CASTLEFORD DAILY BRIEFING 9 JUNE 2025

 CASTLEFORD DAILY BRIEFING - MONDAY 9th 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

Tributes to be paid in Las Vegas to Castleford burlesque artist and World War II codebreaker Hilda Green who died aged 100.

Wakefield Express report by James Carney

https://www.wakefieldexpress.co.uk/news/people/tributes-to-be-paid-in-las-vegas-to-castleford-burlesque-artist-and-world-war-ii-codebreaker-hilda-green-who-died-aged-100-5165713

EVENTS


12 to 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


Sunday 14 June 11am to 3pm Fryston Gala


Sunday 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 - Arm 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 with rain possible tonight.

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