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The Great Get Together 2022 - events in North Kirklees
About the event
Dates and venues
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Further information
About the event
There are various events for everyone between 23rd and 28th of June to continue the memory of Jo Cox MP in her home area.
These are listed under Dates and venues, or for full details please click on the link under Further Information.
Dates and venues
Thursday 23 June 2022 - 1:00pm - 2:00pm, The Great Walk Together Dewsbury - a walk and a chat to celebrate everything we have in common. Meet outside the cafe in the Park.
Crow Nest Park cafe, Crow Nest Park, Heckmondwike Road, Dewsbury Moor, Dewsbury, WF13 2SG
Thursday 23 June 2022 - 1:00pm, Great Lunch Together - at Thornhill Lees Community Centre. Join us for a community lunch. Halal food will be available.
53, Brewery Lane, Thornhill Lees, Dewsbury, WF12 9DU
Friday 24 June 2022 - 7:30am - 10:00am, Friends of Batley Station Early Bird - an early morning warm welcome from the Friends Of Batley Station, with tea, coffee, muffins and fruit
Batley Railway Station, Station Road, Batley
Friday 24 June 2022 - 5:00pm - 8:00pm, Burgers and Butterflies - at Batley Butterfly House in Wilton Park. A BBQ and chance to meet the insects.
Wilton Park, Woodlands Road, Batley
Friday 24 June 2022 - 5:15pm, Kumon Y’all Let’s Unite - at Manor Croft Academy, Dewsbury. Join us for inclusive games, delicious food and new connections with your community. Everyone welcome!
Manor Croft Academy, Old Bank Road, Earlsheaton, Dewsbury, WF12 7DW
Saturday 25 June 2022 - 10:00am - 3:00pm, Heckmondwike’s Great Get Together - Green Park, Heckmondwike. A family and community event
Green Park, Westgate, Heckmondwike
Saturday 25 June 2022 - 10:00am - 3:00pm, The Great Health and Wellbeing Get Together - free health checks and activities for all the family.
Wilton Park, Woodlands Road, Batley
Saturday 25 June 2022 - 11:00am - 1:00pm, The Great Create Together - Family friendly fun day for everyone. Plus, be part of creating a project to be exhibited in Batley. Organised by participants of the Jo Cox Foundation’s Belonging in Batley and Spen project.
Batley Community Centre, Upper Commercial Street, Batley, WF17 5DP
Saturday 25 June 2022 - 12:30pm - 3:00pm, Tea and Cycle with Streetbikes - at Spenborough Running Track. Mixed Ability Cycling event around the track
Princess Mary Athletics Stadium, Bradford Road, Littletown, Liversedge, WF15 6LW
Saturday 25 June 2022 - 2:00pm - 4:00pm, Friends of Batley Library Afternoon Tea - Batley Library. Join the Friends of Batley Library for an afternoon tea in the Library
Saturday 25 June 2022 - 2:00pm - 4:00pm, The Great Poetry Get Together - an open-mic poetry event for all to share or listen to poetry.
Batley Library, Market Place, Batley, WF17 5DA
Sunday 26 June 2022 - 9:00am - 4:00pm, Run For Jo in Oakwell Hall Country Park Take part in a 2.5km fun run, 6.6km cross country challenge or a virtual 10K wherever you are. With food stalls, Mascots’ race and entertainment for the whole family.
Oakwell Hall, Nutter Lane, Birstall, Batley, WF17 9LG
Sunday 26 June 2022 - 1:00pm - 3:00pm, The Ravensthorpe Great Get Together Picnic - Greenwood Centre, Ravensthorpe (Outside). Bring a picnic with a little extra to share with your neighbours
The Greenwood Centre, Huddersfield Road, Ravensthorpe, Dewsbury, WF13 3JR
Tuesday 28 June 2022 - 10:30am - 12:00pm, Tea/Coffee & Cake Get Together at Batley & Birstall RAFA - Have a chat and make new friendships
The Royal Air Forces Association, Broughton House, Cambridge Street, Batley, WF17 5JH
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Children up to age 12 (including family events)
Events suitable for children up to around aged 12, also family events.
Dances and social
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