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A 7 week adult only course that will give learners the background knowledge, practical ideas and an understanding of how children learn. This is an ideal course for anyone thinking about a career in education.
Thursday 9 June – 9.30am to 11.30am
At Carr Green Primary School, Carr Green Lane, Rastrick, HD6 3LT
To book a place, call Sure Start Children’s Centres NHP on 01422 266197
Rastrick Big Local, Brighouse Angling Association and West Yorkshire Angling Action Group are offering fishing sessions to young people from the Rastrick area.
Small organised groups of up to 6 persons are invited to go along and enjoy coarse fishing instruction at the Brookfoot lake fishery and parents, carers, group leaders are welcome at all times.
The venues, Riley`s and Airey`s ponds are small, well stocked places with good access and safe bank side pegs from which to learn about coarse fishing and most boys and girls will catch something on their first attempt and more experienced anglers can catch lots!
The Association now has three experienced coaches* who are fully qualified by the national governing body, the Angling trust (anglingtrust.net)
The sessions, usually 1-2 hours long, will take place on the afternoon during school holidays or early evening in term time from late spring to September.
All participants will be introduced to the knowledge and skills used in fishing; knowledge of the fish we catch and the natural environment in which we enjoy our great sport.
In the long term we would anticipate a lifelong appreciation of the world of fishing and possibly become member of a club.
For further information visit www.brighouseangling.co.uk or call Clive Milsom on 01274 875968 or Sean Auty on 07954 582135
FREE Fishing books are available at Brighouse, Rastrick and Bailiff Bridge Libraries
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From Friday 20 May Sector Support Calderdale have a number of upcoming training courses.
From Volunteers and the Law to Child Protection and Adults at Risk, there may be something to suit your role even if you just want to improve your grant application skills.
Calderdale Council has awarded over £11,000 to five local community groups to help them put on events and festivals to celebrate all that’s great about Calderdale.
The Council invited voluntary groups to apply for grants last month to help boost tourism, trade and morale after the Boxing Day floods.
Robin Tuddenham, Calderdale Council’s Director of Communities and Service Support, said:
“We are delighted to award grants of up to £2,500 to support local events and festivals. They are one of the many things that make Calderdale a fantastic place to visit, and are further proof that our towns and villages are well and truly open for business.
“Four months on from the Boxing Day floods, we want to keep bringing enjoyment and trade to the area. We’re certain that the exciting range of events will showcase local people’s great strength and community spirit, whilst bringing in visitors from miles around and boosting the economy.”
Last weekend’s 1960s themed event in Brighouse kicked off the series of grant-funded festivals. Organised by Brighouse Business Initiative, a £2,500 grant helped towards music and dance, memorabilia, street performances and a street market on Saturday 23 and Sunday 24 April. The event was a great success, with thousands of visitors.
‘A Reet Royd Waater Do’ in Mytholmroyd will bring music, sports, a market, food and information on flood protection from Friday 29 April to Monday 2 May. The local consortium organising the event received £2,500 towards the cost.
The ninth annual Handmade Parade, part of Yorkshire Festival 2016, will take place on Sunday 26 June and will include an international dimension when a Russian-based arts organisation will open the first Cardbordia Embassy in Hebden Bridge in the build up to the Parade. As ever, there will be plenty of opportunities for people to get involved, with community workshops over the weeks running up to the event. A £2,375 grant has helped to make this happen.
Elland Carnival received £1,500 to put on its annual event on Saturday 9 July. This year it will target young people with lots of activities to demonstrate opportunities for art and culture, including a music tent, street entertainers and a climbing wall.
Mytholmroyd Arts Festival received a £2,500 grant towards organising a weekend of art and culture from Friday 14 to Sunday 16 October. The aim is to encourage local involvement in arts and cultural activities and show strong community spirit.
Kathleen McGrath, Executive Director of Handmade Parade, said:
“Hebden Bridge is in for a treat this summer when the town centre will be taken over by the ninth Handmade Parade. Organisers are delighted to announce the theme will be ‘Muck In’. Having received valuable support from Calderdale Council’s flood-related festivals fund we will be using this generous grant to support us in providing the town with a celebration of their fantastic resilience and community spirit. The carnival will highlight the renewed vibrancy of the town after the floods, shining a light on the community and claiming back the right to dance down their streets again.”
Jade Smith, Coordinator of A Reet Royd Waater Do, added:
“Following the devastating flood on Boxing Day the village of Mytholmroyd plans to cheer itself up with four days of fun. Thanks to the grant from Calderdale Council we are able to put on an event that will be fun for all the family. It will include an indoor market, face painting, a beer festival and even a dog competition. There will also be an exhibit which aims to build flood resilience, where children can make their own sandbags and learn where to put them.
Drop-in sessions about the changes to Calderdale Hospital Services
Singing for the Brain! Halifax Alzheimer’s Society looking for a volunteer singer
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Great news! You can now register for the Northowram Burner which takes place on Sunday 12 June! 2.5k Family Fun Run, 10k Run and fantastic Summer Fayre.
Register and pay directly through the website www.runtheburner.co.uk or contact Northowram School.
Come along, try out new activities and make new friends at Shelf Library every Tuesday from 5 April – 27 September 2016 (excluding 12 April, 24 May, 12 July, 2 August and 20 September)
Activities include:
Relaxation Therapy/Meditation – achieve calmness of mind and body (2-3pm)
Kurling – just like curling but without the ice (2-3pm)
Tai Chi – gentle exercise and good for balance. (3.30-4.30pm)
Includes a break for tea/coffee and chat
Please wear loose fitting clothes and comfortable footwear.
Prior to any form of new physical activity it is advised that you consult with your doctor.
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