Avoid the back to school rush
If your kids are starting or going back to school this September, make life easier for yourself by sorting out a few of the essentials early in the holidays.
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Tolson summer holiday activity days
Take a look at what the Romans did 2000 years ago and what life was like for them, at Tolson Museum.
Read more‘Explore the World’ activities at Bagshaw Museum
You can follow in the footsteps of Bagshaw Museums first curator, Walter Bagshaw, and his children Violet and Noel who explored the world for treasure.
Read moreFeeling organised? Kirklees school term dates for 2019/20 have been set
Our Cabinet have now agreed the 2019/20 term dates for Kirklees community and voluntary schools. As with the 2018/19 dates, we’ve worked hard to make sure holidays line up with neighbouring areas wherever possible. Below are the main term dates but please remember that schools will set their own training dates on top of these, so always check the specific
Read moreFostering milestones honoured at celebration event
One of our longest ever serving foster carers in Kirklees, along with others who have devoted their lives to fostering, were honoured at a celebration event this week.
Read moreAn Afternoon of 17th Century Dance
Historic Oakwell Hall in Birstall will be brought to life on Sunday 13 May, with an afternoon of 17th Century dance.
Read moreExpecting a baby, or just become a parent?
Kirklees libraries are hosting a baby shower with a difference.
Read moreHens bring Batley school children and older people together
A food project to reduce social isolation in older people has paired a Batley Junior and Infants School with a local care home, with fantastic results. Food for Life brings schools, nurseries, hospitals and care homes, and their surrounding communities together around the core ethos of healthy, tasty and sustainable food. Their latest programme Better Care aims to demonstrate that
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