand, Huddersfield, HD1 4DT

Theme: Sexual Orientation

Wednesday 13 October 2pm – 4pm
Longcauseway Band Stand, Dewsbury, WF12 8DG

Theme: Transphobia

Saturday 16 October 11am – 1pm
The Green, Heckmondwike, WF16 0HE

Theme: Misogyny

Saturday 16 October 2.30pm – 4.30pm
Batley Market Place, Batley, WF17 5DA

Theme: Disability

Catch up with our latest bumper issue on line!

https://avoiceinkirklees.wixsite.com/yourvoiceinkirklees/autumn-newsletter-2021

Are you an artist aged 18 -25? We're looking for someone to provide original illustrations for our 2021 Zine, which is themed around hope. The commisioned artist will get £100 to create illustrations inspired by the writting in our zine. For more information, follow this link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/10zkfrwkYBE4TR4dNB_JImNvWRj_sajFBNfRl3CkuDQg/edit?usp=sharing

Summer holidays are here, plenty of things for the kids to do here at Holmfirth Tech or Cafe 100 - come and join us!

Are you excited for the summer holidays? 🌞

The Kirklees School's Out programme for 12-16 year olds is here!

This free holiday provision is accessible to any young people or families that will benefit from this. (priority for young people who are eligible for free school meals).

Book today ⬇️
https://www.schoolsout.app

This week we will be using our social media to tell you all about our services that support young people. All week we will be sharing stories and demonstrating the positive impact our young people services have across the Group.