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Verd De Gris : Empowering Women to bring about Social Change March 3rd
To celebrate International Women’s Day, Verd De Gris invites you for a day where women from diverse backgrounds from across West Yorkshire become One Voice for Social Change.
Further information including agenda for the day and highlights
Join us at The Gaygill Rooms at The Piece Hall
Friday 3rd March 2023
9.30 am – 14.30 pm
Drawing on the life experiences of women from communities across Calderdale, special guests include Holly Lynch MP & Alison Lowe OBE West Yorkshire Deputy Mayor.
Crucially, we want to look at what we can do together to address some of the key factors that impact on health, opportunity, aspiration and social justice. The event will draw on the life experiences of women from diverse communities across Calderdale, using their voices to raise awareness of keys issues, and importantly, discuss ways in which lived experience can be used to inform and help shape policy and decision making at a local regional and national level.
We want to make sure that the voices of women and girls are included in regional and national discussions around health, poverty and social cohesion. We want to make our communities stronger. And by creating this safe space for visitors to learn and connect around tough local issues, we aim to provide a unique opportunities for people to get involved in helping to shape and influence change.
This event has been made possible thanks to support from West Yorkshire Mayor’s Safer Communities Fund, The National Lottery Community Fund and the Community Foundation for Calderdale.
If you would like more information please contact Sharon:
tel: 07907 822323
web: www.verddegris.org
Places are limited. Booking via www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/516816390737
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Flower and Music Festival at Halifax Minster for Platinum Jubilee
Halifax Minster will be blooming during the extended weekend celebrations, bringing to you a series of musical celebration events for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.
From Thursday the 2nd of June to Monday 6th of June there will be stunning floral art installations, flower arranging demonstrations and live music events, closing with the Jubilee Civic Service in celebration of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.
The flower exhibits will be open
10.00am – 4.00pm Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Monday
12.00om – 4.00pm on Sunday
There will be an entry fee of £2.50 for those over 16, under 16 go Free
- Friday 3rd & Saturday 4th at 2pm : Flower Arranging Demonstrations
Limited spaces, please reserve your place through Eventbrite
Tickets are free but you will need to pay entrance fee at the Minster - Saturday 4th at 12pm : Nicola Mills – Opera for the People Concert
Limited spaces, please reserve your place through Eventbrite
Tickets are free but you will need to pay entrance fee at the Minster - Saturday 4th at 7.30pm : Elland Silver Band Concert
Adults: £8.00 Under 16 go Free. Tickets on the door. - Sunday 5th at 6pm : Jubilee Civic Service
Free entrance, no booking required. All welcome
Calderdale Forum 50 Plus service survey
Welcome to our first survey – tell us what you want!
Our aim is to provide the over 50 population of Calderdale and their families and friends with information and advice to make their lives easier and now we’d like to hear what you think of our website and our newsletters.We’d also like to hear about the local issues that matter to you.
About the Forum
Calderdale Forum 50 Plus is a voluntary group that supports and represents people aged 50 and over in Calderdale and highlights information and issues which are useful and important to this age group. We also signpost and connect older people to local groups, clubs, societies, charities, as well as events and service providers. We collate guidance on key later life issues such as housing, benefits and finance, care of all kinds and physical and mental health.
Email: info@calderdaleforum50plus.com
Website: calderdaleforum50plus.com
Calderdale Forum 50 Plus is funded by Community Foundation for Calderdale and the National Lottery Community Fund.
Calderdale Citizens Advice help with employability skills for 16-20 year olds
Do you know someone between the ages of 16 and 20 who wants to improve their employability skills?
Or maybe they want to gain valuable experience whilst making a real difference to people living in Calderdale?
If you know someone who might want to take advantage of this exciting opportunity or simply have a chat about the options available, contact us using our website at https://calderdalecab.org.uk/contact-us/ .
We are able to deliver this project thanks to a grant from the Community Foundation for Calderdale through the #project and The Big Lottery
Big Lottery Workshop at VAC
VAC have organised an event with the Big Lottery staff to talk to groups about People in the Lead… Find out more…
Wednesday 26 January 2017 – 1pm to 3pm
At VAC, Hall Street Halifax, HX1 5AY
There will be an opportunity to talk to Big Lottery staff and VAC staff will be available at the end of the session so do please bring your idea/project with you to discuss.
Please note: The session is only open for groups that have never applied for funding from the lottery or have applied but been unsuccessful.
Call 01422 348777 ext 210 or email training@cvac.org.uk to book a place
Talent Match in Calderdale for 18 to 24 year olds
Talent Match is targeting young people who are furthest from the jobs market, including those who are completely outside of the benefits, work and training system and facing severe barriers to gaining the skills they need to get into work.
The aim of the Talent Match Project is to engage with young people aged 18-24 who are long term unemployed and who require intensive support and coaching through a Key Worker approach in order to access a flexible and responsive pathway which will support them to get into, or closer to work.
Calderdale College are engaging with public and Voluntary Community Sector organisations in Calderdale to actively promote the Talent Match Project by chairing and facilitating meetings with the aim to create a mutual action plan with all colleagues who attend.
For further information or if you would like to attend these meetings please email abigailwy@calderdale.ac.uk or find out more about Talent Match at www.fundingunit.org.uk/projects/talent-match
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