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Calderdale

The district of Calderdale is a mix of industrial heritage, rugged farming and moorland around historic towns like Halifax, Hebden Bridge, and Todmorden.

The Calder Valley provides a scenic backdrop for hiking, cycling, and exploring. 

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Active Calderdale is the place partnership for the district and was one of Sport England's 12 Local Delivery Pilots.

The aim in Calderdale is to make activity a part of day-to-day life for everyone in the borough, so that wherever you turn, you are receiving encouragement and opportunity to be physically active.

They work across ten system areas including education, health, green spaces to embed physical activity, sport and movement into every day life.

How we support Calderdale

Julie is our lead in developing, fostering and managing relationships in Calderdale and Kirklees, with additional support from the wider YSF team. This nurturing of relationships is designed to support people being more active, particularly people living with the greatest challenges who will benefit most. 

Julie Smith

Julie Smith
Development Manager for Calderdale and Kirklees
07795 305 792
julie.smith@yorkshiresport.org

What's new in Calderdale

Campaigns

Leeds says Jog On to harassment as West Yorkshire unites to…

Leeds City Council, the Safer Leeds Partnership, Get Set Leeds Local and Yorkshire Sport Foundation…

30 Sept 2025

New Leisure centre for Halifax

In a major milestone for Halifax’s brand new leisure centre for everyone, work is now underway on…

23 Sept 2025

ROKT Foundation are helping children manage their money…

ROKT Foundation has received funding to deliver half day taster sessions to schools to support…

9 Sept 2025

Getting fit for the future at Sowerby Bridge and Todmorden…

Gym facilities in Sowerby Bridge and Todmorden are set to be upgraded, with Calderdale Council…

4 Sept 2025

Calderdale featured in Active Travel webinar

Calderdale Council will discuss how the Ash Green community streets scheme is making it safer and…

12 Aug 2025

Opening School Facilities case study: Ash Green Community…

The 'Mind Body Boost' project delivered in partnership with Ash Green Primary and Positive Impact…

26 June 2025

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