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People like me


Overcoming Anxiety - Gillian's Story
Recently we featured our Active Champion Gillian from Mixenden discussing what it means to be an Active Champion for her community, you can

Active Calderdale
May 6, 20244 min read


Battling Addiction - Louis' Story
The Basement Recovery Project operates in Todmorden and central Halifax, offering specialised support for those battling addiction.

Active Calderdale
May 1, 20242 min read


Ian’s Story: Finding Connection Through Fitness
Halifax Boxing, Sport & Fitness Club is a community-based club which supports people from all backgrounds.

Active Calderdale
Apr 7, 20242 min read


Being an Active Champion
Active Champions play a key role in delivering our mission of making physical activity an embedded part of everyday life in Calderdale.

Active Calderdale
Apr 7, 20243 min read


Active Ark - Anna's Story
Recently we featured local charity Noah's Ark and their collaboration with Active Calderdale, adding physical activity as another string to

Active Calderdale
Sep 18, 20232 min read


10,000 Steps - Jayne's Story
As part of the "People Like Me" series, Active Calderdale recently spoke to Jayne O'Connell, Head of Partnerships and Programmes at Voluntar

Active Calderdale
Feb 22, 20232 min read


Creating Active Environments
Enabling the Creation of Active Environments
'We shape our buildings, thereafter they shape us' Sir Winston Churchill.

Active Calderdale
Nov 30, 20222 min read


The Mixy Marchers Story
The 'Mixy Marchers' are a ladies walking group, formed in Mixenden, North Halifax.

Active Calderdale
May 24, 20212 min read
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