Tag Archives: environment

‘Adopt a Length’ of the canal in Calderdale

Posted on November 17, 2011 by

Calderdale Council, British Waterways and Upper Calder Valley Renaissance are launching a new volunteer programme called Adopt a Length, to encourage local people to look after their canal. Residents, community groups, schools and companies are being invited to adopt a … Continue reading →

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Green volunteering awards

Posted on November 10, 2011 by

Do you know someone who’s campaigned tirelessly to protect a patch of green space? What about someone who inspires others to do something for nature? Do you work with groups that have made lots of noise to champion green spaces … Continue reading →

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Nominate a Young Achiever (16-25 yrs)

Posted on November 2, 2011 by

Do you know an exceptional young person who is dedicated to improving the arts, environment, community or sports and inspires others? Make sure they get the recognition they deserve by nominating them for a Young Achiever Award celebrating young people, … Continue reading →

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Friends of Hebden Bridge Station

Posted on September 12, 2011 by

Come along to Friends of Hebden Bridge Station working parties to help existing volunteers with gardening, litter collection and generally keeping the station neat and tidy. Saturday 17th September at 2-3pm  Thursday 29th September at 6-7pm  Saturday 15th October at 2-3pm … Continue reading →

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Imagine if Calderdale’s Energy Future was in your hands.

Posted on September 2, 2011 by

5.30-9pm, 14th September  2011, Eureka!, Discovery Road, Halifax HX1 2NE 17:30 – 18:00   Hot Food and Registration 18:00 – 20:00   Speakers and workshops How do you see Calderdale’s energy future, what would you do or change? Will it be maximising … Continue reading →

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Sowerby Bridge Canal Cleanup: Thurs 1st Sept 10am.

Posted on August 30, 2011 by

Following on from the last successful clean-up, a further day has been arranged on the Rochdale Canal – this time at the Wharf, to   spruce up the area in time for the town’s annual Rushbearing Festival. No experience necessary, all … Continue reading →

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12th Aug Canal Action Day (Sowerby Bridge)

Posted on August 5, 2011 by

Calder Future are supporting an action day with British Waterways to spruce up the Rochdale Canal towpath at Sowerby Bridge. The event is Friday 12th meeting at Tuel Lane Lock at 10am (see the attached flyer ). More information is available from the Volunteer … Continue reading →

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Volunteers needed in Todmorden for clear up.

Posted on July 27, 2011 by

Sunday 7th August  -  Todmorden Working Mens Social Club  (on Burnley Road behind Lidl) needs volunteers to attend from 2pm to help tidy up the outside areas of the club. There also be a BBQ for those who help, weather permitting.  

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Community Spaces Funding Session

Posted on July 6, 2011 by

A session exploring the improvements that can be made to outdoor spaces and community buildings which incorporate environmental benefits. ON: 14th July 2011 from 10.00am-1.00pm at Voluntary Action Calderdale Is your organisation currently undertaking some environmental work, or wishing to develop an … Continue reading →

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Tree Planting in Calderdale

Posted on October 5, 2010 by

People can join Treesponsibility on regular tree planting days during autumn /winter.  There are 11,000 trees to plant by February so come along and play your part.  Planting days for Autumn 2010 are: October – Sat 9th, Sun 10th, Weds, 13th, … Continue reading →

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