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12/09/2026

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12/09/2026

The Welcome Centre. Food Bank and More had a drop in session this morning to let people see what happens behind the scenes.

The home starter kits are something people might not ever think about, but will make a huge difference.

If you're having a clear out, consider donating your items to them.

11/09/2026

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Mixed Ability Pilates with Physio Karen Fitness

Wednesday's 11.15am to 12.15pm (term time only).

Improve balance, core control, strength and flexibility in a relaxed, friendly class environment lead by an experienced chartered physiotherapist.

Class cost is £9.

Booking is essential. Contact Karen Flynn via email [email protected]


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Please Note: Clubs and classes are cancelled from time to time for holidays and other reasons, so worth checking in advance if the session you're interested in is taking place.

11/09/2026

📅 More local events have just been approved and published!

There really is a LOT going on across West and South Yorkshire — you just need to know where to look! 👀

Today we've added:

🧱 Brick Build Guild LEGO® Sessions by OpenEd Ltd in Slaithwaite

🥁 Shat Faced Brass at Denby Dale Pie Hall
As well as 🥧 Pie & Peas Night and 🚗 Car Boot & Table Top Sale

🏰 Heritage Open Days at Thornes Park organised The Friends of CHaT Parks

🎄 A Holly Dolly Terrace Christmas at The Terrace Dewsbury

🌿 Heartwood: Creative Nature at Eden's Forest CIC

And remember — adding an event to our Local Calendar is FREE and simple. 💙💚💙

Our further packages, available for both businesses and non-profits, are there if you want MORE from Work Rest or Play, but they're not compulsory for using the calendar.

Have an event in Kirklees, Wakefield, Barnsley, Leeds or a little further afield? Get it on the calendar!

And please help us spread the word. The more people who know, the more useful it becomes. 😊

Work Rest or Play — helping more people do and buy more locally.

11/09/2026

Planning an event? Make sure local people can find it when they are searching online.

Whether you're organising a community event, charity fundraiser, workshop, class, live performance, networking event or family activity, the Work Rest or Play local calendar is here to help.

Best of all, it's completely free to list both one-off and regular events.

By adding your event, you'll help local residents discover what's happening across West and South Yorkshire, while giving your organisation another place to be found online.

✔ Free to use
✔ Quick and easy to submit
✔ Suitable for businesses, charities, community groups and public organisations
✔ One-off and recurring events welcome

If you'd like to increase your visibility even further, we also offer optional advertising packages to help promote your organisation and events throughout the year.

Ready to get started?

📅 Add your event today:
https://www.workrestorplay.co.uk/add-your-event/

Together, let's make it easier for people to discover all the fantastic things happening across our communities.

11/09/2026

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11/09/2026

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One minute it's baby toys. The next it's bikes, school bags and enough craft supplies to open your own art shop.

As your family grows, so does the clutter. Let easyStorage help create more room to enjoy family life. We collect your belongings from your home and store them securely, so you can enjoy the space you've been missing.

10/09/2026

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We're holding a Coffee & Cake Fundraiser for Alex Littlewood at Denby Dale Pie Hall on Saturday 10 October, from 10am to 2pm.

Alex is living with Stage 4 incurable ovarian cancer, and the fundraiser is being organised to help support her treatment and research, as well as give Alex and her daughter Tilly the chance to make more precious memories together.

There’ll be plenty of homemade cakes, buns and desserts, lots of coffee, and a raffle too. If you can bake, donations of cakes and sweet treats would be very gratefully received, and raffle prizes can be dropped off at The Pie Hall on the Friday from 1pm.

Cash is preferred on the day so that the money raised can be passed directly to Alex.

Come along for coffee and cake, bring a friend, buy a raffle ticket and help us raise as much as we can for Alex and her family 🥰

10/09/2026

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Holmfirth Heritage Week 2026; Holmfirth Civic Hall Community Trust present, The History of The Civic, Holmfirth

Want to know more about the fascinating history of the Civic Hall and the Drill Hall – together making The Civic, Holmfirth. Come and see our exhibition of history, stories and photographs on show in the Reception Room throughout Holme Valley Heritage Week, dates and times below:-

Monday 14 September 2.00 pm to 4.00 pm
Tuesday 15 September 10.00 am to 12.00 midday
Wednesday 16 September 10.00 am to 4.00 pm
Thursday 17 September 10.00 am to 12.00 midday
Friday 18 September 10.00 am to 4.00 pm, including Fundraising Coffee Morning for Royal Voluntary Service Holme Valley
Saturday 19 September 10.00 am to 12.00 midday .

For more information on other events and activities taking place for Holme Valley Heritage Week see the website https://holmevalleyheritage.com/


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10/09/2026

I feel like I owe people an apology, because I feel I've kinda dropped the ball a bit this summer.

At the beginning of the holidays, I found out that a family friend had died through su***de.

It's been impossible to understand - my first words were "but he was so handsome!".

He was one of the good guys, seemingly successful and ever so popular, surrounded by a huge group of friends. He always made an effort to say hello and ask after my siblings when we'd see each other at events.

Over the summer the usual phrases have rattled through my head, "why didn't he say something", "why didn't someone notice and check in on him", but immediately argued with these points before I've even finished uttering them.

How can you speak out when you're supposed to be the strong one, the one that people turn to for support. And I'm pretty sure friends will have 'checked' in and there's only so much people can do, adulting and lifing is busy and hard enough to stay on track and on top of things yourself.

The whole experience has been so very triggering, I've not had the headspace to carry on as normal and have also tried to spend and treasure more time with the child.

Today is Su***de Prevention Day, so I thought it would be timely to share these tips offered by the Samaritans.

If you're struggling, please do reach out to someone - I know more than anyone how easy that is to say and impossible to do.

But, there are people who care and organisations set up to help. Don't suffer in silence.