CASTLEFORD DAILY BRIEFING 7/12/2025 NURSE RETIRES AFTER 51 YEARS / BENIDORM BASH MATCH OFF / NEWS / EVENTS



7 December 2025 

Compiled by Tony Wallis of 'Talk Castleford with Tony’

Good morning, people of Castleford. 

NHS staff work with dedication and at times under stress. We do appreciate their services. Today the BBC reports on a nurse who who has retired after 51 years of dedication.

There is an armed forces covenant by which we show appreciation for present and former members of the armed forces. Do you think we should have a similar scheme for NHS past and present workers?

The 16 Days of Action against gender-based violence runs until 10 December, Human Rights Day. The charity IDAS (Independent Domestic Abuse Services) has developed resources and tools to help. They can be found here: https://idas.org.uk/16-days/

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'After 51 years as a nurse, I will miss my patients the most’

After 51 years service with the NHS, Castleford nurse Carol Wilkins has retired. 

Grace Wood reports for BBC Yorkshire.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c8dy67y50rmo

Joint statement from Oldham RLFC and Castleford Tigers: Benidorm Bash

You can read the statement at https://castlefordtigers.com/article/98/update-benidorm-bash

The fixture between Oldham and Castleford Tigers on 10 January 2026 has been cancelled. The statement advises those who have bought tickets to contact Benidorm Bash for a refund. 

Castleford care home previously in special measures told to improve further Care Quality Commission

James Carney reports for the Wakefield Express. The CQC has removed Manor Park Care Home from special measures but staffing improvements still required.

https://www.wakefieldexpress.co.uk/health/castleford-care-home-previously-in-special-measures-told-to-improve-further-care-quality-commission-5430503





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CASTLEFORD CONTINENTAL STREET MARKET STARTS TODAY

Last day today (Sun 07 Dec 2025), Castleford Precinct


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

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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