Please find below the most recent Place Based Working noticeboard that we have received for Newsome, Greenhead, Ashbrow, Crosland Moor & Netherton, Dalton and Almondbury.
Any questions, bookings or requests for further information should be directed towards the organisation concerned.
Ward Partnership Meetings
If you would like to get involved in the up and coming ward partnership meetings please get in touch with placebasedworking@kirklees.gov.uk and they will send you an invite.
The meetings are a great place to meet likeminded folk in order to share all the great things happening in the ward as well as helping partners and Councillors to co-ordinate what’s happening locally. They also provide an opportunity for partners to problem solve on shared priorities and identify funding/resources to put in place community activities to meet local needs.
| SEND Careers Event | C+K Careers – For young people aged 14 – 25 with SEND. Over 20 exhibitors including employers, training providers, advisory services and colleges will be there. 25.3.26 at The Holiday Inn at Brighouse, HD6 4HW (12pm – 5pm) For info and to book – MyDirections | SEND Next Steps Event – March 2026 |
| Event | Early Years & Playwork Employer Engagement Event – Perfect for those looking to recruit new staff at their school, nursery or out of school club. Meet & interview learners and learn more about Skills Bootcamp courses. At Huddersfield Town Hall, HD1 2TA – 23.3.26 (10am -1pm). If you want to attend – email speech.stars@kirklees.gov.uk or ring 01484 234153 or use the QR code on the attached poster |
| Skills Bootcamp | Creative Skills – Two week course at Proper Job, 3rd Floor of Byram Arcade, HD1 1ND. Next bootcamp starts 23.2.26 – 6.3.26. For info about the course CREATIVE SKILLS BOOTCAMP | properjobtheatre For info polly@properjob.org.uk or tel 07519560180. Poster attached |
| ESOL | ESOL classes at Manorfield School, Manor Way, Batley, WF17 7DQ. Starting 16.4.26 (9am – 11.30am) To book email fieldscoordinator@batleymat.co.uk or ring 07497512801 or just turn up. Poster attached |
| SATs Maths Booster | Help your child with SATs. 4 week booster class at Pioneer Higher Skills Centre, Halifax Road, Dewsbury, WF13 1BD starting 23.2.26 (12.30pm – 3pm) Email ace@kirkleescollege.ac.uk or just turn up on the day. Poster attached |
| Digital drop in | At Rawthorpe & Dalton Library , HD5 9QJ– First Wednesday of month (1pm – 3pm) Poster attached |
| Safety Equipment Referrals | Fresh Futures are accepting referrals for families with a child under 2 and in receipt of certain benefits for free safety equipment (includes installation where required). Referral form with list of equipment attached. You can request a safer sleep travel cot – just note this on the referral form. For info healthandwellbeing@freshfutures.org.uk |
| Nominations needed – Dalton | Nominate an unsung hero who lives, works or volunteers in Dalton for a celebration event on 20.3.26 (6pm start). Poster with QR code attached |
| Social/Wellbeing | At Antilles Educational & Social Club, Trinity Street, HD1 5DZ – last Wednesday of month (11am – 2pm). Cakes, drinks, games etc. Poster attached |
| Social/Wellbeing | At Netherton Community Centre, HD4 7WH – Drop in times (all 12pm – 1pm) – 19.2.26, 5.3.26 & 19.3.26. Make connections with people, local groups, activities etc or learn how to start a local group. Poster with QR code attached |
| Social | Cultural evening at Huddersfield SDA Church, Corner of College St/park Road, Crosland Moor, HD4 5EB – 21.2.26 (Starts 5.30pm) Evening of music, culture, laughter and good food. Poster attached |
| Free packed lunches – half term | Collect your free packed lunches from Sandy Mount, Blackmoorfoot Road, HD4 5QP. Call 07494673171 to let them know how many you need. Poster attached |
| Family – Half Term | Sustainable Crafting for Family Learning at Netherton Community Centre, HD4 7WH. Three days of crafting – need to attend for all three sessions – 18.2, 19.2 & 20.2.26 (10am – 12pm) To book – ace@kirkleescollege.ac.uk or just turn up. Poster attached |
| Family – Half Term | Family fun at Moldgreen United Reformed Church – 16.2.26 (12.30pm – 3pm) For info email helensnashall21@gmail.com or ring 07342156864 |
| Family – Half Term | Family fun with Waverley URC at FOCAL Centre, New Hye Road, HD3 4DD – 17.2.26 (12.30pm – 3pm) For info email helensnashall21@gmail.com or ring 07342156864 |
| Food Pantry | Opening on 19.2.26 and every Thursday (1.30pm – 3pm) at Birkby & Fartown Library., HD1 6BE. £5 (cash only) for a bag of food – mixture of tinned, fresh and bakery. Contact 07877089800 for info Poster attached |
| Ukelele group | Starting at Moldgreen United Reformed Church with Moldgreen Primary School. Join the group or watch them perform – Mondays starting 23.2.26 (3.15pm – 4.15pm) For info email helensnashall21@gmail.com or ring 07342156864 |
| WY Police Contact Points | Come along and speak to your Neighbourhood Policing Team OfficerAlmondbury Library – 19.2.26, 23.3.26, 23.4.26 & 14.5.26 All at 3pm – 5pmMorrisons, Waterloo – 16.2.26, 9.3.26, 7.4.26, 18.4.26, 11.5.26 & 30.5.26 All at 9am – 11am |
| FOGP | Greenhead Park – Get in touch with FOGP – fogphuddersfield@googlemail.comWeekly lets get running session each Saturday at 11.30am. Meet at war memorial. £4 per session Let’s Start RunningArt group back starting 13.2.26. Meet at Trinity Street gates at 10am on second Friday of the month. Bring something to draw on and with. Booking essential contacts@s2r.org.ukFree 5 week Mindful course starts 26.2.26 (10am)at pavilion by bowling greens. Must enrol enrol on courseNew car parking option – Greenhead College car park open on weekdays 6pm – 6am, all day weekends, public hols and outside term time of college. Payment is by mobile only (£1 per hour for 1 – 2 hrs, £3 for up to 5 hrs and £3.50 for up to 12 hrs) |
| Useful Links | |
| Natural Kirklees February 26 Newsletter Natural Kirklees February 2026 Newsletter | |
| Parent Sanctuary What’s on in February What’s On in February | |
| Growing Works February Newsletter Growing Works February Newsletter | |
| Funding & Grants Henry Smith Foundation Henry Smith Foundation £500 – £3K for non-profit orgs to provide one off recreational trips or holidays for disadvantaged/disabled children (13 yrs or younger) CD 19.3.26 The Hospital Saturday Fund The Hospital Saturday Fund £2K (Standard) & up to £10K (Large) to support medical projects, care, research or support of medical training. CD for standard grants 13.4.26, 14.7.26 & 8.10.26. And CD for large grants 16.3.26, 16.6.26, 10.9.26 & 2.12.26 B&Q Foundation 2026 (2 grants) B&Q Foundation 2026- Home Improvement Grants and B&Q Foundation 2026- Home Starter Kits Up to £10K – for essential home improvements & home starter kits helping people facing homelessness, domestic abuse, disabilities etc CD 20.2.26 Magdalen Hospital Trust Magdalen Hospital Trust Up to £2K For projects that work with vulnerable children and young people esp those at risk of sexual and other forms of exploitation. CD for Feb (28.2.26). Motability Foundation Expanding Access to Driving Tuition for Disabled People£50K – £1M over 3 yrs – for orgs that provide driving lessons and car adaptions tailored to people with different disabilities. CD 31.3.26 Armed Forces Day Armed Forces Day Up to £10K to help orgs and individuals host an Armed Forces Day event – to take place within 2 weeks of 27.6.26. CD 30.4.26 Locala locala.org.uk/get-involved/community-fund Up to £1.5K For projects that support people to thrive where they live. Cash For Kids Grant Application – Cash for Kids £1K – £3K – For projects that improve mental wellbeing of young people (0 – 18yrs) Stanley Smith Horticultural Trust How to apply | Stanley Smith (UK) Horticultural Trust Up to £5k Examples on project supported include new gardens, restoration of gardens or greenhouses, plant study trips and more. CD 15.2.26 and 15.8.26 Suez Communities Fund SUEZ Communities Fund – England – Grantscape Use the postcode checker to see if you are eligible. Check out successful projects and their awards. CD 6.5.26 Gov Grant Workplace Charging Scheme for state-funded education institutions For state-funded schools and education institutions. Get up to 75% off the cost to buy and install chargepoint sockets. CD 31.3.26 | |
