Welcome to Calderdale Forum 50 Plus
The online newspaper for people aged 50 and over in Calderdale
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Overgate Shop Volunteering Opportunity
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Todmorden Recover and Remake Textile Workshops- New Community Centre Opening in Hebden Bridge
- Overgate Shop Volunteering Opportunity
- New Friendly Cafe In Shelf
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Every month we publish a newsletter, highlighting all the latest information, advice and guidance for the over 50s in Calderdale. If you aren’t on our email list, its quick and easy to sign up and we won’t bombard you with emails or pass your details to anyone else.
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With more than a third of Calderdale residents now aged over 50 and continuing to grow, the role of the Forum will become more important over the next few years. Now is a great time to get involved with Calderdale Forum 50 Plus.
We meet every two months to discuss the issues affecting the lives of older people in Calderdale and are now recruiting local residents to join our 50-Plus Insight Panel.
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More About Us
We are a voluntary group that supports and represents people aged 50 and over in Calderdale and highlights information and issues which are useful and important to this age group. We also signpost and connect older people to local groups, clubs, societies, charities, as well as events and service providers. We collate guidance on key later life issues such as housing, benefits and finance, care of all kinds and physical and mental health.
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Read our latest survey results
Our Spring 2022 survey highlights the issues that are affecting your lives right now.