National Libraries Day is just around the corner, and Calderdale libraries have lots of great activities planned to celebrate. Saturday 7 February is National Libraries Day. This annual event celebrates libraries and highlights the free services and opportunities available, and the joy that a library membership can bring. If you’re looking to keep the children… read more … about Show your support for National Libraries Day>>
Local heroes who have made a big difference to their communities have been recognised by Calderdale Council at an award ceremony at Halifax Town Hall. The Calderdale Citizen of the Year event, run by the Council, celebrated individuals, groups and organisations who go the extra mile to support local people – from tireless voluntary work… read more … about 18-year-old Kirsty is Calderdale’s Citizen of the Year>>
Families living in poverty will be given a helping hand thanks to new services offering practical and emotional support. Calderdale Council is about to award more than £100,000 to local voluntary organisations so they can launch new projects to help tackle family poverty. A variety of organisations bid for money from the Council’s Child Poverty… read more … about Support for families living in poverty>>
Christmas is over, and although the decorations might be up for a while longer, many will be thinking about how to get rid of the Christmas tree. In the UK approximately 250 tonnes of Christmas trees that could have been recycled are simply thrown out after Christmas. At Ogden Water nature reserve, outside Halifax, they… read more … about A tree-mendous recycling idea>>
Work is in full swing to boost facilities at Centre Vale Park in Todmorden. Todmorden Development Board, which includes Calderdale Council Cabinet Members, Todmorden Town Councillors and local ward Councillors, is committed to maintaining the high quality that has repeatedly earned the park its prestigious Green Flag Award. The Council and the Friends of Centre… read more … about Park improvements in full swing>>
Nearly £1 million is about to be awarded to voluntary and community groups to support work with the sector, to reduce crime and help boost local arts and culture. This is after almost 30 organisations bid for grants from Calderdale Council in its latest round of funding applications. It was an extremely competitive process with… read more … about Funding boost for community projects>>
Residents in Calderdale are being asked to spare some time to help transform young people’s lives. Calderdale Council is looking for volunteers to support its work with children and young people in a range of services aimed at giving them the best possible start in life. Whether it’s helping out at a youth club, befriending… read more … about Volunteer and make a difference>>
Ambitious plans for a biennial Yorkshire Festival of art and culture starting in 2016 have been announced today. The ten year plan, which will see major headlining commissions in a programme which has public participation at its heart, has been announced on the day a report reveals that this summer’s cultural festival accompanying the Yorkshire… read more … about Grand Depart Festival kickstarts new Festival for Yorkshire>>
Goosey goosey gander, where shall I wander? If you want to catch a glimpse of some exciting new artwork, then Hebden Bridge is the answer, as life-size woven willow goose sculptures have swooped down to Old Gate. It’s thanks to the hard work of young volunteers involved in Calderdale Council’s Community Taskforce, which gives young,… read more … about Youngsters spread their wings to create goose sculptures>>
