HD8 Life Events
HD8 Life CIC doesn't just support local businesses, we bring people together through creative, community-focused events designed for small business owners, creatives, local residents, and changemakers across all HD8 - and surrounding - villages.
From networking events to workshops, community showcases, markets, and pop-up events, everything we do is rooted in collaboration, creativity, and connection.
Our events are:
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Local – designed for and by the HD8 community
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Supportive – focused on real-life tools, connections, and impact
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Accessible – always free or affordably priced
Browse our upcoming events – and be sure to check back regularly or join our mailing list so you never miss what’s happening in HD8 Life.
The Social Collective
No suits.* No sales pitches. Just local people, good conversations + fresh ideas.
The Social Collective is HD8 Life CIC’s quarterly networking event for local businesses, community groups and creative minds. It’s a relaxed, welcoming space to:
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Meet like-minded people
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Share experiences + advice
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Spark collaborations
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Grow your ideas and connections
You might be running a business, starting a new venture, part of a community project, or simply curious about what’s happening locally - you’ll find a friendly face here.
Everyone is welcome. Come along, grab a drink, and join the conversation.
Please book in advance to ensure your spot!
*Wear the suit if you want! We don't care :)
WHEN: Wednesday 6 May 2026 | 6.30PM-9PM
WHERE: The bar at Emley AFC, off Upper Lane, Emley HD8 9RE
PRICE: £10 per person + small booking fee
The Business Exchange
Bringing local businesses together to find opportunities to work with each other.
This is a daytime event designed to bring local businesses together in one space to better understand what each other does, and where there might be opportunities to work together, refer, or collaborate.
What it is
A room full of local businesses, all there for the same reason: to connect, have conversations, and explore ways of working more locally.
What it isn’t
This is not a market or a selling event.
There won’t be customers browsing or buying on the day, and it’s not about promoting products or services in a sales-focused way.
It’s also not traditional networking, so no pitches, no pressure, no awkward formats.
How it works
There are two ways to be part of the day:
Table / Stall (per business): Includes a 1.5m table space and entry for up to two people from the same business. Your table acts as a base for the event - somewhere to share what you do - but the focus is on moving around, meeting others, and having conversations rather than staying behind your table.
Attendee (per business): Includes entry for up to two people from the same business.
If you don’t need a table but still want to be part of it, you’re very welcome to come along and bring flyers or information about what you do, but there won’t be a table or base with this ticket - it’s more about moving around and connecting with others.
On the day
Expect a relaxed, informal space where:
– People move around and talk
– Businesses get a better understanding of what’s available locally
– New connections and opportunities naturally come out of conversations
WHEN: Friday 25 September 2026 | 11AM-1PM
WHERE: Denby Dale Pie Hall, Wakefield Road, Denby Dale HD8 8RX
PRICE: £15 per table (includes 2 attendees) | £5 per attendee (up to 2 from same business)
