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Active Champions

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Make a difference: Be an Active Champion

No-one is a better advocate for being more active than someone who’s been through the experience of starting that journey from scratch, and understands the difference it can make. If that’s you - maybe you could be an Active Champion!


Being active and moving every day can make a huge difference to how you feel, both mentally and physically, but we can sometimes lack the confidence or knowledge to know how to get started. 


Having someone who we can relate to, who can talk about how they did it, can make a big difference. They don’t need to be someone who’s a fitness expert - just someone who’s been in a similar situation. Your story can show how moving and being active can mean lots of different things - and how easy it can be to get started.

a group of adults are warming up in the park waving their hands

Help inspire your community

There are lots of ways to support people with starting to move more - and lots of ways you can be an Active Champion! You can share your story. Or promote local activities online. Or maybe set up a regular activity session yourself?


Our team can talk with you about what you feel you can do in the time you have available. They’ll help you build the skills to become an Active Champion, so you can feel confident in supporting others to be more active in a way that works for them.


Become an Active Champion, and help make a more Active Calderdale.

People like you are Active Champions

Read some of the stories below to see how some of our current Active Champions started making everyday movement part of their lives, and how they are making a difference in our community.

“Women's squash has been a fabulous opportunity to keep fit and engage in physical activity. There are no other schemes like this in my area that I am aware of. It has allowed me to not only play squash (never done before) but meet other women in the local community."

Squash from the Mosque participant

“I found out about the Squash from the Mosque project and was really surprised that I would be able to play squash. Since coming, I have been more active and never thought I would be able to enjoy a sport.”

Shahreen - Squash from the Mosque participant

two women holding squash raquets are smiling for the camera
a woman is walking ahead of two other women, they have water bottles and are laughing

Latest resources

3, 2, 1, Walks

Ovenden Wood 3-2-1 Walk

A beautiful, varied and hilly hike exploring Ovenden Wood and the
Wheatley valley on occasionally steep footpaths and bridleways.

Promotional poster for the Little Legs Allan Park Walk. Two young children stand beside a dry-stone wall in a green countryside setting, each holding a long stick. Open fields, fences and distant hills can be seen in the background. The poster promotes a 2-mile family-friendly walk above Sowerby Bridge and encourages people of all abilities and confidence levels to enjoy being active outdoors. Includes Little Legs and Active Calderdale logos.

Little Legs Allan Park Walk

Whatever your ability or confidence, getting active outdoors is for everyone. Explore this 2 mile walk above Sowerby Bridge.

A take ten challenge in blue and pink, showing a calendar view to being active.

Step Out Challenge Calendar Copy

Small movements can really boost your physical and mental health – so that’s why we’re challenging you to Step Out for 10 minutes.

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