Brighouse
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?
Carers Rights Day Event November 25 with Making Space
The event is taking place on Friday 25th November 10am-12.30pm at Brighouse Central Methodist Church. The event is a market place information and advice session and our theme is planning for the future.
We will have stalls from solicitors, funeral directors, home care providers, gateway to care and much more.
Carers can access both refreshments and a warm lunch on the day.
Carers do not need to book.
We would also welcome professionals to attend.
For more information please contact the Carers Wellbeing Service on 01422 363101
Shining Rainbows activities near you starting this November!
Shining Rainbows Parent and Toddler Group, a group for children in and around Calderdale with additional needs, are delighted to announce their exciting new classes near you!
My Tribe Fitness Studio and Parenting Hub – Unit 12, Kirklees Steel Works, Mill Lane Brighouse HD6 1PL starting Thursday 3rd November from 9:30- 10:15 and 10:30-11:15
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Follow our Facebook Page @shiningrainbowsparentandtoddlergroup for the latest updates
e : shiningrainbowsparentandtoddler-group@hotmail.com for any enquiries
The group holds regular safe space sessions for parents and toddlers with additional needs to have fun and socialise.
£7.50 per session with drinks and snacks provided for parents and children.
We look forward to seeing you!
Bonfire 2022 events near you
Source : Halifax Courier : Bonfire Events Halifax, Elland, Todmorden
Please let us know of any bonfire events we’re not aware of! team@calderdalelowervalley.com
Elland Bonfire
Saturday, November 5 from 5.30pm to 8pm at Hullen Edge Recreation Ground. Organised by Elland Round Table. Tickets available from https://buytickets.at/ellandroundtable
Friday, November 4 from 7pm to 9pm at Siddal Ex-Servicemen’s and Social Club. Free entry.
Friday, November 4 from 4pm at Next Level, Dean Clough. Free entry.
Friday, November 4 from 4pm at Old Brodleians RUFC in Hipperholme. Tickets are available from behind the club’s bar.
Saturday, November 5 from 5.30pm at the cricket club. Tickets available from Todmorden Cricket Club, Todmorden News Centre or www.todmordencc.com
Saturday, November 5 at Casa Brighouse from 6pm. DJs, fireworks and a laser show. Tickets from http://skiddle.com/e/36177663
CFFC Foundation Club Networking Event August 31st
You’re invited to the monthly Foundation Club Membership Event
Members and Non- Members are all warmly welcomedWednesday 31st August 2022 1.00 pm to 3.00 pmThe Room, Town Hall Dental, The Old Town Hall, Thornton Square
Brighouse HD6 1EA
Join the Calderdale business community to find out more about the Foundation Club at this monthly membership event
This summer, we are relaunching our membership club. We held a successful event last month at Hebden Bridge Town Hall where 40+ like minded people who also support CFFC came together to network.
We are planning on having monthly events to bring people together and connect and will move venue each month to spread the events throughout the borough.
If you haven’t already booked your place, I’m inviting you to come and join us at this free event and to find out more about supporting us so that we can support Not-for-Profit Organisations in Calderdale. There will be a couple of short speeches, but in the main it’s open networking so you can get to know other members over a cuppa and a biscuit.
If you would like to become a member now, here is the link to complete the application form.
Click here to find out more about applying to become a member
There are different levels of membership, you can choose the one that’s right for you:
Voluntary Organisations
£10 per year for Not-for-Profit organisations
Friend of the Foundation
£120 annually or £10 per month for individuals or small businesses/sole traders
Foundation Club Members
£600 annually or £50 per month
There are many benefits to joining the Foundation Club, including:
- Being part of a group of people who care about their community and want to be part of something bigger making a difference
- Supporting the Foundation so we can give out grants and continue our role to connect people and create a positive impact in our community in the 5 areas we have as priorities
- The opportunity to show your support for an issue they care about
- Monthly networking events
- The opportunity to engage with the issues you care about and be connected with volunteering or fundraising opportunities
- Certificate of membership
- Logo to use on your website, email signature, and social media
- Invite to social events
- Receive our Annual Report
- Invited to our AGM
- 1 to 1 meeting as connectors and convenors to introduce you to people
- Listed in our online directory
If you are a Foundation Club Member or a Friend of the Foundation, 100% of your membership fee goes towards making grants for one of the priorities you choose. Plus, in the first year we will match fund your membership to double the amount going towards making grants. If you are a Foundation Club member, your membership fee is £600 so £1200 will go towards grants and if you are a Friend of the Foundation, your membership fee is £120 so £240 will go towards making grants.
Book your place for the Networking event and meet other people who care about causes in Calderdale : Register your free place here
Join the Foundation Club Membership Monthly Event August 31
You’re invited to the monthly Foundation Club Membership Event
Members and Non- Members are all warmly welcomedWednesday 31st August 20221.00 pm to 3.00 pmThe Room, Town Hall Dental, the Old Town Hall, Thornton Square
Brighouse HD6 1EA
Join the Calderdale business community to find out more about the Foundation Club at this monthly membership event.
This summer, we are relaunching our membership club. We held a successful event last month at Hebden Bridge Town Hall where 40+ like minded people who also support CFFC came together to network.
We are planning on having monthly events to bring people together and connect and will move venue each month to spread the events throughout the borough.
I’m inviting you to come and join us at this free event and to find out more about supporting us so that we can support Not-for-Profit Organisations in Calderdale. There will be a couple of short speeches, but in the main it’s open networking so you can get to know other members over a cuppa and a biscuit.
If you would like to become a member, here is the link to complete the application form.
Click here to find out more about applying to become a member
There are different levels of membership, you can choose the one that’s right for you:
Voluntary Organisations : £10 per year
This is for Not-for-Profit organisations
Friend of the Foundation : £120 annually or £10 per month.
This is for individuals or small businesses/ sole traders
Foundation Club Members : £600 annually or £50 per month
There are many benefits to joining the Foundation Club, including:
- Being part of a group of people who care about their community and want to be part of something bigger making a difference
- Supporting the Foundation so we can give out grants and continue our role to connect people and create a positive impact in our community in the 5 areas we have as priorities
- The opportunity to show your support for an issue they care about
- Monthly networking events
- The opportunity to engage with the issues you care about and be connected with volunteering or fundraising opportunities
- Certificate of membership
- Logo to use on your website, email signature, and social media
- Invite to social events
- Receive our Annual Report
- Invited to our AGM
- 1 to 1 meeting as connectors and convenors to introduce you to people
- Listed in our online directory
If you are a Foundation Club Member or a Friend of the Foundation, 100% of your membership fee goes towards making grants for one of the priorities you choose. Plus, in the first year we will match fund your membership to double the amount going towards making grants. If you are a Foundation Club member, your membership fee is £600 so £1200 will go towards grants and if you are a Friend of the Foundation, your membership fee is £120 so £240 will go towards making grants.
It would be lovely to see you at the August event.
Let’s Grow! Free Family events schedule
Join the Let’s Grow Team on an event near you and have a go with tactile, outdoors experiences around growing and learning about the wonderful world around you!
These free, family friendly fun sessions offer something for the whole family to enjoy. Babies and small children are welcome.
Next sessions as follows:
Sowerby Bridge – Wednesday 3rd August
Tuel Lane Car Park, next to Tuel Lane Lock
Todmorden – Thursday 4th August
Pollination Street Garden
Elland – Friday 5th August
Southgate Bandstand
Brighouse – Saturday 6th August
The Parklets, Bethel Street Car Park
Lower Valley Ward Forum dates and Venues Jul-Aug 2022
Please find below information on the next Ward Forum meeting dates for each ward, as well as contact information.
Elland
Next forum: Tuesday 26th July (6.30pm start).
Venue: Willow Court, Victoria Rd, Elland, HX5 0PL.
Greetland and Stainland
Next forum: Thursday 28th July (6.30pm start).
Venue: Via Zoom. For login details, please email Graham Gibbons.
Hipperholme and Lightcliffe
Next forum: Thursday 4th August (6.30pm start).
Venue: Via Zoom. For login details, please email Graham Gibbons.
Brighouse
Next forum: Monday 8th Aug (6.30pm start).
Venue: Brighouse 6th Form, Halifax Rd, Brighouse HD6 1AY .
Let’s Grow coming to Calderdale on a location near you!
Let’s Grow comes to Calderdale visiting Lower Valley for a week of hands on outdoors experiences around growing and learning about the wonderful world around us!
Start the summer holidays with our free, family friendly fun sessions! Each session is hands on with something for the whole family to enjoy.
Sowerby Bridge – 3rd August
Tuel Lane Car Park, next to Tuel Lane Lock
Todmorden – 4th August
Pollination Street Garden
Elland – 5th August
Southgate Bandstand
Brighouse – 6th August
The Parklets, Bethel Street Car Park
Brighouse Charity Gala June 25th
The Annual Brighouse Charity Gala will take place on Saturday 25th June from 12pm.
It will start with the float parade which will conclude at Wellholme park.
There will be family friendly entertainment, stalls, food and music. Many charities will have their stalls to provide information on what services they provide.
Live performances from local artists have been confirmed through Creative Music promising this to be a sizzling event!
The event is organised and run by local charities and volunteers.
If you would like to become involved, please visit the event’s page.
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