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

March in a Nutshell
March was a steady month, but we kept busy behind the scenes! With several sub-meetings about publicity, funding, and upgrades, plus a flurry of bookings and Easter holiday adjustments, there’s been no shortage of planning.
Some groups have taken a seasonal break (hello sunshine! 👋☀️)
Our Trustee Meeting was held on March 3rd – the next is on April 7th.
📣 Spreading the Word – Marketing & Publicity
Social Media Stats 📱
•    Facebook Group: 866 followers (up from 842)

Take a moment for YOU this April – it's Stress Awareness Month!

Sowerby Bridge Boxing Club, which trains at Foundry Street Community Centre, is celebrating an incredible achievement with three of its boxers securing Yorkshire titles in recent competitions.

🥊 Marley Musgrove - wins the Yorkshire challenge belt at 60kg, a fantastic display of boxing sees Marley win by unanimous decision.

** Update: The session originally scheduled for March 28th has been moved to March 18th.

We’re excited to have a member of the NHS App team joining us at Foundry Street Community Centre on Tuesday 18th March, from 2:00 to 4:00 PM.

Come along to learn how to:

• Set up the NHS App on your phone
• Access and manage your health services online
• Make the most of its features

Booking required! Email info@foundrystreetcc.org.uk or visit the centre to secure your spot.

Spread the word and see you there! 

A Busy Month at the Centre!

February has been full of activity, with plenty of changes (version 7 of the calendar was hand-altered to avoid version 8!). Alongside finishing the Leslie Godfrey Lounge, we tackled many odd jobs and general maintenance to keep the Centre running smoothly.

The weather was typically cold, though we saw a sudden warm spell around 21st February, hopefully the first signs of spring and some relief on heating costs!

A Chilly Start to the Year!

January came in freezing as heavy snow on the 5th turned roads into ice rinks and pavements into obstacle courses! ❄️ While some sessions went ahead, numbers were down as people sensibly stayed indoors with a cuppa. Hopefully, February will bring better weather and busier sessions!

Welcoming a New Face!

A one off session is being run at the Centre for Grief Awareness.  Please note that in order to attend this session you need to be registered with either Brig Royd or Station Road surgery.  Refreshments are available throughout the session.

Tai Chi free trial sessions coming to Foundry Street. 45 minute sessions in order for you to try. Come down and have a go at one or both of the sessions and see what you think