Earlier this year, we were contacted by Victoria Washington, a Calderdale born Spanish teacher now living and working in Spain, with a unique proposal. She planned to bring two small groups of adult learners to the UK in July for an immersive English experience and asked if they could join a few activities at Foundry Street Community Centre as part of their visit.

We were delighted to say yes!

New Railings on Foundry Street! 

Calderdale Council were out yesterday replacing the railings on Foundry Street that had become damaged over the years. 

It’s great to see this part of our community being maintained and made safer for everyone.

We will be at Tesco Sowerby Bridge on Saturday 19th July, from 10am to 4pm!

Pop by and meet the team. Whether you're interested in volunteering, learning more about our work and activities or just want to have a chat, we’d love to see you there. 

Let’s connect and strengthen our local community together!

FSCC Andrew Broadbent and Kirsty Grogan attended The Great Get Together on Sunday, 6th July and what a great day it was!

A big thank you to the organisers for pulling it all together 

A Quick Look Back at June

June was a productive month at Foundry Street! We hosted several important meetings, including:

• Trustee Meeting on Monday, 2nd June
• Management Meeting on Tuesday, 18th June
• Community Anchor Meeting on Thursday, 5th June

The Community Anchor session was especially lively, packed with ideas on how to take Foundry Street forward. Huge thanks to Julie from VSI/VAC for her input. 

Welcome to our monthly update! May has been a month of sunshine, swift meetings, fresh faces, and continued progress at Foundry Street. Here's everything we've been up to:

 Governance & Meetings

• Trustees met on Monday 5th May, followed by a new Management Meeting on 19th May. Both meetings were swift and productive – decisions made and actions moving forward smoothly.

Clothes Swap & Special Visit

Congratulations to Kabeer from Sowerby Bridge Boxing Club, which trains at Foundry Street Community Centre, on winning the prestigious Yorkshire Belt!

In a closely contested bout, Kabeer showed incredible skill and resilience, facing intense pressure from the very first round. After a hard-fought battle against a determined opponent, he secured a well-deserved split decision victory.

Kabeer becomes the 4th Yorkshire champion this season for Sowerby Bridge Boxing Club. 

Medicine Drum Journey with Kim-Malou

Join us every Saturday at 7pm for a powerful Shamanic Drum Journey at Foundry Street Community Centre, HX6 3AS.

“Deep healing and self-empowerment of mind, heart, body, and spirit.” 

Let the rhythm of the drum guide you into a state of deep connection, healing, and inner peace. Whether you're new to this or returning, all are welcome in this sacred space.

Cost:- Sliding Scale (pay what you can) £5-9

Come along to Foundry Street Community Centre and discover how giving back can boost your wellbeing. Whether you want to build confidence, make new friends, or learn new skills!

We had a brilliant time at the Chat Lounge on Monday!

🕤 Join us every Monday from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM.

The Chat Lounge is a warm, welcoming space for anyone aged 55+ to relax, enjoy a cuppa, and have a friendly chat if you feel like it. There's always something going on:

🃏 Board Games – Classic fun and a great way to connect.

🧶 Crochet with Julia – Beginners welcome! Julia’s there to guide and inspire.

💪 Seated Exercise Class – Gentle, enjoyable movement starting at 11:00 AM to help you stay active and feel good.

Hello everyone,

We hope you had a restful Easter break! Here’s your monthly roundup of all the latest goings-on at Foundry Street, from meetings and maintenance to new sessions and exciting plans for the months ahead.

Trustee & Management Meetings

The Foundry Street Community Centre is growing, and it’s all thanks to you!

We’re thrilled to share that our kitchen is getting a full makeover, with fantastic support from:

Trade Kitchens 4 Less,  Kings Cross - kitchen units & expert advice

Direct Discounts Halifax – new appliances for the space

Sowerby Bridge Rotary Club – Generously donated funding, without whom it wouldn't be possible