Projects

AM I STRONG?

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A beautiful, creative project for mums and daughters. The project will be gently and creatively led by creative facilitator Sharon Marsden.

There will be a small, intimate group of six mums and their daughters, aimed at strengthening bonds between Mother and Daughter.

AM I STRONG focuses on building confidence, resilience and strength, in this most precious of relationships, helping you get to know one another in a new way. And there is no pressure in the sessions, the process is one of positivity, creativity and self-awareness.

“I saw my mum doing things she doesn’t normally do. I only ever saw her doing mum things, that was what I was most excited about!” Hamna

“For both of us, we saw each other in a new light. Our confidence grew, together.” Malgorzata

When: Every Saturday – 17th June – 22nd July – 11 till 1pm
Age recommendation 14+ for daughters

Projects book up quickly, so please contact:

email: sharon@verddegris.org
mobile: 07907 822323

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Positive Parents and Confident Kids Course

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North Halifax Partnership still have places available on our 3 week positive parents confident kids course.

So why not come along to meet likeminded parents and talk about any parenting struggles such as behaviour, emotions, power struggles. Get some top tips on how to support your children’s needs and think about looking at your own wellbeing.

To book your place please click on this link: FLT Course selection form (typeform.com)

Outback Adult and Children Youth Groups

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The Outback activities are well underway and have been since July last year. The groups run every Saturday, 2pm till 4pm.

The sessions are educational in nature for all ages; including – family activities designed to bring the community together, promote social cohesion, service in the neighbourhood, physical activity and healthy eating. Meals are provided most weeks.

People of no faith or any faith are most welcome.

The venue is the wonderful Outback Community Garden and Kitchen.

ALL EVENTS ARE FREE.

ALL ARE WELCOME!

Please click here for more information on the Children and Junior groups

Please click here for the Adult and Youth groups

BIG TENNIS WEEKEND

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On Sunday the 14th May between 10am and 2pm you have the chance for your child to pick up a racket and play tennis at Park Tennis Club for FREE.

This event is part of a national Big Tennis Weekend campaign promoted by the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA).  It’s all about having fun on court with LTA accredited coaches, so you can guarantee a great day with friends and family. We can provide rackets and tennis balls, so anyone can come along and play. 

The Lawn Tennis Association’s Big Tennis Weekends are hosted at thousands of venues across Great Britain throughout the year, introducing tennis as a sport for children and their families. 

Why not give it a try?  Reserve your place(s) using the link below.

The Lawn Tennis Association look forward to welcoming you to Park Tennis Club, a hidden gem in Yorkshire’s Calderdale Valley.

Location: Park Tennis Club, Bute Avenue, Hove Edge, Brighouse, HD6 2JA 

To reserve your place(s): https://clubspark.lta.org.uk/ParkTennisClub/Events/Event/

LTA Website: https://www.lta.org.uk/play/big-tennis-weekends/

Contact: infoparktennisclub@gmail.com

Sleep Tight Course

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Join the online workshop for children aged 12 months+ with sleep issues. The next courses are running on the 5th, 12th and 19th of May 2023 at 1-2.30pm.

For more information contact Nicola Cooke or Lisa Ward on 01422 251090 or at nicola.cooke@nhpltd.org.uk, lisa.ward@nhpld.org.uk.

Easter Extravaganza

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Come along and join in the fun at the upcoming Easter Extravaganza, on Wednesday 5th April 10am-1pm at Wellholme Park Children Centre.

This is a free event and best suited for children 0-8 years, however siblings are welcome. Ride the donkeys, get your face painted, visit the petting zoo and bring along your own Easter Bonnet to join in the competition.

You can treat yourself to something from our cake stall, join in the Easter Egg hunt and complete a questionnaire to be in with a chance of winning a Huddersfield Town signed match day ball.

Join the Healthy Minds Forum Re-launch & Membership Workshop! Feb 21

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Come and co-design our membership offer as we re-launch the Healthy Minds Forum!The Healthy Minds Forum is a shared space to discuss issues that matter to you in mental health, to listen, collaborate, and look at what we can do to improve the wellbeing of our communities together.​We are very excited to now be able to re-launch the Healthy Minds Forum and look forward to 2023 being a year where we re-build the ethos of this platform!

Tuesday 21 February, 1.30 – 3.30pmAt: Orange Box, 1 Blackledge, Halifax, HX1 1AFThe building is wheelchair accessible and the venue is on the ground floor with disabled toilets available. Venue website: www.orangeboxhalifax.orgRefreshments provided!This first meeting will include:

  • A workshop for people involved in Healthy Minds to co-design our membership offer.
  • Deciding together on the future of our Forum, what topics you want to explore and how we can make our space accessible to everyone in the Healthy Minds community.

To book to attend, please fill out the booking form here, or contact Georgia:Event contact:georgia@healthymindscalderdale.co.ukWhatsapp: 07541690128Call our main line: 01422 345154