Age UK have a limited fund to grant to older people to go on holiday who otherwise may not be able to afford it. The fund, made available by the Community Foundation for Calderdale, is now open and grants must be used by the end of the year (2016). The maximum grant is up to £500 … Continue reading Age UK Calderdale and Kirklees Holiday Fund – Grants available
Give walking a go and pledge to Try20 next month
Next month is National Walking Month. Living Streets is asking the nation to give walking a go and pledge to #Try20. They’re challenging you to see if you can walk 20 minutes every day throughout the month. There are lots of easy ways to fit walking into your day – at work, once you clock off, … Continue reading Give walking a go and pledge to Try20 next month
Calderdale Neighbour’s Day 2016: How to get involved…
Neighbours Day will take place on Saturday 9th July 2016 at People’s Park, Halifax. It will follow a similar format to previous years with a community market, main stage showcasing the best local talent plus lots of interactive activities for everyone. This year’s event is a joint event with Refugee Week Calderdale. If you’d like to … Continue reading Calderdale Neighbour’s Day 2016: How to get involved…
Junior Wardens spring clean Beechhill
This week (before the hailstones) our community wardens Jonny & Zameer joined forces with PCSO Liz Calkeld from the neighbourhood Police team to clean up the Beechhill area in Halifax. Junior Wardens from Beech Hill school armed with litter picks, filled three bin bags full of litter that had been in dropped in the area, which is just off … Continue reading Junior Wardens spring clean Beechhill
Take part in the Halifax Marathon this July…
Halifax Marathon & half Marathon Taking place on July 3rd, the 2016 Halifax Marathon is going to be a reat way to bring your summer to an exciting and fulfilling start. Incorporating a half Marathon and fun run plus lots of other activities at the event's HQ, it's already on many "to-do" lists for the year! The … Continue reading Take part in the Halifax Marathon this July…
