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 – 28 February 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 Your Ward Forum – Your Say We’re reviewing our Ward Forum meetings in NE Halifax to make sure they are meeting the needs of everyone. If you currently attend a meeting, or even if you’ve never been before, please take our survey and tell us what you think! Take the survey March 2020 North and East Ward Forums Meeting Dates and Locations Ward forum meeting dates are being announced Stay tuned Staying Well Awards: Final call to nominate before midnight 1st March. Make your nomination for any individual, group or organisation in Calderdale working in voluntary capacity to reduce isolation & loneliness and keep people healthier, happier and staying well. Vote here Halifax Long March 2020: Midnight walk on Easter Night for your charity of choice Are you planning on having an egg hunt this Easter? How about a mystery route Midnight March on a trail past famous Calderdale landmarks? Challenge yourself achieving an incredible milestone or walk for a cause you believe in. There is over 40 amazing charities to choose from. You can even propose your own reason for doing this! Read more NHP Holiday Kitchen – Tackling Holiday Hunger! Our NHP Sure Start Family Support Team took some of the stress out of the holidays this February half term by providing meals and activities for free at New Beginnings Church in Ovenden. Read more
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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 – 28 February 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
Your Ward Forum – Your Say
We’re reviewing our Ward Forum meetings in NE Halifax to make sure they are meeting the needs of everyone. If you currently attend a meeting, or even if you’ve never been before, please take our survey and tell us what you think! Take the survey
March 2020 North and East Ward Forums Meeting Dates and Locations Ward forum meeting dates are being announced Stay tuned
Staying Well Awards: Final call to nominate before midnight 1st March.
Make your nomination for any individual, group or organisation in Calderdale working in voluntary capacity to reduce isolation & loneliness and keep people healthier, happier and staying well. Vote here
Halifax Long March 2020: Midnight walk on Easter Night for your charity of choice
Are you planning on having an egg hunt this Easter? How about a mystery route Midnight March on a trail past famous Calderdale landmarks? Challenge yourself achieving an incredible milestone or walk for a cause you believe in. There is over 40 amazing charities to choose from. You can even propose your own reason for doing this! Read more
NHP Holiday Kitchen – Tackling Holiday Hunger!
Our NHP Sure Start Family Support Team took some of the stress out of the holidays this February half term by providing meals and activities for free at New Beginnings Church in Ovenden. Read more
Calderdale Industrial Museum Easter opening times 2020
The Calderdale Industrial Museum will certainly be taking part in the Easter celebrations during the Easter break. The usual displays will be available plus there is an Easter Trail planned with Prizes for the kids! More info
Crafty Ladies Spring Fayer at Northowram Library Hub April 4
Join the Crafty Ladies in their Easter/Spring Fayre for Easter refreshments, a selection of scrumptious cakes, Easter gifts and cards, money wallets and our Bunny Raffle! More info
VSI Alliance Event – ESF Community Grants Meet the Funder Event
ESF Community Grants Meet the Funder Event. Are you a small or voluntary organisation? Do you deliver in West Yorkshire? Do you work with unemployed people in your local area? Grants are available to fund your project. Find out more
Improving Access to Talking Therapies – Calderdale CCG survey open till 6th March
Talking therapies help people manage anxiety and depression through self-guided help, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) and counselling. The CCG wants to review how talking therapies are delivered in Calderdale. Your feedback will be used to inform and shape a service that meets the needs of local people. Take the survey
Reminder! Have Your Say! Mixenden Ward Forum – Tuesday 24 March 2020
Meet the Services at the Mixenden Ward Forum on Tuesday 24 March 2020, 6:30pm at Mixenden Activity Centre, Mixenden, HX2 8SH. 6:30pm refreshments and signing in and the meeting starts at 7:00pm. More info
Eureka 2020 Access All Areas clubs
Our popular Access All Areas clubs offer different sensory play craft activities. Places are limited and most clubs are fully booked, so get your places on remaining clubs now! 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! Book here
New workshops at Eureka for children with visual impairments – British
Science Week
To celebrate British Science Week on Sunday 15th March we’ll be running FREE workshops for children with visual impairments aged 7-11 to explore the solar system. Join us for our Tactile Universe workshops and use 3D models and sensory activities to explore the wonders of space and astronomy. Children will get to create their own mini 3D models of the solar system to take home. Booking essential. To book…
Have your event at the OSCA Foundation bar and function suite!
The OSCA Foundation bar and function suite are available for hire free of charge. Our ample dance and bar room suite as well as the activity area are a great venue to host your events, parties and celebrations. Details
The latest Illingworth March 2020 Messenger is out, with details of services, events, group announcements, activities, local news and much more! Read the latest messenger here…
International Women’s Day Wellbeing event in Lee Mount – come celebrate
with us!
To celebrate the wonderful women of Halifax, this International Women’s Day will be marked by an event to bring women together to talk about the issues that matter to them and to promote wellbeing through pampering, relaxation, learning new skills and getting active. Book your place here
New Tai Chi classes at Threeways Sports Centre Starting March 5, 2020
There’s a new Tai Chi class at Threeways Sports Centre every morning on Thursday 10.30 – 11.30am. First class is on March 5th, 2020. Tai Chi is a form of gentle exercise with several health benefits, promoting, among other things, improved balance, improved circulation and overall health, calmness and well being. Details
5th International Women’s Day Celebrations 2020 -The WomenCentre
The WomenCentre invite you to the Northern Quarter in Huddersfield for an evening celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. Come join us on this free event, including food, talk and a musical event showcasing local female talent, as well as an after party! Read more
Illingworth Ward Forum meeting Date Change to Tuesday March 10
Please note the change in date for the Illingworth Ward Forum. Dates for all March 2020 Ward Forum Meetings can be found here. More details
Women of Calderdale celebrate International Women’s Day #EachforEqual Women of Calderdale are invited to join us for a celebration of International Women’s Day 2020 on Thursday March 5th, from 11am to 2pm at Queen’s Road Neighbourhood Centre. More info
Halifax Swimming Pool reopened – February 2020
The Halifax Swimming Pool is now open again as usual.
Children’s Mental Health Week – Help Shape Local Mental Health Services – Young persons survey
Are you aged between 9 – 25? Do you live or go to school/college in Calderdale? If so, please could we ask you to take part in this opportunity to have your say on helping shape local mental health services. Take the survey
Popples Almshouse Vacancy open to applicants A vacancy has become available 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. Click to apply
Get Involved / Have Your Say Calderdale Council closure of flood hubs – Where to get support The flood hubs will close on Friday 28th February. If you need support after this time Read more
Next Northowram & Shelf Ward Forum meeting Monday March 2nd The Next Northowram & Shelf Ward Forum meeting is taking place on Monday March 2nd, 2020 at the Belgrave Social Club, Claremount Road. Claremount. Halifax. Details…
Warley Ward Forum next meeting Saturday March 7th Just a reminder about next month’s Warley ward forum on Saturday 7th March 2020. Doors open at 9.30am for a 10am start. The meeting takes place at St Columba’s Church Community Hall in Pellon. Details…
Staying Well Awards – Celebrating kindness in Calderdale – Closing March 01, 2020 For 5 years, Staying Well has been supporting adults to improve their health and wellbeing and reduce isolation and loneliness. The Staying Well Awards are about celebrating the fantastic volunteers and groups in Calderdale that make this possible. Find out how to nominate here…
Police Crime Prevention Advice for Halifax North Local Businesses and Community Centres
West Yorkshire Police provide crime prevention advice online and in person. The Business Crime section of the West Yorkshire Police website contains a range of information for keeping your business and business premises safe and secure. More info
The Great British Spring Clean – North East Halifax Needs You! The Great British Spring Clean is on its way from Friday 20th March to Monday 13th April 2020 across the UK. Calderdale Council and Keep Britain Tidy are calling on you, our #LitterHeroes, to take action. Get Involved
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
Mixy Marchers Walking Group and beginners Netball Mixy Marchers is a walking group held in Mixenden and always welcome to new members. The group meets for walks every Tuesday and Thursday at 6pm outside Holy Nativity Church. If walking isn’t for you then perhaps you can try beginners netball. Held Thursday evenings from 6pm to 7.30pm at Ash Green Primary School, Lower Site… get involved…
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…
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
Support for low income households who struggle to heat their homes Low income households and people living with long term or chronic health conditions are at greater risk of secondary illness as result of living in a cold home. The Council has a range of services to help lower income owner occupiers and private tenants make their homes warmer, healthier and cheaper to heat. Read more
Events and What’s On
HALI-CON, Halifax’s own Comic Con is back! March 1, 2020 Promising to be a great day out and entirely family friendly event, Halifax’s own comic convention, Hali-Con is back! This is the fourth year this event is running and as always it promises to be full of exciting stalls of comics, toys and collectables, events and celebrity appearances! Info and booking details
Big Comedy Little Theatre at Hebden Bridge – an evening of stand up comedy March 8 Canalside Comedy is gearing up for the next evening of comedy on 8th March. Top circuit names Paul Tonkinson and Scott Bennett are joined by newer acts, Liam Pickford and Celya Ab and your host for the evening will be the talented Bobby Murdoch. Book here
THE HALIFAX WAR MACHINE 1914-1918 – “A Town Transformed for War” at Calderdale Industrial Museum Join us for an Illustrated Talk by David Millichope for the inspirational recounting of how Halifax contributed to the First World War efforts. Find out how Halifax industry was radically adapted and reorganised to meet the demands of ‘Total War’. More info…
10 Years of O’Hooley & Tidow – Brighouse Arts Festival 2020
“I cannot believe we have managed to book O’Hooley & Tidow for their 10 year celebration concert as they gain international fame from the Gentleman Jack series. Once again, we have managed to bring huge acts to Brighouse – a town that normally gets forgotten about when it comes to the big artists and acts” Book here
Your Calderdale Countryside News for Winter/Spring 2020 is here! Welcome to the first newsletter of Countryside News for 2020, packed with ideas of how to make the most of enjoying the great outdoors, right at your doorstep! Read here
High Five Newsletter January 2020: We need your help! High Five! The over 50s club at Pellon celebrates 9 years of offering valuable resources to people aged 50+ in and around Pellon. Now it’s asking you for your help to continue with its services. Read more…
Pellon High Five class vacancies – join us! Pellon’s very own over 50 community group, High Five have vacancies at their activity classes. Click to find out!
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. Read here…
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…
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
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…
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 March 5* 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. Starting Thursday 27 February 2020 – 10am to 10.40am… details and booking…
Forest School at Shelf Hall Park for toddlers up to 5 years *March 6* A four week Forest School session, aimed at toddlers from walking to 5 years old. Mud faces, stick and leaf art, spring scavenger hunt and sensory walks around the park. There are four sessions from Friday March 6 to Friday March 27 - 10am to 11am… booking…
Health and Wellbeing
Lee Mount Baptist Church – All Age Lunches club every other Thursday *March 5* Lee Mount Baptist Church run a lunch club every other Thursday on a fortnightly basis. The club offers a set three course meal for £2.50 per person. There is a different menu each week. More…
Daisy Chain Cafe new opening days Feb – May 2020 The Daisy Chain Cafe is open on the second Wednesday of each month from 1pm to 3pm. Everyone is welcome to come along and enjoy games entertainment and more… dates…
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. Each session runs 10am – 11:30am. Would be lovely to see you! 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…
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... Join here…
Would you rather kiss a jellyfish… …or talk to a friend who feels all at sea? One in 4 of us experience a mental health problem each year. Join Time to Change in their work to promote discussion around the issues and preconceptions surrounding Mental Health. Read more
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. 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…
Employment Support and Training
Healthy Minds Winter/Spring Workshops Explore the themes of each workshop and learn practical skills to support your wellbeing, through group work and discussion. BOOKING ESSENTIAL. To book…
C&K Careers Apprenticeship Event March 5 Leaving school or college this year and thinking about doing an apprenticeship? Don’t miss this event! CK Careers invite you at the Shay Stadium on March 5 between 4 – 7pm, giving you the opportunity to explore apprenticeship options available to you. More info
Stress Less – Healthy Minds Free Workshop March 3 Healthy Minds would like to invite you to a single day workshop on dealing with everyday stress and coping with stressful situations. This workshop will give you the opportunity to learn more about your stress and discover tips on how to deal with it. Booking info
Basic Business Planning March 4 – VSI Alliance March Training
Business planning is providing a statement of goals, strategies and actions that you would envisage taking to ensure that your group or organisation’s business survival, prosperity and growth. Come along and to find out more on how to work through the business planning process and what areas you will need to consider. Book here
Getting the Most Out of Social Media March 10 – VSI Alliance March Training
With social media platforms available at the touch of a button, your audience has never been so accessible. This session will look at how to get the most out of the 2 main social media platforms (Facebook and Twitter) for your organisation and all the tools you can use to make Social Media fit in with the busiest working day. Booking info
DIY Accounts March 17 – VSI Alliance March Training
In this workshop you will learn how to use our free Excel template to give you the confidence to set up a bookkeeping system on a spreadsheet. Booking info
Anger Management 3 week Free Workshop starting March 17
Healthy Minds are running a free 3 week Anger Management workshop. This workshop will give you the opportunity to identify what normal anger is and learn practical tips on how to deal with anger in a healthy way. Book here
Calderdale Citizens Advice help with employability skills for 16-20 year olds
Do you know someone between the ages of 16 and 20 who wants to improve their employability skills? Or maybe they want to gain valuable experience whilst making a real difference to people living in Calderdale? Find out more
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…
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
Inspire Centre – Tel. 01422 357357
Lightcliffe Academy – Tel: 01422 200499
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
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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