Golcar Careers Event
Aspire Nursery are hosting a careers event at their site on Beech Avenue on the 7th March from 11am – 3pm – please see attached flyer
People Helping People
The Valleys Anchor are running a People Helping People event to connect and support local community groups at the Golcar British Legion on the 12th March from 6 – 9pm.
You can find out more about the event, book a free ticket, and help promote it should you want to, through this Eventbrite link: People Helping People – Golcar Ward Tickets, Thu, Mar 12, 2026 at 6:00 PM | Eventbrite
Kirklees Community Governance Review – Stage 2 Consultation Now Open
Kirklees Council has published its draft recommendations for parish boundaries, parish arrangements and local governance.
We’re now inviting views from residents, parish councils, partners and anyone with an interest in local democracy.
This consultation is an important opportunity to help shape how communities are represented at a local level.
Open until: 13 April 2026
Take part online: https://www.kirklees.gov.uk/beta/voting-and-elections/community-governance-review.aspx
For enquiries, please contact cgr@kirklees.gov.uk or call 01484 221650.
Storth House
Storth House are hosting a new social group that meets every Wednesday from 10.30am-12noon, and a new SEND Coffee and Connect Group for families of children with additional needs.
Growing Great Places
🌱 Do you have an idea that could make your community even better?
The next round of Growing Great Places funding is now open — with pledges of up to £5,000 available for local projects!
Join our free online workshop on 5th March to learn how to start your crowdfunding campaign with Spacehive and Kirklees Council. Whether you’re just getting started or already building your project page, this session will help you move forward.
✔ Learn how crowdfunding works
✔ Get tailored support
✔ Discover how other local projects raised over £841,000 for Kirklees communities!
👉 Sign up here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1982970928427?aff=oddtdtcreator
Written In Stone
Written in Stone, which will explore and preserve the carved names and inscriptions found across the Colne Valley – from gravestones and war memorials to shopfronts, milestones and plaques.
The project is being developed by Marsden Mechanics for submission to the National Lottery Heritage Fund, and we’re currently consulting with local organisations, schools and groups to ensure it is as inclusive, meaningful and collaborative as possible.
I’ve attached a short project briefoutlining our plans. I’d really appreciate your input.
You can complete a short consultation questionnaire here: https://forms.gle/cPxmVknFMLDm6UJi9
If you’d prefer to chat in person or by phone, please contact Jonny through jonny@marsdenmechanics.co.uk
In the Colne Valley Spring Social
This relaxed and informal meet-up is designed to bring together businesses and organisations from across the Colne Valley — from sole traders and small businesses to larger organisations, schools, Council representatives and community groups.
It’s an opportunity to step away from the day-to-day, enjoy great coffee and focus on what really matters: building meaningful relationships and discussing potential collaborations.
Book your free place via Eventbrite: SPRING SOCIAL 26 – Colne Valley Business and Community Meet-Up Tickets, Thursday, Mar 19 from 5 pm to 7 pm | Eventbrite
Events at Marsden Library
The Fiends of Marsden Library have organised two Reading and Q&A sessions with Authors:
‘These Isles’ with author Brian Groom on 5th March – These Isles: Readings and Q & A with the author, Brian Groom | Fundeey
‘Ancient: Reviving the Woods that Made Britian’ with author Luke Barley on 10th May – Ancient: Reviving the Woods That Made Britain Tickets, Sunday, May 10, 2026 from 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm | Eventbrite
E-Van available to hire
Environmental Projects in Kirklees have an E-Van that is available for loan over winter months but they are also looking for local parking options, Find out more in the letter below and attached
Clear Mental Wellbeing Services
Clear offers welcoming, supportive group sessions focused on mental wellbeing. To improve accessibility, we run sessions seven days a week, including daytime and evening options, making it easier for services to signpost people who may have varied schedules or commitments. People can engage with Clear for up to two years at a time, with a dedicated key‑worker supporting to guide their journey and provide periodic check‑ins.
Further information:
More information can be found here: https://www.inspirenorth.co.uk/our-services/get-help-and-support-page/clear
SEND Next Steps Event
The SEND Next steps Event 2026 is a careers event for young people aged 14-25 with special educational needs and disabilities, and their parents and carers.
Over 20 exhibitors including employers, training providers, advisory services and colleges will be at the event on Wednesday 25 March 2026 at The Holiday Inn, Brighouse, from 12 noon to 5pm, offering advice, guidance, support and opportunities.
There will be a quiet hour for visitors from 12 noon to 1pm.
For more information and to book your place, see https://ck.mydirections.co.uk/events/send-next-steps-event-march-2026
Skills Bootcamp
Looking to recruit new staff at your school, nursery or out of school club?
Join the Skills Bootcamp in Early Years and Playwork Employer Engagement Event
Health & Wellbeing Celebration Event (5th March)
Proper Job are delighted to invite you all to our Health and Wellbeing Celebration Event – a creative health event in partnership with Wellness Works.
We will be taking over the Byram Arcade (HD1 1ND) on Thursday 5th March between 1pm-4pm for an afternoon of creative health activities, information and celebration!
There will be:
- Creative Health provider information stands
- Tabletop activities
- Live music
- Games and prizes
- Keynote speakers
If you wish to have an information stand to promote your work, would like to run a tabletop activity, or have another idea of how you would like to get involved, do let us know and we will do our best to accommodate.
Alternatively, if you just wish to attend the event, please also let us know so that we have an idea of who to expect
Please contact mollie@properjob.org.uk
Funding Opportunities
Please see attached a range of funding opportunities that may be of interest.
If you would like to promote community and voluntary activities or opportunities in the Rural area, please contact: Luc (luc.bride@kirklees.gov.uk), Julie (julie.mcdowell@kirklees.gov.uk) or Aaron (Aaron.taylor@kirklees.gov.uk) with a brief blurb and links to where people can find out more. Please note we prefer links to further information rather than attachments and images due to the size attachments can make these emails.