Identity Group for LGBTQ Young People in Calderdale
Identity is an LGBTQ group situated in the Halifax/Calderdale area, formerly known as GALYIC. The group offers confidential support and advice to all young people aged 12 – 18 yrs regarding sexual and gender identity, home and school concerns, and all other worries they may have. They are based in a secure location in Halifax town centre that offers a safe environment for young people to meet.
Group sessions are held on Thursday evenings between 5.30pm -8.00pm.
Please contact them via email identitylgbtgroup@barnardos.org.uk or on the telephone Call or text Kate on 07867 644696 or Kellie on 07870 382440 to arrange to meet with you.
You can find more information on their website at identitylgbtgroup.com or on the Barnados site at barnardos.org.uk/calderdale.
The group itself is run by experienced members of staff and volunteers that are selected with help of the young people, and that are all qualified to deal with and provide advice on any sexual and gender identity issues. Kate and Kellie are our youth and support workers who run each session along with volunteers.
More information can be found in the new Identity Leaflet.
Identity is going from strength to strength, and has regular new members joining the group and are busy promoting their training in schools challenging HBT bullying.
Lower Valley Friday Flyer 23 June – OUT NOW!!
Click here to view the latest Lower Valley Friday Flyer…
Featuring:
- Get ready for Beechwood Big Picnic
- Brighouse Charity Gala
- Routes Festival 2017
- St Andrew’s Church Gift Appeal and Exhibition Weekend
- Weekly message from the NHP Energy Levels Project!
Have a great weekend!
If you’re on our mailing list the Friday Flyer will arrive direct to your inbox every Friday. Join the mailing list by emailing calderdalelowervalley@gmail.com
Volunteer to Work with Rainbows Children for Noah’s Ark
Noah’s Ark are currently looking for volunteers who can spare 2-3 hours a week to work alongside children from the ages of 4 – 11. As well as the main Community Cafe and Counselling Centre in Ovenden they also have outreach projects in Elland, Brighouse, Beech Hill (Pellon Lane) and Hebden Bridge.
They will provide full in-house training and continued support.
- The aim of RAINBOWS is to help children who have faced loss to believe in their own goodness and the value of their family.
- Rainbows is a structured programme to help children talk through their feelings with other children who are experiencing loss in their family.
- The Rainbows programme helps by providing a safe setting. They use adult facilitators and materials, journals, storybooks, games and creative activities to help lead them gently through the grieving process.
- The children learn to develop trust, express their feelings, be heard and valued and work together as part of a group.
If you are interested and would like to have a chat please contact Andrea Turpin on 01422 300457 or email rainbows@noahsarkcafe.org.uk
Holiday at Home – Bethesda Methodist Church 11 and 12 July
Holiday at Home at Bethesda Methodist Church, Elland on 11 and 12 July 10:00 – 15:30 each day.
For £3 each day have Fun, Fellowship and Food with
- Morning coffee
- Lunch
- Afternoon tea and cakes
- Sing along
- Games
- Quizzes
- Crafts
To book a place call Christine on 01422 256244
This event also involves members of Southgate Methodist and is supported by Elland Staying Well.
The Great Get Together at Crow Wood Park 9 July
Looking forward to the The Great Get Together at Crow Wood Park 9 July 12:00 – 15:00.
Lots going on with:
- Music
- Free tea and coffee
- Traditional games
- Face painting
- Stalls
Bring food and share in a picnic (remember to bring a picnic blanket).
Bring your friends and neighbours.
For up to date information call June on 01422 706373 or Shabir on 07866 369916.
Download our poster to advertise it in your area.
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Our Lower Valley Blog covers Brighouse, Elland, Greetland & Stainland, Hipperholme & Lightcliffe and Rastrick. We link to lots of groups and services in your area and try to bring information about events and activities together in one place.
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Greetland Goldstars new under 9s girls football coaching in Greetland
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tarting next Thursday 29 June at Greetland Goldstars playing fields, the new U9’s girls football coaching sessions will begin at 17:30 to 18:30. Year 2 and 3 girls all welcome.
The club is based at Greetland Community Centre on Rochdale Road and is an FA Charter Standard Community Football Club. They are working to set up a new Under 9s girls team to play in the West Riding Girls Football League starting in September 2017.
The new team will play on Saturday/Sunday mornings with training on a weekday evening.
For further information call John King on 07982 801988 or email kingyjs1965@gmail.com
More information about the other teams can be found at the Greetland Goldstars website.
Treasure Hunt – Elland Children’s Centre 28 July 2017
You are never too young to enjoy a good old treasure hunt and picnic. Families of all ages can take part in a walking treasure hunt around Elland and Holywell Green followed by a picnic and some activities.
Meet at Elland Children’s Centre, Boxhall Road, Elland on Friday 28 July 2017 10:30am aiming to finish the walk at 12:00pm.
Suitable for children all ages
To book a place call Sure Start Children’s Centres on 01422 266197
Calderdale Adult Learning ‘Have a Go’ Drop-in
Calderdale Adult Learning are holding a ‘Have a Go’ drop-in event at Heath Campus, Free School Lane, Halifax on Monday 26 – Thursday 29 June 2017 10am – 1pm each day.
They are holding this “Have a Go” Drop-In event as part of the nationwide Festival of Learning which celebrates lifelong learning. Advisors from C&K Careers will be available from 10am-12noon on Thursday, to offer information, advice and guidance on suitable courses and employment opportunities.
During the week there will be a free programme of activities which will cover the 4 new curriculum areas:
Monday – Adults with Learning Disabilities
Tuesday – Community and Family Learning
Wednesday – Learning for Life and Work
Thursday – Professional Development and Training
- Art and craft activities
- Cookery classes
- Art, craft and sewing workshops
- Modern Foreign Language taster classes
- IT workshops
- Taster classes/activities for GCSE, Functional Skills and ESOL qualifications
- Beauty and holistic therapies workshops
- First Aid taster sessions
- Information available on a range of qualifications – Health and Safety, Teaching and Security
For more information on the event and courses available at CAL visit www.calderdale.gov.uk/adultlearning or phone 01422 392820
If you would like to advertise this event a poster can be downloaded from CAL Have a Go Event
Food for Summer – Wellholme Park Children’s Centre 1 August 2017
Starting Tuesday 1 August 2017 11:15 – 13:15 at Wellholme Park Children’s Centre there will be two weeks of families making picnics and eating together in the park. Each week families will make a range of savoury and sweet picnic foods, trying different food and enjoying the weather and activities in the park.
Suitable for families with children of any age (please inform us of any food intolerances when booking your places).
To book a place call Sure Start Children’s Centres on 01422 266197
