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>>
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>>
