Hello. I'm Erin

I'm the founder of, and creative heart behind, HD8 Life CIC.

 

I launched this little community-driven adventure to help showcase the brilliant businesses, groups, events and creatives tucked away in the HD8 postcode area of Yorkshire. 

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What started as a passion project on Instagram is growing into something truly special: a hub for connection, collaboration, and celebrating local HD8 life.

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I wear a lot of hats here – from filming reels and running social media, to organising workshops, and dreaming up new ways to support our community. I believe in keeping things real, good vibes only, and making marketing feel a little less scary (and minus the mega price tag).

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I have a background in theatre, business, administration and marketing.  I previously ran Whistlestop Valley in Clayton West/Shelley, so have first-hand experience and knowledge of the ups and downs of running a small business in HD8 in particular.

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When I’m not out meeting makers, creators, and trailblazers, you’ll probably find me with a hot chocolate in hand (or, even better, a chocolate milkshake), planning the next big idea, running around after my three children or going to gigs or the theatre.

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Although I’m not originally from HD8, I’ve got strong roots here. I grew up in S70 and S75, moved to London, Brighton, Estonia, the USA and Singapore, before returning to Yorkshire – first to S36, then a hop over Royd Moor into HD8 in 2016.

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And even as a kid, I was often in a soggy HD8 field, clapping the Denby Dale Travellers over the finish line at local races (my mum was a DDT!) – so HD8’s always had a place in my heart.​​​

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I’m all about community over competition and love nothing more than seeing our community thrive together as one.  ​If we haven’t met yet, I’d love to connect – drop me a message anytime or stop me in the street if you see me out and about.