New creative classes for those living with dementia or having memory problems

verd-de-gris still need your help!

 

Call out for volunteers!
Are you looking to do something positive for you and for others in 2015?
verd de gris creative arts are looking to recruit new volunteers for 2015 – our creative dementia sessions will be running every week in Hebden Bridge and Halifax in the New Year. No experience is necessary, but we are looking for people who are committed to a compassionate way of being and can offer some time to help us in this ground-breaking work.
Our positive and uplifting sessions take inspiration from the landscape and seasonal change surrounding us. Our simple arts activities create beautiful results: poems that connect us to each other, simple songs with beautiful melodies that are a joy to sing!
This is an opportunity to volunteer / gain experience with one of the leading companies working in arts and health: verd de gris have worked with some of the foremost practitioners in creative dementia care and have a national reputation for excellence.

If you would like to find out more please contact Jeff @ jeff.vdg@btinternet.com or Sharon @ 07598387772

 

 

New exciting volunteering opportunity

 

Hi everyone! Award-winning verd de gris are looking for new volunteers to join expanding creative dementia sessions in Hebden Bridge and Halifax!
Tuesday afternoons from 2pm Hebden Bridge Town Hall.
Halifax day and venue to be confirmed …
“A very rewarding happy 2 hours for all, bringing laughter joy and friendship to a small circle of those who need our support.” From Ruth, vdg volunteer  Please share …
Email: jeff.vdg@btinternet.com
Phone Sharon: 07598387772

Dementia Awareness Week May 19th – 23rd.

Please share this and pass on to highlight the benefits that creativity can have, for those living with dementia; and support the Alzheimer’s market place events in Hebden Bridge Town Hall on Friday morning and at the Maurice Jagger centre on Friday afternoon.

Creative Arts Sessions for people with dementia and memory problems

New Dementia Cafe for Illingworth

Health and Housing event – NOT just for professionals

 

Calderdale Council and NHS Calderdale invite you to a free half day event looking at the way housing can play a major role in the health and wellbeing of older people. To be held at The Shay Stadium, on Thursday March 29th from 9.45 – 3.30pm and includes a free lunch.
For further details or to confirm your place, please contact Stephanie Furness, stephanie.furness@calderdale.gov.uk or call 01422 392651 or click here

New Gallery planned for Victorian mill complex

For further information about the Artworks, click on the link on the right hand side of the page, under Local Groups and Organisations.

 

Looking after Me – a course for carers

If you’re caring for a friend, partner or relative, you may be interested in the range of services offered by Calderdale Carers Project. Among these is a popular and successful course called Looking After Me (see poster below). The next course starts on Wednesday 29th February in Halifax.

To find out more or book a place please ring Wendy/Lesley on 01422 369101 or email enquiries@calderdale-carers.co.uk

Support for carers

Did you know the Alzheimer’s Society run local support groups for people who care for someone with dementia?

• Does a family member, friend or neighbour live with dementia? Either living at home or in residential care.
• Would you like to come and meet other people who are looking after someone living with dementia ?
• Would you like to speak with a highly trained and qualified Dementia Support Worker?

If you answered YES to one or more of the above statements then come and join us. Or if you know someone who you think might benefit, do pass this information on.

Contact Wendy MacDonald on 01422 352789 or 07803 115370 for more information.

Registered Charity No. 296645 Organisation No. 2115499

 

Dementia Cafe, Hebden Bridge

Calderdale Alzheimer’s Society has started a new fortnightly afternoon drop-in in Hebden Bridge

Do you live with Dementia ?

• Would you like to come and meet other people & share experiences or simply have a chat with a cup of Tea or Coffee & cakes?
• Would you like to speak with a highly trained & qualified Dementia Support Worker?

If you answered YES to one or more of the above statements then come and join us at  Hebden Bridge Methodist Church, Market Street, Hebden Bridge, HX7 6EU.

We are offering a new friendly social setting for people affected by dementia and their carer. Every second and fourth Tuesday of the month 2:00pm-4:00pm, starting 10th January 2012. Admission £2.00 (this includes all refreshments)

If you would like further information or would like to volunteer please contact Joanne Duffy on 01422 352789.

Calderdale Home Safety Forum event in Mytholmroyd

Are you safe in your home

Our next event will be at Mytholmroyd Community Centre on Weds 19th October (from 10.00am to 2.00pm).
We’ve got around 18 organisations attending so far, including: Fire, Police and Ambulance services, Age UK, Pennine Housing, Falls Prevention Team, Calderdale Council’s Adaptation and Handyperson service, Upbeat, Calderdale Carers Project, Mental Health Team and many more. 
As usual, free admission and a hot drink will be available to all. We have a local Mother & Toddler group selling sandwiches + home made cakes and biscuits, at a small cost, to raise a little money for their group.
There is a very large car park immediately in front of the venue with ground level access, via the front entrance, to the main hall which we will be using.
There is already a lot of publicity work going on. In addition to a large advert of the front page of the local newspaper, we already have posters up in local shops and businesses + mentions on various local websiites. We have also managed to persuade the Calder Valley Club in Mytholmroyd to bring their regular Weds members along, in their mini bus, for morning coffee and a look around.
Judith Guy
Carer Development Worker + Chair of Calderdale Home Safety Forum
Calderdale Carers Project, Suite 3 Rimani House 12-14 Hall Street Halifax. HX1 5BD 
Telephone:  01422 369101

Over 50’s Activity Showcase

Over 50s Activity Showcase: Northbridge Leisure Centre, Halifax Wednesday 5th October 2011. 10am til 4pm
Calderdale’s over 50s will be treated to an extravaganza of activities & choice when the ‘Showcase of activities for over 50s’ in Calderdale is launched on the 5th October 2011 at Northbridge Leisure Centre.

Make your voice heard on mental health and wellbeing issues in Calderdale

Monthly Alzeheimers Carer’s Support group starting

The Alzheimer’s Society is starting meetings for carers on the third Thursday of the month at it’s new premises – above Barclays Bank Fourth Floor, 39-41 Commercial Street, Halifax   HX1 1BE

An opportunity to meet other carers of people with memory problems.The chance to meet other carers in the same situation. An opportunity to talk about difficult issues. Gain information and support in a friendly and informal environment.

For further details, please call Alzheimer’s Society, Calderdale Services on 01422 352789 and ask for Wendy

click on the link for a poster Alzheimer’s Carer Support group poster