10 June 2026

I am assuming you have heard of the term Word of Mouth … you’ve possibly even said that you get your work that way … But have you heard of ...

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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 ...

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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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10 June 2024

A new month brings some fab new treats from Jackie Howley TempleSpa!! This one is a cracking deal & a great way to stock up on your 𝙈𝙤𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙞𝙨𝙚𝙧 & get ...

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21 March 2024

Unlock the Power of Online Directories whether you are a Business or Community Group 🚀 In today’s digital age, getting your business noticed online is crucial. And one of the ...

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13 February 2024

To recognize the importance of community groups in driving local engagement, the HD8 Network (now known as Work Rest or Play) offers complimentary Bronze advertising to Community Groups and charities, ...

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5 February 2024

Spending money locally offers a range of benefits, not only for individuals but also for communities as a whole. Here are several reasons why supporting local businesses can be advantageous: ...

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19 October 2023

Well we can certainly say we have had a season change. Whilst we can argue whether that was a summer, we can surely agree that Winter is coming, is not ...

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18 April 2023

The aim of the HD8 Network (now known as Work Rest or Play) is to help more people do and buy more locally. We are passionate about the local area. ...

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7 December 2021

With Christmas just around the corner, we thought we would take a festive walk down our Virtual High Street to see how our local business can help make sure we ...

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16 February 2021

For us to make continual improvements, we need to hear from you. Would you like to – These are some of the many ways that we are considering collecting feedback ...

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14 December 2020

Watch a shopping experience never seen before. On Sunday 13th December the extraordinary John Danbury hosted a shopping experience on Facebook Live. Some of the businesses listed on the HD8 ...

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5 December 2020

We understand that Christmas is all about traditions, but when I (Merewyn, creator of the HD8 Network (now known as Work Rest or Play)) lived in the Nederlands, I learnt ...

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