Ossett Civic Society

11/08/2026

From Anya Rigby...

Dear Ossett Residents,
I'm canvassing your views regarding outdoor gym equipment.

Compared to some districts in Yorkshire and other areas around the country, quite a few parks have outdoor exercise equipment. We don't have these in Wakefield.

If some were installed in the park on Church Street, for example, would you use them?

Photos are those installed in other areas.

Please do not speculate on whether Wakefield Council will fund them or not as this is not the question being asked.

11/08/2026

From Anya Rigby..

Would anyone like this large writing desk in exchange for a small donation to Ossett Food Bank please. Buyer to collect.

Please note we are unable to find the keys to the drawers and one drawer needs adjusting to close fully. Great opportunity to upscale for somone. Can view first if you'd prefer.

11/08/2026

From Anya Rigby..

Wood available! Would anyone like this wood and metal supports in exchange for a donation to Ossett Food Bank please.

11/08/2026

From Anya Rigby..

Would anyone like these items and is willing to make a donation to Ossett Food Bank for them. Please say how much you would like to donate under each photo and I will be in touch. Any amount, however small, is welcome and will go to the Food Bank that supports the Ossett and Horbury communities. Thank you!

11/08/2026

From Anya Rigby..

What a great community we have here in Ossett and surrounding areas. I now have a car boot full of baby hats for full term babies born at Pinderfields Hospital. I'm going to have great pleasure in handing these over to them. Thank you to everyone who have spent time, money and effort in knitting these beautiful baby hats. They're absolutely beautiful.

If you would like to knit baby hats for Pinderfields Maternity Ward, please knit with a circumference of around 35cm. These hats are not for prem babies but for those who reach full term. Drop off is with our lovely Librarians in Ossett Library. Thank you again!

11/08/2026

From Anya Rigby..

Thank you to Sainsburys at South Parade and their customers for their food bank donations this week. This was grateful received and with your support continues to help us provide the extra help to those, in Ossett and Horbury, who at times, find it difficult to provide enough food needed for their family. If anyone would like to donate to Ossett's Food Bank our drop off sites are Sainsburys at South Parade, The Co-Op on Kingsway and Ossett Library. Thank you.

25/07/2026

10/07/2026

Planning application for a new Aldi at Royds Mill, Leeds Road, Ossett, WF5 9YA in the link below. You can review plans and make your comments known, if you have any, using the link below.

Planning application No. is: 26/01088/FUL

https://planning.wakefield.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?activeTab=neighbourComments&keyVal=TH2R5WQQLQF00&fbclid=IwVERDUAS90V9leHRuA2FlbQIxMABzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAwzNTA2ODU1MzE3MjgAAR4y98CF8TSjNlna-1qmP9qylca4bUHRHiZlHkSmX62qr04-t5opd67LSdHc9Q_aem_-5LvoPKsXNMd7Gp75DO8Cg

14/06/2026

Forwarded to us by Clr Councillor David Hunter - Ossett and Gawthorpe - thank you

Please consider applying if you are part of a local group and would like to be considered.

Dear Councillors,

I am writing to share information about grants to help your wards and communities. Please do share with local groups to help reach as many residents as possible.

The Council’s Culture Grants programme https://www.wakefield.gov.uk/culture-and-heritage/culture-grants supports local communities and creatives to deliver arts and heritage projects across the district. Culture Grants 2026 are also part of the West Yorkshire Combined Authority’s Seasons of Culture – supporting projects that connect residents to nature.

There are three level of grants available:

Culture Grants Small – up to £1,500 (for constituted community groups, charities, CICs and VCSE organisations)
Culture Grants Medium - £1,500-£5,000 (for charities, CICs and individual creatives)
Culture Grants Large - £5,000-£10,000 (for charities, CICs and individual creatives)
The next application deadline is Monday 13 July. This is the final deadline for Medium and Large grants in 2026. Small grants will have additional deadlines in September and November.

Officers from the Arts, Culture and Leisure Service will be holding grant introduction sessions w/c 29 June, online and in libraries across Hemsworth, Normanton, Ossett, Pontefract, South Elmsall, and Stanley – areas where we’ve had less applications so far this year. Any community members interested in booking a free place at a session should visit: Culture Grants introduction sessions - Wakefield Council. The team also welcome any queries at [email protected].

Please do encourage your local community organisations to apply before Monday 13 July by sharing this email or posting the social media copy below.

Kind regards,

Cllr Lukasz Borcz

Normanton Ward 10

Portfolio Holder for Culture and Sport

Wakefield Council

Culture Grants is funding for creative and heritage activities.

08/05/2026

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