Calderdale schools are gearing up for the Tour de France, with 20 schools in the east of the borough taking part in their own Tour de ECLC (East Calderdale Learning Community). On Monday 23 and Tuesday 24 June, 31 teachers, head teachers and school staff, will be cycling 24.88 miles, stopping off at 20 schools,… read more … about Schools saddle up>>
Sent on behalf of British Cycling. British Cycling is on the hunt for keen cyclists in Calderdale to become Ride Leaders and help inspire more people to get on their bikes and start cycling for fun. On Saturday 3 May British Cycling is running a free, assessed one-day course for local cyclists in Calderdale…. read more … about Cycle ride leaders wanted in Calderdale>>
Residents and visitors to Calderdale can now plan their movements for the Tour de France weekend, as the race timings have now been confirmed. The publicity caravan is expected to arrive in the borough at approximately 11.45am starting at Cock Hill (Cote D’Oxenhope Moor). Setting off about two hours ahead of the riders, the spectacular… read more … about Event timings confirmed!>>
Ravenscliffe High School, in partnership with Calderdale Council, is among 324 local sports projects to secure a share of £17 million of National Lottery funding from Sport England’s Inspired Facilities fund. Since 2011, Inspired Facilities has been helping breathe new life into tired community sports facilities and converting existing buildings into venues suitable for grassroots… read more … about Ravenscliffe High School awarded £113,000 of funding from Sport England>>
The Tour de France Grand Départ is, for the first time in its history, being celebrated with a 100 day Cultural Festival running from 27 March to 6 July. Yorkshire Festival 2014 will consist of specially commissioned and independently produced activity embracing all art forms. The focus of the Festival will be across the region… read more … about Creative communities celebrate Tour de France in Calderdale>>
Young people in Calderdale will soon benefit from great new skate park facilities, if plans for new wheels parks in Todmorden and Brighouse, are approved by Calderdale Council’s Cabinet. On Monday 9 December, Cabinet will consider proposals regarding the upkeep of the skate parks in Centre Vale Park, Todmorden, and Wellholme Park, Brighouse. The facilities… read more … about Wheels in motion for skate parks>>
Two tickets for the Rugby League World Cup (RLWC) Final at Manchester Old Trafford on Saturday 30 November are up for grabs, courtesy of the Calderdale RLWC 2013 Consortium. One lucky winner and their friend will receive a ticket to see the cup final game. To be in with a chance of winning the tickets… read more … about Win tickets for the Rugby League World Cup Final>>
This weekend’s World Cup rugby league match will provide a glorious climax to the first phase of Calderdale Council’s development of the Shay Stadium. Now we must look to the future. The Council is completely committed to ensuring that the stadium continues to thrive as a community venue, offering a secure base for our two… read more … about Future of the Shay Stadium>>
Joint press release from Calderdale Council and the Environment Agency Volunteers are being sought to help keep the River Calder at Mytholmroyd clear of vegetation. Contractors moved in this week to start removing excess vegetation growth from the river channel and its banks to ease the flow of water through the town and, therefore, help… read more … about Join forces to help reduce flooding risk>>
