Due to the coronavirus outbreak this year’s Kirklees Council event to remember the tragic genocide of 1995 cannot take place in person and we have moved our message online. The video below contains messages from local figures reflecting on the events of 1995 and their ramifications today and, by way of a formal act of remembrance, a short prayer by
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LGBT+ pride events will look and feel very different this year due to Covid-19 and social distancing restrictions, but there are plenty of fun online activities for people to get involved with.
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We have been working with Kirklees Libraries, West Yorkshire Archive and the Jamaican National Council Huddersfield to produce the Kirklees Windrush Day 2020 electronic resource pack The electronic resource pack includes stories of the Windrush generation, links to reading material/films and activities and ideas of how to celebrate the day. If you are cooking up a storm in the kitchen,
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A group of dedicated volunteers in Kirklees are going the extra mile to support our most vulnerable children.
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We’ve opened a new dedicated helpline as part of our Covid-19 Community Response. You can also tell us what you need help with, or share offers of support, using our online forms.
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People make our places great. We’re supporting citizens and community organisations across Kirklees to get great ideas off the ground through crowdfunding. You can help to support one of the projects, or share an idea of your own.
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Here for You is a unique programme designed in collaboration with Jobcentre Plus, Kirklees Council and Third Sector Leaders to provide intensive support to claimants that are far away from entering work to support them on their journey to learning and employment.
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Local Democracy Week is a way of helping people to have a voice and be actively involved in the things that really matter in our local communities. In Kirklees, we’re celebrating throughout October. Our free events include workshops, inspiring stories, discussions and exhibitions.
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