2 March 2026

Across the UK, independent retailers are facing some of the toughest trading conditions in decades. Rising costs. Reduced footfall. Online competition. Shrinking margins. And perhaps most importantly — not enough ...

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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 ...

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10 February 2026

Thursday evening enjoy Sequence Dancing Time 8 til 10’00 Over 50s Welcome

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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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9 February 2026

Situated to the west of Barnsley, Dodworth is a popular village that offers a welcoming community atmosphere alongside excellent transport connections. With its blend of traditional village charm and modern ...

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4 February 2026

Ben Kennedy is a Yorkshire based author who spent almost two decades as an inspector in the Royal Hong Kong Police. Ben writes gritty, authentic detective fiction set in the ...

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30 January 2026

Imperatus Games is a UK-based trading card and tabletop games retailer offering a wide range of TCGs, board games and accessories. We support popular games such as Magic: The Gathering, ...

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14 January 2026

I’m Natalie, an Independent Researcher and writer specialising in the humanities and social sciences. Since 2021, I’ve helped academics, business owners, and charities globally with expert research support, compelling writing, ...

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8 January 2026

When we rebranded to Work, Rest or Play last year, it marked an exciting new chapter. We’d outgrown our HD8 beginnings and stepped into a bigger, bolder, community-driven vision—one built ...

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17 December 2025

Empowering business owners to reach their full potential and achieve success. Simon Banks and Liam Prendergast run TAB advisory boards in Wakefield. They both love doing what they do best ...

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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, ...

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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. ...

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30 October 2025

Get Set Goal is a wellbeing service that forms part of the Health and Wellbeing Academy at the University of Huddersfield. It is a service that is committed to improving ...

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2 October 2025

Working with individuals, solopreneurs and micro-businesses, Debra, The Computer Guru, takes away all of the stresses and strains of your IT, letting you concentrate on what is important to you. ...

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12 September 2025

‘Coming From A Good Place’ specialises in premium, thoughtfully curated gift boxes for businesses and special occasions. Our mission is to help companies like yours make a meaningful impact with ...

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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 ...

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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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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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2 July 2025

Based in Halifax, we are your commercial utility specialist. Having spent over 40 years working with SME’s across the UK, Phil Pinder has helped 100’s of business owners create bespoke ...

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