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The 61st Halifax Charity Gala
Don’t forget it’s the 61st Halifax Charity Gala this weekend, Saturday 10th June!
Tickets are available at reception at Threeways Sports Centre for just £1 each.
Tickets are also available from Cafe Zone Halifax on behalf of National Autistic Society (Calderdale).
The Grand Procession is setting off at 11:30 from Eureka car pack then goes on (following the same route as the last two years through the centre of town):
- Church Street
- Square Road
- Horton St
- Union Street
- Market Street
- Old Market
- Corn Market
- Southgate
- Ward’s End
- Commercial Street (very small section by Victoria Theatre)
- Portland Place
- Skircoat Road
- Heath Road
- Skircoat Green Road
- Manor Heath Road
Cunnery Wood Practical Day
On May 14, meet Chris Sutcliffe at Cunnery Wood, Shibden for a family friendly session of practical work looking after the nature reserve.
Session runs 10am – 3pm.
Please ring 07769 9954956 for more information.
Riverside Dementia Friendly Cafe
Get down to the Riverside Cafe at St. Bartholomew’s Church in Ripponden.
A very warm welcome is extended to people with dementia, conditions such as Parkinson’s and their carers as well as people who my be isolated or lonely and just want a cup of tea and a chat.
Every 2nd and 4th Wednesday 1:30 – 3:30 pm
£2 including refreshments
Cunnery Wood Practical Day this weekend
Meet Chris Sutcliffe at Cunnery Wood, Shibden for a session of practical work looking after the nature reserve.
Sunday 12 February – 10am to 3pm
At Cunnery Wood near Shibden Park
Please contact 0776 995 4956 for more information.
Sorry no dogs and please take lunch.
XS Children’s Half Term Activities for ages 8 – 15
XS provides a wide range of exciting activities to help children stay healthy, try out some new sporting activities, play and help improve their skills. Each day offers a variety of activities
- Monday 20 – Friday 24 February
- Monday 10 – Thursday 13 April (4 day week)
- Tuesday 18 – Friday 21 April (4 day week)
The prices for XS Activities including discount for passport to leisure holders are as follows’
- £21.95 per day (£16.95 per day PTL)
- £85 a week (£65 a week PTL) 5 day week
- £76 a week (£58 a week PTL) bank holiday
For information or to book please call North Bridge Leisure Centre on 01422 341527. You will need to pay at time of booking. Online booking also available at www.calderdale.gov.uk/v2/sports
Fun for all the family – February to April 2017
The Do Something guide helps you to plan an action packed holiday with your children in Calderdale.
Whether you want to get out on your bike, stream dip for mini beasts, hunt for fossils, or get down to the park for a bear hunt, there’s lots to explore. If you’re batty about bats, curious about museums or mad about football, there’s so much to do, the only problem you’ll have is fitting everything in.
Take a look at the latest edition of ‘Do Something!’ here
Sparks! Half Term Fun – Making a Mummy’s Hand
Play some spooky games at Bankfield Museum and make a Mummy’s hand on Wednesday 26 October from 11am to 12pm, 1pm to 2pm and 2pm to 3pm.
At Bankfield Museum, Boothtown Rd, Halifax, HX3 6HG
Just £3.50 per child or £2.50 for Passport to Leisure holders – Book online now
Sparks! Half Term Fun – Spooky Shibden
Join us for
spooky stories around Shibden Hall and then make a spooky decoration for your own house onThursday 27 October from 11am to 12pm, 1pm to 2pm and 2pm to 3pm.
At Shibden Hall, Lister’s Road, Halifax, HX3 6XG
Adults: £4.50 / Children 5-16 years, Senior Citizens, Passport to Leisure: £3.50 / Family (2 adults, 2 children): £12.50 / Group of 10 or more: £3.50 per person
To book a place please call 01422 352246
Fun for all the family – October to January 2017
The Do Something guide helps you to plan an action packed holiday with your children in Calderdale.
Whether you want to get out on your bike, stream dip for mini beasts, hunt for fossils, or get down to the park for a bear hunt, there’s lots to explore. If you’re batty about bats, curious about museums or mad about football, there’s so much to do, the only problem you’ll have is fitting everything in.
XS Childrens Activities at North Bridge Leisure Centre
For ages 8 – 15
XS provides a wide range of exciting activities to help children stay healthy, try out some new sporting activities, play and help improve their skills.
Each day offers a variety of activities’
- Monday 25 – Friday 29 July
- Monday 1 – Friday 5 August
- Monday 8 – Friday 12 August
- Monday 15 – Friday 19 August
- Monday 22 – Friday 26 August
Prices are £21.95 per day (£16.95 per day PTL) – £85 a week (£65 a week PTL) 5 day week – £76 a week (£58 a week PTL) bank holiday 4 day week
To book call North Bridge Leisure Centre on 01422 341527. You will need to pay at time of booking. Online booking also available at www.calderdale.gov.uk/sport
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