Haltwhistle Partnership

28/09/2026

28/09/2026

🌟 We're Hiring! Older People's Project Officer 🌟

Haltwhistle Partnership is looking for a friendly, organised and compassionate individual to coordinate and run our Older People's Project.

The role includes:
☕ Weekly drop-in coffee mornings
🍽️ Monthly Lunch Club
🎉 Organising events and activities
🤝 Supporting and coordinating volunteers

We're looking for someone who genuinely cares about older members of our community and wants to make a positive difference.

📅 Hours: 8 hours per week (flexible/hybrid)

📍 In-person activities: Tuesdays (4–6 hours) and approximately 3 hours on one Monday each month.

💻 Remaining hours can be worked from home. Phone, computer and administrative support provided.

Experience in community, charity, care or voluntary work is welcome, but enthusiasm and the right skills matter most!

📩 Interested? Get in touch with Haltwhistle Partnership for more information and an application pack.

24/09/2026

🌟 There’s Still Time to Apply for a Community Shops Fund Grant! 🌟

Thanks to the generosity of local donors and the dedication of our Community Shop and Community Bookshop volunteers, the fund has already supported 37 community projects and 18 young people across Haltwhistle and the surrounding districts. ❤️

Now, we want to help even more local ideas become reality!

💡 Could your project benefit? Whether you're bringing people together, creating opportunities or developing a community initiative, the Community Shops Fund could help you take the next step.

🎓 Under 25? Grants of up to £500 are available to support personal development, new skills and opportunities.

📅 Applications close at midnight on 18th October 2026.

📋 Get an application pack:

Community Shop or Community Bookshop

Haltwhistle Partnership Office (Wednesday afternoons or by arrangement)

Visit www.haltwhistle.org

📞 Questions? Contact us on 01434 321242 / 07307 107436 or email [email protected].

✨ Have an idea? Don't leave it until the last minute. Apply today!

24/09/2026

🌟 Looking for friendship, fun and new experiences? Join Zigzag Days!

Zigzag Days is a friendly social group for adults who may be at risk of social isolation. 🤝 We meet fortnightly to enjoy outings, activities and great company in a welcoming and supportive environment. 😊

🧵 This year, we're exploring the theme of Textiles, with exciting opportunities including:

🎨 Creating a banner with a textile artist
🏛️ Visiting the Vivienne Westwood exhibition at The Bowes Museum
🐑 Discovering Haltwhistle’s woollen mill heritage with a local historian

Everyone is welcome, and there’s no pressure — just a chance to connect, learn something new and have fun together! 💚

🏡 Zigzag Days is a Haltwhistle Partnership project, funded by the Community Shops Fund.

📩 Interested in finding out more? Get in touch!

23/09/2026

🌿 FOREST BATHING – Thursday 24th September 🌿

🕐 1pm – 3pm

Take a break from the busyness of everyday life and join Kirstie, an experienced Forest Bathing Guide from Through The Trees CIC, for a gentle and relaxing woodland walk in Haltwhistle. 🌳

Slow down and take time to notice the sights, scents and sounds of the forest, while discovering simple ways that spending time in nature can help you feel calmer, reduce stress and reconnect with yourself. 🍃

🍰 Finish with Woodland Treats!
Enjoy homemade cake, seasonal snacks and a warming cup of foraged woodland tea. ☕🌿

💚 Everyone is welcome!
No experience or special level of fitness is needed. Just bring:

🥾 Sturdy footwear
🧥 Weather-appropriate clothing
🌳 A willingness to slow down and enjoy nature

💷 £5 per person | £3 concession

⚠️ Only 12 places available – booking is essential!

📩 For more information or to book, contact:

📧 facebook/[email protected]
📞 07934 703546
📞 07734 468661

🌿 Come along, slow down and take some time for yourself. 💚

23/09/2026

🌱 Grow Your Own with Haltwhistle Growing Together 🌱
Join us every Thursday morning from 10am – 12pm to learn about growing vegetables and enjoy time outdoors with others in the community.
🥕 Learn how to grow your own produce
🌿 Discover gardening tips and techniques
💚 Meet new people and enjoy fresh air
No gardening experience is necessary – everyone is welcome!
Come along and get growing with us 🌻

22/09/2026

🌿 Join the Haltwhistle Community Gardeners! 🌸

Have you noticed the small green spaces, planters and tubs around Haltwhistle filled with flowers and shrubs? 🌺🌱

Have you admired their beauty or thought you’d like to help keep them looking their best? 💚

The Community Gardeners meet every Wednesday morning to care for these spaces and help make the town beautiful for everyone to enjoy. 🌳

🌱 Enjoy gardening and being outdoors
🤝 Meet friendly, like-minded people
🏡 Help improve Haltwhistle’s appearance
🌻 No experience necessary – everyone is welcome!

📍 Meet behind the Pillar Box Café
📅 Every Wednesday morning

Come along, get involved and add your own touch to Haltwhistle’s community spaces! 🌿🌸