22 November 2024

This afternoon I sent out email reminders about next week’s opportunity to get together and meet other people who Work in the HD8 and surrounding areas. So if you’re interested ...

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18 November 2024

The Welcome Centre are recruiting a Delivery Driver & Operations Assistant, to support their busy food bank operation hub based in Lockwood Huddersfield. For more details about the position please ...

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13 November 2024

Kirklees College’s first Open Days of the year are right around the corner. The college will be opening the doors of its Huddersfield Centres on Saturday 16 November, and Dewsbury ...

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13 November 2024

The Bridge Community Hub is thrilled to introduce the Eco Elves 2024, an exciting project aimed at fostering environmental awareness and sustainability within our community with an emphasis of social and ...

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21 October 2024

We’re thrilled to share that the local events calendar has been topped up with even more exciting activities, packed with a variety of fun and engaging activities for all ages. ...

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10 October 2024

Now in its third year, Denby Dale Parish Council’s annual EcoFest event travels to Emley on Saturday 19 October. The theme of this year’s event is biodiversity but there will be presentations ...

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2 October 2024

Local lad Will, from Wildwood Digital has recently been helping rebuild Carriacou in the Caribbean, following Hurricane Beryl. A proud trustee and long-time supporter of Dart International UK, as well ...

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2 October 2024

Whistlestop Valley in Clayton West are holding their first Educational Morning which will bring together other local educational attractions and educational professionals for a fun filled morning. The event will ...

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30 September 2024

Support Local Sports: Explore Our New Sponsorship Packages and Help Boost Community Engagement Thanks to the efforts of Jane Dawson, Nortonthorpe Sports Club and Scissett Football Club now offer a ...

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26 September 2024

EcoFest is back for 2024 and this year the focus is on biodiversity. The event runs from 10am to 3pm and will include presentations from local schools as well as ...

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25 September 2024

Shelley First School Open Evening – Tuesday 1st October 2024 Drop-In between 4pm and 6:30pm We are opening our doors for any families who are looking for a school where ...

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17 September 2024

Come along to Birdsedge First School Open Evening on Wednesday 2nd October 2024 from 5pm. The little school with the big heart will be opening it’s doors to share all things ...

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22 August 2024

Join the Nortonthorpe Sports Club: Help Shape the Future of a Community Treasure The Nortonthorpe Sports Club in Clayton West is steadily growing, bringing more of the community together through ...

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6 August 2024

Art at the House, at @cliffehouse_ in Shepley, is an event organised and run by a small group of volunteers leading up to and during the weekend. This year is ...

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1 August 2024

Hello there, I thought I would take the opportunity to introduce myself and the HD8 Network. If you are not already familiar, the HD8 Network is a local online hub; ...

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26 July 2024

Please see below information relating to communities in rural Kirklees that may be of interest. Please feel free to utilise and share any information as you think would be useful. ...

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26 July 2024

Art at the House will return to Cliffe House in Shepley this year on Saturday 21st & Sunday 22nd September! Building on the success from previous years this wonderful art ...

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26 July 2024

Calling all pups who would like their owner’s training! “At Paw Behaviour we train both you and your pup to understand each other better” says Jo Moffatt of Paw Behaviour. ...

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25 July 2024

Exciting New Funding for Parent Sanctuary: Free Sling and Carrier Help for Barnsley Parents Parent Sanctuary, based in Scissett and proud HD8 Network members, are delighted to share the fantastic ...

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15 July 2024

GWL UNITED’s Summer Of Fun Camps aim to create memories that last a lifetime. Taking place at the FA award winning Nortonthorpe Sports Club, this year’s Summer of Fun holiday ...

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