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Voluntary and community


Connecting the Community through Halifax Boxing Club
In Ovenden, boxing is about fitness, friendships, and futures.

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Oct 4, 20243 min read
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Unique Community Hub - Creating an Inclusive Active Programme 2024
Teachers shape a welcoming, active space for all ages.

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Oct 4, 20242 min read
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The Story of Mixenden Urban Park
Residents lead the transformation of a once-forgotten space.

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Oct 4, 20246 min read
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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

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Oct 4, 20244 min read
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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

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Oct 4, 20243 min read
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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

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Oct 4, 20242 min read
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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

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Oct 4, 20243 min read
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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

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Oct 4, 20243 min read
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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.

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Oct 4, 20242 min read
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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.

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Oct 4, 20243 min read
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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

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Oct 4, 20242 min read
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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

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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 2, 20243 min read
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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

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Sep 30, 20244 min read
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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 29, 20243 min read
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Bystander Training
Within Active Calderdale’s work we look to encourage more Calderdale residents to use their parks and green spaces.

Active Calderdale
Sep 12, 20244 min read
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Active Parks - The People's Park
A stunning Paxton park reimagined for active living today.

Active Calderdale
Sep 11, 20242 min read
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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 21, 20243 min read
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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.

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Jul 18, 20242 min read
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Tai Chi @ The Addy
T’ai Chi & Qigong is a gentle form of exercise, suitable for all ages and abilities.

Active Calderdale
Jul 15, 20242 min read
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