Kirklees Council Press Releases

Published: Wed March 10 2010
Scrutiny on specialist hospital services in North Kirklees and Wakefield - March 19
The current position on proposals for hospital services in North Kirklees and Wakefield provided by the Mid Yorkshire Hospitals Trust is to be looked at by The Joint Health Scrutiny Committee on Friday March 19.
Science comes to Dewsbury town centre - March 20
Science is being taken into Dewsbury town centre to celebrate National Science and Engineering Week (12-21 March).
Multi-faith event on Saturday March 13
A multi-faith event will take place in Huddersfield on Saturday following the tragic death of shopkeeper Gurmail Singh, a highly respected member of the local community.
An evening with Michael Bunting - March 31
Michael Bunting followed in his father's footsteps and joined the police force, only to end up in prison for attacking someone during an arrest.
Coffee and Chat at the library - March 31
Enjoy a coffee and a chat with Alan Scott from BBC Radio at Huddersfield Library on Wednesday March 31, from 10am until 12noon.
 
Published: Tue March 9 2010
Easter nature club at Oakwell - March 27
With Easter just around the corner, youngsters at the next Oakwell Nature Club on Saturday, March 27, will be doing Easter crafts.
Spring Equinox walk at Castle Hill - March 20
Saturday, March 20, is the Spring Equinox and Castle Hill Ranger Julian Brown invites people to join him on a walk to enjoy the first day of spring on Castle Hill and take in the magnificent views from the Huddersfield landmark.
Spring equinox walk at Oakwell - March 21
To mark the Spring Equinox, there will be a guided walk to look for the first signs of spring in Oakwell Hall Country Park in Birstall on March 21.
Linthwaite play area to be launched
It will be child's play in Linthwaite on Saturday, March 13 when a brand new play area for 8-13 years olds is being officially launched in the village.
Quest award for Culture and Leisure
The physical activity and sports development strand of Kirklees Culture and Leisure Services has been awarded the highest ever score in a Quest assessment.
 
Published: Mon March 8 2010
A free qualification in brickwork - March 18 event
A free recruitment event for people interested in a career in brickwork is to take place on Thursday March 18 from 2pm at the Hudawi Centre in Huddersfield.
Arts Council meet Encounters in Dewsbury
The Chief Executive of Arts Council England, Alan Davey, has visited the new Dewsbury shop being run by arts company Encounters.
Huddersfield North Area Committee ? March 16
Huddersfield North Area Committee is set to welcome a progress report on the Greenhead Park regeneration project.
Kirklees Youth Games Sportshall Athletics Finals
The final of the Kirklees Youth Games Under 11s and Middle Schools Sportshall Athletics competition, which also featured a virtual competition with schools from London, was held at Leeds Road Sports Barn, Huddersfield.
 
Published: Fri March 5 2010
Annual photographic exhibition at Huddersfield Art Gallery
The annual exhibition of Huddersfield Photo-Imaging Club opens to the public at Huddersfield Art Gallery on Friday, March 19.
Cooking for a 300-year-old Easter celebration
There's an opportunity to learn how people celebrated Easter over 300 years ago.
Refurbishment of play area at Greenhead Park now underway
The major refurbishment project in Greenhead Park, Huddersfield, has now progressed to the new play facilities for the park.
Exhibition with Liadin Cooke - April 17 to June 19
The next exhibition in Huddersfield Art gallery's 'Dialogues' series is 'Holden', newly commissioned work by UK-based Irish artist Liadin Cooke made in response to the Peter Stead Archive in the art gallery's collection.
New look Holmfirth play area to open on March 14
Let's play! That's the rally cry to youngsters in Holmfirth to encourage them to have a go on exciting new play facilities being launched in their area.
 
Published: Thu March 4 2010
World Book Day comes to Hade Edge School
Children and staff have celebrated World Book Day at Hade Edge Junior and Infant School.
Unique prize up for grabs
Children and young people from across Kirklees are being invited to get creative and draw a picture of what they like to do when they play outdoors.
'Yorkshire Great Houses, Castles and Gardens' brochure launch at Oakwell Hall
The 2010 'Yorkshire Great Houses, Castles and Gardens' brochure is being launched at Oakwell Hall, Birstall.
Local Innovation Awards ? Kirklees Better Health at Work
Kirklees Better Health at Work Team attended a special invitation evening at 11 Downing Street on Wednesday March 3 to acknowledge the very best work being done in the public sector.
More local jobs created as Future Jobs Fund extended in Kirklees
Kirklees Council has announced that its Future Jobs Fund programme has been extended, bringing the total number of new local jobs to 371.