29 April 2026

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 Calendar ...

Read More about HuddLitFest celebrates 20th anniversary with Arts Council backing and landmark 2026 programme

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 ...

Read More about ChatGPT critique of our offering

28 April 2026

Please see below information relating to communities in rural Kirklees that may be of interest. Please pass on, share and promote any information you think your communities and connections would ...

Read More about Rural Newsletter – Denby Dale/ Kirkburton April/ May 2026

28 April 2026

Please find details shared by AD:Venture Business programme. Available AD:VENTURE workshops and webinars 28th April – Developing Your Business Plan 29th April –  Email Marketing Mastery: From Cold Contacts to Loyal Customers 30th April – Storyselling: ...

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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, ...

Read More about Community Gold Package: CSR & ESG Solutions for UK Businesses Seeking Measurable Social Value

14 April 2026

Fresh Futures is proud to announce the launch of its new Friends of Fresh Futures scheme, inviting local businesses to play a direct role in supporting vulnerable and disadvantaged children, ...

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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, ...

Read More about Social Value is at the heart of Work Rest or Play

2 April 2026

Please see below events, updates & support available AD:VENTURE Founder to Founder offer. Beanstalk HR are offering all members a free, no obligation, HR essentials check. The questionnaire takes just ...

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25 March 2026

Please see below events, updates and support available – information provided by Chris Mitchell, Business Manager on the AD:Venture programme. Free Brand Visibility Diagnosis tool Marcus from Single Thread, an ...

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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 ...

Read More about Helping Local Family Events Get Found Across West and South Yorkshire

11 March 2026

In West and South Yorkshire, boroughs, towns and cities like Kirklees, Wakefield, Barnsley and Leeds are bursting with artistic talent, cultural events and heritage landmarks. Yet for many local organisations ...

Read More about How Work Rest or Play Supports Arts, Culture, and Heritage in West and South Yorkshire

9 March 2026

Available AD:VENTURE Workshops March 10th March – AI-Agent-a-thon: Building Practical AI Agents for Real Business Impact 11th March – Developing your Business plan (online) 11th March – Practical AI for Marketing 11th March – Practical Introduction to ChatGPT 11th March ...

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6 March 2026

Huddersfield offers a wonderful blend of history, culture, and community north of the Holme Valley. Since rebranding to Work Rest or Play in Summer 2025, we’ve been growing beyond the ...

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2 March 2026

Please see below information relating to communities in rural Kirklees that may be of interest. Please pass on, share and promote any information you think your communities and connections would ...

Read More about Kirklees Council Rural Newsletter – Denby Dale & Kirkburton February/ March 2026

2 March 2026

Please see below events, updates and support available Celebrate International Women’s Day with IWD: Women Who Build Brands – Marketing Trends 2026 & Business Networking, hosted by Hollywood Agency. This inspiring and ...

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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 ...

Read More about Why Independent Retailers Are Struggling — And How Work Rest or Play Is Helping Them Thrive

26 February 2026

Established in 1974, Fresh Futures is a regional charity that supports vulnerable and disadvantaged children and young people, and their families, within Kirklees and surrounding areas. Our vision is for ...

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18 February 2026

ADVENTURE Peer to Peer Networking Join us on the 25th February at the Cedar Court Hotel Huddersfield for the Calderdale and Kirklees Peer to Peer Networkign event. Exclusively for AD:VENTURE ...

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16 February 2026

Do you have an idea for a community project that needs funding?  The next funding round of  is Growing Great Places is now open for groups anywhere in Kirklees who are planning to ...

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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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