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02/11/2026

Growing Together at The Grange

At The Grange, we want to create the conditions for people, ideas and communities to grow.

As part of the developing wellbeing programme, we are pleased to welcome Jess, a yoga teacher and youth worker from the Five Towns, who will be launching a regular yoga class on Tuesday 3 November, running from 6.00pm to 7.00pm.

The new session joins the existing Monday evening Pilates class which launched earlier this autumn.

Classes can be booked directly with Jess via her page here https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61573286270813

The building is home to a wide range of clubs, societies, groups and activities, each bringing people together around shared interests, learning and wellbeing. Our role is not simply to host these activities, but to provide a welcoming environment where they can flourish.

28/10/2026

Bonfire Night at The Grange

Our annual Bonfire Night event returns to The Grange on Thursday 5th November.

The event provides an opportunity for local residents and visitors to come together and mark Bonfire Night as part of a community celebration at the venue.

Event Timings

Gates open: 5.15pm
Bonfire lit: 6.00pm
Fireworks display: 7.00pm

This year, the event is a pay on the door event. Adults are £10 and children under 16 are free.

A range of local food traders will be attending including Yorkshire Cheese Grill, Tuck Inn Pie & Peas, Rocket Dogs and The Pizza Box Co. The Drawing Room Bar and Large Hall Bar will be open and coffee available outside.

Please note that sparklers are not permitted at this event.

14/10/2026

Legal Ceremonies at The Grange

In April this year, The Grange became licensed to host legal marriage and civil partnership ceremonies.

Since then, we have been pleased to welcome three couples who have chosen to marry at The Grange, each bringing their own ideas, style and approach to the day.

Our aim is to create a wedding offer that is both accessible and flexible, a blank canvas where couples can create a day that reflects what is important to them.

The Grange itself is not defined by a single room, activity or audience. It is a building made up of many different spaces, used in many different ways. We believe weddings should be no different.

Whether a couple are planning something simple and intimate or something outrageous and lavish, we want the building to be adapted around their plans rather than the other way around.

As The Grange continues its transformation, we look forward to seeing how this part of our work develops and to welcoming more couples to begin their married life here.

11/10/2026

Listening Sessions at The Grange

Friday 6 November, the Toby Brazier Quartet will be presenting the music of Miles Davis in the Assembly Room at The Grange. This follows on from the sell-out launch of Jazz at The Grange earlier this month.

The performance will explore the work of one of the most influential figures in jazz, whose career helped shape the development of the genre across several decades. Through live performance, the quartet will present music that reflects the innovation, creativity and musicianship that made Davis's work so significant.

At The Grange, our Listening Sessions are designed to bring people together through a shared appreciation of live music. Free from distraction and rich in atmosphere, each event offers the chance to immerse yourself in the performance and rediscover the simple pleasure of really listening.

More information and tickets are available via our website here: https://www.carletongrange.co.uk/events/the-music-of-miles-davis/

06/10/2026

Friday 2 October was an important evening for The Grange.

In the Large Hall, a live band performed to many of the regular visitors who have supported events at The Grange for years. These evenings remain an important part of the building's programme and continue to bring people together through music and shared experiences.

At the same time, on the other side of the building, the first Listening Session took place in the Assembly Room. The Big Easy brought a new audience to The Grange, with guests joining us for an evening of live jazz in a more intimate setting.

The two events were very different in style, but both reflected what The Grange is becoming: a building that can support a variety of activities, interests and audiences under one roof.

One building. Two events. One team.

Thank you to everyone who attended, performed, volunteered and helped make the evening possible. As The Grange continues to develop, creating opportunities for both established and new audiences to enjoy the building remains an important part of our work.

29/09/2026

The Big Easy: New Orleans Jazz Night Sold Out.

Thank you to everyone who has booked tickets for The Big Easy on Friday 2 October. The event is now sold out.

If you were unable to secure a ticket, there is still an opportunity to join us for our next Listening Session. On Friday 6 November, the Music of Miles Davis will feature a leading jazz quartet performing music from the catalogue of one of the most influential figures in jazz, with candlelit tables, table service and an atmosphere designed for listening and shared enjoyment.

Tickets for Friday 6 November remain available. Further information and booking details can be found on our website here: https://www.carletongrange.co.uk/events/the-music-of-miles-davis/

24/09/2026

Listening Sessions at The Grange: The Big Easy

On Friday 2 October, we're not simply hosting a jazz band. We're launching a new type of evening at The Grange.

Listening Sessions have been developed to create something a little different and enjoy a drink with live music in a setting designed for listening.

The music matters, of course. The Big Easy will bring the sounds of New Orleans and the golden age of swing to the Assembly Room. But these evenings are about creating a different kind of night out in Pontefract.

The first Listening Session takes place on Friday 2 October, and there are now only a few tickets remaining.

Further information and tickets can be found on our website https://www.carletongrange.co.uk/events/the-big-easy-new-orleans-jazz-night/

15/09/2026

Jazz at the Grange

Join us on Friday 2nd October in the Assembly Room for the first of our new Listening Sessions at The Grange, featuring the sounds of The Big Easy.

Since its birth in the 1920s, swing has been music for celebration. The Big Easy have taken some of the greatest tunes by the giants of swing: Louis Armstrong, Louis Prima, Nina Simone, and many more household names, and added their own interesting arrangements to bring you a set of the finest swing tunes.

The Big Easy have been busy since 2014, playing at some of the UK’s top venues, including the legendary Ronnie Scott's, The Domino Club in Leeds, and Manchester's Matt and Phreds.

Their dynamic, energetic, and often virtuosic performances make them a must-see act.

For more information about the event and to purchase tickets, visit our website: https://www.carletongrange.co.uk/events/the-big-easy-new-orleans-jazz-night/

10/09/2026

Bonfire Night at The Grange

Plans are currently underway for this year's Bonfire Night event at The Grange.

Taking place on Thursday 5 November, the event will once again bring together residents, families and visitors from across Pontefract and the surrounding area for an evening of traditional November celebration.

Full details, timings and ticket information will be released soon.

Remember, remember the 5th of November.

Further information will be published on our website and social media channels as arrangements are confirmed.

27/08/2026

Accessing The Grange

Looking down the hall from the original foyer, recently renovated to reflect the character of the house while supporting contemporary use, it is interesting to see how the building continues to evolve.

What was once the "new bit" is now becoming part of the old version of the Grange. There are future plans in place to bring these spaces in line with the wider programme of improvement taking place across The Grange.

As part of this work, we are also considering accessibility and how people experience the building.

There are no membership requirements and no barriers to entry. If you are visiting The Grange, simply walk through the front door. Turn left to the Large Hall for bigger events and activities, or turn right if you are visiting the Drawing Room Bar or one of our smaller spaces such as the Tippling Room, Assembly Room or foyer.

The doors are open.

In the future, we plan to create a more welcoming entrance space where visitors can enjoy a coffee, find information and receive guidance on navigating the building. For now, if you are unsure where to go, simply speak to a member of the team on site who will be happy to help.

The Grange is for public use, and everyone is welcome to walk through the doors and become part of the journey it is on.

Opening times for the Drawing Room Bar can be found here: https://www.carletongrange.co.uk/bar-food/

Address

Carleton Grange Community Centre, Carleton Road
Pontefract
WF83RJ

Telephone

+441977702911

Website

https://www.carletongrange.co.uk/

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