B.I.R.D

On Sunday 14th September, B.I.R.D. will be attending POINT’s ( Parents of Oldham in Touch )Family Drop In Session at MAHDLO, Oldham. Alison, B.I.R.D’s Speech & Language tTerapist will be available to talk with families. Information about B.I.R.D.’s forthcoming Information Evenings and Elklan Communication Courses for parents/teachers will be available. The whole family is welcome, and activities […]

We will be running a course for parents/ carers called ‘Let’s Talk Together’ exploring support and strategies to help children who have social communication difficulties. Does your child have difficulties with their social communication skills? -Do they find it hard to know when it’s their turn to talk -Difficulty understanding sarcasm -Difficulty recognising how others […]

Dates for your diary- BIRD will be holding information evenings/ afternoons during September and it would be great if you could pass on the information to anyone you think maybe interested! Sunday, 14th September 2.30pm-3.30pm - POINT, MAHDLO, Oldham Wednesday 17th September we will be at Friezland Primary School, Greenfield, Oldham Thursday 25th September we will […]

If you know anyone - friend, family or colleague that you feel could benefit from the therapy we offer here at BIRD, please take this opportunity to spread the word about our next information afternoon and evening that we will be holding on Thursday 19th June in Oldham. The information afternoon and evening will be taking place at: […]

We will be holding a workshop ‘Helpful hints for understanding language’ on Tuesday, 10th June from 10.30-12.30pm at the BIRD Centre, Chester for parents/carers and people working with children with additional needs. The workshop run by BIRD’s Speech & Language Therapist will focus upon verbal reasoning and cover planning appropriate questions at the appropriate level […]

On Sunday, 8th June, our friends and neighbours in Eccleston will be opening their gardens to the public to raise funds for BIRD, there will be many private cottage gardens open to view between 1pm and 5pm. Tea and cake will be served during the afternoon, plants will be available for sale too. Please come […]

MBNA Charity Football Fun Day will take place this year on Saturday, 14th June between 10am & 6pm at Cheshire County Sportd Club, Chester. 7-a-side teams needed - £85 per team - for more details please contact [email protected]. Great day out for all the family!

The team at BIRD are thrilled and excited to share our news this week that our application to the BIG Lottery was successful which means that the lottery will help fund our work with children, families and schools in the Oldham area over the next four years.