Category: Events

22 October 2026

Looking for things to do near me, searching for local events this weekend, or wondering what’s on near me? Work Rest or Play helps you discover events, activities and entertainment ...

21 October 2026

Fancy trying a new hobby, learning traditional crafts or giving something back to your local community? Colne Valley Museum is inviting people to see what they do at a special ...

16 October 2026

What’s On Near You? Looking for local events, things to do this weekend or something different to enjoy with family and friends? From live theatre and creative workshops to community ...

13 October 2026

Craft lovers are invited to join a relaxed yarn crawl around Huddersfield town centre on Saturday 17 October, bringing together creativity, community and a good beverage. Following the huge success ...

30 September 2026

Please see below information provided by Kirklees Council, Place Based Working, relating to communities in rural Kirklees that may be of interest. Please pass on, share and promote any information ...

29 September 2026

With the finals of the 2026 National Brass Band Championships of Great Britain at London’s iconic Royal Albert Hall less than a week away, Hepworth Band would like to say ...

23 September 2026

Please find below the Place Based Working Noticeboard sent by Kirklees Council for Ashbrow, Almondbury, Dalton Netherton & Newsome, Crosland Moor, and Greenhead wards. Disclaimer: The activities, events and opportunities ...

21 September 2026

Golfers, local businesses and animal lovers are being invited to come together for a fantastic day on the fairway – all while helping local animals in need. The RSPCA Halifax, ...

18 September 2026

Bingo is returning to Work Rest or Play Community advertiser Theatre Royal Wakefield for a special night as the venue celebrates 40 years since reopening as a theatre. On Tuesday ...

14 September 2026

What if you could get involved after the idea has been proven — but before everyone else catches on? Work Rest or Play hasn’t appeared overnight. The platform has been ...

11 September 2026

Each year Ruddi’s Retreat aims to turn the Colne Valley, Holme Valley and surrounding areas ‘Gold’ to promote Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. Last year they had over 50 schools, nurseries ...

8 September 2026

There’s an exciting autumn season ahead for Hepworth Band as it takes to some of the biggest stages in brass banding. An exciting Autumn of Major Championships Hepworth Band recently ...

17 August 2026

During a recent catch-up with Sam Jackman from Artatthehouse at Joys Coffee House in Kirkburton, one of the things we talked about was how the event could really benefit from ...

11 August 2026

There’s something for everyone, with activities designed to help people get active, build confidence and discover new ways to enjoy their local area. Saturday 22 August – Go Active Greenhead Park, ...

5 August 2026

The village of Slaithwaite– pronounced slou-wit by the locals– sits in the beautiful Pennine foothills near Huddersfield, West Yorkshire. The area is best known for its role in Britain’s wool ...

31 July 2026

Please find below the Place based Working Noticeboard shared by Kirklees Council for Crosland Moor, Dalton, Netherton and Newsome, Greenhead, Ashbrow, and Almondbury. Disclaimer: The activities, events and opportunities featured ...

21 July 2026

60 Years of Marriage — and England Still Haven’t Made a Final On 30th July 1966, England won the World Cup. But in Denby Dale, Margaret married Bill. Christine married ...

21 July 2026

Looking for something creative, engaging and screen-free for the children this summer? The Brick Build Guild is back with a fantastic programme of LEGO® building sessions, giving young builders the ...

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 ...

21 July 2026

The activities, events and opportunities featured are shared on behalf of services, partner organisations& groups as part of our regular community news round-ups.  Any questions, bookings or requests for further ...