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SUMMARY:Bat walk in the castle (16+)
DESCRIPTION:Join West Yorkshire Bat Group for a very special Pontefract Castle bat walk. \nUse bat detectors to hear echolocation sounds. Discover our magical castle site by twilight. \nLearn why these wonderful winged creatures call the castle home. \nFor ages 16+ only.
URL:https://www.pontefractcivicsociety.org.uk/event/bat-walk-in-the-castle-16/
LOCATION:Pontefract Castle\, The Lodge Castle Chain\, Castle Garth\,\, Pontefract\, West Yorkshire\, WF8 1QH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Family event,Pontefract Castle Event
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SUMMARY:Accelerate Car Show
DESCRIPTION:Northern Monkey Tuning in association with Farmer Copleys are dialling it up to 11 this year for the Accelerate Car Show! Bigger\, better and more family-orientated. \nHundreds of supercars\, modified cars\, vans\, bikes\, competitions everyone can compete in\, live music\, DJs\, games\, demonstrations\, vendors\, awards and lots more going on all day. \nFancy getting a car load together and entering one of our competitions to win some prizes? Well why not? \nWith entry per car\, regardless of passenger numbers\, and the option to park up and enter any of the various competitions\, the only thing you’ll miss is a revved up day out! \nWhether your just a hot wheel enthusiast or a full on petrol head\, the Accelerate Car Show is open to all the family. \nTickets via farmercopleys.co.uk/events/accelerate-2026/  \n 
URL:https://www.pontefractcivicsociety.org.uk/event/accelerate-car-show/
LOCATION:Farmer Copleys\, Ravensknowle Farm\, Pontefract Road\,\, Pontefract\, West Yorkshire\, WF7 5AF\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Family event,Local event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Farmer Copley":MAILTO:info@farmercopleys.co.uk
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260919
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260920
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UID:2349-1789776000-1789862399@www.pontefractcivicsociety.org.uk
SUMMARY:Storytelling performance: Pontefract tales
DESCRIPTION:Join Beccy from Story Trails for an interactive storytelling session. Discover stories about everyday people from Pontefract’s past\, doing extraordinary things! \nPonte People Never Give Up \nA castle is built on your doorstep\, and people won’t stop fighting over it. You have to feed your family\, but armies take whatever they want.  Your town is a battleground\, and all you want is peace.  When young lads return from fighting far off wars\, there isn’t enough work\, so they turn to crime.  What do you do when everything around you keeps falling apart?  You tell a different story… \n*SEND and relaxed sessions: SEND groups are welcome at all our sessions. We also run these SEND sessions for people who prefer a more relaxed atmosphere. SEND sessions must be booked at wmandc.co/tickets \nDate                   Saturday 19th September 2026 \nTime(s)             10:30am – 11:30am* (SEND Families – with reduced numbers and relaxed performance)\, 1pm – 2pm and 2:30pm – 3:30pm \nAge                     6+ Families \nBooking            Free\, booking required** \n** Tickets for bookable events are a wmandc.co/tickets \nThis free event is part of Heritage Open Days \n 
URL:https://www.pontefractcivicsociety.org.uk/event/storytelling-performance-pontefract-tales/
LOCATION:Pontefract Castle\, The Lodge Castle Chain\, Castle Garth\,\, Pontefract\, West Yorkshire\, WF8 1QH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Family event,Free Event,Heritage Open Day
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SUMMARY:Pop -Up Concert - Liquorice Singers
DESCRIPTION:We pleased to have the Liquorice Singers provide a little popular light music popping up near St Giles Church & the Buttercross Market Place\, Place\, WF8 1AT \nThis free event is part of Heritage Open Day.
URL:https://www.pontefractcivicsociety.org.uk/event/pop-up-concert-liquorice-singers/
LOCATION:St Giles Church\, Market Place\, Pontefract\, WF8 1AT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Family event,Free Event,Heritage Open Day
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ORGANIZER;CN="Liquorice Singers":MAILTO:Liquoricesingers@yahoo.com
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UID:1414-1795953600-1795975200@www.pontefractcivicsociety.org.uk
SUMMARY:Pontefract Light Switch On
DESCRIPTION:Start the festive season in style at the Pontefract Light Switch-On! \nThere’s something for everyone at the Pontefract Light Switch-On. Take a walk around the festive market and get into the spirit of the season as you kickstart your Christmas shopping. Whilst we can’t promise snow we can promise a giant snowglobe for the kids to enjoy! Alongside funfair rides there will also be fantastic performances from local groups on the main stage. Don’t forget to pick up a tasty snack from our street food and drink vendors as you savour the community atmosphere. \nMake sure to be around the main stage for the official light switch-on at at 5:30pm.
URL:https://www.pontefractcivicsociety.org.uk/event/pontefract-light-up/
LOCATION:Pontefract Town Centre\, WF8\, Pontefract\, West Yorkshire\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Family event,Free Event,Local event,Public Town Event
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UID:2357-1815300000-1815321600@www.pontefractcivicsociety.org.uk
SUMMARY:Pontefract Liquorice Festival
DESCRIPTION:Look out for more details for the Pontefract Liquorice Festival 2027
URL:https://www.pontefractcivicsociety.org.uk/event/pontefract-liquorice-festival-2/
LOCATION:Pontefract Town Centre\, WF8\, Pontefract\, West Yorkshire\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Family event,Free Event,Live Music Event,Live Performance,Local event,Public Town Event
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