14 September 2026

4 years late, global award-winning best selling book from local author finally has an index Having published his first book 4 years ago, Adrian Ashton admits to making a glaring ...

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14 September 2026

What if you could get involved after the idea has been proven — but before everyone else catches on? Work Rest or Play hasn’t appeared overnight. The platform has been ...

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11 August 2026

I’m a Research Consultant and Project Manager, meaning I help mission-driven businesses and charities evidence their social cause and demonstrate their social value through hard facts and figures. Who Do ...

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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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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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13 July 2026

Welcome to South Yorkshire – a county where vibrant cities, welcoming towns and beautiful countryside come together. From the energy of Sheffield to the heritage of Barnsley, the history of ...

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29 June 2026

Every day, incredible things happen in our villages, towns and cities. Community events bring people together. Volunteers make a difference. Independent businesses launch new ideas. Charities change lives. Local attractions ...

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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 ...

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12 June 2026

Understanding the Difference Between Advertisers and Audiences The Real Audience of Work Rest or Play: Connecting Local People with Local Opportunities Many organisations assume that the audience of a local ...

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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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15 May 2026

Work Rest or Play is continuing its commitment to supporting local communities by encouraging more organisations, clubs, charities and event organisers across West and South Yorkshire to make use of ...

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14 May 2026

Promoting events locally has changed. People no longer just search for “events”. They search for: If your organisation, venue or event is not showing up in those searches, you are ...

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5 May 2026

Stop Losing Sales – Learn the Secrets used by the World’s Top Salespeople Brighter Thinking Ltd is a training and coaching company based in London and Leeds. We have trained ...

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29 April 2026

Having just attended a training course that was very much AI based. It seems to be the way the world is going! Driving home, I wondered what ChatGPT would say ...

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28 April 2026

Beanstalk HR is your trusted people partner – from your very beginnings and as you grow and flourish. Whether you’re about to hire your first employee, scale an established team, ...

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20 April 2026

UK businesses are increasingly required to demonstrate measurable social value, strong ESG performance, and meaningful community engagement. Work Rest or Play Ltd provides bespoke Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Environmental, ...

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13 April 2026

For many non-profits – whether in arts, heritage, culture, community initiatives or local causes – budget constraints are a constant challenge. Often volunteer-led and driven by passion rather than profit, ...

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18 March 2026

Nestled in the heart of South Yorkshire, Barnsley is a hidden gem where lavish historic architecture encircles modern amenities. Since rebranding to Work Rest or Play in summer 2025, we’ve ...

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16 March 2026

Are you an organisers of family and children’s events across West and South Yorkshire? If so, we are looking to connect with you and invite you to make use of ...

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