Queen’s Platinum Jubilee
Memory Lane Cafe’s June Harvey named Platinum Jubilee Champion
Memory Lane Cafe Calderdale is delighted to announce that June Harvey, our Cafe Co-ordinator and Volunteer Manager, has been named as one of 490 Platinum Jubilee Champions by the Royal Voluntary Service.
June was one of 70 who were selected to be invited to attend the Platinum Party at the Palace on Saturday followed by the Big Jubilee Lunch with the Duchess of Cornwall at The Oval on Sunday.
This well-deserved nomination reflects her work in establishing, running and developing the cafe, expanding its reach, fostering our volunteer team and inspiring others to develop similar cafe operations.
Congratulations June!!
All the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Celebrations in Calderdale
Calderdale is teeming with events to commemorate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. From days of music at the Piece Hall, Flower exhibitions at Halifax Minster and local street parties at the Space at Fieldlane, there are many ways to celebrate this unique event!
Look out for the Calderdale Adult Learning Art competition and the Queen’s Jubilee beacon trail to name but a few.
TimeOut FREE Half Term Workshops at The Orangebox
Time Out Calderdale have lined up a number of fun events for young people throughout the Half Term week! From a Jubilee Street Party from Hell(!) to various arts and crafts activities and dancing sessions at the Orange Box, there is something for everyone!
If you are between 10-19 and you would like to come and have some fun with the Time Out staff/Volunteers and other young people – have a look at the website:
Booking is essential so please reserve your place: Book Here Now
To find out what we do, take a look at our schedule here
WOW : Weeks Of Wellbeing from Calderdale Adult Learning
Weeks of Wellbeing, or WOW for short, is a two week long wellbeing event to tie in with the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.
The event brings to you taster classes focused around art as a means to improve wellbeing and includes sessions of arts and crafts, recycling basics, first aid skills, a taster in Portuguese, health, wellbeing and mindfulness among others. Some courses have a small charge, some are free.
Download the full WOW course schedule here
To enrol please email cyps.cal@calderdale.gov.uk or call 01422 392820
As part of the WOW event, Calderdale Adult Learning are hosting the
Jubilee Art competition open to all Calderdale residents aged 19 and over.
The competition closes on the 6th June and there are some exciting prizes up for grabs, including high street vouchers and a hamper of premium art supplies.
If you have any questions or would like to know more, please do not hesitate to get in touch – we can be reached at this email address (cyps.cal@calderdale.gov.uk) or by phone on (01422) 392 820.
More information on the Calderdale Adult Learning Facebook page
Calderdale Adult Learning provide a variety of courses for over 18s looking to learn new skills, meet new people, and try out new hobbies.
Calderdale Adult Learning, Unit 4 Heath Campus, Free School Ln, Halifax HX1 2PS
The Friday Flyer will enjoy its Royal Dues…
That is to say, week commencing May the 30th, we will be taking a break, to best enjoy the Platinum Jubilee Week and celebrations.
You will receive a circular on the 3rd of June but we won’t be making any announcements or posts during that week.
Everything will return back to normal on Monday the 6th of June.
We wish you a great prolonged bank holiday!
The Friday Flyer Team
Carers Wellbeing Service Dress Up and Dance through the Decades! June 8th
Carers Wellbeing Service would like to invite you and the person(s) you care for to dress from your favourite decade and join us for an afternoon of singing and dancing to celebrate the Queen’s Jublilee, Carers Week and Making Space’s 40th Anniversary!
Wednesday 8th June 12:30 – 3:30 pm
At the King’s Centre (near People’s Park)
So get your dancing shoes on, put on your fancies and your sparkle and come to the Dress Up and Dance through the Decades event!
The Event will include lunch, professional entertainment, a raffle, tombola, Jubilee photo booth and a prize for the best dressed!
For more information, please ring : 01422 369101
Venue: The King’s Centre, Park Road, Halifax HX1 2TS
Flower and Music Festival at Halifax Minster for Platinum Jubilee
Halifax Minster will be blooming during the extended weekend celebrations, bringing to you a series of musical celebration events for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.
From Thursday the 2nd of June to Monday 6th of June there will be stunning floral art installations, flower arranging demonstrations and live music events, closing with the Jubilee Civic Service in celebration of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.
The flower exhibits will be open
10.00am – 4.00pm Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Monday
12.00om – 4.00pm on Sunday
There will be an entry fee of £2.50 for those over 16, under 16 go Free
- Friday 3rd & Saturday 4th at 2pm : Flower Arranging Demonstrations
Limited spaces, please reserve your place through Eventbrite
Tickets are free but you will need to pay entrance fee at the Minster - Saturday 4th at 12pm : Nicola Mills – Opera for the People Concert
Limited spaces, please reserve your place through Eventbrite
Tickets are free but you will need to pay entrance fee at the Minster - Saturday 4th at 7.30pm : Elland Silver Band Concert
Adults: £8.00 Under 16 go Free. Tickets on the door. - Sunday 5th at 6pm : Jubilee Civic Service
Free entrance, no booking required. All welcome
Platinum Jubilee Art Competition deadline June 6th
To celebrate how art can boost wellbeing, Calderdale Adult Learning are holding an art competition based around the theme of ‘Platinum Jubilee.’
Prizes include art supplies, shopping vouchers and CAL course discounts.
Please email a photograph of your artwork to cal.artcomp@calderdale.gov.uk with your name, postcode and telephone number.
If you are unable to access email please call 01422 392820 to arrange another option.
Entry open to all Calderdale residents.
Competition closes 6th June
Let’s Create Jubilee Fund open to applications
[ read full information here ]
Arts Council England are investing £5million into a new programme distributed by UK Community Foundations.
Application deadline is February 28th.
Further guidance UK Community Foundations website
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