Handmade Parade is looking for 4 paid interns and 4 unpaid trainees to come and immerse themselves in our work for 2017! This long-term training/volunteering opportunity spans both our signature events – Hebden Bridge Handmade Parade in June, and Todmorden Lamplighter festival in November, culminating in our 10th anniversary symposium, Parading the North, in early … Continue reading Interns wanted for Handmade Parade & Lamplighter Festivals 2017
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Spring is here…Calderdale Garden Waste Collections
Did you know that Calderdale Council offers an opt-in service for residents who would like their garden waste collected from home? It is £42 annual subscription, with a 5% discount for online subscriptions, so online subscriptions or renewals are £40. If you want to subscribe to the service please visit our website for more information. … Continue reading Spring is here…Calderdale Garden Waste Collections
Are you a small group looking for funding? Comic Relief’s Community Cash Grants Programmes Open Across the UK
Comic Relief and Community Foundations across the UK are working together to distribute Comic Relief Community Cash funds to small groups working with vulnerable and disadvantaged communities. The funding is available to support community groups that are undertaking work that helps people of all ages feel more included in their community, builds their skills and … Continue reading Are you a small group looking for funding? Comic Relief’s Community Cash Grants Programmes Open Across the UK
Our International Women’s Day 2017 Celebrations: Thanks to all who came and supported us!
Yesterday we celebrated International Women's day at Queen's Road Neighbourhood Centre. With the help of our local Surestart Children's Centre and the Calderdale Staying Well Project, we hosted over 150 residents! A variety of public and community s3ector services joined us including the Police, Fire Service, Calderdale Interfaith, Healthy Minds, Stroke Association, Calderdale College, CMBC's Electoral … Continue reading Our International Women’s Day 2017 Celebrations: Thanks to all who came and supported us!
New creative project launched in local residential care homes
VAC is a local charity that provides a number of different services aimed at improving local lives. Over the recent months, VAC has developed a range of volunteering activities including the new mystery shopper project and support for the local organisation Weekend Care. VAC has recently launched its newest pilot project called Molly and Bill; … Continue reading New creative project launched in local residential care homes
Halifax Central Initiative 