The team at Calder Community Cares were busy throughout the Jubilee celebration. Over the 2nd & 3rd of June we made and packed afternoon teas for over 50 people, hosting an Afternoon Tea Party at Elphin Court in Mytholmroyd, with guests from nearby Elphaborough. The 3rd June was a fabulous…
Over the Easter weekend we delivered our Spring Surprise to 450 families, isolated and vulnerable individuals across the Calder Valley. We had over 850 eggs donated to us by Bam Nuttall which gave us plenty for our families, and we had over 300 handcrafted items made by our local…
Jan Lymer & Catriona Evans inside the new space. Calder Community Cares is excited to announce the opening of our Pop Up Shop in Hebden Bridge at the end of May 2022. We’re really grateful to Calderdale Metropolitan Borough Council for allowing us to use this building for the…
Hebden Bridge Arts Festival invites everyone to their Land Marks exhibition at Gibson Mill from 22-24th April. Hebden Bridge Arts Festival has been working with some fabulous, diverse groups over the last few months to create art work in various media on the theme of ‘land marks’ as…
Story Magic Theatre School are running a series of events including theatre, sports, fun & crafts during the upcoming Easter holidays. Monday – multisports, baking, percussion, singing Tuesday – Trip to Hardcastle Craggs Wednesday – Climbing, Baking, Drawing Thursday – Easter Egg Hunt, Drama – families…
Finding support? Getting Around? Struggling as a family? Denied your rights? Who Cares? Parasol is a Local Community Organising Hub in Calderdale which provides Advocacy, Research and Community organising as a means to inspire social justice. We are presenting findings of our Community research into the experiences of local…
A cookery project took place last Thursday at Todmorden College. Our photos show some of the preparation stages and delicious final products. This joint project between CCC and Pennine Crop Share provided families with access to yet another interesting and enjoyable community opportunity.Caroline Beardsmore, Co-op Pioneer We are honoured…
Over the last two years, Cargodale have helped CCC deliver over two thousand emergency Food Share parcels. For people isolating and unable to pick up their own parcels this service has been a lifeline. Now, two years on, Cargodale is continuing to support our Food Share operation by delivering our…
CCC is launching a Pay It Forwards scheme in conjunction with local, independent cafes. It will be possible to go into one of these cafes and pay forwards for an afternoon treat for families or members of our older generation. We are also preparing to deliver more acts of kindness…
Last year Bam Nuttall sponsored over three hundred surprise Easter bags each containing a luxury egg, a cheerful bunch of daffodils from Fleur De Lys, and a hand-made card from the children of local schools. This year we intend to exceed this number of bags as we now support…
CCC would like to acknowledge the great work that Noah’s Ark does. We are proud to collaborate with them and play a part in multiplying the great work they do. We thank Noah’s Ark for the extensive support given to the folk we have supported over the last two years.
CCC are thrilled to announce a new partnership with The Lofty Perch and Therapeutic Kneads. A bursary has been created by the wonderful inhabitants of The Perch, which enables up to ten people to each access two sessions of a holistic treatment of their choice. Therapies on offer include body…
