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).
Of all the times of the year not to be on your own, Christmas is right up there. There are plenty of examples of people and organisations opening their doors (and hearts) to those living on their own – but nowhere near enough.
To help combat that, national charity Abbeyfield is launching a nationwide campaign, Companionship at Christmas – a home-from-home alternative for older people wishing to spend the festive period with others. They are inviting members of local communities with elderly neighbours living alone, family members in need of respite support and those who plan to spend the Christmas period alone to get in touch with Abbeyfield.
They are offering overnight stays and Christmas lunches throughout the festive season (24th December – 4th January) across Abbeyfield houses nationally – totally free of charge.
Locally, Ing Royd, on Broomfield Avenue, Halifax (near the hospital) will be one of the properties serving lunches on Christmas day. If you know of someone who might benefit, get in touch by calling 0845 052 3553. Or visit www.abbeyfield.com/Pages/CompanionshipatChristmas.asp.
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Posted in Illingworth, Bradshaw and Holmfield
Tagged coffee morning, Craft, food, social, support
High Five
for over 50s in Pellon, Warley, Highroadwell Norton Tower and Wainstalls
at Mount Tabor Methodist Church
Mon Oct 24th 1-00 til 4-00
Fit for anything
Afternoon of gentle exercise
Free
Including:-Indoor Kurling, Parachute play, gentle Zumba, Barn Dancing, Seated Exercise, lots more and a light bite
Free car parking
Come and join the fun
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
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Posted in Todmorden, Hebden Bridge and Mytholmroyd
Tagged Alzheimer's, carers, dementia, event, exercise, food, social, support
High Five, the Pellon Neighbourhood Scheme, have a new programme out for Autumn/Winter, which is below.
And don’t forget there’s also the Ploughman’s Tea on Saturday 1st October…2pm at Mount Tabor Methodist Church (click here for a map)
| Tai Chi One | Mon 10.30 – 11.30 | Highgate church, Stretchgate Lane |
| Tai Chi Two | Mon 11.45 – 12.45 | Highgate church, Stretchgate Lane |
| Singing for fun | Mon 13.00 – 14.30 | Highgate church, Stretchgate Lane |
| Gentle Exercise | Tues 10.00 – 11.00 | Highgate church, Stretchgate Lane |
| Art | Thurs 11.30-13.00 | Pellon Network Centre, 53 Rye Lane |
| Walks | Weds- details of forthcoming walks to be discussed at each walk | 2pm from Pellon Network Centre, 53 Rye Lane |
For further information, you can contact High Five by email: pellonhighfive50@gmail.com or by phone: 07407 531 481
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Posted in Halifax, Pellon, Warley, Wainstalls and Mount Tabor area
Tagged Art, exercise, food, singing, social, Tai Chi, walking, watercolour painting
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Tagged carers, Craft, exercise, food, GupShup, knitting, mental health, sewing, social
Pellon’s Neighbourhood Scheme, High Five, are having another delicious get-together! After their very successful tea in August, the over 50s group have decided to plan another for Oct 1st .This will take the form of a Ploughman’s Tea, and will this time be held at Mount Tabor as High Five extend their reach.
There will be a cake stall, indoor Kurling, Gentle Exercise demo, our ever popular choir and Andrew Fearnley from Age UK bringing information on keeping safe & warm. Come along & see what kinds of activities we offer each week.
Saturday 1st October
2pm at Mount Tabor Methodist Church (click here for a map)
Oct 1st is National Older People’s Day
Tickets £3.00. Please book in advance to help us with catering. To reserve your ticket please contact High Five:
High Five invite you to High Tea
From 2-4pm at Mount Tabor Methodist Church, Mount Tabor Road, Halifax HX2 0UP on Saturday 1st October.
Sandwiches, cream tea, cakes, plus try your hand at Kurling – all for £ 3.00 a ticket!
Just turn up, or for more information or if you’d like to help out, you can contact High Five at pellonhighfive50@gmail.com or phone 07407 531 481.
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Neighbourhood Schemes 