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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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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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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2 April 2025

HD8 Network members the Denby Dale District Lions again enjoyed a fantastic turnout at their annual Charity Beer Festival over the weekend of 14th-16th March. They have been holding this ...

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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

Nortonthorpe Sports Club are having a Club Night! This is a chance to unwind and enjoy a good atmosphere. Stay for an hour, stay for longer, it would just be ...

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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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27 January 2025

On Friday 31 January The Flow Studio are moving to a new location for their Pilates sessions. Sharron, the lovely lady behind The Flow Studio said “I’ve found a great ...

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21 October 2024

We’re thrilled to share that the local events calendar has been topped up with even more exciting activities, packed with a variety of fun and engaging activities for all ages. ...

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3 September 2024

The annual cross community one day festival of lights is scheduled for the 16th November 2024 in Cliffe Woods, Clayton West. As in previous years, the organisers would like to ...

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25 July 2024

Shepley resident David Chew completed his personal challenge of running 10 ultramarathons in 10 days, whilst still doing the day job. The challenge culminated on Saturday 20th July at Northonthorpe ...

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21 June 2024

Are you looking for activities to keep the children occupied this summer? Well look no further! Here are some brief details about HD8 Network member Denby Dale Cricket Club’s summer ...

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21 June 2024

Did you know that it is free for community groups and charities to become members of the HD8 Network? Also, did you know there is also no cost to add ...

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19 June 2024

You may have noticed that Denby Dale Tennis Club have recently been offering free tennis coaching sessions for all age ranges (check out the local events calendar here – https://www.workrestorplay.co.uk/events/free-tennis-open-day/) ...

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17 June 2024

Would your Group be interested in planting flowers in this Garden plot? The Nortonthorpe Sports Centre has a small garden plot which has been weeded and is now ready for ...

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25 April 2024

The HD8 Network turns 11 … today – 25th April 2024! So it’s 11 years since I (Merewyn Sayers) attended a networking event over in Brighouse, run by the sparkling ...

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