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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


Discovering junior parkrun: A Path to Active Fun at People’s Park
Free, fun, and active—kids love running with junior parkrun.

Active Calderdale
Oct 3, 20242 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


Active Parks Pilot - Shroggs Park
A new chapter in Calderdale’s vision for more active green spaces.

Active Calderdale
Sep 23, 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


Alternative Active Travel
Chris, hurry up, we’ve only got five minutes until we need to leave! After putting the laptop into sleep mode and finding my trainers and ke

Active Calderdale
Aug 22, 20244 min read


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
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