Fostering 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.
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An 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
Read morePrimary School National Offer Day in Kirklees (Mon 16 April) – your top 5 questions answered
Waiting to hear about your child’s primary, junior or middle school place? You will find out on Mon 16 April and all you need to know about it is here
Read moreKirklees Council Adult Care Offer consultation
We’re consulting about potential changes to adult social care and how we decide what care and support someone may need.
Read moreJoin with us to unite against Child Sexual Exploitation
Sunday 18 March 2018 is National Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE) Awareness Day, which aims to highlight the issues surrounding CSE and encourage everyone to think, spot and speak out against abuse. Simply put, child sexual exploitation involves a young person under the age of 18 being manipulated, forced or coerced into taking part in a sexual act in exchange for something. It
Read moreEnjoy a Mother’s Day Treat at Tolson Museum and Oakwell Hall
Tolson Museum and Oakwell Hall have some special plans for Mother’s Day on Sunday 11 March but you don’t have to be a mum to enjoy them!
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