Christmas

Let Focus4Hope collect and recycle your tree! – book by January 8th

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There is nothing quite like the look and scent of a real tree at Christmas, but when Christmas is over, they can be a hassle to dispose of.

Why not let Focus4Hope collect and recycle your tree this January!

For a small donation, we will pick up your tree from outside your home and recycle it for you, it takes the stress and hassle away from you and is good for the environment too!

Our amazing volunteers will be collecting Christmas Trees from Thursday 12th January to Saturday 14th January 2023.

Collection postcodes: HD6, HX1, HX2, HX3, HX4 and HX5.

Registration closes 10pm on Sunday 8th January 2023

For a one off donation Focus4Hope will collect the Christmas tree and recycle it in a sustainable manner at Ogden Water Nature Reserve. The service is run by volunteers with individuals and companies giving up their time and vans.

Could you become a Tree recycling volunteer? Please get in touch with us!

 

Christmas Holiday wishes from the Friday Flyer!

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The Lower Valley blog and Friday Flyer team would like to wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

We will take a break over the Christmas period from the 16th of December to the 3rd of January.

We are looking forward to sharing your updates as well as ours, so look out for developments in the New Year!

We’d lilke to thank you for your ongoing support and for sharing your news and updates with us. We couldn’t do what we do without you!

Until we speak again, we wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Alone this Christmas?

If you are going to spend Christmas by yourself and do not look forward to it, take a look this free or low cost activities list put together by the Staying Well Team.

Free or Low Cost activities for Christmas and New Year 2022

We hope your Christmas is magical and that it brings some comfort to your life. At any rate, don’t forget, it’s only one day.

Make the most of it, your way.

Christmas under one roof at Halifax Borough Market

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Take the stress out of Christmas shopping this year and get everything you need for the perfect Christmas in Halifax Borough Market! Our experienced, friendly stall holders offer personal advice on how to prepare and cook your festive lunch or help you find that perfect gift, just ask.Discover everything you’d want for a magical Christmas, from fresh turkeys, pigs in blankets, fresh vegetables for your Christmas table, to festive tipples, gifts, wrapping, cards, sweet treats and much more. There is something for everyone, even the furry members of the family; giving you high quality products at great value for money.If you need to take a break from your shopping, visit our beautiful, festive Albany Arcade – our many cafes offer a great choice of food and drink. Or take part in our reindeer trail (available from the stage in the Albany Arcade) for a chance to win a ÂŁ25 toy voucher, or visit our singing post box.We’ll be chatting with our traders throughout December about what’s on offer in our fab market. Keep an eye on the Council’s socials to follow along!

Christmas Films showings at Square Chapel Centre of the Arts

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Throughout the festive season, Square Chapel centre of the Arts will be showing classic Christmas favourites, from The Muppet Christmas Carol to It’s a Wonderful life.

See what’s on at the Square Chapel

Get into the spirit of Christmas in your local independent venue.

Square Chapel centre for the Arts is fully accessible. Don’t forget to stop by the theatre’s cafe for some refreshments!

Free Singing Workshop and Christmas Party with Time Out December 22

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There are still spaces available for the Time Out Christmas event of festive fun for children and young people at the Orangebox in central Halifax on Thursday 22nd December, from 10am – 3pm. Come and learn some alternative Christmas songs with singing teacher, Georgia, followed by card making and party games with Nikki. A free hot lunch is available on the day.
Most of the TimeOut Christmas activities are now fully booked. You can still make enquiries to see what is available!
Booking is essential. Visit: Events Timetable – TimeOut Calderdale

Santa is coming to Brighouse Open Market December 17th!

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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!

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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

Our opening times over Christmas 2022

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The Calderdale Lower Valley Blog and Friday Flyer will be having a well earned break over the Christmas period.

The last Friday Flyer will come out on Friday 16th of December. Please send all your submissions by Thursday 15th December.

We won’t be receiving article submissions between 20th December to 2nd of January.

 

We shall commence with the blogs and flyers over the New Year, hopefully with new exciting features!

Until we speak again, we wish you a brilliant festive season!

 

Let Focus4Hope collect and recycle your tree! – book by January 8th, 2023

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There is nothing quite like the look and scent of a real tree at Christmas, but when Christmas is over, they can be a hassle to dispose of.

Why not let Focus4Hope collect and recycle your tree this January!

For a small donation, we will pick up your tree from outside your home and recycle it for you, it takes the stress and hassle away from you and is good for the environment too!

Our amazing volunteers will be collecting Christmas Trees from Thursday 12th January to Saturday 14th January 2023.

Collection postcodes: HD6, HX1, HX2, HX3, HX4 and HX5.

Registration closes 10pm on Sunday 8th January 2023

For a one off donation Focus4Hope will collect the Christmas tree and recycle it in a sustainable manner at Ogden Water Nature Reserve. The service is run by volunteers with individuals and companies giving up their time and vans.

Could you become a Tree recycling volunteer? Please get in touch with us!