Planting The Seeds For Big Green Weekend 2010
The first planning meeting for the 2010 Big Green Weekend will take place at 3pm this Friday, 2nd October, at the Hole in T’Wall pub, next to the Packhorse Bridge in Hebden Bridge.
Feature Article: Reverend Billy & The Church Of Life After Shopping
It’s a perfectly ordinary day in a Liverpool city centre branch of Tesco. Customers clutching lunchtime snacks queue patiently in silence. Bored-looking cashiers scan sandwiches and salads on autopilot, daydreaming of clocking off and enjoying the sunshine outside.
Helping Hand For Calderdale's Young People
Young People in Calderdale are to be giving a helping hand in today’s very competitive job market. Those aged 16 to 19 and who are currently not in education, training or employment are being given the opportunity to meet with organisations who can help them to increase their skills, knowledge and qualifications.
Calderdale Readers’ and Writers’ Festival Launch
The Calderdale Readers’ and Writers’ Festival will be launched next week with a wealth of events for all ages and tastes. The launch is on Thursday, October 1st at Central Library in Halifax, with events at all Calderdale libraries throughout the month.
CMBC Launches ‘In the Can’ Competition
‘In the Can’ is a competition that has been launched to encourage young people to play their part in reducing road casualties among their peers. ‘In the Can’ challenges young people to make a road safety film suitable for use on the internet. The competition is open to anyone under the age of 21 years, working on their own or in teams, or on behalf of their school, college or university.
Report Highlights Waste Contract Procurement Issues
Calderdale Council’s Chief Executive, Owen Williams, says he will be suggesting to Members that they accept in full the recommendations of an independent report into the way in which the Council’s waste collection contract was awarded.
International Talk Like A Pirate Day 2009
Avast, me hearties! For the seventh year running, thousands of people around the world will be celebrating International Talk Like A Pirate Day on Saturday 19th September. And what was once just a goofy idea celebrated by a handful of friends has turned into an international phenomenon that shows no sign of letting up. From South Africa to the South Pole, from New York to the Pacific Northwest, many thousands have made the day their own personal excuse to party like pirates.
Get Your Hands On Calderdale's ‘Black Gold’
Calderdale Council will be giving away 200 tons of its popular ‘Black Gold’ compost at the next Big Heap event in Sowerby Bridge on Saturday 26 September. The Council’s parks and streetscene section will give away the compost to anyone who turns up at the Milner Royd site between 10am and 3pm.
Recent Articles
- Posted: 6 September 2010Brand New Swimming Pool For Sowerby Bridge
- Posted: 28 August 2010The Poetry School Is Coming To Calderdale
- Posted: 24 August 2010Ground-breaking New Drama About Ted Hughes
- Posted: 22 August 2010Input Sought On Council Budget Priorities
- Posted: 19 August 2010Big Heap's ‘Black Gold’ Compost Giveaway
- Posted: 16 August 2010HRH The Prince of Wales Coming To Calder Valley
- Posted: 12 August 2010Kirklees & Calderdale Face Homelessness Crisis
- Posted: 10 August 2010Crumb Launch Gourmet Cupcake Business
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