Bag yourself a 100% cotton shopping bag containing a car/window sticker, postcard and keyring!
As well as a really useful tote these promotional goodies aim to raise awareness of the Staying Well project and to promote Elland as place that cares about the health and well-being of its communities.
If you run a local group or organisation in Elland or nearby and would like a few of these bags to give out to your members, please give us a call on 01422 392708.
Calderdale Council is holding a Community Action Day in Whinney Hill on Thursday 30 July 2015.
The day will begin at 10am. Residents will be invited to carry out a community clean-up and bring out any household rubbish and bulky unwanted items for a one off pick up and removal FREE skips will be available for you – perfect excuse to have a good sort out!
In the afternoon there will be a number of activities available at the community centre for everyone to enjoy including:
Face painting, Sure Start Arts and Crafts, Community Garden Makers, Mobile Internet Bus, Recycling Team, Sick Of Being Skint , Employment Advisor, Working Wonders, Maltings College, Tombola, a chance to speak with the local PCSO’s, and Fire Service display.
Summer fun for Juniors with Brighouse Angling Association every Wednesday afternoon on Riley’s Pond from 22 July to 31 August 2015, 1pm – 4pm.
Limited places so book early to avoid disappointment on 01274 875968 or 07954 582135
Other coaching available at other times – FREE to beginners.
Riley’s Pond, Brookfoot Fishery, Brighouse, HD6 2RW.
The Friends of St Matthew’s Churchyard are holding a working party for St Matthew’s Churchyard restoration project on Sunday 19 July, 2pm – 4pm.
Jobs will include clearing around graves, cutting grass and generally tidying up!… Any help will be much appreciated.
St Matthew’s Church, Wakefield Road, Lightcliffe, Halifax , HX3 8TH (opposite the Sun Inn)
Shopkeepers, plumbers, milkmen, librarians, florists, butchers, publicans, bakers…
We think the people working in Elland know the people living in Elland best and since the Staying Well in Elland project is all about linking older people with social activities in the community, we feel your knowledge is invaluable to us and we would like your ideas.
Come along to the Elland Hub network meeting on Thursday 16 July to give us your thoughts and enjoy a FREE Buffet.
From 3pm to 5pm at The Canon Winter Centre, All Saint’s Church, Charles Street, Elland, HX5 0JF.
Please let us know if you can come and if you have any special dietary needs by calling 07938 115515 or email matthew.thompson@calderdale.gov.uk
Healthy Minds Support Groups are for anyone who experiences mental distress, offering a place where people are FREE to talk about their own mental health if they wish.
The following group runs Monthly in Elland
For further information and details of support groups outside Lower Valley, visit www.healthymindscalderdale.co.uk or email Dianne@healthymindscalderdale.co.uk
The Staying Well Development Fund in Elland is now open – offering grants to organisations and community groups who want to start or develop new projects in or around Elland.
Your project or activity should support the aims and objectives of the Staying Well project in Elland.
For example we’re looking for activities or projects to:
The local Staying Well Steering Group is responsible for ensuring all activities and projects funded are based in need, are sustainable and that any unnecessary duplication is avoided.
Rachel Swaby, the Staying Well worker, and Matthew Scott Thompson are available to work alongside groups to develop their idea and promote partnership working where appropriate.
The team can also support groups with publicity and marketing, and monitoring of projects.
Apply online here… or email rachel.swaby@calderdale.gov.uk
Don’t be put off by the application form! If you’ve got a good idea for a project, ring us on 01422 392708 and we can help you.
Click here to view the first ever Lower Valley Friday Flyer…
The Friday Flyer is a weekly round-up of news and what’s on in the Lower Valley.
Information about ward forum meetings and other ways to have your say will also be advertised here.
We hope you will find this informative and useful. Let us know what you think!
If you’re on our mailing list the Friday Flyer will arrive direct to your inbox every Friday. Join the mailing list by emailing calderdalelowervalley@gmail.com
A wild and wacky time at Brighouse Pool for children 14 years and under, with giant floats available.
No adults unless accompanying children 14 years of age and under.
Under 8s must be accompanied by an adult.
Monday – Friday 1.45-3pm, Saturday and Sunday 1-2.15pm (throughout the holidays except Bank Holiday Monday
Booking not required.
Teaching Pool: Weeks 1-6 Monday to Friday 1.30-2.45pm (excluding Bank Holiday Monday) Sunday 12noon-2.45pm. Weeks 1-4 Saturday 10am-1.15pm and 1.30-2.45pm
Cost:
Booking not required.
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