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N&E Friday Flyer – 06 March 2020 North & East Halifax Ward Forum Team Email: team@halifaxnorthandeast.com Web: www.halifaxnorthandeast.com The Friday Flyer is a weekly round-up of news and what’s on in North and East Halifax. We hope you will find this informative and useful. Let us know what you think!

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5th International Women’s Day Celebrations 2020 -The WomenCentre The WomenCentre invite you to the Northern Quarter in Huddersfield for an evening celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. Come join us on this free event, including food, talk and a musical event showcasing local female talent, as well as an after party! Read more

International Women’s Day Wellbeing event in Lee Mount – come celebrate with us! To celebrate the wonderful women of Halifax, this International Women’s Day will be marked by an event to bring women together to talk about the issues that matter to them and to promote wellbeing through pampering, relaxation, learning new skills and getting active. Book your place here

Women of Calderdale celebrate International Women’s Day #EachforEqual Women of Calderdale are invited to join us for a celebration of International Women’s Day 2020 on Thursday March 5th, from 11am to 2pm at Queen’s Road Neighbourhood Centre. More info

THE HALIFAX WAR MACHINE 1914-1918 – “A Town Transformed for War” at Calderdale Industrial Museum Join us for an Illustrated Talk by David Millichope for the inspirational recounting of how Halifax contributed to the First World War efforts. Find out how Halifax industry was radically adapted and reorganised to meet the demands of ‘Total War’. More info…

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Big Comedy Little Theatre at Hebden Bridge – an evening of stand up comedy March 8 Canalside Comedy is gearing up for the next evening of comedy on 8th March. Top circuit names Paul Tonkinson and Scott Bennett are joined by newer acts, Liam Pickford and Celya Ab and your host for the evening will be the talented Bobby Murdoch. Book here

Shroggs Park Has a New Accessible Roundabout! Friends of Shroggs Park Group are pleased that the accessible roundabout has been installed and are encouraged that it now gives wider access to everyone for play. Continue reading

Skillshop taking part in the Halifax Long March 2020 – Join us!

This year, Skillshop will be joining the Halifax Long March on April 12 midnight and they are inviting you to join their team! If you haven't chosen a charity you'd like to support, they will certainly be glad for your attendance! Join here

SureStart Children’s Centres Recruiting Now! March 2020 We are delighted to be able to advertise a number of vacancies within our Children’s Centres across North and East Halifax and the Lower Valley. Many of these opportunities have become available due to staff progression internally within the organisation Apply here

Calderdale Council: Centre at Threeways update The Trustees of the Centre at Threeways have worked hard over several years to manage and deliver services to the community from the Threeways site in Ovenden, Halifax. The Council has now taken over direct management of the whole site to ensure it is safe for everyone to use. Read more

HALI-CON postponed due to weather – Storm Jorge can do one! Halifax’s own Comic Convention has been postponed due to storm Jorge. More details

Get Involved / Have Your Say Improving Access to Talking Therapies – Calderdale CCG survey open till 6th March Talking therapies help people manage anxiety and depression through self-guided help, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) and counselling. The CCG wants to review how talking therapies are delivered in Calderdale. Your feedback will be used to inform and shape a service that meets the needs of local people. Take the survey

March 2020 North and East Ward Forums Meeting Dates and Locations Ward forum meeting dates are being announced Information

Have Your Say! Warley Ward Forum – Saturday 7 March 2020 Please come along if you have a neighbourhood issue and want to speak to the police or a councillor or if you just want to find out what’s going on in the ward. More info

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Have your say at Illingworth Ward Forum! – 10 March 2020 Just a reminder that the next Illingworth Ward Forum meeting is on Tuesday 10 March 2020, at Bradshaw Cricket Club, Bradshaw Lane, HX2 9XB. Refreshments and signing in from 6pm (Meeting starts at 6.30pm) More info

Reminder! Have Your Say! Mixenden Ward Forum – Tuesday 24 March 2020 Meet the Services at the Mixenden Ward Forum on Tuesday 24 March 2020, 6:30pm at Mixenden Activity Centre, Mixenden, HX2 8SH. 6:30pm refreshments and signing in and the meeting starts at 7:00pm. More info

Your Ward Forum – Your Say We’re reviewing our Ward Forum meetings in NE Halifax to make sure they are meeting the needs of everyone. If you currently attend a meeting, or even if you’ve never been before, please take our survey and tell us what you think! Take the survey

Calderdale Council closure of flood hubs – Where to get support The flood hubs will close on Friday 28th February. If you need support after this time Read more

Climate Justice & Communities in Calderdale *March 23* All One Collective & Lab and Calderdale Council are holding an event in March to start a conversation around climate change. The event is designed for those organisations in Calderdale directly supporting communities on a range of different issues. More info

Halifax Long March 2020: Midnight walk on Easter Night for your charity of choice Are you planning on having an egg hunt this Easter? How about a mystery route Midnight March on a trail past famous Calderdale landmarks? Challenge yourself achieving an incredible milestone or walk for a cause you believe in. There is over 40 amazing charities to choose from. You can even propose your own reason for doing this! Read more

Police Crime Prevention Advice for Halifax North Local Businesses and Community Centres

West Yorkshire Police provide crime prevention advice online and in person. The Business Crime section of the West Yorkshire Police website contains a range of information for keeping your business and business premises safe and secure. More info

The Great British Spring Clean – North East Halifax Needs You! The Great British Spring Clean is on its way from Friday 20th March to Monday 13th April 2020 across the UK. Calderdale Council and Keep Britain Tidy are calling on you, our #LitterHeroes, to take action. Get Involved

Mixy Marchers Walking Group and beginners Netball Mixy Marchers is a walking group held in Mixenden and always welcome to new members. The group meets for walks every Tuesday and Thursday at 6pm outside Holy Nativity Church. If walking isn’t for you then perhaps you can try beginners netball. Held Thursday evenings from 6pm to 7.30pm at Ash Green Primary School, Lower Site… get involved…

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Couch to 5K: Join St George’s Community group take on this amazing challenge! How would you like to be able to run 5K? How about if you could achieve this in only 9 weeks? The

C25K: From couch to 5K initiative promises just that and St George’s Community Trust will help

you making this happen! Find out more

Free 10 week fitness programme for men only – Halifax RLFC Foundation New Year’s resolution? Wanting to improve performance, fitness, stamina? Or simply want to try something new? This 10 week free fitness programme, aimed at Men Only aged 30-70 might be just the thing to get you back to enjoying exercise. More info…

Accelerating Community-led Housing in Calderdale FREE support and advice All over the country, community-led housing groups are springing up and tackling the housing crisis head on, delivering quality, affordable homes that meet local needs. The Government has recognised that communities know their local areas better than anyone – and are perfectly placed to make things happen. Read full article

Support for low income households who struggle to heat their homes Low income households and people living with long term or chronic health conditions are at greater risk of secondary illness as result of living in a cold home. The Council has a range of services to help lower income owner occupiers and private tenants make their homes warmer, healthier and cheaper to heat. Read more

Events and What’s On

NHP Holiday Kitchen – Tackling Holiday Hunger! Our NHP Sure Start Family Support Team took some of the stress out of the holidays this February half term by providing meals and activities for free at New Beginnings Church in Ovenden. Read more

Calderdale Industrial Museum Easter opening times 2020 The Calderdale Industrial Museum will certainly be taking part in the Easter celebrations during the Easter break. The usual displays will be available plus there is an Easter Trail planned with Prizes for the kids! More info

Have your event at the OSCA Foundation bar and function suite! The OSCA Foundation bar and function suite are available for hire free of charge. Our ample dance and bar room suite as well as the activity area are a great venue to host your events, parties and celebrations. Details

Flood Aid 2 at the Victoria Theatre in Halifax March 29th

In response to the recent floods that happened in Calderdale in 2020, Flood Aid 2 is organised once more to raise money for the Community Foundation for Calderdale’s Flood relief fund. Booking info

Dementia Friendly Film screening at Square Chapel *March 31*

Square Chapel Arts Centre are showcasing a selection of classic films as part of the Dementia Friendly films project. Screenings happen on the last Tuesday of every month. Read more

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Crafty Ladies Spring Fayre at Northowram Library Hub April 4 Join the Crafty Ladies in their Easter/Spring Fayre for Easter refreshments, a selection of scrumptious cakes, Easter gifts and cards, money wallets and our Bunny Raffle! More info

NorseBandLeeds live at Forest Cottage Friday April 10th, 2020 Come down to the Forest Cottage for a night of amazing live music with the Norse Band from Leeds, covering Indie and Rock classics from the 90’s to the 00’s to the here and now! More info

Mums, Bums and Tums, new exercise class every Monday at Forest Cottage

Do you want help getting that pre baby body back? Are you suffering from isolation and low mood? Do you want an exercise class where you can bring baby along with you? Then this is the perfect class for you! More details

The Illingworth Messenger – March 2020 The latest Illingworth March 2020 Messenger is out, with details of services, events, group announcements, activities, local news and much more! Read the latest messenger here…

10 Years of O’Hooley & Tidow – Brighouse Arts Festival 2020

“I cannot believe we have managed to book O’Hooley & Tidow for their 10 year celebration concert as they gain international fame from the Gentleman Jack series. Once again, we have managed to bring huge acts to Brighouse – a town that normally gets forgotten about when it comes to the big artists and acts” Book here

Pellon High Five class vacancies – join us! Pellon’s very own over 50 community group, High Five have vacancies at their activity classes. Click to find out!

Do Something February – April 2020 issue out now! The Do Something guide is packed with fun activities and events, organised by Calderdale Council services. The latest issue for February to April 2020 is out now! Read it…

Join the Calderdale Heritage Walks every fortnight *Next March 15* Even walks in Brighouse attract walkers from further afield so why not join in a fun activity that combines gentle exercise with fascinating insight into the history of Calderdale? Walks take place every second Sunday on a fortnightly basis. Each walk has its own topic of interest and takes place in a different part of Calderdale. All welcome to join, all levels of fitness welcome. Read more…

Sure Start NHP Winter/Spring Newsletter Find out what’s on in Children’s Centres across North and East Halifax in the new year with the Sure Start newsletter. Read here

Charities and Volunteering Volunteers Required to Help with St. Augustine’s Community Lunch St. Augustine’s Centre is currently looking for new volunteers to help out in the Welcome Café for their Community Lunch. Summer is a bit of a difficult time for them with existing volunteers being on holiday and/or their children being at home with the school holidays… more…

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St George’s Community Trust Charity Shop now open Visit the St George’s Community Trust charity shop and discover your own new treasures and amazing finds! Open Monday to Friday 10am – 3pm with a selection of women, children and men clothes and shoes, bric-a-brack, household items Read more…

Could you help Happy Days with donations of essentials? Happy Days is a local charity that houses the homeless in Calderdale and Kirklees. We are running low on donations now that winter has started and we would appreciate any help Read more…

Children and Young People

Bookstart Busy Babies at Central Library – Ages 0 to 2 *Next March 12* Songs and rhymes are the best introduction to the magical world of language and literature. Come along to Bookstart Busy Babies at Halifax Central Library for 40 minutes of songs and rhymes. Starting Thursday 27 February 2020 – 10am to 10.40am… details and booking…

Children’s Mental Health Week – Help Shape Local Mental Health Services – Young persons survey

Are you aged between 9 – 25? Do you live or go to school/college in Calderdale? If so, please could we ask you to take part in this opportunity to have your say on helping shape local mental health services. Take the survey

New workshops at Eureka for children with visual impairments – British Science Week To celebrate British Science Week on Sunday 15th March we’ll be running FREE workshops for children with visual impairments aged 7-11 to explore the solar system. Join us for our Tactile Universe workshops and use 3D models and sensory activities to explore the wonders of space and astronomy. Children will get to create their own mini 3D models of the solar system to take home. Booking essential. To book…

Eureka 2020 Access All Areas clubs Our popular Access All Areas clubs offer different sensory play craft activities. Places are limited and most clubs are fully booked, so get your places on remaining clubs now! Our clubs are free, include some time exploring the museum before getting crafty and creative with our trained Enablers, and the whole family is invited! Book here

The Youth System – Easter Holiday Club for boys and girls aged 5-13 The Youth club is a holiday club based at Forest Cottage in Ovenden, in association with the OSCA foundation, running through the Easter 2020 break, for children aged 5 – 13 years of age. Read more

Health and Wellbeing

Lee Mount Baptist Church – All Age Lunches club every other Thursday *March 19* Lee Mount Baptist Church run a lunch club every other Thursday on a fortnightly basis. The club offers a set three course meal for £2.50 per person. There is a different menu each week. More…

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Daisy Chain Cafe new opening days Feb – May 2020 The Daisy Chain Cafe is open on the second Wednesday of each month from 1pm to 3pm. Everyone is welcome to come along and enjoy games entertainment and more… dates…

ASD Waiting List Coffee Mornings at Innovations every Thursday Our NEW Coffee Morning in North & East Halifax for children on the waiting list for an ASD assessment takes place every Thursday at Innovations Childrens Centre. Each session runs 10am – 11:30am. Would be lovely to see you! Read more…

Memory Lane Cafe 2020 dates Memory Lane Cafe provides the place, space and opportunity for people to make connections with each other. We are a local community group providing support for people affected by dementia, other memory problems, and isolation. More info…

Wednesday walk for all at Northowram Surgery Wednesday 27 November sees the launch of Active Calderdale’s Better Living ‘Wednesday Walk for All’ which will be a gentle 1.5 mile circular stroll with a café stop for a brew... Join here…

Would you rather kiss a jellyfish… …or talk to a friend who feels all at sea? One in 4 of us experience a mental health problem each year. Join Time to Change in their work to promote discussion around the issues and preconceptions surrounding Mental Health. Read more

Over 50’s Luncheon Club – Dates January to March 2020 These are the dates for the Over 50’s Luncheon Club entertainment schedule for January to March 2020. The “Over 50’s Luncheon Club” is organised by Halifax and District Irish Society and takes place at The Pellon Social Club, Moor End Road, Halifax. More info…

Staying Safe – WomenCentre Drop-In Session Venues and Dates If you are affected by any aspect of Domestic Abuse the Staying Safe team can help. Drop-In sessions offering Domestic abuse support, Safety Advice, Access to Legal Advice. More info…

Employment Support and Training

Healthy Minds Winter/Spring Workshops Explore the themes of each workshop and learn practical skills to support your wellbeing, through group work and discussion. BOOKING ESSENTIAL. To book…

Anger Management 3 week Free Workshop starting March 17

Healthy Minds are running a free 3 week Anger Management workshop. This workshop will give you the opportunity to identify what normal anger is and learn practical tips on how to deal with anger in a healthy way. Book here

Getting the Most Out of Social Media March 10 – VSI Alliance March Training

With social media platforms available at the touch of a button, your audience has never been so accessible. This session will look at how to get the most out of the 2 main social media platforms (Facebook and Twitter) for your organisation and all the tools you can use to make Social Media fit in with the busiest working day. Booking info

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DIY Accounts March 17 – VSI Alliance March Training

In this workshop you will learn how to use our free Excel template to give you the confidence to set up a bookkeeping system on a spreadsheet. Booking info

Calderdale Citizens Advice help with employability skills for 16-20 year olds

Do you know someone between the ages of 16 and 20 who wants to improve their employability skills? Or maybe they want to gain valuable experience whilst making a real difference to people living in Calderdale? Find out more

Spring & Summer 2020 Adult Learning Courses Calderdale Adult Learning offers a range of courses across Calderdale in its latest Spring-Summer Brochure 2020. Our courses are for anybody 19+. More details…

Latest Jobs Click here - Jobs and apprenticeships on our Latest Jobs page or for other jobs click on

the jobs below

SureStart Children’s Centres Recruiting Now! March 2020 – Closing March 20, 2020

Projects Administrator – North Halifax Partnership – Closing March 18, 2020

Part time cleaner required in Mixenden – Closing March 29, 2020

Sandwich Shop Assistant – Le Munch Bunch, Halifax

Education Welfare Officer – Calderdale Council – Closing March 15, 2020

Learning Mentor – Savile Park Primary School – Closing March 13, 2020

Part time staff member – McDonald’s Salterhebble

Marketing and Communications Officer – Healthy Minds – Closing March 23, 2020

Bank/Relief Enabler – Pennine Magpie

Part-Time Store Colleague – Pets at Home

What’s on this February with Job Centre Plus

Employment Services with Halifax Opportunities Trust

Apprentice Equine Groom Level 2 – Long Lover Livery Ltd

Pennine Magpie recruiting new Trustees – various roles

Work Clubs in North and East Halifax

Mondays - 1:30pm - 3:30pm - Beechwood Road Library, Illingworth, HX2 9BU

Wednesdays - 10am – 12pm - St Augustine’s Family Centre, Hanson Lane, HX1 5PG

Wednesdays - 10am – 12pm - King Cross Library, HX1 3BG

Thursdays - 10am – 12pm - Mixenden Library, HX2 8PU

Thursdays - 1.30pm -3.30pm - Beechwood Road Library, Illingworth, HX2 9BU

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Local Sports Centres

Threeways Sports Centre – 01422 728 050 (Option 1)

OSCA Sports Complex – Tel. 07974 077143

Northbridge Leisure Centre - Tel. 01422 341527

Sowerby Bridge Pool - Tel. 01422 288078

Halifax Swimming Pool - Tel. 01422 366624

Inspire Centre – Tel. 01422 357357

Lightcliffe Academy – Tel: 01422 200499

Local Cinemas and Theatres Vue Halifax – The Rex Cinema - Hebden Bridge Picture House – The Victoria Theatre Square Chapel Centre for the Arts – Halifax Playhouse – King Cross Library Film Club

Want to know what’s going on in other parts of Calderdale? Did you know there are blogs covering the Central Halifax, Lower Valley and Upper Valley areas too? And regular email newsletter updates. Follow the links!

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