CASTLEFORD DAILY BRIEFING - 24 MAY 2025

 CASTLEFORD DAILY BRIEFING - SATURDAY 24 MAY 2025

Compiled by Tony Wallis


Every morning, to make my work as a local councillor more efficient, I search the web for a daily briefing of new and events. While it was originally for my benefit, I’ve realised it is a service to share with others. It is a briefing so just headlines and sources I’ve come across and checked.

Please let me know if there are any events or news you think I need to add. Contact details are on the home page of this blog. 

Regards, Tony.



TODAY’S NEWS


  


Young Traders Market pops up in Castleford’s Market Hall.

Today (24 may 2025) Wakefield Council hopes residents  support the young entrepreneurs at the Young Traders Market from 10am to 4pm.





Rugby league: BBC pulls Red-Button coverage for today’s Tigers-Rhinos derby. A late change means this afternoon’s Castleford Tigers v Leeds Rhinos Super-League derby will not be available to watch via the red button.  The match will still stream on BBC iPlayer, the BBC Sport online and Sky Sports+. 

https://www.loverugbyleague.com/post/bbc-make-late-broadcasting-change-to-castleford-tigers-v-leeds-rhinos-super-league-clash


Costa Coffee at Junction 32 has re-opened following a refurbishment.

https://www.msn.com/en-gb/travel/other/junction-32-castleford-new-look-costa-coffee-reopens-at-shopping-outlet-near-leeds-after-week-long-refurb/ar-AA1FmcO8


FORTHCOMING EVENTS

Saturday 31 May – Town centre - Castleford Roman Festival, 10 am–4 pm. Street theatre, guided tours, Roman-style market; free.


Saturday 31 May - Queen’s Mill- 10am to 2.30pm ‘Roman Castleford Uncovered’ will allow people to step back in time and experience what it was like to live in Roman Castleford.

https://www.wakefield.gov.uk/your-district/explore-castleford-s-roman-heritage-with-new-digital-experience


7 June 4pm to 10pm  – Yonder at the Castle, Pontefract Castle, Sunset disco, street-food, 18 +; from £20.

https://experiencewakefield.co.uk/event/yonder-at-the-castle/?utm_source=chatgpt.com


12 to 15 June Town Centre - continental food market.


14 June – WheelFest & 1940s entertainment. Pontefract town centre, 10 am–4 pm. Classic vehicles, live music, vintage stalls; free. 

https://experiencewakefield.co.uk/event/wheelfest/


12 July 4pm to 10pm - Yonder at the Mill, Queen’s Mill on Aire Street.



WEATHER 

Cooler today with showers. Maximum temperature 19°.  Sun sets at 9.14 pm.


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