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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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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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 ...

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4 December 2025

The RSPCA Halifax, Huddersfield, Bradford & District Branch are hoping to grant the Christmas wishes of the many animals in their care this December, with the help of their local ...

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26 November 2025

For over 7 years, Thongsbridge Full Life Circle Church’s Food Bank has been supporting families and individuals in need across the community. They rely on the kindness of local people ...

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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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15 October 2025

The RSPCA Halifax, Huddersfield, Bradford & District Branch has launched its most ambitious fundraising campaign to date – The Really Big ReFURb – an essential capital appeal aimed at transforming ...

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18 September 2025

Eden’s Forest CIC is pleased to share its calendar of events for the coming months, offering families, home‐educators, and nature lovers a variety of engaging, hands‐on activities throughout September to ...

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11 September 2025

Growing Works Sessional Staff form a team who plan and deliver a range of outdoor therapeutic sessions and workshops throughout Kirklees. The role requires flexibility, creativity and an ability to ...

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29 August 2025

Please find a list of the Instagram accounts of the exhibitors of ArtattheHouse. For more information about ArtattheHouse in Shepley, please either read our news article here – https://www.workrestorplay.co.uk/news/artatthehouse-2025-returns-to-cliffe-house/ Visit ...

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28 August 2025

Nigel Hoyle and the team behind the amazing ArtattheHouse weekend are excited about this year’s return to Cliffe House, Shepley, on Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 September 2025. Marking the ...

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