Volunteers

An afternoon cream tea event, which will be held at Birkenshaw Methodist Church Hall on Thursday, May 8, has been organised by LISAS CIC (Leisure Inclusive Social Activity Services), a not-for-profit organisation and volunteer-led social group, which runs support groups across North Kirklees, to mark VE Day and to support Dementia UK.

Afternoon cream tea VE Day event to support Dementia UK

New documentary explains how old Christmas trees are helping to protect the coast

Sand, Sea, Xmas Trees: How old festive saplings guard against floods

Volunteers from Batley Cemetery Support Group, the Friends of Batley Station and residents from Charles Jones Court Batley gathered at the town’s cemetery on Saturday, March 22 to help tidy it as part of the Great British Spring Clean 2025.

Kind-hearted volunteers tidy cemetery as part of Great British Spring Clean

Our Future Health clinics are coming to Dewsbury and Batley this month.

UK health research programme launching new sites in Dewsbury and Batley

RNLI rescue dog after 14ft fall into river

Caught on Camera: Dog rescued by RNLI after falling 14ft into river

Injured man rescued from snow-covered mountain

Dramatic moment injured man is rescued from snow-covered mountain

Paying respects at the Gynn Square memorial service to officers who died in the 1983 rescue mission at Blackpool.|Lucinda Herbert, Blackpool Gazette

Video: Police sea tragedy remembered as memorial goes ahead in snow

Dad makes teddies with medical devices to help sick youngsters

The drive has raised over £15 million to support children from some of the poorest parts of the UK

Over 300,000 disadvantaged UK children will open gifts on December 25

Uniform Exchange volunteers

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Dramatic footage shows the terrifying moment huge waves crashed into a yacht- seconds before rescue.

Terrifying moment yacht gets slammed by huge waves in dramatic rescue
Dramatic footage shows the terrifying moment huge waves crashed into a yacht- seconds before rescue.
Lucinda Herbert

Royal Voluntary Service run vital support groups for those affected by dementia

Dementia support groups in Kirklees inviting new members and volunteers

A lost dog has been reunited with his owner - after she caused the motorway to temporarily shut down 8 TIMES!!!

Lost dog shuts M25 eight times - watch beloved pet get rescued

Watch as War Horse memorial gets purple poppy coat to remember fallen service animals

Watch as War Horse statue gets draped in beautiful purple poppy coat

Video grab from heartbreaking footage showing 'waterfalls' of 3,000 bits of rubbish including drinks cans and Santa hats left by people on Mount Snowdon.

'Waterfall' of rubbish cascades down Mt Snowdon in heartbreaking video

‘Seeds of Change’ has been launched by HMPPS as part of a new recruitment drive that encourages people to combine their passion with their career for something more fulfilling

Community Payback roles are open to outdoorsy and garden-loving people

The Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust has proudly recognised the long and dedicated service of its volunteers at a special Long Service Awards ceremony held at Dewsbury Town Hall.

Trust celebrates collective 200 years of dedicated service at Dewsbury Town Hall

Rose from Halifax has had a check over from the vets in Birstall after her rescue

All clear for Halifax dog from Birstall vets after rescue from rock crevice

The tournament was organised by the Ali Sh'an Rupyal Tent Pegging Team and held at Leeds Road Fields in Heckmondwike

In pictures: More photos from the Ali Sh'an Rupyal Tent Pegging Tournament

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A rider taking part in the tent pegging tournament

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The railway is situated in Royds Park between Liversedge and Cleckheaton. A recent Facebook post appealing for volunteers to prevent its closure was met with "a lot of very good responses", according to secretary Allan Mitchell.

70-year-old miniature railway in Cleckheaton saved from closure

Supergran Mary Lamb to 'climb' the Three Peaks with her assistance dog Sheldon.

UK’s first female wheelchair user to ‘climb’ the Three Peaks

RNLI rescue dog after 14ft fall into river

Watch: Moment RNLI rescue dog after 14ft fall into river

Emma Field Shop manager of Age UK Cleckheaton

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The rescue of Ben Longton, 18, in snowy conditions on Scafell Pike, by Wasdale Mountain Rescue Team.

Watch dramatic rescue as boy falls down waterfall in freak blizzard

(L to R) Lynn Hart, Hazel Barker, Carol Dunkley, Sandra Searle and Stuart Martin beside the knitted tank.

Watch: We knitted a life-sized tank to commemorate D-Day
Watch this video showing an impressive life-sized tank which has been hand-knitted to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings.
Lucinda Herbert

Friends of Batley Station volunteers after they collected litter during the Great British Spring Clean

Volunteers tidy Batley and Hebden Bridge stations in Great British Spring Clean

Chair of the Friends of Mirfield Library Group, Cynthia Collinson, at Mirfield Library

Mirfield Library group 'staggered' by council’s community-management plan

A volunteer at a Marie Curie Great Daffodil Appeal collection raising vital funds for the charity

Marie Curie needs Dewsbury volunteers for this year’s Great Daffodil Appeal

Volunteers from Dewsbury Cares community group, along with the support of Longcauseway Church, offered people the chance to attend the town centre church for a free Christmas Day lunch while enjoying the company of others.

Dewsbury community brought together for Christmas Day meal

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John, right, and Irene Murgatroyd cut the cake at their 60th wedding anniversary celebration.

Volunteers at Mirfield retirement flats celebrate 60th wedding anniversary

Guide Dogs is urgently appealing for volunteers in Mirfield to help guide people with sight loss.

Guide Dogs issues appeal for My Sighted Guide volunteers in Mirfield

Kirklees Council is looking for volunteers to get involved in its snow wardens scheme and help the district get through the winter.

Kirklees Council seeking volunteers to get involved in its snow wardens scheme

Volunteers redecorated six classrooms and playground areas at St Patrick's Primary Academy in Birstall

Paint firm volunteers give Birstall school a makeover ahead of start of new term

Loch Ness Monster 2023: Volunteers wanted for biggest ‘monster hunt’ in 50 years - how to apply

Volunteers wanted for biggest Loch Ness Monster hunt in 50 years

Louis the Jack Russell with his owner after being rescued

Dog rescued after falling down one of UK’s biggest waterfalls

Batley and Spen MP Kim Leadbeater.

Kim Leadbeater thanks Batley and Spen charity volunteers

Volunteers needed for ‘exciting’ new clothes swap.

Organisers prepare to launch ‘exciting’ new clothing exchange in Kirklees

Tour de Roberttown 2023 participants and ride leaders gather at Commonside at the start of Sunday's ride.

MP joins “cycling superstars" for Tour de Roberttown

PD Arnie has graduated as a police dog despite harsh conditions in his early life

Puppy graduates as police dog after being found during raid

Metropolitan Police officers march along The Mall in London as they head to their positions for of the coronation processions of King Charles III and Queen Camilla.

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Some of the UK's best-known charities are joining forces to be part of The Big Help Out, a voluntary initiative to celebrate the Coronation of His Majesty The King. Age UK in Cleckheaton is joining the celebrations and asking the public to sign up. Pictured are volunteer Owen Pearson and manager Sandra Davis.

Cleckheaton’s Age UK opening its doors for volunteering taster sessions
A Cleckheaton charity shop will be opening their doors for volunteering taster sessions to celebrate the Coronation of King Charles III.
Adam Cheshire

Sally Field pictured with the late Paul OGrady

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The cast for the highly anticipated Hunger Games prequel film The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes has been revealed. (Credit: Getty Images)

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Kumon Y’all organised the litter picking event, in which young volunteers helped to clean up some areas of Dewsbury during the Easter holidays, along with UK Greetings Ltd, based on Mill Street East.

Dewsbury charity teams up with local cards business to keep town tidy

The Reduce Period Poverty Project will take place throughout April.

Sewing group appeal for help to make reusable menstrual pads

Thousands of volunteers are needed to offer their helping hands over the course of King Charles III’s coronation celebrations - Credit: Getty Images

King Charles III coronation looking for thousands of volunteers

The NHS has re-launched its Check in and Chat service for isolated patients

NHS re-launches volunteer service for lonely and isolated patients

Volunteers from Kumon Y’all visited residents of Charles Jones Court to provide food and friendly smiles

Dewsbury-based charity visits elderly Batley residents

Hospital Radio Award winner Vicky Pinder in the studio at Dewsbury and District Hospital on Halifax Road.

Charity radio station urgently appeals for technical help

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