Category: Charity & Causes

25 March 2026

A floral installation that transforms the historic walled garden at Oakwell Hall into a stunning sanctuary of pink peonies, raising awareness and funds for The Kirkwood, from 8th March through ...

25 March 2026

Dewsbury is a vibrant industrial market town where grand 19th-century architecture seamlessly integrates with modern conveniences. The town centre’s recent rejuvenation defines Dewsbury as a bustling and diverse community hub ...

18 March 2026

Live music lovers in Dewsbury are in for another exciting night as the Kirklees Most Wanted Showcase returns to The Terrace on Friday 20th March, running from 7:00pm to 10:30pm. ...

18 March 2026

Please find attached the most recent noticeboard from Place Based Working, covering Greenhead, Newsome, Dalton, Almondbury, Ashbrow and Crosland Moor & Netherton Wards Any questions, bookings or requests for further ...

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 ...

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 ...

2 March 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 ...

26 February 2026

Golcar Careers Event Aspire Nursery are hosting a careers event at their site on Beech Avenue on the 7th March from 11am – 3pm – please see attached flyer People Helping ...

18 February 2026

After the incredible success of The Really Big Walkies in Halifax at Shibden Park, RSPCA Halifax, Huddersfield & Bradford are excited to announce… it’s BACK! 🐶🎉 This time, they are ...

16 February 2026

Do you have an idea for a community project that needs funding?  The next funding round of  is Growing Great Places is now open for groups anywhere in Kirklees who are planning to ...

11 February 2026

**REMINDER – Deadline for applying is 5pm this Friday 13th February** 📢 An open call for membership of a new West Yorkshire VCSE Advisory Group: Work with Mayor Tracy Brabin and ...

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 ...

5 February 2026

Please see below information provided by Kirklees Council Place Based Working, relating to communities across Dewsbury & Mirfield that may be of interest. National Year of Reading 2026 is the ...

29 January 2026

The Mayor of West Yorkshire Tracy Brabin has announced ‘The People’s Fund’ to tackle serious violence where local groups and organisations can bid for a share of £500,000, empowering local ...

8 January 2026

When we rebranded to Work, Rest or Play last year, it marked an exciting new chapter. We’d outgrown our HD8 beginnings and stepped into a bigger, bolder, community-driven vision—one built ...

12 December 2025

Eco Dave Oven Cleaning Services is delighted to announce that it is now one of the proud sponsors of Emley FC, strengthening its ongoing commitment to supporting local clubs and ...

12 December 2025

Please find the Noticeboard shared for Almondbury, Greenhead, Crosland Moor, Netherton, Newsome and Dalton. Any questions, bookings or requests for further information should be directed towards the organisation concerned and ...

11 December 2025

We’ve been asked to share a new job vacancy at The Welcome Centre, a fantastic local charity making a real difference in the community. The Welcome Centre is one of ...

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 ...

8 December 2025

“This year has been brilliant,” says Rachel Pendleton, Manager at Denby Dale Pie Hall. The venue has seen a surge in visitors this year, with more and more new faces ...