“What a dynamo of a character! A Nineteenth Century land-owning, business-operating, mountain- and social-climbing genius who didn’t take any guff from any man. A woman who wanted a wife! A woman who recorded every bit of her interior and exterior world, leaving us a written record of her life and times, unmatched by anyone, ever.” … Continue reading Anne Lister Birthday week 1st-10th of April

West Yorkshire Health and Care Partnership (WY HCP) have launched an online event to celebrate the work of their partners in the voluntary community social enterprise sector (VCSE) from Monday 28 March to the 1 April. There are an estimated 12,000 registered and unregistered VCSE organisations across West Yorkshire employing around 29,700 full time equivalent … Continue reading Partnership highlights VCSE POWER in week-long online event

Members at Calderdale leisure centres are being protected from annual price increases, as the Council is freezing the cost of its monthly and annual membership.  Every April, the prices at Calderdale leisure sites are reviewed. This year, the Council is freezing its monthly and annual membership prices, as a thank you to its members, meaning … Continue reading Price freeze for members at Calderdale leisure sites

If you are looking for a volunteering opportunity that can make a huge positive impact to someone, you may want to become a Staying Well Telephone Befriender. We are looking for people from all walks of life, of any age, having a friendly, chatty approach, willing to reach out to someone who needs a chat. … Continue reading Become a Staying Well Telephone Befriender

This newsletter highlights the need to focus on our High Street markets, Newground’s option to help people getting out and about, advice resources as well as training, funding, volunteering and job vacancies. Read the updates here About VSI Alliance: All staff at the VSI Alliance are available remotely to support you and your organisation at … Continue reading VSI Alliance Update 25 March 2022