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Halifax Opportunities Trust in partnership with Calderdale Council provide appointments every Tuesday for people to register with the EU settlement scheme.
The service is strictly appointment only so please book through this link: https://www.calderdale.gov.uk/v2/book-appointment?t=eus%20
EU citizens must make this application before 31st June 2021
It’s been six months since the beginning of lockdown. We had half a year of a previously unimaginably confusing state of living. For many it brought additional stressors to the fore, perhaps helping or forcing us to reframe our lives.
Usually at this stage of the year we’d all be asking one another in passing where the year’s gone. Perhaps this year has flown quicker than previous years. Or not quickly enough?
Schools have reopened, lockdown has been relaxed, then new restrictions have been introduced.
How are we getting on with the present state of things? As we are carving out the new way of life, now more than ever may present an opportunity to instigate valuable changes in our lives.
There are many venues that offer exactly this opportunity. Many organisations invite people to make contact and offer assistance to those most affected, although for the first time this affects each and every one of us.
Ovenden and Mixenden Initiative have launched our own Reimagining Communities, in which we encourage these conversations, the sharing of thoughts and ideas, in the hope that we can turn this confusing situation into an opportunity.
Speaking for myself, at this time of the year, I would typically be discussing how I spent summer holidays or plan a last minute escape.
I was lucky enough to be able to board a plane, after three cancelled attempts before that. Until the last minute, I expected to be told that the flight is cancelled and would have to turn back. That fear didn’t leave me until the plane was off the ground and only after I stepped off at my destination did I allow myself to believe that I had actually made it.
I suppose that made me aware of one great impedance due to the COVID-19, the restriction of free movement. Transport is again resumed but with stricter measures. Venues of entertainment have reluctantly opened and they operate heavily scrutinised. Exercise clubs and societies had to reinvent themselves. Places of leisure are open but need booking in advance. Cafés and restaurants request that you complete a locator form. Not to mention the compulsory quarantining after returning from some countries.
We would be keen on hearing your thoughts on any of these matters or anything else. Six months on, we’re still recovering and realising how our lives have changed, perhaps for a long while yet.
The World Health Organisation has said, the day we beat the virus is not when the vaccine is released but when we can live with the disease and carry on regardless. That day may well be tomorrow.
So… how are we living with it?
Join the discussion with Reimagining Communities
Tuesday 22 September 2020 marks 180 years since the death of Anne Lister of Shibden Hall.
Anne, who lived from 1791 to 1840, was a remarkable woman: a diarist, landowner, entrepreneur, mountaineer, scholar, traveller and lesbian. Anne’s story inspired Sally Wainwright’s BBC/HBO hit TV show ‘Gentleman Jack’, which was filmed here in Calderdale.
We’ll celebrate Anne Lister’s extraordinary life with a series of online events – and we’ll be encouraging people to post short videos about what Anne means to them. Get involved! Find out more.
As you are aware we sent a survey out yesterday and have had an amazing response so far. Thank you to all that have completed it, it’s still not too late if you haven’t had the time.
Over 50% of you have answered YES to wanting to come back to face to face exercise classes. We are pleased to inform you that we are setting up a new class. There are spaces available for October.
Due to the success of our Pilot Adapted Pilates class at St Judes, we are delighted to be able to offer you a new face to face exercise class. Adapted Pilates with no floor work is starting on Thursday the 1st October at 11am.
All risk assessments and paperwork have been completed. The venue of choice is Heaths United Reformed Church off Free school Lane, Manor Heath. The hall is large and bright and warm. Parking in available outside the church or up at the moor.
Due to extremely limited numbers, we require bookings one month in advance along with payment upfront.
Please book below if you would like a place for October.
For further details call Eve on 07930 803229
Making Meaning – Wednesday 14th October 2.00PM – 3.15PM
Aspects of our lives have changed and it can be difficult to make sense of change and adjust to new ways of living when events our out of our control.
The good news is, we do have the control to create meaning. In this workshop we will explore change and making new meanings of our experiences to promote positive mental health
Booking is essential.
For more info or to book your place contact
nicola@healthymindscalderdale.co.uk or call 01422 345154
Developing Resilience – Tuesday 6th October 2.00PM – 3.15PM
What is resilience? What makes us resilient? How can we exercise and develop resilience?
In this workshop we will explore our personal resilience and develop strategies to strengthen our ability to manage when faced with adversity, through discussion and exercises.
For more info or to book your place contact
nicola@healthymindscalderdale.co.uk or call 01422 345154
As part of the regional Safeguarding Training Fund through NCVO and the National Lottery, there is a regional Safer Recruitment and DBS training session being delivered via Zoom on Monday 21st September at 11am and it is free and open to all VCS groups in West Yorkshire. The trainer is Lyn Gavin, a senior staff member with the DBS service so she really knows her stuff!
The session will cover:
• DBS processing and relevant changes due to COVID
• Assessing if a role is eligible for a DBS check
• Dealing with disclosures of criminal convictions
• The DBS update service and keeping records up to date
• How to report a safeguarding concern relating to a member of staff or volunteer.
• Recognise types of harmful behaviour and conduct
• Understand what information to provide
• What it means to be barred and legal consequences
• Question and Answer Session
To register your place, please click here: https://dbsfor3rdsectorinyorkshire.eventbrite.co.uk
We would appreciate you completing our survey, it is important to us that we get your feedback. We at CREW are constantly adapting and improving what we offer to the community in this current climate. Without your feedback and support, this could not happen.
Charities and voluntary groups are playing a critical role in the Covid-19 pandemic response and gradual opening up of communities and the economy. Organisations are working in different ways, more flexibly and often under real financial pressure.
Third Sector partners across Yorkshire and Humberside issued a survey in April/May to find out about the immediate impact.
We now want to know about your current situation and look ahead to the challenges and support needs.
The survey is being co-ordinated by Voluntary Action Leeds.
The findings will be shared with you, health, local authority and other colleagues.
Please complete the survey here by 30 September.
In case you missed it, we also circulated the Calderdale Voluntary and Community Sector’s Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic Report last week, which was brought together by the VSI Alliance using evidence and insight drawn from across the diverse voluntary and community sector in Calderdale.
