CASTLEFORD DAILY BRIEFING OF NEWS AND EVENTS 7 OCTOBER 2025

By Tony Wallis Tony Wallis

 Compiled by Tony Wallis of 'Talk Tony with Castleford'

Traffic lights because of gas works are operating at the George V roundabout. There are traffic queues, especially at peak times, on Holywell lane, Pontefract Road and Park Road. The works are expected to last until 15th October 2025.


Picture from Wakefield Council’s Twixt Aire and Calder Account https://www.twixtaireandcalder.org.uk/

Do you or any relative have fond memories of the glass works? My parents met at Lumbs Glass Works just after the war so, I have fondness for the site. I'm pleased that local historian David Pickersgill is working with Castleford Heritage Trust on a project to celebrate the town's glass history (see  'news' below.) I hope as many people as possible take part to produce a loving memento of this important industry.

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NEWS


Celebrating the glass industry in Castleford: Community invited to commemorate 'Glass in Cas’

Leanne Clarke reports for the Wakefield Express

https://www.wakefieldexpress.co.uk/news/people/celebrating-the-glass-industry-in-castleford-community-invited-to-commemorate-glass-in-cas-5348155

Anyone interested in being part of the project can email cht.glassproject@gmail.com, message the trust via the Queen’s Mill Facebook account, call 01977 556741 or call in at Queen’s Mill.



Castleford’s Lost Cause Brewing named Best New Brewery at prestigious awards

Leanne Clarke reports for the Wakefield Express

https://www.wakefieldexpress.co.uk/business/castlefords-lost-cause-brewing-named-best-new-brewery-at-prestigious-awards-5347230

Lost Cause Brewing website is at

https://www.lostcausebrewing.co.uk/



EVENTS

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


Just added 

  • Free advice sessions for cost of living support this autumn

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


Just added 

  • Castleford Young Musicians Christmas Concert 2025

Trinity Methodist Church, Powell Street, Castleford

Friday 19th December 7.30 pm. 

https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/booking/select/qdmxyeonjejg

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 13th, 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


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/



Other events

Friday 10th October - Mental Health day. 

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



SURVEYS


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 


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 10th October 2025.

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



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