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During Love your local market fortnight (Wednesday 15 to Wednesday 29 May 2013), there's a great special offer and exciting events in Council-run markets across the borough.
From 15 May and for a limited time only, spend £5 in any single transaction and receive a free
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As a runner we would like you to pledge to raise £50 for the Hospice. You will receive our Hospce Hares running pack including an Overgate running vest. As limited places are available please register your interest as soon as possible. Sunday 26 May 2013, 09:00am–17:00pm.Regular price £ 39.00
The nation’s favourite 10k running event, the Bupa Great Manchester Run, has seen over a quarter of a million enthusiastic runners pound the streets of Manchester since its first staging in 2003.
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Free admission to this delicious weekend event. Locally produced food, drink and crafts in the scenic grounds of Shibden Hall. Support your local producers and craftspeople and have a great day out. From cheeses to chutneys, cakes to confectionery, there is something there for everyone.
Free admission. Car park charge 30p per hour - £1 all day.
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Come along to your local Salvation Army...
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The Calderdale Industrial Museum is set to have a number of Open Days over the next year.
10am - 4pm
Don't miss these opportunities to visit Calderdale Industrial Museum and witness the rise of the Industrial Revolution in the Calder Valley.
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Tickets are now available for this years charity Gala held at Manor Heath Park.
Acts include the 360 Degree Cycle Stunt Team, The Anchormen Drum Band and Maynard Flip Flap Street Entertainer. Grand procession through Halifax starts 12.30pm at Eureka!
Tickets £1 on ale now at www.halifaxgala.org.uk, or from local outlets including Halifax Visitor Centre, Fred Wade’s Book shop, Cafe Zone and Halifax Courier Office.
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At Warley House Gardens, Stock Lane on Sunday 12 May, 1pm to 5pm. This is the first open day of the year and is in aid of National Gardens Scheme Charities. The gardens are some two and a half acres, including lawned areas, a Japanese type garden and woodland. Refreshments will be available and plant sales. Toilets on site. No dogs allowed other than guide dogs. Admission £3.50, children under 12 free if with adults. More information: www.warleyhousegardens.com
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Bankfield Museum, Halifax, HX3 6HG, Saturday 11 May from 1pm – 4pm
There are many projects and events happening in Calderdale to mark 100 years since the Great War. Known to us now as the First World War it affected the lives of everyone and continues to affect us today.
This event is an opportunity for anyone interested in marking the occasion to find out what is happening and for those planning projects to let everyone else know.
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Please come and join your local Police team @ Spring Hall Athletics Centre, Huddersfield Road, Halifax on Sunday 26th May 2013 between 11am-2pm. There are many attractions/activities taking place, a perfect opportunity to share amongst your friends and family and we welcome as many people as possible to attend and get involved in the activities and enjoy the entertainment provided.
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Whether you are new to these crafts of an expert, this group is for everyone to come along to learn new skills and most of all, have fun!
The group is FREE to attend and an opportunity for inspiration, relaxation and a chance to meet new people.
Needles and Pins takes place on every fourth Saturday. Our next meeting is: 11 May 2013…
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Click here to read the latest news from the Illingworth & Bradshaw Local Activities Group.
Find out what's been going on, what activities are on offer and how you can get involved!
Coming soon!
GAMES AFTERNOON
At Illingworth Moor Methodist Church - Tuesday 21st May
2.30 — 4.30pm
Admission £1 includes tea and biscuits
Table Tennis, Cards, Dominoes and Kurling…
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You can loan an energy monitor, free of charge, from your local libraries in Calderdale. Act now to reduce your energy costs and protect yourself against future price rises.
An energy monitor will show you:
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Wednesday 29 May – Come visit us… After finishing the Day Hospice extension in 2012, Overgate Hospice would like to show you round the new facilities and let you know what they've got planned next! At Overgate Hospice in Elland, 7pm. Tea and coffee will be provided. Book your place: 01422 387121 or email: fundraising@overgatehospice.nhs.uk
Sunday 16 June – Summer Mountain Bike Challenge…
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Learn how to grow your own vegetables and feel the benefits of green exercise.
Weekly sessions Tuesdays 1pm -3pm
Pellon allotments, Stretchgate Lane, Halifax HX2 0EU
Please ring to book a place or for more information – Healthy Lifestyles team 01422 281529
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Wednesday 15 May, 1.00pm at Salvation Army, Pellon Lane, Halifax
Recovery in the Community is a new scheme that’s being developed focusing on developing community areas through volunteering. Whether you want to volunteer, give advice, or have an idea for a community project that you think would improve the local environment, we would like to hear from you. Why not come along to the open meeting and have your say or for more information contact Danny Metcalfe 07547016128.
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The special meeting of The Friends of Heath at Heath Training and Development Centre, Free School Lane HX1 2PT
All welcome - local residents, building users, staff, parents, grandparents, guardians, teachers, Heath Old Boys, community group members, interested observers etc…
Find out more about:
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April 9, 2013 in Calderdale-wide
Tagged community, Information, services, support, work
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April 8, 2013 in Calderdale-wide, Todmorden, Hebden Bridge and Mytholmroyd
Tagged Alzheimer's, Art, classes, Craft, dementia, mental health
Making the right moves to beat Parkinson’s Disease in Calderdale
Local people will be marking Parkinson’s Awareness Week (PAW) with a unique celebration of dance, movement and live music.
The Halifax and District Branch of Parkinson’s UK is inviting anyone affected by Parkinson’s, along with family, friends and carers, to a Dance Taster this Saturday (13 April). A pilot project to explore the physical and emotional benefits of moving to music begins the following Thursday (18 April), right in the middle of PAW.
Community dance worker Natalie Speake says there’s never been anything like it in the region before for people affected by Parkinson’s Disease.
“This is something of a first for Calderdale and the fact it is happening is wonderful news for anyone affected by Parkinson’s in the region. A growing body of research is showing that dance can help people with Parkinson’s in lots of ways. Greater ease in moving, increases confidence and – just as important – can be a lot of fun.”
Natalie says no previous experience is necessary. All you need to bring with you to any of the sessions is a willingness to move.
The project is part of a wider initiative with Local Arts Company Verd de Gris called Changing landscapes which aims to develop and deliver uplifting and creative sessions for older people across Calderdale. The project has received active support from the Halifax and District Branch of Parkinson’s UK and is funded partly by NHS Calderdale and South West Yorkshire NHS Foundation Trust.
“It is hoped that we will be able to make this something very special so that it will carry on into the future and continue to bring a better quality of life to those affected by Parkinson’s.”
The Dance Taster will start at 2pm on Saturday 13 April at Elim Church Hall, Hall Street, Halifax.
The 10 week pilot project sessions will run weekly from Thursday 18 April at the New Town Hall in Hebden Bridge, 11am-12.30pm.
For further information or comment Natalie Speake can be contacted on 077 2345 2673.
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Tagged Dancing, keep fit, Afternoon, classes, Parkinson's
