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Rastrick Around the World Community Walk Sunday 21st August
Active Calderdale invite you to a guided walk, suitable for everyone through Cromwell Bottom Nature Reserve. We will walk for about 1km but you are welcome to walk further. Likely to be a few slight gradients.
Meet at the cabin at Cromwell Bottom Nature Reserve on
Sunday 21st August 1.00pm
There will be some snacks available afterwards (limited) and the chance to win several Love2shop vouchers.
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
Elland 700 at Elland Library – Walk and Write around Elland
This year marks the 700 year anniversary of Elland becoming an official market town.
The town received a Royal Charter on 24 February 1317 from King Edward II allowing it to host a weekly market, as well as two fairs a year.
On 15 June 2017 – 14:00 to 17:00 take a short walk around Elland exploring its history with a knowledgeable local guide. Then return to the library to do creative writing inspired by the walk. For more information about this FREE event contact Elland Library on 01422 374472 or email elland.library@calderdale.gov.uk.
Castle Carr Fountain Walk 2017 – Tickets available!
This July in the estate of Castle Carr, their famous gravity fed fountain will once again rise magnificently into the sky.
Sunday 2 July 2017 – A picturesque walk, 2.5 miles each way will commence from the Cat I’th Well Inn at 12noon prompt.
The estate will be open from noon until 3. Suitable footwear should be worn as parts of the walk are wet and muddy and uneven.
The fountain itself will play from 2pm for just over 15 minutes.
Organised again by the Rotary Club of Halifax, and with permission granted by Yorkshire Water and the land owner, it is again hoped the fountain will reach a height of over 100 feet.
This is strictly a ticket only event. Tickets costing £5 each can be purchased from the Crossroad Inn, the Cat ith Well Inn, Woodlesford Newsagents near Mount Tabor and Harvey’s of Halifax ( 3rd Floor Customer Services).
For families, a ticket enabling entry for two adults and up to three children is available for £15. Children under 5 have free entry. Well behaved dogs are welcome, but must be kept on a lead. Tickets can also be booked online here
Keep active with Heartbeat, The Brighouse Heart Support Group
Heartbeat is a registered charity based in Brighouse and run by volunteers who provide Exercise and Tai Chi classes, social events and walks for people who have had or are at risk of having a cardiac event.
The following activities cost just £2 for members and take place at Brighouse Sports Club, Russell Way, HD6 4LX
- Tuesdays
Tai Chi – 9.30am to 10.25am
Tai Chi – 10.30am to 11.25am
Exercise – 11.30am to 12.30pm - Wednesdays
Exercise – 6.30pm to 7.30pm - Thursdays
Exercise – 9.30am to 10.25am
Exercise – 10.30am to 11.25am
Exercise – 11.30am to 122.30pm
Walks / Health Walks
Walks are organised every alternate Tuesday morning and every Saturday. Walks typically last 2 to 3 hours and usually end with a lunch. Organised through trained walk leaders the walks are FREE to all members, carers and parents. People who do not meet the set criteria are welcome to join the walks as an Associate Member providing they pay the annual membership fee of £5.
How do you join?
There are several ways to join classes if you meet the criteria and become a member of Heartbeat:
- See your Doctor or Practice Nurse and ask to be enrolled in the Better Living Programme.
- Obtain a letter from your Doctor/Practice Nurse stating that you meet 1 or more of the criteria and you are able to exercise
What’s the Criteria?
Remember you must meet at least 1 of the following criteria to join the Exercise and Tai Chi classes:
- You have a heart condition or have had a cardiac event
- you have high blood pressure or high cholesterol
- you are overweight (BMI greater than 25)
- you are diabetic (Diabetes 1 or 2)
For more information on the work of Heartbeat visit heartbeat.uk.com – call 07475 943686 or email heartbeat.bhsg@gmail.com
Nature Walk at Cromwell Bottom
Guided Walk Round Cromwell Bottom Local Nature Reserve Join members of the Cromwell Bottom Wildlife Group to enjoy the sights and sounds of autumn at this fascinating and varied site.
Tuesday 25 October 2016 – From 1pm
At Cromwell Bottom Nature Reserve (Meet in the car park at 1pm)
Refreshments will be available at the end of the walk.
Take a Midnight Walk for Overgate Hospice this weekend
Get involved with a 13 or 6 mile midnight walk and support Overgate Hospice this weekend.
Saturday 10 September 2016
Starting from North Bridge Leisure Centre, Halifax
For information on this or any other event please call 01422 387121, emailfundraising@overgatehospice.nhs.uk or register at mw.overgatehospice.org.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
CREW Led Health Walks – Spring 2016
Throughout May and June, CREW Heart Support Group will be running led health walks that everyone can join.
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
Take a walk on the Wildside – New programme available now
The latest edition of Wildside – the walks and events programme produced by Calderdale Council is now available in local tourist information centres, libraries and sports centres.
This year’s programme is packed full of walks, events and practical days suitable for adults and families so why not pick one up today or visit www.calderdale.gov.uk and search for ‘walks’ or have a look at the events calendar to find out more?
If you need more information or can’t find the new leaflet in your local outlet, please email countryside@calderdale.gov.uk
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