Local sport and physical activity providers are being asked to join the mission to encourage people to move more in Calderdale – and a free event is offering advice on how to get involved. From sports clubs and gyms to small walking or dance groups, anyone who runs physical activity sessions – or would like… read more … about Helping people to be more active>>
Calderdale care home residents and those in supported living have been getting active with help from the Council’s Better Living Service. A pilot project in five services in the borough called Motivation to Move, saw people who use the services working with the staff and Better Living Service trainers, to take part in an six… read more … about Getting the Motivation to Move>>
New opening hours will soon be in place at Todmorden Sports Centre. The programme at the centre will be changing from Monday 7 January 2019, to better reflect the usage of the site. A recent review of activity usage at all Calderdale sports facilities showed that footfall at the centre was relatively low early in… read more … about Changes to timetable at Todmorden Sports Centre>>
Following substantial damage to North Bridge Leisure Centre on Friday due to a burst water main, staff are working hard to reopen parts of the centre tomorrow (Tuesday 11 December). The entire ground floor of the centre suffered extensive water damage, with all carpets, equipment and electricals ruined. Over the weekend, staff from across the… read more … about Update on North Bridge Leisure Centre>>
Getting a head start on those New Year’s Resolutions is now a lot more appealing with Calderdale Council’s December sports offer. It’s easy to over-indulge in the run up to Christmas, but to help work off those festive treats, Council sports centres are offering free months if you sign up in December. This December, all… read more … about Get moving for a great deal>>
The Calderdale Way is turning 40, and to celebrate Calderdale Council is looking for photographs that illustrate what makes it such an amazing walk. The Calderdale Way is one of the most popular walking routes in the borough, taking in 50 miles of countryside throughout the hills, moors and valleys. The route was marked out… read more … about Get snapping for Calderdale Way birthday>>
People are being invited to have their say to help shape plans for a new leisure facility in Halifax town centre. As part of Calderdale’s Next Chapter, plans for a new combined swimming pool and leisure facility on the site of the existing North Bridge Leisure Centre are moving forward. To ensure this new facility… read more … about What do you want to see in the new Halifax Leisure Centre?>>
Three major schemes for Calderdale will reach the next stage of preparation when they are discussed at the West Yorkshire Combined Authority’s Investment Committee on 4 July 2018. Two Corridor Improvement Programmes will be considered which would encourage active travel by improving highway facilities for all users, especially walkers and cyclists; reduce accidents and improve air… read more … about Next steps for the Next Chapter>>
The tough terrain of the Tour de Yorkshire showed that Calderdale is a fantastic destination for skilled cyclists, but Calderdale Council is also encouraging riders of all abilities to get back in the saddle with planned improvements to cycling infrastructure in the borough. Cycling is a popular activity in Calderdale, with participation rates for the… read more … about Improving cycling facilities on the A629>>
