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16 Sep 2025 Community

Leslie’s Story: Compassion, Care and how The Kirkwood gave him hope for the future

At 87 years old, Leslie Thorp has endured more than his share of health struggles. Living with heart failure, a broken hip, and recurring infections, he began to feel…

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8 Sep 2025 Community

Bright & Beautiful joins The Kirkwood Business Movement

Our mission is to provide specialist care, free of charge, to adults in Kirklees with advanced, progressive and life limiting illnesses at any time from diagnosis to…

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18 Aug 2025 Community

Spangled Bull Fundraiser Scores Big for The Kirkwood

The Spangled Bull’s annual community fundraising event once again proved a hit, raising around £7,500 for The Kirkwood with its inaugural KFA Cup football…

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15 Aug 2025 Community

“Why Wouldn’t You Help?”: How Barney is Using His Time to Support The Kirkwood

Eighteen year old Barney Blackwell is like many young people fresh out of college, creative, ambitious, and ready for the next step in life. 

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15 Aug 2025 Community

Meet Linda The Legend Behind The Kirkwood’s Book Room Transformation

Linda Kitson has become a cornerstone of the volunteer team with The Kirkwood.

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