Everyone is welcome at Growing Newsome’s annual Autumn event. There’s lots of local food available to try and buy, including homegrown preserves, local honey, homemade cakes and a hot, two-course lunch served at 12 noon. We also have plenty of things for you to take away to grow at home.
Saturday 25th October 2025 from 10am to 1pm at Newsome Scout Hall, Newsome Road South HD4 6JJ. Refreshments are available all morning. Free admission.
Everyone is welcome at Growing Newsome’s annual Autumn event. There’s lots of local food available to try and buy, including homegrown preserves, local honey, homemade cakes and a hot, two-course lunch served at 12 noon. We also have plenty of things for you to take away to grow at home.
Saturday 26th October 2024 from 10am to 1pm at Newsome Scout Hall, Newsome Road South HD4 6JJ. Refreshments are available all morning. Free admission.
Saturday 31st August 2024
From 10.30am to 4.30pm
The Stirley Food Festival is back, organised by the Yorkshire Wildlife Trust. Come along for lots of local food and drink, including the Growing Newsome stall, plus wildlife activities and pick your own veg.
A jam-packed family day:
Stirley, Hall Bower Lane, Huddersfield HD4 6FA
Join in one of these open sessions for tree planting volunteers in the Newsome Ward. Feel free to stay as long as you like during the event times. Please wear sturdy footwear, dress for the weather and bring your own refreshments.
These sessions are part of Kirklees Council’s woodland creation programme, under the White Rose Forest, which aims to contribute to long-term carbon storage, reverse biodiversity decline and provide high quality woodlands for our communities.
Taylor Hill – Wednesday 14th February, 10am to 12 noon
Taylor Hill – Saturday 17th February, 10am to 12 noon
Berry Brow – Wednesday 20th March, 10am to 12 noon
Berry Brow – Wednesday 27th March, 10am to 12 noon
Everyone is welcome at Growing Newsome’s annual Autumn event. There’s lots of local food available to try and buy, including preserves, honey, cheese, homemade cakes and a hot, two-course lunch served from 12 noon. Stalls and activities, with plenty of things for you to take away to grow at home, and the chance to have a first look at the Newsome Voices results.
Saturday 21st October 2023 from 10am to 1pm at Newsome Scout Hall, Newsome Road South HD4 6JJ. Refreshments are available all morning. Free admission.
Everyone is welcome at Growing Newsome’s annual Autumn event. There’s lots of local food available to try and buy, including preserves, homemade cakes and a hot, two-course lunch served from 12 noon. Stalls and activities, with plenty of things for you to take away to grow at home, and a Wild Plant Walk with Growing Works.
Change of date: the event is now on Saturday 29th October 2022 from 10am to 1pm at Newsome Scout Hall, Newsome Road South HD4 6JJ. Refreshments are available all morning. Free admission.
It’s never too early to be inspired by nature! Explore the great outdoors through fun and stimulating activities at Stirley. These friendly and inclusive Nature Tots sessions are specially designed for children aged four and under to learn with their parent or carer. Each session will have a special theme, be it based on a book, season or wildlife. We can’t wait to meet you and your adventurous little ones!
Last Friday of every month (April to September) and Friday 21st October 2022 at Stirley, off Hall Bower Lane, Berry Brow, Huddersfield HD4 6RP
Price £4 to £10. Organised by the Yorkshire Wildlife Trust.
An action-packed day camp for those wild about the great outdoors. From wild cooking to minibeast hunting and wild animal tracking, each day is set to be a true adventure and the highlight of your summer. For ages 8 to 11.
Bookings are for all four days (£80 per child).
Thursday 4th August to Sunday 7th August (all four days, 10am to 1pm) at Stirley, off Hall Bower Lane, Berry Brow, Huddersfield, HD4 6RP.
Organised by Yorkshire Wildlife Trust.
Laura is organising a community Litter Pick and Bramble tidy – volunteers welcome.
In the woodland off Newsome Road South (opposite Castle Hill School).
Saturday 23rd April 2022 from 9am to 1pm.
Please bring along gloves, loppers and a litter picker if you have them.
During the winter, especially with the storm, we’ve all been worried about the birds. One way you can help is to make sure they have plenty of food! That’s why Yorkshire Wildlife Trust Stirley Farm are excited to be running some Bird Feeder Making workshops this spring 2022 half term. There are different feeders you can make and the event is fun for all ages.
Adults £5, Children £3, Family Ticket (2 Adults and 2 Children) £13.
Monday 21st to Friday 25th February 2022 from 10am to 1pm at Stirley Community Farm, near Hall Bower, Huddersfield HD4 6RP
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