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 ...

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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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26 February 2026

Since rebranding to Work Rest or Play in Summer 2025, we’ve started our expansion beyond the HD8 area, across West and South Yorkshire — connecting with and supporting even more ...

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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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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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11 February 2026

**REMINDER – Deadline for applying is 5pm this Friday 13th February** 📢 An open call for membership of a new West Yorkshire VCSE Advisory Group: Work with Mayor Tracy Brabin and ...

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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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5 February 2026

Please see below events, updates and support available Women in Innovation Awards 2025/26 Women founders or co-founders of UK registered SMEs can apply for a package of support that includes ...

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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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29 January 2026

The Mayor of West Yorkshire Tracy Brabin has announced ‘The People’s Fund’ to tackle serious violence where local groups and organisations can bid for a share of £500,000, empowering local ...

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23 January 2026

Families across the Wakefield district are being encouraged to get out, get curious and get creating with 50 Things to Do Before You’re Five — a free, fun-packed guide designed ...

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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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4 November 2025

CirKits Ltd® is an award-winning company that creates fun and hands-on workshops to help children and young people learn how computers work. Their special kit, called ComponentBuilder®, includes real 3D-printed ...

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