International Stammering Awareness Day (ISAD) by Zain Ghani

22 October is International Stammering Day Stammering is a form of communication which differs to normal speech. This can either be in the form of blocks (no sound), rep-rep-repetition of words or syllables and/or elongation of sssssssounds. Around 1% of the world’s population have a stammer. In the UK, more than 150,000 children and young … Continue reading International Stammering Awareness Day (ISAD) by Zain Ghani

Resources for Children Young People and their Families in Calderdale

The following list of agencies and support groups are here to assist children, young people and their families with a number of issues that may trouble them, ranging from health, social to personal issues. Tough Times Reference Group The young people’s Tough Times Reference Group works for Calderdale Council on the emotional health and wellbeing … Continue reading Resources for Children Young People and their Families in Calderdale

Bonfire Night 2020

Halifax Central Initiative want to share this important message from West Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service this year in regard to Bonfire Night. This Bonfire Night, West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service (WYFRS) is urging people NOT to host events or have bonfires at their own private property. Due to coronavirus, Bonfire Night will be … Continue reading Bonfire Night 2020