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>>
Category Archives: Community volunteers
Residents in the Upper Valley of Calderdale, have the chance to discuss future plans for the area, at the Upper Calder Valley Renaissance 10th anniversary exhibition and conference. The Upper Calder Valley Renaissance (UCVR) was the first project anywhere in the UK to tackle the challenging and complex job of transforming an entire valley. Since… read more … about Celebrating the past and looking to the future of the Upper Calder Valley>>
Voluntary and community groups in Calderdale are being encouraged to apply for a share of the Council’s cultural objectives fund or larger grants before applications close in October. The Council is working hard to get more and more people involved in our great local arts and culture, especially as part of its drive to continue… read more … about Cash boost for community projects>>
A community project to bring the Rochdale Canal to life has taken the crown in a national award recognising fantastic work to transform the country’s historic canals and rivers. Towpath improvements, unique artwork, engaging signage, stunning wildflowers and canal-side events have helped make the Rochdale Canal and its surrounding area an exciting place to live,… read more … about Top award for community canal project>>
Calderdale Council, five local bowling clubs and the Friends of Centre Vale Park are working together to secure the future of the bowling pavilion in the popular Todmorden park. The Council is keen to make sure people continue to enjoy bowling there, and in response to concerns from the bowling clubs and Friends group about… read more … about Plans roll forward for bowling in Centre Vale Park>>
Calderdale Council is developing new opportunities for social enterprises, local businesses and voluntary organisations to grow and develop. The ‘Social Investment, Creating Big Potential in Calderdale’ event has been organised by Calderdale Council, with Key Fund and the Community Foundation for Calderdale, for social ventures and community enterprises looking for investment and advice. The Community… read more … about Investment opportunities for local organisations>>
The latest round of small grants funding for community groups and projects has been announced, with Calderdale Council allocating thousands of pounds to help local organisations. Calderdale Council’s Small Grants panel meets four times a year and gives out one-off grants of up to £3,000 for voluntary and community sector projects that help achieve the… read more … about Small grants making a big difference>>
Calderdale youngsters have been taking on new challenges, meeting new friends and making a difference in the community as part of a scheme to build their skills for work and life. 41 teenagers have raised nearly £1000 for local charities over the past four weeks by taking part in the National Citizen Service (NCS) through Calderdale… read more … about Youngsters make their mark on community>>
The Calderdale Food and Support Drop-In Centre at New Ebenezer Church, Halifax, helps to feed some of our most vulnerable members of society through handing-out around 150 food parcels, each week. The Church has been used as a food bank and crisis centre since 2009, and is run by Christians Together Calderdale. It has been… read more … about Increased space to extend support>>