Calder Valley Community Land Trust

*New date for your diary*    2024 marks ten years since the Calder Valley Community Land Trust first began our work creating vibrant places, spaces and homes in the Calder Valley. To celebrate this milestone, join us on 14 November for an evening of wine and conversation with respected writer and activist, Isaac Rose.   📅 14 November, 7 – 9pm 📍 Fielden Hall, Ewood Lane, Todmorden.    Isaac Rose, a Manchester-based tenant organiser who grew up in Hebden Bridge, released his “gripping, un-put-down-able” book ‘The Rentier City: Manchester and the Making of the Neoliberal Metropolis’ earlier this year.    The book tells the story of housing in Manchester and how a focus on property development has led to rising inequality in the city. We’ll look at what we can learn from Manchester and what solutions we can apply here in the Calder Valley. The discussion with Isaac will be opened by Dan Whittall from the @Trades Union Council and facilitated by Incredible Edible’s Pam Warhurst.   Todmorden’s own Imaginary Wines will be running a wine and beer pop up stall throughout the evening and there will be plenty of opportunities for conversation and celebration (it is our birthday after all!).    We look forward to welcoming you. Reserve your spot: https://lnkd.in/eSjWE8Ry

A huge thank you to everyone that came along to and supported our 10 year anniversary event last week. It was absolutely fantastic to welcome over 80 people to Fielden Hall in Todmorden where we explored how we can work together to address the housing crisis and help to improve the lives of local people. It was also great to hear from respected writer and activist, Isaac Rose, about his book ‘Rentier City’ and what we can learn from Manchester and apply here in the Calder Valley. There was lots of food for thought but the overwhelming message was that organisations like community land trusts are already working hard to address housing issues - but we can do so much more with community support. If you’d like to get involved and support our work, take a look at the link below or get in touch. We’d love to hear from you. A few special thank yous: - Isaac Rose, pam warhurst from Incredible Edible and Dan Whittall from the Trades Union Council for their fantastic insights - Local suppliers Imaginary Wines and Alma's Ethical Bakes for supporting our event and keeping us all fed and watered - The people behind the scenes who helped to plan and deliver the event, including our Trustee Board who are all volunteers Here’s to another 10 years (and beyond!) of creating vibrant places, places and homes in the Calder Valley! 💚 https://lnkd.in/enYKS79z

Last week, a couple of members of our Communications Working Group visited Fielden Hall to plan for our Rentier Valley event on 14 November. We’re particularly excited to be holding an event at Fielden Hall as it’s a great example of the work we’ve done over the last 10 years to create vibrant places, spaces and homes in the Calder Valley. The Land Trust secured ownership of the building back in 2016 and turned it into an asset for the community that is now used by 2,000 people each year. More recently, we’ve been exploring how we can make the building more energy efficient. Our current retrofit project at Fielden Hall is forecast to reduce energy bills by 41% and CO2 emissions by 87%. Event attendees can find out about our Fielden project and more at our event: 📆 14 November ⏰ 7 – 9pm (with option to arrive from 6pm for an informal chat with one of our team) 📍 Fielden Hall, Ewood Lane, Todmorden Book your spot: https://lnkd.in/eNPvw_GC

This is going to be a really interesting event on 14th November. An opportunity to find out about the retrofit of a listed building (the Fielden Hall) as well as a chance to hear from Isaac Rose and discuss how we can fight the gentrification and financialistion of the places in which we live. Plus the CVCLT's plans for the Enterprise Centre in Todmorden. See post below for full details.

Brilliant day with Peter Freeman, Chair Homes England & Tamsin Hart-Jones Area Director Y&H sharing Calderdale Council ambitious plans for #Housing #Place #Regeneration now into delivery in North #Halifax & South East #Calderdale - thanks to key partners from Together Housing Group Place Capital Group Dean Clough Ltd Keepmoat West Yorkshire Combined Authority for joining our roundtable at the beautiful Dean Clough Ltd and The Piece Hall Trust for just being beautiful (as ever) #VisionCdale2024 #localgov

We’re excited to share the timings for our Rentier Valley event taking place at Fielden Hall on 14 November. 6pm - Drop in for an informal chat with Paul and Dai from the Land Trust. Learn more about the history of Fielden Hall and the current retrofit project taking place to reduce energy bills by 41% and CO2 emissions by 87%. 7pm - Enjoy a glass of wine from the fantastic Imaginary Wines or warm up with a brew and some networking. During this time, you’ll be able to purchase a signed copy of Isaac Rose’s book ‘The Rentier City: Manchester and the Making of the Neoliberal Metropolis’ and find out more about proposals for the Todmorden Enterprise Centre. 7.30pm - Hear more about Isaac’s nationally acclaimed book and look at what we can learn and apply here in the Calder Valley. The discussion will be opened by Dan Whittall from the Trades Union Council and facilitated by Incredible Edible’s pam warhurst. Don’t forget to reserve your spot: https://lnkd.in/eng9Krjn All welcome, please share with anyone you think would be interested in coming along.

**This event has been POSTPONED to November. New date to be published soon 📅** Save the date! Join us in Todmorden for an evening of tours, talks and community. Date: November TBC Time: 7 – 9pm Location: Fielden Hall, Ewood Lane, Todmorden, OL14 7DD 2024 marks ten years since the Calder Valley Community Land Trust (CVCLT) first began our work creating vibrant places, spaces and homes in the Calder Valley. To celebrate this milestone, we’re inviting you to join us in November (date TBC) for an evening of tours, talks and community as we look at how we can continue to work together to deliver good quality, affordable and sustainable homes and community buildings in our area. * Community - we’ll begin the evening with refreshments and networking. During this time, they’ll be an opportunity to find out more about proposals for the Todmorden Enterprise Centre – a project to create 19 affordable rented homes and 23 affordable rented offices on the site of the former Ferney Lee Home for Older People. * Tour – take a look at the historic Fielden Hall and learn more about how this important community asset is now managed and used. You’ll also hear about an ongoing project we’re delivering to help make the Hall more energy efficient. * Talk – we’ll be joined by author, Isaac Rose, and Chair of the Calderdale TUC, Dan Whittall. In discussion with Dan, Isaac will share more about his book ‘The Rentier City: Manchester and the Making of the Neoliberal Metropolis’ and look at what we can learn and apply here in the Calder Valley. Further details to follow. We look forward to seeing you there!

We had a fantastic day on Saturday at our Annual General Meeting (AGM) and Brunswick Street Open Day. It was great to see some of our members in person and share more about the work we’ve been doing over the last 12 months to create affordable homes and community spaces in the Calder Valley. Shortly after bringing our AGM to a close, we headed over to Brunswick Street, one of the properties in our developing portfolio of affordable homes. We’ll soon lowering the home’s energy bills through a significant retrofit before making the house available at an affordable rent later this year. The Open Day was an opportunity for members of the public to view the two-bedroom home before improvement works begin in July. A huge thank you to everybody that came along to our AGM and Open Day. We couldn’t do what we do without the support of our community 💚 If you’d like to support our work, there are lots of ways you can get involved, including becoming a member. Visit our website for more info: https://lnkd.in/eawk4bkE

Don’t forget to join us tomorrow for our Brunswick Street Open Day. Location: 17 Brunswick Street, Hebden Bridge Date: 22 June 2024 Time: Drop in between 1.30pm and 3.30pm Working in partnership with the owner the property, we purchased this two-bedroom home and plan to make it available later this year creating an affordable and secure tenancy in Hebden Bridge. This informal event provides an opportunity to take a look at the ground floor of 17 Brunswick Street before energy efficiency works begins at the property in July. You’ll also have the chance to speak to our Trustees about this project and find out more about the work of the Trust. We look forward to seeing you there. Some practical info: *Access* Access to the property is via a cobbled street that is uneven and can be slippery when wet. There is a step to get into the house. Please take care when approaching and entering. *Parking*   There is very limited general street parking a short walk away from the property. Where possible, it’s advised that you park elsewhere or come via public transport and walk to the house.  

Join us on 22 June for an opportunity to visit one of the properties in our developing portfolio of affordable homes in the Calder Valley. Working in partnership with the owner of 17 Brunswick Street in Hebden Bridge we purchased the property and plan to lower its energy bills through a significant retrofit. The home will become available later this year creating an affordable and secure tenancy in Hebden that will contribute to the mental and physical health of the new tenant and enable them to lay down roots in the community. Drop in anytime between 1.30pm and 3.30pm to speak to our Trustees about this project and find out more about the work of the Trust. We look forward to seeing you there!