BACK – Castleford artist David Wilders presents his first solo exhibition, Back Breaking Work, at 2 Sagar Street, Castleford. The exhibition is open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 10am to 4pm and runs until Friday May 30.
COURSES – Enrolment is now taking place for two courses at The Link, Beancroft Road, Castleford. Creative card making will take place on Wednesdays from 6.30pm to 8.30pm, fees apply unless on benefits. A six-week beginners course in jewellery making will be held on Mondays from 12.30pm to 2.30pm and from 6pm to 8pm. Ring Liz on 01977 514477 for more information or to book a place.
ART – An art exhibition featuring the watercolour and acrylic work of local artists J and L Granger and J Coward can be seen at Pontefract Library, Shoemarket, until Saturday May 17.


Thursday May 8
WALK – A Castleford walk through time is being held by Lock Lane Walking Group, meeting outside the Metro office at Castleford bus station for a 6.30pm start. The gentle walk, lasting about 90 minutes, will be led by Ivan Brown of Castleford and District Historical Society, and will include stops to hear interesting facts about the area. Castleford Heritage Society will be providing refreshments after the walk at Sagar Street. Booking is essential as places are limited, telephone 01924 306693.
INSTITUTE – East Hardwick WI meets in the village hall at 7.15pm when John Freer will demonstrate hanging baskets and tubs. New members and visitors welcome.
LINE – Trinity Methodist Church, Castleford, holds a line dance from 8pm to 10.30pm with music by Eddie and Gloria. Admission is £2.50, including supper.
Friday May 9
QUILT – A drop-in session for the Castleford Heritage Quilt will be held at 2 Sagar Street, Castleford, from 10am to 4pm. Help create a Castleford Heritage quilt showing the links between the town's past, present and future.The project seeks to involve people of all ages. This is an on-going project and there will be more events throughout 2008.
ORGAN – Lunchtime organ music performed by Jonathan Bielby (Wakefield Cathedral) at St Giles' Church, Market Place, Pontefract, at 1pm. Admission free, retiring collection. Tea and coffee available after the recital. All welcome.
BABIES – The WEA is running a Busy Babies course at the Glass Houghton Centre, starting today from 1pm to 3pm for eight weeks. The course is for parents to attend with their children and enjoy participating in a range of activities together. From 12 months to two years. Ring Rachel Rayner on 01977 511234 or Trish Hollies on 01977 703196 for a place.
CEILIDH – A ceildh with the Ramshackle Band will be held at Bell Lane School, Ackworth, from 7.30pm to 11.30pm. Tickets cost £6.50 including ploughman's supper. For tickets and information telephone 01977 617229.
SOUL – Manifesto Soul Club holds a Northern Soul night at Kellingley Club, Knottingley, from 8pm to 1am with DJs Pete Jay and Little Av and guests The Pinches Twins. Admission is £3.


Saturday May 10
TABLE – There will be a table top sale in East Hardwick Village Hall from 9am to 11am. Tables cost £5, to book contact Anne Stark on 01977 620668 or Marian Baxter on 01977 620257.
SURGERY – Ackworth residents can speak to officers in their South East neighbourhood police team at the Parish Rooms, Bell Lane, from 10am to 11am. For more information contact the team on 01924 295518.
FAIR – A spring fair will be held at Airedale Methodist Church, Elizabeth Drive, Airedale, from 11am to 2pm with stalls, cakes, tombola, refreshments and more.
POWER - A Scammell spectacular with giants of power takes place at Ackworth water tower today and tomorrow.
CEILIDH – A ceilidh with the Ramshackle Ceilidh Band will be held at Carleton Grange Community Centre from 7pm to 11pm. Tickets cost £8, including supper. For tickets and information telephone 01977 797606. Proceeds for St Michael's Church funds.
LINE – A line dance takes place at Central Methodist Church, Pontefract, at 7.30pm. Admission is £2.50, including tea/coffee and door prize.
BENEFIT – A benefit evening for the family of Gary McManus will be held at Kellingley Social Centre at 7.30pm. There will be a variety of performers, bingo and raffles. Tickets cost £2 or pay at the door.
SOUL – A night of northern soul and Tamla Motown takes place at the Airedale Hotel with DJs Joynty and Eddie Williams, from 7.30pm until late. Free admission.
BALLROOM – Ballroom dancing to a four-piece band takes place at the Riley Smith Hall, Tadcaster, from 8pm to midnight. Admission is £6, bar and refreshments available.


Sunday May 11
DANCING – Ballroom and sequence dancing takes place every Sunday at Woodhouse Hill WMC, Normanton, from 8pm. Telephone 01924 893462 for further details.


Monday May 12
WORKSHOP – A mod-rock flower workshop takes place at 2 Sagar Street, Castleford, from 10am to 4pm, led by Sam O'Brien creating mod-rock flowers. Book a place by phoning 01977 556741.
FLOWER – Castleford Flower Club meets at St Joseph's Centre, Pontefract Road, at 7.30pm. Margurita Braithwaite will give a demonstration on the theme Nature's Bounty.
MEETING – A community meeting takes place at Airedale Family Centre, Fryston Road, from 6pm to 8pm, with a chance to meet the new neighbourhood policing team. the meeting is open to all residents of Airedale and Ferry Fryston. For more information contact the team on 01924 210217.


Tuesday May 13
FLOWER – National demonstrator Jonathan Moseley gives a demonstration called The Eye Of Design to the Delacy Flower Club at Knottingley Town Hall at 7.30pm. Tickets cost £6.50, including refreshments, and are available from Chris Trickett on 01302 701457, Sue Arnold on 01977 795192 or pay at the door.


Thursday May 15
PUBLISHER – A "Fun With Publisher" course starts at St Mary's Community Centre, Chequerfield, from 12.30pm to 2.30pm. Use Publisher to make your newsletters and posters more professional. For details please call at the centre or telephone 01977 705341.


Coming soon
QUIZ – The United Reformed Church, The Croft, Knottingley, holds a Christian Aid quiz and faith supper on Friday May 16 at 7pm. Donations to Christian Aid.
BOP – A Spring Bop will be held at the Thornycroft Centre, Halfpenny Lane, Pontefract on Friday May 16 from 7pm to 11pm. Music from the 1960s and 70s with live band Platform 4. Admission costs £3, bar facilities and food available. For further information and tickets telephone 01977 703384.


COFFEE – A coffee morning with stalls will be held at the United Reformed Church, The Croft, Knottingley, on Saturday May 17 from 10am to 11.30am. All proceeds to Christian Aid.
MORNING – A coffee morning will be held in St Michael's Church, Carleton, on Saturday May 17 from 10am to noon. Various stalls including cakes and books, bacon sandwiches freshly prepared outside, weather permitting. Proceeds for St Michael's funds.
ENTERTAINMENT – Fairburn Amateur Dramatic Society holds an evening of entertainment at Fairburn Community Centre on Saturday May 17 at 7.30pm. The evening will include sketches, a short play, musical quiz, raffle and dancing to Musical Solutions. Doors open at 7pm, admission is £4 payable at the door.
LINE – A line dance will be held at Eggborough Village Hall on Saturday May 17.


BOOT – Rotary and South Milford Village People hold a car boot sale at Millford Plants, South Milford, on Sunday May 18 from 9am to 1pm. Vendors are welcome from 8am to 8.45am, cars £5, vans £10. Free visitor parking.
FAIR – A spring fair takes place at Ramsden Hall, Darning Lane, Thorpe Audlin, on Sunday May 18 from 12.30pm to 3.30pm, with barbecue, bouncy castle, plants and books and face painting. Free admission. Contact Jean Ham on 01977 620461.
MEETINGS – AGLOW International for Women holds its monthly meetings at Thornycroft, Halfpenny Lane, Pontefract, on Monday May 19 and Monday June 16, from 7.30pm to 9.30pm. All welcome.