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Walk Wheel Ride 2025: A Year of Activity, Partnership and Impact

In 2025, Walk Wheel Ride delivered an ambitious and wide-reaching programme across Huddersfield, Batley & Spen Valley and the Holme Valley, putting walking, wheeling and cycling at the centre of community life. Across the three hubs, we held 103 events and recorded attendance exceeded 2,300 people. Many more stopped at our stalls, joined conversations, picked up information or took part informally. The scale of engagement shows that active travel…

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Shared Journeys: A Lasting Legacy in the Holme Valley

We’re delighted to share the final film from our ‘Shared Journeys’ photo voice project, a celebration of the people, stories and experiences that have shaped some of our Walk Wheel Ride work in the Holme Valley over the past year. Created in collaboration with the brilliant Chris from Our Creative Connection, the film brings together…

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Inclusive Active Travel in our Communities: The Growing Impact of Walk Wheel Ride Kirklees

This year has been an exciting one for Walk Wheel Ride, as we’ve continued to grow our programme of inclusive activities designed to bring people together, boost confidence, and make the outdoors more accessible for everyone. From wellness walks and accessible days out to bike try-outs, our events are giving people opportunities to get active,…

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Man Alive Project: Building Connections, One Activity at a Time

Located in the Holme Valley, the Man Alive Project is helping men reconnect, with themselves, with each other, and with life, through the simple joy of shared activity. At the heart of it all… Founded by John Penson, the project was born from a desire to create a space where men could come together, be…

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WWR Launches New Guided Cycling Routes Video Series for Huddersfield Riders

We’re excited to share the first in a brand-new series of guided cycling routes videos designed to help more people explore Huddersfield confidently by bike. The videos are being produced by the amazing team at Paradigm Creative, and are supported by West Yorkshire Combined Authority and Transpennine Route Upgrade, as part of our ongoing commitment…

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We In Front: Walking Together and Living Well

In the rolling hills around Huddersfield, a remarkable group of walkers is proving that it’s never too late to embrace the outdoors, or to change your life. The Origins of We In Front… We In Front, a walking group founded in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, now boasts over 30 regular members, most of…

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Grassroots Batley & Dewsbury: Walking Women into Wellness

Grassroots Batley & Dewsbury is a group dedicated to improving health and wellbeing for women and children. Founded by Sara Javid, a public health professional with a lifelong passion for physical activity, the group works with local people and communities to create healthier starts for children and new opportunities for women. What Grassroots offers… At…

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Building Skills, Confidence and Connections: A Wheelchair Skills Adventure!

This spring, EPIKS teamed up with the brilliant team at Experience Community to run a four-week wheelchair skills course in Holmfirth and it was a hit! Led by expert instructors with lived experience, the course gave wheelchair users the chance to boost their skills, confidence, and independence in a supportive and fun environment. What Happened?…

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Man Alive Project

linktr.ee/manaliveproject Ramble On! Is a men’s walk & talk group who walk every Thursday evening from different locations in & around the Holme Valleys. The Man Alive Project aims to support men’s health through social activities and Ramble On! is one element of this. Contact: John Penson, manaliveholmfirth@gmail.com Areas of interest: Leisure, Fitness/health, Mental health, Community, Dog-friendly…

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Summer of Active Travel Events

Join us for a jam packed summer of Walk Wheel Ride events in Kirklees! In 2025, the Walk Wheel Ride team is turning up the energy across Kirklees with a packed programme of fun, free and inclusive events for all ages! From bustling town centres to gorgeous green spaces, our events are the place to…

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