A number of studies has shown the benefits of volunteering, especially with promoting community cohesion. Communities with volunteering options tend to be stronger and function better. When people volunteer, they invest in their community and as such feel closer to it. They are more likely to develop a strong sense of belonging in their area, … Continue reading Volunteering options in your community
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Tackling fly tipping with help of new technology
Calderdale Council is cracking down on the illegal dumping of waste in the borough, with new technology making reporting and catching the culprits easier. Between January and the end of March this year, the Council received over 1000 reports of waste being dumped. In each case the report is investigated and evidence collected to find … Continue reading Tackling fly tipping with help of new technology
Lead the Way: June Bulletin
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Weekends of Wellbeing – Free
FREE WOW TASTER COURSES As a thank you to all residents of Calderdale! During this past year each and every resident of Calderdale has experienced different and sometimes very difficult times. As a thank you for all your support and patience during various lockdowns and having no access to fun we are offering everyone Weekends … Continue reading Weekends of Wellbeing – Free
Preparation for Work
Why not turn your skills into a business? Dress-making, cooking, gardening, baking, painting, acting, upcycling and more… Or even better, why don’t you use your skills to work with others to form a cooperative business? The WEA is working with the Cooperative College to offer a free course ‘Together Enterprise,’ where you will learn about … Continue reading Preparation for Work
Halifax Central Initiative 