On Saturday 17th and Sunday 18th February at the Ridings Shopping Centre in Wakefield. there will be a family friendly comic con, giving people the chance to meet different characters from popular tv and film franchises, purchase merchandise or pose for photos with the visiting characters and prop backdrops.  For all those budding superheroes, princesses or villains there will be a cosplay (fancy dress) competition with prizes for the best outfit and the best part is that it is absolutely FREE!

If you have any questions, please contact Zoe Wild, on behalf of Wakefield Comic Con on (07846) 772568.

Please see the link below for a free kids Half Term downloadable Activity pack. It is full of fun activities such as making a jam jar xylophone, becoming an animal track detective, making an egg box bird feeder along with activities for Pancake Tuesday and Valentine's Day.

The pack is aimed at primary school children with help as necessary from their parents or carers, and older children may enjoy some of the activities too.

You can download it from their website here: https://www.transpenninetrail.org.uk/welcome-to-our-childrens-page.

Please see the Letters Page for details of events in February and services and support available at St George's Community Centre, Lupset.

There will be a 'Nearly New' baby and children's sale on Sunday 3rd March 2024 from 12pm - 3pm at Primrose Hall, Horbury. This offers a great opportunity to pick up baby and child clothes, toys and equipment for a fraction of the new price.

Buyers - pay on the door, £2 entry per person.

Sellers - Book in advance, the deadline for booking a spot is 17th Feb 24. £10 for a table, £15 for a table and rail space. Please email neralynewsale24@gmail.com.

Hickory's Smokehouse will be holding a 'Character Brunch' on Saturday 27th January from 10am until 2pm. You can join them for a magical brunch as they welcome 2 enchanting characters - with singing, dancing, fun and games.

To book please call 01924 566586.

Pioneer Club is a new Autism Support club for parents and children being held at the Cluntergate Centre, Horbury. It is on every Monday from 6-7pm and has a suggested donation of £5. Please see the Letters Page for more information and details of how to register.

FAMILY WORKSHOPS

Join us every Sat and Sun all year round and every day during school holidays. Drop in 11am – 4pm.
Family drop-in workshops, Art Pods and Explore & Draw Kits are free with an exhibition ticket.

WARM SPACE

Everybody welcome! Open Tue – Sun, 10am – 3.45pm
Share our warm space
this winter. You are welcome to sit, read, play, draw and stay as long
as you wish. Help yourself to a hot drink and biscuits, bring
a packed lunch, and charge your phone or laptop. The warm space is on the ground floorand is fully accessible.

As the cost of living continues to rise, we understand the importance of making every penny count. That's why we're bringing you and your parents an early bird Black Friday sale on school uniforms.

Starting November 22nd, there's a whopping 15% OFF on our entire range with offer code BF15.

Sale ends 27th November.

Please see the Letters Page for details of Parent Awareness Sessions being run by PACE.