Summer
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
Healthy Holidays Summer 2022 Live from Friday 24th June
The Healthy Holidays Calderdale Programme is back for the Summer! Free places are available at Summer holiday clubs across the Borough for children aged 5-16 eligible for benefits-related free school meals.
Bookings go LIVE on Friday 24th June Here:
Healthy Holidays Calderdale Summer 2022
More information on the Healthy Holidays Summer scheme (PDF)
Walks, activities, events and practical days in Calderdale
The Safer, Cleaner, Greener walks and events programme for Spring/Summer 2017 contains a variety of different events and activities to get involved in.
Weather you enjoy nature, walking or are interested in volunteering to make Calderdale a better place for yourself and others… there’s surely something for you.
Pick up your Calderdale Events and Festivals guide
Visitors to Calderdale this spring and summer can now start to plan their trip, with the release of the annual Calderdale Events and Festivals guide.
The colourful guide is crammed with over 30 entries of indoor and outdoor events taking place right across Calderdale, between April and September.
Calderdale Events and Festivals guide is available in Calderdale libraries, visitor centres and museums. Also keep an eye out for it in visitor attractions across West Yorkshire.
For details of events and festivals in Calderdale all year around visit www.visitcalderdale.com
Sure Start summer activities in Brighouse
Enjoy a family gathering or penalty shoot out in Lower Valley with Sure Start summer activities for all the family next month.
Family Gathering on Friday 12 August – 10am to 12pm
All things fun One off event for children up to age 8 years at Whinney Hill Community Centre, Whinney Hill Park, Brighouse, HD6 2NQ – Book by contacting the Training Team on 01422 266197
Penalty Shoot Out on Thursday 25 August – 10am to 11.30am
Fun for the entire family at this one off event suitable for children aged 2 to 6 at Wellholme Park Children’s Centre, Bradford Road, Brighouse, HD6 4AF – Book by calling 01484 714768
For other events and news from Sure Start Children’s Centres visit surestartchildrenscentresnhp.org.uk
Play Development Service Summer Play Schemes
The Play Development Service provides FREE open access play sessions for children and young people aged between 5-14 years old. The sessions are open access and are offered at various centres, parks and open spaces across Calderdale.
As part of a summer programme there will be various activities taking place from Monday 25 July to Friday 2 September… Click here to view scheduled activities…
For further information contact the Play Development Service on 01422 380995 or visit www.calderdale.gov.uk
CREW Led Health Walks – Summer 2016
From July to September, CREW Heart Support Group will be running led health walks that everyone can join.
There’s long and short walks to suit all those who want to get involved and there’s no need to book, just turn up on the day and time of any walk.
Click here to see all upcoming walks and find one to take part in
For further information about CREW visit www.crewheartsupport.co.uk
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