Food and Support Drop-in

Christmas Arrangements

Anyone wishing to help out on Christmas Day should contact Christine Henderson on 07547 555380 or via the Gathering Place as soon as possible.

• On Saturday 19th December The Food and Support Drop In will be open as usual for parcels and deliveries.
• The Food and Support Drop In we will also be open from 8am – 1pm for deliveries on Christmas Eve and New Years Eve and then as usual on Saturday 2^nd January 10am – 11:45am.
• Please note the Food and Support Drop In WILL NOT be open on Boxing Day. Instead it will open on Christmas Day at the Gathering Place from 1pm to 2pm when we will be giving out emergency food parcels.
• The Banqueting Table will be open on Tuesday 22^nd December and Thursday 24^th December then closed the following week. It will reopen on Tuesday 5^th January.
• On Christmas Day we are holding a Christmas Lunch starting at 12noon for all those who would be alone or cannot afford their own Christmas Meal at the Gathering Place.
• The Gathering Place will be closed from Boxing Day until Monday 4^th January
• The Winter Shelter will commence on Monday 4^th January

Donations

Priorities: tinned rice pudding, tinned fruit, tinned potatoes, other tinned vegetables, tinned meals, pasta sauce, sweet and savoury sandwich fillings, coffee and tin openers.

They also need new underwear, socks, gloves, bath towels, waterproof boots, trainers, deodorant, shampoo, shower gel and washing up liquid.

They are trying to cut down on the large number of ‘throw-away’ carrier bags they use each week by giving people reusable shopping bags (e.g. bags for life) and asking them to bring them each time they visit the Drop-in.

The Drop-in is open for deliveries every Thursday between 9am-1pm and every Saturday morning between 9-11.30am. These are the times they need volunteers for the Drop-in. They also need people to help clean up after the doors close at 11.45am on Saturdays.

If you wish to help at all, please get in touch or visit them:

The Food and Support Drop In, C/o The Gathering Place, 1 St James Road, Halifax, HX1 1YS.

Telephone: 01422 647390

Email: fooddropin@gmail.com

Christmas Coffee Morning at Todmorden Central Methodists Church

Festive Friday Shopping Trips – 11 December

Christmas Carol Concert at Todmorden Unitarian Church

Noel Nostalgia – Cafe Culture Thursday 3 December 2pm at the Town Hall, Hebden Bridge

Calder Carol Festival Programme

Christmas Tree Festival 2015

Friends of Ryburn Christmas Fayre

Age UK Carol Concert

Calderdale Carers – Christmas Felicitations!

December 18 @ 12:30 pm – 3:30 pm

Calderdale Carers special Christmas carer’s event will take place on December 18th

There will be lunch, music, carol singing plus much more to begin the festive season…

Carers, Cared for’s and Former Carers are all welcome to join us!

Booking Essential to book please call 01422 369101

Wednesday December 18th at St Paul’s Church, Tower Hill, Sowerby Bridge from 12.30pm – 3.30pm

Calderdale Carers Project, Carers Support Group Christmas sessions

Halifax:

Calderdale Carers Project, Rimani House, Hall Street, Halifax, HX1 5BD

12:30 – 14:30 3rd December and 7th January

Lower Valley Group:

Brighouse Library, Halifax Road, Brighouse, HD6 2AF

13:30 – 15:30 5th December

Todmorden Group:

Todmorden Health Centre, Halifax Road, Todmorden, OL14 5RN

11:00 – 13:00 10th December and 14th January

Asian Carers Group (women only):

Calderdale Carers Project, Rimani House, Hall Street, Halifax, HX1 5BD

10:30 – 12:30 17th December and 21st January

Sowerby Bridge:

St Paul’s Church, Tower Hill, Sowerby Bridge, HX6 2EQ

13:00 – 15:00 18th December and 15th January

Free Scooter hire from Age UK Calderdale and Kirklees this Christmas

strong>Age UK Calderdale and Kirklees are offering free mobility scooter hire in the run up to Christmas from their Choices Centre shop in Halifax town centre. We would like to offer a helping hand to anyone who has difficulty getting around the shops to get their Christmas shopping done.

This special promotion starts on Saturday 8 and will run through to Saturday 22 December when mobility scooter and wheelchair hire will be absolutely free from the Age UK Calderdale and Kirklees.

You can find the Choices Centre at 4-6 Woolshops, Halifax HX1 1RJ.

To avoid disappointment, telephone to book your scooter 01422 399830.
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Reminder – Christmas film at Ryburn Valley High School

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PS: Don’t forget to let Karen know if you are going

Let’s celebrate Christmas together

Latest news from Illingworth’s LA Group

Illingworth and Bradshaw’s Local Activity Group have announced their December activity dates, showing when classes will be breaking for Christmas and start back in the new year.
You can find out what’s on when on our ‘What’s on’ page here.

As well as the regular programme of weekly activities, which includes art, Tai Chi, keep fit, Kurling, bridge and, trips and other tasters are also in the pipeline so if you’ve been thinking about trying something new for 2013, why not get in touch with LA Group?

Full details of what the group is up to can be found on their website, which is updated daily:
www.illingworthandbradshaw.btck.co.uk

Companionship at Christmas

Do you know someone who will be alone at Christmas?

Abbeyfield’s Companionship at Christmas scheme provides free festive lunches and overnight stays to older people who would otherwise be alone during the Christmas period.

For the third year running, Abbeyfield is inviting these people to spend time at an Abbeyfield house or care home for a free festive dinner or even an overnight stay – giving older people an alternative to spending the period alone throughout the holidays (24th December – 4th January).

The only requirements are that you are:

• Over 55
• Alone over Christmas
• Currently living independently

In Halifax, the scheme will be running at Ing Royd, which is in Savile Park, Halifax. (Click here to view on a map.)

If you are alone this Christmas or know someone who might be you can contact Abbeyfield on 0845 052 3553.

Reminder – Christmas film at Ryburn Valley High School

Get busy in Northowram

If you live in or near Northowram, you’ll be pleased to know there are lots of activities and classes for people over 50 taking place in the village. From zumba, yoga and pilates to choir, photography and luncheon clubs, there’s something for everyone. Click here to find out more.

Here are just a few classes:

‘Extend’ exercise class

Gentle exercise to music – suitable for all abilities – this is a new class that’s just started. A really friendly group with a cuppa at the end. 2.00 – 3.00 every Thursday. £1.50 per session. All welcome!

Young at Heart Club

A social group for over 55’s ,eeting every Monday, 9.30am to 12.30pm. We play a variety of games including table tennis, shuffle board, snooker and board games. £3.00 per session.

Flower Club

A fortnightly flower arranging group which runs twice a year in twelve-week blocks. You buy your own flowers and then of course take your arrangement home. Professionally tutored with three demonstrations each session and then at the next session you choose one of the arrangements to make yourself.  Venue: Northowram Methodist Church on Northowram Green. Next course: October 4th,11th & 25th, November 8th & 29th and December 13th – will be making Christmas arrangements amongst others. Cost: £24 payable at first session (works out at £4 per week).

For more information contact Sheena on Sheenmarian@aol.com.

You may also be interested in the new(ish!) Northowram village website which can be found here: www.northowram.org

Happy Christmas from the Crafty Club!

Illingworth’s Crafty Club wished everyone a very happy Christmas today as they celebrated with drinks and nibbles. We just had to share the lovely picture with you all!

The club is open throughout the festive season when many activities close, so if you fancy a cuppa, a laugh (and by the looks of it some lovely food) drop in – they meet every Wednesday, 10 til 12 at Illingworth Fire Station community room (round the back).

Overgate Hospice Choir annual Gala Concert at Halifax Minster

Overgate Hospice Choir is delighted to welcome the gifted young players of the Elland Silver Youth Band and conductor Samantha Harrison to the Choir’s popular carol concert on Saturday 17 December, 7pm at Halifax Minster, Causeway, Halifax (click here for a map).

Tickets available from 01422 345414 or email enquiries@overgatehospicehcoir.co.uk

Event begins at 7 pm
Admission: £10.00