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The Active Communities & Places team has been working in Park Ward to understand which assets they can influence to embed the promotion of physical activity as part of what they do. One opportunity came through teaming up with the Calderdale Cancer Awareness Project (CAP), where they looked at how to build on the great work already happening. The Calderdale Cancer Awareness project is a powerful collaboration between Halifax Opportunities Trust and Macmillan Cancer Support

I’m 52 years old and I’ve lived in the Park Ward community my whole life. For many years, I led a fairly inactive lifestyle, especially after developing some long-term health conditions due to an accident. After struggling to find motivation to work out, I found myself lazy, spending most of my time at home with very little routine or motivation to do more. The staff and volunteers at Unique Community Hub were very welcoming and helpful from the first day I joined. The Hub w

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

The Healthy Schools Award  is a co-designed initiative led by Calderdale’s Public Health Children and Young People (CYP) team. It’s a free, fully supported awards process that helps schools showcase and strengthen their commitment to pupil and staff wellbeing. Schools complete an application process with supporting evidence in one of three key areas: Physical Activity Mental Health and Wellbeing Food and Nutrition Schools are encouraged to take meaningful steps to improve hea

The Girls @ Beechwood  project has given local teenage girls the chance to share their thoughts, experiences and hopes for Beechwood Park, a place that should feel safe, welcoming and fun for everyone. Remembering the past, seeing the present The first project workshop looked back at childhood memories. For many of the girls, the park once meant freedom, imagination and fun, a place to play on swings and make memories with family. “I remember being careless and free when goin

" My name is Afraa and I live in Halifax with my family. I don't go to any clubs because my dad can be too busy and says I can just play in the street, and my mum doesn't drive. Before joining Unique Community Hub , I wasn't very active, and I only walked to and from school. I struggle with paying attention, and I don't really enjoy learning at school, but I always have lots of energy, and I get frustrated because I'm always so bored. This is the first girls' club in our are

" My name is Anas and I live in the Park Ward area with my mum and brother. Growing up, I’ve always had an interest in being active, but it wasn’t something I prioritised consistently until the last few years. Recently, I’ve taken more deliberate steps to incorporate physical activity into my daily routine. One of the biggest barriers I’ve faced has been back pain, which sometimes made even basic movement challenging and affected my overall motivation. This physical discomfor

Making walking fun and accessible for parents in Calderdale Exploring the great outdoors with your little ones can be a joyful adventure, but it can also feel tricky if you’re not sure where to go. That’s where Little Legs  comes in. Started by local mum Rebecca, Little Legs provides a selection of short, accessible, child-friendly walking routes across the Upper Calder Valley, making it simple for parents to enjoy fresh air, exercise, and quality time with their children. Re

Staff from the Noah’s Ark Centre  in Ovenden are helping young people discover the benefits of nature, walking, and wellbeing, thanks to...

A Walk Leader’s Story with Wayfinder Calderdale At Active Calderdale, we’re always inspired by community members who take the initiative...

The North Halifax Partnership has long been at the heart of community life locally, working to create opportunities that bring people together, improve wellbeing, and make our neighbourhoods more connected. One of their latest successes is the Mixenden Urban Park Pop-up Skatepark  – a vibrant initiative (ongoing until the end of March 2026) that’s giving young people in the area a safe and exciting place to ride, skate, and connect. Before the pop-up sessions began, the skat

Since March 2024, Active Teams , funded through Active Calderdale, have collaborated with the Personalised Long Term Support Team within Calderdale Council to offer physical activity and wellbeing challenges to staff. This month, we are expanding the offer across all CMBC Adult Services directorate as well as within Pennine GP Alliance (PGPA). The first Primary Care Network to take part will be Calder & Ryburn. Actions Taken and Changes Delivered September has been a busy mon

North Halifax Partnership (NHP)  is a community-focused organisation based in Halifax, West Yorkshire, dedicated to improving local...

Grassroots CIC is a community interest company created to provide benefits to the Sowerby community. Located in the heart of the village at St Peter's Community Centre, it is ideally placed to support residents, many of whom face health inequalities, have few nearby amenities, and limited access to essential services and support.

Back in April 2025, 13 local groups, organisations, and services came together through Active Rastrick and the We’re All Active...

Calderdale's Community Rights of Way Service (CROWS) is a voluntary organisation, now with Charitable status,  set up just over a decade ago to help look after and improve public rights of way in the Upper Valley.

Getting to know the community in Sowerby Bridge has brought Active Calderdale into contact with Carolyn Scott – a local resident and volunteer turned physical activity provider. Carolyn delivers accessible and inclusive, upbeat movement sessions to groups at Memory Lane Dementia Cafe at St Paul’s Methodist Church and Foundry Street Community Centre in Sowerby Bridge and at St Peter's Community Centre in Sowerby village. In October 2024, she became a volunteer Active Champion

Brackenbed Park has been given a new lease of life, and the community came together to celebrate in style. Thanks to recent improvements...

St Matthew’s Church in Rastrick is not just a place of worship – it’s a growing hub for community connection and wellbeing. With support from Active Calderdale, the church has launched new Pilates and indoor kurling & bowls sessions at its Parish Centre – a welcoming and accessible space familiar to regulars and now open to the wider community.

Glofit Gold in Rastrick is a dance class with a difference. Aimed at older adults and suitable for wheelchair users, it offers a low-impact way to enjoy movement to the uplifting beats of the 50s, 60s, and 70s.