Pull on your trainers for a new Parkrun in Calderdale! The new weekly leisure run (or walk) for all ages, abilities and experience will be held at Wellholme Park in Brighouse from Saturday 3 September 2016. Calderdale Council has worked with local volunteers to launch this free event to build on the success of Halifax… read more … about On your marks, get set, go!>>
A major refurbishment is taking place at Todmorden Sports Centre this summer, with a number of improvements taking place. In order for work to be carried out as quickly as possible, it will be necessary to close parts of the Centre from Monday 25 July for five weeks, with the Centre reopening on Bank Holiday… read more … about Improvements at Todmorden Sports Centre>>
Dive in to a summer of fun, as Calderdale swimming pools team up with Disney for some special Finding Dory swimming sessions. The swim sessions, inspired by the new Disney film Finding Dory, are co-created with the Amateur Swimming Association (ASA) and run from 25 July until 21 August. There are lots of sessions to… read more … about Fintastic summer swims>>
A pilot scheme to improve people’s physical health and mental wellbeing starts in Halifax’s People’s Park next week. The Healthy Living Park project will see local community and voluntary organisations hold a range of fun activities for children, young people and adults over the summer, including football, rugby, mini-tennis, athletics and cycling events. There’ll also… read more … about Health and fitness levels set to soar thanks to pilot scheme>>
A Brighouse play area is to receive a make over after a successful bid for funding from SITA Trust. Calderdale Council will receive £29,980 from the Trust to use at Woodhouse Lane play area in Brighouse. The play area is located within a small park and has remained pretty much unchanged for 30 years. The… read more … about Funding boost for Brighouse play area>>
Plans are gearing up for two new Parkruns in Calderdale following the success of Halifax Parkrun, and the Council is on the lookout for volunteers to help manage them. It’s now a year since Halifax Parkrun got going at Shroggs Park, with an average of over 100 people taking part every week. To build on… read more … about New Parkruns on the starting blocks>>
The Council is on a mission to help make Calderdale the most active borough in the north of England. We launched a campaign this week to help local residents be more active in their daily lives and make healthier choices. This supports Public Health England’s national ‘One You’ campaign. In Calderdale, two in every three… read more … about A healthier, happier you>>
Halifax swimming pool will be closed from Tuesday 29 March until Friday 8 April 2016 whilst essential work is carried out on the pool. This will involve repairs to the pipes, workto the pool water treatment systemand the replacement of pool equipment. This important work can only take place when there is nobody in the… read more … about Halifax pool short term closure>>
Local sport and fitness providers – from clubs and gyms to small walking groups – are invited to a free workshop to get support to create even more activities and help local people find out about them. An informal ‘Calderdale sports club development evening’ is being held by Calderdale Council and West Yorkshire Sport to… read more … about More activities for more people>>
