CASTLEFORD DAILY BRIEFING OF NEWS AND EVENTS 11 SEPTEMBER 2025

Compiled by Tony Wallis


A few years ago when on the Health Scrutiny Committee, we looked at the proposal to temporary close the maternity unit at Pontefract Hospital. We suspected then that the closure would become permanent.
Women in Castleford I talked to had mixed opinions. Some preferred it to stay open as it was local, others preferred Pinderfields Hospital as they regarded it as safer. In 'News', the maternity unit at Pontefract is to close. What do you think of the health service's announcement?

Another interesting event added in Heritage Open Days. A talk by Dave Smith on a social history of Castleford.  I'm looking forward to that.


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.

Tony 


NEWS


Pontefract maternity unit closure agreed after consultation

Tony Gardner reports for the Local Democracy Reporting Service

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c7495xxv7eeo


Dungeons and donuts

Castleford’s Andy new board game cafe on Kirkgate in Wakefield. More information at https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61576447015824


Healthy Hounds: natural dog treats and varied supplies at Castleford Market for your furry friends

Now open at Unit 14, Castleford Indoor Market.

https://wakefieldfirst.com/news/healthy-hounds-natural-dog-treats-and-varied-supplies-at-castleford-market-for-your-furry-friends/




EVENTS

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



Heritage Open Days in Castleford


Apart from the pottery guided walk, no booking required. All events except the Historical Society talk are free.


Saturday 13 September 9.30am to 11.30am. Skeaping antelopes at The Grange, Three Lane Ends, WF10 1PN. Including talk at 11am.


Saturday 13 September 10am to 2pm. Skeaping’s Ecclesiastical Statues at the Parish Church, Church Street, WF10 1ES. Including talk at 12 noon.


Saturday 13 September 2pm to 4pm. ‘Roman Castleford Uncovered.’ Digital experience of Roman Castleford. Queen’s Mill, Aire Street, WF10 1JL.


Sunday 14 September 10.30am, 12 noon, and 2pm. ‘Once Upon a Story Trail’ Becky takes us on a story walk through the town centre. Walk lasts up to an hour. Meet outside of the library, Carlton Street, WF10 1BB.


Monday 15th to Saturday 20th September 9.30 am to 5.30pm (Saturday 4pm) not 17th as venue closed onWednesdays. ‘Roman Castleford Uncovered’. Digital interpretation of Roman Castleford. Castleford Museum (top floor of museum / library building on Carlton Street) WF10 1BB.


Tuesday 16th September 7pm to 9pm. ‘A Social History of Castleford’ talk by Dave Smith.  Castleford Historical Society. Trinity Church, Hope Street. Charge for non- members.


Thursday 18 September 7pm to 9pm. Dave Wilders explains Phillips Pottery at Queen’s Mill, Aire Street, WF10 1JL.


Saturday 20 September 10.30am to 12.30pm. A stroll with David Pickersgill exploring Castleford’s pottery history. Meet at Queen’s Mill, Aire Street, WF10 1JL. Book a free place at https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https://www.eventbrite.com/o/queens-mill-72733484223


Saturday 20th September 2pm. Castleford Cemetery Heritage Trail guided walk. Lasts about one and half hours. Meet at the cemetery gates, Healdfield Road, WF10 4LL.


Hollowe’en events


Pumpkin Patch. Kids can pick their own pumpkin, carve it into a spooky masterpiece, and snap a photo with seasonal scarecrow and wheelbarrow displays.

Pontefract Market – Wednesday 29 October, 10am til 3pm

Castleford Market – Thursday 30 October, 10am til 3pm


Other events


Saturday 13th September 2025. Salvation Army Citadel, Booth Street WF10 1SA. Solo theatre performance ‘From Old Bean Grow Bak Choy’.

The title is a metaphor, and while it may suggest a connection to gardening practices where bok choy can be regrown from scraps, its main meaning is the title of the performance exploring themes of roots and home.


View upcoming workshops at the Forever After store here

https://www.foreverafter.store/collections/art-craft-workshops-west-yorkshire


TALK CASTLEFORD WITH TONY


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


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