WomenCentre
Greener Together short walks for women in 2023. Connect with the environment, meet new people.
Greener Together will deliver further Sustainability Workshops and Walks for Women from the WomenCentre in Halifax starting January.
Sustainability Workshops
Information on Workshops 2023 (PDF)
The team will be delivering short walks, taster sessions and short courses aimed at advising women who may be on limited incomes, how to approach living more sustainably. They will be introducing sustainability and making it more relevant on a day-to-day basis, looking at reducing costs, sustainable shopping and saving energy in the home amongst other approaches. Environmentally friendly goodies will be given out at each session!
The Sustainability courses are running January-February and February-March 2023.
Next 4 week Workshop starting 20th February
Walks for Women
Information on Walks 2023 (PDF)
Short, weekly lead Walks for Women starting Thursday 12th of January 2023 from the WomenCentre.
These are short walks with the emphasis being very much on meeting new people, re-connecting with the environment, reducing social isolation, improving health, exploring the green spaces of Halifax and introducing women to the range of activities at The Outback Community garden and the services of the Women’s Centre. We will be walking at a relaxed pace; tailored to individuals.
Free short 1,5hrs walks for women this winter
Continuing through to March 2023, there will be short walks with the emphasis being very much on meeting new people, re-connecting with the environment, improving health, exploring the green spaces of Halifax and introducing women to the range of activities at The Outback Community garden.
The walks will be at a relaxed pace, tailored to individuals.
Please call the WomenCentre for more Information and to book your place: 01422 386500
All walks start from WomenCentre, 23 Silver Street, Halifax, HX1 1JN
Support for all dealing with domestic abuse from Calderdale Staying Safe
Calderdale Staying Safe is here for any individual aged 16+ who experience domestic or relationship abuse.
Our service is free and confidential, regardless of sexual orientation, gender, disability, religion or ethnic origin.
A diverse, experienced and skilled staff of female and male advisers is here to listen and where necessary, signpost you to the right organisations.
If English isn’t your first language, we may have advisers who can speak your language or access a team of interpreters.
You do not have to suffer in silence
The service is open to female and male victims as well as members of the LGBTQ+ community.
Men can call 01422 323339 to make an appointment with a male victim support worker and can arrange a suitable venue at that time.
We know that is can be difficult for male victims to ask for support but please reach out if you need help.”
For more information or to make an appointment please call us.
Calls are answered between 9am & 5pm. There is a voicemail facility to leave a message at other times.
Free Drop In sessions for Women every Wednesday 10-12noon at the Women Centre
These drop-in sessions focus on:
- Domestic abuse support
- Safety advice
- Link to legal advice
VENUE : WomenCentre 23 Silver Street, Halifax, HX1 1JN
Please note: WomenCentre is a female only space.
Calderdale Staying Safe, Women Making Changes and Calderdale Counselling Team
Telephone: 01422 323339
Support for Women dealing with domestic abuse from Calderdale Staying Safe
Free Drop In sessions for Women every Wednesday 10-12noon at the Women Centre.
These drop-in sessions focus on:
- Domestic abuse support
- Safety advice
- Link to legal advice
VENUE : WomenCentre 23 Silver Street, Halifax, HX1 1JN
Please note: WomenCentre is a female only space.
Men can call 01422 323339 to make an appointment with a male victim support worker and can arrange a suitable venue at that time.
For more information or to make an appointment please call us.
Calls are answered between 9am & 5pm. There is a voicemail facility to leave a message at other times
For anyone 16 and over, female or male who has experienced any form of Domestic Abuse, Calderdale Staying Safe can be of assistance.
Our service is free and confidential, regardless of sexual orientation, gender, disability, religion or ethnic origin.
A diverse, experienced and skilled staff of female and male advisers is here to listen and where necessary, signpost you to the right organisations.
If English isn’t your first language, we may have advisers who can speak your language or access a team of interpreters.
You do not have to suffer in silence
Calderdale Staying Safe, Women Making Changes and Calderdale Counselling Team
Telephone: 01422 323339
Advice Drop In Sessions for Women dealing with Domestic Abuse at the Women Centre
Free Drop In sessions for Women every Wednesday 10-12noon at the Women Centre.
These drop-in sessions focus on:
- Domestic abuse support
- Safety advice
- Link to legal advice
VENUE : WomenCentre 23 Silver Street, Halifax, HX1 1JN
Please note: WomenCentre is a female only space.
Men can call 01422 323339 to make an appointment with a male victim support worker and can arrange a suitable venue at that time.
For more information or to make an appointment please call us.
Calls are answered between 9am & 5pm. There is a voicemail facility to leave a message at other times
For anyone 16 and over, female or male who has experienced any form of Domestic Abuse, Calderdale Staying Safe can be of assistance.
Our service is free and confidential, regardless of sexual orientation, gender, disability, religion or ethnic origin.
A diverse, experienced and skilled staff of female and male advisers is here to listen and where necessary, signpost you to the right organisations.
If English isn’t your first language, we may have advisers who can speak your language or access a team of interpreters.
You do not have to suffer in silence
Calderdale Staying Safe, Women Making Changes and Calderdale Counselling Team
Telephone: 01422 323339
Greener Together short walks for women in winter 2022. Connect with the environment, meet new people.
WomenCentre are there for women who may be on limited income with help to approach living more sustainably.
They are running short walks, taster sessions and short courses to introduce sustainability, making it more relevant on a day-to-day basis, looking at reducing costs, sustainable shopping and saving energy in the home amongst other approaches. You will receive environmentally friendly goodies too at each session!
The Sustainability courses are running this November all the way to February 2023.
Free short 1,5hrs walks for women this winter
Starting this October hoping to continue through to March 2023, there will be short walks with the emphasis being very much on meeting new people, re-connecting with the environment, improving health, exploring the green spaces of Halifax and introducing women to the range of activities at The Outback Community garden.
The walks will be at a relaxed pace, tailored to individuals.
October walk schedule:
Thursday 13th October 2022 11am – Outback Community Garden
Thursday 20th October 2022 11am – Savile Park
Thursday 27th October 2022 11am – People’s Park/Lister Lane Cemetery
Thursday 3rd November 2022 11am – Canal Walk/Manor Heath
Please call the WomenCentre for more Information and to book your place:
01422 386500
All walks start from WomenCentre 23 Silver Street HX1 1JN
Calderdale Staying Safe Domestic Abuse Support is here for you
If you are 16 or over, female or male and have experienced any form of Domestic Abuse, Calderdale Staying Safe are here to help you.
They have diverse, experienced and skilled staff, female and male that can assist you and where necessary signpost you to the appropriate organisations.
You do not have to suffer in silence
Calderdale Staying Safe, Women Making Changes and Calderdale Counselling Team
Telephone: 01422 323339
Support WomenCentre by Becoming a Member
One of the many ways you can support WomenCentre is by becoming a member
Membership is open to all women (subject to approval by the board of directors) and entitles you to the following:
- WomenCentre newsletter by post or email
- Voting rights at the Annual General Meeting
- The option of becoming a board member
Membership costs £10 per year, or £2.50 for women on low incomes. If you’re already a member, why not let a sister, mother, daughter or friend know you care by giving them the gift of WomenCentre Membership?
How to become a member of Womencentre
If you would like to apply to become a member of Womencentre you can do so by setting up an annual direct debit.
To set up a direct debit securely using CAF click here.
They will be in touch once your membership application has been considered by the Board.
Find Your Voice at Halifax WomenCentre
WomenCentre Halifax is holding a Find Your Voice workshop on Tuesdays, 1:30pm-3:00pm (term time only) starting Tuesday 22 January 2019.
Sing the music you love in a relaxing and fun space with a women’s community choir facilitated by ‘Find Your Voice’
This is a 10 week course to give encouragement and support towards a more confident you.
For further information contact Lesley Whiting, Learning Co-ordinator
23 Silver Street, Halifax, HX1 1JN 01422 386500 ext 220 or email Lesley.whiting@womencentre.org.uk
Reflective Women Sessions at Halifax WomenCentre
Reflective Women at WomenCentre will be a supportive, creative, mindful thinking environment inspired by the life and words of Maya Angelou.
‘If you don’t like something, change it.
If you can’t change it, change your attitude’ Maya Angelou
It will enable you to
- Re-think your story
- reflect on past experiences and how they have impacted on your sense of self
- use & develop thinking skills
- develop positive decision-making and self-esteem
- Re-write your story
- find your voice and tell your lived experience your way
- set goals for the future to achieve your potential
- use creativity such as writing, poetry and art
- create materials to help others
Thursdays 11am – 2pm starting 16 November 2017
with Thinking Environment Practitioner Lesley Whiting and Writer and Facilitator Emma Decent.
Come along to any of the sessions or contact Lesley Whiting or Alison Lord at WomenCentre, 23 Silver Street, Halifax HX1 1JN. Telephone: 01422 386500 Ext 220
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