Saturday 2nd September 2023
1pm – 4pm
Beechwood Park, Illingworth, Halifax, HX2 9UN
Booking not required, just turn up!
Everybody is welcome to our ‘I Like to Move It Fun Day’!
Whatever your age or ability, whether you’re a seasoned athlete or just want to find ways to get moving more, there’s something for you!
There will be a number of different sports and activities on offer, spread across Beechwood Park to showcase the wonderful facilities available right on our doorstep.
There will also be lots of goodies and prizes up for grabs to help you on your journey to become more active and the health and wellbeing benefits that can bring!
Confirmed activities for the day include:
- Orienteering
- Bowling
- Gymnastics
- Aerobic dance class
- Women’s and men’s football
- Bike giveaway!
Who will be there?
ONTRAK Bike giveaway: ONTRAK is back in North Halifax with one of their fabulous bike giveaways! There are 200 bikes available for children aged 2-16 . Children must be present so the right bike can be matched.
Holmfield Bowling Club: Have a go at crown green bowling at the club grounds, right in Beechwood Park. The clubhouse will also be open for refreshments.
Orienteering with East Pennine Orienteering Club: Complete the orienteering courses and have a go at the virtual maze!Bokwa and Zumba with Nicola from Eat Smart Move More: Find out about these fun and inclusive aerobic classes right here in Halifax! Watch the demonstration at 1.30pm.
Running Aunties: The Running Aunties will be leading a guided walk and sharing info about their fantastic group!: Halifax Belles:The Halifax Belles will be there to talk about women’s football and sharing a few of their skills!
Magpie Movers: Come and watch the amazing Magpie Movers dance group in action at 2pm!
Staying Well: Find out how you can stay active with Staying Well and join in with the lawn games!
Calderdale Explorers: Calderdale Explorers will be running basketball activities and skills in the Beechwood Park basketball court.BOUNCE!: BOUNCE will be there showcasing their fabulous keep fit classes on mini trampolines.
Positive Impact Sports: Try your hand at archery with Leah from Positive Impact Sports.Tai Chi Tigers: Marsha will be on hand to show you how to move with Tai Chi.
Litter picking: Find out how you can get active whilst doing something good for community and planet with prizes to be won!Stalls for local organisations:
We hope to see you there!
Booking not required but you can call 01422 392767 if you would like any further information.