Shelf Winter Health Event 2025

Shelf Winter Health Event: A Celebration of Community, Connection, and Care
Friday 10th October, Coley Church Hall, Shelf

As the colder months draw near, the vibrant Shelf Wellbeing Community is bringing warmth, connection, and inspiration to local residents with the Shelf Winter Health Event, taking place on Friday 10th October at Coley Church Hall, Shelf.

Doors open at 10:30am, with a full day of activities, information, and entertainment designed to uplift, educate, and bring people together. The event officially starts at 11am, with tea, coffee, and cake served throughout the day — a perfect opportunity to meet friends, make new ones, and celebrate the spirit of community.

Visitors can browse a range of local stalls, including:

• Handmade blankets and health books from the Shelf Wellbeing Group

• Free health checks provided by Bluebird Care Company

• Baked goods lovingly made by Millbank School (donations welcome)

• Relaxing hand massages (bookable in advance — see flyers)

All proceeds from the day will support Shelf In Bloom 2026, helping to keep our community bright and beautiful.

The event is more than just a gathering — it’s a reminder of how powerful community wellbeing groups can be. They bring people together to support one another, share skills, and improve physical and emotional health in practical, grassroots ways. In a time when loneliness, stress, and ill-health are rising, community initiatives like this play a vital role in helping people stay active, connected, and cared for.

The day’s programme is full of engaging sessions and local showcases:

Morning Programme

• 11.00am – Welcome and introduction from Shelf Wellbeing Community Association

• 11.05am – 11.35am – Love to Move taster session (gentle seated exercise for all ages)

• 11.40am – Staying Well presentation

• 11.50am – 12.20pm – Performance by Witchfield Grange Choir

• 12.25pm – Shelf Wellbeing Community Service Award presented by Dr Ahmed, recognising outstanding contribution to community wellbeing

12.30 – 1.30pm – Lunch and social time — a chance to chat, visit stalls, and connect

Afternoon Programme

• 1.30pm – Friends of Shelf Hall Park presentation

• 1.40pm – Dementia Hub and Age UK presentation

• 1.50pm – Sight Support Calderdale presentation

• 2.00 – 2.30pm – Signing Choir performance

• 2.30pm – Home Instead presentation

• 2.40pm – Newground presentation

• 2.50pm – ACDAF (All Communities Domestic Abuse Forum) presentation

• 3.00pm – North Halifax Primary Care Network presentation

• 3.10pm – Group feedback and open discussion

• 3.30pm – Closing remarks from Shelf Wellbeing Community Association

The Shelf Winter Health Event is a shining example of how local people and organisations can come together to make a real difference. From health checks to heartfelt music, from laughter to learning, the day is all about strengthening community ties and nurturing wellbeing in every sense — physical, emotional, and social.

Everyone is welcome.
Come along, bring a friend, and be part of a day that celebrates what makes Shelf special — a caring community that looks after one another.

Watch this Community Wellbeing Show episode to find out more: https://youtu.be/ve4N9FRZTTM?si=wotaRmdg9hyXBgHz

To Find out more about the Shelf Wellbeing Community visit: https://www.facebook.com/groups/254869462676802/

Warm regards,

The Caritas Group Practice Team

📞 Woodside Surgery | Mixenden Stones Surgery | Shelf Health Centre: 01422 557711
🌐 www.caritasgp.co.uk