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Time Out free Christmas holiday workshops open for bookings!

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Time Out’s free programme of Christmas holiday workshops for children and young people is now open for bookings. Join us for a week of chaotic Christmas creativity and fun, with workshops in creative writing and drawing, boxing, making explosive Christmas gifts, an acting masterclass and ending with a singalong Christmas party. A free hot lunch is available for activities at the Orangebox. 
 
Booking is essential so check out our flyer for all the information

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HALIFAX STARS – A celebration of the proud tradition of boxing clubs in Calderdale

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“Boxing is the sport to which all other sports aspire …”
Big George, Halifax Star Boxing Club

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verd de gris arts have been awarded funding through Historic England’s Everyday Heritage Grants – to create an innovative intergenerational project with the aim of celebrating the working class culture of boxing clubs around Halifax, West Yorkshire.

Halifax Stars will record the stories of older fighters, and the gyms that used to be a prominent feature of the area – as well as celebrating the importance of boxing coaching with young working class people today – the instilling of self-discipline and self-care, respect and pride in community.

The project will be cross cultural, reflecting the communal nature of boxing culture here in Halifax, but will, importantly, share this culture with a wider audience – to increase understanding of boxing’s remarkable working class legacy in the area, and champion the work that is done through the clubs to help some of the poorest and most marginalised young people in our communities.

If you would like more information please contact:

Jeff Turner
T: 07926 978651
W: www.verddegris.org

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Star Boxing club looking for ladies boxing and fitness coaches

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Halifax Star Boxing Club are looking for Ladies interested in coaching Boxing Fitness. We will develop, train and help you attain England Boxing Coaching badges for free and in return you will assist/lead coaching training sessions to children and adults. We have a specific need for delivery to our Ladies Only Classes.

You may be currently partaking in Boxing training and wish to develop as a coach? You may be already be involved in an alternative sports and fitness delivery? Perhaps you are in need of a gym to develop and build your own brand? Come speak to us, we are open to discussion and ideas.

We are Community Sports Club run by volunteers and we believe money should not be the deciding factor in participation and that the club’s activities should be accessible and affordable to all, as well as supporting those who can grow the most by participation and inclusion in the community.

Interested? Please contact Tony – starboxingclub@live.co.uk

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Star Boxing Club is back with a new venue and new sponsors 

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Star Boxing Club has been revived and on November 29th 2021 welcomed old and new to its newly furbished gym situated just below Halifax High School.
With a full timetable there is something for everyone.
COME ALONG!  GET FIT! HAVE FUN! MEET NEW FRIENDS!

You can catch on all the latest on our Facebook site

Star Boxing Club

e-mail starboxingclub@live.co.uk

web www.starboxingclub.co.uk

Calder Workshops, Gibbet Street Halifax HX1 4JQ

Coaching & Classes – Josh – 07706 405183

Club Secretary – Tony 07729 327906

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Time Out Free Kids Summer Activities

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Did someone say FREE KIDS ACTIVITIES? 😁
Time Out are bringing a summer schedule for children and young people 9+ in Calderdale, with sessions on art, boxing and creative writing.
Booking is essential and places will be allocated on a first come first served basis.
All activities except from boxing sessions are happening at Calderdale Young People’s Service Orange Box – Halifax.
To book for the creative activities, but not for boxing, please use the link below:
https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx…
For the boxing sessions, book directly with Josie at the Northern Powerhouse Boxing Academy
You can text Josie on 07989 538044 for a booking form or email josie@northernpowerhouseboxing.org.uk
Any questions? Contact timeout@healthymindscalderdale.co.ukFind out more about other free activities happening across Calderdale on our website: https://www.timeoutcalderdale.co.uk/timetable.html

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Get Started with Boxing

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Are you 16-25? Want to learn new skills?

There is a Taster Day about boxing on Monday 8 July 2019.

The actual Course Dates are from 15 July to 19 July 2019.

At Halifax Fire Station you will meet new people and improve your skills by working on a group challenges as well as learning how to deliver a training session.

Not only will it help you discover new talents, but you could also secure a qualification and benefit from support from our staff or one of our mentors to help you uncover your next steps.

The course is free and all boxing is non-contact. On the course you will:

  • Gain an introduction into coaching, pad work and nutrition
  • Improve confidence and communication
  • Workout with local professional boxers and sports coaches
  • Spend the week in a fire station with fire fighters and get to use some of the equipment

Travel expenses will be paid on programme and you’ll receive a free T-shirt.

It will not affect your benefits and you will have up to three months support from the Prince’s Trust.

To join the course or find out more:

  • Search ‘Prince’s Trust’
  • Text ‘Call me’ to 07983 385418
  • Call for free on 0800 842842

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