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CASTLEFORD DAILY BRIEFING 3 AUGUST 2025

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Compiled by Councillor Tony Wallis It’s the annual GREAT fund day for Glasshoughton and Redhill families this afternoon at the Redhill Avenue recreation ground. Starts at 1pm. I’m pleased this event keeps happening, that the dedication of the volunteers. Every morning I compile a helpful briefing of the latest news and events for Castleford. Initially to help me as a local councillor, I now publish it to inform a wider audience. I hope you find it useful. Regards, Tony  NEWS Wakefield Council is considering adopting a district-wide Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) to grant greater powers to tackle anti-social behaviour associated with car cruising activity in the Wakefield district. https://www.wakefield.gov.uk/your-district/wakefield-council-is-seeking-views-on-proposed-public-safety-protection-order-for-car-cruising EVENTS Events subject to change. Please check with the organiser before visiting. The Summer reading Challenge for kids has now started at your local library. ...

CASTLEFORD DAILY BRIEFING 2 AUGUST 2025

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Every morning I compile a helpful briefing of the latest news and events for Castleford. Initially to help me as a local councillor, I now publish it to inform a wider audience. I hope you find it useful. Regards, Tony  Councillor Tony Wallis NEWS Local Libraries Help Residents Stay ‘Forever Young’ Health help for the over 60s at libraries. Castleford Library has staff trained to take blood pressure. https://www.wakefield.gov.uk/your-district/local-libraries-help-residents-stay-forever-young EVENTS Events subject to change. Please check with the organiser before visiting. The Summer reading Challenge for kids has now started at your local library. Call in for more information.  Summer Funfest 2025 has started. A series of free, family-friendly events happening throughout August. Dates and themes include: Dino Discovery Day: Saturday, August 2nd, 10 am - 3 pm. Lego Workshop: Monday, August 4th, 10 am - 3 pm. Seeing Stars: Friday, August 8th, 1 pm - 3 pm and Saturday, August 9t...

CASTLEFORD DAILY BRIEFING 1 AUGUST 2025 YORKSHIRE DAY

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  CASTLEFORD DAILY BRIEFING - COMPILED BY CLLR TONY WALLIS WISHING YOU A GREAT YORKSHIRE DAY Every morning I compile a helpful briefing of the latest news and events for Castleford. Initially to help me as a local councillor, I now publish it to inform a wider audience. I hope you find it useful. Regards, Tony  1st August 2025 NEWS Council's car cruising survey The council wants to take action against "car cruising."  https://eu.surveymonkey.com/r/PSPODistrictWide2025 EVENTS Events subject to change. Please check with the organiser before visiting. Celebrate Yorkshire Day at Pontefract Valley Gardens today and tomorrow at the Flarepath Club on Pontefract Road. The Summer reading Challenge  for kids has now started at your local library. Call in for more information.  Summer Funfest 2025 is about to start. A series of free, family-friendly events happening throughout August. Dates and themes include: Dino Discovery Day: Saturday, August 2nd, 10 am - 3 pm. Lego Wo...