Gentle Exercise
Greener Together short walks for women in 2023. Connect with the environment, meet new people.
Greener Together will deliver further Sustainability Workshops and Walks for Women from the WomenCentre in Halifax starting January.
Sustainability Workshops
Information on Workshops 2023 (PDF)
The team will be delivering short walks, taster sessions and short courses aimed at advising women who may be on limited incomes, how to approach living more sustainably. They will be introducing sustainability and making it more relevant on a day-to-day basis, looking at reducing costs, sustainable shopping and saving energy in the home amongst other approaches. Environmentally friendly goodies will be given out at each session!
The Sustainability courses are running January-February and February-March 2023.
Next 4 week Workshop starting 20th February
Walks for Women
Information on Walks 2023 (PDF)
Short, weekly lead Walks for Women starting Thursday 12th of January 2023 from the WomenCentre.
These are short walks with the emphasis being very much on meeting new people, re-connecting with the environment, reducing social isolation, improving health, exploring the green spaces of Halifax and introducing women to the range of activities at The Outback Community garden and the services of the Women’s Centre. We will be walking at a relaxed pace; tailored to individuals.
Free short 1,5hrs walks for women this winter
Continuing through to March 2023, there will be short walks with the emphasis being very much on meeting new people, re-connecting with the environment, improving health, exploring the green spaces of Halifax and introducing women to the range of activities at The Outback Community garden.
The walks will be at a relaxed pace, tailored to individuals.
Please call the WomenCentre for more Information and to book your place: 01422 386500
All walks start from WomenCentre, 23 Silver Street, Halifax, HX1 1JN
CREW Heart Support guided walks for wellbeing
CREW Heart support are back with their guided walking groups of about 5 miles (over 2 hours) to help improve your physical health and mental wellbeing.
CREW Heart Support guided walks January – March 2023
The walks take place around Calderdale and are graded according to difficulty and accessibility.
All walks are guided. Please wear weather appropriate clothing and shoes.
Join and give yourself the opportunity for gentle exercise, socialising and enjoying the outdoors in a safe, friendly environment.
When attending the walks you will be asked to fill out a membership form and a disclaimer. You can request a paper copy or download the PDF from their website and bring it with you already filled out.
New opportunities to move and connect in Elland with Curious Motion
January can be a challenging time of year for our mental health and overall wellbeing. Curious Motion classes and workshops are back this week, including two new sessions – all designed to help you feel more connected to yourself, others, and your local community, release stress and worries, and utilise movement to refresh and restore your body and mind. Our first Sounding Board gathering is also happening on Saturday – a unique opportunity to be part of reducing loneliness in Calderdale (and there’ll be free cake!). I’d love to see you there.
More details and booking info in the latest Curious Motion Newsletter
Stories in Motion
NEW after-school sessions for children
After-school movement and storytelling workshops for children of all ages in partnership with Elland Library. Parents and carers can enjoy free refreshments too.
Thursday 12th Jan – 9th Feb – 3.45pm – 4.30pm
Elland Library, Coronation Street. HX5 0DF
Rhythm & Brews
NEW monthly workshops for all adults
Join us for some relaxing and uplifting movement activities with Matt. Suitable for all adults, this session involves an hour of movement (seated and/ or standing), followed by a brew and refreshments.
Friday 13th January – 12pm – 1.30pm
Upper Hall (first floor), Southgate Church, Elland. HX5 0JL
Sounding Board
Be part of reducing loneliness in Calderdale
Are you interested in supporting more connection and a deeper sense of belonging across Elland, Rastrick and the lower valley? Join us for this informal gathering where we’ll enjoy time to explore what this means for you and your local community. There’ll be free cake and brews too!
Saturday 14th January – 10am – 11am
Project Colt, Elland Bridge, HX5 0SG
Brews & Grooves
For all people over 55
Informal and accessible sessions for older people that focus on sharing joy and connection with others through contemporary dance and ballet-inspired movement, supporting participants to feel confident in their physicality and explore their creativity together.
Tuesday 10th Jan – 7th Feb
10am – 10.45am: dancing
10.45am – 11.30am: brews & a chat
Southgate Church, Elland. HX5 0JL
Dance for Wellbeing
Evening sessions for all adults
An accessible movement and stretch class for adults of all ages. Explore a range of sequences and activities to a variety of music, cultivating a shared sense of fun, relaxation and achievement. We finish each session with time to stretch out and relax, then enjoy a brew together.
Thursday 12th Jan – 9th Feb
6pm – 7.30pm
The Space @ Field Lane, Rastrick, HD6 3JT
More details and booking info in the latest Curious Motion Newsletter
Pre and Postnatal exercise programmes and more online resources
From Couch to Fitness and gentle exercise routines for pregnant women or women who have just given birth, here are some useful links for new and expecting mothers as well as anyone who may wish to move more and increase their levels of physical activity.
- Link to the Sport England press release: https://www.sportengland.org/news/pre-and-postnatal-exercise-programmes-launched
- Link to the free online courses: https://couchtofitness.com/?ref=betterhealth
Together in Motion from Curious Motion
Welcome to the latest news bulletin from Curious Motion. Find words of inspiration and look what they have in store for the winter months. Join them in new ventures or take part in their popular recurring sessions, such as Rhythm and Brews!
Read the Latest from Curious Motion
Curious Motion CIC
Hebden Bridge, Calderdale HX7 7BY
United Kingdom
Get Active at The Space in Rastrick!
There are many wonderful opportunities to get active at The Space in Field Lane with many exercise classes for all tastes and fitness levels. Whether you’re starting your fitness journey or you’re a regular, you’re bound to find something for you!
The full weekly schedule of the Space is available to download
Fitness sessions:
Tuesday 10-11 : Zumba Gold with Crazy Amigos (£5 pp)
Thursday 18 – 19: Dance for Wellbeing with Curious motion – pay as you feel
Friday 14 – 14:45 : Gentle Exercise (£3 pp)
Greener Together short walks for women in winter 2022. Connect with the environment, meet new people.
WomenCentre are there for women who may be on limited income with help to approach living more sustainably.
They are running short walks, taster sessions and short courses to introduce sustainability, making it more relevant on a day-to-day basis, looking at reducing costs, sustainable shopping and saving energy in the home amongst other approaches. You will receive environmentally friendly goodies too at each session!
The Sustainability courses are running this November all the way to February 2023.
Free short 1,5hrs walks for women this winter
Starting this October hoping to continue through to March 2023, there will be short walks with the emphasis being very much on meeting new people, re-connecting with the environment, improving health, exploring the green spaces of Halifax and introducing women to the range of activities at The Outback Community garden.
The walks will be at a relaxed pace, tailored to individuals.
October walk schedule:
Thursday 13th October 2022 11am – Outback Community Garden
Thursday 20th October 2022 11am – Savile Park
Thursday 27th October 2022 11am – People’s Park/Lister Lane Cemetery
Thursday 3rd November 2022 11am – Canal Walk/Manor Heath
Please call the WomenCentre for more Information and to book your place:
01422 386500
All walks start from WomenCentre 23 Silver Street HX1 1JN
Life Qi are looking for Tai Chi instructors
Seated Exercise at Hipperholme Christ Church every Tuesday
Active Rainbow come to Hipperholme Christ Church every Tuesday morning to offer seated exercise sessions!
This is a very friendly class and we always finish off the session with a chat and cuppa. Everyone welcome 
Sessions cost £4 per person and run every Tuesday at Christ Church Hipperholme (cross road) at 9.45am.
Hipperholme Christ Church: 21 Brighouse Rd, Hipperholme, Halifax HX3 8EA
Step into fitness with this 6 week Summer Walking Challenge
Newground Together invite you to join their Summer Walking Challenge starting 18 July 2022.
The activities are open to anyone in Calderdale over 18 years and out of work. We would like to involve as many people as possible in the opportunities.
Whether you walk a little or a lot every step counts. All abilities welcome.
Join our team of walkers for support and encouragement every week this summer.
First walk is on 22nd July at 11am. Meet at Bull House Green House, Halifax HX1 2EB
- Booking required for the Friday walks, so we can ensure enough picnic food for all.
- You don’t have to attend every week, just let us know when you are free.
- Free for people out of work, aged over 18 and living in Calderdale.
- Support will be provided from our Employment and Skills team.
- We can reimburse bus fares for those wanting to attend the Friday walks.
- If people need help to access the challenge due to lack of suitable footwear or clothing – we can help.
- Follow our progress updates on Facebook and Instagram.
- Plus one lucky walker will win a £25 ‘Love to Shop’ voucher!
Get in touch now to book onto the 6 week challenge and collect your challenge pack from Bull Green
House from the 11th July.
Call: 0300 330 5535
Email: hello@newground.co.uk
More events
There are other events you may be interested in, take a look at the July / August timetable or visit our website : Newground Together
Calderdale Lower Valley blog 