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N&E Friday Flyer – 4 October 2019 North & East Halifax Ward Forum Team Email: team@halifaxnorthandeast.com Web: www.halifaxnorthandeast.com The Friday Flyer is a weekly round-up of news and what’s on in North and East Halifax. We hope you will find this informative and useful. Let us know what you think!

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New! Find Your Voice with Community Singing at Grove Court This project funded by Calderdale Adult Learning will be led by a professional, and aims to promote health and wellbeing through community singing. No experience is necessary starts Monday 7 October… to find out more…

New! Gentle walk at Ogden Water and Display Creation at Healthy Minds Enjoy a gentle walk around Ogden Water and use your phone or camera to capture photos of any mindful moments you might see along the way Wednesday 9 October… more info…

New! Halifax North and East Neighbourhood Policing Team – Latest Newsletter! See the latest edition of the Halifax North and East newsletter from the Neighbourhood Policing Team. Includes details of the partnerships neighbourhood priorities, new speed indication device secured, neighbourhood watch and much more... view here…

New! Mini Gym at Innovations Children’s Centre A 4 week apparatus based class, building on little ones desire to crawl over, under, in and out, bounce, roll and spin. Using soft play equipment, sensory apparatus, balls, bean bags, ribbon, tapping sticks and much more, starts Monday 4 November…to book…

New! Understanding Toddler Behaviour at Illingworth Children’s Centre A 4 week adult learning activity aimed at toddler behaviour and the science of early childhood behaviour, with the objective that parents learn why children have tantrums, clingy behaviour, picky eating and sleep problems and how to cope when children demonstrate this behaviour, starts Tuesday 19 November…to book…

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New! Cooking for Christmas Creations Children’s Centre A 3 week cooking course for the whole family. Encouraging families to cook healthy meals and Christmas treats from scratch together on a budget, at the end of each session the group will eat together what they have made in the course, starts Friday 22 November…to book…

New! Epilepsy Action Fun Day at Eureka Children’s Museum For families with children that have Epilepsy, meet speciality Epilepsy nurses, share experiences and get advice, Saturday 12 October… find out more…

This Weekend! RSPCA & Halifax Minster Celebrate World Animal Day with Animal Blessing Service THE RSPCA Halifax, Huddersfield, Bradford & District branch alongside Halifax Minster are once again set to hold their annual animal blessing service in celebration of World Animal Day. The blessing will take place at 2.00 – 2.30pm on Sunday 6th October 2019 at Halifax Minster…more info…

This Weekend! Silver Sunday Celebrating Older People at Higgins Close You are invited to a free event at Higgins Close HX1 2ES with live entertainment, musical bingo, buffet lunch and refreshments on Sunday 6 October 11-3 pm, for more information or to book your place ring June on 01422 706373.

Closing Soon! North Halifax Neighbourhood Awards 2019 – OPEN NOW OR NOMINATIONS

Celebrating the stars of our local communities in Illingworth, Mixenden and Ovenden. Do you know a stand-out star or an amazing community group in North Halifax? Then give them the recognition that they deserve by nominating them for a North

Halifax Neighbourhood award, nominations close 18 October… nominate now…

The Warley Calendar 2020 is Now Available The Warley Calendar 2020 is now available at a cost of just £6.00, the calendar can be obtained from June at Warley Community Association by calling 01422 833824 or by text to 07957992192.

EU Resettlement Scheme Sessions If you are an EU, EEA or Swiss citizen, you and your family can apply to the EU Resettlement Scheme to continue living in the UK after 30 June 2021. If you need support to apply to the EU Resettlement Scheme, there are FREE sessions to help, next one Wednesday 16 October... to find out more…

Get Involved / Have Your Say

New Volunteer! Friends of Shroggs Park Group – Clean up The Friends of Shroggs Park require volunteers to help with keeping your community park clean and tidy. With your help we would start by clearing up the woodland area, cutting back of the ivy/vegetation from the steps and pathways, a clean-up of the rubbish and broken fences. The date for the first clean-up will be Friday 18th October 2019, 10am to 12.30pm and all volunteers would meet at the vehicle entrance at Wheatley Road, Next to the yellow barrier… more info…

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Volunteer! Beechwood Park Practical Dates Join in with activities to improve your local park on 5 November and 3 December all sessions beginning at 9:45am. Activities include ditching, drainage, tree work, walling, fencing, hedge laying and more. All tools and training provided on the day along with the chance to work alongside like-minded volunteers… get in touch…

Volunteer! Calling All Community Groups and Corporate Work Parties Meadow View Stables, Ogden, HX3 9PB host to Calderdale Riding for the Disabled Group is looking for a group of helping hands to carry out some maintenance work including helping spread a new surface on the arena… get involved…

Volunteer! Calderdale Active Love walking? We are looking for volunteers to show others the wonderful green spaces in and around Calderdale, particularly North Halifax. We are offering a one day course to help lead walks safely and with confidence. It is a fun day on 7 October designed to develop your skills in leading walks... find out more…

Volunteer! Administration & Data Entry Volunteer Are you passionate about the NHS? Would you like to help make changes in the health and social care system? Healthwatch Calderdale is looking for a volunteer to ensure that their office runs smoothly. Tasks will range from answering the phone and addressing the needs of the public, to assisting with office organisation… more…

FREE Access Audits Available to Voluntary and Community Groups Would you like to develop your community group venue to become more accessible to people with disabilities? Are you considering re-locating your group and would like to ensure the proposed venue is accessible? Our experienced & skilled auditor will provide a full access survey and report... more info…

Events and What’s On

This Week! Young Onset Dementia and Alzheimer’s 2nd Anniversary Awareness Event Meet and greet with bestselling author and Alzheimer’s Society Ambassador Wendy Mitchell – “Somebody I Used to Know” on Wednesday 9 October 2.00-4.30 pm at Square Chapel Arts Centre.

New! The Journals of Anne Lister: Entering the Labyrinth by Helena Whitbread Helena Whitbread’s work on the journals of Anne Lister has spanned a period of thirty five years. Listen to her story of how that literary journey began the long road to the global fame now accorded to the remarkable Mistress of Shibden Hall, Wednesday 9 October… to book…

New! Oxjam Sowerby Bridge Oxjam takes over Sowerby Bridge pubs, bars, cafes and shops on Saturday 12 October with more than 50 live performances throughout the day… come along …

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New! Halifax Choral Society Verdi Requiem The Halifax Choral Society is joined by the Bearsden Choir and the North of England Classical Orchestra to present the glorious, spectacularly theatrical Giuseppe Verdi Requiem with Anton Bruckner’s Te Deum at the Victoria Theatre on Sunday 13 October… book now…

Warley Community Association

Invite you to come along to a BARN DANCE and Social Evening in St John’s Church Hall on the

19 October 7.00pm –10.30 pm with buffet and “donation” bar. Tickets are £7 adults and £3 children. Any money raised will go towards our 2nd Defibrillator to be placed on the Winterburn pub and will make the whole of the Warley a Heart Safe area. For more information Contact John on 07774589919, Chris 07779687713, June 07957992192 (text please)

Foodie Fryday *next date 25 October* If you love to try different food and drink, Todmorden Market hosts a Foodie Fryday event on the last Friday of every month! There are a diverse range of stalls and knowledgeable stall holders providing locally sourced, fresh food and drink. They run from 9am-7pm, so why not drop in and see us.

Over 50’s Luncheon Club The Halifax and District Irish Society organise the Over 50’s Luncheon Club which takes place at the Pellon Social Club usually every 2 weeks including live entertainment and dancing for more info…

Halifax Antiquarian Society Talks 2019 Join the Halifax Antiquarian Society for a range of talks throughout October and November at the Piece Hall including, Fired Earth - the decline of the industry 1935-2019 and Women of Property - wills and bequests in probate records. For more information contact 01422 348863.

Closing Soon! Open Art Exhibition Calling all amateur and professional artists working in 2D medium, we will be taking submissions for the ninth annual Calderdale Open Art Exhibition, submissions close Saturday 26 October… take a look…

Vintage Arts and Craft Market *next date Saturday 26 October* This takes place on the last Saturday of every month in the Albany Arcade in Halifax Borough Market. Come along and find an unusual and unique present or something for yourself.

Car Boot Sales Do you enjoy browsing through a miscellany of this and that? Do you want to turn those unwanted items into cash? Are you looking for a yet undiscovered priceless antique? We have two popular car boot sales at Northbridge in Halifax and on Daisy Street in Brighouse. They run every Sunday between 7am and noon so come along and bag a bargain! Find out more here.

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

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Children and Young People

New App! – 50 Things to do Before You’re 5! NHP Children’s Centres are excited to let you all know about the new 50 things to do before your 5 app that Calderdale Council have developed in conjunction with the Children’s Centres and lots of other local partners. It gives you 50 different, low cost and no cost activities that you can do with children age under 5. Find out more…

Join Now! Ovenden West Riding Juniors are looking for new players Ovenden West Riding Juniors AFC based at Four Fields Cousin Lane are on the lookout for new players… read more…

Join Now! Call out for new Boys Brigade members Lee Mount Baptist Church really needs ANCHOR BOYS for the new session which starts on Thursday 12 September. Ages between 6 and 8 are welcome… read more…

Do Something Oct 19 – Jan 20 The Do Something Booklet for Oct 19 – Jan 20 is now available & so are tickets for events & activities. Calderdale has some fantastic events planned from Busy Babies to make your own Roving Spacecraft… take a look…

Free clubs at EUREKA! National Children’s Museum EUREKA! has released dates for clubs right up to the end of the year so book your places if you haven’t done so already. Clubs are free but MUST be booked in advance… details…

Health and Wellbeing

A BIG Local Vision of a Mentally Healthy North Halifax We want people’s personal experience to be at the heart of everything we do and we know that to improve health and wellbeing in North Halifax we need to work with local people from the very start. Keep your eye out from October, as the boards will be visiting local libraries and community venues in North Halifax to carry on the conversation… get involved…

Latest from the Staying Well Team The latest Staying Well newsletter is now out, filled with usual good news stories, advice and information! Grab a cuppa and have a flick through… here...

What does Mental Health Mean to You? If YOU live or work in North Halifax, join in the #BigNHXConversation by sharing your thoughts on social media with @NHXPartnership… more info…

Access Calderdale Project FREE access audits available to voluntary and community groups.

Would you like to develop your community group venue to become more accessible to people with disabilities?

Are you considering re-locating your group and would like to ensure the proposed venue is inclusive and accessible?

The Accessible Calderdale Project… more info…

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Weekly! Family Support Drop in Sessions at Kevin Pearce Children’s Centre & Ling Bob School A drop in session for advice information and support on a variety of issues… more info…

Bored or lonely? Or, just fancy a brew and something to do… Looking for something to do but need some help? Staying Well Workers will help you take the first step out of the door. We are the social prescribing service for Calderdale. Talk to the Staying Well Team today – call us on 01422 392767 or self-refer here…

Workshop on the importance of international compassion – 22 October Learn how to be fully and compassionately present when working with others or living through challenging circumstances, including mental and physical illness, loneliness, loss and end of life. More…

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

Employment Support

North Halifax Partnership 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 0300 555 0266 or check out our website – find out more…

Work Clubs in North and East Halifax

Mondays – 1:30pm- 3:30pm - at Beechwood Road Library

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

Wednesdays - 10am – 12pm at King Cross Library

Thursdays – 10am – 12noon - at Mixenden Library

Thursdays - 1.30-3.30pm - at Beechwood Road Library

Latest Jobs Click here - Jobs and apprenticeships on our Latest Jobs page or for other jobs click on

the jobs below

Part-time Community Care Assistants closing date 11 October

Receptionist/administration Assistant Elland Children’s Centre closing date 11 October

Part-time Morning Cleaner Eureka closing date 19 October

Part and Full-time staff the Moorlands Inn

Trainee Butcher No Experience Necessary closing date 7 October

Part Time Pet Care Advisor Pets At Home

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