Calderdale care home residents and those in supported living have been getting active with help from the Council’s Better Living Service. A pilot project in five services in the borough called Motivation to Move, saw people who use the services working with the staff and Better Living Service trainers, to take part in an six… read more … about Getting the Motivation to Move>>
Visitors to the iconic Gibbet in Halifax will soon be able to learn more about its history, thanks to a new heritage information board being unveiled on Saturday 2 February. At the junction of Gibbet Street and Bedford Street, a short walk from Halifax town centre, stands a non-working replica of the Gibbet, similar to… read more … about New Gibbet sign makes the cut>>
A petition calling for the electrification of the Calder Valley line has been launched by Calderdale Council as part of its campaign for greater investment in the service. After months of misery, the Council is asking commuters to pledge their support for change by signing the online petition at www.calderdale.gov.uk/electricvalley Commuters, businesses and visitors can… read more … about Sign up for #electricvalley>>
With 100 days to go until the fifth edition of the Tour de Yorkshire, Welcome to Yorkshire has revealed the top 10 qualities they are searching for when recruiting Tour Makers. They are looking for people who are: Passionate about Yorkshire Welcoming Reliable Friendly Fun Organised Approachable Caring Enthusiastic Energetic This year’s race takes place… read more … about Have you got what it takes to be a Tour de Yorkshire tour maker?>>
A memorial bench dedicated to Halifax-born Ralph Fox, who died in the Spanish Civil War, has been moved to Halifax Town Hall. The bench was originally placed at Bull Green, and then moved to The Piece Hall before more recently being situated at Manor Heath Park. It has now been permanently moved to Halifax Town… read more … about Memorial bench moved to Halifax Town Hall>>
An innovative animation, specifically designed to safeguard children in West Yorkshire from exploitation and abuse, is due to premiere at the National Science and Media Museum in Bradford. Funded by the West Yorkshire Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) Mark Burns-Williamson through £36,000 of grant money, it sees its first official screening on Monday 21 January… read more … about Animation premieres to tackle child exploitation>>
Visitors to The Piece Hall were given an insight into autism on Thursday 10 January, as the Autism Reality Experience was brought to Halifax to raise awareness of the condition. This provided members of the public and professionals with some insight of the sensory overload experienced by people with conditions on the autistic spectrum, and… read more … about The Autism Reality Experience comes to The Piece Hall>>
January can be a challenging month for some people; with wintry weather, dark nights and credit card bills beginning to arrive after Christmas. The third Monday in January is often called ‘Blue Monday’ and is sometimes referred to as one of the most difficult days of the year. It’s important to realise that help is… read more … about Don’t be blue on Monday>>
A major milestone in the Calderdale Together Investment Partnership has restored a Brighouse man’s independence. Steven Titterington and his family have moved into one of 10 new homes on Beechwood Park in Bailiff Bridge. The Bradford Road development was built by Together Housing Group in partnership with Calderdale Council and is also supported through a… read more … about New year, new future for Brighouse family>>
