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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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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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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18 March 2025

On Friday 23rd and Saturday 24th May 2025 HD8 Network members Kirkburton Uniformed Groups will be holding their locally supported annual beer festival and summer fayre – Kirkburton Beer Festival. There are around 20 pumps and ...

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6 March 2025

The Denby Dale District Lions Beer Festival is back, bringing together beer lovers, local businesses, and the community for a fantastic event filled with great drinks, great company, and a ...

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27 February 2025

Organizing networking events—well, any event really—can be tricky. Finding the right time, day, and format to suit everyone isn’t easy! Currently we’re working on finding the best time and format ...

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24 February 2025

Did you know the HD8 Network has a dedicated News section on our website? (By the way, you are reading an article in it, right now). Alongside our local events ...

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24 February 2025

Did you know that HD8 Network members’ Denby Dale District Lions Club, have held an annual Beer Festival for over 30 years! Over that period of time they have raised ...

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13 February 2025

Date: 11th MarchTime: 6:30 PMLocation: Skelmanthorpe Community Centre Hey there, Kirkburton and Denby Dale gents! Alison Forde here, your friendly Kirklees Community Hub Coordinator. You might know me from organizing ...

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9 February 2025

HD8 Network member Boost Yoga, offers inclusive yoga and mindfulness sessions that support curricular learning, PSHE targets and positive behaviour and attitudes. In today’s society, poor mental health poses a ...

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