Youth centres and projects

Address: Young People's Service, Calderdale MBC, Orange Box, 1 Blackledge, Halifax, HX1 1AF

Telephone: 07990 780661

Fax: 01422 368483

Contact: John Greenwood

Address: Cousin Lane, Illingworth, HALIFAX, HX2 8AD

Telephone: 01422 254220

Fax: 01422 361646

Contact: Andrea Fawthrop

Description:
Forest Cottage provides the base for all North Halifax Youth Workers and offers a range of opportunities and services for young people including Afternoon Drop-in provision over four days, Young Parents' Group, evening provision for young people including detached youth workers, girls' group work, accreditation work, access for young people to confidential information, advice and guidance including C-card. The centre also hosts a variety of specific youth provision including Calderdale Drugs Co-ordinator and Calderdale Duke of Edinburgh Co-ordinator. Forest Cottage provides access for local community groups and has conference and meeting room facilities available for hire.

We are open on a Tuesday evening, 6.45 to 9.15 for young people aged between 13-19 (Open Access including Rock School)
Thursday from 5.30 - 8.30 for young people aged between 13-19 (Girls Group)
Friday from 3.30-6.30 for young people aged between 13-19 (Youth call) and from 6.45-9.45 aged from 13-19 9open Access)
Saturday from 5.45-8.15 aged from 13-19 9open Access)

Address: Lord Raglan's House, 36 Hanson Lane, HALIFAX, HX1 5NX

Telephone: 01422 348045

Contact: Mohammed Aslam

Description:
Centre for young people 6 - 19 years, offering homework support. Friday activities for girls to 18 years and primary age boys. Summer schools. All activities are age appropriate. Summer residentials: K2 5-6 years. Youth Centre Tuesday, Thursday, Satuday 6.00 pm - 9.00 pm. Homework Drop in Monday and Wednesday 6.00 pm - 8.00 pm. Activities Friday 6.00 pm - 9.00 pm

Telephone: 07909 535337

Contact: Fraser Watson

Description:
You may see us around the area in a mobile unit and/or on the streets in our blue jackets. we stop to talk to young people and can offer activities and advice on a variety of issues from housing to sexual health.

Address: HALIFAX,

Telephone: 07870 382440 / 07867 644696

Contact: Kellie Bond / Mal Mallon

Description:
Identity (formerly GALYIC) is a group aimed at young people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or are questioning their sexual/gender identity. The group meet on Thursdays between 5.30 pm and 8.30 pm. Please email or telephone Kellie or Mal to arrange a meeting point.

Identity offer a safe space to meet and connect with other LGBTQ young people, helping to build confidence and self esteem. Activities include sports, computer and board games, bi-monthly trips, residential weekend breaks and life skills development. Access is also provided to information, advice and other resources.

One to one confidential support is also available. More information can be found on http://www.identitylgbtgroup.webs.com/

Address: Sowerby Bridge Youth & Community Centre, Foundry Street, Sowerby Bridge, HX6 3AS

Telephone: 01422 369403

Contact: Shabina Mir

Description:
Youth group for disabled young people aged 12-20.

Address: Kershaw Drive, Luddenden, HALIFAX, HX2 6PD

Telephone: 01422 883880

Contact: Rebecca Hutchinson

Description:
Luddenden Young People's Centre is a purpose-built unit with excellent facilities including a cyber café, games room, chill out room, dance / sports hall and tuck shop / coffee bar. The centre is run by experienced and qualified staff, who are welcoming, supportive and friendly. We offer a range of activities including sports, games, music, cooking, art and cycle maintenance. We also run projects including music, identity, safety, awareness and group work (sexual health, teenage pregnancy, mental health etc) throughout the year.

On a Saturday, we have a Rock School for all young musicians, and have a FREE rehearsal space and rooms which bands can book.

We can provide sexual health advice including C Cards, pregnancy and Chlamydia testing.

Weekly openings:
Tuesday: 3.15-6pm Targetted drop-in and junior group , please contact for details, age 11-19
Tuesday: 6.45 - 9.00 pm - Open access for young people aged 13-19
Thursday: 6.15-8.45pm - Open access for young people aged 13-19
Saturday: 5pm-8pm - Alternate Saturdays Rock School/Music Project, please contact for details

Address: Clough Lane, Mixenden, HALIFAX, HX2 8SH

Telephone: 01422 245006

Fax: 01422 245006

Contact: Clive Ingham / Marcus Irving

Description:
Mixenden Outdoor Centre is situated at the top of Mixenden, Clough Lane, which gives it immediate access to open moorland, 2 playing pitches and a medium sized reservoir.

The centre offers:

Canoeing
Kayaking
Raft building
Mountain biking
Climbing
Orienteering
Team building
Archery
And occasionally with special arrangements, caving and gorge scrambling.

These activities can be achieved at three levels:

* Have a go - first-time experiences.
* Skill-based training - gain accreditation in an activity;
* Purpose - put your skills to a purpose to go on a trip or journey using your skills.

As well as gaining qualifications in your particular activity, the centre also offers Duke of Edinburgh Awards.

The centre is open all year round and we take bookings subject to availability.

There is also a motorcycle unit at mixenden Activity Centre which is available Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons 12.30pm - 5.00pm and 9.00am unitl 5.00pm on Thursdays and Fridays. Maximum of 4 participants and subject to availability.

Address: Clough Lane, Mixenden, HALIFAX, HX2 8SH

Telephone: 01422 254220

Contact: Sean Wood

Description:
Mixenden Youth Club is a safe and well equipped youth club that has interesting, healthy and fun things to do. Visitor and new members are always welcome.

We are open for 13-19 year olds - Monday, Wednesday and Friday6.45 pm - 9.15 pm

We provide activities to help young people become mature adults: sports and indoor games, ICT activities, study support, internet learning, performing arts, outdoor activities, Duke of Edinburgh Award and residential visits. You may also see us out on the streets in our blue jackets and we stop to talk to young people and can offer advice on a variety of issues from housing and sexual health.

Address: Mytholmroyd Community Centre, Caldene Avenue, Mytholmroyd, HEBDEN BRIDGE, HX7 5DY

Telephone: 01422 883023 / 07768 888780

Contact: Abigail Webb

Description:
Monday from 6.45 to 9.15 pm for 14 to 19 year olds, Wednesday evenings 4.45 to 7.15pm for ages 11 - 14 years (14yr olds can pick one evening to attend).