Kirklees Together

With full details of Flame 2018 and more, here is the latest Kirklees Together newsletter:

What's happening in Kirklees?

What's happening in Kirklees?

What's #OnOurDoorstep this summer? Looking for some inspiration for the school holidays? Don't worry, we're here to help. We've got events in local libraries, fun days in parks - all happening right on your doorstep, no need to travel far. We've listed loads of things to do in this handy article, to give you some ideas to keep even the littlest legs active. See what's on our doorstep Is your dream job to become an engineer? If the answer is yes...now's your chance. With a starting salary of £17,173 and progression to £20,541, it's a perfect role for someone starting out. Experience what it's like moving around our different teams and become a Civil Engineer in Kirklees. Don't delay, apply for this role today Green Flags for our beautiful parks Six of our gorgeous (and, may we add, award-winning parks), have received a Green Flag - the award demonstrates excellent teamwork. We are very proud of all our staff and would love for you to come to enjoy our parks. Learn more about the awards Travel the world at a Kirklees Museum this summer Bagshaw Museum want to take you on a journey through arts and crafts, following the footsteps of Walter Bagshaw's family adventures around the world. Follow Walter and his children's hunt for treasure around the globe. Hunt for treasure at Bagshaw Jeremy Hardy is performing stand-up in Cleckheaton Jeremy Hardy is in his 4th decade as a stand-up this year and he will be appearing at Cleckheaton Town Hall on 22 October 2018 at 8pm with his one-man show. Book tickets to see Jeremy Experts praise our website and digital services We’re delighted to announce that we’ve been awarded a four star rating (out of four!) for our digital services and websites from the SOCITM Better Connected report for 2018. We’re just one of 42 out of the 414 UK council websites that were tested by Better Connected to receive a 4 star award. More information about our rating Don't forget: Kirklees Flame event comes to Greenhead Park next Thursday, with inclusive activities for all Subscription Services

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We're sending you an important brown envelope... From Tuesday, we're sending out the Household Enquiry Forms to all homes in Kirklees. We need everyone to fill these in, so we can check the right people are registered to vote. Even if nothing has changed, you DO need to respond. You can let us know online, by phone, text message or post. Why you shouldn't bin the letter Are you enjoying the hot weather? We all like to enjoy the sun and hot weather, but it's really important that you and your family stay safe as well. Get health tips, and practical tips on staying safe in the summer. Stay safe and enjoy the hot weather School term dates for 2019/20 have been set Our cabinet have now agreed the 2019/20 term dates for Kirklees community and voluntary schools. We've worked hard to make sure holidays line up with neighbouring areas wherever possible. Please be sure to check out our term dates before booking holidays. Find out 2019/20 term dates Inclusive activities for all at Greenhead Park next weekend We are working with the Huddersfield Town Foundation and Yorkshire Sport Foundation to bring sports and activities to Greenhead Park, Huddersfield. There will be wheelchair rugby league and basketball, tennis, adapted bikes, football, caving, cricket and much more by local providers - for all ages and abilities. Come along and tell your friends New victim support hubs open in Dewsbury and Batley Working with Victim Support to develop spaces dedicated to supporting victims and witnesses of crime in Dewsbury and Batley; we are providing valuable resources for victims through regular drop-ins and pre-arranged appointments. Learn more about Victim Support Tips for travelling in Huddersfield this weekend Everyone in Kirklees is excited about the Huddersfield Carnival, and of course local ‘Mixers’ are looking forward to watching the girls performing this weekend. To help you plan your weekend check out our article on road closures and other disruptions. See the tips and plan your journey Are you involved in the running of a place of worship? The government are running a funding scheme to help faith groups increase their security against hate crime, and we’re helping local groups to apply. We're in Batley, Dewsbury, and Huddersfield on Monday 16 July. Come along and apply for funding Boothroyd Primary are award-winning 'bike blingers' Schools across the region took part in the School's Yorkshire Tour baton relay in June. Schools also had the chance to 'Bling A Bike' and enter into a competition. Boothroyd not only won in Kirklees, but also across Yorkshire. As well as being presented with a Golden Baton in Leeds; we also awarded a selection of bike helmets, locks and funding to encourage children to cycle and walk to school. See photos of the bike, and winners £2.60, travel on the bus ANYWHERE in West-Yorkshire Travelling with young people? MyDay, a new all-day, £2.60 county-wide bus ticket for young people in West Yorkshire was launched this week. All day, any bus - travel wherever MyDay takes you. "It's MyDay, do things my way" Don't forget: Kirklees Leaders Question time on 16 July, submit your question, come along, or watch live Sound of Music singalong coming to Cleckheaton Town Hall next April

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