Local communities will be brought together via Dewsbury's waterways with the aim of promoting healthy lifestyles through the use of open spaces. Activities and events on Dewsbury's waterways, run by British Waterways and other local organisations and community groups will include community arts projects, fishing and canoeing taster days, towpath tidy days, heritage open days, conservation training, volunteer ranger opportunities, community boat days, canal celebration festivals, guided walks and cycle days.