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Activ8 Wakefield: Free Inclusive Sports Festival August 2026
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Activ8 Wakefield returns 15 August at Thornes Park Stadium. Free festival with 'come and try' activities for all ages and abilities, delivered by Disabilit
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Summer FunFest 2026: Free Family Events Across Wakefield Dis
Wakefield Council's Summer FunFest 2026 runs from 25 July to 29 August with free family activities including dinosaur days, circus workshops and giant game
Plastic Fantastic? exhibition opens at Wakefield Museum
Wakefield Museum opens Plastic Fantastic? — a new exhibition of mid-20th century plastic homewares running until June 2027. Interactive displays and tactil
Castleford Community Grants: £100–£10,000 Available
Castleford community groups can apply for grants up to £10,000 from the Pride in Place Community Grants Programme. Applications open 31 July 2026.
Wakefield Economic Growth Plan Launch – 4 August
Wakefield Council launches Economic Growth Plan on 4 August at WX, focusing on advanced manufacturing, logistics, and creative industries to attract invest
Wakefield City Centre Roads Resurfaced in Summer of Action
Wakefield Council has started resurfacing key city centre roads including Westgate, Marygate and Wood Street as part of its Summer of Action improvement pl
Today in Wakefield — 2 August
Today in Wakefield: Witness appeal after man dies following collision near Wakefield, plus 1 more local story with links to the full coverage.
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