CASTLEFORD DAILY BRIEFING 20/11/2025 - ICE RINK RETURNS / HELPING HOMELESS IN WINTER/ NEWS / EVENTS / SURVEYS

 





20 November 2025 Compiled by Tony Wallis of 'Talk Castleford with Tony’

Good morning. 

The cold weather is upon us, the council’s gritting team have been out. They haven’t the resources or time to grit every street but do an excellent job on making sure our main roads are gritted.

In this cold weather, we do think of those who are sleeping out without proper shelter. If you see someone intuit position, you can ask for help for them at this link

https://thestreetlink.org.uk/start 

This saves you having to find the appropriate authority. You can find helpful information on this council’s web site:

https://www.wakefield.gov.uk/your-district/support-is-available-for-rough-sleepers-this-winter

Something to look forward to in late December - The ice rink, popular last year, returns.

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Tony





Restaurant review - Heavenly Deserts at Xcape

Reviewed by Kirsty Reid

https://www.on-magazine.co.uk/food/yorkshire-restaurant-reviews/heavenly-desserts-castleford/

Skate into Christmas as festive fun returns to Pontefract and Castleford Markets

Wakefield Council festive events:

https://www.wakefield.gov.uk/your-district/skate-into-christmas-as-festive-fun-returns-to-pontefract-and-castleford-markets



Events subject to change. Please check with the organiser before visiting. More events are on the ‘Talk Castleford with Tony’ Facebook page.


CHRISTMAS BAUBLE WORKSHOP

Sat 22 Nov. 2025 2pm - 3.30pm. Fee £25

Forever After Collective, Cartoon Street. 

More information and how to book:

https://experiencewakefield.co.uk/event/christmas-bauble-workshop/


Castleford Christmas Lights switch on 25th November 2025.

Activities start at 12 noon.


ARTIST TALK: A RIVER JOURNEY WITH ANNIE HARRISON

Sat 29 Nov 2025 2pm to 3pm

Castleford Museum. 

Free - booking required

https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/wakefield-museums-castles/t-vvlpror


CASTLEFORD CONTINENTAL STREET MARKET

Thu 04 Dec 2025 - Sun 07 Dec 2025 10am to 6pm

Castleford Precinct


Castleford Local and Family History Event

Old Photographs of Castleford

Monday 4 December 2025 2pm to 3.30pm

Castleford Library, Carlton Street.


Christmas Fayre at Trinity Church, Powell Street

6th December 2025 10am to 1pm.


CHRISTMAS with the SALVATION ARMY
BOOTH STREET, CASTLEFORD, WF10 1SA

SUNDAY 7TH DECEMBER 2025
Christmas Toy Service
10AM

THURSDAY 11TH DECEMBER 2025
Little Lights Christmas Party
9:30AM

SUNDAY 14TH DECEMBER 2025
Corps Carol Service
10AM
Christmas Nativity
5PM

TUESDAY 16TH DECEMBER 2025
Carols in Roebucks
7PM–9:30PM

SUNDAY 22ND DECEMBER 2025
Christmas Jumper Sunday
10AM
Carols by Candlelight
5PM

THURSDAY 25TH DECEMBER 2025
Christmas Day Service
10:30AM


Pop up ice rink returns

Castleford market hall 21 to 30 December 2025




NEW - A consultation on the Wakefield District Design Code Draft Supplementary Planning Document (SPD). 

The consultation is from Thursday 20 November 2025 until 5pm Wednesday 14 January 2026. Information at this link:

https://www.wakefield.gov.uk/about-the-council/consultation-and-engagement/wakefield-council-consultations/planning-policy-consultations/design-code-consultation


Castleford conservation area proposal

A proposal for a new conservation area in Castleford town centre is being looked at. The survey ends 27th November 2025. To take part, please go to

https://www.wakefield.gov.uk/about-the-council/consultation-and-engagement/wakefield-council-consultations/planning-policy-consultations/2025-conservation-area-review-public-consultation

To see a map of the proposed area go to

https://www.wakefield.gov.uk/media/0gcbtozi/castleford-ca-map.pdf




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