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Sons of Sevilla

Fresh from a sold-out U.S. tour. They’ll be joining us Live@theGrange on TBC, with support from bands – Cuba and Wild Birds of Britain.

Sat 25 JulCarleton Grange(4.3mi)

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Live Music

JAZZ @ TheGrange

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Sat 25 JulCarleton Grange(4.3mi)

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Magdalene Dementia Cafe

Support, Activities and Music. Light refreshments will be served. Commenced May 2025. You are invited to join us at Norton Community Hall in the village of Norton, 10.30 until 1.00 pm on the last Saturday morning of each month. Volunteers are required to assist with crafts and refreshments. Please if you would like to assist.

Sat 25 Jul10:30St Mary Magdalene(4.4mi)

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u3a Open Day

We’ve partnered with Wakefield and District u3a to make The Grange their local hub. u3a brings people together to learn, share interests and stay active.

Sat 25 Jul11:30Carleton Grange(4.3mi)

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Frickley Athletic

15:00NCEL Premier League 2026 Westfield Lane Stadium N/A Frickley Athletic v Keighley Town

Sat 25 Jul15:00Frickley Athletic Football Club(1.8mi)

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Bloomfest Ackworth 10:30-11:30 – Mixed Special

Mixed Special – 0 months to wobbly walkers

Mon 27 JulBloom Baby Classes Ackworth(3mi)

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Bloomfest sibling ticket for all venues – Mixed Special

Siblings are welcome to join in on the summer fun Both venues ticket and both times

Mon 27 JulBloom Baby Classes Ackworth(3mi)

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Knaresborough Town FC

LeaguesFA Cup, NCEL Premier LeagueSeasons2022, 2023, 2024, 2025HomeKnaresborough Town

Tue 28 Jul19:45Frickley Athletic Football Club(1.8mi)

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Bloomfest Xscape 10:30-11:30 – Mixed Special

Mixed Special – 0 months to wobbly walkers

Wed 29 JulBloom Baby Classes Ackworth(3mi)

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Friday

Pilates 9:00 am - 9:00 am 09:00 am - 11:00 am Digital Drop In Session 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 10.00 am - 12.00 noon Last Friday of every month Citizens Advice Drop In Session 10:00 am - 10:05 am 10:00 am - 12:00 pm DWP Drop In Session 10:00 am - 10:05 am 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Health Walks 2026 10:30 am - 10:30 am 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Setting off times vary Care to Talk Support Group 11:30 am - 11:30 am 11:30 am - 01:30 pm Lunch & Social Afternoon 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm 12.00 noon - 2.00 pm (Last Friday of every month)

Fri 31 Jul11:00St Mary's Community Centre(4.9mi)

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Hawaii beach party Ackworth 10:30-11:30 – Mixed Special

A extended 60 minute session, sunshine, palm trees, tropical fun and all the Aloha vibes

Mon 3 AugBloom Baby Classes Ackworth(3mi)

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Hawaii sibling ticket All venues and times – Mixed Special

Siblings are welcome to join in on the summer fun Both venues ticket and both times

Mon 3 AugBloom Baby Classes Ackworth(3mi)

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Hawaii beach party Xscape 10:30-11:30 – Mixed Special

A extended 60 minute session, sunshine, palm trees, tropical fun and all the Aloha vibes

Wed 5 AugBloom Baby Classes Ackworth(3mi)

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Tuesday

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(4.9mi)

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Scarborough Day Trip

We’re off to the seaside! Upton & North Elmsall Parish Council is organising a community day trip to Scarborough, giving parishioners and families the chance to enjoy a day out by the coast. Whether you fancy a walk along the seafront, a trip to the beach, a browse around the shops, or just some proper seaside fish and chips, we hope it will be a lovely day out for everyone. Places are limited, available only to Upton and North Elmsall residents, and must be booked in advance. Scarborough Day Trip Booking Form Please send your completed booking form to .

Sat 29 AugUpton and North Elmsall Village Hall(0.7mi)

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Upton Village Show

Saturday 12th September 2026, 11:00am to 2:00pm Upton Village Hall, Harewood Lane The Parish Council is excited to be hosting its first Upton Village Show on Saturday 12th September at Upton Village Hall. As this is the first year, we would love as many residents as possible to get involved and help make it a lovely community event. There will be a range of categories, including garden harvest, baking, jams, chutneys and preserves, photography, crafts, children’s entries, stalls and raffles. Children’s entries are very welcome too, including painting, photography and LEGO models. If you are interested in entering the Village Show, you can download the entry forms below. Entry Forms for Upton Village Show

Sat 12 Sept12:00Upton and North Elmsall Village Hall(0.7mi)

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Create with Clay

Library @ the Lightbox

Wed 22 JulCudworth Library(6.2mi)

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Venues with events near Upton (Wakefield)

A few local places from the listings above, all within three miles.

Bloom Baby Classes Ackworth3.0 miles away Upton and North Elmsall Village Hall0.7 miles away Frickley Athletic Football Club1.8 miles away

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West Yorkshire, England

Upton has nearby local names including Upton Methodist Church, Upton and North Elmsall Village Hall and Frickley Athletic Football Club. We gather the dates around them so local plans are easier to find across Wakefield. Near Here brings event details around Upton in Wakefield together so you can browse what's on without searching every website. Check the organiser's latest information before you set off.

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