The community centre hosts all sorts of activities that aid the health and wellbeing of local residents. We are hoping to establish a small community allotment but this is still at the planning stage. However in response to feedback from residents through a place standard engagement exercise in conjunction with Kirklees Council we have started to organise community litter picks, and have secured ward funding to acquire the necessary equipment. Our membership of Natural Kirklees is intended initially to give insurance cover to residents choosing to join those litter picks and help improve the village environment, but we hope it will also extend to our development of the allotment.
Location: Denby Dale (Denby Dale)
Penistone Line Partnership
(Our objectives are many – regarding platforms) create a welcoming space for rail users and a community gateway, showcasing nature walks and trails, local biodiversity, and green spaces. Ensure the platforms at stations in Kirklees are alive with planting and where possible create community garden spaces. Through Platforms for Change support Scout groups to learn about biodiversity and sustainability (we are partnering with River Holme Connections in 2025) Ensure we have spaces on the platforms to encourage insects and bees with planting and bug hotels etc. Work towards all Kirklees stations being adopted by community groups for wellbeing and create attractive safe spaces.
Scissett Community Garden
The long-term project is to develop an orchard, woodland walk, allotments and formal garden for reflection, on a 1000sqm plot (owned by St Augustine’s Church but worked independently by volunteers) in the village centre. The garden is sited between Scissett Academy and St Augustine’s Church. We are currently nearing completion of the orchard, which we celebrated with a wassailing event in January, and are about to commence working on clearing the proposed allotment and garden sites. We aim to be as sustainable as possible, recycling materials on site and we use no pesticides, in order to encourage pollinators and maintain a diversity of wildlife.
Friends of Cinderhills Park
To bring the local community together to do gardening and arts and crafts in nature
Don, Dearne & Rother Network, The
We are a network of organisations working in the Don Catchment, and we believe in the CATCHMENT BASED APPROACH. The Network is a ‘catchment partnership’ and is hosted by Don Catchment Rivers Trust.
Don Catchment Rivers Trust
Don Catchment Rivers Trust has been established to help protect and restore the rivers in the River Don catchment area, this includes not just the River Don but also the River Dearne, River Rother and other rivers such as the Sheaf, Went, Ea Beck and many others. Our rivers are a valuable asset which tell the story of our culture and heritage. They are important for people, wildlife and the local economy, and form an integral part of our landscape. Our mission is to: conserve, protect, rehabilitate and improve the Rivers Don, Dearne and Rother and the associated non-tidal and tidal systems that might influence their fauna, flora, water quality and hydrology.
Cumberworth Community Association
The CCA is a community association and charity, which is organised by a group of local residents with the aim of organising fund raising events for the local community. The association represents the views of residents, improve and develop services to the community and environment.
Shepley Bird and Wildlife Group
The aims and objectives of Shepley Bird and Wildlife Group are to promote the interest and knowledge of birds and wildlife and the conservation of same, through illustrative talks and regular outdoor field visits.
The social aspect of both indoor and outdoor meetings provides regular social contact within the group and acts as an antidote to loneliness and isolation.
Friends of the Dearne
A volunteer group who are dedicated to assuring river water quality and the protection and enhancement of riverine habitats. One activity is testing for pollution incidents by sampling the invertebrate population of vulnerable sites on a regular basis. We place great importance on the education and engagement of the next generation of “River Guardians” by hosting fun activities.
Denby Dale Walkers are Welcome
We are a group of volunteers, supported by Denby Dale Parish Council's Countryside Officer, who aim to promote walking throughout the Denby Dale Ward. We are affiliated to national Walkers are Welcome body.