Teenagers aren’t the only ones getting their GCSE results today. Adult learners across Calderdale are also finding out if they made the grade. Riyma Raziq, age 35 from Elland, is celebrating after getting an A* in GCSE maths and a B in English, which she studied at Calderdale Council’s Adult Learning Centre in Halifax. Riyma… read more … about Adult learner celebrates GCSE success>>
There are dozens of war memorials all over Calderdale. Many are in the places you’d expect, such as in parks and Churchyards, but others are in more unusual places. One of the more intriguing memorials is the Butchers’ Roll of Honour, which is in Halifax Borough Market. This plaque is on the wall towards… read more … about Discovering Calderdale’s ‘hidden’ memorials>>
Libraries in Calderdale are continuing commemorations for the centenary of the First World War, with events and displays highlighting different aspects of the War and life in Calderdale one hundred years ago. As part of this, the Central Library in Halifax is hosting the second in the series of World War One free lunchtime talks,… read more … about Expert to give talk on First World War>>
Calderdale Council’s People’s Commission will be holding the next public consultation event from 4pm – 6pm on Tuesday 19 August 2014 at Clay House, West Vale. Chair of the People’s Commission, Professor Andrew Kerslake said: “The public consultation events we have held so far have given us the opportunity to hear about people’s own experiences… read more … about The People’s Commission wants to hear from West Vale residents>>
Sport is big news this summer. If you’ve been inspired by the Commonwealth Games, the Tour de France or the World Cup to try a new sport or to improve your fitness, there’s never been a better time to visit one of Calderdale Council’s Fitness Centres. Plus, if you join now, there’s the extra special… read more … about Get fit, have fun, save money>>
We’re now well into the school summer holidays, the time when children and parents are looking for entertaining ways to fill the last few weeks of freedom from the classroom. Luckily there are plenty of activities happening in Calderdale that will make the time fly by, whatever the gloriously unpredictable Yorkshire weather throws at us! … read more … about Family fun and fitness this summer>>
The second public meeting of Calderdale Council’s People’s Commission will take place at 1.30pm – 3.30pm on Wednesday 13 August 2014 at Halifax Town Hall. The Commission has an evidence gathering panel which includes Councillors from the Council’s three main political parties, and an independent Chair, Professor Andrew Kerslake, an Associate Director of the Institute… read more … about Play your part in the People’s Commission>>
Health improvements and savings worth £2.3 million could be made in Calderdale if proposed changes to tobacco packaging are introduced, Public Health England (PHE) research has revealed. In June 2014, the Department of Health published draft changes to the regulations on tobacco packaging, including cigarettes and hand-rolling tobacco, for consultation. These include new… read more … about Standardised tobacco packaging can save lives and boost local economies>>
The First World War affected cities, towns and villages all over the country, and Calderdale is no exception. Many people who were not in active service found new ways to help the war effort, and many buildings were used for different purposes. There are sites all over Calderdale that played a key part in World… read more … about Spring Hall in the First World War>>
