Todmorden
Greener Together Workforce Development Programme
What is a Green Warrior and how do you become one?
• What does the Green Economy mean to you and your customers?
• Do you want practical ideas on how to include green skills in your customer sessions, as well as practical ideas on how you can become Greener yourself?
We will be running seven unique sessions for community workers, youth leaders and anyone involved in delivering community sessions for residents of Calderdale. These will run in conjunction with Todmorden Green Skills College.
Sessions will include:
• Demystifying the jargon
• Ideas on how to increase Green Skills knowledge for you and your customers
• Practical ideas on how to run Green Skills activities.
The October, Thursday sessions are at Pellon Hub, Halifax and Friday sessions are at Halifax Opportunities Trust. November sessions venue to be confirmed.
Get in touch to book:
Tel: 0300 330 5535
Email: hello@newgroundtogether.co.uk
newgroundtogether.co.uk
Bonfire 2022 events near you
Source : Halifax Courier : Bonfire Events Halifax, Elland, Todmorden
Please let us know of any bonfire events we’re not aware of! team@calderdalelowervalley.com
Elland Bonfire
Saturday, November 5 from 5.30pm to 8pm at Hullen Edge Recreation Ground. Organised by Elland Round Table. Tickets available from https://buytickets.at/ellandroundtable
Friday, November 4 from 7pm to 9pm at Siddal Ex-Servicemen’s and Social Club. Free entry.
Friday, November 4 from 4pm at Next Level, Dean Clough. Free entry.
Friday, November 4 from 4pm at Old Brodleians RUFC in Hipperholme. Tickets are available from behind the club’s bar.
Saturday, November 5 from 5.30pm at the cricket club. Tickets available from Todmorden Cricket Club, Todmorden News Centre or www.todmordencc.com
Saturday, November 5 at Casa Brighouse from 6pm. DJs, fireworks and a laser show. Tickets from http://skiddle.com/e/36177663
Greener Together Workforce Development Programme
What is a Green Warrior and how do you become one?
• What does the Green Economy mean to you and your customers?
• Do you want practical ideas on how to include green skills in your customer sessions, as well as practical ideas on how you can become Greener yourself?
We will be running seven unique sessions for community workers, youth leaders and anyone involved in delivering community sessions for residents of Calderdale. These will run in conjunction with Todmorden Green Skills College.
Sessions will include:
• Demystifying the jargon
• Ideas on how to increase Green Skills knowledge for you and your customers
• Practical ideas on how to run Green Skills activities.
The October, Thursday sessions are at Pellon Hub, Halifax and Friday sessions are at Halifax Opportunities Trust. November sessions venue to be confirmed.
Get in touch to book:
Tel: 0300 330 5535
Email: hello@newgroundtogether.co.uk
newgroundtogether.co.uk
Dark Matter Promotions upcoming events at the Golden Lion in Todmorden
Please find the headlines of all Dark Matter Promotions events taking place at the Golden Lion pub in Todmorden.
Friday 14th Oct 7.30pm – poetry/spoken word, comedy and music :
Saturday 15th Oct 7.30pm – music :
Friday 21st Oct 7.30pm – music :
The Distractions +FADS + Meadowlake + DJ Red Tin Dave
Sunday 23rd Oct 7pm – music :
Tau & The Drones Of Praise +John Haycock / dbh + Trixxi Corish
Thursday 27th Oct 8pm – music :
slomanmusic presents J CHAMBERS +Nicky General
Thursday 3rd November 8pm – Fog Box Comedy :
Simon Lomas Live + special guest Ben Silver
Sunday 6th November 8pm – Fog Box Comedy :
Fog Box Presents PAUL TONKINSON live + special guests
Saturday 3rd December 8pm – music :
Bingo Harry + RUBES + Rude Films + DJ Red Tin Dave
Sunday 11th December 7pm – music :
Blues legend Victor Brox with his 5 piece band + Autumn to May + DJ Red Tin dave
Venue: The Golden Lion, Fielden Square, Todmorden
Health Challenges and Living with Disability beyond Covid-19
The event may be held in Todmorden but we will be promoting our research across Calderdale – by including community groups and other potential allies who are based in Todmorden, Hebden Royd, Halifax and other areas of Calderdale.
Register here : Community research event:
Health challenges and disability beyond Covid-19 Tickets
Download Flyer here (PDF)
In the first half of the meeting we will be going through the 7 headings of our research findings about Disability and Health – as we did previously with our on-line meeting in April. This includes Professional Support, Voluntary Sector Support, Friends and Family, Personal Care, Family Carers, Getting Out and about, Friends and Community, Disability Rights and Access.
In the second half of the meeting, we will be discussing our recommendations in an open forum. These themes include Listening to and involving local citizens more in local decision-making, tackling inequalities and upholding the rights of disabled people. We welcome your ideas or suggestions on how we can follow-up our initial research in practical ways.
Let’s Grow! Free Family events schedule
Join the Let’s Grow Team on an event near you and have a go with tactile, outdoors experiences around growing and learning about the wonderful world around you!
These free, family friendly fun sessions offer something for the whole family to enjoy. Babies and small children are welcome.
Next sessions as follows:
Sowerby Bridge – Wednesday 3rd August
Tuel Lane Car Park, next to Tuel Lane Lock
Todmorden – Thursday 4th August
Pollination Street Garden
Elland – Friday 5th August
Southgate Bandstand
Brighouse – Saturday 6th August
The Parklets, Bethel Street Car Park
Let’s Grow coming to Calderdale on a location near you!
Let’s Grow comes to Calderdale visiting Lower Valley for a week of hands on outdoors experiences around growing and learning about the wonderful world around us!
Start the summer holidays with our free, family friendly fun sessions! Each session is hands on with something for the whole family to enjoy.
Sowerby Bridge – 3rd August
Tuel Lane Car Park, next to Tuel Lane Lock
Todmorden – 4th August
Pollination Street Garden
Elland – 5th August
Southgate Bandstand
Brighouse – 6th August
The Parklets, Bethel Street Car Park
Free Energy Saving Workshop – save money on your energy bills
Want to stop wasting money on your energy bills?
Want a warmer, cosier house?
As energy prices are rising and set to continue doing so, you may benefit from tips on becoming more energy efficient or find out what help there is. Join the free Citizens Advice Calderdale workshop at Todmorden Learning Centre on Thursday 23rd June 2022 from 10:30 – 12:30.
Get energy saving tips and a FREE bag of energy saving goodies, including LED bulbs and draught excluders.
Spaces are limited so booking is essential. To book, please email susan.thorpe@calderdalecab.org.uk
Venue: Todmorden Learning Centre and Community Hub, Community College, Burnley Rd, Todmorden OL14 7BX
Buggy Battles, Imagineers, Industrial Sewing, Repair Cafes and Many Events
Noisy Toys, the enterprising team behind Halifax’s resident Robot Wars have a bucketload of events and happenings for you. There is a video featuring the lockdown buggy battles which is extremely amusing and worth your while!
RJam Imagineers (Starting May 4th) at the Tod Makery as a monthly event. Prior booking required
For more info on this event, see below
Weekly code/making club for age 14+ at Todmorden Makery on Mondays 4-5pm
https://noisytoys.org/event/game-making-code-club-14-mondays-4-5/
The promo video for Buggy Battles is finished, showcasing some of your amazing creations from the lockdown battle.
Buggy battles restart from June, we will have some workshops and you can attend the Battle Event which will be 9 July. Workshops will take place either at Hebden Bridge or Mytholmroyd.
Previous buggies can be entered and this time you can come along too!
Please watch the video and pass it on: https://noisytoys.org/buggy-battles/
Here are some upcoming events this week at the Makery. There are many, many events coming soon. Have a look at this post on our website to find out more.
About RJam Imagineers Event : There will be a good mix of things to do and find out about. The main things are:
* Game Making – coding arcade like games – play some made by young people and find out how to do it yourself.* Buggy Battles – have a play with simple programmable small fighting robot buggies* Textiles and technology – we will be running a project coming up mixing lights and textiles in creative ways – let’s get started by trying out the sewing machines that we have.
RJams (originally Raspberry Pi Jams) were started in Preston by Alan O’Donohoe – they are a great mix of activities and places to share your projects and find out about new ones. Alan is joining us for this launch. He is always entertaining and inspiring!
Venue: Todmorden Makery
Dark Matter Promotions live events in Todmorden
Come to our live events, enjoy live entertainment, alternative music scene with performers pushing the boundaries at the Golden Lion in Todmorden.
Tickets for each event can all be found on Skiddle through each event’s link.
April 24, Open mic comedy evening
https://fb.me/e/14ChD8oMb
Watch established comedians test out new material – always a good night.
April 29, Black Doldrums + Bones Shake
https://fb.me/e/4fGz6rvyc
May 14, Band Showcase to highlight new talent
https://fb.me/e/3bQADxhma
Thursday May 5th, Fog Box Comedy
presents ANGELOS EPITHEMIOU + special guests | Facebook
Ukraine fundraiser for DEC Humanitarian Appeal | Facebook
Saturday 14th May Music showcase
Dark Matter Band Showcase | Facebook
7 bands including Kyogen, Gdansk81, Legs on Wheels, Bingo Harry to name a few plus DJ Glenn Evans
Events take place at the Golden Lion, Fielden Square Todmorden.
Tickets can be purchased in advance from Skiddle (follow event’s facebook link) or on the door for a slightly higher cost.
The Golden Lion offers stunning Thai cuisine, you could make a night out of it!
Looking forward to seeing you!
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