Calderdale Adult Learning: New Autumn term 2013 courses now live at www.calderdale.gov.uk/adultlearning
Or find on Facebook – Adult Learning
Friends of Shibden Park and Estate are a local voluntary group working with Shibden Estate to keep the park an attractive and interesting place for all visitors.
The aims of the group include helping to promote the Estate, enhancing the environment, organising functions, working with local organisations and charities, improving facilities and being a voice of the local community.
Regular monthly meetings are held on the first Thursday of the month, 6pm at the Mereside Cafe.
Come along, share ideas and suggestions or just be available to lend a hand.
On Saturday 29 June a selection of pipe and concert bands will be performing live throughout the day to celebrate our armed forces.
At Piece Hall, Halifax, 12 noon – 4pm.
Admission: Free
Now in its 6th year, the Halifax Food and Drink Festival returns once again the streets of Halifax town centre with even more award winning produce, inspiring live chef demonstrations and entertaining workshops for all the family.
What’s more, entry to this fabulous foodie extraordinaire, is completely FREE!
Check out www.halifaxfoodfest.co.uk for the full line up.
Event times:
Click to open the SOBS leaflet
A high percentage of young people lose their homes each year in Calderdale due to their failure to manage their money and keep up with rent and bills.
The SOBS team work with 16–24 year olds who are first time social housing tenants or may rent homes in Calderdale in the future.
Their aim is to reduce the number of young people who lose their homes and make them more financially streetwise.
Look out for the SOBS Team in your area!
Or you can contact SOBS yourself or be referred by a worker that you are already seeing at another organisation.
Click here for the SOBS referral form
The next meeting of the Illingworth Gaol & Stocks Preservation Group is on Wednesday 26 June at 7pm at Whitehill Community Academy.
Enter via the lower gate on Occupation Lane, Illingworth.
For more information illingworthjail@outlook.com or phone 01422 249070. Or find on Facebook: Illingworth Gaol & Stocks Preservation Group
Dean Field Junior Wardens got stuck in planting the floral displays for Halifax Town Centre this week at a session at Manor Heath Park and Manor Heath Jungle Experience.
The children were shown how to fill the barrier planters with flowers and plants grown at the Manor Heath Nursery.
On Friday 21 June, at Viaduct Cafe, Dean Clough. Early doors 7pm. Performance 8pm.
A great party night in prospect sees the keenly awaited return of Rob Rouse… and of Steve Shanyaski… and of Martin Mor. And DON’T FORGET that you can come EARLY for a CURRY! Freshly cooked on the premises and served between 6.00pm and 7.15pm. For only £10 you get a choice of a Sweet Potato, Butternut Squash and Lentil Rogan Josh OR a Chicken Tikka. Both meals are served with saffron rice, onion bhaji and chota naan.
Tickets £8 (£56 for table of 8). Book on www.deanclough.com or 01422 255266. Group tables are asked to order in advance on 01422 366516 or via info@thechefsschool.co.uk
A family event to raise money for vital repairs to the Centre on Saturday 29 June.
Doors open 6pm at Northowram Community Centre
£6 adults, £2.50 kids including entrance, food and disco
Food supplied by Kabana Restaurant, Huddersfield.
Adults will get starter, main and naan. Kids will get hot dog.
Quiz starts at 7pm – entry is £2 per team and prize is £20.
John Bishop has confirmed that he will be appearing at the Victoria Theatre on Thursday 4 July.
Tickets are £22.50 and are selling quickly, so don’t miss out on your chance to see one of the nation’s most loved and sought after comedians.
For more information call the Box Office on 01422 351158.
Shibden Hall’s Annual Pass is now available to visitors, meaning you can go back to visit the museum throughout the year.
The prices are £5 adult, £4.50 concession and £14 family tickets, just 50p more than a normal day ticket – outstanding value!
For more information about this and the events and workshops taking place at Shibden, please call 01422 352246.
Get Online at Home is a national project offering very cheap computers and broadband deals, helping people to access the internet.
There’s a special push on the scheme during June, meaning that people on eligible benefits can get a desktop PC for just £24 and a laptop for £74, with a broadband deal at £2.99 per month (people not on eligible benefits pay a bit more: £74 / £104 for PC / laptop – still a bargain!).
More details: Get Online at Home. This deal is only available until the end of June – the scheme will continue after that but equipment prices will rise by £75.
Click here to view…
The Friday Flyer is our weekly e-newsletter which includes upcoming events, activities, information, local services and themes. We hope you will find this informative and useful. Let us know what you think Have a good weekend!
The Dads R Us group holds a regular monthly meeting on the first Saturday of the month at different venues across north and east Halifax.
This month’s breakfast is being held at Shibden Park for a fun filled morning consisting of sporting events and a continental picnic breakfast. Also includes a free train ride and a free ice cream for the kids!
The monthly meeting provides a safe place for dads and male carers to get together to enjoy a full cooked breakfast while your children can take part in the various activities and equipment on offer. Over the last year the group have been on different trips including ice skating, swimming and indoor camping – all funded and paid for by Dads R Us.
There is also a Dads R Us Allotment that the group attends twice a week and where children are encouraged to grow and look after different vegetables.
For further information please contact Vadim on 07810024287
Coming Up:
Click here to read more about the Dads R Us group.
Groups can take the Survey here.
Climb the 403 steps of the internal spiral staircase and take in the fantastic views from this fabulously ornate, 77 metres (253 feet) high Victorian chimney.
Sunday 16 June, 11 am – 4 pm (last ascent 3.30 pm)
Admission: Adults £2, Child and Passport to Leisure Holders £1.50. Family ticket £6.
Private ascents available for up to one hour with a maximum of 4 people £70 plus VAT. Please ring 0845 245 6000 for further information or to book a private visit.
Below are some of the latest job vacancies advertised on our Latest Jobs page:-
Apprenticships:
Tell us your email on our Latest Jobs Page and subscribe to receive notifications of latest jobs posted
Or Follow us on Twitter: @hxnorthandeast
Ready Steady Go can help you take that next step towards employment, college or training.
Come along to Halifax Careers Centre on;
Sessions include:
Find out more about yourself; Meet other young people and; Take part in workshops designed to help you to Get Ready! to find out more about you! Get Steady! to be more motivated and then GO! for it !!
Threeways Centre is looking to start a Bootcamp class on Thursday around 7pm.
Bootcamp is a tremendously rewarding workout performed outdoors. Thousands are taking part across the country and reaping the benefits and increased fitness levels and weight loss plus tone.
Please register your interest with the centre by emailing info@3ways.org,uk and stating an interest in Bootcamp.
Latest Jobs NPT Facebook Page Calderdale Council Press Releases
