Thousands are expected to take part in a mass cycle ride along the route of the first ever Tour de Yorkshire. The Tour de Yorkshire Ride will give cyclists the chance to ride the route just hours before the pros race. The Tour de Yorkshire is a new UCI (International Cycling Union) approved international cycle… read more … about Ride in the tracks of Tour de Yorkshire Stars>>
A report commissioned by Calderdale Council has revealed that last year’s Tour de France brought an extra £12.5 million into the area. An additional £200,000 was brought into Calderdale by the Yorkshire Festival, which attracted visitors to view and participate in an extensive arts and cultural events programme in the 100 day build up to… read more … about Tour de France brought £12.5m boost to Calderdale>>
The Christmas pantomime season may be behind us (oh yes it is), but for the Victoria Theatre in Halifax it is far from forgotten, as this year’s production of Jack and the Beanstalk has broken box office records. Over 24 000 people saw the wonderful pantomime this year, with nearly 1700 more admissions than last… read more … about Jack and the Beanstalk breaks box office history – oh yes it does!>>
The Three Lions will soon be roaring into Halifax, as the England C team visit the Shay Stadium on Tuesday 18 November. The match, against Estonia Under-23s, will take place at the Shay, after Calderdale Council and FC Halifax Town successfully negotiated with the FA for the chance to host England C’s final International Challenge… read more … about Watch England at the Shay>>
The latest round of small grants funding for community groups and projects has been announced, with Calderdale Council allocating thousands of pounds to help local organisations. Calderdale Council’s Small Grants panel meets four times a year and gives out one-off grants of up to £3,000 for voluntary and community sector projects that help achieve the… read more … about Small grants making a big difference>>
Calderdale Council’s Sports Service is celebrating after reaching the 10,000 members milestone. On 1 September 2014, Calderdale’s Active Lifestyles membership figures reached a record high of over 10,000 members – a sign that people love coming to the fitness classes, swimming in the pools, training in the gyms and taking part in the other activities… read more … about 10,000 and counting!>>
Sport is big news this summer. If you’ve been inspired by the Commonwealth Games, the Tour de France or the World Cup to try a new sport or to improve your fitness, there’s never been a better time to visit one of Calderdale Council’s Fitness Centres. Plus, if you join now, there’s the extra special… read more … about Get fit, have fun, save money>>
We’re now well into the school summer holidays, the time when children and parents are looking for entertaining ways to fill the last few weeks of freedom from the classroom. Luckily there are plenty of activities happening in Calderdale that will make the time fly by, whatever the gloriously unpredictable Yorkshire weather throws at us! … read more … about Family fun and fitness this summer>>
Have you been inspired by the Tour de France? Has it encouraged you to buy a new bike or dig your old bike out of the shed? If so, social cycling may be for you. Calderdale is a great place to go cycling and has many cycle routes available. Social cycling groups take place regularly… read more … about Making cycling sociable>>
