Foundry Street Community Centre: November 2025 Newsletter
November may have brought shorter days and chillier weather, but it’s been another busy and positive month at Foundry Street! Here’s a round-up of what’s been happening, with a sprinkle of festive cheer as we head towards December.
Meetings & Updates
- Our Trustee meeting was delayed by a week and took place on Monday, 10th November, followed by a management meeting on 24th November.
In the Spotlight
- We were interviewed by Hope Not Hate (Bradford), who are launching a new Halifax-area newsletter and plan to feature Foundry Street.
Maintenance & Upgrades
Inside the Building
- Fixed wiring installation testing took place from 10th - 12th November by Swift Electrical.
Outside the Building
- A big thank you to Frank Page, volunteer extraordinaire, for doing some litter picking
- We’ve installed a Ring camera over the Undercroft entrance as a trial to improve security.
Our Users
November and December are traditionally quieter months, with many new groups choosing to start after Christmas.
- Youth Justice Services booked several additional sessions this month.
- Mand’s Tai Chi moved daytime sessions to the evening, and attendance has improved significantly!
Regular User Groups This Month
- Sowerby Bridge Boxing Club
- Sowerby Bridge Karate Club
- Sowerby Bridge Table Tennis (Mondays)
- Thursday Table Tennis Club
- Cindy’s Silver Stompers
- Keep Active Fitness (back to 2 sessions/week)
- Languages for Fun – Spanish Lessons (2 levels)
- Languages for Fun – French Lessons
- Narcotics Anonymous
- Yoga with Deb (Tuesdays)
- Yoga with Audrey Smith (Thursdays)
- Unmasked Mental Health
- Big Hugs
- Tai Chi
- Chat Room & Family History
- Art Therapy
- Tai Chi for Dementia
- Medicine Drum Journey
- Youth Justice Team
- Rainbows, Brownies & Girl Guides
- Seated Stompers
- Triangle Ladies Cricket Team (back after winter break)
- Pickleball
- Rugby Tots
Non‑Regular Users
- Reed Wellbeing ran 7 diabetes sessions this month.
- Another popular Jewellery Workshop took place on Sunday, 23rd November in the Eric Taylor Lounge.
One‑Off Room Hire
- Family Conference – Monday 3rd
- Liz Leach session – Saturday 8th
- Volunteer’s Fair – 17th November, organised by PCN team at Brig Royd Surgery
- Jean Illingworth’s talk on Harella – part of our winter history talks series
Free Sessions
- Meeting led by Andrew Broadbent exploring greater support for Sowerby & Sowerby Bridge Wellbeing meetings
- Children’s Clothing Swap Shop – 27th November
Looking Ahead: December & Beyond
December will be a little quieter than usual due to Christmas falling on a Thursday, giving us two long weekends. Many regular groups have already rearranged sessions.
Confirmed December Bookings
- Family Conference – Thursday 4th December
- Grief Café – Friday 12th December
- Gymnastrick Christmas Party – Saturday 13th December (approx. 75 attendees!)
- Foundry Street Christmas Artisan Market – Sunday 14th December
- All tables sold out (plus extras!)
Volunteer Hours – Thank You!
- Trustees: 70.5 hours
- Volunteers: 18 hours
A huge thank you to everyone who gives their time, we couldn’t do this without you!
Partnerships & Associations
- Andrew hosted a meeting on 14th November with Active Calderdale and Family Hubs to explore relaunching the Sowerby & Sowerby Bridge Wellbeing meetings in the New Year.
Plans for December
- Main focus: Christmas Artisan Market (14th December)
- Putting up more Christmas decorations than last year
- Getting ready for snow and winter weather
Thank you for being part of the Foundry Street community. Wishing everyone a warm, festive start to December.
