Calderdale Cancer Aware

30/01/2026

✨ Big energy yesterday! ✨
Our team, partners, and incredible community came together to welcome Heather McLean, Director of Communities & Systems Partnerships at Macmillan.

We shared the real impact of our work — powerful stories, real change, and why this project must continue. 💚

The room was buzzing with passion, pride, and purpose. Everyone left reminded of one thing: this work matters, and we’re just getting started.

30/01/2026

Had an amazing time at our chat and chai soap-making session! 🍵🧼 The ladies crafted beautiful organic soaps, like lavender and honey, perfect for the skin. It was such a lovely session, and everyone enjoyed making their own skincare treats! ✨

28/01/2026

We’re proud to share that our very own Sarah Thorne Powell was featured on BBC Radio Leeds last Thursday as part of NHS Health Day on the Rima Ahmed Morning Show.
Sarah spoke about the Calderdale Cancer Aware Project and the vital work our team is doing across the borough to help raise awareness of cancer, encourage people to recognise signs and symptoms early, and support communities to access the right information and services.
It’s fantastic to see our team’s work being highlighted on such a well-known platform — helping to spread important health messages and reach even more people in our community.

🎧 Listen back here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m002pygs

⏱️ Skip to 1 minute 55 seconds to hear Sarah talking about the project and the impact of the team’s work.

A huge well done to Sarah for representing the project so brilliantly, and thank you to BBC Radio Leeds for shining a spotlight on this important work! 💛

Waking you up each weekday morning, it's Rima Ahmed.

27/01/2026

🌸 Women’s Health Afternoon – You’re Invited! 🌸

Ladies, join us for a warm, friendly, and inspiring afternoon dedicated to your health and wellbeing!
We’re excited to welcome you to A Guide to Healthy Weight and Women’s Health with Dr Amna Anwar — a relaxed community event full of helpful information, practical activities, and delicious healthy food.

✨ What’s Happening?
💗 Private BMI checks
💗 Blood pressure checks
💗 The Better Living Service from Calderdale Council
💗 Healthy food swap stall
💗 Sugar Awareness display
💗 Live food demonstration
💗 Goodie bags with dates for Ramadan

📅 Monday 9th February 2026
🕐 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
📍 Apna Staying Well Hub, Hanson Lane Enterprise Centre, Halifax, HX1 5PG
For a FREE ticket, book here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/womens-health-tickets-1981431464850?aff=oddtdtcreator

Come along, bring a friend, and enjoy an afternoon focused on health, community, and connection.
We can’t wait to see you there! 💕
Hosted by Halifax Opportunities Trust & Calderdale Cancer Aware 🌟

20/01/2026

Looking for a safe and supportive women's group?

At Chat & Chaii, we uplift and empower women through supportive chats and activities

Please share this for any women you feel would benefit 💓

If you'd like to book on, please contact the number on the flyer 🙌

16/01/2026

We are very pleased to hear of this wonderful nomination of a worthy charity who does so much to support the community!

The Community Foundation for Calderdale, together with headline sponsor Calderdale Current, is delighted to announce the finalists for the Calderdale Community Spirit Awards 2026. Taking place on Friday 17 April 2026 at The Victoria Theatre, the awards will celebrate the volunteers, charities and co...

16/01/2026

Calderdale college Fresher Fairs was successful as usual we had a wonderful time chatting to the students about cancer awareness 😁

16/01/2026

With the arrival of the breast screening van in Central Halifax, we and Pennine Breast Screening Unit have been visiting community groups to encourage, raise awareness and and support ladies attend their appointments

This week, we engaged with over 30 ladies with great feedback ans even getting their appointments booked in 💪🙌 watch this space for over the next few weeks!

16/01/2026

The Breast Screening Van is in Central Halifax, so if you or someone you know gets an invite then please encourage them to go! It could save their life

The lovely staff at the Pennine Breast Screening Unit are so friendly and helpful! Here's what to expect at your appointment...

14/01/2026

🌸 Park Ward Breast Screening 🌸

Breast screening helps find breast cancer early, when treatment is most effective. Women are invited for breast screening every 3 years from the age of 50.

If you are aged 50–71 and registered with a GP, you will receive your breast screening invitation by post.

Some women living in Central Halifax and Park Ward will be due for screening in January 2026.

If you receive an invitation, please try to attend – and encourage your mothers, sisters, aunties, friends, and neighbours to go too. Your support can make a big difference 💕

📅 Breast Screening Day – 17th January
🕛 12pm – 3pm
📍 Asda Car Park

This is a friendly drop-in session where you can:
Ask questions
Have a chat in a relaxed setting
Get gentle advice about breast screening

👩‍⚕️ All staff will be female, and the Calderdale Cancer Aware team will be there to support you. Help with translation into different languages will also be available.

⚠️ Important: If you notice any breast changes, pain, or symptoms, do not wait for your screening appointment. Please contact your GP or a health professional as soon as possible.

🙏 Please share this message with women in your family and community who may benefit. Looking after women’s health helps keep our families and communities strong.

12/01/2026

What did we do today? We watched a movie with the ladies of the community 🎥🎬 its called We Are Family

Why? 💭 it covered the topic of cervical cancer and the issues and pressures women face when raising a family 💖

It was so touching eating out popcorn and sharing our emotions

Lets speak openly and support each other



Halifax Opportunities Trust Macmillan Cancer Support Scotland

08/01/2026

Hi ladies, we support female empowerment 🌸🎉 so for our first Chat & Chaii this year we are going to watch We Are Family 🎥🎬 its in a slightly different location. It'll be a lovely time to connect, eat some popcorn and out ourselves first! Feel free to bring your fluffy blankets and we will bring hot drinks, mince pies and pop corn 🍿

- Monday 12th January
- From 1pm
- In the Apna Staying Well Hub, Hanson Lane Enterprise Centre HX1 5PG

To attend please contact Rachel on 07519997924

Please share this invite to anyone you feel would benefit from coming 🫶