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Be a part of the Dalton Together Executive Committee
6th April 2024
Dalton Together executive committee members are all volunteers and we come from all walks of life. The common factor is that we have lots of motivation for wanting to assist the Dalton Together partnership in building a stronger, more resilient community. Do you have the same motivation, if so we would love to hear from you.
We want more people to get involved in our committee who have experience in any of the following:
● Bid writing and fundraising.
● Event planning.
● Project development (budgeting and monitoring).
● Policies and procedure development (E.g. Health and Safety, GDPR, Safeguarding, DBS).
● Volunteer recruitment and support.
● Communications & social media.
If you’re interested in applying please complete the nomination form located below.
Download the Dalton Together Executive Committee Form Here – DTCommitteeForm.docx
If you have any questions you can contact us through any of the following. Thank you.
Engaging local businesses in Dalton 2nd Networking Event
20th March 2024
Dalton Ward Councillors alongside Dalton Together (a community partnership organisation based in the Dalton Ward) invited local businesses (small, medium to large) to join us between 6pm to 8pm on Tuesday 12th March 2024 to find out how the Council and its partners can best support and profile our business community.
What was the purpose of the event?
The event provided an opportunity for us to explore how we may work more closely together and meet the needs of our local businesses as well as aiming to better connect our local businesses to the wider community.
Was the event successful?
Thank you to all of the businesses that turned up to our event making the day a huge success!
Overall we had 20 businesses whom attended the event ranging from large companies to sole traders and those in between from various sectors.
Another Successful Christmas Magic Appeal Delivered in 2023
21st December 2023
Dalton Together would like to reach out to our community and partners to thank everyone who has supported our Christmas Magic Appeal again for 2023. “Together we make good things happen”.
With the help of Sue Carter and Moldgreen URC who co-ordinated this huge operation and the financial support from the Dalton Ward Cllrs and Syngenta (Syngenta staff also donated lots of fabulous toys to our appeal), plus the generosity of local residents who kindly donated additional items for families within our community, we have managed to deliver another successful Christmas appeal which has made a huge difference to households across the Dalton Ward.
Toys donated by Syngenta
Christmas Magic Operation
How many households did we help?
Our Christmas Magic Appeal 2023 helped:
Over 362 residents (112 referrals)
138 Adults (85 female, 53 male).
224 Children (125 girls, 99 boys).
What did our goodies bags contain for families?
New toys, books, family games, toiletries, chocolates – presents for all members of the family.
Goodie bags packed and ready to go!
Volunteers involved in the Magic Appeal?
We had great support from our community, this included 20+ volunteers who helped to bring everything together. Overall our volunteer’s:
Collected donations from organisations/partners and residents.
Shopped for key items for the appeal.
Wrapped presents.
Helped setting up on the day.
Packed and gave out the goodie bags to families arriving on the day for collection.
Donations for next year’s appeal!
Plans for 2024 are already being discussed, we will be collecting donations all year round, new (unwrapped) goods for all ages. Contact info@daltontogether.co.uk if you would like to drop anything off. We’re sure some of you will have some un-wanted Christmas gifts you might like to donate.
Alternatively if you would like to support us through a monetary donation this can be done through a BACS transfer directly to Dalton Together. Please mark the reference as “Christmas Magic 2024” all donations are gratefully received.
Sort code: 60-83-01
Account number: 20417615
Account name: Dalton Together
Donation reference: “Christmas Magic Appeal 2024”
Engaging local businesses in Dalton
21st December 2023
Dalton Ward Councillors alongside Dalton Together (a community partnership organisation based in the Dalton Ward) invited local businesses (sole traders, small, medium to large) to join us between 11am and 2pm on Tuesday 21st November 2023 to find out how the Council and its partners can best support and profile our business community.
What was the purpose of the event?
The event provided an opportunity for us to explore how we may work more closely together and meet the needs of our local businesses as well as aiming to better connect our local businesses to the wider community.
Was the event successful?
Thank you to all of the businesses that turned up to our event making the day a huge success!
Overall we had 29 businesses whom attended the event ranging from large companies E.g. Cummins, Syngenta, Mama’s and Papa’s to sole traders and those in between from various sectors. CIC organisations also attended who had a trading arm to their non profit making organisations.
Feedback and what we learned from the event
We learned that…
Future events need to be shorter
Time to network is important (E.g. possibly a speed networking format so everyone knows who’s in attendance)
Have focussed topics E.g. marketing, sales and LinkedIn/social media training, tips on how businesses can pitch to each other
Include rising cost of living issues E.g. energy efficiency measures that can benefit companies, grants and loans businesses can access, support agencies they can share with staff
Share models of good practice on how local businesses better engage with their communities (corporate social responsibilities)
Explore how businesses can form their own local business association/forum so they become self managed and better connect to their local communities
If you would like to find out more about the event you can access the letter we sent out to all the businesses in Dalton below.
We are hoping to run another business engagement event in February 2024 – if you are interested please contact Cheryl.reid@kirklees.gov.uk
Volunteering opportunities in the Dalton Ward 2023 – 2024
8th November 2023
Please find below the volunteering brochure for opportunities available in the Dalton Ward, if you are interested in any of them please contact the provider directly using the contact information located within the advertisement.
On the 3/4/23, 29/5/23 and 31/7/23 Growing Works ran 3 community focused events at the Dalton Community Garden, Harpe Inge, Dalton, Huddersfield, HD5 9RD, designed for children and adults alike.
At the first event in Spring we made a foraged soup made from a range of commonly found herbs and wild plants. The other two events included gluten and dairy free pancakes with seasonal fruit. Gardening was the main focus of the first two events despite children friendly activities being available; however on the final event lots of families attended with children who were all keen on doing activities which included flower printing, making herb posies, decorating wooden cookies, seed sowing and making seed balls.
Who took part?
Attendees included families who have regular attended the Dalton Gardens including one family who used the space during the winter. Volunteers from The Bread and Butter Project enjoyed the food provided. We had families who are new to the project who are keen to become regular attendees and interested in some of our other services. Growing Works staff and trustees and their families also attended in their own time.
How many people benefitted?
Total of 56 attendances over the 3 sessions, 20 adults, 23 children.
What was the impact of the activity?
The events created awareness for the community garden with many interested in getting more involved, providing a space that can be used to aid wellbeing and increasing physical activity.
Building skills and interest in gardening and plants and how to use fresh produce. Improving knowledge and inspiration around cooking and eating healthy and cheap food.
Improving social opportunities, increasing community spirit in the area and the chance to get outdoors and connect with nature.
Feedback and quotes from participants/partners
“The soup is amazing, thanks for the ingredients, I’m going to make it at home, I will tell everyone to come along”
– Volunteer from Bread and Butter Project
“Is it really made from weeds? We can go for a walk and bring home some free and healthy food! Good to know”
“Is that really gluten free, I didn’t know it could taste so good”
“I gained by having more knowledge on plants, especially enjoying each session along with my children; we love trying new things”
“I attend for my boys as they can be shy around new people as they are homeschooled”
“I feel I have a place to decompress from living in a multi generational household, and all the pressures and compromises that entails”
“Outdoors helps my peace of mind and allows me to destress, it also calms the children down”
“The children really enjoyed all the activities and it is so good for them to be outdoors”
“I loved the pancakes and fruit”
Dalton Ward Emergency Food Bank Referral Form
30th August 2023
If you are looking to refer a client to receive an emergency Food Bank parcel from us, please complete the form below and email it back to either Claire at hartleycl@nlconline.org.uk | 01484 382140 ext 397 or Keeley at keeley.loney@kirklees.gov.uk | 07816937331. If you have any questions please reach out to either Claire or Keeley.
The Bread and Butter Thing (TBBT) has started operating out of the Dalton/Rawthorpe Library from the 16th May 2022 and happens every Monday. This is available for all residents living within the Dalton Ward!
Volunteers Needed
We are wanting to encourage our local residents to be part of a pool of helpers so we can run this weekly food service (52 weeks of the year) .
If you know anyone who might be interested in getting involved and helping run this exciting food project please fill out our volunteer expression of interest form located here https://daltontogether.co.uk/volunteer-form/.
Please note that volunteers can also be members of Bread and Butter initiative.
Location 3 – Town Estate outside the nursery, 5 Town Ave, Huddersfield HD1 6PJ – 24/7 access.
Please email or call Aysha at: chnursery@ls2y.co.uk or 01484 537924 for information or queries.
Thank you!
The food is for people who are genuinely in need and has been provided by the Foodbank located at The Community Room at Netherhall High School, which is stocked through generous donations from members of the community and Morrisons.
Please only take what you need so that we can help as many people as possible.
The foodbank would not be able to continue to operate without the amazing donations that are received from members of the local community, church’s and businesses.
We really appreciate people taking the time to donate. Thank you for caring and sharing, we could not achieve half of what they do without your support and the communities.
Everybody deserves to be able to feed themselves and their family.
Can you help us to bring a little “Christmas Magic” to households in need across the Dalton Ward by by donating:
New unwrapped toys and gifts suitable for babies to 2 years olds, 2 year olds to 4 year olds, 5 year olds to 8 year olds, 8 to 11 year olds, 11 to 18 year olds (males and females)
Selection boxes
Family boxes of chocolates and biscuits
Chocolate log cakes and mince pies
Crisps and Nibbles E.g. Pringles
If you are wanting to donate please can you complete our online Christmas Magic – Donation Form 2023 form located at the bottom of this webpage. Please make sure that goods can last throughout December and any gifts come unwrapped and are new.
Donations for goods and toys to be delivered by 5th Dec to Moldgreen United Reformed Church, 319 Old Wakefield Rd, Moldgreen, Huddersfield HD5 8AA (for the attention of Sue Carter).
Thank You!
A big thank you goes out to Syngenta, Ministry of the United Reformed Church and the Dalton Ward Councillors for supporting our Christmas Magic Appeal this year. We would also like to thank everyone who contributes towards our appeal through volunteering and donations.
Monetary Donations
Any monetary donations can be made through a BACS transfer directly to Dalton Together. Please mark the donations reference as “Christmas Magic Appeal 2023”.
Sort code: 60-83-01
Account number: 20417615
Account name: Dalton Together
Donation Reference: “Christmas Magic Appeal 2023”
To refer a family please complete the Christmas Magic Referral form 2023 (in red below)
PLEASE NOTE: If you are looking to donate to our Christmas Magic Appeal please complete the Donation Form 2023 form located at the bottom of this webpage.
Please ensure this form is fully completed and returned no later than the 17th November.
There will be no planned delivery service again this year so it is important that you make arrangements for the individual families to collect their Goody Bags on the 15th December themselves between 10.00am and 12.00pm from Moldgreen United Reformed Church, 319 Old Wakefield Rd, Moldgreen, Kirkburton, Huddersfield HD5 8AA – or you, as the referrer, can pick it up on their behalf during this time slot. Thank You.
Please send this referral form back to Sue Carter by 17th November via email at s.carter922@btinternet.com any queries please email or call 07834 590446.
