Active Inspiration

Over 400 residents and 14 local organisations came together to take part in the Park Ward Around the World Challenge, a community-led physical activity initiative designed to encourage people to move more while strengthening community connections. Created through a series of co-design sessions involving local organisations and community representatives, the challenge was built around a simple but ambitious goal: work together to complete a virtual journey around the world by

Event: Magic Weekend 2026 Venue: Hill Dickinson Stadium, Liverpool Fixture: Halifax Panthers LDSL vs Sheffield Eagles LDSL (2 matches) Halifax Panthers Learning Disability Super League team had the privilege of taking part in Magic Weekend, one of rugby league's showcase events, at the Hill Dickinson Stadium in Liverpool. Nineteen players travelled to represent the club, with every member of the squad featuring across two fixtures against Sheffield Eagles LDSL. The event prov

Tazim Akhtar - 54, Park Ward Before joining the walking group, I wasn’t very active apart from looking after my grandchildren. I spent a lot of time at home, and because I enjoy sewing, much of my day involved sitting down. Over time, this led to weight gain as well as back problems and general aches and pains. When I was younger, I was always active, but as I’ve gotten older, that has changed. I realised I needed to start moving more again, otherwise my health would continue

As part of our ongoing focus on parks and green spaces, Active Calderdale has been developing a new set of park map resource leaflets, designed to help people discover the many ways they can be active right on their doorstep. These maps are more than just guides. They’re conversation starters, created especially for practitioners who work with local residents, from social prescribers and community connectors to wellbeing coaches and activity leaders. Each leaflet highlights w

In August 2024 the Wild Walk and History Hike were installed following various steps of co-design and co-production.

Getting active is the name of the game for a collection of walking footballers at the Mark Duffy Football School, and they are loving it!

It is amazing to see how many steps were taken in this challenge with over 35 million steps!

Breaking up long periods of sitting still is hugely beneficial for our physical and mental health.

Active Calderdale have made a booklet available for anyone who needs a little extra help getting active at home.

In December 2020, Active Calderdale launched the Take Ten Step Out Challenge. Why?

With 74% of adults in employment, spending an average of third of their waking hours in the workplace, it’s important that we embed physical