FREE Giveaway

Office furniture and supplies giveaway to charitable and community organisations

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Surplus to Purpose, a Leeds based charity would like to share with third sector organisations that they have office furniture and stationary supplies available to you, free of charge or a donation if you are able.

 

Everything offered on a first come, first served basis. You can view the stock or arrange a collection by appointment only.

For more details, contact Surplus 2 Purpose directly:

Surplus 2 Purpose:
w : https://surplus2purpose.com/
f : https://www.facebook.com/Surplus2Purpose/
e : adam@surplus2purpose.com 

YMCA School uniform exchange

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You can find good quality free, second hand school uniforms for Calderdale primary and secondary schools through the YMCA school uniform exchange.

Donations are welcome and they will be happy to receive good quality, clean uniforms to replenish their stock.

You can find generic school shirts, polos, trousers, skirts and dresses, shoes as well as some school branded bags, polos and cardigans.

Opening hours:

  • Monday : 10-2pm
  • Thursday : 10-4pm
  • Friday : 10 -4pm
  • Saturday : 10 – 12pm

Donations of good quality school uniform, shoes and supplies is always welcome.

Do your part in reducing waste and keep good quality school clothes in circulation!

The service is free and available to everyone.

Find us at : Halifax YMCA, Crossley Street, Halifax, HX1 1UG

email:  admin@halifax.ymca.org.uk
Tel: 01422 353626
Facebook: HALIFAX YMCA

Charity No: CN1163210

Bike Giveaway Saturday 16th April at the OSCA

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Do you want to ride a bicycle, do you want to ride a bike? How about a free one? You heard that right!

On Saturday 16th of April there will be a free bike giveaway at the OSCA Foundation at Forest Cottage from 10 am to 12 pm.

Around 200 donated bicycles will be waiting for a new owner.

Bikes will be given on a first come, first served basis, so arrive early to avoid disappointment.

While you are there, you could look around the facilities offered by OSCA at Forest Cottage. From a designated dance hall to football and rugby grounds with professional standard, bespoke team facilities, a very spacious indoor exercise area and a public bar, this space has just about anything to make it a thriving community hub.

Over the last few months, the OSCA pub has hosted several live music events and fundraisers. Did you know OSCA is proud to host the rugby matching fixtures of Halifax Panthers Women?

Click here for a list of available fitness sessions run weekly at the OSCA

YMCA School uniform exchange

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The YMCA school uniform is once again operational.

You are welcome to visit and find FREE, good quality school uniforms for Calderdale Primary and Secondary schools.

Donations of good quality school uniform, shoes and supplies is always welcome.

Do your part in reducing waste and keep good quality school clothes in circulation!

 

Calderdale School Uniform

All Good quality items

Recycled and Reused shoes and clothes

Calderdale Primary and Secondary schools

Free Service – Donate and collect

Available to everyone – No referral needed

 

Collect and Donate at

Halifax YMCA, Crossley Street, Halifax, HX1 1UG

email:  admin@halifax.ymca.org.uk
Tel: 01422 353626
Facebook: HALIFAX YMCA

Charity No: CN1163210

FREE to a community group – Table tennis table with accessories

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SOFA are giving away a fully serviceable table tennis table with some accessories i.e. net and bats to any group who can collect from St Anne’s community room.

The table is FREE but they would appreciate a small donation to their coffee fund if possible.

If you know of any groups who might benefit/want one can they please contact Libby on 01422 450186

Calderdale Libraries – Spring activities

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world book nightPlease find below news of some events coming soon in Calderdale Libraries:

Free book give away at Todmorden Library
Go along to Todmorden Library on Saturday 25 April 2015 from 10am to 2pm for a FREE book giveaway where you can pick up a copy of books such as The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry by Rachel Joyce, Dead Man Talking by Roddy Doyle and Escape from Camp 14 by Blaine Harden.

Meet the author – Jennifer Klinec
Come and meet author Jennifer Klinec for FREE on Thursday 30 April 2015 from 7.30pm at Hebden Bridge Library to hear about her book The Temporary Bride, a memoir of love and food in Iran. reserve your place in advance by calling on (01422) 288040 or email Hebden_Bridge.Library@calderdale.gov.uk

Readers’ Saturday at Square Chapel
Go along to Square Chapel, Halifax on Saturday 28 March 2015 from 11am to 3pm to share your favourite books or even find some new ones in the company of some great authors – Sophie Hannah, Jenn Ashworth and Jonathan Taylor, with James Nash hosting the day. Tickets cost £20 which includes a buffet lunch, call the box office on 01422 349422 to book a place today or click here for further information.

For details of future events, be sure to visit www.calderdale.gov.uk/leisure/libraries