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Summer Sewing Social for teens: Scrunchies

We keep tabs on Cudworth Library so you don't have to. Summer Sewing Social for teens: Scrunchies caught our eye — see if it catches yours.

Wed 5 AugCudworth Library(4.5mi)

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2026-08-05 09:30 - Teddy Toddlers

Time: Wednesday, 5 August 2026 at 09:30Details: Location: Church Hall

Wed 5 Aug10:30Pontefract Congregational Church(4.7mi)

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Teddy Toddlers

Time: Wednesday, 5 August 2026 at 09:30Details: Location: Church Hall

Wed 5 Aug10:30Pontefract Congregational Church(4.7mi)

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The Light Lab: Prom Glamour

Studio Photography Workshops is being delightfully mysterious about The Light Lab: Prom Glamour. Consider our curiosity piqued. Yours too, hopefully.

Wed 5 Aug20:00Studio Photography Workshops(4.9mi)

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2026-08-07 10:15 - Coffee Morning

Time: Friday, 7 August 2026 at 10:15Details: Looking for a welcoming place to unwind, connect with others, and be inspired? Join us each Friday for our Coffee Morning! Starting at 10:15 am, we’ll have refreshments ready and plenty of friendly faces to greet you. At 10:45 am, we’ll gather for a short Bible talk—an uplifting message to help us find lasting hope in Jesus. / / This is a wonderful chance to relax, make meaningful connections, and explore life’s big questions together. Whether you come with a friend or on your own, you’ll feel right at home here. / / We can’t wait to see you!Location: Church BuildingPostcode: WF8 1HE

Fri 7 Aug11:15Pontefract Congregational Church(4.7mi)

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Coffee Morning

Fri 7 Aug11:15Pontefract Congregational Church(4.7mi)

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Festivals & Events

Friarwood Festival

Filed under: Friarwood Festival at Friarwood Festival looked too good not to mention. You're very welcome.

Sat 8 AugFriarwood Festival(4.4mi)

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Breakfast / Coffee morning in the schoolroom

Come along on the second Saturday of the month to the Elizabethan schoolroom and enjoy a freshly cooked bacon or sausage roll or a toasted tea cake with unlimited tea or coffee. Felkirk's historical and parish records are available to view on request.

Sat 8 Aug10:00St Peter's Church(2.6mi)

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Summer Sewing Socials for teens: Scrunchies

Cudworth Library hasn't given us the full script, but Summer Sewing Socials for teens: Scrunchies has got "worth checking out" written all over it.

Tue 11 AugCudworth Library(4.5mi)

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FREE Health & Wellbeing Checks 9:00 am - 2:00 pm Pain Management Cafe 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm (Second Tuesday of every month) Singing for the Brain 1:30 pm - 1:35 pm 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm (Second Tuesday of every month) Fibre Dance & Acrobatics 4:30 pm - 4:30 pm 04:30 pm - 08:30 pm Pontefract Art Club 6:00 pm - 6:00 pm 06:00 pm - 08:00 pm Brownies 6:00 pm - 6:00 pm 06:00 pm - 07:30 pm

Tue 11 Aug14:30St Mary's Community Centre(4.7mi)

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2026-08-12 09:30 - Teddy Toddlers

Time: Wednesday, 12 August 2026 at 09:30Details: Location: Church Hall

Wed 12 Aug10:30Pontefract Congregational Church(4.7mi)

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Teddy Toddlers

Time: Wednesday, 12 August 2026 at 09:30Details: Location: Church Hall

Wed 12 Aug10:30Pontefract Congregational Church(4.7mi)

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Parish/Benefice Cell of Our Lady of Walsingham

Parish/Benefice Cell of Our Lady of Walsingham Occurring for 45 mins Venue St Helen's Church Athersley Address St Helen's Church Athersley, 27 Laithes Lane Athersley Barnsley, S71 3AF, United Kingdom Meeting of the Cell of Our Lady of Walsingham for the United Benefice of St Helen, Athersley and St John the Evangelist, Carlton. The Cell will aim to meet every six weeks, normally on a Thursday starting at 6.00pm. (Where possible please bring a Walsingham Manual). From session to session, The Cell will hold a variety of different devotions and activities, including, eg, Mass, the Rosary, Bible Study, intercessions, meditation by a speaker, Benediction, etc, and so on. Each Cell meeting would normally last around 30-45mins. The 2026 dates of the Cell of Our Lady of Walsingham for St Helen, Athersley & St John Carlton include: Thursday 5th February 2026, Thursday 19th March 2026, Thursday 21st May 2026, Thursday 2nd July 2026, Thursday 13th August 2026, Thursday 24th September 2026, Thursday 29th October 2026, 10th December 2026. All meetings held at St. Helen's Church, Athersley. Eucharist/Holy Communion Prayers

Thu 13 Aug18:00St. John The Evangelist Carlton Barnsley(4.6mi)

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2026-08-14 10:15 - Coffee Morning

Time: Friday, 14 August 2026 at 10:15Details: Looking for a welcoming place to unwind, connect with others, and be inspired? Join us each Friday for our Coffee Morning! Starting at 10:15 am, we’ll have refreshments ready and plenty of friendly faces to greet you. At 10:45 am, we’ll gather for a short Bible talk—an uplifting message to help us find lasting hope in Jesus. / / This is a wonderful chance to relax, make meaningful connections, and explore life’s big questions together. Whether you come with a friend or on your own, you’ll feel right at home here. / / We can’t wait to see you!Location: Church BuildingPostcode: WF8 1HE

Fri 14 Aug11:15Pontefract Congregational Church(4.7mi)

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Coffee Morning

Fri 14 Aug11:15Pontefract Congregational Church(4.7mi)

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Barnsley Cell of The Society of Mary

Barnsley Cell of The Society of Mary Occurring for 1 hour Venue Archbishop Holgate Hospital Chapel Address Archbishop Holgate Hospital Chapel, Robin Lane Hemsworth Pontefract, WF9 4PW, United Kingdom 12.00pm Mass. Followed by Lunch (bring your own to eat within the grounds - weather permitting) 2.30pm Benediction. The Society of Mary, whilst being one of the Catholic Societies of the Church of England, has members in churches and countries all over the world. The objects of the Society are: to love and honour Mary. to spread devotion to her in reparation for past neglect and misunderstanding and in the cause of Christian Unity to take Mary as a model in purity, personal relationships, and family life. The Meeting is part of a regular schedule of mass services (and meetings) for the Barnsley Cell of The Society of Mary members (and non-members), which aims to hold regular Cell Meetings around the Barnsley Area, with members from churches within the Diocese of Leeds and the Diocese of Sheffield. Eucharist/Holy Communion Prayers

Sat 15 Aug12:00St. John The Evangelist Carlton Barnsley(4.6mi)

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Summer Sewing Socials for teens: Scrunchies

Filed under: Summer Sewing Socials for teens: Scrunchies at Cudworth Library looked too good not to mention. You're very welcome.

Wed 19 AugCudworth Library(4.5mi)

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St Peter's Church2.6 miles away

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West Yorkshire, England

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