Experience Wakefield

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@JDearnshaw We. Can't. Wait.

This year's #RhubarbFestival will be bigger and better than ever in #Wakefield Next weekend (21-23 February) for: 🥧 Food & Drink Market 🎨 Free Workshops 🎶 Live Music 🥣 Chef Demo's 💬Heritage Talks And SO.MUCH.MORE. You can find all the details here >> expwake.co/RhubarbFest #RhubarbFest #Wakefield #Festival @Expwakefield @DameRhubarb

Some fab news from @trinitywalk this morning - read the post on our LinkedIn page! linkedin.com/posts/experien…

This was in response to @Expwakefield tweeting a photo of the moon.

Our first tweet, 10 years ago today.

🎶 Stalls at the I Know A Place Music Conference 🎶 We’re excited to introduce the organisations you'll find at I Know A Place! Stop by to get advice, network, and discover resources to help you take your music career to the next level. 🚀 Tickets: cpwm.co/ikap

📣 Calling Wakefield district residents! A new TV series is looking for people with personal memories tied to a particular building and have a link to the mining community. If that's you, email casting@mgmuktv.com for a chance to participate! #StarringGREATBritain

Don't miss @CllrMGraham on the Regeneration Show tonight! He'll be talking about regeneration projects completed across the district. And find out what's in store for 2025. Listen on @rhubarbradio, 6pm Missed any previous episodes? Catch up now 👉 orlo.uk/6xKVV

Join our FREE Teacher CPD session 'Introduction to natural dyeing' where you'll learn basic techniques and methods of natural dyeing that can be used in your classrooms. 📅 Tue 28 Jan ⏰ 4pm-6pm 📍 Pontefract Castle 🔗ouryear24.com/NaturalDyeingC… @Wakefield_ES @SparkWakefield

Join us for Rugby Day 2025! On Sat, 1 Feb, we're celebrating Rugby League and its links to Coal Mining! In partnership with @FevRoversRLFC & @WTrinityRL enjoy a FREE day of family fun with sports training, crafts, tours, talks - meet players & mascots too! shorturl.at/JUzd2

The West Yorkshire Local Visitor Economy Partnership has now been published! Read more about it in our latest LinkedIn Post. @VisitBradford @VisitCalderdale @VisitLeeds @mayorofWY @visitengland #EnjoyWestYorkshire linkedin.com/feed/update/ur…

Discussing the importance of culture at the West Yorkshire LVEP launch event 🙌 @ThePieceHall @NickyCTMBEDL @MayorOfWY @visitBradford @bradford2025 @Expwakefield @VisitLeeds @KirkleesCouncil #EnjoyWestYorkshire #VisitWestYorkshire

Just a reminder our centre is open and accessible by car and on foot. Check with public transport providers for their own latest updates.

Beyond excited for this!

Join us for a fascinating talk on telling stories to young children. Open to any teacher of EYFS living or working in Wakefield District! - 15 January - 4pm-6pm - Wakefield Library For more information and to book your place, visit: tradedservices.wakefield.gov.uk/Event/253582 #OurYear2024

This Week’s Park Plan at Snozone Yorkshire! The first freestyle park of 2025 is here, and it’s set to be an epic one! 🙌  Whether you’re a seasoned pro or new to freestyle, our shapers will be crafting the perfect setup to kick off the year in style. See you on the slopes!

@SBillcliffe @kerriegosneyTV @itvweather @KeeleyDonovan @katerinabbc @Hudsonweather @SimonOKing @EmmanuelleLhoni @bbcweather @MyWakefield @WakeExpress @WkfdOfficial @journoLeanneC @ThePhotoHour Not surprised, it's icy out today!! Petition to update the name to Freezing Hiendley...?

@Expwakefield @kerriegosneyTV @itvweather @KeeleyDonovan @katerinabbc @Hudsonweather @SimonOKing @EmmanuelleLhoni @bbcweather @MyWakefield @WakeExpress @WkfdOfficial @journoLeanneC @ThePhotoHour It's certainly not hot I've just come home from another walk I can honestly say it's freezing 🥶

It's a bit cold and wet at cold hiendley Wakefield @kerriegosneyTV @itvweather @KeeleyDonovan @katerinabbc @Hudsonweather @SimonOKing @EmmanuelleLhoni @bbcweather @Expwakefield @MyWakefield @WakeExpress @WkfdOfficial @journoLeanneC @ThePhotoHour #flooding

2-for-1 tickets to YSP?! YES, PLEASE!! 😍🎉

CALLING ALL ARTISTS, DESIGNERS AND MAKERS!! Ooooh, we can't wait, we LOVE @HepworthGallery fairs!!

☃️ WE ARE OPEN! ☃️ Some of our fabulous team have walked or drove in their 4X4's to make it to Blacker Hall this morning. The car park is clear, the coffee machine is on, and the sandwiches are delicious (trust us - we've tested them for you!) We'll be open until 5pm today.