Young People
Join the Healthy Minds Forum Re-launch & Membership Workshop! Feb 21
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
February Half Term activities from Time Out Calderdale
February half-term is already upon us, and Time Out Calderdale have got an adventurous programme in store. From archery to acting, there’s something for everyone!All are free to attend for children and young people in Calderdale.BOOK NOW to avoid disappointment
Full timetable: https://www.timeoutcalderdale.co.uk/timetable.htmlAnd don’t forget to tell your friends!
Fun & Games at Cricket Asylum, Sowerby BridgeWeds 15th Feb, 9am – 12pm
Ages 7-14
Valley Theatre Workshop at Calder HighWeds 15th Feb, 10am – 3pm
Ages 10-16
Outward Bounds (indoors) at C I Adventures, HalifaxFri 17th Feb, 10am – 3pm
Ages 10-14
Calderdale 2023 Apprenticeship Event March 8th at the Shay
C+K are organising the Calderdale 2023 Apprenticeship event, taking place on Wednesday 8th March 2023 from 5-8pm at The Shay Stadium, Halifax. This annual event provides visitors with the opportunity to talk to employers, colleges, and apprenticeship providers to find out about their vacancies and company information.
Visitors do not need to book to attend and can turn up anytime between 5-8pm on the 8th March.
Students and their parents/carers will be able to talk to exhibitors and current apprentices. They will be able to access information, leaflets, details of live vacancies and C+K Careers advisers will be on hand to give individual advice and guidance. All students are encouraged to attend, even if they have an idea of their future plans.
Information to help schools to promote the event to their students has been sent into school and all Year 11 students in Calderdale have received an email inviting them to the event.
Event sponsors include Calderdale College, Nufarm and Sonoco Alcore. Other exhibitors include: ALS Environmental, Calderdale Council, Covea Insurance, Ferno UK, FMG, Halifax Opportunities Trust, Lubrizol, Royal Airforce, Walter Dawson & Son and many more.
For more information about the event, contact the events team – events@ckcareers.org.uk or check out the website MyDirections | Calderdale Apprenticeship Event 2023
Rock Painting workshops for February Half Term with Alex Abel
Alex Abel, freelance illustrator and Arts Educator will be running Rock Painting workshops for children and young people during the half term, one at the Orange Box and the other at the Kickstart Wellness centre in Greetland.
Places are £8 per child and this include all the materials needed for the workshop.
You can pay on the day but you need to book in advance.
Monday 13th Feb: 11am-12pm – ages 10-15 years @ The Orangebox, Central Halifax, next to the Piece Hall entrance.
Facebook Event Link: https://fb.me/e/3xXzwhKwZ
Wednesday 15th Feb: 10am-11am – ages 8-12 years , Kickstart Wellness, Greetland.
Facebook Event Link: https://fb.me/e/2ltmWw8Lf
To book contact : alex.abel@hotmail.co.uk or 07905 315914
Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week 6-12 February
This year’s #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek (6-12 February 2023) theme is ‘Let’s Connect’.
1 in 6 children and young people have a diagnosable mental health condition.
We’re proud to be supporting Place2Be #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek campaign, raising awareness of the importance of children and young people’s mental health.
Join us and help shine a light on the importance of children and young people’s mental health.
For local support, you can contact your Children’s Centre. Our Family Support Team are only a phone call away:
https://surestartchildrenscentresnhp.org.uk/core-services/family-support-team/
Place2Be free resources will help children, staff and parents explore how to connect with others in healthy, rewarding and meaningful ways.
Learn more: childrensmentalhealthweek.org.uk
Free Singing Workshop and Christmas Party with Time Out December 22
Santa is coming to Brighouse Open Market December 17th!
If you visit the Brighouse Open Market on Saturday the 17th of December, you will find a unique stall from Santa himself!
Visit Santa’s Grotto in the Brighouse Open Market this Saturday the 17th December between 11am and 1pm!
It costs £2 per child which includes a small gift from Santa.
Whilst there, why not have a mooch around the market and see all of the lovely Christmassy stalls too?
Time Out free Christmas holiday workshops open for bookings!
New ‘Choose Well for Mental Health’ guide helps local young people find the right support
A new guide to help children and young people in Barnsley, Calderdale, Kirklees and Wakefield choose well for mental health has been launched by the local NHS.
The ‘choose well for mental health’ guide helps children and young people, under the age of 18, find the right service for their mental health and wellbeing needs. It supports them to look after their mental health and wellbeing, how to access the right services when needed, and lets people know what to do if they, or someone they know, experience a mental health crisis or emergency.
The new guide has been developed by South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, and co-designed by children, young people with lived experience, and specialist healthcare teams who work with them, carers and their families.
Parents, carers, families and friends can also use the guide to look out for children and young people close to them and help them get the right support and advice.
Information about support and services across Barnsley, Calderdale, Kirklees and Wakefield are covered in the ‘choose well for mental health’ guide. This includes, practical things children and young people can do to look after their own mental health, emotions and wellbeing, to how to access family help and support, and how to contact specialist mental health services.
Find out more : bit.ly/CYPchoosewellformentalhealth
You can download a copy of the ‘choose well for mental health’ guide for children and young people, and the version for adults, from the South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust website: bit.ly/CYPchoosewellformentalhealth
What’s on this Half Term with Time Out Calderdale
There is a wide range of activities for children and young persons from Time Out Calderdale
For further details and for booking as required, visit the Timetable on the Time Out website
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