Schools and care homes in Calderdale have joined together to enable pupils and residents to share their experiences of life in lockdown, as part of an innovative pen pal programme. Pupils at Todmorden C of E School have been writing to residents at the nearby Pennine Lodge care home. Residents have really enjoyed receiving the … Continue reading Sharing stories and building friendships
Supporting sustainable travel
Cyclists and pedestrians will be actively supported across Calderdale as the Council introduces new measures to encourage social distancing and sustainable travel. Pavements will be temporarily widened and marked out to encourage social distancing whilst maintaining accessibility and this may result in the suspension of some parking spaces. Any obstructions on the pavement, such as … Continue reading Supporting sustainable travel
Celebrating Volunteers Week June 1-7
What is the first thing that comes to mind when you think of a volunteer?Is it a quaint old lady behind a charity shop counter? A quirkily dressed, colourful individual? Perhaps a well meaning person bragging about their good deeds? Volunteers Week is celebrated between 1st and 7th June every year. It is a week … Continue reading Celebrating Volunteers Week June 1-7
#Here I Am
We are celebrating the people living in Calderdale Will you join us? People of Calderdale, here we are. Wherever you’re from, whatever communities you’re part of, we are all united in being in the same place at this unique moment in time. Who are you? What do you imagine? For yourself, this place, and the … Continue reading #Here I Am
Calderdale VCS COVID-19 Peer Support Webinar 2nd June 2020
There is still time to register for the next Calderdale VCS Peer Support Webinar on Tuesday 2nd June. This webinar will see the new Director of Public Health at Calderdale Council, Deborah Harkins, in attendance. Register here: https://bit.ly/3enHpZt
