News
21 August 2025
Huddersfield station will be closed for improvement works between Saturday 30 August – Sunday 28 September 2025 Huddersfield station will be closed for 30 days while major works take place ...
12 August 2025
There are two part-time Community Roots Connectors positions being advertised for Dalton and Ashbrow wards. The roles focus on building local connections and supporting community engagement. This is an opportunity ...
5 August 2025
Community-driven platform Work Rest or Play has released its first post-rebrand analytics report, showing strong early engagement and promising growth across its digital and social channels. Formerly known as the ...
1 August 2025
At Work Rest or Play, we love to shine a spotlight on local initiatives that blend creativity, sustainability, and community spirit — and few do it better than the Denby ...
25 July 2025
Earlier this month Denby Dale District Lions Club held their annual Scarecrow Trail event which has become one of their most popular and high-profile fundraising events of the year. With ...
21 July 2025
The Welcome Centre’s van has broken down – But they can’t stop delivering support The Welcome Centre makes sure no one in Huddersfield goes hungry, but now they need your ...
17 July 2025
The summer holidays are here — and with them, the daily challenge every parent knows too well: “What can we do today?” At Work Rest or Play, we’re here to ...
17 July 2025
Summer is here — and if you’re looking for fun, engaging, and family-friendly activities, the National Coal Mining Museum (NCM) has just listed their full summer events programme on the ...
16 July 2025
Looking for a simple, no-hassle way to raise money for your school, club or charity? Our Refer-a-Friend Scheme lets you do just that — and it’s completely free to take ...
4 July 2025
Over 5 days in June 2025 residents and businesses in Grange Moor came together to raise an amazing £3,052.95 for The Forget me Not Children’s Hospice Linzi’s Little Gems, Streakers ...
1 July 2025
The Nortonthorpe Summer Fun Day is set to bring the community together for a fantastic day of entertainment, food, and family-friendly fun. For just £2 entry per person, visitors can ...
1 July 2025
Celebrating 25 Years of Fun, Dogs, and Community Spirit! Sunday 6th July | 11:00am–5:00pm | Manor Heath Park, Halifax The RSPCA Halifax, Huddersfield, Bradford & District Branch is thrilled to ...
23 June 2025
The scarecrows are back in 2025 — and they’re going to be even more wild and wonderful than ever! The much-loved Denby Dale District Lions Annual Scarecrow Trail returns this ...
20 June 2025
When you think of networking, what comes to mind? A room full of people swapping business cards? A members-only group with monthly meetups? Or something more organic — a way ...
19 June 2025
The much-anticipated Nortonthorpe Summer Fun Day is just around the corner, promising a fantastic day of community, laughter, and plenty of treats — including homemade scones and delicious cakes (whether ...
18 June 2025
Back in 2016, we published an article after Merewyn, our founder, visited Springfield Mills in Denby Dale with her child and popped to Jelly Beans — shortly after it had ...
18 June 2025
Denby Dale Ladies’ Choir is looking for a Musical Director to commence in the Autumn term 2025. They are a three-part ensemble of around 36 voices and are celebrating over ...
4 June 2025
What is Work Rest or Play? An online local hub that connects businesses, events, and community groups to the people who live, work, and visit their area. Key Benefits Business ...
28 May 2025
At Scissett DIY, community is at the heart of everything they do, and that’s why they couldn’t be happier to welcome Josiah to the team as their marketing apprentice. Her ...
23 May 2025
The Denby Dale District Lions Club are always looking for new ways to support their local community. As they currently have some unallocated funds, they have decided that they would ...