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Tuesday 4 May 2021 Newsletter 04.05.2021
Tuesday 27 April 2021 BBEST Newsletter 27.04.2021
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Wednesday 14 April 2021 BBEST Newsletter 14.04.2021 With national restrictions easing up, there are a lot of groups and classes taking place in Batley and Birstall area!
Wednesday 31 March 2021 BBEST Easter Newsletter We want to wish a Happy Easter to everyone. In this newsletter we are sharing some great activities and ideas for Easter for children, young people and whole families.
Thursday 25 March 2021 BBEST Community Survey - preliminary results We are pleased to share with you the preliminary results of our recent community survey.
Tuesday 23 March 2021 BBEST Newsletter 23.03.2021
Tuesday 16 March 2021 BBEST Newsletter 16.03.2021
Friday 12 March 2021 BBEST Newsletter 12.03.2021
Thursday 4 March 2021 Census 2021 The census is a survey that happens every 10 years and gives a picture of all the people and households in England and Wales.
Tuesday 2 March 2021 BBEST Newsletter 02.03.2021 BBEST newsletter 2nd March 2021
Thursday 25 February 2021 BBEST Community Connect Meeting We would like to invite you along to our BBEST Community Connect Meeting on Thursday 11th March at 09.30am via Zoom.
Tuesday 23 February 2021 BBEST Newsletter 23.02.2021 Kirklees Libraries have been busy and prepared an amazing range of activities for all Kirklees residents - big and small! There is no cost to any of their offers – although what’s available is exciting, money-saving, diverse, fun, informative and high quality.
Tuesday 16 February 2021 Family Hubs - information in other languages Community consultation on the proposed 'Family Hubs' is still ongoing but the deadline of 26th February is fast approaching.
Friday 12 February 2021 Teacher Training Courses We invite you to apply to join our BBEST Schools Direct programme.
Tuesday 9 February 2021 BBEST Newsletter 09.02.2021 Today is Safer Internet Day 2021. It’s a great opportunity to speak to your children and young people about how to be safe on the internet. This year’s theme is: An internet we trust: exploring reliability in the online world.
Tuesday 2 February 2021 BBEST Newsletter 02.02.2021 This week is Children's Mental Health Week - in this newsletter we focus on online resources and support available locally to our children and their families. We are also sharing February news from the Batley Library.
Tuesday 26 January 2021 BBEST Newsletter 26th January 2021 Kirklees Covid-19 Dashboard, Free vaccination transport for elderly, Free virtual workshops, Big Garden Birdwatch 2021, Health & Fitness of women and girls - survey
Thursday 21 January 2021 Community Consultation on Family Hubs Kirklees CouncilÂ want to hear your views on the way children, young people and families are supported in Kirklees when they might need some additional help.
Wednesday 20 January 2021 BBEST Newsletter 20th January 2021 In this newsletter we are sharing information about new Every Mind Matters campaign to improve mental health, as well as the new initiative that offers discreet helps to those experiencing domestic abuse. There are a number of free and very popular courses coming up soon delivered by Fusion Housing. Free bike repair sessions are returning soon. We are also sharing a link to some interesting crafts videos by Kirklees Museums.
Tuesday 19 January 2021 Volunteering Opportunity with Batley Sporting Charitable Trust Batley Sporting Charitable Trust works in partnership with Batley Bulldogs RLFC. They have a new volunteering vacancy, which will suit peopleÂ interested in helping people improve their mental health, fitness and overall wellbeing.
Tuesday 12 January 2021 BBEST Newsletter 12th January 2021 In this newsletter we're sharing information about Healthy Start vouchers, a rise in coronavirus vaccinations scams, some great resources for home-schooling, and updates from Batley Library.
Friday 18 December 2020 BBEST Newsletter 18th December 2020 This newsletter is all Christmas - ideas for crafts and activities and the Great Christmas Concert Together!
Tuesday 8 December 2020 BBEST Newsletter 8th December 2020 In this newsletter we are sharing information about NHS 111 - the new way to access A&E this winter; a new support group has been set up in Dewsbury - find out who they are; join Craft & Chat online sessions as part of the Great Winter Get Together; if you're over 25 and want to work - the team at Progress2Work are available to support you to reach your goals!
Tuesday 1 December 2020 BBEST Newsletter 1st December 2020 In this newsletter we're sharing a December kindness calendar from Action for Happiness to help us end this very difficult year in a positive way. We're also sharing a free number for the 24hr mental health helpline; free Islamic advice, help and support; some important information for the EU citizens living in Kirklees; and finally, the Batley Library December newsletter.
Tuesday 24 November 2020 BBEST Newsletter 24th November 2020 In this newsletter we're inviting you to join one of our online Total Relaxation sessions led by a qualified hypnotherapist; we're sharing the Big Bulldog Toy Drive - you can support a local toy appeal to make this Christmas special for some of the most disadvantaged families in our area; and we're sharing information on some interesting courses available to the residents of Kirklees.
Tuesday 17 November 2020 BBEST Newsletter 17th November 2020 This newsletter is full of dates for your diaries - meet local artists, join one of the many online sessions that will boost your wellbeing or classes for mums and babies. Register with the Real Junk Food Project to receive a free food hamper and a present for each child in your household!
Tuesday 10 November 2020 BBEST Newsletter 10th November 2020 In this newsletter we're sharing information about the Anti-Bullying Week taking place next week, some of the local mental health and other support groups that continue meeting or offering support throughout the lockdown, free training opportunities for people living in Kirklees, and we're also sharing this month's Batley library newsletter.
Tuesday 3 November 2020 BBEST Newsletter 3rd November 2020 As weâ€™re going into another national lockdown with many non-essential places closing, including play gyms and family attractions, we are sharing some ideas for activities for children and families, as well as tips to support parents' wellbeing in these challenging times. You can also find information about the Telephone Befriending Partnership service and download a referral form.
Tuesday 27 October 2020 BBEST Newsletter 27th October 2020 In this newsletter we're sharing some ideas for Halloween fun in our local area, sports sessions for children and cooking sessions taking place in November - all free!
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