Local community information
Community Offers
Disclaimer:
The community offers and activities shared here are provided by third-party organisations and are included for your information only. The Recovery & Wellbeing College does not endorse, guarantee, or take responsibility for the quality, safety, or suitability of these external services. Participation is at your own discretion, and we recommend checking details directly with the provider before attending.
What’s On in Kirklees
Click https://communitydirectory.kirklees.gov.uk/communityDirectory/whatsOn.aspx to browse a wide range of events.
You can also check Creative Kirklees What’s On as there are a wide variety of different events and activities listed.
Yorkshire Day Get-Together at Birstall Library
Tuesday 4 August from 2pm to 4pm
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Free to attend with activities like bingo and beetle drive.
(To help show numbers coming please add your name to list in Library) or call 01484 414868
This family-friendly festival at Oakwell Hall offers a packed day of entertainment, creativity, nature, and Yorkshire-themed fun.
- Live Music & Entertainment: Enjoy performances from local artists and groups including Penny, Hebble, Hardeep Sahota, Land Lubbers, Al’s Django Party and Flat Cap Brass.
- Yorkshire Makers’ Market: Browse over 50 stalls showcasing locally made products, from artisan food and drink to artwork, skincare, crafts, jewellery and handmade gifts.
- New for 2026: Highlights include the Poetry Takeaway, the West Yorkshire Dog Rescue Dog Show, and the Great Yorkshire Games featuring quirky challenges such as Welly Toss and Yorkshire Tea Bag Throwing.
- Family Fun: Join campfire singalongs with the Scouts, enjoy interactive performances from Boom Chikka Boom, and meet Pif-Paf’s educational Bee Cart characters.
- Festival Atmosphere: The site will feature colourful Tour de Yorkshire Summit Flags and vibrant textile installations created by the WOVEN team.
- Nature & Play: Children can enjoy bushcraft, outdoor play, Pif-Paf’s interactive play zone, and meet a variety of animals at Ian’s Mobile Farm.
- Children’s Activities: Activities include cycling sessions with Little Bikers, face painting, mini-beast encounters, inclusive woodland experiences, and crazy golf.
- Creative Workshops: Take part in pottery, giant mural creation, bug-making crafts, marshmallow toasting, nature games, museum activities, Yorkshire dialect lessons, and the annual Yorkshire-themed Cake-Off competition.
Overall, the event celebrates Yorkshire culture, creativity, community, music, food, nature and family fun, with activities and entertainment for all ages throughout the day.
Art in the Park
The Trinity Street gate entrance to Greenhead Park, Huddersfield HD1 4DT
Friday 14th August 10:00 – 12:00 Facilitated by: Dawn
Whether you are confident at drawing and painting or you’re a beginner, sketching on location, in public can be nerve-wracking at first. But why not join S2R and Friends of Greenhead Park for this Art In The Park session and have a go! Be inspired by the great outdoors, take a closer look at nature or just take some time out for yourself. Suitable for all ability levels, no art skill needed. Please wear clothing and footwear suitable for walking.
Please bring something to draw on and with (e.g., a notebook and a pencil or your sketch books, pens and pastels).
To book your place call 07933 358800 or email contact@s2r.org.uk
August 2026 schedule for all s2r activities
Go Active at Oakwell Hall Country Park with Walk, Wheel, Ride Sunday 16 August 2026 – 10:30am
Event organised by Environmental Projects In Kirklees. Join us for a whole day of FREE family-friendly fun at Walk Wheel Ride’s Go Active Event! See Go Active at Oakwell Hall Country Park with Walk, Wheel, Ride for further information and a link to book. Activities include:
E-bike test rides with Walk Wheel Ride
-Bike skills for children with Little Bikers
-Refurbished bike sale with Streetbikes
-Dr Bike Repair sessions with Oakwell Cycles
-DIY Bike Maintenance Workshops with Wood’s Bicycle Repairs and Servicing
-Accessible bikes, Velodrome challenge and the music maker with Everybody’s Cycling
-Bike Register with Neighbourhood Policing Team (10am-12pm)
Andy’s Man Club 23rd August 2026 #MissionPossible
ROKTFACE Charity Climb with Andy’s Man Club
At its highest point at 36 metres high ROKTFACE in Brighouse -West Yorkshire is higher that both the Tower of London and Angel of the North, making it the highest manmade climbing wall in the UK.
On 23rd August 2026, Andy’s Man Club and ROKT Foundation will join forces to host an amazing ROKTFACE charity climb.
From 10am-3pm participants will have the chance to climb the 28-metre wall (the 36-metre tower is now home to nesting peregrine falcons so not in use).
Min age 7 years old. All equipment provided, you must use ROTK provided harness although own shoes and chalk are allowed.
Community Yoga Classes in Kirklees
Umbrella Yoga CIC – various locations across Kirklees
These mixed ability sessions are designed for adults (18+) and are open to everyone, includeing people living with physical or mental health challenges.
Weather you’re new to Yoga, returning after time away, or looking for gentle movement in a supportive space you are welcome.
Register via umbrellayoga.co.uk
Yoga in the Park- every week, 4th July – 26th September
Come and enjoy the fresh air and beautiful scenery at Greenhead Park! Pay as you feel, meet at the bandstand, bring a mat!
Yoga in the Park is run by the Peaceful Remedies Collective- a group of qualified Yoga teachers who love the outdoors and are passionate about making Yoga accessible to all.
Proper Job- upcoming courses
Friday 1st to Friday 15th November:
LAB Project (10 days, 10am to 4pm)
Boost your confidence, employability skills, teamworking and facilitation skills in this two-week course and gain a Level 1 in Progression. Our flagship course which has supported thousands of people to plan their next steps into employment, volunteering or feeling more involved in their community.
Progression Event: Thursday 14th November (10am to 12noon) Your organisation’s opportunity to connect with a group of learners ready to progress. Whether you offer employment support and advice, volunteering opportunities, or activities in the community, we would love to hear from you! – Let me know if you’re interested in coming along!
Friday 15th November:
LAB Taster Session (3 hours, 10am-1pm)
See our space, meet the team, and try out some activities before committing to a full course.
THE LAB PROJECT | properjobtheatre
PACE Taster Workshop (2 hours, 2pm-4pm)
Interested in a career in the creative sector? Want to know a bit more about what’s out there? This workshop will showcase some of the many thousands of roles in the creative industries, and help you plan your next steps into a career in the arts.
Incentives:
Across all courses
Up to £5 per day reimbursed travel costs
PLUS
£5 voucher for each day of course completed
Up to £50 supermarket voucher available for learners completing LAB Project
Eligibility:
Must have the right to live and work in the UK (or have been a resident for a minimum of 6 months)
For PACE: Must be over the age of 16
For LAB: Must be unemployed, low earning, seeking work, retired, off sick or economically inactive & must be over the age of 19 (born on or before 31/08/2005)
Email: mollie@properjob.org.uk
Phone: Office – 01484514687
Mobile- 07716639494
Digital Hub drop ins – North and South Kirklees
Hoot – Creative Activities across Kirklees
Hoot have a full list of various creative activities to support mental health and emotional wellbeing – browse them at Our activities | hoot | mental health and wellbeing
Dementia clinics: free, life-changing support for people affected by dementia
Dementia UK is offering free, confidential clinic appointments at your local branch with a dementia specialist Admiral Nurse. You don’t need to be a Virgin Money customer. Everyone is welcome. To book your appointment, please visit https://dementiauk.org/virginmoney, scan the QR code on attached document, or speak to a Virgin Money colleague in your branch. If you’re unable to make an appointment, text APPOINTMENT to 0747 872 4000 and we’ll call you to help make your booking.
If you have any questions about the clinics please contact virginmoney@dementiauk.org. For immediate support, contact Dementia
UK’s Helpline on 0800 888 6678 or book a phone or video appointment at https://www.dementiauk.org/book
Nationwide Building Society trading as Virgin Money. Head Office: Nationwide House, Pipers Way, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN38 1N
Dementia Clinics A4 Community Poster (PDF, 499 KB)
The Tech Holmfirth
140 Huddersfield Rd, Holmfirth HD9 3AR
To check the Tech’s events calendar, visit https://holmfirthtech.co.uk/whats-on/ . Please check frequently, as this calendar is manually updated and subject to change.
Kirklees Autism Group
Kirklees Autism Group (KAG) is a group for autistic adults in Kirklees with the aim of the group being to make sure that people with Autism have their voices heard by services in Kirklees.
Evening Peer Support Group, at 6-8pm
Every 3rd Wednesday at Batley Community Centre
Peer Support Group, at 9.30am-12.30pm
Every 3rd Friday at New North Rd Baptist Church
Kirklees Autism Group poster (PDF, 1 MB)
Contact us today to find out how to get involved at kirkleesgroups@cloverleaf-advocacy.co.uk or phone: 01924 454875
For more activities to do with health and wellbeing visit:
https://communitydirectory.kirklees.gov.uk/communityDirectory/ThingsToDo.aspx?q=health
https://www.kirklees.gov.uk/beta/community-plus/our-events.aspx
What’s On in Calderdale
Visit https://www.visitcalderdale.com/whats-on/ for a wide range of events and activities.
Also check Calderdale Forum 50 plus events calendar at https://calderdaleforum50plus.com/events-activities/
You can browse their activity directory at https://calderdaleforum50plus.com/in-touch-home/
What’s On at Project Colt, Elland
Housed within the historic walls of Elland’s Bridgefield Mills, Project Colt is a safe space full of understanding and open to people who may need extra support.
More than just a building, our mill is a thriving hub brimming with activities, workshops, a bustling cafe, and unique shopping experiences. People can connect, learn, create, and support one another.
Browse the link at https://www.projectcolt.org.uk/whats-on/ for their activities calendar.
What’s On at Halifax Opportunities Trust
Halifax Opportunities Trust is an anti-poverty charity in Calderdale supporting people through employment, integration & ESOL, community & wellbeing, enterprise and apprenticeships. Visit their Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/HalifaxOpportunitiesTrust
Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust – Help shape the new CHFT cancer support service and complete our survey
Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust are gathering public information to help improve their cancer services. Please feel free to complete the survey and send it on to anyone you feel would like to give their opinion. It is a short 12 question survey that takes no more than 5 minutes to complete and your opinions could help shape future cancer care locally. Just scan the QR code below with your phone to launch the survey.
3-2-1 Walks: Get outdoors and enjoy easy to follow routes in Calderdale!
Build your fitness and improve your health with 3-2-1 Walks from Active Calderdale and Calderdale Forum 50 Plus. Choose from easy-to-follow routes and see how far you can walk in a week or a month. Getting active by walking regularly can improve both your physical and mental health. Our short, easy-to-follow walks can be enjoyed alone or in the company of family and friends.
More information at 3-2-1 Walks – Calderdale Forum 50 Plus
You can also find more information on walking in Calderdale at https://www.visitcalderdale.com/visitor-information/walking-in-calderdale/ – you can also view shorter walks at https://heartofthepennines.org.uk/shorter-walks/
Grow Well
Get your hands mucky, get active and meet new people every Wednesday from 9am – 12pm at the Outback Community Garden, Halifax. For details click here: Grow Well Gardening for Wellbeing sessions – Halifax Opportunities Trust