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N&E Friday Flyer – 16 March 2018 North & East Halifax Ward Forum Team Email: team@halifaxnorthandeast.com Web: www.halifaxnorthandeast.com

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Nominate your stars for the 2018 North Halifax Neighbourhood Awards

Celebrating the stars of our local communities in Illingworth, Mixenden and Ovenden since 2009… Yes, it’s that time again for us to celebrate the individuals and groups who strengthen and improve our communities and the lives of the people who live within them at the North Halifax Neighbourhood Awards. The North Halifax Neighbourhood awards are all about celebrating the local talent, hard work and community spirit that goes on within our neighbourhoods of North Halifax. Keep an eye on our blog, Facebook and Twitter accounts using the hashtag #nhna2018 for updates in the near future including how to nominate…

Ogden Water is Yorkshire’s Favourite Reservoir Ogden Water has been crowned Yorkshire’s favourite reservoir after beating off competition from Grimwith and Langsett. With 46% of the vote Ogden Water was a clear winner in the Yorkshire Water poll, which was conducted on the firm’s Facebook page. The race for second was a tighter affair, with Langsett winning 28% of the vote, and Grimwith third with 26%. Philip Tennyson, Yorkshire Water’s Countryside and Recreation spokesperson, said: “These are all fabulous reservoirs which offer wonderful free days out, but I can certainly understand why Ogden Water was such a huge favourite with the public”.

Will Your Child Lose Their Free School Meals? All families on Universal Credit are currently entitled to free school meals but from April 1 that will no longer be the case. A new means test will be introduced and new Universal Credit claimants who earn more than £7,400 through work will no longer be eligible. More…

Want to know what’s going on in other parts of Calderdale? Our N & E Blog covers the wards of Illingworth & Mixenden, Northowram & Shelf, Ovenden, and Warley (including Pellon). We link to lots of groups and services in your area and try to bring information about events and activities together in one place. Did you know there are blogs covering the Central Halifax, Lower Valley and Upper Valley areas too? And regular email newsletter updates!

Ward Forum Grants – Still Time to Apply!

There is still time to apply for the latest round of Ward Forum Grants! If you have a new or existing project that is ongoing and require additional funds; be sure to get your application to us with grants of up to £500 available to community groups and projects in the following wards of North Halifax:

Northowram & Shelf

Park & Warley

Illingworth & Mixenden

Ovenden Email Tony King at Tony.King@calderdale.gov.uk or call 0300 555 0266 if you require any help.

Get Involved – Ward Forums

Mixenden Ward Forum – Tuesday 20 March

Illingworth Ward Forum – Wednesday 21 March

Ovenden Ward Forum – Tuesday 27 March

Get Involved / Have Your Say

Ovenden Community Alcohol Partnerships 1st Year Resident Survey The Ovenden Community Alcohol Partnership (CAP) would like local residents to tell them what you think about your local area, and in particular about young people (under 18 years old) drinking in public places... Please take a moment to have your say online…

Have your say! Library Service Delivery Review

Local people are being asked to have their say on the future of community libraries in Calderdale to ensure that their needs are met. Calderdale Council is holding a public consultation to drive a review of its 15 community libraries. This will take place from Monday 5th March until 30th April 2018. Have your say…

The Illingworth Messenger – March 2018 There’s a lot going on in and around Illingworth and the March edition of the Illingworth Messenger contains details of events, activities, local news and much more! Advertising the Cafe at the Moor Church, Young at Heart Group, the Good as New Shop and as usual lots of local services are advertised and there are updates of local teams etc. Read it now…

New Benchmark for the Phoenix Shed From bench making to wood carving, the guys at The Phoenix Shed are setting new standards. From carving walking sticks to benches and planters for Woodbank Special School to some curious requests about caging a rabbit! Learn more…

Take part in the 2018 Halifax Long March Choose your cause and push your limits on this 26 mile night hike by taking part in the 2018 Halifax Long March which has taken place since 1966. Midnight 1 April to 10am 2 April and every penny raised goes directly to your chosen charity. Join in…

Events and What’s On

This weekend! Square Circle – Arts Workshop for the Over 50s Square Circle offers weaving, painting and calligraphy classes for over 50’s at Square Chapel, Halifax. These workshops are a great way to meet new people whilst learning skills and getting creative. 12 March and 19 March - £5 or £3 concessions… details…

This weekend! Easter Fair at Boothtown and Southowram Methodist Church On Saturday 17 March, 10:00am – 2:00pm Boothtown and Southowram Methodist Church, Beverley Place, Halifax will be holding their Easter Fair. Entry is FREE and there will be lots of stalls and things for the whole family to do. More…

Janet Jones, author of Happiness Millionaire at Central Library Feeling stressed, anxious and not as happy as you would like? Janet Jones, a Happiness Expert is coming to Halifax on 20 March to share practical advice and scientific evidence about how to use the visual part of your brain. FREE Event… details…

Illustrated Historical Talk: More Calderdale Murders 1556-1964 On Tuesday 20 March, 7:30pm at Carlton United Reformed Church, Halifax, David Glover will give an illustrated lecture for Halifax Antiquarian Society on murders in Calderdale and a wide selection of grisly tales. Not for the faint-hearted! More…

Film Club at Central Library and Archives – The Moderns Be among the first to ever watch a film in the new Media Store. Explore the newly-built venue with clearer screen and true surround sound. Showing on Wednesday 21 March, 2:00pm-4:00pm will be ‘The Moderns’. Admission is FREE but since seating is limited, you will need to book a ticket. Book now…

Spring/Summer Fashion Show with Overgate Hospice This year the Overgate Hospice Spring/Summer Fashion Show 2018 is on Thursday 22 March – from 6.30pm at The Shay. Doors open at 6.30pm so arrive early to shop before the show which starts at 7.30pm. Get your tickets…

Hidden Figures Screening for International Women’s Day

Join Holly Lynch MP for her annual International Women’s Day film screening to raise funds for the Women Centre in Halifax on Thursday 22 March, 7:00pm at Red Brick Auditorium, Square Chapel Arts Centre. Get your tickets now…

Lates at Eureka! – Explore the Museum Without the Little Ones Ever wanted to explore Eureka! without the little ones? Here’s another chance with Eureka running another Lates evening! On Thursday 22 March, 6:30pm–9:30pm join an adults-only (but not entirely grown up) evening. There’ll be a bar in the museum for your favourite tipple and nibbles available from the café. Tickets are limited so book now…

A Celebration of Square Chapel – Ensemble 360 & The Hepton Singers On Saturday 24 March, 7:30pm at Red Brick Auditorium of Square Chapel Arts Centre, there will be a Celebration of Square Chapel by Ensemble 360 & The Hepton Singers with an entirely new piece of music setting excerpts of a verse by the over 50’s Creative Writing group and the original poem written by the founder of the Chapel. Get tickets now…

Calderland is Back at the Victoria Theatre If you missed it the first time 509 Arts’ production of Calderland is back on Sunday 25 March, 7pm, at Victoria Theatre, Halifax. The memorable community folk opera that inspired nearly 3000 people at The Piece Hall in late September 2017 will be performed once more. Tickets from £6.75… details and booking…

Afternoon Dance at Square Chapel Monday 26 March, 1.30pm–4:00pm at Square Chapel for just £4 including refreshments. Join in with the monthly Afternoon Dance in a wonderfully atmospheric auditorium, with a mix of ballroom and sequence dancing for the over 50’s. Join in now…

Anne Lister Day at Shibden Hall There will be a celebration of Anne’s life (1791-1840) on her birthday, Tuesday 3 April, 10am to 5pm at Shibden Hall. Hear from biographer Helena Whitbread and writer Sally Wainwright about her forthcoming TV series ‘Gentleman Jack.’ Find out more…

Over 50’s Luncheon Club – Dates for 2018 The Halifax and District Irish Society organise the “Over 50’s Luncheon Club” which takes place at The Pellon Social Club. Meetings are usually held on the second and last Thursday of the month from 12 noon to about 3pm. Information and entertainment listings…

Local Cinemas and Theatres Vue Halifax – The Rex Cinema - Hebden Bridge Picture House – The Victoria Theatre Square Chapel Centre for the Arts – Halifax Playhouse – King Cross Library Film Club

Children and Young People…

This weekend! Easter Egg Hunt at People’s Park Join the Easter fun and take part in the 2018 Egg Hunt at People’s Park packed with FREE Fun for all the family. Saturday 17 March, 11am to 1pm. More information…

This weekend! Create Comics Workshop at Halifax Central Library On Saturday 17 March 2018 – 1pm to 3pm join comic book illustrator Jim Medway at Halifax central Library for fun drawing games and exercises covering character design, speech and thought, black and white contrast and composition. Buy your tickets now…

This weekend! British Science Week at Eureka! Children’s Museum Eureka! will be holding extra events during British Science Week, 9-18 March. Visit the pop-up Virtual Reality Zone, find out more about DNA and Genomics and see the NEW hands-on science show– The Secret World of Gases. Find out more…

2018 Easter Bonnet Parade at Ash Green School Everybody welcome to get involved with the 2018 Easter Bonnet Parade in Mixenden. Starting at Ash Green School on Monday 26 March, 4pm. Raffle and prizes for best bonnets and the will finish at Holy Nativity Church where refreshments can be purchased. More…

Illingworth Girls Rugby League… Players Wanted! Illingworth Girls are looking for old and new players to come and try a FREE rugby league coaching session. Training is on Tuesday and Thursday teatimes at Trinity Academy If you are interested or would like further information please read on…

Protect Your Children Online – Be Share Aware with NSPCC It can be hard to keep track of what your child is doing on social networks, apps and games. Or know how to keep them safe. NSPCC have teamed up with O2 to help parents untangle the web. And teach their children to be Share Aware. Read about staying safe…

Calderdale Open Minds Website for Children and Young People The website at is intended to provide advice, information, support and signposting to young people about emotional health and wellbeing and has been developed after extensive input and consultation with young people, as well as a range of professionals. More…

Health and Staying Well

New Digibete Website Information on Type 1 Diabetes for Young People Digibete is a newly launched website to share videos and educational resources about Type 1 Diabetes. The content is designed to help support children, young people and families self- manage their own diabetes by extending the reach of clinical teams online. Read more…

Pellon High Five Newsletter and Timetable of Activities Pellon High Five has published the first newsletter of 2018 including a timetable of activities. Run by Pellon High Five 50+ Community Group, every shape and size is right for these classes, it doesn’t matter how much, or how little, you can do. High Five caters for different levels of fitness and encourages you to laugh with each other. See timetable and more…

Young at Heart Club for the Over 50s Join the Young @ Heart Club at the Shay Stadium on Thursdays, 2pm-4pm for varied light activities in a friendly atmosphere. Activities include – New age indoor kurling, Nintendo Wii games, board games including dominoes and backgammon and table tennis. More…

Bored or lonely? Looking for something to do but need some help?

Talk to the Staying Well Hub today – call us on 01422 255402 or self-refer here…

Local Sports Centres Threeways Sports Centre – Tel. 01422 321155

OSCA Sports Complex – Tel. 07974 077143

Northbridge Leisure Centre - Tel. 01422 341527

Sowerby Bridge Pool - Tel. 01422 288078

Halifax Swimming Pool - Tel. 01422 366624

Training Opportunities

My Way Forward – Help for Young People from C & K Careers My Way Forward is a new programme offered by C&K Careers to young people who want to get into learning or work. You decide what areas you want help with and with your adviser you’ll create an action plan for success. Get on the programme…

NHP Work Support

It doesn’t matter if you’ve never used a computer, or you’re not confident about writing and you don’t know where to start. We have time to talk to you in confidence and to help you with your job search and other things you want help with. Drop in to one of our Work Clubs or ring 01422 255402 or check out our new website – https://nhpworksupport.com

Work Clubs in North and East Halifax

Mondays - 3pm- 5pm - at Beechwood Road Library

Tuesdays – 2pm – 4pm - at Mixenden Library

Wednesdays - 10am – 12pm at St Augustine’s Family Centre, Hanson Lane

Wednesdays - 10am – 12pm at King Cross Library

Thursdays - 1.30-3.30pm - at Beechwood Road Library

Latest Jobs

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Part-time Administrator – Vacancy Centre, Halifax

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Caretaking Assistant – Trinity Academy Halifax

Advanced Administrator (Family Learning Team) – Sure Start Children’s Centre

Cook – Sure Start Children’s Centre

Part-time Supervisor at New Look (Maternity Cover)

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Senior Early Years Practitioner – Sure Start Children’s Centre

Mental Health Support Worker – Twenty Four Seven Nursing

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