Category: Wakefield News
23 September 2026
We’re absolutely delighted to have been recognised in the SME UK Enterprise Awards 2026, receiving the award for Best Local Business & Community Engagement Platform 2026 – West Yorkshire. It’s ...
21 September 2026
Please see below events, updates and support available – Jam packed this week!! AD:VENTURE Re-registration If your business originally registered with AD:VENTURE before August 2026, you will need to re-register ...
18 September 2026
Bingo is returning to Work Rest or Play Community advertiser Theatre Royal Wakefield for a special night as the venue celebrates 40 years since reopening as a theatre. On Tuesday ...
21 July 2026
Please see below events, updates and support available FREE Healthy Working Life webinars These short online sessions introduce the Healthy Working Life Inclusive Employment Toolkit, a practical resource designed to ...
20 July 2026
Clarence Park Music Festival is back for another incredible weekend of free live music, celebrating its 35th anniversary as Yorkshire’s longest-running free music festival. Whether you’re a festival regular or ...
16 July 2026
Why businesses are investing in community impact, not just advertising For many community events, securing sponsorship has become increasingly challenging. Rising costs, reduced grant funding and greater competition for business ...
16 July 2026
If you’re a parent, you’ll probably know the feeling… The school holidays arrive, the excitement is high, and then somewhere between the first few days and the first rainy afternoon ...
14 July 2026
Creating Community Connections Through Classic Vehicles The Fleur-de-Lys’ & Friends of CHaT Parks Classic Vehicle Show demonstrated how a community event can deliver far more than an enjoyable day out. ...
13 July 2026
A year ago, Work Rest or Play began an exciting new chapter — expanding from its HD8 roots into a wider platform helping communities, businesses and organisations across Yorkshire and ...
4 July 2026
The Games of Thornes pay-and-play area in Thornes Park, Wakefield, managed by volunteers from the Friends of CHaT Parks, will be open every day throughout the school holidays! Alongside its ...
1 July 2026
Please see below events, updates and support available AD:VENTURE WORKSHOPS AND WEBINARS 2nd July – So What? Tools to Enhance your Strategic Thinking 7th July – Developing Your Business Plan 9th July – From Zero Pipeline ...
29 June 2026
Known for its industrial past, Normanton is built on the back of its coal mining and railway industries. Today, Normanton is a great little commuter town known for its affordability and ...
29 June 2026
Every day, incredible things happen in our villages, towns and cities. Community events bring people together. Volunteers make a difference. Independent businesses launch new ideas. Charities change lives. Local attractions ...
23 June 2026
Please see below events, updates and support available provided by Chris Mitchell from AD:Venture Business & Skills support programme. AD:VENTURE Workshops and Webinars 25th June – Become a Thought Leader: How to ...
18 June 2026
There’s plenty to look forward to in Wakefield this summer as Wakefield Music Collective returns with a fantastic programme of free live music and community events at Clarence Park Bandstand. ...
12 June 2026
Motoring enthusiasts, families and visitors of all ages are invited to step back in time as the popular Classic Vehicle Gathering returns this July for another celebration of automotive history. ...
12 June 2026
Wakefield Council is encouraging residents to make the most of the summer months by discovering a new way to enjoy the outdoors as the Friends of CHaT Parks launch a ...
15 April 2026
Situated east of Wakefield, Pontefract’s close-knit community and strong transport links make it popular with families and commuters. With varied culture, luscious green spaces, and history seamlessly preserved alongside modernity, ...
25 March 2026
Please see below events, updates and support available – information provided by Chris Mitchell, Business Manager on the AD:Venture programme. Free Brand Visibility Diagnosis tool Marcus from Single Thread, an ...
26 February 2026
Since rebranding to Work Rest or Play in Summer 2025, we’ve started our expansion beyond the HD8 area, across West and South Yorkshire — connecting with and supporting even more ...