21 October 2024

We’re looking forward to welcoming you on Friday to our next monthly Meetup networking event! Whether you’re a business owner, community leader, or just someone passionate about local connections, this ...

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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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2 September 2024

Nortonthorpe Sports Club presents NSC coworking space supported by HD8 Network From Friday 6th September NSC will open up to local businesses / people who can come and work in ...

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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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20 June 2024

Nortonthorpe Sports Club are delighted that the Allotments are now up and running! Luke Dawson who is heading up the allotment area at Nortonthorpe Sports Club said “We have a ...

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17 June 2024

Would your Group be interested in planting flowers in this Garden plot? The Nortonthorpe Sports Centre has a small garden plot which has been weeded and is now ready for ...

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10 June 2024

Do you have a budding football enthusiast looking for a new activity or a team to join? Then look no further! Scissett FC is excited to announce that they are ...

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1 May 2024

The Denby Dale District Lions have been out and about this week bolting defibrillators to walls. They would like to extend their thanks to Clayton West Darby and Joan and ...

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25 April 2024

Denby Dale/ Kirkburton & Holme Valley District and Mayoral Elections On Thursday 2nd of May elections for Kirklees Council and the West Yorkshire Combined Authority are taking place. Please remember that ...

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10 April 2024

On EASTER SUNDAY 2024 at Nortonthorpe Sports Club, Springfield Avenue, Scissett, an Easter Rabbit Hunt was held “Is it going to rain?” That was the question. After a month of ...

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8 March 2024

Nortonthorpe Sports Club has improved significantly over the last several years. It is now a fantastic location and open for further growth and development. The current Trustees and Committee are ...

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13 February 2024

To recognize the importance of community groups in driving local engagement, the HD8 Network offers complimentary Bronze membership to Community Groups and charities, thanks to the support of Business members ...

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5 February 2024

Spending money locally offers a range of benefits, not only for individuals but also for communities as a whole. Here are several reasons why supporting local businesses can be advantageous: ...

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27 November 2023

The Bridge Community Hub are building on the success of last year’s well received Eco Elves campaign, where many members of the community last year said that they would like ...

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20 October 2023

In support of the Bridge Community Hub’s Woman’s Wellness Wednesday we are asking you to help celebrate local inspirational, empowering woman. Who is the Bridge community and HD8 Network area ...

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19 October 2023

Well we can certainly say we have had a season change. Whilst we can argue whether that was a summer, we can surely agree that Winter is coming, is not ...

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17 October 2023

You are invited to participate in our upcoming Women’s Wellness Event aimed at mothers and daughters in the Bridge Community – covering Kirkburton and Denby Dale Parish. The event will ...

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19 September 2023

As part of Kirklees Council’s continued work to balance its budgets, Cabinet Members are being asked to approve a 6-week consultation on proposals for changes to the district’s leisure centre ...

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25 March 2023

As many of you will be aware, in Scissett we have a fabulous Home and DIY store, who stock all the bits and pieces you need and more for your ...

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