CASTLEFORD DAILY BRIEFING OF NEWS AND EVENTS 14 OCTOBER 2025

By Tony Wallis Tony Wallis

 Compiled by Tony Wallis of “Talk Castleford with Tony’


Talking is the important first step, the foundation, of the actions that lead to success. Today and tomorrow I report on 2 successful Castleford projects that came about from people talking. Often the most successful projects aren't planned but are dynamic; moving and changing as the narrative changes, being flexible while sticking to their intentions.



The 2 groups I am talking about have been going for about a couple of decades now, while many others have disappeared. Their success is their belief in talking (meeting regularly), taking action knowing this leads to success.

The first group is GREAT (a great acronym) that stands for Glasshoughton and Redhill Environmental Action Team.  I set the foundation of the residents' group when the council informed me no group existed to access government funding. The talk of residents was also of concern about a developer wanting a road built alongside a recreation ground. 

Over the years, GREAT, thanks to its members and volunteers, has become a success story. The road plan was stopped, with council help the group found funding for play equipment on the land. It holds an annual fun day and at the George V a Christmas party for the residents' children. Both of these have now become local traditions.

This is why it is really good to talk. My aim is that by discussing our ideas, hopes and concerns we can get together and turn problems into opportunities for success.

Tomorrow, I talk about another local group I am involved with.

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Thousands in Castleford missing out on better broadband service

Jamie Callaghan, external communications professional for Openreach, reports in the Wakefield Express

https://www.wakefieldexpress.co.uk/business/thousands-in-castleford-missing-out-on-better-broadband-service-5356951


Tigers bring in winger McIntosh from Leigh

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-league/articles/c0l78nzzjnwo


New Asda Express store officially opens its doors in Castleford

News outlets are still reporting on this story. Wakefield First reports

https://wakefieldfirst.com/news/new-asda-express-store-officially-opens-its-doors-in-castleford/





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


New 

Experience Wakefield’s Autumn-Winter Planner 

List of family events daily 25 October 2025 to 4 January 2026 now available.

View the digital edition

https://experiencewakefield.co.uk/planner/


Tea and Tech

Monday 20th and Tuesday 21st October 2025 1pm to 2.30 pm. Light refreshments and tech support. No need to book. Five Towns Christian Fellowship, Beancroft St, Castleford WF10 5RR.


Free advice sessions for cost of living support. Time: 1pm - 2:30pm 7 November 2025 10am to 12 noon at Castleford Market Hall

More information

https://www.wakefield.gov.uk/your-district/free-advice-sessions-for-cost-of-living-support-this-autumn

Wakefield Council’s cost of living support portal can be found at

https://www.wakefield.gov.uk/cost-of-living-support


Yorkshire Smoke free Bus

Learn how you can get better health by stopping smoking.

The bus will be at Junction 32 (next to Next) on 20th, and 27th October. It will also be at Queen’s Mill 28th October.

For further information including locations outside of Castleford visit

https://wakefield.yorkshiresmokefree.nhs.uk/pages/yorkshire-smoke-free-bus


Castleford Christmas Lights switch on 25th November 2025.

Activities start at 12 noon.


Castleford Museum,  top floor (lift available) Library and Museum, Carlton Street.


Information about the museum at 


https://museumsandcastles.wakefield.gov.uk/visit/castleford-museum/


Toddler Tuesdays every Tuesday in term time 10am to 11am. No booking required.


Family Fun. Every Saturday 10am to 3pm. No booking required.


Medieval Monsters Pop-up Books


Mon 27 Oct 2025 - Fri 31 Oct 2025 10am to 3pm


Castleford Library, Carlton Street


Wordfest.

https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/wakefield-libraries/wordfest-2025-story-times/e-mqyjyv


Tolkien display - 25th October 2025 10am to 3pm.


Carved pumpkin competition for children. Collect pumpkins from 23rd October 2025 (2pm start) and 24th from 10am, and return on 30th. Judging on 31st.


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

On Friday October 31, a pumpkin trail takes place from 10am to 3pm at Castleford market.


Junction 32.  27th to 31st October 2025. Hallowe’en events including haunted house, craft activities and on 27th October 2025 local children’s author Kiersten Ward. 

https://junction32.com/haunted-fun-this-half-term/


Find more about Kiersten and her Mindful Monsters at

https://kierstenjasmine.co.uk/


Farmer Copley’s pumpkin festival. Now until 31st October 2025.

https://farmercopleys.co.uk/events/pumpkin-festival/


SEND Witches and Wizards Week at Pontefract Castle, WF8 1QH

Wednesday 29th October 2025 to Saturday 1st November 2025

https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/wakefield-museums-castles/send-witches-and-wizards-week/e-kjvxvg


Nostell Priory. Doncaster Road, Nostell, Wragby, Wakefield WF4 1QE. 25th October to 2nd November 2025

Creepy Crawly Trails. Follow a special trail designed by creative students from Trinity Academy Halifax. From buzzing bees to wriggly worms, take on family-friendly challenges and activities along the way.

https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/yorkshire/nostell/events/f1faa4d1-ec54-440f-aa40-95d2c578eb71


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


The Hut, Kershaw Avenue WF10 3ES

Community Leisure Centre.

https://www.facebook.com/TheHutAiredaleWMDC/



WX - Wakefield District’s Events Place, Wakefield City Centre

https://www.wxwakefield.co.uk/whats-on


Police PACT meeting.

Friday, November 7, 2025 - 10:00 to Friday, November 7, 2025 - 11:00. PACT (Police and Communities Together) meeting for the Castleford & Glasshoughton ward. Castleford Library, Carlton Street, Castleford WF10 1BB.

https://www.westyorkshire.police.uk/my-neighbourhood/wakefield/wakefield-e





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