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This morning, Emily and Jordan had the pleasure of visiting EdShift CIC to experience the stunning Let the Light In: Gold exhibition, created by the talented young people of Calderdale✨ You can watch the film about the exhibition here: https://lnkd.in/ehBa9Xjz

How fantastic does Eileen look rocking those #Calderdale50Squared medals? 🏅 The Active Calderdale team absolutely smashed the challenge, and we’re thrilled to award them these well-deserved medals! 👏👏👏

Today, our Community Development Officer Matt has been out and about visiting VCSE organisations in Sowerby Bridge, including a heartwarming stop at Foundry Street Community Centre’s grief support drop-in session

On #InternationalVolunteerDay, a huge thank you to the amazing volunteers in Calderdale! Your dedication, kindness, and hard work make a real difference. You're the heart of our community, and we appreciate all you do ❤️

It’s #GriefAwarenessWeek, we’ve launched a new guide to support funeral planning. Funeral planning can be costly, but this guide is full of creative, compassionate ways to honour loved ones while keeping expenses manageable 💛 Find out more: https://lnkd.in/eNpddqDe

Exciting news! Our friends at Our Place Calderdale have some amazing festive events happening this December, and they’re all FREE to attend! 🎄✨ If you have any questions, please contact: coordinator@calderdaleourplace.co.uk

We had the privilege of visiting some paw-some friends today at RSPCA Halifax, Huddersfield, Bradford & District to present their #Calderdale50Squared medals! 🏅 Full story coming soon—stay tuned! 📰 📅 Reminder: Don’t miss the RSPCA Christmas Open Day this Sunday, 12–3 PM! 🎄🎅 Active Calderdale

We’re delighted to renew our accreditation with Quality 4 Health + Wellbeing for another year. It was 2 years ago that we received our first accreditation from Calderdale Council’s chief exec, Robin Tuddenham and VAC’s chief exec, Julie Robinson We will continue to work under our level 2 accreditation which demonstrates the highest standards in areas such as health promotion, equality and diversity and leadership and management.

Exciting news! 🎉 Invictus Wellbeing have signed up to renew their Quality 4 Health + Wellbeing accreditation! This framework supports organisations of all sizes delivering health & wellbeing services. Want to find out more? Contact: engagement@cvac.org.uk

A huge congratulations to our 8 incredible #VACMembers for their success at last night's Community Foundation for Calderdale Community Spirit Awards! 🎉👏 A special shoutout to all nominees and finalists—you are all truly outstanding and continue to inspire us every day!