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Neurodiversity in Business: The What, Why & How Kathleen Helm is the founder of Think Kinetic and a specialist ADHD coach, workplace trainer, and speaker focused on neurodiversity and LGBTQIA+ inclusion. In this energising and insightful session, Kathleen will demystify the concept of neurodiversity, explore why it matters in today’s workplace, and show how embracing […]

HOT’s Commitment to a Greener Future Last week, Rebekha and Alex from our Central Services team travelled to West Nab Farm in Holmfirth to join Oyster Managed Print Services for their annual Tree Planting Day, as part of Oyster’s “You Print, We Plant” initiative. The weather was on our side, unlike the geese, and the breath-taking […]

HOT Networking on Tour! This event will be held at Calderdale College as part of the Mid Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce’s Kirklees and Calderdale Business Expo. How To Manage Stress, Unpicking The Myths Around It And How To Harness It To Help You Thrive Nicky Lloyd Greame, also known as The Stress Specialist, is an […]

Exciting News! We are thrilled to welcome Helen Wood from Earth and Ether Holistics to the Elsie Whiteley Innovation Centre! Helen is a Level 5 qualified Clinical Reflexologist and Reiki 2 attuned practitioner. She’s now pursuing her passion for holistic healing full-time through Earth and Ether Holistics. Helen’s journey into these therapies began during her […]

We have a new speaker for our March 2025 HOT Networking and it is the wonderful team at Happy Days. Join the Happy Days team to find out more about the work they do and their unique new service Life Recovery Workshops. Mental Health in the workplace is crucial, as it’s where we spend a […]

We are absolutely thrilled to introduce our newest tenant, Maryam Hussain, the founder of SkinScienceByMH, to the Elsie Whiteley Innovation Centre! Maryam’s commitment to skincare is truly inspiring, and we are so excited to be a part of her journey. A Passionate Founder with an Academic Background Maryam Hussain is not only a skincare entrepreneur […]

Please note that this talk has been postponed. We have a replacement speaker lined up that you can find out more about here. The event will still go ahead. A Roadmap To Ensuring Your Team Is Ready For Any Emergency ‘Serious skills, taught playfully’ Join Amy Gault, Director of Splat, for a Fun, Creative, and […]

A new exhibition is on display at the Elsie Whiteley Innovation Centre. We are delighted for the centre to be the home of Harmony in Nature, a stunning collection of wildlife and night sky photography by acclaimed local photographer David Robertshaw. This captivating exhibition offers a rare glimpse into the beauty of the natural world, featuring […]

HOT Networking is back on Wednesday the 12th February at Elsie Whiteley Innovation Centre and it’ll be doing things a bit differently with a speed networking session happening before our wonderful talk from Your Virtual Advisory Board. This will be a perfect opportunity to understand and network with other businesses in Calderdale. What is Your […]