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 24 January – 6:30pm arrival for 7:00pm start. Venue to be confirmed.
For more information on ward forum meeting see Lower Valley Forum
Have you or a family member been affected by Domestic Abuse?
Do you need some support or someone to talk to about the abuse?
Are you struggling to cope with the effects of family violence?
Christmas, for some families is a time of celebration, but unfortunately for some the expectations of being there to provide and support can make Christmas a challenging time. Don’t forget the Samaritans are always there to help you and can be contacted though our link.
Calderdale Staying Safe has published a series of guides to in different languages to support those who may not know what services are available in Urdu, Czech and Polish.
Calderdale Staying Safe, the Domestic Abuse Support Service has released a flyer that can be downloaded here and printed to give the latest information on how to contact them, 01422 323339 Monday to Friday 9:00am-5:00pm. The leaflet also includes the out of hours number.
There are also leaflets in different languages
In an emergency, call 999 or to report an incident to the Police, please call 101.
Staying Safe has a skilled, experienced and diverse staff team who speak other languages or will make every effort to find language support through interpreters.
This is a free and confidential service to anyone aged 16 and above, who has been affected by domestic abuse and who lives in Calderdale.
Support is available to people regardless of their sexuality, gender, disability, religion or ethnic origin.
Support is also available for children 5 years and above, who have been affected by domestic abuse.
There are dedicated male and female support workers.
The latest outreach sessions are;
Todmorden Community College, Burnley Rd, Todmorden OL14 7BX
(1st & 3rd Thursday every month 10:00am-12:00pm)
06/12/18, 20/12/18
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Innovations Children’s Centre, Cousin Lane, Ovenden, HX2 8DQ
(2nd & 4th Thursday every month 10:00am-12:00pm)
13/12/18 (No drop in 27/12/18)
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Queen’s Road Neighbourhood Centre, Queens Rd, HX1 4NE
Monthly drop-in on 1st Tues of the month 9:30am–11:30am (No drop in 01/01/2019)
Download the Calderdale Staying Safe Flyer.
St. Andrew’s Church, Stainland will be holding a Community Christmas Tree Festival Friday 7 December, 7:00pm-9:00pm and on Saturday 8 December, 11:00am-3:00pm.
Admission on the Friday is £6 and includes light refreshments. On the Saturday admission is by donation.
There will be star themed trees decorated by local groups, a children’s art competition and a quiz along with the usual stalls and live music.
This event is supported by Stainland and District Parish Council and will raise funds for the Church.
Huddersfield Youth Brass Ensemble Association presents ‘Tis The Season’ Christmas Concert at St. Andrew’s Church, Stainland Road, Halifax HX4 9HF on Sunday 2 December, 2:30pm.
Featuring Huddersfield Youth Brass Band and Huddersfield and Ripponden Brass Band there will be music to suit all tastes.
Tickets are £8 (free to under 12s) include seasonal refreshments and are available on the door.
St. Andrew’s Church, Stainland will be holding a Christmas Fayre at the Church on Saturday 17 November, 10:00am-2:00pm with a variety of stalls and games from Church and community.
FREE children’s activities and a visit from Santa at 12:00pm.
Light refreshments available and hot lunches available from 12:00pm.
Entry by donation with a free draw.
Also on Saturday 17 November,7:00pm
the Hepton Singers will be performing. Entry is by donation in aid of Overgate Hospice and St. Andrew’s Church.
Have you or a family member been affected by Domestic Abuse?
Do you need some support or someone to talk to about the abuse?
Are you struggling to cope with the effects of family violence?
Calderdale Staying Safe, the Domestic Abuse Support Service has released a flyer that can be downloaded here and printed to give the latest information on how to contact them, 01422 323339 Monday to Friday 9am-5pm. The leaflet also includes the out of hours number.
In an emergency, call 999 or to report an incident to the Police, please call 101.
Staying Safe has a skilled, experienced and diverse staff team who speak other languages or will make every effort to find language support through interpreters.
This is a free and confidential service to anyone aged 16 and above, who has been affected by domestic abuse and who lives in Calderdale.
Support is available to people regardless of their sexuality, gender, disability, religion or ethnic origin.
Support is also available for children 5 years and above, who have been affected by domestic abuse.
There are dedicated male and female support workers.
The latest outreach sessions are;
Todmorden Community College, Burnley Rd, Todmorden OL14 7BX
(1st & 3rd Thursday every month 10:00am-12:00pm)
01/11/18, 15/11/18, 06/12/18, 20/12/18
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Innovations Children’s Centre, Cousin Lane, Ovenden, HX2 8DQ
(2nd & 4th Thursday every month 10:00am-12:00pm)
08/11/18, 22/11/18, 13/12/18 (No drop in 27/12/18)
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Queen’s Road Neighbourhood Centre, Queens Rd, HX1 4NE
Monthly drop-in on 1st Tues of the month 9:30am–11:30am (No drop in 01/01/2019)
Download the Calderdale Staying Safe Flyer.
Newbank Garden Centre, Greetland is holding a Halloween Theme Afternoon Tea on Tuesday 30 October where children can choose a Halloween Skull or Pumpkin to decorate. There are paints, pens & stickers to make it jazzy…..
£8.95 per child including afternoon tea, drink and crafts.
Bookings only by calling 01422 310076.
Have more fun by coming along in fancy dress and take a dip in our Trick or Treat bucket.
Greetland Academy Trust will be holding Open Days at The Greetland Academy, Saddleworth Road, Greetland on Thursday 15 November with sessions at 10:00am and 6:00pm and at West Vale Primary School, Stainland Road, Greetland on Tuesday 20 November with sessions at 10:45am and 6:00pm.
Find out about admission to Primary School in September 2019.
For further details contact Joanna Blackburn at Greetland Academy on 01422 372893 or Pam Gunter at West Vale Primary on 01422 372804.
Volunteer Coaches are required to help with training and tournaments – children with autism, additional needs.
Training at 3Gi, Shaw Lane, Halifax HX3 9ET on Saturdays 11am-12pm.
You don’t have to commit to every Saturday. The club will help with support and training and cover the cost of FA Level 1 Coaching qualification.
You need to be 16 years and over.
For anyone personally it does look good on CVs and personal statements for University, but more importantly you will be contributing to developing the talents of a fantastic team of brilliant kids who always give 100%.
Please contact jessetts@aol.com if interested.
Sure Start Children’s Centres, North Halifax Partnership have published the Autumn Newsletter which includes information about the family learning courses that are taking place September – December 2018, along with the accredited courses on offer. It also includes their What’s On Guides, which shows the weekly groups on offer across the Children’s Centres and services provided by partner agencies. The newsletter can be downloaded here.
This has also been uploaded to the website, along with a booking form. To book onto the courses you can either complete the booking form electronically on the website or contact the Family Learning Team on 01422 266197.
