A list of forthcoming events throughout the Wakefield District. Use the options below to search for events.
| Today's Events (6 Sep 2008) |
| Wakefield in Bloom at Wakefield Cathedral Precinct |
1 Apr 2008 - 7 Sep 2008 |
| Wakefield in Bloom has returned to bring beauty to the district |
| Basically Banners |
6 Jun 2008 - 8 Sep 2008 |
| A showcase of the mining banners collection held at the Museum, including some never previously on public display, such as the 1993 Yorkshire branch of the NUM. The special exhibition will examine the meanings behind the images and symbols, as well as conservation and will feature interactive activities. |
| Fun Fair |
4 Sep 2008 - 9 Sep 2008 |
| Fun Fair, includes waltzer, miami, arcade, toddler rides, slide, hot dog and more. |
| Launch of Photography Competition |
1 Apr 2008 - 30 Sep 2008 |
| Do you visit our countryside sites? Is photography a hobby? If so, why not combine the two and enter our photography competition? For further details and an entry form please contact Countryside & Conservation or call into the Waterton Countryside Discovery Centre or Newmillerdam Boathouse. Closing date: 30th September 2008. |
| Painting Exhibition |
1 Sep 2008 - 30 Sep 2008 |
| Display of paintings in the library foyer by Ray Heaps. |
| Sophie Ryder Exhibition at Yorkshire Sculpture Park |
24 May 2008 - 2 Nov 2008 |
| This captivating exhibition centres on powerful sculptural works made over the last decade. The strength and visual impact of Ryder’s stunning wire wall drawings, dislocated images of animal and human eyes, hands and feet, alongside vast free-standing wire sculptures will command the challenging space of the Longside Gallery. In the open-air, a series of bronzes explore the female psyche and sexuality, and reference the artist’s own body as it morphs with the powerful energy and form of the hare. |
| Crofton Readers Group |
7 May 2008 - 3 Dec 2008 |
| Crofton Readers Group meets on the first Wednesday of each month to discuss a book read the previous month by the group. Meeting times 7 -9pm |
| Crofton Reading Group |
6 Aug 2008 - 3 Dec 2008 |
| Crofton Reading group meets on the first Wednesday of each month. Everyone welcome |
| Intermediate Domestic Abuse Training - 1 Day |
23 May 2008 - 9 Dec 2008 |
| This course is aimed at those who work regularly with children and young people and/orparents and carers. |
