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Community Open Door Fortnight - activity in the Heckmondwike area
About the event
Dates and venues
Themes
Further information
About the event
During Community Open Door Fortnight some local community groups would like to welcome you in to show you what they do, have a chat, and perhaps you might like to take part or become a volunteer.
On this page we've listed some of these events, but there are many others. For the full list for the Cleckheaton, Heckmondwike, Liversedge and Gomersal areas please click on the brochure link under Further Information. The brochure often contains contact details if you would like more information.
Dates and venues
Monday 23 February 2026 - 9:30am - 1:30pm, Spen Shed - Crafts, woodworking and gardening skills. In main car park at the Ponderosa Zoo. Free. (We also meet on Thursdays - same time and place.) .
Ponderosa Zoo, Smithies Lane, Heckmondwike, WF16 0PN
Tuesday 24 February 2026 - 1:00pm - 3:00pm, Diamond Art Club £2. .
Brighton Street Community Centre, Brighton Street, Heckmondwike, WF16 9EY
Wednesday 25 February 2026 - 1:00pm, Heckmondwike Petanque Club - Free first session. (We also meet on Saturdays at 10am - same place.)
Firth Park, Westgate, Heckmondwike
Friday 27 February 2026 - 10:00am - 2:00pm, Salvation Army Friday Friends - All ages welcome (upstairs in Community Hub – lift available) Free.
The Salvation Army, Barrack House, Barracks Street, Heckmondwike, WF16 0EJ
Monday 2 March 2026 - 9:30am - 1:30pm, Spen Shed - Crafts, woodworking and gardening skills. In main car park at the Ponderosa Zoo. Free. (We also meet on Thursdays - same time and place.) . .
Ponderosa Zoo, Smithies Lane, Heckmondwike, WF16 0PN
Tuesday 3 March 2026 - 1:00pm - 3:00pm, Diamond Art Club £2. .
Brighton Street Community Centre, Brighton Street, Heckmondwike, WF16 9EY
Wednesday 4 March 2026 - 9:45am, Spenborough Walkie Talkies - we meet at various venues - today we meet in Morrisons car park Heckmondwike. Meet from 9:45am. Walk at 10am for approx. 2 hours.
See event description for details of meeting place or venue.
Wednesday 4 March 2026 - 1:00pm, Heckmondwike Petanque Club - Free first session. (We also meet on Saturdays at 10am - same place.)
Firth Park, Westgate, Heckmondwike
Thursday 5 March 2026 - 1:00pm - 3:30pm, North Kirklees Pensioners Club Bingo, raffle and live entertainment Not running until Thursday 5th March. Charges apply.
Comrades Club, 15, Regent Street, Heckmondwike, WF16 0HD
Friday 6 March 2026 - 10:00am - 2:00pm, Salvation Army Friday Friends - All ages welcome (upstairs in Community Hub – lift available) Free.
Saturday 14 March 2026 - 10:00am - 12:00pm, Salvation Army Coffee Morning - All ages welcome (upstairs in Community Hub – lift available) Free. On 2nd Saturday of the month.
The Salvation Army, Barrack House, Barracks Street, Heckmondwike, WF16 0EJ
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Further information
Links
Documents
Community Open Door Fortnight brochure
Details of all events
Themes
Art, crafts and hobbies
Art and craft-related items, including exhibitions, sales and workshops. Also, hobbies like modelling and collecting.
Dances and social
Includes dances and social events and activities from coffee mornings to quiz nights.
Sport and fitness
See under Events for sport-related events and activities for both spectators and participants. Also keep fit activities for everyone.
Walks, rides and conservation
Please see under Events for walks, cycle and horse rides and conservation activities. From short town trails, to strolls around charming valleys and hikes across the Pennine moors, there's usually something for everyone.