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Monarchy in the Regions - Talk

Posted on 10 October 2013 02:21 PM by

Join us at Wakefield Cathedral for a talk by Kevin Sharp, Clerk to the West Yorkshire Lieutenancy on Monarchy in the Regions.

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Special Screening of Kes - Wakefield Theatre Royal

Posted on 1 October 2013 04:04 PM by

In association with Theatre Royal Wakefield, we are delighted to invite you to a special screening of the film Kes to be shown as part of a wider research project being conducted into Cultural Memory and Cinema-going in the 1960s by researchers from University College London.

The film starts at 7.00 pm and tickets can be booked through Theatre Royal Wakefield at £6 or £4 for concessions.

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Theatre Royal Wakefield Talk

Posted on 1 October 2013 02:48 PM by

Join us at The Orangery to hear the latest news about what's planned for Wakefield's Theatre Royal. Theatre Executive Director Murray Edwards will bring us up to date on the plans to refurbish and re-develop this historic building. Our meeting starts at 7.30 pm and is open to all, members and non-members. The meeting is scheduled to end at approximately 9.00 pm.

There is no charge for admission.

This will be our first meeting held at the Orangery this season.

Please note that parking at the Orangery is extremely limited and is therefore reserved for blue-badge holders. If you can park off site, it would be appreciated and will free up space for those with mobility problems. There is free car parking available in Wakefield after 6 pm at council-run car parks in and around the city centre.

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