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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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17 July 2026

Please find the Place Based Working Noticeboard for Netherton & Newsome, Almondbury, Greenhead, Crosland Moor, Ashbrow and Dalton. Disclaimer “The activities, events and opportunities featured in this noticeboard are shared ...

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16 July 2026

Why businesses are investing in community impact, not just advertising For many community events, securing sponsorship has become increasingly challenging. Rising costs, reduced grant funding and greater competition for business ...

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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 ...

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15 July 2026

Please find the Place Based Working Noticeboard – 15.07.26 for Dalton, Netherton & Newsome, Greenhead, Crosland Moor, Ashbrow and Almondbury. Any questions, bookings or requests for further information should be ...

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14 July 2026

Creating Community Connections Through Classic Vehicles The Le Fleur’s & Friends of CHaT Parks Classic Vehicle Show demonstrated how a community event can deliver far more than an enjoyable day ...

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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 ...

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14 July 2026

Dewsbury & Mirfield Community Newsletter – Add-ons to July edition Kirklees School’s Out! Activities funded through the Department for Education’s Holiday Activities  and Food Programme: Please see full list of ...

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13 July 2026

A year ago, Work Rest or Play began an exciting new chapter — expanding from its HD8 roots into a wider platform helping communities, businesses and organisations across Yorkshire and ...

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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, ...

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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 ...

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