Lower Valley Friday Flyer 15 March 2019 – OUT NOW!!

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LV Friday FLyer

Click here to view the latest Lower Valley Friday Flyer…

Featuring:-

  • Calderdale Council Suicide Prevention measures
  • Caring Together – an event for carers and their loved ones 
  • Halifax Canoe Club Information evening
  • FREE Training Courses

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

It may be that one of your friends or colleagues may have forgotten to re-subscribe and is missing their Friday Flyer but no need to worry. They can easily see the Flyer on this blog or subscribe to our mailing  list again by clicking to stay in touch

This entry was posted in Mar and tagged .

Reclaiming lives after Stroke – support group

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different strokesDifferent Strokes is a charity run by younger stroke survivors for younger stroke survivors

We help younger Stroke Survivors reclaim their lives through active peer support and independent recovery.

Come along to our monthly meetings:
We meet between 1pm and 3pm on the 2nd Thursday of each month.

We meet at:
Halifax Fire Station
Skircoat Moor Road
Halifax
HX1 3JF

Group Coordinator: Geoff Render
Phone: 07434 958024
Email: Geoff.Render@differentstrokes.co.uk

Follow us on Facebook 
Information Line: 0345 1307172
Website: www.differentstrokes.co.uk

This entry was posted in Health, Staying Well.

Small Grants Workshop for voluntary organisations

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vsi allianceTuesday 16 April 2019, 10am – 10pm

Venue: Resource Centre, Hall Street, Halifax, HX1 5AY

This half-day course is ideal for anyone new to the grant making process and will help you to understand the key points of finding and applying for small grants.

The training should help you to:

  • Recognise different types of funding and eligibility criteria
  • Use different tools to carry out a funding search
  • Identify the elements of an application
  • Write a simple project plan
  • Explain how systems and processes can help the ‘funding cycle’

Book your place here: https://northbankforum.org.uk/event/small-grants/

This entry was posted in Apr, Events, Get Involved / Have Your Say.

People Management Workshop for voluntary organisations

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vsi allianceThursday 4 April, 9:45am-4:45pm

Venue: Resource Centre, Hall Street, Halifax, HX1 5AY

Does your organisation employ staff, is everything running smoothly?

Do you, your managers/supervisors or co-ordinators need some support? If so, this workshop is for you.

The workshop will include:

  • Understanding the difference between employee, worker, sessional workers, and volunteers
  • Organisational objectives  – do employees need to know them, do you?
  • Managing your team
  • Managing your boss or bosses
  • Loving your job?
  • Managing difficult situations
  • The practical stuff that can help at each employment stage including policies and process:
    • Starting Employment
    • During Employment
    • Ending Employment
    • Managing Change
  • Your organisations duties as an employer
  • Your employees duties as an employee – and I don’t mean their job role!

Throughout the workshop, there will be the opportunity for you to discuss what affects you, ask questions etc. – what is said in the room remains in the room!

Book your place here: https://northbankforum.org.uk/event/people-management/

This entry was posted in Get Involved / Have Your Say.

Free Super Sunday & Holiday Clubs

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Eureka

Regular clubs for disabled children and their siblings that are fun, creative and completely FREE!

Clubs start with a short family quest to get you inspired before you get stuck in to a creative activity, run by our trained, experienced Enablers, who will make sure that the activities are accessible to all. Children with any disability are welcome at any club, *except for three sessions which are for children with autism only.

The whole family is welcome and our clubs are not only great fun, but also an opportunity to meet other families, chat and share experiences. Clubs last two hours starting at 10am and involve a mix of play, art activities and gallery exploration.

Oh, and did we mention that they’re FREE!

Clubs in 2019

  • Tuesday 16th April – Tie-dye
  • Tuesday 23rd April – Clay play (fully booked)
  • Sunday 19th May – Print making  (*Autism only)
  • Sunday 16th June – Mosaics (fully booked)
  • Sunday 14th July – Sculpture
  • Tuesday 30th July – Tie-dye (*Autism only)
  • Tuesday 6th August – Print making
  • Tuesday 13th August – Sculpture
  • Tuesday 20th August – Mosaics
  • Tuesday 27th August – Tye-dye

Club places must be booked in advance.

Call 01422 330069 and we’ll take it from there. If you’ve booked for a club but are then unable to attend, please let us know asap as we keep a waiting list so another family might be able to come in your place.

Hearing Impaired visitors can book places by email if you prefer – just email accessallareas@eureka.org.uk

Waiting List

If you would like to attend a club that is fully booked please use the email form to let us know.

On the form please include;

  • which club you would like go on the waiting list for
  • how many people would be attending if space became available
  • your contact details

We will contact you if space becomes available.

More information…

This entry was posted in Apr, Aug, Events, July, June, May, Young People.

Free LEGO club for children with Autism

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Eureka

We’re delighted to announce that we’re hosting a free LEGO club for children with autism and their siblings, thanks to the support of Calderdale’s Short Breaks programme.

Clubs will be run by our brilliant friends Bricks4Kidz, with a LEGO workshop lasting an hour and free admission to the museum for the day too!

Places are limited, so must be booked in advance.
Interested? Head to our website for a bit more info, and call us on 01422 330069 during office hours to book your place (ask for Leanne, Trizia or Lorraine).

bricks4kids

This entry was posted in Apr, Events, Young People.

Single Point of Access mental health services survey

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healthwatchHealthwatch Kirklees are engaging with people who have contacted the Single Point of Access (SPA) for adult mental health services in Kirklees and Calderdale.  We’d love to hear from people who have called SPA themselves, or on behalf of a friend, relative or someone they care for.  We’d also welcome feedback from staff who may call SPA on behalf of people they work with.

Here are the links to the surveys:

https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/VCSBP5K  This is the survey for people who may have called SPA for themselves or for a friend, relative or someone they care for.  Please share this with people who access your service/group.

https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/VC6ZB2P  This is the survey for staff who call SPA on behalf of people they work with.

We’re also offering to run an interactive, creative workshop as a way to gather more detailed feedback in a relaxed environment.  If you would like our team to come to your organisation/group to run a workshop, please get in touch to arrange – contact Clare on 01924 450379 or email clare.costello@healthwatchkirklees.co.uk.

Our engagement will run until the end of April 2019.

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Caring Together – an event for carers and their loved ones

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FREE EVENT for carers and their loved ones on Friday 22 March 2019.

Hosted by the Calderdale Carers Project, Memory Lane Cafe, Bluebird Care and Age Uk Calderdale and Kirklees.

Learn about what support is available to carers while enjoying:

  • Favourite hits from the 50s and 60s performed by Darren Lee
  • Hand and heck/neck massage
  • Lunch

Venue: Age UK C&K, Rimani House, Hall Street, HX1 5BD

This event is for Carers and the person they care for to come along together or the Carer alone. They must be either currently registered with Calderdale Carers Project or undertake registration prior to the event.

All places must be booked via Calderdale Carers Project by ringing 01422 369101.

Transport may be available but must be mentioned at the time of booking. Respite care may also be available but we will need at least 1 weeks’ notice in order to arrange this subject to availability.

To find out more, please email enquiries@calderdale-carers.co.uk

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This entry was posted in Events, Health, Mar, Staying Well.

Halifax Canoe Club – we love canoeing and want you to love it too!

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Come along to Hollins Mill pub in Sowerby Bridge on Tuesday 26 March 2019 and find out more about what Halifax Canoe Club can offer you!

We’re an active and family orientated club based on the River Calder in Sowerby Bridge, Halifax. Those new to the sport will need to start on one of our beginners courses where our qualified coaches will introduce you to the skills you need to start paddling safely.

As you progress our coaches can introduce you to move advanced skills, white water paddling, open canoes, slalom and freestyle canoeing. There’s also the chance to try sea kayaking, surfing, slalom racing, weekends away and during the winter much of the club’s activity is heading off on river trips to suit various levels of ability.

Never paddled before and want to see if it’s for you?

Try one of our taster sessions – they’re on 6 and 7 April. We provide everything you need – boats, kit and coaches to keep you safe and make sure you’re having fun! Available for anyone ages 7+.

Want to paddle but don’t know how?

You should take our Learn To Paddle Course – this runs for 8 weeks. These are on Mondays and Thursdays from 29 April. There’s a course starting in June as well, subject to demand. We’ll release dates nearer the time. The Learn to Paddle Course is available to everyone aged 7+.

Already know how to paddle and want to refine your skills?

Take our River Skills Course – you can choose Mondays and Thursdays from 29 April.. There’s a dry induction night on Monday 8th April or Thursday 11th April. There’s another course running in June – we’ll release dates nearer the time. This course is available to everyone aged 7+.

How do I sign up for a course? 

Come along to Hollins Mill pub in Sowerby Bridge on Tuesday 26 March 2019 and find out more about what Halifax Canoe Club can offer you.  We’ll be there between 7 and 8.30pm. Or get in touch if you have any questions before – email: info@halifaxcanoe.org.uk

Can’t make it to our Hollins Mill sign up night and want to join a course?

Sign up online HERE – NOW!

Annual membership includes the cost of all river courses, coaching and also the cost of using our equipment (boats, safety gear etc). We offer reduced rates for families, concessions rates and junior rates – please take a look at our membership options HERE.

Please get in touch if you have any questions – email info@halifaxcanoe.org.uk

Please remember that everyone at Halifax Canoe Club is a volunteer – we give up our own time to support you as a paddler – have fun and we’ll see you on the water!

This entry was posted in Apr, Events, Health, June, Mar, Young People.

Cycling 4 All Calderdale – 2019 Sessions

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cycling for allCycling 4 All sessions start again on Monday 1st April 2019 at Brooksbank Cycle Circuit Hammerstones ROad, ELlnad, HX5 0TA.

  • All ability rides – every Monday 7pm – 8.30pm
  • Women and Children only rides – Saturday’s 11am – 12pm
  • Bike Library (borrow a bike from our Yorkshire Bank bike library)

Just £5 per family!  Children under 16 must be accompanied on the track by a parent/carer.

Any questions, please get in touch on 01422 230230

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This entry was posted in Apr, Aug, Dec, Elland, Events, Health, July, June, May, Nov, Oct, Sep.