25 July 2024

Shepley resident David Chew completed his personal challenge of running 10 ultramarathons in 10 days, whilst still doing the day job. The challenge culminated on Saturday 20th July at Northonthorpe ...

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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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21 June 2024

Did you know that it is free for community groups and charities to become members of the HD8 Network? Also, did you know there is also no cost to add ...

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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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7 May 2024

Safety in the Home supports families in reducing preventable home accidents through provision and installation of home safety equipment. The aim of Fresh Futures Safety in the Home Service is ...

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1 May 2024

If you run a business or community organisation, or run events, there are NUMEROUS reasons why you should become a member of the HD8 Network. However the overriding and most ...

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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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25 April 2024

We, at Shelley College, are extremely fortunate to be placed in the heart of such a supportive community, where the best interests of the pupils is at the heart of ...

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25 April 2024

The HD8 Network turns 11 … today – 25th April 2024! So it’s 11 years since I (Merewyn Sayers) attended a networking event over in Brighouse, run by the sparkling ...

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22 April 2024

A brand new Youth Club has been organised and arranged by Alison Ford, coordinator of the Bridge Community Hub. Funding has been secured for the Youth Club to run from ...

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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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21 March 2024

Unlock the Power of Online Directories whether you are a Business or Community Group 🚀 In today’s digital age, getting your business noticed online is crucial. And one of the ...

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11 March 2024

The HD8 Network offers two types of membership: Community and Business. Our aim is to help more local people do and buy more in the HD8 area, and we know ...

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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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5 March 2024

In a world of such fast paced changes, our ‘Future Readiness’ Bootcamp focuses upon bringing you visions and predictions for the future and the practical steps you can begin to ...

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4 March 2024

Local Partnership Event: Kirklees Bridge Community Hub and Kirklees Families Together Collaborate for Family Fun Day in HD8 Date: Saturday, May 18th, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM Location: Skelmanthorpe Youth ...

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4 March 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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