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Voluntary and community

People walking in a forest with text promoting a pond-dipping event. Event details: Wayfinder Wanders, Sept 21, 10-11:30am, Cromwell Bottom.

Creating inclusive outdoor spaces

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

Active Calderdale

Oct 7, 20253 min read

A young boy wearing a white helmet, laid on his front on a skateboard whilst rolling down a small ramp

Rolling Towards a Stronger Community in Mixenden

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

Active Calderdale

Sep 30, 20252 min read

A cyclist in black clothing and helmet performs a jump on a BMX bike over wooden ramps at an outdoor event. In the background, people watch near a green gazebo and a van decorated with colorful graffiti, with hills and trees under a cloudy sky.

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

A group of people standing in front of a storefront. The storefront has two signs above it, one reading "Towngate Fisheries" and the other "Towngate Grocery Store." The group appears to be posing for a photo, with some individuals holding gardening tools and supplies. There are large planters with greenery on either side of the entrance. The store's address is 17, visible on the door to the right.

Grassroots CIC - A year on

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.

Active Calderdale

Sep 18, 20253 min read

A person stands smiling next to a green metal fence, holding a gift voucher. Behind them is a yellow banner that reads "Can you solve the Rastrick Riddle?" with an image of two people walking in a park. The banner also includes a QR code and logos for Active Calderdale and Calderdale Council. Above the fence, signs for "The Space Field Lane Community Hub" and "Polaris Out-of-School Club" are visible. Trees and greenery can be seen in the background on a sunny day.

Solving the Rastrick Riddle

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

Active Calderdale

Sep 15, 20252 min read

Working with CROWS in Cornholme

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.

Active Calderdale

Sep 11, 20253 min read

Carolyn Scott – Volunteer to Mover and Shaker

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 with Grass Roots CIC . In October 2024, she became a volu

Active Calderdale

Sep 11, 20254 min read

A sunny community event at Brackenbed Park, with families and children gathered around a large white marquee. People are chatting, sitting at picnic tables, and queuing for activities, while children play nearby. A colorful van and a bouncy castle are visible in the background, set against a backdrop of trees and open green space.

A Fresh Start for Brackenbed Park

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

Active Calderdale

Sep 10, 20252 min read

A group of elderly people are playing indoor curling on a yellow mat in a community center. One man in the foreground is preparing to slide a red curling stone towards the target, which is marked with concentric circles in blue, white, and red. Other participants are seated or standing around the room, watching or waiting for their turn. The room has wooden flooring and brick walls with various posters and notices displayed on them.

Supporting wellbeing at St Matthew's

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.

Active Calderdale

Aug 5, 20252 min read

Creating Confident, Connected Dads

At Active Calderdale, we're proud to support organisations like Dad Matters, who are transforming the perinatal journey for fathers by building stronger, more supported communities. One of the innovative ways they do this is through their Walk n Talk programme - a simple yet powerful concept: dads connecting with dads through walking.

Active Calderdale

Aug 4, 20253 min read

An aerial view of a residential neighborhood with rows of houses, winding roads, and green lawns. In the background, there is a large rectangular reservoir surrounded by grassy embankments and dense forested areas. Beyond the reservoir, rolling hills with patches of farmland are visible. The image captures a mix of urban and natural landscapes.

Rediscovering Mixenden Reservoir

Mixenden Reservoir has long been a cherished part of North Halifax—a scenic retreat for water sports and walkers alike. But beyond its shimmering waters lies something quietly magical: a network of woodland paths waiting to be explored.

Active Calderdale

Aug 1, 20252 min read

People in discussion at a table in front of a colorful graffiti mural reading "How are you?" Bright and engaged atmosphere.

Maintaining the momentum in North Halifax

On May 21st, Active Calderdale proudly hosted the ‘Maintaining the Momentum’ event at Mixenden Activity Centre, bringing together passionate stakeholders from across North Halifax. The day was a celebration of collaboration in action, where local partners showcased how working together has aligned projects, unlocked new opportunities, and empowered communities through sustainable, meaningful change. "Very good opportunity to network, share ideas and to engage with other like

Active Calderdale

Jun 6, 20252 min read

St Augustine's Update Spring 2025

For the past four years, Active Calderdale has been working closely with St Augustine’s Centre to make physical activity more accessible to some of the most marginalised members of the Calderdale community.

Active Calderdale

May 28, 20253 min read