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Within Active Calderdale’s work we look to encourage more Calderdale residents to use their parks and green spaces.

A stunning Paxton park reimagined for active living today.

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

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

Memory Lane Café, a vibrant community-focused and volunteer-led charity in Sowerby Bridge, has introduced gentle exercise sessions to their

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

At 11 am on the 13th of July, thousands of people hit Savile Park and took part in the Overgate Hospice colour run.

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

As part of the community-led investment in Mixenden, Active Calderdale has recently funded two walking trails: a History Hike and a Wild Wal

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

As part of #LoveParks Week, we wanted to shout about the local jewel that is Shroggs Park! 

Active Calderdale recently spoke with Cindy from Cindy's Stompers & Silver Stompers, to learn more about the dance sessions Cindy runs on a

With the recent passing of another World Car-free Day, it seems the perfect time to reflect on some of the measures implemented across Calde

Our parks and green spaces are key assets within our communities where residents and visitors have free access to nature and space to be phy

Evaluating the impact of active projects within Calderdale plays a vital role in the whole systems approach employed by Active Calderdale.

On the eve of our first ever Active Calderdale newsletter mailshot, Richard Croker, Programme Lead at Active Calderdale shares his passion f

Creating environments that promote physical activity and help reduce inequalities is critical to achieving the mission of making physical ac

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

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

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