Time Well Spent Festival

🗓️ Time Well Spent Festival – October 2025 Calendar

1st October – Wednesday

Chair Based Exercise 
🕑 12noon - 1pm | 💷 Free
📍Featherstone Library
Gentle chair based exercise suitable for all fitness levels.

Qigong – Horbury
🕑 2pm–3pm | 💷 Free
📍 Cluntergate Centre, Horbury, WF4 5DA
🌿 Gentle Chinese exercise combining mindful breathing and movement. Suitable for all ages and abilities.

2nd October – Thursday

Knit and Knatter – Hemsworth
🕐 1pm–3:30pm | 💷 Free
📍 Hemsworth Library, Market Street, WF9 4JY
🧶 Join our knitting and crochet group for crafting and conversation.
📞 Info: 01977 722270

Tea Dance – Horbury
🕑 2pm–4pm | 💷 Free
📍 Cluntergate Centre, Horbury, WF4 5DA
💃 Enjoy dancing in a warm, friendly atmosphere.
📞 Contact Roxanne: 07742 421100

3rd October – Friday

Mindful Movers – Wakefield
🕙 10am–12pm | 💷 Free
📍 Thornes Park, Wakefield
🚶 Gentle walk around the park to enjoy nature and social connection.
📍 Meet at the tree stumps opposite Thornes Park Stadium
📞 Contact Rachel: 07742 428216

Fit and Friendly – Wakefield
🕙 10am–12 noon | 💷 Free
📍 St Swithun’s Community Centre, Arncliffe Road, WF1 4RR
🏋️‍♀️ Fun fitness sessions for over 60s in a relaxed environment.

4th October – Saturday

Health Walk – Ossett
🕙 10am–11am | 💷 Free
📍 Ossett Health Village, Kingsway, WF5 8DF
🚶 Friendly walks to stay active and connect with others.

Art Group – Hemsworth
🕙 10am–12 noon | 💷 Free
📍 Hemsworth Library, Market Street, WF9 4JY
🎨 Practice your art skills, try something new, and meet others in a relaxed setting.

5th October – Sunday

Walking Fit – Ossett
🕣 8:30am | 💷 Free
📍 Gawthorpe Academy, WF5 9QP
🚶 Friendly walking group that meets across the district. Walk at your own pace.

Silver Sunday – Wakefield
🕙 10am–3pm | 💷 Free
📍 The Ridings Shopping Centre
🎉 Age UK’s celebration with entertainment, activities, refreshments, and local organisations.

6th October – Monday

Evolve Pilates – Walton
🕤 9:30am | 💷 Free
📍 Walton
🧘 Mat classes and personalised sessions to support recovery and improve movement.
📞 Contact Gill: 07968 199169

Crumpet Club – Wakefield
🕙 10am–12 noon | 💷 Free
📍 Denhale Active Recreation Centre, Denhale Avenue, WF2 9EF
🎯 Seated exercise through Boccia and Kurling – inclusive sports for mobility and strength.
📞 Info: 01924 372382

7th October – Tuesday

Lunch Club – Stanley
🕥 10:30am–1:30pm | 💷 £6
📍 St Peter’s Church, Lake Lock Road, WF3 4HW
🍽️ Crafts, films, games, singing, and a hot lunch in a friendly setting.
📞 Contact: 01924 835746

Cosy Crafting – Pontefract
🕥 10:30am–1:30pm | 💷 Free
📍 Pontefract Castle Visitor Centre, Castle Chain, WF8 1QH
🧵 Make your own lamp shade using Tyvek fabric.
📞 Info: 01977 723440
🔗 Book online: bit.ly/WMandCTickets

Move It or Lose It – Crofton
🕜 1:30pm–2:30pm | 💷 £5
📍 Crofton Community Centre, WF4 1LD
💪 Fitness classes focusing on flexibility, aerobic exercise, balance, and strength.
📞 Contact Ivory: 07725 983850

8th October – Wednesday

Poppy Making – Castleford
🕙 10am–12 noon | 💷 Free
📍 Queens Mill, 1 Aire Street, Castleford, WF10 1JL
🎨 Join ‘Make with B’ for a poppy-making craft session supporting the Royal British Legion. Part of Castleford Heritage Trust’s 25th Anniversary.
📞 Book: 01977 556741

Chair Exercises – Featherstone
🕛 12 noon–1pm | 💷 Free
📍 Featherstone Library, Victoria Street, WF7 5BB
🧘 Gentle seated movement in a friendly group.
📞 Info: 01977 722745

9th October – Thursday

Pilates with Annie – Horbury
🕥 10:30am–11:30am | 💷 £8.50
📍 Primrose Hall, 4 Green Park Avenue, WF4 6EG
💪 Mat-based class to improve posture, tone, and flexibility.
📞 Contact Annie: 07989 422949

Game Club – Stanley
🕐 1pm–2:30pm | 💷 Free
📍 Stanley Library, Lake Lock Road, WF3 4HU
🎲 Chess, dominoes, cards, and refreshments.
📞 Info: 01924 303130

10th October – Friday

Chair-Based Yoga – Castleford
🕥 10:30am | 💷 Free
📍 Carlton Street Library, WF10 1BB
🧘 Accessible yoga for all levels.
📞 Info: 01977 722084

11th October – Saturday

Museum Meetup – Wakefield
🕚 11am–12:30pm | 💷 Free
📍 Wakefield Museum Learning Zone, Burton Street, WF1 2EB
🏛️ Learn about local history and enjoy creative fun.
🔗 Book: Museum Meetup

Crafting Corner – Castleford
🕥 10:30am–12:30pm | 💷 Free
📍 Castleford Library, Carlton Street, WF10 1BB
🎨 Bring your own project and enjoy relaxed crafting.
📞 Info: 01977 722084

Seated Zumba – Wakefield
🕥 10:30am | 💷 £5
📍 Wrenthorpe Village Hall, WF2 0NE
💃 Movement and music for over 50s.
📧 Email: zumbasez@gmail.com

12th October – Sunday

Empath Theatre – Nostell
🕑 2pm & 6pm | 💷 Free
📍 Nostell Priory, Doncaster Road, WF4 1QE
🎭 “One Day at a Time” – a moving performance shaped by real experiences of cancer.
🎟️ Tickets via Empath Theatre’s Eventbrite (available from 29th August)

13th October – Monday

Knit & Natter – South Elmsall
🕙 10am–11:30am | 💷 Free
📍 South Elmsall Library, Barnsley Road, WF9 2AA
🧶 Bring your craft and enjoy tea, coffee, and conversation.
📞 Info: 01977 723220

Simply Leisure – Wakefield
🕐 1pm–3pm | 💷 £2.50
📍 St Swithun’s Community Centre, Arncliffe Road, WF1 4RR
🎉 Activities for mature adults including speakers, crafts, and trips.
📞 Info: 01924 361212

14th October – Tuesday

Walking Fit – Featherstone
🕡 6:30pm | 💷 Free
📍 35 Victoria Street, Featherstone, WF7 5EZ
🚶 Friendly walking group open to all.
📞 Info: 01977 722745

15th October – Wednesday

Nordic Walking – Pontefract
🕜 1:30pm–2:30pm | 💷 Free
📍 Aspire @ The Park, Park Road, WF8 4RA
🚶 Join our Nordic Walking group – poles provided, all abilities welcome. Enjoy the outdoors together.

Cross Stitch – Wakefield
🕐 1pm–3pm | 💷 £2.50
📍 St Swithun’s Community Centre, Arncliffe Road, WF1 4RR
🧵 Friendly group for all skill levels. Bring your own supplies and enjoy good company.
📞 Info: 01924 361212

16th October – Thursday

Art Group – Wakefield
🕐 1pm–3pm | 💷 £3
📍 St Swithun’s Community Centre, WF1 4RR
🎨 Accessible art group for adults.
📞 Contact Ruth: 07947 836267

Kung Fu Club – Wakefield
🕖 7pm | 💷 £3
📍 Portobello Community Centre, 20 Portobello Road, WF2 7JJ
🥋 A complete workout for mind, body, and soul. No booking needed.
📞 Info: Dave – 07762 310348

17th October – Friday

Creative Writing – Wakefield
🕙 10am | 💷 Free
📍 Wakefield (location not specified)
📝 Explore storytelling, poetry, and more in a relaxed, supportive group.
📞 Contact Martin: 07540 126942

Health Walk – Nostell
🕙 10am–11am | 💷 Free
📍 Nostell Priory, Doncaster Road, WF4 1QE
🚶 Friendly walk for gentle exercise and connection. Held every Thursday and Friday.

18th October – Saturday

Discover Family History – Stanley
🕙 10am–1pm | 💷 Free
📍 Stanley Library, Lake Lock Road, WF3 4HU
📜 Explore your ancestry and uncover family stories.
📞 Info: 01924 303130

Cycle Ride – Fitzwilliam
🕥 10:30am | 💷 Free
📍 Hemsworth Waterpark, Hoyle Mill Road, WF9 5JB
🚴 Join Wakefield Cycle Forum for a relaxed, social ride.

19th October – Sunday

Cycle Ride – Rycroft
🕥 10:30am | 💷 Free
📍 Rycroft Leisure Centre, off Mulberry Avenue, WF4 2BB
🚴 Friendly social ride with Wakefield Cycle Forum.

20th October – Monday

Table Tennis – Horbury
🕙 10am–12 noon | 💷 £3
📍 Cluntergate Centre, Horbury, WF4 5DA
🏓 Bats and balls provided.
📞 Info: 07873 544948

Grow Wakefield – Knottingley
🕐 1pm–3pm | 💷 Free
📍 Community Mini Allotments, Headlands Road, WF11 0HP
🌱 Relaxed space to grow together.
📞 Contact Andy: 07971 098510

Nordic Walk – Pontefract
🕐 1pm–2pm | 💷 Free
📍 Church Lane, East Hardwick, WF8 3DW
🚶 Poles provided, all abilities welcome.

21st October – Tuesday

Airedale Community Workshop – Castleford
🕙 10am–12 noon | 💷 Free
📍 44 Park Dale, Castleford, WF10 2QP
🪵 Woodworking sessions supporting mental wellbeing.
📱 Contact via Facebook

Crafts for All – Wakefield
🕙 10am–3pm | 💷 Free
📍 Wakefield One, Burton Street, WF1 2EB
🎨 Informal space to share and learn new skills. Bring your own materials.
📞 Info: 01924 305376

22nd October – Wednesday

Fitness – Walton
🕙 10am–11am | 💷 £5
📍 St Paul’s Church, Walton, WF2 6JT
🏋️‍♀️ Friendly fitness classes focusing on flexibility, aerobic fitness, balance, and strength. Suitable for all levels.
📞 Contact Ivory: 07725 983850

23rd October – Thursday

Walking Group – Hemsworth
🕙 10am–11:30am | 💷 Free
📍 Hemsworth Library, Market Street, WF9 4JY
🚶 Wakefield Council’s walking group for all ages and abilities.
📞 Info: 01977 722270

Memory Action Group – Wakefield
🕑 2pm–4pm | 💷 Free
📍 West Wakefield Methodist Church, Thornes Road, WF2 8QR
🧠 Peer support and drop-in for people living with dementia and their carers. Includes arts, crafts, and fitness.
📞 Info: 01924 365394

Chair Exercises – Normanton
🕒 3pm–4pm | 💷 £6
📍 Normanton Fire Station Community Room, Princess Street, WF6 1FB
🪑 Chair-based exercise for adults aged 50+.
📞 Contact Amanda: 07779 870039

24th October – Friday

Mindful Morning – Stanley
🕥 10:30am–12 noon | 💷 Free
📍 Stanley Library, Lake Lock Road, WF3 4HU
🎨 Watercolour painting, adult colouring, puzzles, and refreshments.
📞 Info: 01924 303130

Jazz Club – Wakefield
🕗 8pm–10:30pm | 💷 Various
📍 Wakefield Sports Club, Eastmoor Road, WF1 3RZ
🎷 Live jazz every Friday night featuring top artists.
📞 Info: 01924 365007

25th October – Saturday

Parkrun – Frickley
🕘 9am | 💷 Free
📍 Frickley Country Park, Westfield Lane, WF9 2EQ
🏃 Friendly 5K walk, jog, or run every Saturday morning.

Cycle Ride – Agbrigg
🕥 10:30am | 💷 Free
📍 Agbrigg & Belle Vue Community Centre, Montague Street, WF1 5BB
🚴 Social ride with Wakefield Cycle Forum.
📧 Email: rides@cycling-wakefield.org.uk

26th October – Sunday

Cycle Ride – Pontefract
🕥 10:30am | 💷 Free
📍 Aspire @ The Park, Park Road, WF8 4RA
🚴 Friendly social ride with Wakefield Cycle Forum.
📧 Email: rides@cyclingwakefield.org.uk

27th October – Monday

Jigsaw and Board Games – Ossett
🕥 10:30am | 💷 Free
📍 Ossett Library, Town Hall, Market Place, WF5 8BE
🎲 Relaxed setting for games and meeting new people.

Crafternoon – South Elmsall
🕑 2pm–3pm | 💷 Free
📍 South Elmsall Library, Barnsley Road, WF9 2BP
🎨 Friendly crafting session with materials provided.
📞 Info: 01977 723220

Walking Fit – Pontefract
🕡 6:30pm | 💷 Free
📍 ASDA Car Park, Halfpenny Lane, WF8 4BW
🚶 Weekly walking group – your pace is our pace. Free parking available on Crab Hill.

28th October – Tuesday

Lunch Club – Stanley
🕥 10:30am–1:30pm | 💷 £6
📍 St Peter’s Church, Lake Lock Road, WF3 4HW
🍽️ Crafts, films, games, singing, and a hot lunch.
📞 Info: 01924 835746

Sing for Fun – Horbury
🕦 11:30am–12:30pm | 💷 £2
📍 Cluntergate Centre, WF4 5DB
🎶 Led by Bob with songbooks provided.
📞 Info: 01924 565859

29th October – Wednesday

Cha Cha Chairs – Ryhill
🕑 2pm–3pm | 💷 £4
📍 St James the Great Church Hall, Nostell Lane, WF4 2DB
🪑 Fun, chair-based exercise in a friendly social group.
📞 Contact Chris: 07796 960162

Walking Fit – Ossett
🕡 6:30pm | 💷 Free
📍 Ventnor Way (Banks Yard) Car Park, WF5 8NT
🚶 Weekly walking group – inclusive and welcoming to all. Your pace is our pace.

30th October – Thursday

Chair Exercise – Horbury
🕙 10am–12 noon | 💷 £3
📍 Horbury Working Men’s Club, Cluntergate, WF4 5DB
🪑 Sit Down and Flex – gentle movement to music in a friendly setting.
📞 Info: 01924 565859

Walking Cricket – Airedale
🕙 10am–12 noon | 💷 Free
📍 The Hut, Airedale Business Centre, Kershaw Avenue, WF10 3ES
🏏 Turn up and play walking cricket with Coalfields Regeneration Trust.
📞 Info: 01226 270800

31st October – Friday

Grow Wakefield – Kettlethorpe
🕙 10am–12 noon | 💷 Free
📍 Standbridge Community Centre, Standbridge Lane, WF2 7NP
🌱 Build your gardening skills in a relaxed, friendly space.
📞 Info: 01924 242229

Chair-Based Yoga – Castleford
🕥 10:30am | 💷 Free
📍 Castleford Library, Carlton Street, WF10 1BB
🧘 Gentle seated movement to boost flexibility and wellbeing.
📞 Info: 01977 722085

Halloween Rock Painting – Wakefield
🕙 10am–1pm | 💷 Free
📍 West Wakefield Methodist Church, Thornes Road, WF2 8QR
🎃 Spooky rock painting session to unleash your creativity.
🔗 Book: bit.ly/3HLbiHf
📞 Info: 01924 365394

Active Minds – Featherstone
🕥 10:30am–12 noon | 💷 Free
📍 Featherstone Library, Station Lane, WF7 5BB
🧠 Weekly quiz and social session.
📞 Info: 01977 722745