CASTLEFORD DAILY BRIEFING 14 JUNE 2025
CASTLEFORD DAILY BRIEFING - 14th JUNE 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 news 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.
NEWS
Rugby League Victory: Castleford Tigers survived a late rally to deservedly beat hosts Hull FC 22-14 at the MKM Stadium.
'High potential' Roman remains could be revealed while creating new riverside park.
Tony Gardner reports in the Yorkshire Post
https://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/heritage-and-retro/heritage/castleford-high-potential-roman-remains-could-be-revealed-while-creating-new-park-5176272
EVENTS
Until 15 June Town Centre - Continental food market.
https://www.wakefield.gov.uk/your-district/castleford-gears-up-for-a-global-feast-with-the-continental-street-market
Saturday 14 June 11am to 3pm Fryston Gala
Saturday 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/
Saturday 28 June 5.30 pm to 10 pm. Proms at the Castle. Pontefract Castle.
https://experiencewakefield.co.uk/event/proms-at-the-castle/
Sunday 6 July 10am to 4.30 pm - Armed Forces Day. Pontefract Park.
https://www.wakefield.gov.uk/your-district/wakefield-armed-forces-day-returns
Saturday 13 July 10am to 4pm Pontefract Liquorice Festival. Pontefract town centre.
WEATHER
Cloudy and warm.