COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
EVENTS & ACTIVITIES
(June - July 2024)
GRANGE MOOR MINATURE MEMORIAL PARK
OPENING EVENT – SUNDAY 23 JUNE
Just wanted to say a BIG THANK YOU to everyone who joined us on Sunday, the weather was good, which was unusual for an outdoor event in the village. The turnout was good, thanks to everyone who come along and joined us, and hopefully the strawberries and prosecco.
Wanted to share some more pictures with you
COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION MEETINGS
First Tuesday of each Month in The Bowling Club, changing to the First Monday in the month during the Bowling season, from April
Next Meeting Monday 1 July at 7.30 pm
Monday 12 August @ 7.30 pm
From April we will change our Meeting Day to a Monday, this will vary from 1st to 2nd Monday in the Month, so please check this if you are intending to join us. We will revert to the 1st Tuesday in the month from October
The Community Association is open to all residents and business in Grange Moor, so do come along and join us and see what we get up to and share your ideas for future events and activities
WHITLEY COMMUNITY CENTRE
NEW SCOUT GROUP
Beavers is 6.15-7.30pm
Cubs is 6.30-7.45pm
Scouts 7.30-9pm
Contact Sarah for more information and enrolment and offers of help
07926291877
Please share this with anyone you think may be interested
Wishing them every success in this new venture
WOMENS INSITUTE
The nearest Women’s Institute (the WI INSPIRING WOMEN) meets in Flockton on the first Tuesday of each month in the Community Centre @ St James Church, Barnsley Road at 7.30 pm
Contact President Alison Wigglesworth on 07732641102
Secretary – Liz Whitehead – email at flocktonwisecretary@supanet.com
ST BARTHOLOMEW’S CHURCH
St Bartholomew’s continues to meet every Sunday morning at 10.30 for a service of Holy Communion (1st and 3rd Sunday of the month), Morning Prayer (2nd Sunday of the month), and All-Age Worship (4th Sunday of the month). All are very welcome to a warm building, with an even warmer welcome from friendly people who can help you find somewhere to ‘belong’. Services are always followed by tea, coffee and biscuits, and good conversation, so why not come along and make some new friends?
Revd Ian Jones Rector of Kirkheaton and Grange Moor
KEY OF G COMMUNITY POP CHOIR
The Key Community Choir is for anyone who loves to sing and socialise! We rehearse on Tuesday Evenings 7-8:30pm at Flockton Church and at Emley church the first Tuesday of the month.
There’s no audition required or prior experience or reading music. We sing a range of popular music and some musical theatre, with many suggestions coming from the choir themselves. It’s a very relaxed musical atmosphere for all ages- families and carers with children are welcome to join the families that already attend. So if you fancy coming along and having a sing get in touch or just pop along on a Tuesday evening for community, fun and music! 🎶
Get in touch through Key of G on 07587 707014
Thanks to Graeme Genty for this
Come and join us for coffee, conversation and company on the third Wednesday of each month
Bowling Club Pavilion 10.00 to 12.00
WEDNESDAY 17 JULY
Our guest in July will be Laurence Rose
Laurence Rose is a conservationist and author. He is a former Regional Director of the RSPB and retired in 2022, but continues to volunteer for the organisation, as a writer and lecturer. Much of his other writing is set in the area around his home in West Yorkshire, where he has recently made a study of kestrels for a forthcoming book. Previously, he studied badgers, foxes and other wildlife while researching his 2020 book Framing Nature.
COMMUNITY FISH & CHIPS
(Fish & Chip Teas delivered to your home)
NEXT DELIVERY
OUR NEXT DELIVERY DATE WILL BE
THURSDAY 25 July
WE ARE OPEN FOR NOMINATIONS AND REQUESTS
MONDAY 8 JULY
CLOSE FRIDAY 19 JULY 2024
E-MAIL TO gramoorca@btinternet.com
TEXT TO 0793 539 0673
RING BRIAN ON 0793 539 0673 or 01924 840731
Donations to help us maintain this fabulous service are always welcome, please use the contact details at the end of this e-mail if you would like to help us and support this service which directly benefits residents of Grange Moor
Grateful thanks to everyone who has donated in the past, your help is much appreciated
GRANGE MOOR
RESIDENTS LUNCH CLUB
The next Residents Lunch Club get together will be on Wednesday 26 with our early evening meal at Garda Italian Restaurant (5.30 pm), bookings have already closed for this meal and we look forward to seeing those of you who have booked there
Future Events
September – Afternoon tea in The Church Hall
December – Christmas Lunch @ The Kaye Arms
NOT A MEMBER? - Sign up now! Members get advance notice of our get togethers and have priority booking, we have a growing number of residents now registered as Members, want to join them? Just get in touch – see our contact details at the end of this e-mail
MONDAY 15 JULY
HISTORY PRESENTATION
WITH JOHN LYTE
St Bartholomew’s Church Hall – 7.00 pm
Local Historian John Lyte returns with another history presentation
“IT WILL BE NICE WHEN IT’S DONE”
Tells the story of how the Lyte Family rescued 4 miners’ cottages from demolition and then re-discovered the sad and varied history of the inhabitants who once lived in them, talk covers period (1740 to date) and the changes in living standards & social history over 250 years
We currently do not have enough information about Grange Moor for another local history presentation this year, but with your help we could look forward to another one next year, please get in touch with our Secretary at gramoorca@btinterent.com if you have pictures and memories of Grange Moor in days gone by that could be used
CARERS COUNT – UPDATE ON ACTIVITIES
Information & Advice Drop-In sessions:
Just a reminder that we continue to offer Information and Advice drop-in sessions every Wednesday from our Brian Jackson House office from 10.00am-Midday. This is an open opportunity for our carers to consult one-to-one with a member of the team and gain some valuable, free and confidential advice. Please note that each carer will be allocated 20mins for a slot and that unfortunately we are unable to complete or assist with form-filling during these sessions. For more information, just drop in!
WHAT’S ON IN JULY – We have a calendar of Carers Count Activities, a bit big to include here, copies available on request
Young Adult Carers:
Meeting on the last Thursday of every month, this regular and friendly group are especially catered for our Young Adult carers in Kirklees. To find out how to get involved and join other likeminded young people, call us on 0300 012 0231 and select option 2.
Royal Voluntary Service – Dementia Support Groups:
The Royal Voluntary Service are running free, weekly support groups across the region and are open for carers, those they care for and their friends and family to attend. To find out more details on how to book a place and further information, please contact the team on kirkleesdementiasupportgroup@royalvoluntaryservice.org.uk.
Dewsbury Repair Café:
Offering their services to fix and repair common household items, the Dewsbury Repair Café will be available on dates running from March right through to June. The repairers can be found in the 3 Strand Café in Longcauseway, Dewsbury. For further information on which Saturdays the team will be available,
Brighter Project – S2R:
The team at S2R are offering a new and exciting venture for those aged 16 years and over, living in Kirklees and currently not seeking work or in employment/education. The Brighter Project will be running right until November and offer the chance for individuals to upskill, improve their mental health and make new friendships. For further information on how to be involved, please reach out to Sian Smith at S2R on sian@s2r.org.uk or calling on 07933 358 800
NHS Volunteer Responders:
NHS Volunteer Responders are offering their friendly support for anyone who needs it all across the country. Offering support which includes a Check in and Chat and also Community Response, this team of volunteers are here to bring support. For more information on what might be involved and how to gain access to this support, please see the attached leaflet or call 0808 196 3646.
As always, if there is anything further we can assist with, please don’t hesitate to respond to this email or call us on 0300 012 0231 and select Option 2.
Website: www.carerscount.org.uk
KIRKLEES COUNCIL
The Grange – last Friday in the month
If you would like to include an event or activity in this monthly update, please send details to us at gramoorca@btinternet.com with a brief description and contact details
We are happy to include information about any event or activity in this monthly update, at no charge, just send your information
Contact us on our e-mail address – gramoorca@btinterent.com or ring our Secretary,
Brian on 0793 539 0673 or 01924 840731
Take care and stay safe
Grange Moor Matters