CASTLEFORD DAILY BRIEFING 12/12/2025 - COUNTDOWN TO CHRISTMAS - JUMPERS AND NATIVITIES - NEWS AND EVENTS

 


12 December 2025 

Compiled by Tony Wallis of 'Talk Castleford with Tony’

Good morning, Castleford.

Christmas has well and truly arrived. You can feel it in the air, can’t you? The lights, the chill, the sense that something special is on its way.

Did you take part in Christmas Jumper Day yesterday? If you did, I hope it kept you snug as well as festive. It’s always good when a splash of colour and humour brightens up a winter’s day.

And speaking of festive traditions, were you one of the proud parents or grandparents in the audience of a school nativity? If so, you’ll know exactly what I mean when I say those little angels have a remarkable ability to bring a tear or two to the eye. There’s something wonderfully uplifting about their singing, their ability, even the odd difficult line. It’s great to see schools finding creative ways to involve more children, rather than sticking rigidly to Mary, Joseph, and just three wise men.

In today’s local news, I was especially pleased to read that Donna Wilson of the Forever After Collective has been honoured for her hard work and dedication. Forever After, on Carlton Street, is a real gem in our town - a welcoming home for creativity and imagination. It’s a personal favourite of mine, a place I encourage people to support. If you’re looking for a Christmas gift that’s a little bit different and has real heart behind it, you could do far worse than pop in and take a look.

As always, I’d love to hear your thoughts. Feel free to leave a comment or visit my Facebook page to continue the conversation.

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In “News” today:

Castleford businesswoman welcomed by Yvette Cooper MP to special Westminster reception for UK’s top small businesses

Catherine Gannon reports for the Wakefield Express

https://www.wakefieldexpress.co.uk/business/castleford-businesswoman-welcomed-by-yvette-cooper-mp-to-special-westminster-reception-for-uks-top-small-businesses-5438324

Castleford Tigers latest squad number reveal sees prospect given rise as new signing and Super League veteran also handed jerseys

https://www.seriousaboutrl.com/rugby-league-news-castleford-tigers-latest-squad-number-reveal-sees-prospect-given-rise-as-new-signing-and-super-league-veteran-also-handed-jerseys-110933/


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CHRISTMAS AT TRINITY


Trinity Methodist Church, Powell Street

14 December 2025 10.45 am Carol Service

21 December 2025 3pm Christingle service

 


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




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