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Voluntary and community


Unique Hub: Foster Inclusion With Diverse Offer
At Unique Community Hub, we are thrilled to share the latest updates on our transformative projects that aim to foster inclusion, promote ph

Active Calderdale
Oct 3, 20244 min read


M-PWR All Girls Club: Empowering Teen Girls in Ovenden
The M-PWR All Girls Club has been a great success in Ovenden, with 30 teenage girls attending the fully booked programme over three days in

Active Calderdale
Oct 3, 20243 min read


Light Up BAHC: Supporting Community Cohesion Through Physical Activity
At Light Up Black and African Heritage Calderdale (Light Up BAHC), the mission is clear: to help members of the Black, African, and Caribbea

Active Calderdale
Oct 3, 20242 min read


The Power of Community Panels
In early 2023, as part of the Active Calderdale community led approach community panels were established in priority neighbourhoods in Calde

Active Calderdale
Oct 3, 20243 min read


Cornholme Running Wild
Cornholme Running Wild was created by a small group of local women passionate about getting active in nature and sharing that experience wit

Active Calderdale
Oct 3, 20243 min read


Limelight Theatre School: Dancing into Fitness
Limelight Theatre School has long been a cherished fixture in Calderdale, supporting aspiring performers in bringing theatre to life.

Active Calderdale
Oct 3, 20242 min read


Grass Roots Family CIC: Creating Accessible Fitness and Community Connections at St Peter’s Community Centre
St Peter’s Community Centre in Sowerby has been buzzing with activity, thanks to subsidised community classes organised by Grass Roots CIC.

Active Calderdale
Oct 3, 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 3, 20242 min read


Litterfree Sowerby Bridge: A Community Making a Difference
Litterfree Sowerby Bridge (LFSB) is a group of dedicated residents determined to keep their streets clean and inspire others to care for the

Active Calderdale
Oct 3, 20243 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 1, 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 29, 20244 min read


The Great Get Together
Ever since Emma Carter, Active Calderdale’s Community Project Manager, began working in Cornholme and Portsmouth in May 2023, the local buzz

Active Calderdale
Sep 28, 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 11, 20244 min read


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

Active Calderdale
Sep 10, 20242 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 20, 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 17, 20242 min read


Tai Chi @ The Addy
T’ai Chi & Qigong is a gentle form of exercise, suitable for all ages and abilities.

Active Calderdale
Jul 14, 20242 min read


Noah’s Ark: Integrating Physical Wellbeing into Support Services
Noah’s Ark was established in 2000 to serve the locality of Ovenden, expanding over recent years to cover the whole of Calderdale.

Active Calderdale
Jul 1, 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 2, 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
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