Category Archives: Sport and leisure

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>>

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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>>

Cllr Tim Swift

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>>

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Primary school children across Calderdale practised their skills at a Rugby League World Cup themed tag festival at Park Lane Learning Trust last week.  The afternoon started with a parade of flags of the 14 nations that are competing in the Rugby League World Cup, which kicked off on Saturday 26 October.  There were some… read more … about Students tag on to World Cup rugby>>

Tag Rugby

Over 500 primary school children from Calderdale will have the chance of a lifetime to perform the Tongan Haka (Sipi Tau) before the Rugby League World Cup game at the Shay Stadium in Halifax.   Tonga will play Italy in the final match of Group C on Sunday 10 November 2013 at 4pm, and the children… read more … about Calderdale children to perform Tongan Haka for Rugby League World Cup>>

Bowling Green Haka practice

A new Multi Use Games Area (MUGA) has opened in Boothtown, after the area received over £50,000 of funding towards community projects. The MUGA will offer activities including tennis, football, rugby, netball and basketball for the local community, and will be available for people to access all year round. The MUGA was officially opened on… read more … about Boothtown Multi Use Games Area (MUGA) officially open!>>

Boothtown MUGA opening