Could you be a school governor?
Are you interested in supporting and improving children’s education? Would you like to develop your own skills through volunteering? If so, why not consider becoming a school governor?
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Christmas Celebration Ceremonies for New Citizens
Kirklees Christmas Citizenship Ceremony, December 2018
Read moreYour vote could secure funding for local community projects
Your vote could secure funding for local community projects
Read moreThe Great Get Together returns
The Great Get Together takes place this month (22-24 June) which is inspired by Jo Cox who was killed on 16 June 2016. Jo’s family and friends came up with the initiative and more than one hundred organisations are now supporting the cause.
Read moreFeed 1,000 event spreads the Save Food message
Runners and spectators were in for a treat when the Save Food, Save Money volunteers took their stall to Greenhead Park and Crownest Park on the 5 and 12 May.
Read moreComoodle van lent to The Welcome Centre
Comoodle helps residents and organisations to share their stuff, space and skills to benefit the community. They recently lent The Welcome Centre a van on a long term loan. The Welcome Centre offers practical support to individuals and family who are in crisis. They give out 150 to 200 crisis packs out per week. The packs include food, toiletries, bedding,
Read moreWhat are your bright ideas for Kirklees?
A new fund has launched to turn local people’s bright ideas for Kirklees into projects that will help our communities. Bright Ideas is the work of two local organisations – One Community, a local charity, and ‘I’m In’, a council-led initiative which encourages volunteering in Kirklees. The idea behind the fund is that members of the public come up with ideas
Read moreHundreds enjoy Ravensthorpe Family Activity Day.
The Ravensthorpe Family Activity Day organised by the Friends of Greenwood Centre Library was hailed a great success. The event included outdoor fun, games and activities borrowed from Comoodle. There were also food stalls from local businesses, and the chance for residents to chat to local police and wardens about any issues. Mirfield Knit and Natter group came over for
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