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N&E Friday Flyer – 31 January 2020 North & East Halifax Ward Forum Team Email: team@halifaxnorthandeast.com 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!

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Staying Well Awards – Celebrating kindness in Calderdale

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. Nominations can be made for any individual, group or organisations in Calderdale working in a voluntary capacity to

reduce isolation and loneliness and keep people healthier, happier and staying well. We are especially looking for nominations that demonstrate:

Acts of kindness or caring communities.

Outstanding service or going the extra mile

Strengthened links between communities

Using physical activity to improve wellbeing

Contribution to Dementia Friendly communities

Nominations close 1st March 2020

Find out how to nominate here…

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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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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 care 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

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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 February 4th... More info

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 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…

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…

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. Each session runs 10am – 11:30am. Would be lovely to see you! 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…

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

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The Illingworth Messenger – February 2020 There’s lots going on in and around Illingworth and the February 2020 edition of the Illingworth Messenger contains details of events, activities, services, local news and much more... read the February edition online here…

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

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? 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. 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 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…

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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

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... 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. 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…

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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…

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… more…

Paediatric First Aid training at Northowram & Shelf Hub 4 weeks learning a Level 3 award in Paediatric First Aid, learners will gain the knowledge in dealing with first aid situations including choking, CPR and shock – Learners must attend the full 12 hour course to gain the accreditation. 26 Feb to 18 March… details and booking…

Introduction to Childcare Level 2 – 6 week accredited course February 10 Introduction to Childcare level 2 course, starting February 10 at Illingworth Community Children’s Centre. This course is a great starting point for anyone interested in a career in childcare. Course runs from Monday 10 February to March 16 - 9.30am to 2.30pm… booking details…

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What’s on this February with Job Centre Plus This February there are a number of events taking place with Job Centre Plus. From advice and guidance to various workshops and drop in sessions including some of the following to give you an idea: Personal Development for Employment, Ability Challenge Workshop, Accelerate Programme, Refugee Integration Support and much more… find out more…

Latest Jobs Click here - Jobs and apprenticeships on our Latest Jobs page or for other jobs click on

the jobs below

Clinical Lead WomenCentre Counselling Services Bradford & Calderdale – Closing

February 10, 2020

Time Out Project Worker – Healthy Minds – Closing February 17, 2020

Employment Services with Halifax Opportunities Trust

Apprentice Equine Groom Level 2 – Long Lover Livery Ltd

Pennine Magpie recruiting new Trustees – various roles

Work Clubs in North and East Halifax

Mondays - 1:30pm - 3:30pm - Beechwood Road Library, Illingworth, HX2 9BU

Wednesdays - 10am – 12pm - St Augustine’s Family Centre, Hanson Lane, HX1 5PG

Wednesdays - 10am – 12pm - King Cross Library, HX1 3BG

Thursdays - 10am – 12pm - Mixenden Library, HX2 8PU

Thursdays - 1.30pm -3.30pm - Beechwood Road Library, Illingworth, HX2 9BU

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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