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Events and things to do

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Guidance for organising an event - A guide for planning parades, galas, festivals and concerts
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Sport, exercise and healthy eating

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Countryside, parks and open spaces

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Places to visit

Parks and playgrounds
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Peak district

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Creative Development Team

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Creative Kirklees website

Creative Kirklees
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Policy documents

Culture Kirklees Our Vision
Kirklees Events Policy
Kirklees Public Art Policy
Music Policy with reports
Huddersfield Public Art Plan

Reports

Kirklees Creative Economic Impact Study
Economic Impact Study on Music Festivals Update 2017
Economic Impact Assessment of Kirklees Events 2007/8
Evaluation Report of WOVEN textile festival 2019

Leisure and culture

Events and things to do Events in Kirklees, Council venue events, Organising an event, Promote your event
Libraries Join, find and renew, Fees and charges, Library consultation, Online resources
Sport, exercise and healthy eating Exercise and keeping fit, sports and activities, food and allotments
Museums and galleries Museums in Kirklees, Opening times, Museum events, Galleries, Wedding ceremonies
Countryside, parks and open spaces Places to visit, Public rights of way, Parks, Nature reserves, Forests
Creative Development Team Creative Kirklees, Contact Creative Development
Visitors Attractions, Accommodation, Towns and villages, Tourist and travel information

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