For this year’s International Women’s Day, North Halifax Partnership were pleased to hold the Embrace Equity Programme.
The series of practical and informal workshops were aimed at local women to help improve their confidence and try their hand at jobs that might traditionally be termed ‘men’s jobs’.
The programme was a huge success, read all about it here.
A delicious lunch was served between 12 and 1pm, made by Sarah and Maz from the Illingworth Moor Methodist Church. There were two tasty options: homemade vegetable casserole or corn beef hash, washed down with tea, coffee, and to top it all off some scrumptious homemade cakes!
Staying Well opened the doors at 11.30am and there were people waiting patiently to come in! There were 15 organisations who kindly agreed to come a spend a few hours promoting what they do – too many to mention but they included: Healthy Minds, The Ageing Well Team, The L.A Group, Men United, Smart Move, Better Living Team, Newground Together and the West Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service.
After lunch it was onto the speakers, with 9 brave souls who agreed to talk about their services. To make this session interesting speakers were given only 3 minutes each! First up was Craig, one of our Staying Well Workers for North Halifax. Next up was Lucy from Vitaminds, telling us all about how they can support people around mental health. Everyone did really well and from the comments received our guests now have a clearer understanding about the support services available in Calderdale.
The event was very well attended from both the local community and partners and Staying Well would like to thank everyone for their support.
Verd de Gris announce their next 14-week well-being course for women in Calderdale.
This course has been designed to be responsive to YOUR needs, YOUR situation. With group sessions and 1-2-1 support to help rebuild confidence and make important changes in your life.
Find out more on the Verd de Gris Facebook page
“This project is everything to me. It has changed my life!” Sophia
“I’m not nervous anymore. I don’t have panic attacks. I’m like a new person. Now I’m saying YES to new opportunities” ShaminThis is open to women of any age or background in CalderdaleNO CREATIVE EXPERIENCE NECESSARYNO PRESSURE – JUST GENTLE ENCOURAGEMENTCome join us embark on an amazing uplifting journey! To book a place please contact SHARON:Mobile: 07907 822323Email: sharon@verddegris.orgKeep up to date with other events as they happen by following Verd de gris arts on Facebook, on Twitter and InstagramTwitter @verddegrisInstagram @verddegris
Where: The Old Courthouse, Blackwall, Halifax, HX1 2DL
When: Every Monday 10:30am – 12:30pm except holidays
Starting: Monday 17th April
Do you enjoy singing? There is a new opportunity for individuals to join a signing group with the Calderdale Music Trust in Central Halifax.
This group is for adults of all ages who want to sing for well-being. Coming together in song helps wellbeing and brain activity whilst being a great way to be social and meet new friends. You don’t need to be a great singer to benefit.
Three sessions have been scheduled :
Each session runs from 1:30pm – 3:00pm during term time.
Each session costs £5 per person, this includes a barista-style hot drink for our café, Rhythm & Brews. Carers can come for free (no hot drink).
Please contact in advance where possible.
Calderdale Music Trust is working to support communities in North Halifax to engage in their new premises and reduce their social isolation. These sessions are for anyone who would like to get involved in some capacity
To find out more for yourself or to refer a client, please contact
admin@calderdalemusic.co.uk or call 01422 401260
Venue: Calderdale Music, The Old Courthouse, Blackwall, Halifax, HX1 2DL. On street parking, pay and display but free with a disabled badge.
The building is accessible for all. There are disabled toilets on both floors and a lift to upstairs.
A Halifax-based yoga teacher has launched a new campaign to encourage more people to give yoga a try. Adele Wills, owner of Adeles Yoga, introduced the ‘Keeping it Real’ campaign this month to bust myths traditionally associated with the practice of yoga, as well as celebrate the many benefits it can bring.
Adele’s Yoga : Keeping it Real
One myth that the campaign seeks to tackle is that yoga is only suitable for the fit and flexible. By showcasing the real people that practice yoga, the campaign hopes to show that yoga can be done by all shapes, sizes and abilities, encouraging more people to give it a go as a result.
Adele Wills said:
“So often, the yoga we see in the media just isn’t true to real life. Usually, you’ll see a stick-thin girl with their legs wrapped behind their head. The pose she’s doing probably makes your muscles ache just looking at her. With these types of images all over the media, is there any wonder so many of us feel that yoga isn’t for us?
But that’s not even close to what real yoga is – and it’s certainly not exclusively for people that look like they’ve just stepped off the pages of a fashion magazine. Real yoga is for everybody and every body. It welcomes us, just as we are – wobbly bits, bad days and all. Through my ‘Keeping It Real’ campaign, I really want to break down those barriers and encourage more people to give yoga a try.”
The campaign also strives to bust myths about what yoga actually is and how it can be easily incorporated into everyday life. To support this, Adele will release weekly ‘Mindful Minute’ videos on her YouTube channel. These 60 second self-care practices can be done anywhere, anytime.
Adele said:
“When I first talk to people about yoga, they assume it is just complex poses and strange chanting. Of course, you can choose to bring that into your practice if that works for you, but real yoga is actually much simpler than that. Yoga is mindfulness, yoga is three deep breaths, yoga is self-care. In fact, anything you do with attention to how you feel is yoga.
My ‘Mindful Minute’ videos have been designed as a quick wellbeing boost to help deal with the stresses that we all experience as real people. I really hope people will give them a watch to see that yoga really is for everybody and doesn’t just happen on the mat.”
Alongside the videos, Adele will also be offering a series of free taster sessions over the next few months where new students can come along, find out more about yoga and give the basics a try alongside others who might be new to yoga too.
To find out more about upcoming taster sessions, watch yoga videos or learn more about the campaign, visit: www.adelesyoga.com/keeping-it-real
Do you care for children or young adults 0-25?
We’re looking for parents, grandparents and carers to help shape the brand and design of new family support centres in Calderdale.
Children’s services are being brought together in a one-stop hub of support for families in Calderdale. We’re calling them Family Hubs.
Family Hubs are for you, your children, young adults and families with children with SEND, so it’s only right we co-design them with you.
Refreshments will be provided along with a £10 voucher to thank you for your time.
Wednesday 8 March 2023 – 13:00 – 15:00
Orange Box – Young People’s Centre
1 Blackledge Halifax HX1 1A
Spaces are limited.
Register today by using the QR code in the poster.
You can also email family.hubs@calderdale.gov.uk with your contact details for more information.
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