The Cooking School at Dean Clough and Orangebox have teamed up to launch a new café at Orangebox young people’s centre in Halifax. But this is no ordinary café. It’s a hub of opportunities for young people who aspire to a career in catering or hospitality – through offering employment, work experience and paid apprenticeships. … Continue reading A New Hub of Opportunity for Young People Launches at The Cooking School Café at Orangebox
Get Involved
Come along to Sowerby Bridge Ward Forum and PACT meeting tomorrow night…
Remember if you cannot get to a ward forum but would like to raise an issue, suggestion or comment on the area you live in ring the Halifax central ward forum team on 01422 365948 or email wardforumhalifaxcentral@calderdale.gov.uk
Volunteers wanted for the first artSBridge Festival…
In 1839 Sowerby Bridge hosted an Arts and Science Exhibition that attracted over 29,000 visitors. The community has housed artists, writer, poets, photographers and other creative masterminds ever since but without a platform to showcase them......Until now! In December 2013 the first artSBridge festival takes place, a week-long celebration of the area's finest creative talents. … Continue reading Volunteers wanted for the first artSBridge Festival…
Next round of Community First Funding open for projects in Park and Sowerby Bridge wards
The Community Development Foundation is running the Community First programme for the Government. Park and Sowerby Bridge wards have some funding left over from the previous round so they have re opened for applications. Town ward spent all its funding so further applications won't be invited until next year. Each ward has a panel made up … Continue reading Next round of Community First Funding open for projects in Park and Sowerby Bridge wards
Get into sport this summer…Sportivate funding available now
Sportivate is a key part of Sport England’s London 2012 mass participation legacy plan, “Places People Play”, a initiative which brings additional funding into grassroots sport. Organisations/clubs/bodies are encouraged to apply for Sportivate funding. Sportivate aims to get more 11-25 year olds into participating in sport on a regular basis. Sportivate offers those who are not … Continue reading Get into sport this summer…Sportivate funding available now
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