North Halifax Partnership

Make your own Christmas Wreath
2025-11-28 13:00 - 15:00 (Europe/London) | OSCA Forest Cottage, HX2 8AD
Come and join us on Friday 28th November to make your own Christmas Wreath. The session will cost £15 per person.There are two sessions available – 10am to 12pm, and 1pm to 3pm, at Forest Cottage, Cousin Lane, HX3 8AD.

Booking is essential. Please call 01422 392767 to book.

Thriftmas Community Event
2025-11-29 13:00 - 16:00 | OSCA Forest Cottage, HX2 8AD
Come along to the third annual Thriftmas event

where we’re doing Christmas a bit differently!

There will be lots on offer to inspire a cheaper and greener Christmas.

This time of year can strain budgets, especially with the cost of living crisis. We’ve crunched the numbers to bring you money-saving tips without sacrificing your celebrations.

Join us for a free community event with festive fun, crafts, and refreshments! Get tips on saving money and enjoying a greener Christmas. Parking and ground-floor access available. For more info, call 01422 392 767 or email stayingwellproject@nhpltd.org.uk.

Christmas often creates waste, from unrecyclable packaging to uneaten food, which harms the planet and wastes money. Discover simple tips to reduce your environmental impact while preserving beloved traditions.

Santa’s coming to town, so be on your best behaviour!

Enjoy a range of activities, including crafts, homemade gifts, a photo booth, and more!

As well as activities they’ll be tasty food – with ideas on what to cook at Christmas to waste less and save money. They’ll also be entertainment – with a Christmas sing song.

So come join in the free festive fun and see how you can make your own Thriftmas!

Free 12-Week Gentle Exercise Course
2025-12-01 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-08 08:00 - 17:00 | Mixenden Activity Centre, Clough Lane, Mixenden, HX2 8SH
A new 12-week Gentle Exercise programme is launching at Mixenden Activity Centre (MAC) this September. This free course is open to anyone living with cancer or other long-term health conditions and offers a welcoming, supportive space to improve wellbeing through gentle movement and connection.

What’s included:

Gentle armchair-based exercises

Relaxation, reflection and talktime

Games and a weekly raffle

Sessions are led by Lauren, a Level 4 exercise instructor with specialist training in cancer pre/rehab and cardiac rehabilitation. Lisa, a Cancer Support and Staying Well worker, will also be on hand to offer emotional support and signposting to other services.

Course details:

Every Monday – Starts 15th September

Time: 10.00am – 11.30am

Venue: Mixenden Activity Centre (MAC), Clough Lane, Mixenden, HX2 8SH

Free to attend (donations welcome)

To find out more or book your place, please contact Lauren on 07956 940 829.

This course is supported by Macmillan Cancer Support, West Yorkshire and Harrogate Cancer Alliance, and Staying Well.

Singing Mamas
2025-12-01 10:00 - 11:30, 2025-12-08 10:00 - 11:30 | Mixenden Activity Centre, Clough Lane, Mixenden, HX2 8SH
Singing Mamas is back on Monday the 22nd of September with 11 x FREE weekly sessions at MAC between 10-11.30am.

This group is for mamas, grandmas, aunties, female carers and their little ones. In fact all women are welcome with or without children.

We will be singing simple, easy to learn and uplifting songs from around the world to lift your mood, reduce stress and put a spring in your step.

No musical ability required.

We will make time for a chat over a brew at the end of the session with a home-baked cookie and snacks and drinks for the children.

Free parking on site, toys and play mat for children provided, no upper age limit for little ones, all snacks and drinks are free.

Email josie@singingmamas.org to book your place or message 07734058453 for more information.

Elland Craft Group
2025-12-01 11:00 - 12:30 | Elland Community Hub, Huddersfield Rd, Elland, HX5 9DL
Join us at Elland Craft Group!

Craft & Chat

Make new friends

Try something new

Improve your wellbeing

Alternate Mondays 11am to 12.30pm at Elland Community Hub

Baby and Toddler Group
2025-12-02 09:15 - 10:45, 2025-12-09 09:15 - 10:45 | Creations Family Hub, Albert Road, HX2 0QD
Baby & Toddler Group

Up to 4 years old

Term time only

No booking required

First session free then £1.60 per family

Play Development Service
2025-12-02 15:00 - 18:00, 2025-12-09 15:00 - 18:00 | Mixenden Activity Centre, Clough Lane, Mixenden, HX2 8SH
They work on an open-access basis.

Children and young people are supervised, but the parent or guardian is still responsible for them.

You are free to come and go as you please.

They offer a range of free play activities, chosen by children and young people.

These can get messy, so do please come in clothes that suit the activity and weather.

Contact them:

Phone:

07799 430175 or 07966 151413 (Play Leader) in case of an emergency.

01422 380995 (Play Development Service) for more details or help.

Illingworth Ward Forum
2025-12-03 06:00 - 21:00
Join us for Illingworth Ward Forum to have your say in the community.

Dodgeholme Residential Meeting - Shine Within
2025-12-03 09:30 - 11:30, 2025-12-10 09:30 - 11:30 | Mixenden Activity Centre, Clough Lane, Mixenden, HX2 8SH
The residents group at Dodgeholme monthly meeting supported by NHP & Together Housing.

People from the community are welcome to join the group.

Strengthening Families, Strengthening Communities
2025-12-03 09:30 - 12:30, 2025-12-10 09:30 - 12:30 | Illingworth Family Hub, Occupation Lane, Halifax, HX2 9RL
Are you struggling to manage your child’s behaviour?

Fed up of conflict at home?

Join our FREE course for parents and carers!

It’s a great chance to connect with others, learn new skills, and discover local community services.

Facilitators:

Leanne Patrice – Leanne.Patrice@nhpltd.org.uk

Tracy Cook – Tracy.Cook@nhpltd.org.uk

New Chapter, New Me
2025-12-03 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-12-10 10:00 - 12:00 | Illingworth Family Hub, Occupation Lane, Halifax, HX2 9RL
Have you been through your own cancer journey?

Would you like to connect with others

who have had similar experiences?

Join our coffee morning for women who have been through their own cancer journey. Let’s come together to support each other and embrace your new version of yourself.

Craft & Connect at The MAC
2025-12-04 11:00 - 13:00, 2025-12-11 11:00 - 13:00 | Mixenden Activity Centre, Clough Lane, Mixenden, HX2 8SH
Craft group at Mixenden Activity Centre

£2 per session

Contact Bernadette on 07901378786 for more information

Community Kitchen
2025-12-04 11:30 - 13:30 | Mixenden Activity Centre, Clough Lane, Mixenden, HX2 8SH
Community Kitchen

Eat, Learn & ConnectCome along and enjoy:

A delicious, healthy free lunch

Fun health & wellbeing activities

A chance to connect with others in your community

Everyone welcome!No cost. No booking. Just turn up.Takeaway option available for the kids!

Beechwood Park Christmas Trail
2025-12-04 16:00 - 17:00 | Beechwood Park Bowling Green, HX2 9UN
Christmas trail with a chance to meet Santa!

ALL ACTIVITIES FREE!

For more information contact: Daniel.Hood@nhpltd.org.uk or 07771387410

Zumba
2025-12-04 18:30 - 19:30
Mandy is doing Zumba in the MAC!

Open to everyone, just turn up, no need to book.

£4 per session.

Open Arms Hub
2025-12-05 09:00 - 11:30 | Mixenden Activity Centre, Clough Lane, Mixenden, HX2 8SH
OPEN ARMS HUB “No Labels. Just Support.”

A safe, welcoming space for Mixenden’s SEND families — diagnosis or not, everyone’s welcome.

Drop in for a brew and a chat, connect with other local parents and carers, get support around mental health and well-being.

Run by Mandy & Katie — SEND mums, carers, and community champions No pressure. No judgment. Just open arms.

Contact them: info.openarmshub@gmail.com, 07455 888 207

Bingo
2025-12-05 19:00 - 21:00
Bingo nights will be a time for adults to come together, grab a brew (or 2!) & have some fun. We’re sure there’ll be belly laughs all round!

We’ll be getting our eyes down at 7-9pm…make sure you pop it in the diary so you don’t miss out!

The sessions will run every 2 weeks.

Need any further info? Email: Carly.mullaney@nhpltd.org.uk or call/message 07305050385

We look forward to seeing you all for banter & proper community vibes!

Shining Stars
2025-12-06 10:00 - 11:30 | Elland Family Hub and Nursery, Boxhall Road, Elland, HX5 0BB
Support group for children with SEND under the age of 5 and their families

First Saturday of every month

Call 01484 714768 to book.

Free to attend.

Saturday 4th October – Elland Family HubSaturday 1st November – Wellholme Park Family HubSaturday 6th December – Elland Family Hub

Christmas Party
2025-12-06 10:00 - 12:00 | Kevin Pearce Family Hub and Nursery, Ovenden Road, Hx3 5RQ
Join us for face painting, a tombola, donkey rides, letters to Santa, a hot chocolate and snacks station, reindeer food, and a visit from Santa.

Free entry, some activities carry a small cost.

No booking necessary.

For more information please call 01422 252209

Dads / Male Carers Breakfast with Santa
2025-12-06 10:00 - 23:30 | Wellholme Park Family Hub, Bradford Road, Town Centre, Brighouse, HD6 4AF
Come along to have breakfast with Santa. Each child will receive a present.

Contact 01484 262051 to book.

Good Grief Café
2025-12-10 13:00 - 15:00 | Grove Court, Ovenden, Halifax, HX3 5QR
If you are going through the grieving process and would like to meet like minded people, come down to Grove Court between 1-3pm for the Good Grief Café.

Christmas Event in Lower Valley
2025-12-10 15:45 - 17:15 | Southgate Methodist Church, Langdale Street, Elland, HX5 0JL
Join us for the Lower Valley Christmas Event with:Live entertainmentFace paintingBiscuit decoratingCalendar making Making reindeer foodDedicated baby areaVisit from Santa Claus – £1 donation towards presents.

It is a free event best suited for children aged 8 years and under.
