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Level 4 Public health intelligence apprenticeship vacancies
The Directors of Public Health across all 15 local authorities in the Yorkshire and Humber region have collaborated to set up the Louise Brewins Programme, an innovative training scheme for Public Health Intelligence Analysts. Wakefield Metropolitan District Council offers this opportunity to be one of the first trainees on this exciting new scheme.
There are two posts available. Subject to confirmation, one trainee will complete placements in Wakefield Metropolitan District Council (based in Wakefield) then Bradford Metropolitan District Council (Bradford) and one trainee will complete placements in Kirklees Metropolitan Borough Council (Huddersfield) and Calderdale Metropolitan Borough Council (Halifax).
Salary is £18,933
Closing date: 21 January 2022
Interviews are due to take place in mid-February with a start date of May
Further details and application form can be found here https://wamdcli.webitrent.com/wamdcli_webrecruitment/wrd/run/ETREC107GF.open?VACANCY_ID=aVFK113394&WVID=1R0q139950&LANG=USA
3 Live Consultations around the A629 Halifax to Huddersfield
Calderdale the Next Chapter wants your views and opinions on the developments planned around the A629 connecting Halifax to Huddersfield.
3 live consultations are live now and there’s still time to take part.
We want to hear your feedback on proposals for walking and cycling in north and west Halifax and covering a broad area between Halifax, Elland and Huddersfield.1. Improved walking and cycling around the A629, Halifax – Huddersfield
– Open until 23 November 2021
2. North Halifax Improved Streets for People Round 2
– Open until 19 December 2021
3. West Halifax Improved Streets for People Round 2
– Open until 19 December 2021
Find out more about the Next Chapter Projects here
Mum2Mum Market in Sowerby Bridge
Over 30 stalls selling excellent condition baby and children’s goods at bargain prices. Well-known brands at a fraction of high street prices.
Saturday 3 February – 1.15pm to 3.15pm at Trinity Academy, Sowerby Bridge, HX6 2NW.
Everything imaginable for your little ones including:
- Buggies & Travel Systems
- Stairgates, Toddler Furniture
- Home & Safety Equipment
- Baby Carriers & Harnesses
- Moses Baskets, Cots & Travel Cots
- Growbags, Bed Guards
- Sterilisers and Feeding Equipment
- Highchair’s, Bumbos
- Trikes, Balance Bikes, Bikes and Outdoor Toys
- Baby Walkers, Bouncers, Jumperoo’s & Activity Centres
Join the event on Facebook for previews of sale items.
£2 entry per adult (kids are free) also the last half hour of the sale is free. Ensure you come early to bag all the best bargains. (2 4 1 voucher available on Mum2mum website)
If you would like to make some money and declutter you can book a stall here
For further information please email halifaxandhuddersfield@mum2mummarket.co.uk
Play Disability Football with Greetland Goldstars FC
If you or someone you know have a disability and are looking to try something new, whilst learning new skills, getting fitter and meeting new people then disability football may be just the thing for you.
Greetland Goldstars have sessions every Saturday – 11am to 12pm at 3Gi Soccer, Shaw Lodge Mills, Halifax, HX3 9ET
Age 7 year and upwards welcome although under 16’s should be accompanied by an adult unless approved by a coach.
For further information call John King on 07982 801988 or email kingyjs1965@gmail.com.
Play Disability Football with Greetland Goldstars FC
If you or someone you know have a disability and are looking to try something new, whilst learning new skills, getting fitter and meeting new people then disability football may be just the thing for you.
Every Saturday – 11am to 12pm
At 3GI Soccer, Shaw Lodge Mills, Halifax, HX3 9ET
Age 7 year and upwards welcome although under 16’s should be accompanied by an adult unless approved by a coach.
For further information call John King on 07982 801988 or email kingyjs1965@gmail.com.
New Central Library and Archives Opening 5 September
Readers young and old will have the chance to explore the new Central Library and Archives in Halifax, when it opens to the public for the first time at 9.30am on Tuesday 5 September.
This is the next stage of the remarkable transformation of Halifax Town Centre, with the new library opening next to the Piece Hall and Square Chapel creating a vibrant cultural, heritage and learning quarter.
Visitors will be able to admire the beautifully restored Square Church rose window and enjoy upward views of the tower and spire from the staircase as they tour the building, from the local studies section and the West Yorkshire Archives’ room on the lower ground floor to the adult non-fiction collections on the second floor.
Alongside a host of exciting activities to mark the opening a self-guided Heritage Trail has been put together to highlight the preserved historic features.
The old Central Library and Archives at Northgate, including the Halifax Visitor Information Centre, will close for the final time at 5.30pm on Tuesday 29 August to allow staff the time to transfer the remaining stock and equipment to the new building and do the final preparations for opening.
Calderdale Council’s Cabinet Member for Neighbourhoods and Communities, Cllr Susan Press said:
‘This is a really exciting moment for Halifax, and Calderdale, following the fantastic opening day for the Piece Hall on Yorkshire Day.
Visitors will not fail to be impressed by the new library, which conserves the landmark spire and rose window of the Square Church within a brand new 21st century building with state of the art facilities’.
The opening day will be marked with a range of drop in activities for children, families and young people.
A family craft session will be held between 10.30am and 12 noon, followed by the first ever Busy Babies session in the new children’s library will take place at 1.30pm.
Youngsters can make duct tape crafts and emoji stress balls in the new teen area on the first floor between 1 and 3pm or play with a range of new board games.
Friday 8 September is a Local Studies focus day and the autumn events programme will begin on Thursday 14 September.
From Tuesday 5 September the Central Library and Archives will have new opening times, with services available six days a week:
- Monday 9.30am to 6.30pm
- Tuesday 9.30am to 6.30pm
- Wednesday 9.30am to 12.30pm
- Thursday 9.30am to 6.30pm
- Friday 9.30am to 6.30pm
- Saturday 9.30am to 4.00pm
- Sunday CLOSED
The new Central Library and Archives will be officially opened by Dr Jonathan Foyle, writer and architectural historian in the presence of Calderdale Council’s Mayor, Cllr Ferman Ali, on the afternoon of Saturday 9 September 2017.
The new Central Library and Archives has been wholly funded by Calderdale Council. To find out more about the civic opening and the new Central Library and Archives visit our website or follow Calderdale Libraries on Twitter @CMBClibraries.
Calderdale Adult Learning ‘Have a Go’ Drop-in
Calderdale Adult Learning are holding a ‘Have a Go’ drop-in event at Heath Campus, Free School Lane, Halifax on Monday 26 – Thursday 29 June 2017 10am – 1pm each day.
They are holding this “Have a Go” Drop-In event as part of the nationwide Festival of Learning which celebrates lifelong learning. Advisors from C&K Careers will be available from 10am-12noon on Thursday, to offer information, advice and guidance on suitable courses and employment opportunities.
During the week there will be a free programme of activities which will cover the 4 new curriculum areas:
Monday – Adults with Learning Disabilities
Tuesday – Community and Family Learning
Wednesday – Learning for Life and Work
Thursday – Professional Development and Training
- Art and craft activities
- Cookery classes
- Art, craft and sewing workshops
- Modern Foreign Language taster classes
- IT workshops
- Taster classes/activities for GCSE, Functional Skills and ESOL qualifications
- Beauty and holistic therapies workshops
- First Aid taster sessions
- Information available on a range of qualifications – Health and Safety, Teaching and Security
For more information on the event and courses available at CAL visit www.calderdale.gov.uk/adultlearning or phone 01422 392820
If you would like to advertise this event a poster can be downloaded from CAL Have a Go Event
Routes Festival 2017
Now in its fifth year, Routes Festival returns with another day of the best in unsigned and underage music at Orangebox Young People’s Centre, Halifax.
Routes Festival provides a platform for young musicians aged 12-24 to showcase their talents on an open and accessible stage. This year Routes will present live music across three stages throughout the day, encompassing a wide range of musical styles – from pop to metal, dance to acoustic.
Tickets £3.50
Orangebox 10 Square Road Halifax HQ1 1QG England 01422 349422
Beechwood Big Picnic – 1st July
Join North Halifax Partnership and the Friends of Beechwood Park on Saturday 1 July for a great big fun day for all the family.
At Beechwood Park, Holmfield, 12pm – 4pm
Lots of free activities for children, young people and grown-ups!
In the Main Arena:
- Beach and seaside games
- Join the Vegetable Nannies in their Allotment for a bit of gardening and childcare.
- Peppa Pig, Facepainting tent, Sure Start Children’s Centre tents, Sports Day Races
- Entertainment, Dog Show, Family Fun Run
Picnic Meadow:
- Bring your own or,
- Burgers and ice cream for sale.
In the Sports Zone:
- Archery, Football, Rounders, Boxing,
- Mountain Bikes
- Treasure Hunt
On the Community field:
- Community stalls
- Project_Twelve:31 tent: Dream-catching, Music Jam, Henna Hands, fortune cards
- Staying Well tent: Art class taster, Tai Chi taster, Health Awareness, Golf Putting.
- Local History display
- Men in Sheds
- Walking Football
- Bowling demo
Nature Meadow:
- Learn more about meadows, the plants that are in our meadow and the minibeasts that live there.
- Butterfly Hunt
FREE entry. Most activities are free except for food and ice cream.
Limited parking available at Trinity Academy Halifax, HX2 9TZ.
Dogs welcome but please keep on a lead.
Event contact: 01422 255402
The Birdcage – Film Comedy Now Live on Stage
Still time to see The Actors Workshop Youth Theatre & Studio Group presenting the film comedy The Birdcage on stage at The Studio Workshop, Back Victoria Street, Halifax from 6 – 10 June from 7:30 pm (bar opening at 7 pm). Tickets £10 (concessions £8). Advance Booking on 01422 323688.
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