Greetland & Stainland
Lower Valley Friday Flyer 18 August – OUT NOW!!
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Featuring:
- Brighouse Summer Festival
- Get involved in Calderdale Local Plan
- Bethesda Methodist Church 20th Anniversary
- Victim Support launch live chat service
- Weekly message from the NHP Energy Levels Project!
Have a great weekend!
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Men ACWY Vaccine – Reminder for Teenagers and ‘Fresher’ Students
Teenagers and “fresher” students going to university for the first time are advised to have a vaccination to prevent meningitis and septicaemia, which can be deadly.
More information can be found at http://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/vaccinations/Pages/men-acwy-vaccine.aspx#what
What is the Men ACWY vaccine?
The Men ACWY vaccine is given by a single injection into the upper arm and protects against four different strains of the meningococcal bacteria that cause meningitis and blood poisoning (septicaemia): A, C, W and Y.
The Men ACWY vaccine is called Nimenrix.
Read the patient information leaflet for Nimenrix (PDF, 385kb).
At what age should teenagers and young people have the vaccine?
The Men ACWY vaccination is being offered to teenagers and also to first-time college and university students who haven’t already had the vaccination. Read the rest of this entry »
Archery Taster Session with Community Transport Calderdale
Ever fancied having a go at something different? Why not try archery?
Community Transport Calderdale have teamed up with the energetic folk at CI Adventures to bring you a great afternoon taster session.
The itinerary for the afternoon of Friday 15 September 2017 is:-
Arranged transport from local pick up points (Times to be advised)
Arrive at venue – 1pm
Introduction and H&S briefing – 1pm to 1.15pm
Archery session – 1.15pm to 2.45pm
Refreshments (Tea/Coffee) 2.45pm
Close of session approx 3pm
Children aged 6+ with an accompanying adult are welcome to join the session.
Return transport to local pick up points.
This is a great opportunity to try something new! This session is open to all – any age, any ability.
Price for the activity day – £14 per person
Price includes accessible transport to and from the venue (Local pick up points)
To reserve your place please complete the reservation form at http://www.ctcalderdale.co.uk/archery-taster-session.html
Still Time to Do Something this Summer
There is still time to do things in the Summer Holidays from Busy Babies at some our libraries, The Tiger Who Came to Tea, Flour, Flat bread and fire at Ogden Water, Elves and Fairies to a Bat Walk at Cromwell Bottom Nature Reserve. Don’t forget to check your local Children’s Centres to see what events they may be holding. There is a full list of activities that can be downloaded in the Do Something Summer Activity Guide
FC Halifax Town Roadshows for Greetland Goldstars and appeal for girl players
FC Halifax Town are holding a Summer Roadshow at Greetland Goldstars Monday 21st August 2017, from 10am to 1pm. It is open to boys and girls in Y1, Y2, Y3 and Y4 from Sept 2017. It is being held at Greetland Community Centre at a cost £5 per player (50% of fee to Greetland). There will be three hours of football training and matches in a fun environment. This is being run by FCHT coaches who are all FA qualified and DBS checked. See your manager for more details or contact Nick Walker : e-mail.
Greetland Goldstars are also looking for new players for their girls teams who play in the West Riding Girls League. Training is every Thursday 5:30pm – 6:30pm at Greetland Community Centre and teams play on Saturday/Sunday mornings.
For further information call John King on 07982 801988 or email kingyjs1965@gmail.com
Lower Valley Friday Flyer 11 August – OUT NOW!!
Click here to view the latest Lower Valley Friday Flyer …
Featuring:
- Halifax Agricultural Show 2017
- Important safety information on Snap Map
- Victim Support launch live chat service
- Cromwell Bottom Wildlife Group Open Day
- Musical Afternoon at Blackley Baptist Church
- Weekly message from the NHP Energy Levels Project!
Have a great weekend!
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Get Involved – Join Elland & District Partnership
The Elland & District Partnership are 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. If you are interested and wish to help, their next Open Meeting is on 10 October at Willow Court starting at 7pm.
They would certainly look forward to meeting you there.
For further information email Joe on joeb555@outlook.com
Launch of Men FM – By Men, for Men
A new online station has been recently launched Men FM : Made by men, for men with 60 minutes of inspiration from Leeds men.
If you would like to find out what activities and support is happening in Calderdale please call the Staying Well Team on 01422 392767.
MenFM features:
- Music
- Comedy
- Personal stories
- How to get involved
Guest appearance from Prof White, the world’s first ever professor of men’s health.
To listen to all this just click on this Men FM link.
20th Anniversary Weekend at Bethesda Methodist Church
Bethesda Methodist Church in Elland are celebrating the 20th Anniversary since re-opening the church after refurbishment.
On Saturday 19 August 2017 9:00 – 12:00 they will be holding a car boot sale. There will be bacon, butties tea and coffee followed by a Service of Thanksgiving at 3pm led by Reverend Colin Sherwood.
To book a place for your car, please call Nancy on 01422 250059.
On Sunday 20 August morning worship at 10:30 will be lead by Reverend Anne Smith.
Cromwell Bottom Wildlife Group Open Day
On 12 August 2017 between 10:00 – 16:00 join members of the Cromwell Bottom Wildlife Group for a day of activities at Cromwell Bottom Local Nature Reserve. These will include guided walks, pond dipping, a display of birds of prey, craft and photograph stalls, and refreshments with home-made cakes.
The event will take place behind the car park, located just off the A6025 Elland to Brighouse road. (Follow the brown LNR signs.) It will be accessible to people who use wheelchairs. Parking and the event are both free, though donations to Cromwell Bottom Wildlife Group would be welcome.
For more information, visit: Cromwell Bottom Wildlife Group
