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29 April 2026

Could you help make Holroyd Park in Dewsbury cleaner and greener ? Then please join others in Holroyd Park  on any of the dates and times listed on the attached ...

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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 ...

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 say ...

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28 April 2026

Featherstone is a small town with a big personality, with sports, nature, and history at the heart of local culture. Sports Featherstone Rovers is a rugby league team established around ...

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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 April 2026 Colne Valley

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 ...

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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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27 April 2026

Battle Scars, a survivor-led charity providing specialist peer support to people affected by self-harm, has won the Empowerment and Voice Award at the Adversity, Trauma and Resilience Awards on 23 ...

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24 April 2026

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

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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

15 April 2026

Situated east of Wakefield, Pontefract’s close-knit community and strong transport links make it popular with families and commuters. With varied culture, luscious green spaces, and history seamlessly preserved alongside modernity, ...

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14 April 2026

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

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14 April 2026

Sharing on behalf of Dewsbury & Mirfield Democracy and Place Based Working at Kirklees Council. Community Plus Pop-Up Stalls The Dewsbury and Mirfield Community Plus team are starting fortnightly pop-up ...

Read More about Dewsbury & Mirfield – Community News Bulletin Update April 2026

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, ...

Read More about Scheme to Strengthen Support for Vulnerable Children and Families Across Kirklees

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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25 March 2026

A floral installation that transforms the historic walled garden at Oakwell Hall into a stunning sanctuary of pink peonies, raising awareness and funds for The Kirkwood, from 8th March through ...

Read More about A Family Day Out at Oakwell Hall: Mother’s in Bloom