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If you're over 21 and have a spare bedroom you could change lives by fostering a child or young person. Find out more and start your fostering journey today.

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Celebrate Carers Week with us at Greenhead Park

Posted on: Friday 29 May 2026

We’re inviting unpaid carers from across Kirklees to join us for a special Carers Week celebration in Greenhead Park, Huddersfield, on Tuesday 9 June 2026, from 11am to 3pm. The event is completely free, and it’s a chance for you to take a break, connect with others and feel appreciated for everything you do. 

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