Get Involved / Have Your Say
Volunteering, is it for you?
Bored? Need a new challenge? Meet new people – Gain work experience – Increase your confidence.
At Elland Children’s Centre on Tuesday 11 June, 10:00am-12:00pm.
This session will provides you with all the information you need about becoming a
volunteer with North Halifax Partnership Sure Start Children’s Centres.
Refreshments (tea and coffee) will be provided.
To book, please ask at you local Children’s Centre or call on 01422 251090.
RSPCA Snip and Chip in Elland
An RSPCA Snip & Chip event in Elland is fast approaching!
If you receive any of the listed benefits, you qualify for snipping and chipping (pets only 😄)
Also available is neutering vouchers, flea and worm treatments
And a FREE goodie bag.
Appointments only on Tuesday 30 April 2019, 11am – 3:30pm
To make an appointment, please call the RSPCA Animal Centre on 01422 365628.
Push the boat out! Try Sailing in May
On Sunday 19th May HALIFAX SAILING CLUB invite you to visit the highest sailing club in England for their annual open day Push the Boat Out.
Try out sailing or windsurfing for FREE on 90 acres of water at 1350ft above sea level here in Calderdale!
Whether you’re completely new to the sport, looking to get back on the water or sail regularly, you are welcome to come along and have some fun.
Starting at midday visitors can get out on the water and try out sailing or windsurfing. All you’ll need is suitable footwear but a change of clothes would always be a good idea – just in case.
Club Commodore Graham Norton said: “We are delighted to be taking part in the RYA Push the Boat Out. We are inviting the local community to come down to the club, have a go at sailing and windsurfing, see what the club has to offer and get involved. Who knows, if you visit you might just get hooked!”
Halifax Sailing Club is based at Warley Moor Reservoir (also known as Fly Flatts) in Calderdale. Find out more, and contact details, visit www.halifaxsailingclub.org.uk
What would you do to improve health and social care?
The #NHS has released it’s Long Term Plan. Make sure you have your say on how it is used to shape #Calderdale
Please fill in the survey! https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/NHSwhatwouldyoudo
Love Your Local Markets this Easter
Where shopping comes to life… at your local markets.
Calderdale is a place where there is a real buzz in the air. People talking, shopping, meeting friends and buying from local people they trust.
Calderdale markets are not like typical supermarkets where you get what you need and go, they are bursting at the seams with energy and friendliness. The traders are always looking out for new products to bring to our markets and many cook, bake and sew themselves, so you know you’re getting local quality at great prices.
The famous market halls have everything you need, when you need it.
Take a trip to your local market and see for yourself. Great products, great value and great people to talk to!
Find Out More About Transport at The Jubilee Refreshment Rooms
Jubilee Refreshment Rooms on Sowerby Bridge Railway Station HX6 3AB hold a number of transport related events through the year.
The next will be on Monday 15 April, 7:00pm where John Myddelton will be speaking about Tramways and a swinging railway.
See below for other events;
Opening of Refurbished Courts at Park Tennis Club
Despite the cool weather, the tennis season is close upon us! Park Tennis Club, Bute Avenue, Brighouse HD6 2JA have been gearing up over the last month and will be officially opening their newly refurbished courts on Sunday 14 April, 10:00am-3:00pm.
New and existing members are expected to dust off their rackets and try out the Italian clay court surface, now sporting new ‘no nail’ lines. The two court club on Bute Avenue is thought to be the first tennis club in West Yorkshire to install this technology, widely used on the high profile championship courts in Europe.
The Open Day will take place from 10:00am-3:00pm with a variety of on-court activities, which visitors are welcome to join in with. Absolutely anyone is welcome, there are rackets available to borrow and light refreshments will be served.
Like many smaller sports clubs, Park Tennis Club depends on a band of willing volunteers. This spring, members have carried out major maintenance work on the courts, laying over a tonne of clay dressing, relocating the net posts, as well as installing new lines. Fencing and fence posts have been repaired, the exterior of the quaint wooden pavilion, the storage shed, and the shed housing last year’s major development (an automated watering system) have been painted.
All this ensures pleasant, modern and well maintained surroundings, and after all their hard work, members are looking forward to a successful season.
Greetland and Stainland Ward Forum – Thursday 18 April 2019
Open to anyone who lives, works and learns in Calderdale, ward forums are a way to get involved in your local area.
Do you want to have your say about local issues that are important to you?
Comment on areas such as schools, roads, street cleaning and anything else that concerns you directly to your local councillor and senior council staff?
Get feedback on what difference your input has made. Attend your local ward forum and give us your views!
Thursday 18 April – 6:30pm arrival for 7:00pm start. Venue to be confirmed.
For more information on ward forum meeting see Lower Valley Forum
Rastrick Ward Forum – Monday 15 April 2019
Open to anyone who lives, works and learns in Calderdale, ward forums are a way to get involved in your local area.
Do you want to have your say about local issues that are important to you?
Comment on areas such as schools, roads, street cleaning and anything else that concerns you directly to your local councillor and senior council staff?
Get feedback on what difference your input has made. Attend your local ward forum and give us your views!
Monday 15 April 2019 – 6:30pm arrival for 7:00pm start at The Community Hub, Rastrick High School, Field Top Road, HD6 3XB.
For more information on ward forum meeting see Lower Valley Forum
Have your say! Elland Ward Forum Tuesday 16 April 2019
Open to anyone who lives, works and learns in Calderdale, ward forums are a way to get involved in your local area.
By discussing what’s important to you, in an open meeting, the Council and its partners can plan for the future and make a difference to your neighbourhood.
The next meeting is on Tuesday 16 April 2018, at 6:30pm.
Venue: Willow Court, Victoria Road, Elland HX5 0PL
For more information on the meetings, see Lower Valley Forum
