FREE Family cooking sessions coming soon…
Have you signed up to NHP Energy levels?
We’re sending out invitations to people who’ve signed up to boost your energy and save your money.
We’ll be running 90 minute sessions where you can try out a number of energy saving recipes with taste and share at the end of the session, and take away your NHP Energy Levels Cook Book. Some sessions will be specially for families with children, others will be for adults, and young people.
Invitations will go out from 1 September – so get signed up to Energy Levels if you’d like a chance to come along to one of the sessions
which will happen on these days :
- Wednesday 13 September am – Ash Green Children’s Centre Mixenden , Upper Site
- Wednesday 13 September pm – Ash Green School Mixenden, Lower Site
- Wednesday 11 October – Northowram Children’s Centre Hub
- Wednesday 1 November – Wellholme Park Children’s Centre, Brighouse
- Tuesday 21 November twilight session – Men only ! – venue probably in North Halifax
- Wednesday 22 November – after school session – Illingworth Community Children’s Centre
If you would like to take part in one of the Family Cooking sessions be sure to sign up online here.
Beechwood Big Picnic a Big North Halifax Blast!
Our first ever Beechwood Big Picnic was a proper community event that wouldn’t have been the same without all the groups and services involved on the day.
The event was packed with activities and entertainment for all ages… even our canine friends got involved in the dog show.
Sun or rain such effort and hard work from a fab team and fab volunteers made the day!!
We met up again in August to reflect and evaluate, and to decide whether to aim for a 2nd Beechwood Picnic next year! Let us know what you think – anything that you particularly enjoyed, or what you think could have made the day even better!
See all our photos from the day here
ENERGY SAVING TOP TIP #3
Shrink your bills, not your clothes…
Did you know that 90% of a washing machine’s energy expenditure is spent on heating the water, so if you wash your clothes at 30-40 °C you can save a significant amount of money.
It’s hard to predict the exact amount of money you will save by lowering the temperature but according to the Energy Saving Trust washing clothes at 30 degrees uses around 40 per cent less electricity over a year than washing at higher temperatures.
You could also save a bit of money by having a go at making your own washing detergent… Find out how and have a go yourself…
It’s not all about washing though! Instead of using a dryer when it comes to drying your clothes why not try hanging them instead, accomplishing the same thing for free.
ENERGY BOOSTING TOP TIP #3
Sleep Better
Spending your nights tossing and turning can definitely make you feel exhausted the next day. While you sleep, your body is restoring and repairing the day’s damage.
If you’re having trouble sleeping, try;
- Keep a consistent sleep schedule which will help regulate your internal body clock.
- Eliminate caffeine after 3 p.m. — the effects can last up to 12 hours.
- If you are stressed, it may help to write down what’s keeping you up at night.
Our Centres have been busy growing…
Throughout August, our Children’s centres have been busy growing a variety of fruits and vegetables.
Preschool children at Innovations Children’s Centre have been growing courgettes, carrots, onions, peas and beans as well as strawberries which have been frozen to make jam to have with scones.
Elsewhere, children at Kevin Pearce Children’s Centre have planted fruits and vegetables and much to their delight they spotted a handful of juicy blueberries that were ready to be picked and tasted.
Wildlife Discovery Adventure
Tue 12 September – 1.15 to 2.45pm
Field Lane Children’s Centre
3 weeks of discovering all things wild on our nature toddle around the area. Suitable for children aged 2+ but children of all ages invited.
Call 01422 266197 to book
Every Tuesday – 9.30 to 11am
At Innovations Children’s Centre (Term time only)
- Messy Play
- Musical Instruments
- Healthy Snack
- And much more
Come along and join the fun – £1.60 per family. **First Session FREE**
Call 01422 248222 for information
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