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20/10/2026

Did you know?

✅ You must be 18 or over to buy fireworks.
✅ It is an offence to set off fireworks in a public place.
✅ It is an offence to let fireworks off between 11pm and 7am except on 5th November when the cut off is midnight

Parents and carers are encouraged to speak with young people about the dangers and consequences of misusing fireworks.

19/10/2026

15/10/2026

Join us Tuesday 20th October for coffee and cakes 😊 11 am to 2 pm 😊 Bring along a cake for the competition if you can. Catch up with friends, enjoy tombola and a raffle, all in aid of a great cause 😊 All donations gratefully received

06/10/2026

Have your say on proposed changes to school transport support in Wakefield.

We're consulting on changes to Home to School Transport and Post-16 transport support and would welcome your feedback.

Find out more and complete the survey: https://orlo.uk/vc5wH

23/09/2026

We are looking to set up a new knitting and crochet group. The group will run on Thursdays at 13:00 - 14:45 starting 24th September. Bring your own materials to work on. All abilities are welcome. It would be lovely for members to share their creative experience and encourage beginners. Light refreshments will be available.

Your new friends are waiting to meet you

Venue: The Monica Graham Centre, Standbridge Lane, Kettlethorpe. We are opposite the Crematorium.

23/09/2026

🎖️ Our WordFest story writing competition is back!

❓ We would like you to write a mystery set in a library!

Write any mystery you want, you can even include fictional characters from books!

Please include drawings!

🪪 Please include your name, age and library card number.

🧒 For ages 9-11

🖥️💌 Return your story to your local library in person or by email.

📎 Or upload it via this link: https://bit.ly/WordFest_Writing_Competition_Entry

✏️ No more than 500 words

🏆 There will be two prizes, a winner and runner up!

We will be choosing our favourite based on the stories' originality, plot, language, characterisation and how much we enjoy them!

Closing date: midnight 11 October



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