All the fun of Red Nose Day through the years.

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Comic Relief: 29 pictures of Red Nose Day fun in Wakefield, Pontefract and Castleford from 2005-2017

By Leanne Clarke

Published 15th Mar 2024, 14:00 GMT

Updated 20th Mar 2025, 10:50 GMT

With it being Red Nose Day today, we’re taking a look back from the picture archives to see how people in the Wakefield area have raised funds in the past.

From teachers being pied and having their legs waxed to fancy dress tag rugby and pirates, see if you can spot anyone you recognise on these fun pictures!

13. Radio

Red Nose Day at Radio Aketon in 1989 - Graeme Harvey and Colin Dobson. Photo: s

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14. Councillors

Red Nose Day in 1988. From left to right Cllrs Arthur Thorpe, Tony Dean and Dennis Thompson. Photo: s

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15. All smiles

St Thomas CE Primary pupils Eva Gregg, Addison Lees and James Phillips, with Mrs Wester. Photo: s

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16. 2005

Big Hair day at Holy Trinity day nursery in aid of Comic Relief. Ellie Stockhill gets to grips with a jigsaw. Photo: s

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Comic Relief: 29 pictures of Red Nose Day fun in Wakefield, Pontefract and Castleford from 2005-2017

With it being Red Nose Day today, we’re taking a look back from the picture archives to see how people in the Wakefield area have raised funds in the past.

13. Radio

14. Councillors

15. All smiles

16. 2005

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