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The official page of the committee bidding for Pocklington to become the Town of Culture 2028.

28/09/2026

What an incredible turnout in Pocklington this morning to support Sir Kevin Sinfield on his 7 in 7 challenge! 💙🏉

It was amazing to see so many people from across our community come together to cheer Sir Kevin on as he continues to raise vital awareness and funds for motor neurone disease (MND).

This is the power of sport and community at its very best — bringing people together, shining a light on important issues and showing what can be achieved when we stand behind a shared cause.

A special moment for Pocklington Rugby in the Community Chair, Andy Bowden, and Yvonne Reay from Pocklington Rugby Union Football Club who had the opportunity to congratulate Sir Kevin and welcome him to Pocklington. 👏

The Old Forge Tea Rooms
Thank for hosting and including us.🙌

And keep your ears peeled for Andy talking about the importance of sport and community when he joins BBC Radio Humberside!

A huge thank you to everyone who came out, cheered, clapped and helped make Pocklington such a brilliant stop on Sir Kevin's journey. ❤️

Don't forget to donate https://tinyurl.com/5hct27nw

Come on, Pocklington! 💙

📷 Yvonne Reay

RadioHumberside

23/09/2026

📣 **POCKLINGTON — LET’S MAKE SOME NOISE FOR SIR KEVIN!** 📣

On Monday 28 September, Sir Kevin Sinfield and his team will arrive in Pocklington as part of his seventh and final 7 in 7 challenge — completing an ultra marathon every day for seven days to raise awareness and funds for the MND community 💙

📍 The Old Forge Tea Rooms
⏰ Arriving approximately 9.11am
🏃 Heading towards York at 9.40am

Come along, bring your family and friends, and give the team the Pocklington welcome they deserve! 👏📣

Everyone is welcome — whether you’re part of Pocklington Rugby in the Community or simply want to show your support for an incredible cause.

**Come and make some noise!** 💙

📸 Betfred Super League

11/09/2026

Just 8 Days To Go? Please support Paul, Mac and myself as we take a leap of faith from 10,000' to raise money for 'Heart of Pocklington'
YOUR MONEY WILL GO TO SAVING LIVES as part of the Heart of Pocklington Defibrillator Programme, which aims to provide enough Defibrillators to cover ALL of Pocklington including the town centre, outlying estates and other areas.

06/09/2026

💙 POCKLINGTON, LET’S SHOW YOUR SUPPORT FOR SIR KEVIN SINFIELD! 💙

Pocklington Town of Culture is proud to join Pocklington Rugby in the Community Pocklington Rugby in the Community’s call for our community to come together and support Sir Kevin Sinfield and his team as they take on their incredible 7 in 7 challenge in support of the MND community.

Starting on Sunday 27th September in Hull, the team will run an ultra-marathon every day for seven days, visiting all 12 English Super League grounds on the way to the finish line at Old Trafford ahead of the Betfred Super League Grand Final.

You can come and cheer on Sir Kevin when he stops near Pocklington at The Old Forge Tea Rooms

Details here:

📍 The Old Forge, Canal Lane, Pocklington
📅 Monday 28 September
⏰ From around 9.10am

Whether you’re involved with Pocklington Rugby Union Football Club a local organisation, a volunteer, a supporter, a family, or simply want to be part of an amazing community moment — everyone is welcome.

Bring your family and friends, bring your voices, and let’s give Sir Kevin and the team the fantastic Pocklington welcome they deserve! 🙌

04/09/2026

What a wonderful way to see Pocklington through new eyes!

It was a real pleasure to be invited to the opening of A Pocklington Panoramic, in the Pocklington Art Centre, the latest exhibition by talented local artist and writer Helen Frank.

After growing up in Pocklington and then spending a decade exhibiting her work in Paris, London, Berlin and beyond, Helen has returned to her hometown with a fascinating new perspective.

Her stunning large-scale drawings encourage us to look again at the streets and places we see every day — bringing together memories, movement, changing viewpoints and the passing of time in a unique Cubist style.

As someone who is very proud of our town, I loved seeing Pocklington interpreted in such a unique, imaginative and inspiring way.

Congratulations to Helen on a fantastic exhibition — well worth a visit before it closes on 25 September!

Yet another example of Pocklington Culture.

26/08/2026

We are pleased to share the details of the fantastic "Book Lovers Festival. The will be a great example of the Area's cultural events. Well done to all the organisers and guests. Details are below.

"We're delighted to reveal our full programme for the festival on Saturday 3 October.
We're bursting at the seams with writers and bookish chats, plus guest appearances by the multi-million seller author Val Wood and Alexandra Weston, talking about their readers, their writing and publishing. So come in and show support for our local talent, it's free!
And don't forget the workshops being held in the Oak Room at 11.15am (Who's talking - writing compelling dialogue) and 1.30pm (Having fun with words - poetry for all).
Workshop tickets are just a tenner and all proceeds will go to BookTrust, the UK’s largest reading charity, reaching millions of children across the UK with books, resources and support. Tickets on sale from Pocklington Arts Centre."

22/07/2026

As part of this year’s Mayor Making event, held on Saturday 20th June 2026, we were delighted to host the first young poet laureate Elspeth Snelling. Elspeth, an energetic and wonderful poet, presented a poem centred around Pocklington, its history, culture and community. We thought it would be a shame not to share it with our community. So, without further ado please find below The Flying Man Poem written and performed by Elspeth Snelling:

There is a reaching,
there is a falling,
and I find myself in motion
once again, my muscles
won’t relax and I am trying to be
taller, a little longer, a few dimensions more,
but I am gravity, taut, along this single line
running on

to you, three hundred years ago,
to you, following your line,
to you, high and headstock hung,
to you, slack,

and as you fell, you fell upwards,
to find a new chronic velocity,
your stays sank into your ribs,
ran a b***d seam up your spine,
and the wings whispered no irony,
with the horizon pulled tight
before you, leading you
now, I can see what you saw,

the ancient sea waves
layering in teeming shards,
lapping life into one great gathering
of bones and bones forming
a gentle rolling, cut by deep white
valleys and a hillwash
shifting around its carbon skeleton,
rising to a decomposition
of once-formed things, scattered
in detritus mode and sprouting
new odes, mouths wide open to catch
the rain when it is offered,
the sun when it is offered,
take it. Emerge,
in a plain of green eyelash stalks,
look, blink in the years,
as the wind moves,
as the ants move,
as the butterflies skim along
the grassy surface like sea birds,
and lichen crusts the crest
in foaming noise,

ribbits leap as fish flying,
and sheep and cattle raise
their heads to surface for air,

and from here, we build until
we bury and we ripen until
we decay, spreading life out
in that reach
to you again,

so, find your line,
show it to me,
how it forms
a meeting place,
how it creates
the space between
the first man to fall up,
the first man to feel
an abundance of moment,
the first man to catch up to the horizon,
the light.

Disclaimer: This poem was written solely for Pocklington Town Council's Mayor Making event and should not be interpreted as an endorsement of any current or future Council policies, campaigns or initiatives.

Photography for the event was through Les Stubbs of Les Stubbs Photography.

12/07/2026

Every great journey has its twists and turns.

Although Pocklington has not been selected to move forward in the UK Town of Culture 2028 competition, this is far from the end of our story.

In many ways, this is where the real adventure begins.

Over the past months, we've seen something truly inspiring: people from every corner of our community coming together with pride, passion and creativity to imagine what Pocklington could become. That spirit cannot be measured by a competition—and it certainly doesn't end because of one decision.

A huge thank you to everyone who attended meetings, shared ideas, volunteered, offered encouragement, or supported the bid in any way. You have shown what community spirit really looks like.

The 'UK' and the '2028' may no longer be part of the title, but Pocklington Town of Culture is here to stay.

The ideas, enthusiasm and ambition we've collected belong to our community, and now it's time to turn them into reality.

We'll soon be creating a Pocklington Town of Culture Steering Group, bringing together people with a passion for our six key pillars:

🏛️ Heritage
⚽ Sport
🎭 Arts & Culture
🤝 Community & Business
🌿 Environment
🌟 Youth

Together, we can celebrate our history, support our businesses, inspire our young people, protect our environment, promote health and wellbeing through sport, and create a town where culture is woven into everyday life.

This wasn't the finish line—it was the starting point.

Let's keep the momentum going and continue shaping a Town of Culture that belongs to all of us.

Together, we are Pocklington. Together, our story continues.

Andy Bowden & Roly Cronshaw

09/07/2026

Sadly we haven't made the shortlist.

While Pocklington hasn't been shortlisted for the UK Town of Culture 2028 title, we couldn't be prouder of what we've achieved together. 💙

This bid was about so much more than a competition. It brought together residents, artists, community groups, businesses, schools, volunteers and partners who all share a passion for our town and its future.

A huge thank you to everyone who contributed their ideas, time, energy and support throughout the process. Your enthusiasm, creativity and belief in Pocklington helped shape a bid that truly reflected the heart of our community.

Although this chapter has come to an end, our cultural journey is only just beginning. We remain committed to the vision set out in our bid and will continue working through our Cultural Steering Group to build on this momentum, strengthen our cultural offer, and create new opportunities for people of all ages to take part in arts, heritage and community life.

We'll update you with next steps soon, to keep this journey alive.

This isn't the end—it's the start of an exciting new chapter for Pocklington. Thank you for being part of it. ❤️

You can read the full shortlist at www.gov.uk

06/07/2026

Great to see postcards from all over the UK Department for Culture, Media and Sport delivered to Museum of Liverpool 💌

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