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N&E Friday Flyer – 14 February 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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Roller skate school at the YMCA – learn how to skate this Half Term! Come and Join us at the YMCA in Halifax for your chance to learn how to skate. The half term skating school is open once more, offering a fantastic hour and a half of fun. To book…

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

March 2020 North and East Ward Forums Meeting Dates and Locations Ward forum meeting dates are being announced Stay tuned

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

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

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Storm Ciara: Flood hubs across Calderdale Please note that Flood hubs have been set up across Calderdale district to assist local residents/businesses. For more information please contact Calderdale Council on 01422 288001. More info…

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

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…

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

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

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…

Get Involved / Have Your Say Next Friends of West View Park Group meeting Saturday February 22nd

The next Friends of West View Park Group meeting will take place Saturday February 22, 2020 at 10am at the New Hope United Reformed Church, Warley Road. If you have interest in the park and what to be involved in future events, come along to the meeting and find out more. Details…

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…

Next Friends of Roils Head group meeting Tuesday February 18th

The next Friends of Roils Head group meeting is on Tuesday February 18th 2020 at 7pm at Grace Baptist Church, Norton Tower, Halifax. If the Roils Head moor is of interest to you then please come along to the meeting. Details…

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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…

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…

Freecycling in Calderdale – It’s not waste until you waste it!

Your trash could be someone else’s treasure, so if you have items you no longer need, why not advertise them for free at the Calderdale Freecycle Group or the Calderdale Recycle group? All items advertised must be offered free of charge, absolutely no money must be exchanged. More…

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

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…

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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…

Lunchtime Live at Hope Baptist Chapel, Hebden Bridge

Enjoy FREE entry to Lunchtime Live providing 2 hours of afternoon entertainment on Saturday 15 February 2020 – 1.30pm at Hope Baptist Chapel, Hebden Bridge, HX7 8EW. The music will be provided by familiar faces on the local circuit and their musical influences come from far and wide. More info…

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…

Dementia Friendly Film screening at Square Chapel *February 25* 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. Continue reading…

FREE half term graffiti project the Hub at Pellon The Hub at Pellon is opening up a graffiti project to any young people between the ages of 11 – 14 over the February half term. Reserve your place

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

SureStart Children’s Centres North and East February 2020 schedule

The what’s on February 2020 guide for North & East Halifax Sure Start Children’s Centres has been uploaded on the Sure Start website. Read here

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!

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…

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Lee Mount Baptist Church – All Age Lunches club every other Thursday *Next February 20* 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 info

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

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…

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…

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

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…

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…

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…

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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 *Next February 27* 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

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…

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…

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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…

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

Sure Start Children’s Centres – Recruiting now! We are delighted to be able to advertise a number of vacancies within our Children’s Centres across North and East Halifax and the Lower Valley. Many of these opportunities have become available due to staff progression internally within the organisation. Apply here

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

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…

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

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…

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Paediatric First Aid training at Northowram & Shelf Hub *Starting February 26* 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…

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…

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

the jobs below

Cleaners – Calderdale Council – Closing February 16th, 2020

Bank/Relief Enabler – Pennine Magpie

Sure Start Children’s Centres – Recruiting now! – Closing Friday 21st, 2020

Shop Assistant Age UKCK Shopmobility (Part-time)

Part-Time Store Colleague – Pets at Home

What’s on this February with Job Centre Plus

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

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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

Inspire Centre – Tel. 01422 357357

Lightcliffe Academy – Tel: 01422 200499

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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