On Wednesday 15th May, Halifax Central Initiative held our fifth annual community Iftar at Queen's Road Neighbourhood Centre. This year we partnered up with Together Housing who sponsored the event and provided the food for the Iftar. Over 90 people joined us from across Calderdale, including residents, community groups and local services including the Police, Councillors, Halifax Opportunities … Continue reading Together Fasting: Halifax Central celebrates Ramadan with community Iftar
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Set your stall out at the Calderdale CCG AGM
This year’s NHS Calderdale CCG Annual General Meeting (AGM) is on Thursday 18 July 2019 at the Shay Stadium in Halifax, from 6:00pm onwards, and they are once again asking the area’s voluntary and community sector organisations to get involved. The first hour of the event will host the Calderdale health marketplace, where health commissioners … Continue reading Set your stall out at the Calderdale CCG AGM
Reap your own harvest by growing food on unused Council Land
It’s not too late to start growing your own produce. Did you know that you can join up with colleagues, friends and neighbours and grow food on unused Council land by taking out a Community Growing Licence. You can find out more about the licence and how it works and who to contact here.
Memory Lane Cafe Spring Newsletter
The Spring newsletter from Memory Lane Cafe is now available to download here. Memory Lane Cafe is a local community group established to provide support for people affected by dementia, other memory problems, and isolation. There are regular cafes in Sowerby Bridge (St. Paul’s Church) and in Halifax (Maurice Jagger Centre). They offer a varied … Continue reading Memory Lane Cafe Spring Newsletter
Dementia Action Day at St Paul’s Church, Sowerby Bridge
Dementia Friendly Sowerby Bridge are hosting a Dementia Action Day to help showcase the range of support services available locally for people living with dementia and to also provide an opportunity for everyone to find out more about dementia. Saturday 18th May 2019 – 10am to 3pm St Paul’s Methodist Church, Tower Hill, Sowerby Bridge, … Continue reading Dementia Action Day at St Paul’s Church, Sowerby Bridge