Pilates Classes at Wadsworth Community Centre & Hebden Bridge Town Hall

Wednesdays 1.30pm – 2.30pm at Hebden Bridge Town Hall

Thursdays 9.30am – 10.30am at Wadsworth Community Centre

 

Walking Football comes to Calderdale

New! Autumn walk-it timetable

Guided walk on Rochdale Canal

Exciting new activity starting during Parkinson’s week

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.

GupShup goes Creative – new programme of events for March – May

More exciting new activities for GupShup

Fit for Anything in Mount Tabor and Pellon

Great news! Pellon-based 50+ group High Five have organised another of their popular Fit for Anything days, with a wide range of healthy activities that anyone can try. This time it’s at Mount Tabor church, and taster sessions include yoga, Kurling, Zumba, barn dancing and parachute play. With all of these activities, you can take part or simply watch. Refreshments will also be served and you’ll have a chance to find out more about High Five and what they offer and all for just £2 per person.

Fit for Anything

Wednesday, 1st February starting at 1.00. All welcome!

Mount Tabor Methodist Church (click here for a map).

PROGRAMME:

• 1-00 pm Kurling / Gentle Exercise     
• 1-15 pm Kurling / Gentle Exercise
• 1-30pm Yoga with Mary —- Bring a mat if you have one 
• 2-00pm Zumba                                                          
• 2-15 Parachute Play                                    
• 2-40 Refreshments & announcements
• 3-00 Barn Dancing  (if you have any energy left!)
• 4-00 Home time!
  

  A Tai Chi demonstration at High Five's recent Afternoon Tea

Bailiff Bridge over – 50’s activities

At a loose end on Wednesday mornings?
Want to meet new friends, socialise and have fun?
Then come down to Bailiff Bridge Community Centre and join our Tai Chi and Dancing classes. Both are suitable for beginners. Tai Chi runs from 10 – 11am and following refreshments, the dancing class is from 11.30am until 12.30pm. The cost for each class is £3 per session but if you decide to do both, then the total cost is reduced to £5.50. There is ample free parking and easy access to main bus routes.

For more information call Julia on 01484 717808/ 07545 171730
Bailiff Bridge Community Centre, Victoria Road, Bailiff Bridge, HD6 4DX

New outdoor gym at Manor Heath

Keeping fit outdoors is now a walk in the park thanks to a new outdoor gym at Manor Heath Park. The facility offers free, all-year access to fitness equipment within a public environment for people of a wide range of ages and abilities.The new outdoor gym equipment includes items that assist people with tai chi, pull ups, abdominal exercises, tricep dips, stretches, chest press and lateral pull downs.
The facility was officially opened on Friday 16th December by the Mayor of Calderdale, Cllr Nader Fekri, and Irene Clarke, a member of the Council’s Upbeat scheme who is recovering from a stroke and with the help of Upbeat, has improved her health and general wellbeing significantly. The Upbeat team, who help people who have been referred to their 10 week exercise programme to live a healthier lifestyle, were on hand at the opening to demonstrate how to use the equipment.The equipment is located in Manor Heath Park, opposite the children’s play area, next to the Flutterbites Café.
Calderdale Council’s Cabinet member for Communities, Cllr Pauline Nash, said:
“The outdoor gym is a welcome addition to the wide variety of facilities available at Manor Heath Park.
The outdoor gym has been funded through the Healthy Towns Programme, which aims to make Halifax a healthy town through regeneration, inclusion and fun”.
Director of Public Health for Calderdale, Dr Graham Wardman, said:
“Our aim with the outdoor gym is to encourage more people to get out in their local area and moving more. It’s something new and a good starting point for those who want to get fit. Being based in the local community should make it easier to access and people can use the facilities when they’re out walking the dog or playing with their children”.

New year, new you in Illingworth and Bradshaw

21st December 2011: Illingworth and Bradshaw Neighbourhood Scheme have launched their new year programme. There’s something for everyone, with a new chess class and board games club, table tennis and new-look keep fit, as well as old favourites including Tai Chi, painting and of course the popular Crafty Club. New people are always given a warm welcome, so don’t be shy, try something new! Materials are provided.

UPDATE: Visit www.illingworthandbradshaw.btck.co.uk for the latest programme.

Illingworth Keep Fit – now on Tuesday mornings!

Autumn/winter programme for Illingworth and Bradshaw

The Illingworth and Bradshaw Neighbourhood Scheme has a new programme. Take a look at the programme below, or click to download the IBNS Bulletin Nov 2011.

Craft group	Wednesdays 10 – 12	Illingworth Fire Station community room, Keighley Road	Cardmaking, knitting, crochet, patchwork, rug-making…bring your own or use our materials!
Watercolour painting	Thursdays 11.30 – 1	St John’s Church Hall, Pavement Lane, Bradshaw	Professional tuition on alternate weeks. Suitable for all abilities! £2.50 per week.
Tai Chi	Thursdays 10 – 11	St John’s Church Hall, Pavement Lane, Bradshaw	Gentle exercises to improve strength, balance and flexibility. Suitable for all. Can be done standing or seated. £2.50.
‘Next Steps’ computer class	Wednesdays  10 – 11.30	‘The Zone’, Whitehill School, Occupation Lane	***BOOKING ESSENTIAL*** A basic course covering word processing, internet searching/shopping and email. Starts 9th November. £15 for 6 weeks.
Keep fit	Tuesdays 10 – 11	Illingworth Moor Methodist Church	Not too hard…but not too easy! An aerobic class where you can push yourself as hard as you wish. All welcome. £2.50. STARTS 8th NOVEMBER
Please phone the Neighbourhood Schemes team on 01422 393794 for term dates and more information about these activities

GupShup joins Beech Hill J&I school for a pre-Eid celebration

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.

GupShup is back!

Following our fantastic Eid celebration, activities are resuming at GupShup. Fopr more information contact the Neighbourhood Schemes Team on 01422 393794 or e-mail nst.admin@calderdale.gov.uk

Keep Fit class starting in Illingworth

A Keep Fit class for people over 50 will be starting in Illingworth at the end of September as part of the local Neighbourhood Scheme programme. After taster sessions proved really popular, eight further weeks have been organised to see how the class goes in the longer term.

Fridays 10 – 11

Whitehill School, Occupation Lane, Illingworth

£2.50 per session. Tea and coffee at 11 (served by the pupils!)

Starts Friday 23rd September and running til 25th November

School closed for half term 28th Oct and 4th Nov.

Please note, this will be in the lower hall – the entrance is at the lower end of the school (not the upper end where some of you have been coming to classes so far). There is a visitors’ car park which you can use. Come through the lower gates and the entrance is the double doors straight ahead of you.

The classes are aimed at a wide range of abilities and are gently aerobic in nature – the instructor will offer you options to ensure that you exercise as gently or as hard as you prefer. Please ensure that you consult your doctor if you are aware of any condition or other reason that exercise may pose a risk to your health.

Classes for the over-50s in Southowram and Bank Top just got bigger and better!

Starting on Monday 5th September for 8 weeks, 2 new classes will be taking place at Southowram Community Centre. From 1.00 -2.30pm, there will be a Visual Arts class, covering a whole range of activities and suitable for both beginners and those more experienced. This will be followed by the famous Neighbourhood Schemes cuppa. Tai Chi commences at 3 o’clock  for gentle exercise until 4.00pm.

But this is not all, for on Thursdays, again for 8 weeks, at St Anne in the Grove Community Room, Kurling and Wii will take place from 1.00 – 2.00pm. Refreshments follow and then Dancing from 2.30 – 3.30pm. The Dance sessions run the gamut from line to ballroom, so don’t worry if you haven’t got a partner.

If you have any questions, or would like any further information, then contact the Neighbourhood Schemes Team on 01422 393704, or e-mail nst.admin@calderdale.gov.uk

Each class costs £2.50 per session, payable on the day, and is suitable for all abilities. However, we would advise you to consult your doctor if you have any doubts about your ability to undertake physical exercise.

GupShup takes a holiday!

Our new scheme for South Asian Ladies (SALs) is taking a break for Ramadam. After a hectic schedule of ‘gentle’ exercise, crochet, Wii Fit and needlework, our ladies have more important things to concentrate on during August. But, we will back (where have I heard that before) in early September, with a late celebration for Eid and the activities starting a week later. Watch this space for further details.

New taster classes in Illingworth and Bradshaw!

After a couple of interesting meetings with Illingworth and Bradshaw residents, the team are putting together a programme of taster classes.

A provisional programme is shown below – please note, some sessions are still to be confirmed!

All sessions are to be held on Wednesdays. They are designed to be accessible for all abilities, so if you’re not sure if it’s for you, why not just come along and give it a go? For more information, please contact Beth Maiden or another member of the team on 01422 393794, or email beth.maiden@calderdale.gov.uk

Refreshments will be served from 11.00. For maps, click on the venue names. 

13th and 20th July	10 – 11	Keep fit	St John’s Church, Bradshaw
	11.30 – 1	Introduction to drawing
27th July and 3rd August	10 – 11	Tai Chi	Whitehill School, Illingworth
	11.30 – 1	Watercolour painting
10th and 17th August	10 – 11	Dancing	Whitehill School, Illingworth
	11.30 – 1	Art/craft (to be confirmed!)
24th and 31st August	10 – 11	Gentle yoga	Whitehill School, Illingworth
	11.30 – 1	Cardmaking

Click here to view the Illingworth taster sessions poster – July/August 2011