Wakefield News
Planning your Wakefield trip? Whether you’re looking for things to do in Wakefield such as events and attractions, to make your Wakefield visit run smoothly or are planning where to stay in Wakefield, you’ll find everything you need for your Wakefield holiday on Whats On In Wakefield.com. Our What’s On Wakefield guide has the latest events not to miss while you visit Wakefield – there’s always something going on, so don’t miss out on the latest exhibitions, shows and more on your trip to Wakefield by checking out our Wakefield Events Calendar page.
See what's on in Wakefield. The events calendar is always packed with arts festivals, live music, exhibitions, blockbuster theatre shows, sport and activities for family and kids.
Wakefield News November 17, 2023
Christmas Food Bank Appeal
Christmas Food Bank Appeal During this cost of living crisis increasing numbers of families are needing support from their local food banks, with demand set to increase as we approach Christmas. If you are able to, please can you donate any of the following items to your local food bank, to help support families who […]
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Wakefield News November 1, 2023
Online Grooming Campaign – Start the Conversation
Online Grooming Campaign – Start the Conversation It’s important to talk to young people about what they do online and who they are speaking to, as sometimes perpetrators of child exploitation can target them through games and social media. We know it can be difficult to talk to young people about their online activity, however […]
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Wakefield News October 25, 2023
Modern Slavery Victims Voices Exhibition
Modern Slavery Victims Voices Exhibition The West Yorkshire Anti-Slavery Partnership are hosting a Modern Slavery Victims Voices Exhibition. The exhibition that is sharing the viewpoints of victims of modern slavery and victims’ voices, will be moving around West Yorkshire between the 16th October and 19th November 2023. Come along to learn about: The exhibition is […]
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Wakefield News September 27, 2023
Safety Alert – Magnetic Reusable Water Balloons
Safety Alert – Magnetic Reusable Water Balloons The Office for Product Safety and Standards is urging consumers to be aware of the dangers posed by certain magnetic reusable water balloons. The warning comes after OPSS identified reusable water balloons that present a risk of death or serious injury if two or more magnets are ingested. […]
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Wakefield News September 25, 2023
CoramBAAF Private Fostering Event
CoramBAAF Private Fostering Event Set aside 8th November for CoramBAAF’s Private Fostering Awareness Day and start planning events in your area now! A child who is cared for by someone who is not a close relative for more than 28 days is living in a private fostering arrangement. All local authorities have a responsibility to […]
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- Meet Santa Paws! Hemsworth pet shop to host Santa Grotto for dogs in aid of Dobermann charityby Kara McKune on December 1, 2023 at 6:00 pm
Festive pups will be able to have a picture taken with Santa Paws this Christmas thanks to a pet shop in Hemsworth.
- Urban explorers: Photos reveal the inside of abandoned Wakefield school that was ravaged by fireby Kara McKune on December 1, 2023 at 4:00 pm
Photos taken by an urban explorer have revealed the inside of a derelict former infants school in Wakefield that was hit by a blaze two years ago.
- Wakefield Cathedral announces the return of festive spectacular Carols by Candlelightby Kara McKune on December 1, 2023 at 4:00 pm
One of Wakefield Cathedral‘s flagship festive events of the year, Carols by Candlelight, will return later this month for two special performances.
- Councillors welcome decision to extend lease of closure-threatened NHS walk-in centre in Wakefieldby Tony Gardner and Local Democracy Reporting Service on December 1, 2023 at 3:00 pm
Councillors have said it is “good news” that a Wakefield city centre NHS walk-in centre which was threatened with closure is to remain open for at least three more years.
- Our Year 2024: Wakefield Council announces 24 hours of free activities to kick off Year of Culture celebrationsby Kara McKune on December 1, 2023 at 3:00 pm
Wakefield Council is hosting a 24 in 24 celebration, which will see 24 events take place on one jam-packed day in January, to celebrate the new year.