13 April 2026

For many non-profits – whether in arts, heritage, culture, community initiatives or local causes – budget constraints are a constant challenge. Often volunteer-led and driven by passion rather than profit, ...

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16 March 2026

Are you an organisers of family and children’s events across West and South Yorkshire? If so, we are looking to connect with you and invite you to make use of ...

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11 March 2026

In West and South Yorkshire, boroughs, towns and cities like Kirklees, Wakefield, Barnsley and Leeds are bursting with artistic talent, cultural events and heritage landmarks. Yet for many local organisations ...

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2 March 2026

Across the UK, independent retailers are facing some of the toughest trading conditions in decades. Rising costs. Reduced footfall. Online competition. Shrinking margins. And perhaps most importantly — not enough ...

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9 February 2026

Bringing Local Communities to Life! We’re thrilled to announce that Otley Carnival has just signed up, creating an Otley Area Page on Work Rest or Play! So it seemed like ...

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8 December 2025

Since our rebrand in the summer, we’ve been asking “Do you want to see your area featured online?” and recently, Dewsbury got a shout-out! We were delighted to say we ...

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24 November 2025

Here are 5 solid reasons why your business or non-profit should embrace online directories — and how a listing on Work Rest or Play can amplify your visibility, build trust, ...

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10 November 2025

Unlock the benefits for both Businesses and Community Groups In today’s digital world, standing out online is essential — whether you’re a business, charity, community group, venue or local initiative. ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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14 May 2025

In today’s fast-moving digital world, standing out locally takes more than a basic listing. It takes connection, visibility, and meaningful support. That’s where Work Rest or Play comes in. Formerly ...

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