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Last updated 29th June 2009
Todmorden and around
- Age Concern Todmorden
- Community Car Service
- Incredible Edible Todmorden
- St Mary's Counselling Centre
- Todmorden in Bloom
- Todmorden Lions Club
- Todmorden University of the Third Age (U3A)
- Todmorden Walkabout
Calderdale-wide
- Age Concern Calderdale
- Calderdale Area Forum
- Calderdale Council website
- Community Transport Calderdale
- Falls Prevention Service
- Handyperson Service
- Home from Hospital Service
- Supporting Carers
- Voluntary Action Calderdale
Other useful organisations
Todmorden and around
Todmorden University of the Third Age (U3A)
Monthly speaker-led meetings, and a host of groups meeting around Todmorden tackling a range of different topics, from family history and creative writing to French and Scrabble. We have several group convenors and are looking for more. We now have over 100 members from Todmorden and the surrounding areas in a dozen-plus groups. Do come and join us!
email: enquiries@u3atod.org.uk
Information and advice for people over 60 (including pensions and benefits), plus luncheon clubs, bingo, days out and other activities. Drop in Monday-Friday mornings 10.00 - 12.00 (Mon, Tues and Fri for benefits advice): 11 Burnley Road, Todmorden.
Phone 01706 817926
A Community Transport Calderdale project. We run a volunteer car service to transport individuals who cannot access other forms of transport for reasons of disability, old age, mobility problems, rural isolation and poverty. Volunteers use their own cars to transport people to health appointments, day trips, shopping trips, social activities etc. Transport is door to door and escorted. Cost - 40p per mile, £2 minimum charge, £1 annual membership.
Contact Sandra on 01706 813366 www.ctcalderdale.org.uk
Todmorden Walkabout Free led walks - explore Todmorden, meet new people, and get fitter! Walks are fortnightly on Mondays (short, easy walk on the flat) and Sundays (more challenging walk exploring hills and towpaths).
Please phone Karen on 01706 819118 for details of upcoming walks.
Community Development/Funding Advice/ Community Events/ Support & administration to voluntary & community groups/Neighbourhood learning/supporting regeneration/meeting room available free/photocopying facilities. A not for profit charity organisation
Contact Louise or Abby on 01706 819617. www.todmordentogether.org.uk
offers...a listening ear, a peaceful atmosphere, a professional counselling service. It would be a privilege to help you.
Tel: 07788 868644 or 07780 757394
The team of dedicated volunteers who keep Todmorden looking beautiful through the power of flowers..and lots more! Why not get involved?
Contact Mary on 01706 548133
Todmorden Lions Club is made up of men & women who enjoy working together on projects that enhance the lives of the Todmorden Community.
Telephone Albert Blackburn on 01706 813168
A new partnership dedicated to promoting a 'grow your own' approach to food, and aiming to make Todmorden a pioneering town of self-sufficiecy, with the help of the whole community and lots of local groups. Meetings every third Sunday in the month, 2-4pm for gardening advice and plant swaps.
Contact Pam Warhurst on 01706 819803 or email pam@bearco-op.com www.incredible-edible-todmorden.com
Calderdale-wide
Community Transport Calderdale
A charity that provides transport to Calderdale residents who cannot access transport due to reasons of disability, old age, mobility problems, rural isolation and poverty. A number of wheelchair accessible minibuses and people carriers to transport individuals and groups. Can take people on day trips, shopping trips, health related appointments, social activities and other trips.
Contact Paul or Darlene on 01422 346103 www.ctcalderdale.org.uk
Support for the voluntary and community sector in Calderdale through the Volunteer Centre and Organisational Development Team. More information about VAC's services is available on the website (below).
- Todmorden volunteering drop-in: Thursdays, 10.00 - 1.00 at Todmorden Community Car Service, Burnley Road. Contact Bee Jasko on 07875 682 390 for more information.
- Todmorden organisational development drop-in: Thursdays, monthly at Todmorden Together, White Hart Fold. Contact Mary Vadaie on 01422 431097 for upcoming drop-in dates, or email mary.vadaie@cvac.org.uk
VAC phone: 01422 348777 Website: www.cvac.org.uk
Range of services for older people in Calderdale including befriending, shopping and cleaning service, lunch clubs, Tai Chi and an information and advice service.
Phone 01422 252040 www.ageconcerncalderdale.org.uk
Home from Hospital - a service for people coming out of hospital who would benefit from that extra bit of support at home for a short period. Run by Age Concern Calderdale. Contact Tracy Priestley on 01422 252040.
Falls Prevention - one-to-one or group support for people who have fallen or are at risk of falling. There are teams for the Upper Valley, Halifax area and Lower Valley. Run by NHS Calderdale. Contact the team on on 01422 317975.
Supporting carers - many older people are carers, and this can have a big impact on their lives. This project offers helpful support to carers. Run by Calderdale Carers Project. Contact Maureen or Lesley on 01422 369101.
Handyperson Service - a trustworthy and reliable handyperson who can carry out small jobs such as fitting a grab rail, putting up shelves, unblocking the sink, draft-proofing doors, changing plugs and so on, for £10-15. Run by Calderdale Council. Contact 0845 245 6000.
Calderdale Area Forums - Area forums give you the chance to have your say on matters important to you, such as housing, access to council services, town centre development or transport. The Upper Valley forum is hosted by your Councillors, to address issues specific to your local area. Click here for more information.