CASTLEFORD DAILY BRIEFING OF NEWS AND EVENTS 23 SEPTEMBER 2025

 Compiled by Tony Wallis


As a father and grandfather I know how stressful it can be when a baby cries and does not seem to be comforted easily. Luckily, the ICON method helps. This week is ICON week (see 'Events' below).

The ICON message is simple: 

• I – Infant crying is normal and will stop. 

• C – Comfort methods can sometimes soothe your baby. 

• O – It’s OK to walk away for a few minutes if your baby is safe and the crying feels too much. 

• N – Never shake or hurt a baby.

Despite her busy schedule our MP, Yvette Cooper, regularly talks to her constituents. The BBC followed her on one such walk. A link to the article is under 'News' below. What do you think of the points raised?

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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


Bomb disposal team called over suspicious item in Castleford

Hayley Coyle reposts for BBC West Yorkshire

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c9qn151rq18o


Yorkshire Air Ambulance Recycling Scheme Reaches 

£1Million Milestone

https://www.yorkshireairambulance.org.uk/2025/09/22/yorkshire-air-ambulance-recycling-scheme-reaches-1-million-milestone/


Foreign secretary focuses on constituents' homegrown concerns

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c3e75yjwj1wo.amp





SURVEYS


Flying the flag survey


Wakefield Council is consulting on flying flags such as the Union Jack and the flag of St George. Your submission is anonymous and there is only one question, asking to write your views. The survey closes 31st October 2025.


https://www.wakefield.gov.uk/about-the-council/consultation-and-engagement/wakefield-council-feedback/wakefield-flag-survey



Knottingley to Goole Rail Corridor Study

Don’t be put off by the title. As Castleford and Glasshoughton stations are on the Leeds to Goole line, this survey includes residents of Castleford. The survey closes 12th October.

https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/a7396d2214bc4a78a44fb06522aa89b3





EVENTS

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



ICON Week 2025 - Learning, sharing and fundraising to help keep babies safe.

22nd to 26th September 2025

https://iconcope.org/news/20250712-icon-week-2025/

Includes a plan of how to deal with crying babies.



Festival of Activities for over 50s October 2025


District wide, throughout the month, including activities in Castleford.

Download the brochure at https://www.ageuk.org.uk/bp-assets/globalassets/wakefield-district/original-blocks/about-us/latest-news/final-print-time-well-spent---booklet--1.pdf

Activities provided by Age UK, Wakefield Council and partners.


8 October 10am to 12 noon Queen’s Mill, Aire Street.

Poppy making.

Raising funds for the Royal British Legion. Part of Castleford Heritage Trust’s 25th Anniversary Celebrations.

To book (event is free) call 01977 556741.



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


Castleford Historical Society talks


All at Trinity Church starting 7pm.  £2 charge for non-members.


Tuesday 21 October

Crime and Punishment

Speaker - Eric A Jackson


Tuesday 18 November

The Donald Prince Memorial Lecture

Made in Yorkshire

Speaker - Stuart Hartley


https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090751030505


Other events

Friday 10th October - Mental Health day. 

https://www.wakefieldfamiliestogether.co.uk/wakefield-mental-health-day-2025/



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