Wakefield Wellbeing

01/06/2026

🚨 We’re hiring – Active Living Programme Lead (Wakefield Council) 🚨

We’re looking for an experienced and passionate individual to join our Sport & Physical Activity team in a new career-grade role (Grade 8–10).

This is a fantastic opportunity to lead a high-profile portfolio focused on improving health outcomes and reducing inequalities across Wakefield District.

You’ll play a key role in shaping and delivering programmes such as Move More Wakefield, Cycle Wakefield and wider active travel initiatives, with a strong focus on supporting communities who face the greatest barriers to being active.

We’re particularly keen to hear from candidates who:
✅ Have experience leading teams and delivering programmes
✅ Are confident working in partnership across sectors
✅ Have a background in public health, behaviour change or active travel
✅ Are passionate about improving wellbeing and tackling inequalities

📅 Closing date: Monday 29 June
📍 Assessment Centre: 8 July | Interviews: 10 July
👉 Interested in making a real difference?

Apply now:

https://wamdcli.webitrent.com/wamdcli_webrecruitment/wrd/run/etrec179gf.open?WVID=oTu2179679&LANG=USA

📞 For an informal chat: 07917 559 286, Alastair Wood- Sport and Physical Activity Development Manager



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01/06/2026

🌼 Cancer Alliance Community Events 🌼

Meet • Connect • Find Support

Looking to learn more about cancer, spot early signs, or find support for yourself or someone you care about? Join us at one of our free community events across Wakefield.

💚 What to expect:

✔️ Awareness sessions on cancer
✔️ Information on early signs & symptoms
✔️ Guidance on screening pathways
✔️ Support for residents, patients & families
✔️ Stalls from local & national organisations

📍 Upcoming dates & locations:

📅 Wed 3 June – Red Roof Centre
📅 Thurs 4 June – Five Towns Christian Fellowship
📅 Tues 9 June – St Mary’s
📅 Mon 29 June – Havercroft & Ryhill Centre
📅 Fri 24 July – St George’s

🕙 All events run 10am–12pm

👉 Open to everyone – no booking required

Come along, have a chat, and connect with services that can help you or your loved ones 💬

28/05/2026

☕🍰 Join us for a Featherstone Together Drop-in! 🍰☕

We’re proud to support the Jo Cox Foundation’s Great Get Together with a friendly community drop-in session 💛

📅 Monday 1st June
⏰ 10am – 12pm
📍 The Foundry, Millennium Stadium

✨ Enjoy:

✅ FREE tea, coffee & cake
✅ Prize Bingo
✅ A chance to connect with others in your community

Whether you come along with friends or just pop in for a cuppa, everyone is welcome! 🤝

Let’s come together, get to know one another, and celebrate what unites us 💙



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Featherstone Rovers Foundation

27/05/2026

💡 Funding opportunity for your community project? This could help...

Yorkshire Sport Foundation are hosting free Movement Fund webinars to support clubs, groups and organisations across West Yorkshire.

If you’ve got an idea to help more people get active in your community, you could access grants from £300 to £15,000 💷

👉 Join one of their sessions on 21 July (10am or 6pm)
👉 Hear directly from Sport England
👉 Get guidance on how to apply and strengthen your bid

The fund supports projects that help more people move, especially those facing the greatest barriers to activity, including people on low incomes, disabled people, and underrepresented groups.

✅ Perfect for not-for-profit groups, clubs and community organisations

🔗 Find out more & book your place:

www.yorkshiresport.org/whats-new/news/movement-fund-webinar

Yorkshire Sport Foundation

26/05/2026

🌼 Join Age UK Wakefield District for a special launch event! 🌼

We’re proud to support our partners at Age UK Wakefield District as they launch the Wakefield District Centre for Positive Ageing 🎉

Taking place on Age Without Limits Day, this event celebrates ageing without stereotypes and challenges ageism in our communities 💬

🗓 Date: Wednesday 10 June
🕛 Time: 12:00pm – 3:00pm
📍 Venue: Tea Tree Café, Wakefield Cathedral
This informal drop-in session is a great opportunity to:

✅ Connect with others
✅ Share your thoughts and experiences
✅ Help shape what positive ageing looks like across Wakefield

💡 You can also have your say by taking part in the Positive Ageing Census:

👉 https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/uYa9wyK1Fd

Let’s work together to create a district where everyone can age positively 🌟



Age UK Wakefield District

26/05/2026

🌟 Happening Tomorrow – Don’t Miss It! FREE Cycling Taster Event 🚲

The countdown is on, our Wheelie Good Half-Term cycling event is happening tomorrow!

Join us on Wednesday 27 May, 10am–3pm at Thornes Park Stadium for a fun, relaxed, drop-in session for children, young people, and anyone with additional needs.

✨ What to look forward to:

🚲 Two exciting cycling skills courses
💛 Inclusive bikes & equipment to try
🚲 Bring your own bike or use one of ours
🔧 Dr Bike repairs to get you road-ready
🚓 FREE bike security marking

✅ No booking needed, just turn up and get involved!

Whether you’re new to cycling or building confidence, this is a great chance to enjoy being active in a friendly, supportive environment.

📍 Tomorrow | Thornes Park Stadium | FREE | Everyone Welcome

The Right Track

Wakefield Council

23/05/2026

🌟 Happening Next Week – Don’t Miss Our Wheelie Good Half-Term Event! FREE Cycling Taster 🚲

Still looking for something active, inclusive and FUN this half-term? There’s just a few days to go until our cycling celebration!
Join us on Wednesday 27 May, 10am–3pm at Thornes Park Stadium for a relaxed, drop-in event for children, young people, and anyone with additional needs.

✨ What’s in store?

🚲 Take on TWO exciting cycling skills courses
💛 Try a range of fully inclusive bikes & equipment
🚲 Bring your own bike or use one of ours
🔧 Get set at the Dr Bike repair station
🚓 Keep your bike safe with FREE security marking

✅ No booking needed – simply turn up and join the fun!

Make the most of half-term and discover the joy of cycling in a welcoming, supportive environment. Whether it’s your first time or you’re building confidence, everyone is encouraged to get involved.

📍 27 May | Thornes Park Stadium | FREE | Everyone Welcome

The Right Track

20/05/2026

🌟 Get Ready for a Wheelie Good Half-Term! FREE Cycling Taster Event 🚲

Looking for something active, inclusive and FUN this half-term? We’ve got you covered!

Join us on Wednesday 27 May, 10am–3pm at Thornes Park Stadium for a relaxed, drop-in cycling celebration for children, young people and anyone with additional needs.

✨ What’s waiting for you?

🚲 Take on TWO exciting cycling skills courses
💛 Explore a range of fully inclusive bikes & equipment
🚲 Bring your own bike or try one of ours
🔧 Get sorted at the Dr Bike repair station
🚓 Keep your bike safe with FREE security marking

✅ No booking needed – just turn up and join the fun!

Make the most of half-term and discover the joy of cycling in a welcoming, supportive environment. Whether you’re trying it for the first time or building confidence, this is the perfect opportunity to get involved!

📍 27 May | Thornes Park Stadium | FREE | Everyone Welcome

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Wakefield Council
J's Cycles
Open Country Yorkshire
Fitzwilliam Community Bike Track
Cycle North UK

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14/05/2026

Proud to support the campaign across the Wakefield district 💚

Everyone deserves to feel safe when walking or running, whether it’s a quick jog, a social walk or training miles before sunrise. Please take 2 minutes to complete the survey and help shape safer streets, routes and spaces for our community 👟🚶‍♀️🏃‍♂️

14/05/2026

💛 Lift The Baby, Protect Their Future 💛

Every year, over 130 babies in the UK lose their lives in unsafe sleeping situations — many of these deaths are preventable.

Falling asleep while holding your baby can be dangerous, especially if you’re very tired or have been drinking, smoking, or taking medication.

👉 If you feel yourself drifting off, place your baby safely in their cot or Moses basket.

This powerful video is part of the campaign, created to raise awareness, especially among dads, about safer sleep.

🎥 Watch here:

https://youtu.be/1_8ZxbHXRuU?feature=sharedhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1_8ZxbHXRuU

Wakefield Council and Wakefield Families Together are proud to support and share this important message across our communities.



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Best Start in Life
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Wakefield Mumbler
F.A.B - Wakefield
Cedars Family Hub - Hemsworth
Pomfret Family Hub - Pontefract
Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust
Wakefield Trinity
Castleford Tigers
Featherstone Rovers

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