Category: Just for fun
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 ...
28 July 2026
Local Fun in Darton Les Cadeaux is a casual pottery painting and craft space offering party packages and workshops suitable for all ages. Adults can even bring their own booze ...
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
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20 July 2026
Clarence Park Music Festival is back for another incredible weekend of free live music, celebrating its 35th anniversary as Yorkshire’s longest-running free music festival. Whether you’re a festival regular or ...
20 July 2026
Mapplewell village is nestled on an acclivity in the Dearne Valley. Mapplewell’s history dates back to the 13th century, with strong ties to the mining industry common across this area ...
16 July 2026
If you’re a parent, you’ll probably know the feeling… The school holidays arrive, the excitement is high, and then somewhere between the first few days and the first rainy afternoon ...
14 July 2026
Headingley is Leeds’ oldest suburb, now known for its student-heavy population and young professionals. While much of Headingley’s up-and-coming culture has been shaped by this youthful crowd and its proximity ...
8 July 2026
Nestled in the Holme Valley, Meltham village feels like a place where time stands still, but for all the right reasons. Meltham unique village life is preserved through community-led initiatives, ...
4 July 2026
The Games of Thornes pay-and-play area in Thornes Park, Wakefield, managed by volunteers from the Friends of CHaT Parks, will be open every day throughout the school holidays! Alongside its ...
23 June 2026
West Yorkshire teenager Iris Danbury delivers a bold, joyful declaration of self-worth, at a time when young people need it most – released on 26th June across all major streaming ...
18 June 2026
There’s plenty to look forward to in Wakefield this summer as Wakefield Music Collective returns with a fantastic programme of free live music and community events at Clarence Park Bandstand. ...
12 June 2026
Just a few miles south-west of Leeds city centre, Morley is a historic Yorkshire market town with a proud industrial heritage and a strong sense of community. From its roots ...
12 June 2026
Motoring enthusiasts, families and visitors of all ages are invited to step back in time as the popular Classic Vehicle Gathering returns this July for another celebration of automotive history. ...
12 June 2026
Wakefield Council is encouraging residents to make the most of the summer months by discovering a new way to enjoy the outdoors as the Friends of CHaT Parks launch a ...
5 June 2026
The little town of Wombwell sits nestled between vast woodlands and riverine habitats. However, Wombwell’s significant coal mining trade meant it wasn’t always this way. A thriving community has blossomed ...
29 May 2026
Built off the back of its glass working history, Knottingley is now a well-connected industrial town that commuters and families call home. Community Events & Activities Warwick Community Group[NW1] is ...
27 May 2026
A community organisation dedicated to reducing loneliness through handwritten letters has expanded its presence in Huddersfield town centre with the launch of a new letter drop-off point at Mail Boxes ...
22 May 2026
Batley is a small market town on the northern outskirts of Dewsbury, West Yorkshire. Batley started out as several small medieval settlements, developing gradually with the rise of coal mining ...
21 May 2026
In November 2022, a feature we published (when we were known as the HD8 Network) quietly introduced readers to an inspiring story about staying active and healthy in later life. ...