Category: Facts and Figures
18 February 2026
ADVENTURE Peer to Peer Networking Join us on the 25th February at the Cedar Court Hotel Huddersfield for the Calderdale and Kirklees Peer to Peer Networkign event. Exclusively for AD:VENTURE ...
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 ...
13 February 2026
CirKits Ltd® founder and STEM ambassador Hannah Wright has been nominated for the SheCanCode “Inspirational STEM Educators of the Year” award, recognising her work to make computing and technology more ...
13 February 2026
Please find below the most recent Place Based Working noticeboard that we have received for Newsome, Greenhead, Ashbrow, Crosland Moor & Netherton, Dalton and Almondbury. Any questions, bookings or requests ...
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
It Was Just the Beginning Who remembers what they were doing on 30th July 1966? Were you at Wembley, watching England beat West Germany 4-2 in extra time? Were you ...
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 events, updates and support available Women in Innovation Awards 2025/26 Women founders or co-founders of UK registered SMEs can apply for a package of support that includes ...
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 ...
23 January 2026
Families across the Wakefield district are being encouraged to get out, get curious and get creating with 50 Things to Do Before You’re Five — a free, fun-packed guide designed ...
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 ...
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, ...
10 November 2025
Unlock the benefits for both Businesses and Community Groups In today’s digital world, standing out online is essential — whether you’re a business, charity, community group, venue or local initiative. ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
18 June 2025
Back in 2016, we published an article after Merewyn, our founder, visited Springfield Mills in Denby Dale with her child and popped to Jelly Beans — shortly after it had ...
14 May 2025
In today’s fast-moving digital world, standing out locally takes more than a basic listing. It takes connection, visibility, and meaningful support. That’s where Work Rest or Play comes in. Formerly ...