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21 June 2023

Your chance to say what you love about our village, and also where you’d like to see things change. Skelmanthorpe Community Centre, ward and parish councillors, Kirklees Council and community ...

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19 June 2023

An opportunity exists in arts and culture in the community, based in Skelmanthorpe. This is a hugely satisfying and rewarding role, although not in the pecuniary sense; it is entirely ...

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19 June 2023

HD8 Network member and award winning recruitment agency Stafflex, has pledged its support to local community group, Pure Elegance Carnival. The Pure Elegance Carnival is a dynamic and vibrant community ...

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12 June 2023

We recently contacted our #HD8members who took part in our photoshoot earlier in the year, asking them for feedback. These are some of the responses we have received – Any ...

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12 June 2023

This Wednesday, 14 June, the Federation of Small Businesses are celebrating everything that’s great about being an FSB member. For one day only, access exclusive deals and discounts, win amazing ...

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7 June 2023

This morning we received an email from a service user of the Denby Dale Centre, who can’t see very well, who is asking if we would share a Volunteering opportunity ...

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6 June 2023

Tuesday 20th June12.30 – 2.30pmSkelmanthorpe Community Centre, HD8 9BH #HD8members are invited to come along with a prop that represents what you do and have your photo taken by acclaimed ...

Read More about HD8 Member Photoshoot – 20th June

6 June 2023

It’s Volunteers Week this week, which is an annual celebration of the contribution millions of people make across the UK through volunteering in their communities. Volunteering is a wonderful way ...

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2 June 2023

John Steel is renowned across Yorkshire (and further afield) as a people photographer, taking photos with personality. Since the HD8 Network’s first website and the creation of our membership, we ...

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22 May 2023

The Kirkburton Beer Festival is well and truly on it’s way to being a fantastic weekend, this bank holiday. Visit the Kirkburton Beer Festival event listing on our website here – ...

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12 May 2023

Birdsedge First Wrap Around Provision. We LOVE the Outdoors here at Birdsedge First School and really value having a rich Outdoor Curriculum for all children. This is something we extend ...

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18 April 2023

The aim of the HD8 Network is to help more people do and buy more locally. We are passionate about the local area. We love our villages and the people, ...

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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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24 March 2023

7th Huddersfield South East Clayton West Scout Group need Leaders Have you got an hour or two free per week? Have you got skills to share? Do you want to ...

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9 March 2023

Tuesday 21st March12.30 – 2.30pmSkelmanthorpe Community Centre, HD8 9BH #HD8members are invited to come along with a prop that represents what you do and have your photo taken by acclaimed ...

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7 March 2023

Your local financial advisors based in Skelmanthorpe, Philpott Financial have put together an essential guide to ISAs. Giving you an understanding of why using an ISA to save or invest ...

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3 March 2023

It’s not an easy task. With the cost of living crisis and extra financial costs we face with raising children, families are feeling the pinch and the heating is being ...

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20 February 2023

The Bridge Community Hub are working in partnership Kirklees Families together to create an event for our families in HD8. The family Funday Day will be held at Skelmanthorpe Youth ...

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3 February 2023

The next Giants Women in Business Event is now LIVE on Eventbrite!! Taking place on Wednesday 8th March celebrating International Women’s Day ✨ March’s event is themed on ‘Women in ...

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3 February 2023

Find out more about #HD8member Rhythm Time and the benefits of music for your baby and toddler, and the classes Rhythm Time holds in the HD8 area of Huddersfield, West ...

Read More about Rhythm Time Comes to HD8!