CASTLEFORD DAILY BRIEFING 20 JUNE 2025
CASTLEFORD DAILY BRIEFING - FRIDAY 20TH JUNE 2025
Compiled by Councillor Tony Wallis
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.
NEWS
Warm Weather Warning
With a very warm day today, these warning have been issued:
- Do not go into rivers or canals to cool off. It can be fatal because of the dangers of currents and hidden hazard.
- Do not leave in dogs in hot cars. It can seriously harm your pets.
- Do not light fires, such as barbecues, in public parks. The dry grass can quickly become a spreading fire.
Plans for a new riverside park in Castleford approved by Wakefield’s planning committee
The application is to approve demolition of buildings alongside the town centre bank of the River Aire, replacing them with a riverside park to complement the Castleford Footbridge. Queen’s Mill and the Ship Inn will remain. It was unanimously approved by the committee.
Tony Gardner’s report. https://www.wakefieldexpress.co.uk/news/people/plans-for-new-riverside-park-in-castleford-unanimously-approved-5185131
Cryer and Stott opens a new facility in Allerton Bywater
James Carney reports for the Wakefield Express
EVENTS
Please check with the venue before travelling in case of late changes.
Pontefract Castle Explorer Tours
June 20, 21, 22, and 27) 2:00 PM
Family Activities at Castleford Museum
Saturday, June 21, 2025 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM. Booking not required.
Family Fun at Pontefract Museum
Saturday, June 21, 2025 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM. Booking not required.
Further afield - Otley carnival
Saturday, June 21 2025. https://www.otleycarnival.co.uk/parade-map
WEATHER
Today - sunny and warm with breeze. Some rain expected tomorrow, with more rain on Sunday.
Tonight the sun sets at 9.40 pm.