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Come along to the Christmas Craft Fair on Saturday 30h November 2019 from 10am to 2pm at Berry Brow Methodist Church and Community Centre, Birch Road, Berry Brow, Huddersfield HD4 7LP.
Stalls include: gift boxes of homegrown jams from Growing Newsome, children’s gifts, handmade cards, jewellery and confectionery. There’s a small entry fee and refreshments are on sale, in support of next year’s Berry Brow Carnival.
For stall bookings contact Carol on 07740 425093 or email cmwaters53@gmail.com
Join the Castle Hill Ranger for a refreshing winter walk on the eve of the Winter Solstice, which marks the longest night and shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere. The walk will be 5 miles. Free.
Friday 20th December 2019 from 12 noon to 3pm.
For the walk you will need good footwear, warm clothing and waterproofs. There will be some slopes, rough terrain and a number of step-over stiles. Meet at the top car park on Castle Hill. Sorry, no dogs except assistance dogs. Organised by Kirklees Council.
The River Holme Connections 2020 calendar features amazing views of the River Holme catchment. Calendars are on sale now, for a suggested £5 donation. Email admin@riverholmeconnections.org or call 01484 661756 to order one today
Here are the local church services we know about so far, for Christmas 2019.
Hall Bower Sunday School
Carol Service, Sunday 22nd December at 4pm.
Christingle, Tuesday 24th December at 4pm.
Local Democracy Week is a way of helping people to have a voice and be actively involved in the things that really matter in our local communities. There is a free programme of free events throughout October, including a discussion about councillors, opportunities to hear from our young citizens, exhibitions and a talk about the benefits of parish councils.
Everyone is welcome at Growing Newsome’s annual Autumn Gathering event. There’s lots of local food available to try and buy, including preserves, homemade cakes and a hot, two-course lunch served from 12 noon. We also have stalls and activities, including crafts for kids. Food growers can choose from six different varieties of garlic bulbs, plus onion sets, seeds and a selection of plants.
The event is on Saturday 12th October 2019 from 10am to 1pm at Newsome Scout Hall, Newsome Road South HD4 6JJ. Refreshments are available all morning. Free admission.
Newsome Tenants and Residents Association invite you to get together for a free Community Lunch:
Saturday 20th July from 12 noon to 1.30pm at Newsome Scout Hall.
Newsome Road South HD4 6JJ
We take inspiration from Jo Cox’s quote,
“We have more in common than that which divides us.”
Contact : Jan Siddall on 01484 431708.
Summer Celebration with South Huddersfield Churches Together.
Come and enjoy Sop Sandwiches and other refreshments. Raffle.
From 2.30pm to 5pm on 27th July 2019 at 2 Hillside Crescent, Newsome
Donations of desserts or cakes welcome. Please bring your own chairs.
There will be no charge but donations will be welcome.
Fundraiser for the churches.
Contact: 07740 425093
Come and join the fun at Newsome Play Day. Lots of activities for children aged 0 to 12 and their families.
Activities include: Slip Slide, Arts and Crafts, Make a Kite, Story Walk, Circus Skills and Sports.
It’s always a great fun day. Please remember to bring suitable outdoor clothing and bring along your lunch and drinks.
Newsome Play Day is on Wednesday 7th August 2019 from 11am to 4pm at Castle Community Hub, Headfield Road, Newsome HD4 6LU.
Organised by Newsome Ward Community Forum.
You might like to have a look at our Play Day 2018 photo gallery to see what fun we had last year.
