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Barber shop which is a 'safe space' for children with special needs up for award
Barber shop which is a 'safe space' for children with special needs up for award

Yahoo

time03-07-2025

  • Business
  • Yahoo

Barber shop which is a 'safe space' for children with special needs up for award

A barber helping to make hair cuts more accessible to everyone – is up for the borough's best. Craig's Barber Shop in Tonge Moor has been shortlisted for The Bolton News' Best Barber Shop 2025. Owner Craig Henderson is no stranger to awards – with the barber well known for his work cutting the hair of children with autism and offering mental health training to the community. The barber shop was a finalist for the Community Hero award at the Modern Barber Awards this year for the fourth year running. At the end of last year, it won Best Local Salon at the Most Wanted national awards – an achievement Craig called 'unbelievable'. Craig won Best Local Salon at the national Most Wanted awards (Image: Harvey Williams-Fairley) He strives to make his shop a 'safe space' for people with additional needs who might struggle when they go to get their hair cut. Craig says that for people with additional needs, the 'sensory explosion' of entering a barber shop can feel 'like a grenade going off'. He specialises in making sure that they feel comfortable and helps to desensitise them to getting their haircut in a safe and controlled setting. The barber shop boasts a perfect five-star rating on Trustpilot – with parents praising Craig's kindness and patience. Have a story? Get in touch at One review read: 'My two-year-old, who is non-verbal and usually finds haircuts extremely distressing, had a successful haircut today on our first visit. 'Craig is incredibly understanding, patient, and caring. 'He created a calm, supportive environment and worked at my child's pace. READ MORE: Bolton's Best Barber Shop 2025: Meet FADE Barbers Horwich READ MORE: Frank's Barbershop Blackrod shortlisted for Best Barber READ MORE: Sammy's Barber Shop nominated for The Bolton News Award 2025 'I can't recommend his services enough for parents of children with additional needs.' Another reviewer said: 'I've been going to barbers for years, but honestly—none of them come close to Craig. 'He's not just a barber, he's a proper hairstylist—and you can tell the moment you sit in his chair. The level of detail, the care, the skill… it's next level.' To vote pick up a copy of today's paper.

Ottawa recognizing a new community hero: ‘It's about service'
Ottawa recognizing a new community hero: ‘It's about service'

CTV News

time06-06-2025

  • Entertainment
  • CTV News

Ottawa recognizing a new community hero: ‘It's about service'

Move 100 and CTV are proud to introduce you to our community hero, presented by La-Z-Boy! Ottawa has a new hero and it's a former military officer and adventurer who dedicated his time to serving the community after retiring. Don Kelly is the winner of the CTV and Move 100's Community Hero Award 2025. He received a $5,000 cheque from La-Z-Boy Ottawa Thursday. 'It's not an individual award. It's actually a community award. And I'm very grateful for anybody who nominated me,' Kelly told CTV Morning Live. 'I served with the military. And I know it's about service. And this is just an extension of that service.' When Kelly is not taking care of his sick wife and driving her to the hospital, you'll find him at community events in the capital or helping the Blackburn Community Association. Here's a list of Kelly's 2025 community activities: Winter Carnival/ Hockey Day in the Hamlet: Coordinator of annual event Neighborhood Watch: Coordinator First Aid Training: Co-Ordinator Children Bike Rodeo: Coordinator of annual event Adult Bike Ride: Coordinator of annual event Emergency Preparedness Program: Coordinator of Blackburn Hamlet Community Showcase: Chair of committee and organizer Cancer Chase: Special assistant Christmas Market: Chair of annual event Christmas Pancake Breakfast: Chair of annual event Lighting of Community Christmas Tree: Chair of committee and organizer Volunteer Appreciation Day: Co-Chair of annual event Community Association: Director of safety Kelly has always been a friendly face in Ottawa, starting conversations with residents in the local Metro in his neighbourhood, talking about one project or another. On Saturday, Kelly will be helping Ottawa police promote their crime prevention strategies.

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