Wildcat Kittens End of Year Show

Come to Ossett Town Hall on Friday, December 9 and enjoy an evening of entertainment from Wakefield Wildcat’s junior cheerleaders – as they stage the Wildcat Kittens End of Year Show.
An energetic performance in a variety of dance styles including Cheerleading, Street Dance and Contemporary Jazz. Come along ready to be entertained.
Doors open at 6.30pm. For tickets contact Wakefield Wildcats on 01924 211611 or email jodietravis@wakefieldwildcats.co.uk

Fawlty Towers at Woolley Hall

Fawlty Towers, Fawlty Tower, Fawty Tower, Fawty Toer, Warty Towels, Fawlty Tower, Watery Fowls, Flay Otters, Fatty Owls, Flowery Twats, or Farty Towels.
Whatever your favourite episode of Fawlty Towers, John Cleese’s classic Seventies comedy, fans are in for a treat this December when Fawlty Towers descends on Woolley Hall.
The Fawlty Towers tribute act will entertain you and your party throughout a three course meal, offering you an evening of slapstick fun and high energy interactive comedy. After dinner entertainment will be provided by Laughlines and will include Basil and Cybil Fawlty and Manuel followed by a DJ and dancing until midnight. The event runs from 7pm and costs just £29.95 per person
To book your place call 01924 305830.

Xmas lunch with Father Christmas

Treat yourself and your loved ones to a traditional festive lunch in the splendour of Woolley Hall. From the moment you drive through our gates up to the Manor house, you’re sure to feel Christmassy.
From Monday, December 12 to Friday 16 you and your family can enjoy a festive three course meal for just £17.95 and be regaled by stories from Father Christmas.
Yes indeed! Our Victorian Father Christmas dressed in traditional colourful costume. So listen up as he recites famous yuletide stories and poems. Relax and listen to these heart warming stories by the log fire, as you enjoy festive drinks and treats.
On arrival you will be served drinks of egg nog, mead, mulled wine and nibbles, then sit down to roast beef & Yorkshire pudding, or – if you’re a veggie - Chestnut spinach and mushroom crumble. All served with roast potatoes and seasonal vegetables. The tuck into traditional Christmas pudding and brandy sauce or lemon syllabub followed by tea and coffee with port, mince tarts, cookies and candy canes.
Or come on Sunday, December 19 for a special festive Sunday lunch.
To book your place call 01924 305830

TicketyBoo present A Kick in the Baubles

Local amateur dramatics group Tickety-Boo Theatre Company returns to Pontefract Town Hall with a special festive play called A Kick in the Baubles written written by Gordon Steel from December 1 to 3.
It should be another peaceful Christmas in the Bailey household, but chestnuts are not roasting on an open fire, and although a Silent Night would be welcome, all is not calm and all is certainly not bright.
First performed by Hull Truck Theatre Company, this is a very funny festive play that might just jingle your baubles! The Tickety-Boo Theatre Company have a great track record for delivering excellent and funny drama – so make sure you don’t miss out.
Doors open at 6.30pm and the performances begins at 7.30pm.Adult tickets £8.00 and concession tickets (Children, OAP) are £6.00. Tickets are available either online (no booking fee) via the Tickety-Boo website www.ticketybootheatre.co.uk, or by telephoning the Box Office on 01977 799740 or in person from PC Perfect computer shop opposite Pontefract Bus Station. Group discounts are also available.

Light up a Life in Wakefield

At Christmas we often wish to remember those who are special to us. We are delighted then, to be working with Wakefield Hospice who invites you to honour a loved one who may have passed away or be absent during the Christmas season.
You can celebrate the memory of your loved ones or honour someone special in your life by sponsoring a light on our tree of lights, which will be illuminated at our dedication ceremonies on the Thursday, December 1 at Wakefield Town Hall.
This is a new service being held on the steps of the Town Hall on Wood Street which will be closed to traffic during the service. The service will start at 6pm and last approximately half an hour. Please note that there will be very limited seating available at this service.
A further two services will be held at Wakefield Cathedral on Sunday, December 4 at 2.00pm and 5.00pm. For every name sponsored, Wakefield Hospice will send you a personalised card (cards will be issued after Remembrance Sunday). Each name will also appear in Wakefield Hospice’s book of Christmas blessings, which will be available to view at the Cathedral dedication services and will remain in the Cathedral until twelfth night.
For further information visit the Wakefield Hospice Website.

Wakefield District lights up for Christmas

Wakefield’s festive celebrations officially begin on Thursday, November 17 when the city’s Christmas lights will be switched on.
The Xmas light up will coincide with a Victorian market and other entertainments - last year we had live entertainment from St Ignatius Primary School Choir, Wakefield Wildcats cheerleaders, Music 4 Kids, Dimensions Dance Troupe and the Bevox Choir.
We’ve got a major programme of exciting events right across the district which will help us all celebrate the start of Christmas. We have special markets and a range of exciting activities, so there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
Don’t miss Wakefield’s festive celebrations for all the family to enjoy. The lights will be switched on at 6pm with a programme of live entertainment on offer in the City Centre from 4pm.
On Saturday, the Wakefield Victorian Market comes to the town where shoppers can enjoy delicious festive food, live music and entertainment while browsing the many colourful stalls in the City Centre. Friendly traders dressed in Victorian costume will be on hand to help you find that special Christmas gift!
And don’t forget the Christmas illuminations in Pontefract, Castleford and Ossett. On Monday, November 21 at 6.30pm Castleford will put on its Christmas lights with lots of entertainment for all the family, including fairground rides, stalls, music and much more.
On Tuesday, November 22, the switch will be tripped in Castleford on 6.30pm and there will be a programme of live entertainment, children’s rides and a festive market available from 4.30pm in the Town Centre.
Finally in Ossett, on Saturday, November 26 come and celebrate Christmas in Ossett Town Centre where a variety of events will guarantee to get you into the festive spirit, these include a Victorian Market, fairground rides, entertainers, donkey rides and Santa’s grotto inside the Town Hall.

Ossett Wakefield Hospice Autumn Fayre

Next weekend on Saturday, November 12 Wakefield Hospice Ossett Fund Raising Group host their annual Autumn Fayre at Ossett Town Hall.
Entry to the fayre is free and visitors will have access to a variety of stalls including tombola, lucky dip, cakes, toys, books etc.
There will also be a raffle and refreshments will be available. And, of course, it is all for a good cause – Wakefield Hospice.