CASTLEFORD DAILY BRIEFING 21 AUGUST 2025

Compiled by Tony Wallis


This blog is part of ‘Talk Castleford with Tony’ - the big discussion on social media about the future, present and past of Castleford, West Yorkshire. Find out more by visiting

 https://www.talkcastlefordwithtony.co.uk

Every morning I compile a helpful briefing of the latest news and events for Castleford. Initially intended to help me as a local councillor, I now publish it to the public. I hope you find it useful.

Events for Heritage Open Days 2025 have been announced. I’ve listed the ones in Castleford below.

Regards,

Tony 



NEWS


Castleford shop could lose its licence after smuggled tobacco seized

Tony Gardner write for the Wakefield Express

https://www.wakefieldexpress.co.uk/business/castleford-shop-could-lose-its-licence-after-smuggled-tobacco-seized-5276601



HERITAGE OPEN DAYS 2025




Lasts from Friday 12 Sep 2025 to Sunday 21 Sep 2025. 


Here are free events happening in Castleford. Most have been arranged by Castleford Civic Society.


Sculpture in Castleford - John Skeaping RA.


Saturday 13 Sep 2025 9.30am to 11:30am


The Grange School, Three Lane Ends


Viewings of the tiles takes place between 9:30am and 11:30am with a talk taking place at 11am. No parking available in the school.

John Skeaping RA - Ecclesiastic Statues

Sat 13 September 2025 10am to 2pm

All Saints Church, Church Street

There is a talk at 2pm.


Roman Castleford Uncovered.


9.30am to 5pm on the following days:

15th September 2025

16th September 202

18th September 2025

19th September 2025

20th September 2025


Experience the exciting new Roman Castleford Uncovered digital interpretation at Castleford Museum, Carlton Street created by One To One Development Trust. Journey through time with a new digital platform to experience Roman Castleford 2000 years ago.


Guided walk at Castleford’s Victorian Cemetery


Sat 20 Sep 2025 2pm to 3.15pm 

Castleford Cemetery, Healdfield Road


Hear the story of Castleford through 17 individual gravestones in a guided walk at the Victorian cemetery.


A Window into Hong Kong - Songs, Stories and Communities.


Sunday 21 Sep 2025 1.30 pm to 3pm.

Castleford Salvation Army Citadel, Booth Street.

Discover the lives, culture and creativity of Hong Kong migrants in Castleford as part of Heritage Open Days. Enjoy a moving theatre performance, join a creative workshop, and experience music from traditional opera to modern favourites — all free and open to all.



EVENTS


Events subject to change. Please check with the organiser before visiting.


Police:  Glasshoughton & Castleford Central PACT Meeting - Tonight (Thursday 21st August 2025) 6pm at Queen’s Mill. Local police meet the public.


Summer Funfest 2025. A series of free, family-friendly events happening in they nodder market throughout August. 

Dates and themes include:

Petting Zoo with Lion Learners: Thursday, August 28th, 10 am - 3 pm.

Crafting with Wakefield Libraries: Friday, August 29th, 10 am - 2 pm.

Lego Workshop: Friday, August 29th, 10 am - 3 pm.

The Greatest Showman Circus Day: Saturday, August 30th, 10 am - 3 pm.

Find our more at https://www.wakefield.gov.uk/summerfunfest


Creative Castleford at Castleford Museum. Free family craft activities with different themes each week.

Awesome Art: Monday, August 18th - Friday, August 22nd, 10 am - 3 pm.

Showtime: Tuesday, August 26th - Friday, August 29th, 10 am - 3 pm.


Pontefract Castle Explorer Tours & Dungeon Tours: Ongoing throughout August on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays at 2 pm (Dungeon Tours as advertised).



Fairburn Ings - Wonderful World of Wild Flowers. Guided walk. August 23rd 10am to 12 noon. Book here https://events.rspb.org.uk/events/106060



Community day 30th August 2025 at Castleford Tigers


TALK CASTLEFORD WITH TONY


Survey about activities in the summer holiday. It takes just a few minutes. You can find it at  https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/6YYS373


BLOG POST - DEALING WITH NUISANCE CALLS


If you’re bothered by nuisance calls please read my blog to find out what to do to tackle the problem.

https://anthonywallis.blogspot.com/2025/05/guide-lets-talk-about-nuisance-calls.html

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