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Welcome to our new Cost of Living page on Bluesky! Follow us for local news, and information and support relating to cost of living in Calderdale. #costoflivingcalderdale #vaccol
Today is Safer Internet Day! For a full list of helpful educational resources and information around being safe around AI, check out the Safer Internet Day webpage: saferinternet.org.uk/blog/launchi... #costoflivingCalderdale #saferinternetday
February 10, 2026 at 11:45 AM
Today is Safer Internet Day! For a full list of helpful educational resources and information around being safe around AI, check out the Safer Internet Day webpage: saferinternet.org.uk/blog/launchi... #costoflivingCalderdale #saferinternetday
This week, it will be Safer Internet Day (10th February). We will be covering support with digital, and where to get help with accessing technology. Please share the resources with those who are looking for support! #costoflivingCalderdale #saferinternetday
February 9, 2026 at 4:56 PM
This week, it will be Safer Internet Day (10th February). We will be covering support with digital, and where to get help with accessing technology. Please share the resources with those who are looking for support! #costoflivingCalderdale #saferinternetday
For advice around energy bills, saving money on heating the home, and other support you could be entitled to, visit Citizens Advice Calderdale's website and check out their energy hints sheet, or get in contact with them to book an appointment here: calderdalecab.org.uk #costoflivingCalderdale
February 6, 2026 at 10:49 AM
For advice around energy bills, saving money on heating the home, and other support you could be entitled to, visit Citizens Advice Calderdale's website and check out their energy hints sheet, or get in contact with them to book an appointment here: calderdalecab.org.uk #costoflivingCalderdale
Focus4Hope in partnership with Northern Gas Networks have opened a Centre for Warmth, which offers help, support, and advice on keeping warm during the cost of living crisis. Find out more here: focus4hope.co.uk/services/cen... #costoflivingCalderdale
February 6, 2026 at 9:27 AM
Focus4Hope in partnership with Northern Gas Networks have opened a Centre for Warmth, which offers help, support, and advice on keeping warm during the cost of living crisis. Find out more here: focus4hope.co.uk/services/cen... #costoflivingCalderdale
Newground Together’s ‘Saving Together’ project helps people save money on their energy bills with workshops, 1-2-1 support, and drop-in sessions. To find out more, check out their website: www.newgroundtogether.co.uk/projects/sav... #costoflivingCalderdale
February 6, 2026 at 9:26 AM
Newground Together’s ‘Saving Together’ project helps people save money on their energy bills with workshops, 1-2-1 support, and drop-in sessions. To find out more, check out their website: www.newgroundtogether.co.uk/projects/sav... #costoflivingCalderdale
To find a warm welcoming place, use the Council’s directory. Many offer social activities, refreshments, and further guidance, and are a safe, warm place to stay as the temperature drops. Find the directory here: new.calderdale.gov.uk/benefits/mon... #costoflivingCalderdale
February 3, 2026 at 9:39 AM
To find a warm welcoming place, use the Council’s directory. Many offer social activities, refreshments, and further guidance, and are a safe, warm place to stay as the temperature drops. Find the directory here: new.calderdale.gov.uk/benefits/mon... #costoflivingCalderdale
This week, we will be focusing on staying warm in a more affordable way. Please share the resources with those who are looking for support! #costoflivingCalderdale
February 2, 2026 at 9:16 AM
This week, we will be focusing on staying warm in a more affordable way. Please share the resources with those who are looking for support! #costoflivingCalderdale
Age UK have a page on Money and Legal support for seniors, which has information on benefits, pensions, protecting money, legal matters, managing money, and much more. Find different topics of support on their website: www.ageuk.org.uk/information-... #costoflivingCalderdale
January 30, 2026 at 2:07 PM
Age UK have a page on Money and Legal support for seniors, which has information on benefits, pensions, protecting money, legal matters, managing money, and much more. Find different topics of support on their website: www.ageuk.org.uk/information-... #costoflivingCalderdale
Our Place Calderdale support the elderly, carers, people struggling with the cost of living, people who are lonely, and those with disabilities with free entertainment, meals, parties, days out, and much more. Find out more on their page: www.facebook.com/p/Our-Place-... #costoflivingCalderdale
January 30, 2026 at 9:39 AM
Our Place Calderdale support the elderly, carers, people struggling with the cost of living, people who are lonely, and those with disabilities with free entertainment, meals, parties, days out, and much more. Find out more on their page: www.facebook.com/p/Our-Place-... #costoflivingCalderdale
Focus4Hope support the elderly and isolated through free senior days out, community meals, afternoon tea, cinema afternoons, and much more. Find out more on their website: focus4hope.co.uk/services/eld... #costoflivingCalderdale
January 29, 2026 at 9:22 AM
Focus4Hope support the elderly and isolated through free senior days out, community meals, afternoon tea, cinema afternoons, and much more. Find out more on their website: focus4hope.co.uk/services/eld... #costoflivingCalderdale
For advice and support, AgeUK Calderdale and Kirklees is a fantastic central place for people approaching or past pension age. They can offer services such as free home energy checks, one to one support, and more. Find out more here: www.ageuk.org.uk/calderdalean... #costoflivingCalderdale
January 28, 2026 at 1:54 PM
For advice and support, AgeUK Calderdale and Kirklees is a fantastic central place for people approaching or past pension age. They can offer services such as free home energy checks, one to one support, and more. Find out more here: www.ageuk.org.uk/calderdalean... #costoflivingCalderdale
This week, we will be focusing on support for the elderly. Please share the resources with those who are looking for support! #costoflivingCalderdale
January 28, 2026 at 9:07 AM
This week, we will be focusing on support for the elderly. Please share the resources with those who are looking for support! #costoflivingCalderdale
For support and advice around energy bills, saving money on heating the home, and other support you could be entitled to, visit Citizens Advice Calderdale's website or get in contact to book an appointment here: calderdalecab.org.uk #costoflivingcalderdale #energysaversweek
January 23, 2026 at 10:02 AM
For support and advice around energy bills, saving money on heating the home, and other support you could be entitled to, visit Citizens Advice Calderdale's website or get in contact to book an appointment here: calderdalecab.org.uk #costoflivingcalderdale #energysaversweek
Focus4Hope in partnership with Northern Gas Networks have opened a Centre for Warmth, which offers help, support, and advice on keeping warm during the cost of living crisis. Find out more here: focus4hope.co.uk/services/cen... #costoflivingCalderdale
January 22, 2026 at 9:29 AM
Focus4Hope in partnership with Northern Gas Networks have opened a Centre for Warmth, which offers help, support, and advice on keeping warm during the cost of living crisis. Find out more here: focus4hope.co.uk/services/cen... #costoflivingCalderdale
Newground Together’s ‘Saving Together’ project helps people save money on their energy bills with workshops, 1-2-1 support, and drop-in sessions. To find out more, check out their website: www.newgroundtogether.co.uk/projects/sav... #costoflivingcalderdale
January 21, 2026 at 9:25 AM
Newground Together’s ‘Saving Together’ project helps people save money on their energy bills with workshops, 1-2-1 support, and drop-in sessions. To find out more, check out their website: www.newgroundtogether.co.uk/projects/sav... #costoflivingcalderdale
To find a warm welcoming place, use Calderdale Council’s directory. Many offer social activities, refreshments, and further guidance, and are a safe, warm place to stay as the temperature drops. Find the directory here: new.calderdale.gov.uk/benefits/mon... #costoflivingcalderdale #EnergySaversWeek
January 20, 2026 at 9:21 AM
To find a warm welcoming place, use Calderdale Council’s directory. Many offer social activities, refreshments, and further guidance, and are a safe, warm place to stay as the temperature drops. Find the directory here: new.calderdale.gov.uk/benefits/mon... #costoflivingcalderdale #EnergySaversWeek
This week, it is Energy Savers Week, and we will be focusing on staying warm in a more affordable way. Please share the resources with those who are looking for support! #costoflivingcalderdale #EnergySaversWeek
January 19, 2026 at 1:56 PM
This week, it is Energy Savers Week, and we will be focusing on staying warm in a more affordable way. Please share the resources with those who are looking for support! #costoflivingcalderdale #EnergySaversWeek
Stop Loan Sharks England have the power to stop loan sharks and illegal money lenders. To report a loan shark, you can contact them on 0300 555 2222 or on their website: www.stoploansharks.co.uk #costoflivingcalderdale
January 16, 2026 at 9:10 AM
Stop Loan Sharks England have the power to stop loan sharks and illegal money lenders. To report a loan shark, you can contact them on 0300 555 2222 or on their website: www.stoploansharks.co.uk #costoflivingcalderdale
MoneyHelper has a good page about illegal money lenders and how to spot them, how to check if somebody is a legitimate lender, and other safer options for borrowing money. Find it here on their website: www.moneyhelper.org.uk/en/everyday-... #costoflivingcalderdale
January 15, 2026 at 9:20 AM
MoneyHelper has a good page about illegal money lenders and how to spot them, how to check if somebody is a legitimate lender, and other safer options for borrowing money. Find it here on their website: www.moneyhelper.org.uk/en/everyday-... #costoflivingcalderdale
Friends against Scams are a national charity who offer local scam awareness sessions, the chance to become a Scam Champion and training. You can find out more on their website: www.friendsagainstscams.org.uk #costoflivingCalderdale
January 14, 2026 at 9:16 AM
Friends against Scams are a national charity who offer local scam awareness sessions, the chance to become a Scam Champion and training. You can find out more on their website: www.friendsagainstscams.org.uk #costoflivingCalderdale
ActionFraud is the National Fraud and Cyber Crime Reporting Centre and is the go-to place on behalf of the police. If you are a victim of a scam, you can report it here, and you can get support. You can find out more on their website: www.reportfraud.police.uk #costoflivingCalderdale
January 14, 2026 at 9:14 AM
ActionFraud is the National Fraud and Cyber Crime Reporting Centre and is the go-to place on behalf of the police. If you are a victim of a scam, you can report it here, and you can get support. You can find out more on their website: www.reportfraud.police.uk #costoflivingCalderdale
This week, we will be focusing on scam and loan shark awareness, how to spot the signs, and how to report them. Please share the resources with those who are looking for support! #costoflivingCalderdale
January 12, 2026 at 9:57 AM
This week, we will be focusing on scam and loan shark awareness, how to spot the signs, and how to report them. Please share the resources with those who are looking for support! #costoflivingCalderdale
New Year Resolution: Keep an eye out for deals! Do some savvy shopping in the new year by checking out trusted websites such as Money Saving Expert (www.moneysavingexpert.com/deals/) for deals and vouchers. It can save you money on food, tech, travel, clothing, and much more. #costoflivingCalderdale
January 9, 2026 at 12:09 PM
New Year Resolution: Keep an eye out for deals! Do some savvy shopping in the new year by checking out trusted websites such as Money Saving Expert (www.moneysavingexpert.com/deals/) for deals and vouchers. It can save you money on food, tech, travel, clothing, and much more. #costoflivingCalderdale
New Year Resolution: Use a budget planner! There are plenty of free planners online, such as the Money Helper planner (www.moneyhelper.org.uk/en/everyday-...). For support budgeting via an in-person course, check out Noah’s Ark Centre (noahsarkcentre.org.uk/budgeting.html). #costoflivingCalderdale
January 9, 2026 at 12:08 PM
New Year Resolution: Use a budget planner! There are plenty of free planners online, such as the Money Helper planner (www.moneyhelper.org.uk/en/everyday-...). For support budgeting via an in-person course, check out Noah’s Ark Centre (noahsarkcentre.org.uk/budgeting.html). #costoflivingCalderdale
New Year Resolution: Do a deep clean of your finances! The Money Makeover by Money Saving Expert (www.moneysavingexpert.com/family/money...) can help you work through each aspect of your finances and make sure you are getting the best value for money! #costoflivingCalderdale
January 9, 2026 at 12:06 PM
New Year Resolution: Do a deep clean of your finances! The Money Makeover by Money Saving Expert (www.moneysavingexpert.com/family/money...) can help you work through each aspect of your finances and make sure you are getting the best value for money! #costoflivingCalderdale