Calderdale schools are gearing up for the Tour de France, with 20 schools in the east of the borough taking part in their own Tour de ECLC (East Calderdale Learning Community). On Monday 23 and Tuesday 24 June, 31 teachers, head teachers and school staff, will be cycling 24.88 miles, stopping off at 20 schools,… read more … about Schools saddle up>>
One in four people will suffer from a mental health problem at some point in their lives. As part of Mental Health Awareness Week, King Cross Library near Halifax held a free ‘Books on Prescription’ event, on Thursday 15 May, from 7pm until 8pm, called Overcoming Anxiety and Depression. At the event, award winning author… read more … about Books on Prescription – Talking about mental health>>
From Todmorden to Japan and New Zealand…everyone wants a taste of Calderdale Council’s community growing scheme. The scheme makes it easier for people to work together to create spaces where they can grow their own fruit and veg. It was launched as a pilot in Todmorden in March, to build on the success of Incredible… read more … about Calderdale’s community growing scheme goes global>>
On Sunday 6 July, the eyes of the world will be on Calderdale, as the Tour de France cycles through the region. To make sure the day goes as smoothly as possible, Calderdale Council has put a number of plans in place to allow residents and visitors who are interested in the race to plan… read more … about Not your average day>>
Motorists in Mytholmroyd are being advised that a section of New Road in the town will be subject to evening closures for five days so that essential repairs can be carried out to the carriageway. The works, which are being managed by Amey on behalf of Calderdale Council, will take place from Monday 19… read more … about Evening closures for road improvements>>
Issued on behalf of Foster4Yorkshire. People in West Yorkshire will have the opportunity to find out about the positive impact of foster caring at two information events to be held in Leeds and Ainley Top during Foster Care Fortnight (12-25 May). The informal drop-in events, which are being hosted by joint council-led initiative, Foster4Yorkshire, are… read more … about Change a life and Foster4Yorkshire>>
Joint press release from Calderdale Council and the NSPCC Expectant parents in Calderdale will be offered the chance to take part in a ground breaking Coping with Crying programme to help them prepare for the stress of looking after a newborn crying baby. New parents can sometimes struggle to soothe their baby and it’s one… read more … about Council supports parents Coping with Crying>>
With just three months to go until the launch of the new exhibition at Bankfield Museum (Halifax) for the First World War centenary, we take a glimpse into the role of Angela Clare who is heading up the exciting project. Since July 2013, Angela and the museum team have been busy getting the exhibition ready… read more … about Angela uncovers wartime stories and hidden treasures for new exhibition>>
Calderdale Council took to the streets of Halifax on Tuesday 29 April, in advance of the up and coming Hand Hygiene Day on Monday 5 May. We wash our hands every day and don’t think anything of it, but many of us have witnessed people either not washing their hands enough, or not at all… read more … about How clean are your hands?>>
