The event will take place on Harropwell Lane, Pontefract, and will look at a project which aimed to help boys who were reluctant to go to school, and another project working with people on probation.

The project which was about helping reluctant school attenders involved building a centre, and then organising activities within it. Over the years the project changed, but the building is still there and is known as Pontefract Family Centre.

The project which involved working with people on probation, developed a scheme whereby a couple of houses were available. People who had been released from prison, would live in these houses for a specific amount of time, learning to look after themselves again, and they could also go to the probation centre for support, for social contact, and to meet their probation officers.

Pontefract Quaker Meeting was heavily involved in both projects. After hearing about the projects, we will walk back to the Meeting House, and have refreshments.

This free event is part of Heritage Open Day

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement: Pre-booking preferred

Booking conditions: If you haven’t been able to pre-book, just turn up on the day. We will be delighted to see you! Whilst we anticipate the main event will take an hour, the walk up to the Meeting House and refreshments will add another hour, but this is optional.

Booking contact name: Lynda Storey

Booking telephone number: +447906182430

Booking email: wlmstorey@yahoo.co.uk

Accessibility details

Harropwell Lane is reasonably accessible by wheelchair, although it should be noted that the first part of the lane is downhill. Pontefract Meeting House is fully accessible by wheelchair. There are toilets in the Meeting House, one of which is accessible. There are no toilet facilities available in Harropwell Lane.