14 September 2026

4 years late, global award-winning best selling book from local author finally has an index Having published his first book 4 years ago, Adrian Ashton admits to making a glaring ...

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7 September 2026

The Bradford Business Fair is a great opportunity for businesses to promote their products and services and engage with their local community, and Work Rest or Play is looking forward ...

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12 August 2026

Please find the Place Based Working Noticeboard for Netherton & Newsome, Almondbury, Greenhead, Crosland Moor, Ashbrow and Dalton issued on 11th August 2026. Disclaimer: The activities, events and opportunities featured ...

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11 August 2026

I’m a Research Consultant and Project Manager, meaning I help mission-driven businesses and charities evidence their social cause and demonstrate their social value through hard facts and figures. Who Do ...

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21 July 2026

Please see below events, updates and support available FREE Healthy Working Life webinars These short online sessions introduce the Healthy Working Life Inclusive Employment Toolkit, a practical resource designed to ...

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16 July 2026

Why businesses are investing in community impact, not just advertising For many community events, securing sponsorship has become increasingly challenging. Rising costs, reduced grant funding and greater competition for business ...

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13 July 2026

A year ago, Work Rest or Play began an exciting new chapter — expanding from its HD8 roots into a wider platform helping communities, businesses and organisations across Yorkshire and ...

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1 July 2026

Please see below events, updates and support available AD:VENTURE WORKSHOPS AND WEBINARS 2nd July – So What? Tools to Enhance your Strategic Thinking 7th July – Developing Your Business Plan 9th July – From Zero Pipeline ...

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1 July 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 ...

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1 July 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 ...

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29 June 2026

Every day, incredible things happen in our villages, towns and cities. Community events bring people together. Volunteers make a difference. Independent businesses launch new ideas. Charities change lives. Local attractions ...

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23 June 2026

Please see below events, updates and support available provided by Chris Mitchell from AD:Venture Business & Skills support programme. AD:VENTURE Workshops and Webinars 25th June – Become a Thought Leader: How to ...

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23 June 2026

At Mail Boxes Etc. Huddersfield, we’re proud to support local businesses, events and organisations that help make our community thrive. ✅ Already advertising with Work, Rest or Play? Enjoy 10% ...

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17 June 2026

Please see below AD:Venture events, updates and support available Available AD:VENTURE workshops and webinars Ready to book!  17th June – Learn to Love Your Numbers 18th June – Pricing your services and products for ...

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12 June 2026

Understanding the Difference Between Advertisers and Audiences The Real Audience of Work Rest or Play: Connecting Local People with Local Opportunities Many organisations assume that the audience of a local ...

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18 May 2026

Please find the most recent update shared by AD:Venture Business programme. Adventure Peer to Peer Networking 15th July 09:30-12:00 Cedar Court Hotel Kirklees and Calderdale Connect is a dedicated peer-to-peer event ...

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14 May 2026

Promoting events locally has changed. People no longer just search for “events”. They search for: If your organisation, venue or event is not showing up in those searches, you are ...

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5 May 2026

Please find below details provided by AD:Venture, providing points of support and information for businesses in the West Yorkshire area. AD:VENTURE Peer to Peer 15th July 2026 As you’re already part ...

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29 April 2026

Please find the latest Place Based Working Noticeboard we have received for Ashbrow, Crosland Moor & Netherton, Dalton, Newsome, Greenhead and Almondbury wards in Kirklees. Any questions, bookings or requests ...

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28 April 2026

Please find details shared by AD:Venture Business programme. Available AD:VENTURE workshops and webinars 28th April – Developing Your Business Plan 29th April –  Email Marketing Mastery: From Cold Contacts to Loyal Customers 30th April – Storyselling: ...

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