Greetland & Stainland
RSPCA Pooch Fest Comes to Stainland
A festival of fun for our four legged friends!
Join RSPCA Halifax, Huddersfield and Bradford and and Calderdale Council on Saturday 21 April, 11:00am-3:00pm as they celebrate our pooches and promote responsible dog ownership! There will be stalls, games, food and drink, a have-a-go-agility and of course, a fun dog show!
It’s Free Entry but donations are welcome through Eventbrite and on the day! The event will be held at Stainland Recreational Park, Stainland Road (Next to the 1885 Pub).
Go down with the family for lots of fun and wagging tails!?
See you there!
For more info or any enquiries please contact: faygibbons@rspca-halifaxandhuddersfield.org.uk
Greetland and Stainland Ward Forum – Thursday 19 April 2018
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 19 April 2018 – 6.30pm arrival for 7pm start.
Norland CE School, Berry Moor Road, Norland, Sowerby Bridge HX6 3RN
For more information on ward forum meeting see Lower Valley Forum
What does your local library mean to you?
Library Service Delivery Review
Local people are being asked to have their say on the future of community libraries in Calderdale. This is to ensure they meet their needs.
Calderdale Council is holding a public consultation to drive a review of its 15 community libraries. This will take place from Monday 5 March until 30 April 2018.
The way that people use libraries is changing. The Council is looking at what is best for each individual library and community now and in the future. This is to ensure a modern, relevant service which is able to thrive in the 21st century.
You can have your say by using the: Library Consultation form.
Or click below to access information about YOUR local library in the Lower Valley.
Bailiff Bridge library [PDF 431KB]- Greetland library [PDF 446KB]
- Hipperholme library [PDF 436KB]
- Rastrick library [PDF 463KB]
- Stainland library [PDF 451KB]
Presentations will take place at Ward Forums during April 2018. These will give more information and let attendees have the chance to share their feedback.
You have the chance to give your opinion. This will be used to shape proposals which are due to be considered by the Council’s Cabinet in summer 2018.
Cllr Susan Press, Calderdale Council’s Cabinet Member for Communities and Neighbourhood Services, said:
“We know how much libraries mean to local people. We are committed to maintaining high-quality services that meet their needs. We are reviewing our community libraries to ensure we continue to provide the best possible libraries service to residents. In a cost-effective way to meet the service’s challenging requirement to save £160,000 by 2020. We urge people in each part of Calderdale to share their views.”
Have your say! Library Service Delivery Review
Local people are being asked to have their say on the future of community libraries in Calderdale to ensure that their needs are met.
Calderdale Council is holding a public consultation to drive a review of its 15 community libraries. This will take place from Monday 5th March until 30th April 2018.
The way that people use libraries is changing. The Council is looking at what is best for each individual library and community now and in the future. This is to ensure a modern, relevant service which is able to thrive in the 21st century.
You have the chance to give your opinion. This will be used to shape proposals which are due to be considered by the Council’s Cabinet in summer 2018.
Presentations will take place at Ward Forums during March and April 2018. These will give more information and let attendees have the chance to share their feedback.
You can also have your say by using the: Library Consultation form.
Calderdale Lower Valley Library information
Elland and District Partnership AGM
The Elland & District Partnership is still looking for interested people to join them in their various activities to improve the Town.
They meet bi-monthly and try to influence any decisions which affect the area.
The Annual General Meeting is on Tuesday 20 March at Willow Court starting at 7pm.
They would certainly look forward to meeting you there.
For further information email Joe on joeb555@outlook.com
Have you considered reviewing your energy provider?
Have you thought about switching your energy provider, but not found the time to do it?
Ofgem and Calderdale Citizen’s Advice give really easy to follow support with Energy Best Deal and www.goenergyshopping.co.uk.
Come to one of our drop in sessions in March 2018 (see below for dates and venues), and we’ll help you find your options there and then, using an impartial tool.
You’ll need to bring this information with you :
- The name of your supplier and the tariff you are on
- How much energy you used in the last year
- How you currently pay for your energy
- Your postcode
This information is on your bill and annual statement from your energy supplier – ring us if you’re not sure how to find it.
If you are on a pre-payment meter, you may not save as much by switching , but it may still be worth your while coming to the drop in.
If you’re not sure whether the drop in is for you , or want to know more please contact Liz Broadley on 07852 173723 or email Liz.broadley@nhpltd.org.uk
| Time | Date | Venue |
| 10am -12noon | Thursday 8 March | Northowram & Shelf Children’s Centre Hub, Northowram Library, Lydgate HX3 7EJ |
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2pm—4pm
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Monday 12 March | Creations Community Children’s
Centre HX2 0QD |
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1pm –3pm
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Wednesday 14 March |
Field Lane Children’s Centre HD6 3JT
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Have Your Say! Rastrick Ward Forum – Monday 22 January 2018
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 22 January – Community Hub Technology Centre, Rastrick High School, Field Top Road, 6.30pm for 7:00pm start.
For more information, see: Lower Valley Forum
Have Your Say! Greetland and Stainland Ward Forum – Thursday 25 January 2018
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 25 January – Cross Hills Methodist Church, Rochdale Road, Greetland, HX4 8JG
6.30pm for 7:00pm start.
For more information, see: Lower Valley Forum
Fat Cat Print Supporting SmartMove for the Homeless and Vulnerable
SmartMove Calderdale have teamed up with Fat Cat Print of Greetland to support homeless and vulnerably housed in Calderdale.
For every individual or company that buys a woolly hat between 1 January and 1 April 2018, plain or embroidered, Fat Cat Print will donate a warm hat and a warm pair of socks to a homeless or vulnerable person.
For further information call Fat Cat Print on 01422 378471 or email info@calderdalesmartmove.org.uk or enquiries@fatcatassociates.co.uk
Play Disability Football with Greetland Goldstars FC
If you or someone you know have a disability and are looking to try something new, whilst learning new skills, getting fitter and meeting new people then disability football may be just the thing for you.
Greetland Goldstars have sessions every Saturday – 11am to 12pm at 3Gi Soccer, Shaw Lodge Mills, Halifax, HX3 9ET
Age 7 year and upwards welcome although under 16’s should be accompanied by an adult unless approved by a coach.
For further information call John King on 07982 801988 or email kingyjs1965@gmail.com.
