Slaithwaite

Welcome to Slaithwaite — a vibrant village with a creative heart and a strong sense of community. Nestled in the Colne Valley, Slaithwaite (pronounced “Slawit” by locals) is known for its independent spirit, artisan businesses, canalside charm, and thriving local economy.

Whether you’re looking to grow your business, discover hidden gems, or connect with others who live and work nearby, this page is your hub for all things Slaithwaite — where work, rest, and play come together.

We’re here to amplify local voices and events, so if you’d like to suggest updates, submit news articles, or add events to our calendar, we’d love to include your contribution.

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Upcoming Events in Slaithwaite

Tuesday 5th May
10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Spend time working on your business, in a supportive and collaborative space. Sayers Solutions is opening its online doors fortnightly on a Tuesday...

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Sunday 10th May
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm

The Self-Love Circle aims to help women/mothers Self-Discover, Connect with themselves, and ultimately Transform into their best selves for greater in...

Read More about The Self-Love Circle: Where women gather to rediscover themselves.

Tuesday 12th May
10:00 am - 11:00 am

Guest Speaker: Katie Shaw from Shaw Socials Join us for our Treehouse Tribe Coffee Chat on Tuesday 12th May where our guest speaker will be Katie S...

Read More about Treehouse Tribe Networking: Coffee Chat May

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Latest Slaithwaite News

29 April 2026

2026 Festival brings a feast of poets, comedians and bestselling authors to Huddersfield along with an array of child friendly events. Check out their event listing on our Local Calendar ...

Read More about HuddLitFest celebrates 20th anniversary with Arts Council backing and landmark 2026 programme

29 April 2026

Having just attended a training course that was very much AI based – it seems to be the way the world is going! Driving home, I wondered what ChatGPT would ...

Read More about ChatGPT critique of our offering

28 April 2026

Please see below information relating to communities in rural Kirklees that may be of interest. Please pass on, share and promote any information you think your communities and connections would ...

Read More about Rural Newsletter April 2026 Colne Valley
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