12 June 2026

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

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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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2 June 2026

Fresh Futures has secured funding from National Lottery Awards for All to deliver its Elevate programme in North Kirklees, providing vital support to young people experiencing loneliness and isolation. The ...

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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 ...

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27 May 2026

Audiences flocked to join in the celebrations this May as Huddersfield Literature Festival marked the major milestone of its 20th birthday.  Launching with Festival Patron Lemn Sissay and closing with ...

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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. ...

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20 May 2026

Recently we noticed one of our Community Advertisers sharing a post asking for used greeting cards. So they can be repurposed and sold to raise funds for The Welcome Centre ...

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18 May 2026

Please find the most recent update shared by AD:Venture Business programme. Adventure Peer to Peer Networking 15th July 09:30-12:00 Cedar Court Hotel Kirklees and Calderdale Connect is a dedicated peer-to-peer event ...

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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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13 May 2026

Please find the latest Place Based Working Noticeboard for the following Wards in Kirklees – Almondbury, Newsome and Netherton, Greenhead, Dalton, Crosland Moor and Ashbrow. Any questions, bookings or requests ...

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6 May 2026

Work Rest or Play Becomes a Proud Friend of Fresh Futures Work Rest or Play is delighted to announce that it has joined the Friends of Fresh Futures scheme, supporting ...

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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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5 May 2026

Please find below details provided by AD:Venture, providing points of support and information for businesses in the West Yorkshire area. AD:VENTURE Peer to Peer 15th July 2026 As you’re already part ...

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5 May 2026

Music lovers are in for an exceptional evening this May as two of the world’s finest brass bands come together for a spectacular charity concert in one of Yorkshire’s most ...

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30 April 2026

It’s not always easy describing who you are. In simple terms, The Media Centre is a not-for-profit organisation committed to supporting business growth, employment opportunities and talent development within Huddersfield’s ...

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29 April 2026

Please find the latest Place Based Working Noticeboard we have received for Ashbrow, Crosland Moor & Netherton, Dalton, Newsome, Greenhead and Almondbury wards in Kirklees. Any questions, bookings or requests ...

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29 April 2026

HuddLitFest 2026 Festival brings a feast of poets, comedians and bestselling authors to Huddersfield along with an array of child friendly events. Check out their event listing on our Local ...

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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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