Our events
We run events and activities across Kirklees. You can drop in, there is no need to book. However, there may be a cost to any activity or service you decide to take part in.
Drop-in sessions
You can find us at a range of locations across Kirklees whenever you need us.
| Venue | Day | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Shared Goods 26-28 Princess Alexandra Walk, Huddersfield, HD1 2RS |
3rd Tuesday of every month | 12:00 - 14:00 |
| Birkby and Fartown Library Lea Street, Birkby, Huddersfield, HD1 6HF |
Wednesday | 15:00 - 17:00 |
| Newsome Centre Jackroyd Ln, Newsome, Huddersfield HD4 6QU |
Thursday | 10.30 - 12.30 |
| The Welcome Centre 15 Lord Street, Huddersfield, HD1 1QB |
Thursday | 14:00 - 16:00 |
| The Focal Centre New Hey Road, Huddersfield, HD3 4BZ |
Friday | 9:30 - 11:15 |
| St Michael and St Helen's Church Fleminghouse Lane, Almondbury, HD5 8UD |
Friday | 9:30 - 12:30 |
| Chestnut Centre 2A Chestnut Street, Deighton, Huddersfield, HD2 1HJ |
Friday | 12:00 - 14:00 |
| Rawthorpe and Dalton library 23-25 Ridgeway, Dalton Grange, Huddersfield, HD5 9QJ |
2nd and 4th Monday of every month (exc Bank Holidays) | 13:00 - 15:00 |
| Venue | Day | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Shepley Library, Marsh Lane, Shepley, Huddersfield, HD8 8AE | Thursday | 10:00 - 13:00 |
| Holmfirth Tech Huddersfield Road, Holmfirth, HD9 3AR |
Thursday | 10:30 - 12:30 |
| Skelmanthorpe Community Centre 32A Elm Street, Skelmanthorpe, HD8 9BH |
Friday (2nd and last Friday of the month) | 10:00 - 12:00 |
| Slaithwaite Civic Hall (alongside Colne Valley Help Food Share) 15A New Street, Slaithwaite, HD7 5AB |
Friday (last Friday of the month) | 13:00 - 14:00 |
| Venue | Day | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Dewsbury Moor Children's Centre |
Monday | 9:00 - 10:30 |
| Thornhill Lees Community Centre 53 Brewery Lane, Dewsbury, WF12 9DU |
Tuesday (last Tuesday of the month) | 13:00 - 14:30 |
| Thornhill Lees Community Centre 53 Brewery Lane, Dewsbury, WF12 9DU |
Thursday | 11:00 - 13:00 |
| Chickenley Community Hub | Thursday (last Thursday of the month) | 13:00 - 14:00 |
| Greenwood Centre, Huddersfield Road, Ravensthorpe, Dewsbury, WF13 3JR | Thursday (last Thursday of the month) | 13:00 - 15:00 |
Movement and Games in Chairs (MAGIC)
MAGIC is perfect for people looking to socialise, increase their mobility and have fun. Sessions are ideal for people who live independently, are less mobile and have memory challenges.
| Date and time | Venue | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Monday 10:30 - 11:30 |
Al-Hikmah Centre (women only) | £2 |
| Monday 13:00 - 14:00 |
St John's Church Cleckheaton | £2 |
| Tuesday 13:15 - 14:15 |
Cleckheaton Library | £1 plus 50p for a drink |
| Tuesday 14:00 - 14:45 |
Soothill Community Centre (women only) | £1 |
| Wednesday 11:00 - 12:00 |
Windybank Community Centre | Free |
| Friday 10:30 - 12:00 |
Birstall Community Centre | £2 |
| Date and time | Venue | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Monday 14:00 - 15:00 |
Beaumont Park Visitor Centre | £2.50 |
| Tuesday 14:00 - 15:00 |
Sandy Mount Extra Care Housing | Free |
| Wednesday 11:30 - 12:15 |
St Paul's Methodist Church | |
| Wednesday 13:00 - 14:00 |
Kirkheaton Community Centre | £3 (Includes a drink) |
| Wednesday 14:00 - 15:00 |
Kirkheaton Community Centre | £3 (Includes a drink) |
| Friday 10:30 - 12:00 |
Slaithwaite Fire Station | |
| Friday 13:00 - 14:00 |
The Mission, Lord Street, Huddersfield | Donation |
Social walks
Over the past 20+ years we have trained more than 1000 walk leaders in Kirklees. With new walking routes created and maintained in both rural and urban neighbourhoods, Kirklees is the perfect place to get active.
Rural
- Location: Meltham Library, 54 Huddersfield Road, Meltham, HD9 4AG
- Day: Monday
- Time: 10:00
- Leader: Patrice Phone 01484 221000
- Location: Sands Recreation Ground, Huddersfield Road, Holmfirth, HD9 3TS
- Day: Monday (3rd Monday of the month)
- Time: 10:00 - 11:00
- Leader: Parent Sanctuary sessions
- Location: Marsden NT (Nordic) Station Car Park, Station Road, Marsden, HD7 6DH
- Day: Monday
- Time: 10:30
- Leader: Christine Phone 07715 566816
- Location: Honley Library, West Avenue, Honley, Holmfirth, HD9 6HF
- Day: Tuesday
- Time: 10:00
- Leaders: John Battye Phone 07745 608736 and Shirley Catania Phone 07863 013509
- Day: Tuesday
- Time: 10:30
- Leader: Hazel Mackay Phone 07853 668356
- Location: Drop by Community Centre, 12 Sycamore Court, Longwood, Huddersfield, HD3 4SS
- Day: Wednesday
- Time: 10:00
- Leader: Cheryl Hey Phone 07305 425985
- Location: 11 Yates Lane, Huddersfield, HD3 4NW
- Day: Thursday (2nd Thursday of the month)
- Time: 10:30
- Leader: Hazel Mackay Phone 07853 668356
- Location: Springfield Mill, Norman Road, Denby Dale, HD8 8TH
- Day: Thursday
- Time: 10:30
- Leaders: Ingrid Collins Phone 07748 453433 and Hazel Parker Phone 07791 261871
- Location: Holmfirth Civic Hall, Huddersfield Road, Holmfirth, HD9 3AS
- Day: Friday
- Time: 11:00
- Leaders: Carol Phone 01484 661866 and John Phone 07956 505808
Huddersfield
- Location: Greenhead Park, Trinity Street, Huddersfield, HD1 4DT
- Day: Monday
- Time: 10:00
- Leader: Parent Sanctuary sessions
- Location: Norman Park, Norman Road, Birkby, HD2 2UE
- Day: Monday
- Time: 11:00 - 12:00
- To book a place please contact:
- Email contact@s2r.org.uk
- Phone 07933 358800
- Location: Ravensknowle Park, 401 Wakefield Road, Huddersfield, HD5 8DB
- Day: Monday
- Time: 11:00 - 12:00
- Leader: Parent Sanctuary sessions
- Location: Greenhead Park, Trinity Street, Huddersfield, HD1 4DT
- Day: Wednesday
- Time: 12:30
- Location: Greenhead Park, Trinity Street, Huddersfield, HD1 4DT
- Day: Wednesday
- Time: 13:00
- To book a place please contact:
- Email contact@s2r.org.uk
- Phone 07933 358800
- Location: Greenhead Park, Trinity Street, Huddersfield, HD1 4DT
- Day: Thursday
- Time: 10:30
- Location: Linthwaite church, Church Lane, Linthwaite, Huddersfield, HD7 5TA
- Day: Thursday (1st and 3rd Thursday of the month)
- Time: 10:30
- Location: Greenhead Park, Trinity Street, Huddersfield, HD1 4DT
- Day: Thursday
- Time: 10:45
- Location: Woodlands Glade Centre, The Green, Bradley, Huddersfield, HD2 1QB
- Day: Thursday
- Time: 13:30
- Location: Greenhead Park, Trinity Street, Huddersfield, HD1 4DT
- Day: Thursday
- Time: Afternoons
- Contact MA Communities Kirklees for more details:
- Phone 01484 515420
North Kirklees
- Location: Bradford Road, Batley, WF17 8NN
- Day: Monday (4th Monday of the month)
- Leader: Parent Sanctuary sessions
- To confirm the time of this event please contact:
- Email info@parentsanctuary.co.uk
- Location: Easthorpe Lodge, Huddersfield Road, Mirfield, WF14 8AN
- Day: Tuesday
- Time: 10:30
- Leader: Sasha Phone 07970 096492
- Location: Oakwell Hall, Nutter Lane, Birstall, WF17 9LG
- Day: Tuesday
- Time: 13:30
- Leader: Colin Phone 07719 836222
- Location: Easthorpe Lodge, Huddersfield Road, Mirfield, WF14 8AN
- Day: Wednesday
- Time: 10:00
- Leader: Jenny Phone 07507 455630
- Location: various locations
- Day: Wednesday
- Time: 10:00
- Leaders: Linda Phone 07952830555, Karen Phone 07597303803 and Simon Phone 07796571411
- Location: Gomersal Moravian Church, 12 Whinmore Gardens, Gomersal, Cleckheaton, BD19 4HG
- Day: Wednesday (1st Wednesday of the month)
- Time: 10:30
- Leader: Victoria Phone 07818 598932
- Location: Roberttown Community Centre, Church Road, Roberttown, Liversedge, WF15 7LS
- Day: Wednesday
- Time: 13:45 - 14:15
- Leader: Victoria Phone 07818 598932
- Location: Heritage Road, Batley, WF17 7NZ
- Day: Thursday
- Time: 10:00
- Leader: Jon Phone 07763 933311
- Location: Crow Nest Park Heckmondwike Road, Dewsbury Moor, Dewsbury
- Day: Thursday
- Time: 10:00
- Leader: Parent Sanctuary sessions
- Location: Wilton Park, Bradford Road, Batley, WF17 8NN
- Day: Thursday
- Time: 13:30
- Leaders: Imran Phone 07976 194363 and Shabana Phone 07976 194363
- Location: Crow Nest Park, Heckmondwike Road, Dewsbury Moor, Dewsbury
- Day: Friday
- Time: 09:30 - 10:30
- To book a place please contact:
- Email contact@s2r.org.uk
- Phone 07855 510433
- Location: Rectory Park Church Lane, Thornhill, Dewsbury
- Day: Friday
- Time: 09:30
- Leader: Karen Phone 07407 706700
- Location: Dewsbury Retail Park Railway Street, Dewsbury WF12 8EQ
- Day: Friday
- Time: 11:15 - 12:30
- Leader: Waheeda Phone 07933 358800
- Location: St Paul's Church Huddersfield Road, Mirfield WF14 8AT
- Day: Saturday (1st and 3rd Saturday of the month) September to February
- Time: 09:45
- Leader: Christine Phone 01924 480261
- Location: St Mary's Church Church Lane, Mirfield WF14 9HX
- Day: Saturday (1st and 3rd Saturday of the month) March to May
- Time: 09:45
- Leader: Christine Phone 01924 480261
- Location: St John's Church Hopton Hall Lane, Upper Hopton, Mirfield WF14 8EL
- Day: Saturday (1st and 3rd Saturday of the month) June to July
- Time: 09:45
- Leader: Christine Phone 01924 480261
- Location: Thornhill Cricket and Bowling Club The Combs, Thornhill, Dewsbury WF12 0QL
- Day: Saturday (every other)
- Time: 13:00
- Leader: Karen Phone 07407 706700
- Day: Wednesday
- Time: 13:00
- Leader: Trevor Moore Phone 0773849026
Physical Activity from the Front Door
We have developed a series of walking maps in South Kirklees to highlight how easy it is to find a walk in your community. You can download them for free and get walking. Walks include Almondbury, Ashbrow, Croslands, Dalton, Greenhead, Newsome and Waterloo areas.
