Right now things are still a bit strange. As people start to get used to the 'new normal' lots of groups are considering how to resume in a way that keeps people safe. For many groups locally its just not possible to meet indoors yet... Staying Well knows that people with active social lives tend… Continue reading STAYING WELL FUNDING FOR COMMUNITY GROUPS

These ladies are infected! No not by COVID - by the RUNNING BUG. And they are on a mission to share the benefits of getting out and active in the fresh air with other women in Calderdale. The Running Aunties is a running and walking group aimed at women of colour. Bernadette Stancliffe, Tahreen Iqbal… Continue reading WARNING ! THIS MIGHT BE CONTAGIOUS – BUT IN A GOOD WAY 🙂

Newsflash from the Voluntary Sector Infrastructure (VSI) Alliance team Invitation to a virtual meeting     The Calderdale Council Public Health Team are looking to explore, with the voluntary, community and social enterprise sector (VCSE) organisations, ideas from across the system that could form the basis of applications for the Health and Wellbeing Fund around… Continue reading New £3.3 million fund to give babies from deprived areas or BAME backgrounds the best start in life

Here is our news and updates with ideas to keep you active and healthy!       Walk to School week runs 5th to 9th of October encouraging both pupils and grown-ups to travel to school on foot. A number of primary schools in North Halifax have already signed up and will receive resource packs. … Continue reading Active Updates – Newsflash from Active Calderdale

In response to the Prime Minister’s statement on COVID-19 to the House of Commons yesterday, Calderdale Council’s Deputy Leader, Cllr Jane Scullion, said:     “Once again, as a nation we’re seeing a worrying increase in COVID-19 rates. This is reflected in Calderdale, as sadly, infection rates are continuing to rise across the borough. “The… Continue reading Response from Calderdale Council to national restrictions announcement

This is just a reminder that the Virtual Coffee Support Group is this Wednesday (23rd September at 2pm)   If you would like to come along please contact us on: 01422 222709 01484 343614 OR e-mail us at cancer.information@nhs.net   This will be held via Microsoft Teams. If you need any support with setting up… Continue reading Macmillan Virtual Coffee Support Group Morning Wednesday 23rd September

The latest Disability Partnership Calderdale Newsletter is out. This week it is about the Local Restrictions in Calderdale, discussion around Hate Crime, Exemption cards and other information about Coronavirus and where to find help.   Download latest Disability Partnership Calderdale newsletter  

VSI Alliance News & Events Newsflash from the Voluntary Sector Infrastructure (VSI) Alliance team VSI Alliance News & Events   In case you missed it: Report: Calderdale Voluntary and Community Sector’s Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic This report has been brought together by the VSI Alliance using evidence and insight drawn from across the diverse voluntary and… Continue reading VSI Alliance Update September 18, 2020

Halifax RUFC have completed the first ever Walking Rugby session and had delightful results! Our first ever Walking Rugby session in partnership with Sale Sharks took place last night. It was a great success with some players new to rugby, some pulling their boots back on and coming out of retirement and some active players trying… Continue reading Feedback on first Walking Rugby session

  As you are aware we sent a survey out yesterday and have had an amazing response so far. Thank you to all that have completed it, it's still not too late if you haven't had the time. Over 50% of you have answered YES to wanting to come back to face to face exercise classes.… Continue reading CREW launch a new face to face exercise class in October