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Welcome to our August newsletter!

August may have been quieter than usual because of the school holidays, but there has still been plenty happening at Foundry Street Community Centre.

We've welcomed new volunteers, carried out lots of maintenance and improvements, strengthened our links with local organisations and continued planning some exciting activities and events for the autumn.

Centre News

Welcome to our July newsletter!

July was a relatively quiet month at Foundry Street Community Centre, with many of our regular groups, attendees, trustees and volunteers taking a well-earned break during the school holidays.

Although things were a little quieter than usual, there has still been plenty happening behind the scenes, including maintenance work, new groups, community events and plans for the months ahead.

Centre News

 On Thursday, 19th March, we were delighted to welcome back local historian David Glover to Foundry Street Community Centre for the second of his fascinating historical talks. 

This time, David explored “A Brief History of Shibden Hall.”

We learned that the name Shibden comes from Schepdene, an Old English term meaning “valley of sheep,” reflecting the area’s strong links to sheep farming and textile production.

We held our second Volunteer Morning on Saturday 28th February and were hoping to welcome a few more people than last time – and we were delighted to have 4 Trustees and 5 volunteers join us throughout the morning. 🙌

There was a long list of jobs to tackle and we managed to tick off most of them by the end of the session. ✔️ From helping around the centre to getting those little jobs done, it was a really productive morning.

Happy New Year to all our friends, volunteers and community members!

January gave us a gentle start to 2026. With the New Year falling close to the weekend and a rather dramatic storm forecast early on, a few sessions were cancelled. In true Yorkshire fashion, the storm never quite delivered what it promised. Still, it gave us a quieter month to regroup, refresh and prepare for a busy year ahead.

🛠 Volunteer Saturday Success

It has now been a whole year since Foundry Street Community Centre introduced the Chat Lounge, and it has become a much valued part of our weekly activities.

The Chat Lounge was created to offer a relaxed and welcoming space for people aged 55 and over.

It is somewhere you can enjoy a hot drink, take part in activities, and connect with others at your own pace. Whether you fancy a good natter or simply a quiet cuppa in friendly company, you will be very welcome.

• Every Monday morning
• 9.30am to 12.30pm

Here is what is on offer:

On Thursday 12th February we hosted another well attended history talk at Foundry Street Community Centre, delivered by local historian David Glover. The subject of the afternoon was the tram system of Halifax and the trams themselves.

The history of Foundry Street Chapel and the surrounding area

23 January 2026

On Friday afternoon, Sheila Eastwood, Trustee of Foundry Street Community Centre, delivered an engaging talk and slideshow exploring the history of the Methodist Mission that was based at Foundry Street Chapel for around ninety years.