Greetland & Stainland
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!
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
Desks Available from West Vale School
West Vale School has 12 desks that are surplus to requirements. They have brown legs and light brown tops and measure 110 x 55 cm.
FREE to a good home, buyer collects.
Please contact
West Vale Primary School
Stainland Road, Greetland, Halifax HX4 8LS
01422 372804
Or email
Garden Competition 2019
🌻🌷 Calling all gardeners – the annual Together Housing Garden Competition is back! 🌻🌷
This year there are new categories to enter.
- Community Corner – have you gardened as a team to create and maintain a community garden or area of communal grounds? Then this is the category for you.
- Mini Gardens – small is beautiful, if your floral arrangements are in containers, hanging baskets or in a patio or similar area, enter here.
- Floral Garden/Borders – this is the category for you if you have a floral garden or blossoming borders.
- Children age 5-16 – budding young gardeners should enter this category.
- Gardener of the Year – all competition entrants will be automatically in with a chance of winning this prestigious award.
The closing date for entries is Wednesday 31 July 2019 and the winners will be announced by the end of August.
How to Enter:
Please email three photos of your garden along with the category you would like to enter and your contact details to: involve@togetherhousing.co.uk
Or, post your photos with the category you would like to enter and your contact details to: Christine Fenton, Resident Engagement Assistant, Prospect House, Wharf Street, Blackburn, BB1 1JD.
Happy gardening and good luck!
Greetland and Stainland Ward Forum – Thursday 24 January
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
Domestic Abuse – in Whatever Language at Whatever Time
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.
Christmas Tree Festival at St. Andrew’s Church, Stainland
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.
Christmas Concert at St Andrew’s, Stainland
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 – Christmas Fayre and Concert
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.
