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Sport & Leisure


CalderGold: Redefining Healthy Ageing in Calderdale
CalderGold Health & Fitness was born from lived experience, deep community roots, and a belief that everyone deserves to feel strong, supported, and confident at every stage of life. Founded by health coach Robert McDonald, CalderGold represents more than 15 years of experience in the health and fitness industry, combined with a lifelong connection to the Calderdale communities of Greetland, Barkisland, Holywell Green, Stainland, and the surrounding villages. Robert’s guiding

Active Calderdale
Dec 23, 20253 min read


Halifax Panthers Foundation: Driving Inclusion and Opportunity Through Rugby League
Halifax Panthers Foundation are the official charity of the Halifax Panthers RLFC and is dedicated to fostering community unity, wellbeing and empowerment through sport, education and social initiatives in Calderdale. Actions taken and changes delivered With investment secured over 3 years through Active Calderdale, Halifax Panthers Foundation will be developing and expanding inclusive Rugby League opportunities through their L earning D isability S uper L eague (LDSL), P

Active Calderdale
Nov 18, 20252 min read


Making waves: Isaac's swimming success
Back in September, 10-year-old Isaac won several medals whilst representing Team GB at the Special Olympics North West Swimming Gala in Blackpool. Since joining the Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) swimming lesson programme at Sowerby Bridge Pool, Isaac has flourished into a strong swimmer and was able to start training as a Team GB athlete at a competitive swimming club. Isaac came away with a Gold, Silver, 4th place and a super speeding ticket where he took

Active Calderdale
Nov 5, 20252 min read


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

Active Calderdale
Sep 30, 20253 min read


'Try It' with Halifax Panthers Wheelchair RLC
Originally developed by Frenchmen Wally Salvan and Robert Fassolette as a form of rehabilitation, Wheelchair Rugby League is unique amongst

Active Calderdale
May 2, 20243 min read


Football Focus: Walking Football
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!

Active Calderdale
Dec 1, 20232 min read


StreetGames - Accessible Sport for All
Access to sport and physical activity is not equal. This inequality of opportunity is clearly reflected in stubbornly lower levels of partic

Active Calderdale
Sep 11, 20232 min read
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