Walks

Healthy Minds January – March 22 Recovery & Support ​Offer! 

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Our Recovery & Support team at Healthy Minds is excited to bring the people of Calderdale a new-and-improved offer of peer-support groups, drop-ins, activities, workshops and ‘Walks for Wellbeing’ in our January – March 2022 programme!

There is a big range of support on offer across Calderdale to help you stay well, whether you are looking for emotional support, relaxing activities, information, advice, or a way to stay active, we will help you find the right fit for your needs.
To book or enquire about any of our services, please contact your local Recovery & Support Worker:
Halifax/Lower Valley area: nicola@healthymindscalderdale.co.uk
Upper Calder Valley area: deborah@healthymindscalderdale.co.uk
For Walks for Wellbeing contact: liz@healthymindscalderdale.co.uk
Or call us on 01422 345154

Find out more about whether our services might be for you at our website: https://www.healthymindscalderdale.co.uk/recoverysupport.html

Often called the ‘spine’ of Healthy Minds, the service that provides a range of opportunities for people in Calderdale to explore different ways of looking after their wellbeing, from attending peer-support groups to doing gentle activities such as art, meditation, allotment, craft, walking, yoga and more.
Click on the images below to download them in PDF format

Cultural Events and talks by Calderdale Heritage Walks

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As well as their local history inspired walks, the Calderdale Heritage Walks group are hosting a series of talks and cultural events around Halifax.

Please note face masks may well be essential at these events

Talk evenings with David Glover
Illustrated Historical Talks Wednesdays @ Grayston Unity at 8:15pm

£5.00 entry + service fee – Advance Booking only via https://www.seetickets.com/search?q=grayston

 

The story of Halifax Zoo and Amusement Park by David Glover
Illustrated Halifax Antiquarian Society Lecture
Tuesday 18th January – 7.30pm
At the Graygill Rooms, Halifax Piece Hall

Entry via donation on door

Just over 100 years ago, Halifax had a Zoo. Opened in 1909, this early “theme park” at Chevinedge housed many wild animals, yet also had other attractions – the first cinema in Halifax, a roller-coaster, and a miniature railway. Tales abound of special events, including balloon flights and an early aeroplane display in the skies above. Then there was the meandering bear!

Calderdale Heritage Walks

For the Calderdale Heritage Walks, view the full Winter schedule on the Calderdale Heritage Walks website

Because of Covid, and more limited numbers, Walks must be paid for and prebooked via https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/calderdale-heritage-walks

Upcoming walks highlights – Full walk details here

  • January 19th – Some Calderdale Murders – 1858-1957
    From the Wadsworth Moor murder of 1858, through to the tragic killing of Emily Pye in Gibbet Street, Halifax, in 1957; looking at six different tragedies, and how they were investigated.
  • Sunday 23rd January 2022 – Lost Churches and Chapels of Halifax
    And there were many! We visit the sites of over twenty; a few remain, given new uses. From Square Congregational Chapel and Church, we move to the sites of vanished buildings.
  • February 16th – More Calderdale Murders – 1556-1964
    Who killed Holdsworth, Vicar of Halifax in his home? Why was the Excise Collector slain in Savile Park Road? Who went mad and killed his boss in the newspaper office?

 

For more information visit Calderdale Heritage Walks

Midday Me Time Walks near you every fortnight

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A few minutes of walk a day are good for the body and spirit, so why not join a friendly, like minded group and take a walk not far from where you are?

These walks are short in duration, open to all and if you fancy breaking up your day this could be an opportunity to stretch your legs and get some fresh air!

The next walks at Beechwood Park (Heathy lane side) are scheduled for:

  • Jan 13th, Jan 27th, Feb 10th, Feb 24th, and Mar 10th

Walks start at 1pm and last for about 30 minutes.

More walks schedule:

Savile Park Moor, Halifax – Wednesdays at 12.30pm.

Wellholme Park, Brighouse – Wednesdays at 12.30pm

Northowram – Wednesdays at 12.30pm

Hebden Bridge – Tuesdays at 12.30pm

Beacon Hill – Wednesdays at 12.30pm

Beechwood Park, Illingworth – Alternate Thursdays at 1pm.

Go on, take a few minutes to yourself!

NEW January – March 22 Recovery & Support ​Offer! 

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Our Recovery & Support team at Healthy Minds is excited to bring the people of Calderdale a new-and-improved offer of peer-support groups, drop-ins, activities, workshops and ‘Walks for Wellbeing’ in our January – March 2022 programme!

There is a big range of support on offer across Calderdale to help you stay well, whether you are looking for emotional support, relaxing activities, information, advice, or a way to stay active, we will help you find the right fit for your needs.
To book or enquire about any of our services, please contact your local Recovery & Support Worker:
Halifax/Lower Valley area: nicola@healthymindscalderdale.co.uk
Upper Calder Valley area: deborah@healthymindscalderdale.co.uk
For Walks for Wellbeing contact: liz@healthymindscalderdale.co.uk
Or call us on 01422 345154

Find out more about whether our services might be for you at our website: https://www.healthymindscalderdale.co.uk/recoverysupport.html

Often called the ‘spine’ of Healthy Minds, the service that provides a range of opportunities for people in Calderdale to explore different ways of looking after their wellbeing, from attending peer-support groups to doing gentle activities such as art, meditation, allotment, craft, walking, yoga and more.
Click on the images below to download them in PDF format

Join a Midday Me Time Walk near you

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Following the success of Wednesdays Midday Me Time walks, there are now Thursday routes happening, led by Walking Champions across the borough, one of them our very own Zain!

These walks are short in duration, open to all and if you fancy breaking up your day this could be an opportunity to stretch your legs and get some fresh air!

If you are about in North Halifax next Thursday 2nd Dec, feel free to come along to Zain’s walk at Beechwood park.

Other walks planned:

Savile Park Moor, Halifax – Wednesdays at 12.30pm.

Wellholme Park, Brighouse – Wednesdays at 12.30pm

Northowram – Wednesdays at 12.30pm

Hebden Bridge – Tuesdays at 12.30pm

Beacon Hill – Wednesdays at 12.30pm

Beechwood Park, Illingworth – Thursdays at 1pm.

For more information on the walks and contact details for each walk, download the schedule here: Midday Me Time

CREW Led Walks – Winter and Spring 2017

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CREW Heart Support is kicking off 2017 with an updated list of walks taking place between now and April so take a look at the following walk lists for 2017 and see if there’s anything that takes your fancy.

If you need more information or to find out more about the work of CREW Heart Support visit www.crewheartsupport.co.uk

Walks, talks and more at the Halifax Heritage Festival

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hhfest_logoThe Halifax Heritage Festival gets underway today and approximately 20 heritage sites are hosting events and activities during the festival with over 60 walks, talks, tours, viewings, exhibitions and live music events taking place.

Thursday 8 September to Sunday 11 September

Most events are FREE of charge to attend, a limited few have a small cost or donation requirement, with nothing costing more than £5 per person.

Visitors can expect family activities, children’s events, evening talks and lunch time walks, with historical lectures, ghostly tales, hidden gems, and uncovered tombs being included in the weekend.

Running alongside the already renowned Heritage Open Days, the Halifax Heritage Festival offers many unique events taking place, there’s something for all ages.

Click here to find out whats going on starting today