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
The Social Collective is a relaxed evening bringing together the people behind HD8's businesses, community groups and creative projects.
It's not about sales pitches or awkward networking, it's about putting faces to names, hearing local stories and making connections that last long after the evening itself.
Some people come looking for collaborators, some come for fresh ideas, others simply want to spend an evening with people who understand the joys and challenges of running a business, leading a community project or building something from scratch.
Each Social Collective includes:
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A welcome drink on arrival
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A short conversation with a local guest speaker
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Time to chat, share ideas and get to know people
You never know who you'll meet, but chances are you'll leave knowing a few more faces than when you arrived.
Come on your own, bring a friend or turn up with colleagues. We'd love to see you there.
Brought to you by HD8 Life CIC, supporting local businesses, creatives, events and community groups across HD8 and the surrounding villages.
WHEN: Wednesday 13 January 2027 | Arrival from 6.30pm for a 7pm start
WHERE: Proper Golf, Croft Head Business Park, Dale Croft, Skelmanthorpe HD8 9EB
PRICE: £10 per person + £1 booking fee
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HD8 Community Celebration
After the success of our first HD8 Community Celebration back in January 2026, we're pleased to say we're doing it all again in 2027!
On Saturday 30 January 2027, from 12pm-3pm, HD8 Life will be heading to Denby Dale Pie Hall for an afternoon celebrating the people, places, businesses, groups and community spirit that make HD8 a brilliant place to be.
We had a fantastic turnout for our first Community Celebration at Shelley Village Hall in January 2026, and we're hoping to bring everyone together again for an afternoon of local stalls, activities, live music and more.
This really is an event for the whole community: local residents, families, friends, neighbours, businesses and community groups are all welcome. Come along, have a wander, meet some local faces and maybe discover something happening on your doorstep that you didn't know about... And, it's totally FREE to attend
Brought to you by HD8 Life CIC, supporting local businesses, creatives, events and community groups across HD8 and the surrounding villages.
WHEN: Saturday 30 January 2027 | 12pm-3pm
WHERE: Denby Dale Pie Hall, 297 Wakefield Rd, Denby Dale, Huddersfield HD8 8RX
PRICE: FREE for everyone! No need to book tickets or RSVP, just turn up
