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11 Feb 2026 Personal Stories

A peony for Helen: Remembering a much loved mum through The Kirkwood’s Mother’s Day in Bloom

When Emma Wilson thinks of her mum, Helen Scargill, she remembers warmth, laughter and a quiet strength that carried her family through even the darkest days. This…

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9 Feb 2026 Business Buddies

Purple Dog a Business Movement spotlight

Founded in 2009, Purple Dog Training is a proud local business delivering first aid and health and safety training with warmth, personality and real world experience…

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4 Feb 2026 Community

Huddersfield Laund Hill Rugby team raise funds for The Kirkwood

For Dale Earnshaw, rugby has always been about far more than the game itself. It has been about friendship, loyalty and standing shoulder to shoulder through…

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3 Feb 2026 Community

From Remembrance to Fundraising, The Boots team are united for The Kirkwood

As Boots Opticians prepares to open the doors to its new Huddersfield store, the move marks more than a change of address. For store Manager Hayley Higgins and her…

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30 Jan 2026 Community

Running in Memory: Mark Priestley Raises Funds for The Kirkwood

When Mark Priestley wife Caroline died in April 2025, he knew he wanted to give something back to the charity that had cared for her and for their whole…

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