| What's On in the Next 7 days (24 May 2013 - 31 May 2013) |
| Adult Learners Week Events in Wakefield Libraries |
18 May 2013 - 24 May 2013 |
| A week of free events and drop-in sessions to celebrate Adult learners Week |
| Languages Week |
20 May 2013 - 24 May 2013 |
| In celebration of our Languages Week we are proud to present a range of films. |
| Knitting group |
10 May 2013 - 31 May 2013 |
| A new group which meets at the library every Friday morning. Come along and learn a new skill, or bring your own knitting/crochet to share your interest, with a cup tea/coffee. |
| Wakefield Mega Value Fun Park |
23 May 2013 - 2 Jun 2013 |
| A great value event for all the family with rides and attractions which can be sampled at any of three sessions held daily for a bargain busting price of just £4.99. |
| Art and Textiles Exhibition |
13 May 2013 - 14 Jun 2013 |
| Wakefield Adult Education Service are exhibiting Art and Textiles work This coincides with adult learners week and the art walk on 29 May 2013. Work will be selected and exhibited from learners throughout the district to celebrate the diversity of adult education in Wakefield; work will demonstrate various skills and creative techniques at different levels. |
| Frickley Country Park Healthy Walk |
15 Apr 2013 - 24 Jun 2013 |
| Join the Frickley Country Park Rangers every Monday at 2pm for an hour long walk around the park to blow the cobwebs away. Meet in the Doncaster Road Car Park (B6422). |
| Pontefract Camera Club Exhibition |
4 May 2013 - 29 Jun 2013 |
| This exhibition celebrates the work from members of the club. There is a wide range of photographs on display of varied subjects. |
| Born to Run Netherton |
30 Apr 2012 - 29 Oct 2013 |
| Every Monday morning or Tuesday evening. Born to Run Netherton is a fun and social approach to getting started in running. It is aimed at beginners in terms of distance and exertion, although the drills and plyometric/strengthening moves will also benefit more experienced runners looking to add some variety to their training. |
| Slimming World Group |
13 May 2013 - 31 Dec 2023 |
| Join our warm and friendly group every Monday at 7.30 pm - if you want to lose weight and learn how to keep it off for life. |
| Crazy Cupcakes |
25 May 2013 |
| To celebrate Adult Learners's Week, the library is hosting a family fun craft session "Crazy Cupcakes". Suitable for children of all ages. Create your own crazy cupcakes and have a go at icing the real thing. |
| The Barefoot Squire |
26 May 2013 |
| Learn about the pioneering conservationist Squire Waterton- 5 1/2 mile walk. Refreshments at Walton Hall included in the cost. |
| Junior windsurf taster |
27 May 2013 - 28 May 2013 |
| A basic introduction to windsurfing. Suitable for smaller children |
| Junior multi-activity |
27 May 2013 - 2 Jun 2013 |
| A bit of everything - students will get the chance to try windsurfing, sailing, kayaking and canoeing |
| Junior Kayak 1 star |
27 May 2013 - 2 Jun 2013 |
| An intorduction to kayaking where students will earn basic skills |
| Half Term Crafts |
27 May 2013 - 31 May 2013 |
| A range of craft activities for the kids to enjoy during the half term break. |
| Junior windsurf certificate (level 1) |
27 May 2013 - 31 May 2013 |
| Learn to windsurf and have fun! |
| Junior Dinghy level 3 |
27 May 2013 - 31 May 2013 |
| The next step - suiteed for older children who have completed levels 1 and 2 |
| Newton Hill Multi Sports Holiday Course Spring Bank |
28 May 2013 - 31 May 2013 |
| A lively, fun and exciting 4 day programme for 4 - 11 year olds. We deliver a range of sports and activities to suit all ages. Our clubs are separated into all age groups for everyone to enjoy! |
| Mad Medieval Medicine! |
28 May 2013 |
| Who'd like to be ill in medieval times? What kinds of cures do you think they'd give you? How good do you think the bedside manner of an aopthacary would be? And what might happen on a trip to the medieval surgeon? Find out all of these things, make some real cures out of medieval foods at this gloriously gory workshop! |
| Little Green fingers |
28 May 2013 |
| Bring your little sprouts to our beautiful walled garden for a fun session learning about plants and vegetables. As well as craft activities, each child can decorate their own flower pot, plant a seed and take it home to watch it grow. |
| Terrific Tea! |
29 May 2013 |
| At this terrific workshop, you will learn all about the fascinating, delicious and very very dangerous history of Britain's national drink. You will also get the chance to look at some rarely-seen things from the museum collection, and even make you own teapot craft to take home! |
| Teddy Bears' Picnic |
29 May 2013 |
| Bring your Teddy Bear to join in the fun and games. There will be a range of teddy crafts and story time. Prizes for the best teddy masks. A special picnic lunch can also be purchased for only £2.50 (includes a sandwich, fruit squash, piece of fruit and a honey bun). |
| Family fun day |
29 May 2013 |
| As a big welcome to all the new families using the Centre we are holding a Family Fun Day with activities for all including face-painting, biscuit decorating, crafts and much more |
| World Food Day |
29 May 2013 |
| A fun day with stalls and activities celebrating world food. |
| Oats, Peas, Beans and Barley Grow.... |
30 May 2013 |
| The food we eat today is full of added extras, but what could we make with just these simple ingredients. We invite our younger visitors to come and create some food inspired art and crafts. |
| Meet the Expert |
30 May 2013 |
| Bring in your treasures to be identified and ask for advice on their care. |
| Mini beasts |
30 May 2013 |
| Come on – we are going on a bug hunt! Help us find the scariest, slimiest and creepiest bugs around! Prizes for those explorers who find all the bugs. Lots of craft activities. For the very brave why not explore “The Gloop Swamp?” |
| Summer Fun Children's Craft Activity |
30 May 2013 |
| Summer Fun children's craft activitiy, come along to Wakefield One library and join in the fun by creating some fun crafts to brighten up your school holidays. |
| Junior windsurf taster |
30 May 2013 - 31 May 2013 |
| A basic introduction to windsurfing. Suitable for smaller children |
| Treasures from Trash |
31 May 2013 |
| Fun ‘upcycling’ craft session using common household items to create artworks and items to treasure. Prizes for the best artwork/sculptures. |
