It’s official – Calderdale is a great place to be active. The borough has come top in West Yorkshire for the percentage of people taking part in physical activity at least once a week for at least 30 minutes. This is based on Sport England’s Active People Survey, which tracks the number of people taking… read more … about Calderdale gets active!>>
We all know it can be easy to over indulge at Christmas, but to get a head start on that New Year’s Resolution (and work off all those mince pies), why not take advantage of Calderdale Council’s December sports offer? If you join one of the five Council sports centres this December then you pay… read more … about Christmas jumpers wanted!>>
People in North Halifax have expressed delight at the news that Centre at Threeways has been given a double funding boost to realise its ambitions for the area. The organisation has secured over £800,000 of investment to enable delivery of high quality community services in a newly refurbished building on its current site. Centre at… read more … about Centre at Threeways secures major investment to transform lives in North Halifax>>
Ghostly goings on are expected this Halloween at Shibden Park near Halifax, as it hosts its annual spooktacular Halloween walk on Friday 30 October – and this year it’s bigger and scarier than ever! The frightening fun starts from 6pm onwards with entertainment followed by a fireworks display at 7.30pm. The guided walk will then… read more … about Do you dare take the Shibden Halloween walk?>>
Halifax swimming pool will close for one day on Sunday 11 October whilst essential work is carried out on the filters. The filters need a thorough clean as the water in the pool is not as clear as it should be, but is safe to swim in. This work can only take place when there… read more … about Halifax Pool – temporary closure>>
Calderdale Council has signed a sponsorship deal with Sowerby Bridge based MBi Consulting which will see The Shay in Halifax renamed ‘The MBi Shay Stadium’. The sponsorship deal is worth £120,000 over three years. The stadium is the home of FC Halifax Town and Halifax Rugby League Football Club. MBi will be a familiar name… read more … about The Shay scores with £120,000 sponsorship deal>>
Press release from British Cycling and Calderdale Council Gain two-wheeled skills, boost your confidence and make life-long friends with Breeze Network Calderdale. We’re looking for women across the region to join us for our Brooksbank Breeze Rides on Saturday 29 August and Saturday 19 September. The free rides aim to equip new or returning cyclists… read more … about Breeze Network Calderdale and you>>
The school holidays will soon be upon us, the time when children and young people (and parents!) are looking to fill weeks of entertainment. Luckily British Cycling, in partnership with Calderdale Council, is running a number of organised, free bike rides across the borough, with rides for all ages and abilities. These Sky Ride Local… read more … about Summer sun and cycle fun>>
What do you get if you mix 10 days, one Yorkshire town, a huge dose of hilarity and over 50 events in 14 amazing venues? The inaugural Halifax Comedy Festival of course! This major new festival for Halifax officially launches on Wednesday 15 July, building up to the main event over October half-term from Friday… read more … about Halifax gets seriously funny!>>
