We still want everyone to enjoy Halloween this year, but we need to make sure everyone is safe at the same time. We are not encouraging trick or treating, even though some of us love it – instead we are backing the Pumpkin Trail idea.
Continue reading “Join in the Pumpkin Trail”
Halloween is a great time of year for spooky fun, but it can often be full of single use plastics and other disposable items.
Here are some top tips from the Wildlife Trusts about how to reduce the unnecessary waste this Halloween.
And don’t forget to get your pumpkin recipes at the ready.
You can get your autumn-planting garlic and onions or pick up some locally grown jam and other things to enjoy at Growing Newsome’s autumn pop up stall. We’re open on Saturday 24th October 2020, from 10am to around 12 noon, outside St. John’s Church in Newsome village.
Please arrive via the Lych gate on Jackroyd Lane and follow the guidelines on our website to visit safely.
We can’t get together for our usual Play Day event this year, but you can still join in the fun. Newsome Ward Community Forum are setting up 3 Treasure Hunt Trails around Newsome.
Pick up your entry forms at one of these local stores:
The forms will tell you where the Treasure Hunt routes are, and how to join in.
You can take part from Wednesday 5th August 2020, which is National Play Day.
The closing date for entries is 5pm on Wednesday 19th August.
Prizes will be suitable for ages 3 to 12 years old.
If you have any queries, or if you’d like us to send you the entry forms by email, please get in touch with Julie. Email: julie@dtbs.net
Growing Great Places online community crowdfunding workshops
Wednesday 15th July 2020 from 12 noon to about 1pm
Thursday 23rd July 2020 from 4pm to about 5pm
Growing Great Places is a community crowdfunding programme to support citizens and organisations who have great ideas for making our local places even better. Kirklees Council are pledging £50k of funding over the next year, plus advice and support to help you run a great crowdfunding campaign.
You might have a little idea that can have a big impact by bringing a place together. Or you might need some help growing support for an ambitious project that’s just getting started.
If you’re interested in finding out more, register now for one of these free community crowdfunding workshops, hosted by Spacehive, where you can:
This year’s Big Plant Swap in Newsome is a little different. Although we aren’t able to get together for our usual event this year, we are still here for each other. And we still want to help people grow their own food. So with a little help from our friends, Growing Newsome are making something a bit special happen this month. We’ve already dropped hundreds of plants on the doorsteps of people who are shielding, self-isolating or growing food for their wellbeing. And there’s still time for you to join in…
You can find lots of useful advice on the Kirklees Council website:
Financial supportIf you are struggling with finances, help is available.
Council servicesFind out about changes to council services.
Financial and other measures to help.
S2R are creating lots of helpful online resources to help our wellbeing, creativity and connection with the outdoors. We encourage you have a look at what’s on offer and share this with anyone who might find it helpful.
Video guides to making things at home, including bird feeders, handmade paper and wild garlic pesto, and looking after your wellbeing. From 18th May 2020 there’s also be a series of free online ‘How to’ workshops, starting with:
Nature is good for our mental health and wellbeing. Each day s2R are sharing easy and simple activities or tasks for you to try at home, in the garden or out and about where possible.
It can be difficult to connect with others, remain engaged and stay motivated during this challenging time. These Wellbeing Packs are designed around the 5 Ways to Wellbeing, which is a nationally recognised initiative that aims to keep you fit and healthy by concentrating on 5 key elements.
Email: Contact@s2r.org.uk
Kirklees Council are working alongside citizens and local organisations to make sure that together we can all support our neighbours and communities. Our co-ordinated Community Response is aimed at supporting those who are most vulnerable and in need of support, and who cannot currently get this help directly from friends, relatives or neighbours.
You can use our online form let us know about the things you (or someone who you are concerned about) need help with. You can also tell us how you (or your organisation) can support others.
Or call our Covid-19 Community Response freephone helpline: 0800 4561114
The helpline is currently open from 8am to 6pm weekdays.
A local number for our Covid-19 Community Response helpline, 01484 226919 is also available, and we will happily call you back.
The Community Response support blog is for anyone who is helping others in our local places during the coronavirus outbreak. Kirklees Council and Volunteering Kirklees (part of Third Sector Leaders) have created this blog to share useful information with volunteers, mutual aid groups and local organisations.
On the blog you’ll find:
Each article has sharing buttons that you can use to quickly share the information via social media, messaging services, email or print.
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