N&E Blog and N&E Friday Flyer Covering the wards of Illingworth & Mixenden, Northowram & Shelf, Ovenden, and Warley (including Pellon) N&E Friday Flyer – 24 January 2020 North & East Halifax Ward Forum Team Email: [email protected]Web: www.halifaxnorthandeast.com The Friday Flyer is a weekly round-up of news and what’s on in North and East Halifax. We hope you will find this informative and useful. Let us know what you think! Join 2,722 others and follow us on Twitter: @hxnorthandeast Like Us on Facebook with 1,155 others: hxnorthandeast Latest News Couch to 5K: Join St George’s Community group take on this amazing challenge! How would you like to be able to run 5K? How about if you could achieve this in only 9 weeks? The C25K: From couch to 5K initiative promises just that and St George’s Community Trust will help you making this happen! Find out more St George’s Community Trust Charity Shop now open Visit the St George’s Community Trust charity shop and discover your own new treasures and amazing finds! Open Monday to Friday 10am – 3pm with a selection of women, children and men clothes and shoes, bric-a-brack, household items Read more… Neighbourhood Watch ‘Our News’ Jan 2020 E-Newsletter Out Now The first 2020 edition of ‘OUR NEWS‘, the e-newsletter for Neighbourhood Watch supporters, is out. Put your feet up, take a moment to yourself and have a go at our very first crossword challenge to be in for a chance to win a prize. Read here… Back on Side – Free 10 week fitness programme for men only – Halifax RLFC Foundation New Year’s resolution? Wanting to improve performance, fitness, stamina? Or simply want to try something new? This 10 week free fitness programme, aimed at Men Only aged 30-70 might be just the thing to get you back to enjoying exercise. More info…
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N&E Blog and N&E Friday Flyer Covering the wards of Illingworth & Mixenden, Northowram & Shelf, Ovenden, and Warley (including Pellon)
N&E Friday Flyer – 24 January 2020 North & East Halifax Ward Forum Team Email: [email protected] Web: www.halifaxnorthandeast.com The Friday Flyer is a weekly round-up of news and what’s on in North and East Halifax. We hope you will find this informative and useful. Let us know what you think!
Join 2,722 others and follow us on Twitter: @hxnorthandeast
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Latest News
Couch to 5K: Join St George’s Community group take on this amazing challenge! How would you like to be able to run 5K? How about if you could achieve this in only 9 weeks? The
C25K: From couch to 5K initiative promises just that and St George’s Community Trust will help
you making this happen! Find out more
St George’s Community Trust Charity Shop now open Visit the St George’s Community Trust charity shop and discover your own new treasures and amazing finds! Open Monday to Friday 10am – 3pm with a selection of women, children and men clothes and shoes, bric-a-brack, household items Read more…
Neighbourhood Watch ‘Our News’ Jan 2020 E-Newsletter Out Now The first 2020 edition of ‘OUR NEWS‘, the e-newsletter for Neighbourhood Watch supporters, is out. Put your feet up, take a moment to yourself and have a go at our very first crossword challenge to be in for a chance to win a prize. Read here…
Back on Side – Free 10 week fitness programme for men only – Halifax RLFC Foundation New Year’s resolution? Wanting to improve performance, fitness, stamina? Or simply want to try something new? This 10 week free fitness programme, aimed at Men Only aged 30-70 might be just the thing to get you back to enjoying exercise. More info…
Dementia Friendly Film screening at Square Chapel *January 28* Square Chapel Arts Centre are showcasing a selection of classic films as part of the Dementia Friendly films project. The films are screened with low lighting and sound to create a comfortable atmosphere. More info…
Welcome to the Winter/Spring 2020 Edition of Grow Calderdale News! The latest Grow Calderdale Winter/Spring 2020 newsletter is out, packed with help and tips on gardening and growing, broken down by month from January to April, not forgetting wildlife and tasty seasonal recipes. Read here…
Introduction to Childcare Level 2 – 6 week accredited course January 27 Sure Start Children Centres are hosting a 6 week half day accredited course for anyone interested in a career in childcare at Illingworth Community Children’s Centre. Booking and info
Make the Most of You! Adult employability course with CKCareers
Want to try something new and get into work? We’re running an employability course for adults starting on 18 February. Come to our 4 week 3 hour sessions and let us help you Make the Most of You! More Info…
Holocaust Memorial Day in Calderdale January 27 at Halifax Minster This year’s Holocaust Memorial Day event in Calderdale will take place at Halifax Minster on Monday 27 January from 6pm – 8pm. This year marks the 75th anniversary of Holocaust Memorial Day and also the 25th anniversary of the genocide in Bosnia. Details…
Popples Almshouse Vacancy A vacancy will be arising at the Popples Almshouses in Bradshaw and applications are invited from ladies aged 50 or over. Applicants must have been born in, or resided in Bradshaw, Illingworth or Holmfield. To apply…
Community Small Grants Scheme taking applications by February 3rd Are you running an event or a project in Spring 2020? You may be able to apply for a Calderdale Council Community Small Grant. The deadline for the next round of grants is Monday 3rd February, with the Assessment Panel meeting on Thursday 20th February. Click to apply
Anger Management and Managing your Mood Free Workshops by Healthy Minds Healthy Minds are running two free of charge workshops to address the issues of Anger Management and Managing your Mood. Places are limited and offered on a first come first served basis, so book as soon as possible. To book…
Get Involved / Have Your Say
Physical Activity Survey for parents/carers and childcare providers of children under 5 Are you pregnant, a dad-to-be or parent/carer/grandparent of a child/ren aged under 5, then we want to hear your views. As part of the movement for Calderdale to be the most active borough in the UK, Active Calderdale and partners are promoting a survey… Read more
Have your say on plans for a new bus station in Halifax *Next session February 1*
Calderdale Council and West Yorkshire Combined Authority are asking people to comment on plans for a new bus station in Halifax, which is due to be completed by 2023. The £15.4m scheme aims to deliver a modern, fit for purpose facility that complements the surrounding heritage and public space of Halifax town centre. Find out more
Friends of Shelf Hall Park Group Annual General Meeting February 4th, 2020 Friends of Shelf Hall Park Group will hold the Annual General Meeting on Tuesday February 4th at 6:30pm at Shelf Village Hall. More info
XANAX (Alphazolam ) Misuse Concerns We have concerns about the use of Xanax in Calderdale and the risks associated with it, sadly including death. The following information may be useful in discussing Xanax with young people and adults between 15-25 years. Read more
Complete the Calderdale Survey today! Vision 2024 Perception Survey January 2020 2024 is an important year for Calderdale. It’s the year that marks our 50th anniversary and will be a time to celebrate and reflect on what’s been achieved over the last half century. But what is it like to live here right now? Take the survey
Citizens Advice Energy Roadshow – to help vulnerable individuals Do you run a group for vulnerable clients? Do you want Citizens Advice to provide your group with support on energy advice? Citizens Advice is heading out across Calderdale on an Energy Roadshow starting 20 January 2020. More info…
Accelerating Community-led Housing in Calderdale FREE support and advice All over the country, community-led housing groups are springing up and tackling the housing crisis head on, delivering quality, affordable homes that meet local needs. The Government has recognised that communities know their local areas better than anyone – and are perfectly placed to make things happen. Read full article
Man Shed on the Moor at Illingworth Moor Methodist Church Illingworth Moor Methodist Church are Fabulous to announce that Man Shed on the Moor is now open! Thursdays And Fridays just turn up! Supported by Staying Well North Halifax and The Methodist Church more…
Events and What’s On
Skillshop Valentines Disco Friday February 14
Skillshop are hosting a Valentines disco party on Friday February 14th at Siddal Ex-Servicemens club from 6.30pm to 9.30pm. Doors open at 6.30pm. Tickets are £5.00 for adults and £2.50 for children. Supper and games are included. Info & tickets…
Sparks! Half term fun at the Bankfield Museum – various dates
As part of the Calderdale Photography exhibition come and create your own landscape picture. The event takes place on three separate dates during the Spring Half term Info and tickets
ASD Waiting List Coffee Mornings at Innovations every Thursday Our NEW Coffee Morning in North & East Halifax for children on the waiting list for an ASD assessment takes place every Thursday at Innovations Childrens Centre starting on January 9th. Each session runs 10am – 11:30am. Would be lovely to see you! Read more…
Lead the Way January 2020 eBulletin Cloverleaf Advocacy
The latest Lead the Way eBulletin is out now. Read all about the progress of Living Well and upcoming events. Read more…
Do Something February – April 2020 issue out now! The Do Something guide is packed with fun activities and events, organised by Calderdale Council services. The latest issue for February to April 2020 is out now! Read it…
Sure Start NHP Winter/Spring Newsletter Find out what’s on in Children’s Centres across North and East Halifax in the new year with the Sure Start newsletter. Read here
Latest Staying Well newsletter There is no mistaking….the nights have drawn in, the seasons turned and its ‘big coat’ time once more. So let Staying Well warm your cockles with our winter newsletter—full of the usual good news, advice and information about what’s going on in Calderdale. Read here
A Busy Couple of Weeks Ahead for Macmillan! There is lots going on with Macmillan over the next fortnight, which you are very welcome to get involved in. Read the newsletter…
The Illingworth Messenger – December 2019 / January 2020 There’s lots going on in and around Illingworth and the December 19 / January 20 edition of the Illingworth Messenger contains details of events, activities, services, local news and much more! Read the latest messenger here…
The Warley Calendar 2020 is Now Available The Warley Calendar 2020 is now available at a cost of just £6.00, the calendar can be obtained from June at Warley Community Association by calling 01422 833824 or by text to 07957992192.
Eureka! – 2020 Clubs dates – Access All Areas! We’re excited to be introducing new club activities in 2020 – Sensory Play and new seasonal activities. Our clubs are free, include some time exploring the museum before getting crafty and creative with our trained Enablers, and the whole family is invited! Details…
Join the Calderdale Heritage Walks every fortnight until March 2020 Even walks in Brighouse attract walkers from further afield so why not join in a fun activity that combines gentle exercise with fascinating insight into the history of Calderdale? Walks take place every second Sunday on a fortnightly basis. Each walk has its own topic of interest and takes place in a different part of Calderdale. All welcome to join, all levels of fitness welcome. Read more…
Car Boot Sales Do you enjoy browsing through a miscellany of this and that? Do you want to turn those unwanted items into cash? Are you looking for a yet undiscovered priceless antique? We have two popular car boot sales at Northbridge in Halifax and on Daisy Street in Brighouse. They run every Sunday between 7am and noon so come along and bag a bargain! Find out more here.
Charities and Volunteering
Volunteers Required to Help with St. Augustine’s Community Lunch St. Augustine’s Centre is currently looking for new volunteers to help out in the Welcome Café for their Community Lunch. Summer is a bit of a difficult time for them with existing volunteers being on holiday and/or their children being at home with the school holidays… more…
Could you help Happy Days with donations of essentials? Happy Days is a local charity that houses the homeless in Calderdale and Kirklees. We are running low on donations now that winter has started and we would appreciate any help Read more…
Children and Young People
Bookstart Busy Babies at Central Library – Ages 0 to 2 – Next: January 30
Songs and rhymes are the best introduction to the magical world of language and literature. Come along to Bookstart Busy Babies at Halifax Central Library for 40 minutes of songs and rhymes led by our Early Years Librarian and Early Childhood Music Specialist, Ben Lawrence. Read more…
50 Things to do Before You’re 5! NHP Children’s Centres are excited to let you all know about the new 50 things to do before your 5 app that Calderdale Council have developed in conjunction with the Children’s Centres and lots of other local partners. It gives you 50 different, low cost and no cost activities that you can do with children age under 5. Find out more…
Ovenden West Riding Juniors are looking for new players Ovenden West Riding Juniors AFC are on the lookout for new players… Read more…
Health and Wellbeing
Chrystal Sound Therapy, Meditation, Yoga Nidra & Crystal Sound Baths Crystal & Sound therapy works on rebalancing the energy using crystal therapy and Chrystaltones alchemy singing bowls. Natalie works in the energy field to ground, then integrate & release any dissonant frequencies. Read more…
Wednesday walk for all at Northowram Surgery Wednesday 27 November sees the launch of Active Calderdale’s Better Living ‘Wednesday Walk for All’ which will be a gentle 1.5 mile circular stroll with a café stop for a brew and a natter. Join here…
Relaxation, destress and refocus with some helpful tips from Team Well Coming back from the holidays can trigger our stressors. Team Well have put together a few exercises to relieve the tension. This is a great tool when you just need to take some time out to clear your head, destress and refocus Read more
Memory Lane Cafe 2020 dates Memory Lane Cafe provides the place, space and opportunity for people to make connections with each other. We are a local community group providing support for people affected by dementia, other memory problems, and isolation. More info…
Staying Safe – WomenCentre Drop-In Session Venues and Dates If you are affected by any aspect of Domestic Abuse the Staying Safe team can help. We provide Drop-In sessions offering Domestic abuse support, Safety Advice, Access to Legal Advice. More info…
Over 50’s Luncheon Club – Dates January to March 2020 These are the dates for the Over 50’s Luncheon Club entertainment schedule for January to March 2020. The “Over 50’s Luncheon Club” is organised by Halifax and District Irish Society and takes place at The Pellon Social Club, Moor End Road, Halifax. More info…
New Suicide Bereavement Service across West Yorkshire and Harrogate A new service to support people bereaved or affected by suicide goes live on Monday (2 December) across West Yorkshire and Harrogate. The service is a response to the fact that people bereaved by suicide are more likely to suffer from severe depression or post-traumatic stress disorder, or even adopt suicidal behaviours themselves. Read more…
Park Care Meals – Extends Meals on Wheels Area Park Care Meals, have been delivering Meals on Wheels across Yorkshire for over 20 years. The services include a daily delivery of Tasty Two – Course meals with both Hot and Frozen meal options available, as well as delivery to Luncheon clubs… more…
Sports and Outdoor Activity Services Calderdale Sports Services provide first-class sports, coaching, activity and development sessions. We work with schools, young people, and parents to help increase participation, raise attainment, and promote active, healthy lifestyles, by providing Read more…
Insight Healthcare Calderdale – Latest newsletter Insight Healthcare Calderdale is an experienced provider of free talking therapy services on behalf of the NHS and are able to help those who are registered with a GP in Calderdale who are aged 18 and over. The service provides a quarterly newsletter with helpful information and the latest updates… Read it online here…
Improve Your Mental Health & Wellbeing with Football Friday’s Every Friday from 2pm to 3pm - Calderdale FC’s* Football Friday’s simply provide the opportunity for people to come together and play a game of friendly 6 a-side football – you don’t have to commit to every week – all we ask is that you let us know you are coming… details…
Latest from the Staying Well Team The latest Staying Well newsletter is now out, filled with usual good news stories, advice and information! Grab a cuppa and have a flick through… here...
Access Calderdale Project Would you like to develop your community group venue to become more accessible to people with disabilities? Are you considering re-locating your group and would like to ensure the proposed venue is inclusive and accessible? The Accessible Calderdale Project… more info…
Bored or lonely? Or, just fancy a brew and something to do… Looking for something to do but need some help? Staying Well Workers will help you take the first step out of the door. We are the social prescribing service for Calderdale. Talk to the Staying Well Team today – call us on 01422 392767 or self-refer here…
Employment Support and Training
Spring & Summer 2020 Adult Learning Courses Calderdale Adult Learning offers a range of courses across Calderdale in its latest Spring-Summer Brochure 2020. Our courses are for anybody 19+. More details…
Pennine Magpie recruiting new Trustees – various roles Pennine Magpie is a charity based in Halifax that offers a wide range of activities, experiences and training to adults with learning disabilities. We are at an extremely exciting time of development and are looking for new Trustees to help us achieve our strategic aims. To apply…
North Halifax Partnership Work Support
It doesn’t matter if you’ve never used a computer, or you’re not confident about writing and you don’t know where to start. We have time to talk to you in confidence and to help you with your job search and other things you want help with. Drop in to one of our Work Clubs or ring 0300 555 0266 or check out our website – find out more…
Local Cinemas and Theatres Vue Halifax – The Rex Cinema - Hebden Bridge Picture House – The Victoria Theatre Square Chapel Centre for the Arts – Halifax Playhouse – King Cross Library Film Club
Local Sports Centres
Threeways Sports Centre – 01422 728 050 (Option 1)
OSCA Sports Complex – Tel. 07974 077143
Northbridge Leisure Centre - Tel. 01422 341527
Sowerby Bridge Pool - Tel. 01422 288078
Halifax Swimming Pool - Tel. 01422 366624
Want to know what’s going on in other parts of Calderdale? Did you know there are blogs covering the Central Halifax, Lower Valley and Upper Valley areas too? And regular email newsletter updates. Follow the links!
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