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Wakefield exhibition recreates Mrs Pyrah’s Castleford classroom

Nearly a decade ago, I visited the National Arts Education Archive (NAEA) at Yorkshire Sculpture Park.

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EXPLORE: Children get up close to a caterpillar at one of the National Garden Scheme venues. Picture: Clive Morgan.

There’s no need to be bored this summer holiday when our gardens are free!

Keeping children entertained over the long summer holidays can be a real problem for parents.

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Ossett Gala to celebrate 30th anniversary

The 30th Ossett Gala will be held this weekend.

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DCI Banks star Stephen Tompkinson’s week in Wakefield Educating Rita

A chance meeting and a mutual love of Educating Rita was the spark for a major new production of the acclaimed Willy Russell play which is coming to the Theatre Royal, Wakefield, next week starring Stephen Tompkinson and Jessica Johnson.

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Mrs Pyrah's Classroom, 1972. Muriel Pyrah Collection. Courtesy the National Arts Education Archive, YSP

Sculpture park installation will celebrate Airedale teacher Muriel Pyrah

A new installation at the Yorkshire Sculpture Park, "Asking Out", showcases the revolutionary teaching techniques of Airedale School teacher Muriel Pyrah.

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$Abba, racing, family day, beer festival AND lookalikes Kylie, Olly Murs and Take That will all be hosted by Pontefract Races this month.$

Abba, beer festival and lookalikes Take That, Olly Murs and Kylie set to entertain the crowds at Pontefract Races

Calling all Abba fans!

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Although times are hard for dreamers, Amlie is someone to believe in...

10 of the best things to do in West Yorkshire

Your guide to events you must not miss this week!

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The fun of the Dragon Boat Race at Pugneys Country Park will be returning this weekend.

Dragon boats prepare to race this weekend at Pugneys Country Park

Dragon boats are coming back to Pugneys Country Park this weekend.

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Baked especially for screening of Bohemian Rhapsody

The 'Freddy' scone baked specially for Bohemian Rhapsody screening at Nostell Priory - take a look

The scone must go on – with extra jam and fizz – British classic gets rock star makeover amid rolling hills of Yorkshire

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Trinity Walk will see Karen Wright from The Great British Bake Off,free pizza and Prosecco this Sunday.

Free prosecco, pizza and prizes for charity Ladies Day at Wakefield's Trinity Walk

Free prosecco, pizza, prizes and a Great British Bake Off star are on the menu as a Wakefield shopping centre aims to raise cash for a Yorkshire children’s hospice and national kids’ hospital.

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Darrington Primary School children ready for Darrington Feast.Back L-R Darcey Twine,William Haigh and Ella Brown. Front (Queen) Megan Batty and (King) Jay Smith. Picture Scott Merrylees

Village to host a right royal feast and fair

Darrington’s annual feast and fair returns for its 36th year on Saturday.

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Lets Hang On - Oh what a story... Oh what a show... Oh what a night!

10 of the best things to do in West Yorkshire

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The Horbury Show will return this Sunday for its 23rd annual show - and it is hoped the weather will make it a scorcher.

Horbury Show 2019: Everything that's happening at Sunday's family event

The Horbury Show will return this Sunday for its 23rd annual show - and it is hoped the weather will make it a scorcher.

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From scarecrows to wrestling, there's something for everyone this weekend.

7 fun events for all the family this weekend in and around Wakefield

If you're wanting something to do with the family this hot and sunny weekend look no further.

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Kylie, Olly Murs and Take That tribute acts will be on stage at the July family day.

Kylie, Olly Murs and Take That tribute acts to liven up the stage at Pontefract Races family day

If you're looking for a family day out then this tribute act family day could be just the ticket.

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Don't miss it - dates and times for the Halifax storytelling bus

Step aboard The Storytelling Bus - experience Halifax in a way you've never see it before.

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More than 2,000 people are expected to take part in Wakefield's Race for Life on Saturday morning.

Thousands expected to join Race for Life in Wakefield

More than 2,000 people are expected to take part in Wakefield's Race for Life this morning.

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Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webbers Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat at Leeds Grand Theatre

10 of the best things to do in West Yorkshire

Your guide to events you must not miss this week!

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Line-up revealed for Hebden Bridge Arts Festival - which this year celebrates the digital world

Older and Wider podcasters Jenny Eclair and Judith Holder, BAFTA-winning journalist Kirsty Wark and Kraftwerk legend Wolfgang Flur will among the acts helping Hebden Bridge Arts Festival celebrate the town’s contribution to the digital revolution.

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