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January saw the inaugural Calderdale PE and Physical Activity Conference, organised by Yorkshire Sport Foundation, where thirty PE Leads, se

Calderdale’s Active Schools (CAS) programme, which sees schools implement opportunities to be active throughout the school day and beyond, l

Never more evident than in the case of Unity Street in Calderdale. Unity Street offers a home to some of our most marginalised and stigmatis

Following the success of this summer’s Rastrick Around the World Challenge, Active Calderdale, alongside local residents and organisations i

Week 8 Update - The 8-week battle saw a closer finish than expected, however, Team North have just edged home in dramatic fashion! Commisera

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

A former quarry, landfill site and ash tip do not sound like the location of one of Calderdale’s best-kept secrets. Cromwell Bottom Nature R

The Basement Project, with bases in Halifax and Todmorden, has become a vital lifeline for many people struggling with addiction across Cald

Active Calderdale truly believe that when we move, we feel stronger and one of our key aims is to help support organisations embed physical

They've done it!! Our Rastrick Challengers have put in an amazing effort over the last two months, completing over 35 million steps and trav

In celebration of the 2022 Commonwealth Games, the Chief Cultural & Leisure Officers Association (CLOA) has launched a campaign to inspire p

It is amazing to see how many steps were taken in this challenge with over 35 million steps!

Twice a year, Dr Alexandra Potts, our evaluation lead from Leeds Beckett University, reports back to Sport England on the learnings, progres

Stepping into Spring walking group was created by a local mentor organisation, Hopeful Families. 

My name is Jilly aka Mamma Strider. I set up a women’s running group in Hebden Bridge just over 4 years ago, I had a year where every ultra

Active Calderdale have partnered with St Augustine's Centre, Halifax to enable their members to be healthier, happier, and more integrated i

Creating Active Schools in Calderdale began with staff training in 12 Phase 1 Trailblazer schools in the Summer term of 2021.

I have a son, now 7 years old. I am the main carer and I take him out to ride his bike alongside other activities.

In April 2021, Active Calderdale launched the Creating Active Schools programme, an initiative designed to help children to become fitter an

In October 2019 the Active Calderdale team ran a number of educational workshops with individuals from different parts of the council to exp