Illustrated talks at Calderdale Industrial Museum

The wire industry in Calderdale (from cradle to the grave) and Great uncle Percy – Inventor of the cat’s eye are just two of the illustrated talks taking place at Calderdale Industrial Museum over the coming weeks.

Paul Thompson will be giving a talk on the wire industry in Calderdale (from cradle to the grave) –  Wednesday 15th May 2019 at 7.30pm

Glenda Shaw is back by popular demand to give a talk on The man, the business, the legend! Great uncle Percy – Inventor of  Cats eyes – Wednesday 3rd July 2019 at 7.30pm.

CIMA members can go along for FREE and the cost for non members is just £3.

For further information visit www.calderdaleindustrial.co.uk or email info@calderdaleindustrial.co.uk 

Illustrated talks at Calderdale Industrial Museum

The wire industry in Calderdale (from cradle to the grave) and Great uncle Percy – Inventor of the cat’s eye are just two of the illustrated talks taking place at Calderdale Industrial Museum over the coming weeks.

Paul Thompson will be giving a talk on the wire industry in Calderdale (from cradle to the grave) –  Wednesday 15th May 2019 at 7.30pm

Glenda Shaw is back by popular demand to give a talk on The man, the business, the legend! Great uncle Percy – Inventor of  Cats eyes – Wednesday 3rd July 2019 at 7.30pm.

CIMA members can go along for FREE and the cost for non members is just £3.

For further information visit www.calderdaleindustrial.co.uk or email info@calderdaleindustrial.co.uk 

Friends of West View Park AGM – 26 March 2019

west view parkIf you have an interest in West View park and would like to get involved in volunteering, or if you just want to find out more, then please come along to our Annual General Meeting.

On Tuesday 26 March 2019 at 6pm. At the United Reform Church, Warley Road, HX2 0AD (please use the side entrance to gain access)

The group urgently needs a chair person, secretary and treasurer if you are interested in taking on one of these roles and want more information then please email Tony.king@calderdale.gov.uk.

For more infomrtion about the Friends of West View Park, please email friendsofwestviewpark@hotmail.co.uk.

Friends for Life – Mother and daughter event!

FREE Event!

An evening of soap-making and chat for teenage girls and their mums (or a special aunty, grandma or friend) – Refreshments included

Wednesday 4 July 2018 from 6pm
Illingworth Children’s Centre, Occupation Lane, Illingworth, HX2 9RL

*Peer pressure and society*  *Friendships and healthy relationships* *Online safety, grooming  and staying safe* 

Booking only: Call Karen on 07434 702896 or email karen@ovenden-initiative.org.uk

Kites Day at Roils Head Moor – Wednesday 26 July 2017

Join Chris Sutcliffe and Robin Dalton on Roils Head Moor in the marquee (in the middle of the moor) to build and fly your own kite!

There are two sessions taking place on Wednesday 26 July 2017 which you can drop into anytime; 10.30am to 12.30pm or 1.15pm to 3.15pm.

It costs just £3.80 per kite made (£2.80 Passport to Leisure holders).

For further information please contact Chris Sutcliffe on 07769 954956

K9 Party in the Park at Monor Heath this weekend

The RSPCA Halifax, Huddersfield & District branch are inviting all two legged and four legged friends to their annual K9 Party In The Park this weekend.

Sunday 2 July 2017 – 12noon to 5pm
At Manor Heath Park, Halifax HX3 0EB

The self funded branch is hoping to raise crucial funds for the animals in their care, whilst having some fun in the sun and partying with local supporters and their canines!

The event is free but donations are greatly received and all party-goers will receive a free goodie bag! The dog show can be entered from 11.30am on the day and is just £1.50 per class. ‘Best Rescue’, ‘Puppy Love’, ‘Best Junior Handler’ and ‘Celebrity Dog Look-a-like’ are just a few examples of some of the classes that will be running on the day.

To find out more about K9 Party visit the RSPCA Halifax & Huddersfield branches website here: www.rspca-halifaxandhuddersfield.org.uk. You can also find out more on Facebook by searching for ‘K9 Party In The Park 2017’ in local events.

The RSPCA Halifax, Huddersfield and District Branch are a self-funding branch of the National RSPCA, responsible for raising money locally to support our animal welfare work.  Our main aim is to rehabilitate unwanted, abandoned and abused animals and find them loving, permanent homes. We rely on public donations and the generosity of our local community to keep the doors of our animal centre open.

Mum2mum Market Baby & Childrens Nearly New Sale

Over 30 stalls selling excellent condition baby and children’s goods at bargain prices. Well-known brands at a fraction of high street prices. Everything imaginable for your little ones.

Saturday 15 July 2017 – 1.15pm to 3.15pm
At Halifax Academy, Spring Hall Lane, Halifax HX1 4TW

  • Buggies & Travel Systems ** Stairgates, Toddler Furniture
  • Home & Safety Equipment ** Baby Carriers & Harnesses
  • Moses Baskets, Cots & Travel Cots ** Growbags, Bed Guards
  • Sterilisers and Feeding Equipment ** Highchair’s, Bumbos
  • Trikes, Balance Bikes, Bikes and Outdoor Toys
  • Baby Walkers, Bouncers, Jumperoo’s & Activity Centres

£2 entry per adult (kids are free) also the last half hour of the sale is free Ensure you come early to bag all the best bargains.

For more information please contact halifaxandhuddersfield@mum2mummarket.co.uk