Please see below information provided by Kirklees Council, Place Based Working, 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 be interested in.
The activities, events and opportunities featured are shared on behalf of services, partner organisations& groups as part of our regular community news round-ups. Any questions, bookings or requests for further information should be directed to the organisation concerned.
Auntie Pam’s in the Community
Attached is information on outreach support for mums and mums to be with trained peer support volunteers.
Fortnightly on Mondays mornings 10-11 am next on 28th September at Meltham Moor Families Together Building on Birmingham Lane.
Support for Families
A range of free services are available for families including home safety and the NHS Healthy Start scheme (vitamins, milk and fresh food).
For referrals or further information, please contact: healthandwellbeing@freshfutures.org.uk
Website for more information: Fresh Futures: Supporting People & their families.
Families Together Stay and Plays
Attached are details of weekly Friday morning sessions 9.15 -11.15 am for 0-5 yrs and parents/ carers at Meltham Moor Families Together Building on Birmingham Lane.
Holme Valley Youth Offer Autumn programme
Attached is the current youth offer for young people across the Holme Valley.
Information is collated by Kirklees Youth Alliance.
Holme Valley Foodbank pop-up pantry
Flyer attached for affordable food support on Tuesday 20th October 3-6 pm at Holmfirth Methodist Church HD9 7EQ.
Wellness Service – new support for residents on –
My Wellbeing
Managing My Wellbeing workshop, 2-4 pm 8th October Civic Centre 1, Huddersfield.
Moving Forward with a Long-term Health Condition 10-12 pm 15th October – Virtual/ online
Healthy Weight
Rural Healthy Weight Programme, starting 3rd November (for 6 weeks) 1-2pm at Slaithwaite Library
For more information or to access the sessions, please refer to the Wellness Service
Wellbeing | Healthy Living | Kirklees Wellness Service
Stop Smoking drop-in session across the area (flyer attached)
Our Offers | Kirklees Wellness Service
Kirklees Together Talking Therapies
Attached is information on the service and how residents can access support.
Sustainable Fashion September – Fashion Reimagined
Attached is information on a Thread Republic film screening at The Civic, Slaithwaite on Friday 2nd October 6-9 pm.
The new Huddersfield Town Centre Library Hub is open – see what is on this weekend
Celebrate the opening of Huddersfield’s new Library Hub and Queensgate Square – Kirklees Together
West Yorkshire Trading Standards – reporting illegal or underage firework sales
Attached are leaflets aimed at schools/families, also of wider interest to other sectors. Advice from West Yorkshire Trading Standards:
We are now entering firework season, where retailers with the relevant licence can legally sell fireworks from 15th October to 10th November.
Most retailers are not permitted to sell fireworks outside of this time frame, although some do have a year-round licence. In-depth information on the laws on firework sales can be found here.
Any information suggesting businesses, or individuals, are selling fireworks illegally, either outside of that time frame or during the retail period, is of interest to us, as is any information on any fireworks sales to under 18s, which is always illegal.
Police PACT meetings
Opportunity to meet officers from the Rural Neighbourhood Policing Team and raise any issues or concerns:
Events and meetings | West Yorkshire Police
- Wednesday 30th September 5-6 pm at Morrisons, Station Street, Meltham, HD9 5QR
- Wednesday 30th September 12-1 pm Full Life Church, Miry Lane, Thongsbridge HD9 7RW
- Wednesday 21st October 5-6 pm at Holmfirth Lidl, Huddersfield Road, Holmfirth, HD9 3TB
- Thursday 22nd October 10.30-11.30 am Neighbourhood Watch event at Honley Library, Honley, HD9 6HF
- Saturday 31st October 10.30 -11.30 am Meltham Parish Church Hall, Greens End Road, HD9 5NW
Funding Opportunities (attached)
Please see attached a range of funding opportunities that may be of interest.
Also link to the 3rd Annual Round of the TRU Community Fund open for applications from 28th September to 9th October.
For community projects within 5 kilometres of the Transpennine rail route.
For further information including the geographical funding area, criteria and how to apply click on this link:
TRU Community Fund – Transpennine Route Upgrade
Your community. Your voice. Be part of the conversation.
Join a special West Yorkshire Mayor’s Question Time in Huddersfield and ask Mayor Tracy Brabin your questions about buses.
From fares and reliability to accessibility and safety, this is your chance to discuss the issues that matter most to bus users and learn more about the future of bus services across West Yorkshire.
Date: Thursday, 22 October 2026
Time: 6.30pm – 8pm (doors open 6pm)
Location: Greenhead College | Greenhead Road, HD1 4ES
Advance booking required. Free, but limited spaces: West Yorkshire Mayor’s Question Time with Tracy Brabin – Bus Tickets, Thursday, October 22 • 6:30 PM – 8 PM | Eventbrite
If you would like to promote community and voluntary activities or opportunities in the Rural area
Please contact: Luc (luc.bride@kirklees.gov.uk), Julie (julie.mcdowell@kirklees.gov.uk) or Aaron (Aaron.taylor@kirklees.gov.uk)
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Active Citizens & Places Officer | Governance & Commissioning | Kirklees Council | PO Box 1720 | Huddersfield HD1 9EL | Tel. 01484 221000