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Free Walking Tennis from Age UK
Age UK Calderdale & Kirklees are stepping up their active game by introducing new Walking Tennis sessions for those over the age of 50, or w

Active Calderdale
Aug 22, 20242 min read


Active Parks - Changing the System
Having safe, accessible, and attractive parks and green spaces is crucial for encouraging people to stay active, as highlighted by both the

Active Calderdale
Aug 21, 20243 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


Calderdale Healthy Schools Award
Schools celebrate success in supporting health and wellbeing.

Active Calderdale
Aug 1, 20244 min read


Walk Leader Training
Active Calderdale organised Walk Leader Training in May and June 2024, with the aim of encouraging individuals and organisations throughout

Active Calderdale
Jul 29, 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


Squash from the Mosque
Calder Community Squash is a community-based not-for-profit company, committed to making positive changes through health and well-being.

Active Calderdale
Jun 6, 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


The Road to Recovery - Kelly's Story
Many events in Kelly’s childhood years led her to try drugs and alcohol at a young age.

Active Calderdale
May 19, 20242 min read


Climbing to Wellbeing
Invictus Wellbeing is a charity providing wellbeing and mental health support to children and young people in Calderdale, Bradford, and Kirk

Active Calderdale
May 14, 20242 min read


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


'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


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


Positive Impact Sports in Mixenden
Positive Impact Sports (PIS) led by CEO Leah Greig, aims to make physical activity accessible to everyone, regardless of age, gender, or cul

Active Calderdale
Apr 25, 20244 min read


Community Keep Fit with IMT
Inspire. Motivate. Transform (IMT) is a feel-good lifestyle brand focused primarily on older adults, promoting the improvement of physical a

Active Calderdale
Apr 15, 20243 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


Creating Affordable Leisure Provision
One of the barriers to being physically active can often be the cost, particularly at a time when the cost of living is rising.

Active Calderdale
Mar 27, 20242 min read
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