Wakefield Rural Where I Live

Join us as we commemorate the 80th Anniversary of The King’s Own Yorkshire Light Infantry (KOYLI) being awarded the Freedom of the City of Wakefield.

Experience The Band and Bugles of The Rifles performing a memorable Sounding Retreat at Pontefract Castle.

A unique opportunity to enjoy this traditional military ceremony within one of our most historically significant venues.

Thursday 4 June 📅
6.30pm – 8.30pm (arrival by 6.15pm) 🕰️
Pontefract Castle 📍

Free entry – booking essential.

For further details, including how to book, click on the link in the comments below.

📣Armed Forces Day is back this year on Saturday 4th July at Pontefract Park!

Show your support for our armed forces, and join us for a day full of activities and entertainment!

Wakefield, get ready — Volunteers' Week is coming! 🎉

We’re gearing up to celebrate the amazing people who give their time to make our communities stronger. Over the next few weeks, we’ll be sharing opportunities, stories and ways you can get involved in supporting local community organisations.

Keep an eye on this page for volunteering opportunities and events happening across the Wakefield district.