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Auntie Pam’s is a free service that provides one to one support for women that are pregnant, trying to get pregnant or new mums and their families.

Auntie Pam's is a volunteer-run centre in Dewsbury and Huddersfield, providing information and support for women and their families. It has been set up to support women and families who are put off by traditional services by offering a friendly welcoming environment. We offer help and advice on housing, benefits, health, relationships and pregnancy we also have a clothes and book swap shop. Are you trying to get pregnant? Think you are pregnant, definitely pregnant or a new parent? We can help!

~ No question too big or too small.
~ Any age, any issue, any concern, any question.
~ Do you wonder what will happen and when it will
happen during your pregnancy and becoming a parent? Ask us.
~ Come and chat to us in a friendly, relaxed and
welcoming place. In November 2014, we opened Auntie Pam's Huddersfield. We moved on 14 September 2021 to 2 New Street Huddersfield. We are open Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 10am-3pm. You can call us on 01484414775. For more information on Auntie Pam's here is our website: http://www.auntiepams.org.uk/who-are-we/

29/10/2026

💜October is also Domestic Abuse Awareness Month. 💜

This month is an opportunity to raise awareness of domestic abuse and the profound impact it can have on individuals, families, and communities. Behind closed doors, many people are living with fear, isolation, and control, often feeling unable to speak out or ask for help.

Domestic abuse is a pattern of behaviour used by one person to gain and maintain power and control over another. It can take many forms, including physical, sexual, emotional, psychological, financial, and coercive abuse. No one deserves to be treated this way, and abuse is never the fault of the victim.

To anyone experiencing domestic abuse: please know that you are not alone, you are not to blame, and support is available. Taking the first step can feel overwhelming, but there are people who will listen, believe you, and help you find a way forward.

If you are worried about yourself, a family member, a friend, or a colleague, please don't hesitate to reach out. A conversation, a kind word, or simply letting someone know you're there can make a world of difference.

Here are some useful links to organisations offering support and advice:

• Kirklees Domestic Abuse Support
https://www.kirklees.gov.uk/beta/domestic-abuse/index.aspx
�• Pennine Domestic Abuse Partnership (PDAP)
https://pdap.co.uk
�• Kirklees Domestic Abuse Specialist Service (KDASS)
https://www.kdass.org

💜Together, we can help break the silence, challenge the stigma, and ensure that those affected by domestic abuse know they are seen, heard, and supported. 💜

29/10/2026

🩷💙Throwback Thursday :June 2015

Back in June 2015, Auntie Pam's was proud to win the Community Group of the Year Award at the Community Learning Awards.

Some of our amazing past volunteers collected the award at the ceremony held at Huddersfield Town Hall. 🏆

A huge thank you to every volunteer, supporter and family who has been part of our journey. We are incredibly proud and grateful for the community that has helped make Auntie Pam's what it is today. 🩷💙

💜

28/10/2026

🎃 The History of Carving a Pumpkin 🎃

Did you know that pumpkins weren't the first vegetables used for Halloween carvings?

Inspired by the legend of Stingy Jack, people in Ireland carved frightening faces into vegetables to ward off his wandering spirit. Hundreds of years ago, pumpkins were uncommon in Britain and Ireland, so turnips, beets, and potatoes were carved instead.

During the 18th and 19th centuries, millions of Irish emigrants moved to the United States, bringing this tradition with them. There, they discovered that pumpkins were more abundant and much easier to carve than root vegetables. Before long, pumpkin carving became a Halloween favourite and eventually spread around the world.

🎃 Have you carved a pumpkin, or supervised children carving one?

📸 We'd love to see your creations! Share a photo of your pumpkin in the comments below.

🎃👻🍂

27/10/2026

🌟Happy National Mentoring Day! 🌟

Today we’re celebrating our amazing Senior Peer Volunteers, Michelle and Megan, who dedicate their time to mentoring and supporting new volunteers on their journey to becoming a Pam’s volunteer.

Your guidance, encouragement and commitment make such a difference to our team and the people we support.

🩷A huge thank you for everything you do. We appreciate you both! 💙

27/10/2026

Stuck for something to do this October Half Term?👻🎃

Family Hubs across the Dewsbury area are inviting parents and carers to come along and find out how Family Hubs can support you and your family. Discover what's available in your local area, from parenting support and early years services to advice and guidance for families.

Why not join us at one of our open days? Children can take part in a range of free activities, while parents and carers can learn more about the support available in their community

📍 Tuesday 27 October�Thornhill Family Hub�Edge Lane, Thornhill, Dewsbury, WF12 0QT�🕤 9:30am to 12:00pm

📍 Wednesday 28 October�Ravensthorpe Family Hub�Huddersfield Road, Ravensthorpe, Dewsbury, WF13 3JR�🕤 9:30am to 12:00pm

📍 Thursday 29 October�Chickenley Family Hub�Princess Road, Chickenley, Dewsbury, WF12 8QT�🕜 1:30pm to 4:00pm

You can also meet our team at the Ravensthorpe Family Hub and Chickenley Family Hub events, so why not pop along, say hello and find out more about the support available to local families?

🩷💙We look forward to seeing you there!💙🩷

https://kirkleestogether.co.uk/2026/10/15/families-invited-to-discover-support-at-family-hub-welcome-events/

26/10/2026

🎃 Free family fun in Huddersfield this half term! 🎃Thanks to Huddersfield BID Team 👻

Grab the children and head into town for the Huddersfield Pumpkin Trail.
From 26th-31st October, hidden pumpkins will be waiting to be found in locations around the town centre. Simply collect a trail sheet from Hello Huddersfield, 5 Market Avenue, and see if your little explorers can find them all!

It's completely free, gets everyone out and about, and keeps the children entertained during the holidays.
Sometimes the best family days out don't have to cost a thing. 🧡🎃🫣

26/10/2026

It might be October half-term, but Katie is still out and about today, making sure outreach support is available across the community! 🎃👻

You can find her at:
📍 Meltham Moor Children's Centre�🕙 10:00am - 11:00am
📍 Slaithwaite Library�🕦 11:30am - 12:30pm
📍 The Bread & Butter Thing, Dalton�🕜 1:30pm - 2:30pm

We've included a photo of Katie so you can see she doesn't bite... although with spooky season upon us, we're not making any promises! 👻🎃

We know it can feel daunting visiting a new place or meeting new people, but all of our outreach locations are welcoming, friendly, and supportive environments.

Why not come along and discover what's available in your local community? We'd love to see you! 🩷💙👻🎃

24/10/2026

⏰ Don't forget to turn your clocks back tonight!

Good news... we get an extra hour in bed 😴

British Summer Time (BST) ends tonight as the clocks go back by one hour. The tradition dates back more than 100 years and was first introduced during World War One to help save fuel by making better use of daylight.

23/10/2026

💙🩷We're sending a super thank you to Birstall Family Hub for their kind donation to our Swap Shop today. Community support like this helps us continue supporting local families, and this donation will be greatly appreciated by its new home.

If you haven't come across Kirklees Families Together, why not take a look? They offer a range of support services for families in Kirklees area. 🩷💙

https://www.kirklees.gov.uk/beta/working-with-children/early-support-family.aspx

23/10/2026

🌟Good Morning Everyone! 🌟

We're out and about in North Kirklees today!

Our first stop is St Andrew's Church, Mirfield, where their wonderful Baby & Toddler Group runs from 9:30am until 11:00am.

If you're nearby, why not come along? It's a warm, welcoming group with lots of activities and opportunities for little ones to play, explore and make friends.

Don't forget, Katie will be there from 9:00am to 10:00am, so come and say hello!

📍 St Andrew's, Mirfield | 9:00am - 10:00am�📍 Birstall Family Hub | 10:30am - 11:30am�📍 The Arcade, Dewsbury | 1:00pm - 2:00pm

See you soon! 😊

Address

2 New Street
Huddersfield
HD12AR

Opening Hours

Tuesday	10am - 3pm
Wednesday	10am - 3pm
Thursday	10am - 3pm

Telephone

+441484414775

Website

https://www.kirklees.gov.uk/beta/auntie-pams/index.aspx

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