This weekend! Vaccine Clinic at the Acapulco

A walk-in vaccination clinic this weekend for anyone aged 18+. Sunday 31 October, 1-4pm at the Acapulco Club, Waterhouse St, Halifax.

Cant’s make this clinic? Then…

Grab a Jab – Find a walk-in coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccination site. Dates and times are available at www.calderdaleccg.nhs.uk/covid-19-vaccination/grabajab. More clinics are added each week so keep checking for details. You do not need to be registered with a GP or have an NHS number to attend these walk-in clinics. These walk-in clinics are subject to change due to demand and vaccine availability. Please check the type of vaccines being administered at each site. You can also book a vaccination appointment at www.nhs.uk/coronavirus

This weekend! Calderdale Heritage Walks – Skirting the Moor

Sunday 31 October at 2pm. A journey through some of the people, buildings and events around Skircoat Moor which have made history in Savile Park. The walk is 2½ hours and suitable for powered wheelchairs. Dogs on leads are welcome. For tickets, visit: Calderdale Heritage Walks 2021 Ticketsource…

For more details, please visit: CHW Summer Walks 2021

This weekend! Halifax Continental Market

The Halifax Continental Market based in Halifax Town Centre offers you an around the world experience. Don’t miss out on sweet treats, dream catchers and bagels to name a few! They are here until the 31st of October.

Budget Like a Boss,

Calderdale has over 22,000 people in receipt of Universal Credit. This month many could lose £87 per month from their already low monthly income. Let Noah’s Ark and Calderdale Adult Learning help you to manage your money: attend Budget Like a Boss!!!! Our next course starts on Monday 1st November at the Elsie Whitely Innovation Centre, 9.30am – 1pm. You’ll get:

• a £40 supermarket voucher.
• your travel costs reimbursed.
• refreshments & lunch provided.
• additional support around debt and employment if needed.

Email debt@noahsarkcentre.org.uk or call  Kelly on 01422 364664

Open Day at Calderdale College

Are you considering your next steps after school? Deciding on the career path that’s right for you? If you want to join the best College in West Yorkshire for student success then you’re on the right track… Come along to our Open Day on Saturday 20th November, 10am – 1pm and join #TeamCalderdale! We have a wide variety of Further Education and Higher Education courses, as well as Ofsted ‘Outstanding’ apprenticeships on offer, so there’s something for everyone! So come along and:

• Check out our fantastic facilities
• Meet your tutors
• Enjoy classroom demonstrations
• Speak to current students
• Apply for your desired course on the day

You can also get all the information and guidance you need on finance, career support and student wellbeing from our team of expert advisors. They’ll be on hand to help you and answer all your questions on the day.

Avoid having to sign in on the day and make sure you REGISTER for this event now! Register here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/calderdale-college-open-day-tickets-195880553007#

Adult Courses at Calderdale College

At Calderdale College we offer a wide range of courses for students aged 18 and over.  These part-time and full-time adult learning programmes include a broad range of qualifications, helping you to get onto the career ladder or progress in your current profession. Click here to view the Courses Catalogue

Best of Luck! To all the finalists for the Calderdale Community Spirit Awards 2021

The Community Foundation for Calderdale and its headline sponsors BCA Leisure have announced the finalists for the Community Spirit Awards which will take place on Thursday 25th November 2021 to celebrate all the amazing work volunteers, charities and community groups do to make Calderdale a better place to live. To see the finalists, visit https://cffc.co.uk/finalists-for-the-calderdale-community-spirit-awards-2021-announced/

Time Out are recruiting volunteers!

Are you passionate about the wellbeing of young people in Calderdale? Why not join Time Out, Healthy Minds emotional wellbeing project for 10-19 year olds and make a difference to young people’s lives! If you are 18-40 (or 40+ with a youthful outlook!), have personal experience of mental health challenges, have explored ways to maintain your own wellbeing, willing to share your own experiences as part of workshops in schools and care about young people’s mental health and wellbeing, this may be for you. Find out more on Hx Central Blog…

Become a member of the Key Individual Network (KIN)

A member of a KIN is someone or a group of people who represent a group or community in their local area. This could be anyone from a teacher or shop keeper, to a church leader, support group, chairperson of a women’s community group. If you are interested click here to find out more…

What makes your community thrive?

Staying Well is looking to capture people’s views on what can happen in local areas to help health and wellbeing. This is part of the Thriving Communities agenda and will shape how things are developed in the future.

To have your say complete our survey here or get in touch with us on 01422 392767 to talk more.

Advice for late applications to EU Settlement Scheme

Any EU, EEA or Swiss citizens living in Calderdale who missed the 30 June deadline to apply for the EU Settlement Scheme, are encouraged to make a late application as soon as possible. Calderdale Council can provide support for local residents who are yet to apply for the scheme and advise of suggested next steps. Appointments can be made to verify the identity of applicants so they can make a late application. Read more here…

A hope for action in the lead up to #COP26

Ahead of the COP26 conference later this month, Calderdle Council spoke to staff, partners and businesses from across Calderdale about what they’d like to see come from COP26. Click here to watch a video summarising what they said.

What are the key issues you’d like to see discussed at COP26? Join the conversation on social media using the hashtags #COP26 and #ClimateActionCdale

Latest Vacancies…

Calderdale College has the following vacancies:

• Business Support Administration Apprentice – closing 11th November
• Main Grade Lecturer – Maths – closing 2nd November
• Facilities Receptionist – closing 1st November
• Brick Technician – closing 1st November
• Employer Engagement Apprentice x 2 – closing 1st November
• Main Grade Lecturer – Access to HE Health – closing 1st November

Halifax Opportunities Ttrust has the following vacancies all closing on 17th November:

• Integration Key Worker – Calderdale & Kirklees – closing 3rd November
• Family Outreach Worker – closing 3rd November
• Apprentice Community Early Years Practitioner – closing 5th November

North Halifax Partnership has the following vacancies all closing on 17th November (Apply here…):

• Marketing and Communications Manager
• Projects Administrator 
• Advanced Administrator (Family Learning)
• Advanced Administrator (Innovations Children Centre)
• Receptionist/Admin Assistant (Kevin Pearce Children’s Centre)

Healthy Minds has the following vacancies. (Apply here…):

• Business Development Manager – closing 8th November
• Operational Manager – closing 8th November
• Community Mental Health Transformation Team Leader – closing 15th November

Have a great weekend!

Inclusive Economy Team