Creative Writing

Calderdale Adult Learning International Women’s Day events March 7, 8, 11

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To celebrate International Women’s Day, Calderdale Adult Learning are running some courses in a women only environment.

Light refreshments will be available for the participants.

Download the course brochure here

 

For more information on the courses or to enrol contact us on

01422 392820
or email us at
cyps.cal@calderdale.gov.uk

 

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Tree of Life 2 day Creative Writing Workshop

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Healthy Minds Calderdale would like to invite you to their Creative Writing Workshop, titled Tree of Life.

In this creative writing workshop you will be exploring your own personal stories and your unique journeys, using the metaphor of a tree’s growth as a guide.

The workshop will run on two days over two weeks at the Orange Box in Halifax (details below).

Dates: Tuesday 11th January: 12:30 – 2:30pm
Tuesday 18th January: 1.15pm – 3.15pm

Refreshments will be provided.

 

To book please contact Hayley:
t: 07845014927
e: Hayley@healthymindscalderdale.co.uk

 

Venue: The Orange Box, 1 Blackledge, Halifax, HX1 1AF

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Free Creative Writing Workshop at the Orange Box

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Would you like the chance to get your work published on the Time Out website? Come to our workshop led by author and Time Outer Tara Guha and learn how to express yourself through creative writing.

 

Wed 18th Aug 2 – 4pm
Orangebox Youth Centre,1 Blackledge,Halifax HX1 1AF

To book, complete the online booking form and quote the name and date of the workshop: https://forms.office.com/r/WqKNGYkeHt

Any questions? Get in touch by emailing us at: timeout@healthymindscalderdale.co.uk

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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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Elland 700 at Elland Library – Walk and Write around Elland

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This year marks the 700 year anniversary of Elland becoming an official market town.

The town received a Royal Charter on 24 February 1317 from King Edward II allowing it to host a weekly market, as well as two fairs a year.

On 15 June 2017 – 14:00 to 17:00 take a short walk around Elland exploring its history with a knowledgeable local guide. Then return to the library to do creative writing inspired by the walk. For more information about this FREE event contact Elland Library on 01422 374472 or email elland.library@calderdale.gov.uk.

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FREE arts activities at the Craft Locker next week

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As part of the celebrations for Elland’s 700th birthday Square Chapel is working with artists from Two Destination Language to collect and share the stories of the people who remember Elland’s past, make it what it is today, and have dreams for its future.

The project is called LANDED, and as part of it two artists will be based in CraftLocker (77 Southgate) in Elland next week so if you’re passing, drop in and have a cup of tea and a chat, or come to one of their drop-in sessions with an arts activity:

  • Monday 22 May – 2pm to 4pm: Drawing
  • Tuesday 23 May – 10 to 12noon: Poetry
  • Wednesday 24 May 2pm to 4pm: Origami birds
  • Thursday 25 May – 2pm to 4pm: Creative writing
  • Friday 26 May – 10am to 12noon: Painting

At other times, just pause for a chat, or give Alister a call on 07786 911954 to set up an appointment if you want to be sure to meet us!

All sessions (and the tea) are free!

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Creative writing workshop at Brighouse Library

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This creative writing workshop with local writer, teacher and library staff member, Emma Decent uses the resources of the library for inspiration, so go along and go on a creative journey with the help of maps, stories in the fiction section and more.

Friday 17 February – 10.30am to 12.30pm
At Brighouse Library, Halifax Road, Brighouse, HD6 2AF

Admission is FREE but tickets must be obtained online here

For information please call Brighouse Library on 01422 288060

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