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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.

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.

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.

Extra tours of County Hall announced

Posted on 12 September 2013 09:12 PM by

We are delighted to announce that Wakefield Council as made special arrangements to open County Hall for guided tours on Sunday, 15th September as part of the Heritage Open Days weekend.

Autumn/Winter programme now available

Posted on 6 September 2013 12:27 AM by

The Society has now published details of its Autumn/Winter programme of talks and events for 2013/14.

Talk and tour of Wakefield Cathedral

Posted on 6 September 2013 12:18 AM by

The Society's first meeting of our Autumn/Winter programme takes us to Wakefield Cathedral to see the recent changes that have been made and to hear about the future refurbishment plans. This event is open to all - members and no members. There is no charge for admission although donations to the Society are always welcome.