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Creating Inclusive Opportunities: Women’s Activity Centre Empowers South Asian Women in Halifax
Nestled in the heart of Park Ward, Halifax, the Women’s Activity Centre (WAC) is a female-only day care service dedicated to supporting the

Active Calderdale
Oct 4, 20243 min read


Wellbeing Walks at the Outback: September 2024 Update
Nestled in the heart of Park Ward, the Outback is more than just a community garden; it's a vital greenspace that offers a sanctuary for res

Active Calderdale
Oct 4, 20242 min read


Cindy's Silver Stompers
When Cindy’s weekly line dancing classes at Sowerby Bridge Leisure Centre came to a halt with the Covid pandemic, she didn’t know what the f

Active Calderdale
Oct 2, 20243 min read


Mixenden Party in the Parks
Mixenden was a throng of excitement on Saturday, 21st September, as hundreds of residents came together to celebrate the grand opening of tw

Active Calderdale
Sep 30, 20244 min read


Active Parks Pilot - Shroggs Park
A new chapter in Calderdale’s vision for more active green spaces.

Active Calderdale
Sep 24, 20243 min read


Bystander Training
Within Active Calderdale’s work we look to encourage more Calderdale residents to use their parks and green spaces.

Active Calderdale
Sep 12, 20244 min read


Active Parks - The People's Park
A stunning Paxton park reimagined for active living today.

Active Calderdale
Sep 11, 20242 min read


Free Walking Tennis from Age UK
Age UK Calderdale & Kirklees are stepping up their active game by introducing new Walking Tennis sessions for those over the age of 50, or w

Active Calderdale
Aug 23, 20242 min read


Active Parks - Changing the System
Having safe, accessible, and attractive parks and green spaces is crucial for encouraging people to stay active, as highlighted by both the

Active Calderdale
Aug 22, 20243 min read


Gentle Exercise Revives Muscle Memory
Memory Lane Café, a vibrant community-focused and volunteer-led charity in Sowerby Bridge, has introduced gentle exercise sessions to their

Active Calderdale
Aug 21, 20243 min read


Walk Leader Training
Active Calderdale organised Walk Leader Training in May and June 2024, with the aim of encouraging individuals and organisations throughout

Active Calderdale
Jul 30, 20243 min read


Overgate Colour Run
At 11 am on the 13th of July, thousands of people hit Savile Park and took part in the Overgate Hospice colour run.

Active Calderdale
Jul 18, 20242 min read


Squash from the Mosque
Calder Community Squash is a community-based not-for-profit company, committed to making positive changes through health and well-being.

Active Calderdale
Jun 7, 20243 min read


Mixenden Nature & History Trails
As part of the community-led investment in Mixenden, Active Calderdale has recently funded two walking trails: a History Hike and a Wild Wal

Active Calderdale
Jun 3, 20242 min read


Creating Affordable Leisure Provision
One of the barriers to being physically active can often be the cost, particularly at a time when the cost of living is rising.

Active Calderdale
Mar 27, 20242 min read


Love Shroggs Park
As part of #LoveParks Week, we wanted to shout about the local jewel that is Shroggs Park!

Active Calderdale
Dec 28, 20232 min read


Cindy's Silver Stompers
Active Calderdale recently spoke with Cindy from Cindy's Stompers & Silver Stompers, to learn more about the dance sessions Cindy runs on a

Active Calderdale
Dec 18, 20233 min read


Community Streets
With the recent passing of another World Car-free Day, it seems the perfect time to reflect on some of the measures implemented across Calde

Active Calderdale
Oct 30, 20233 min read


Enhancing Parks for Community Well-Being
Our parks and green spaces are key assets within our communities where residents and visitors have free access to nature and space to be phy

Active Calderdale
Oct 23, 20233 min read


Evaluating Impact at Cromwell Bottom
Evaluating the impact of active projects within Calderdale plays a vital role in the whole systems approach employed by Active Calderdale.

Active Calderdale
Oct 6, 20235 min read
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