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Yorkshire Soapbox Race Cancelled
Officials at Huddersfield BID have apologised after an event expected to attract 3,000 people into Huddersfield town centre on Sunday was cancelled with less than 48 hours’ notice. The Yorkshire Soapbox Race was to have been the first event of its kind and more than...
Huddersfield BID are steering Huddersfield Town Centre businesses towards a Dementia-Friendly Town.
“How a society treats its most vulnerable is always a measure of its humanity”.Matthew Rycroft (Ambassador of the UK Mission) Huddersfield BID are working towards making the town centre a dementia-friendly place, with businesses playing a key role in promoting the...
How does sponsoring an event support your business?
According to marketing experts such as Freidman (2021) sponsorships are a financial tool, increasing competitive advantage. Most businesses sponsor exciting events because it is something their customers care about. Soapbox Races are something that has been...
What does lifted restrictions mean for businesses?
Businesses and venues All remaining closed businesses and venues such as nightclubs and adult entertainment venues are able to reopen. All capacity limits at sporting, entertainment, or business events have been lifted. Hospitality venues such as pubs, restaurants and...
How to build a Soapbox
Soapbox races bring huge footfall and are mind-blowing to watch, giving the location a reason to visit. Soapbox races are guaranteed to give you feelings of amazement and plenty of laughs and excitement for participants and audiences. For information on how to build a...
BID retail shop watch
Huddersfield are providing retail managers the opportunity to meet, greet and speak with the boots on the street. We are reaching out to ask if your preference each month on Tuesdays would be AM or PM. Please click here to tick which your preference. The decision will...
Huddersfield’s economy set to boost in local spend
On 1st of August, Huddersfield BID are planning to launch a campaign to support the Huddersfield Town Centre economy in its local spend and once again top the national charts. Huddersfield BID are calling out for businesses in the Town Centre to reach out to the...
Wine to flow free under the railway arches in Huddersfield
Wine to flow free under the railway arches as Viaduct Street becomes Vine-a-Duct Street On Saturday 3rd July wine will be flowing freely for a few hours as Huddersfield’s leading wine merchants Hoults and Kwas celebrate Arch Day 2021. The two businesses under the...
Yorkshire Soapbox Race
Introducing Yorkshire Soapbox Race. Huddersfield BID are extremely excited to announce a Yorkshire Soapbox Race in Huddersfield Town Centre on 19th September 2021. This is a great opportunity for businesses and organisations to get involved and race towards victory....
Sharp Operator Indeed
A Sharp Operator indeed...A well written headline from the Examiner. A Sharp Operator indeed..... Sam has now completed her first week with the BID and it has been an absolute busy week continuing with the determination to get things done! Sophie Patel comments, "It's...
Super Saturdays Continue
Super Saturdays is set to continue throughout July. Huddersfield BID have commissioned street performers every Saturday, creating a vibrant and welcoming atmosphere, supporting local talent as well as bringing popular artists to Huddersfield. Huddersfield BID’s,...
Huddersfield Lego Trail Extended
After increased interest shown in the Huddersfield Lego Trail, Huddersfield BID are extending the trail until 30th June 2021. The Huddersfield Lego Trail started on Saturday 29th May 2021. Organisations across Huddersfield were provided with Lego, for free, and...