Chosen by Pontefract Heritage Group to be Town Crier of Pontefract. Supporter & promoter of Pontefract which is a jewel in the crown of Yorkshire.
Joined July 2018
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OYEZ OYEZ OYEZ This is one of the biggest events of the year. Weather forecast is 🌞☀️🌞☀️🌞
Look forward to seeing you there. I thank you 💜
6 Jun 2023
We are really pleased to announce vehicle entries at #WheelFest23, WE ARE FULL! See Events Programme & site map.
5 zones of 80 vehicles across the precinct, & Cornmarket road closure, Entertainment stage run by @Rhubarbradio stage sponsor Northern Monkey Tuning. Sat 10am-4pm.
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OYEZ OYEZ OYEZ Wed 7 June at Junction 32, Glasshoughton WF10 4FR.
A great event showcasing the volunteers that give so much of themselves to the local community.
If you are passing please drop in & say hello.
@Nova_WD @WFMuseums @WFlibraries @nationaltrust
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21 May 2023
OYEZ I have a stoma bag. Didn't know what that was until I had my bladder removed. Bags Bags Bags is a great little book - free to read online, download or have your own print version for a donation. Please visit urostomyassociation.org.uk/b… @WFlibraries @WFMuseums @JaynePoppleton
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OYEZ OYEZ OYEZ Tomorrow - Wed 10 May #Pontefract Library from 9.30am 'til midday
Drop in for a chat & find out what events are happening in the coming months @GroupPontefract @PontefractCivic @Expwakefield @JaynePoppleton @WFlibraries @WFMuseums
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John Turner, Town Crier of Pontefract retweeted
3 May 2023
Please don't forget to join us for our #Coronation Service this Sunday at St Giles' starting at 4pm. All welcome! #Pontefract @LeedsCofE @churchofengland
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John Turner, Town Crier of Pontefract retweeted
3 May 2023
All Saints' are holding a #Coronation Picnic this Saturday starting at 10am with the Coronation Service being streamed on a big screen in Church. All welcome! #Pontefract @LeedsCofE @churchofengland
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23 Apr 2023
Today's Proclamation outside #Pontefract Town Hall this morning & 5 times @PonteCastle this afternoon. A big thank you to all the people that came to listen. @JaynePoppleton @GroupPontefract @PontefractCivic @WFMuseums @WFlibraries @Expwakefield @welcome_to_wfd @WFDTogether
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22 Apr 2023
OYEZ OYEZ OYEZ
Tomorrow, the 23rd April is St George's Day
& at 1.30pm I will make a proclamation at #Pontefract Castle. God Save the King 💜@JaynePoppleton @GroupPontefract @PontefractCivic @WFMuseums @WFlibraries @welcome_to_wfd @Expwakefield
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14 Apr 2023
OYEZ OYEZ OYEZ - come down to #Pontefract Castle for the #Coronation celebrations. @GroupPontefract @PontefractCivic
God Save The King
I thank you 💜
13 Apr 2023
👑 Celebrate the #Coronation with us! 🏰
Here's what's happening over the #CoronationWeekend :
👑 The Coronation: Live Stream
Sat 6 May
9.30am to 5pm
Info: experiencewakefield.co.uk/ev…
👑 A Right Royal Day Out
Sun 7 May
12 noon to 10pm
Info: experiencewakefield.co.uk/ev…
ALT Celebrate the Coronation Weekend, 6 to 8 May 2023. Includes a photo of people enjoying an outdoor event in the summer, waving Union Jack flags
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11 Apr 2023
OYEZ OYEZ OYEZ Tomorrow (Wed)
I'll be in #Pontefract Library from 10 - 12
Why not pick up a coffee & have a chat.
#whatsoninpontefract @PontefractCivic
@wflibraries @GroupPontefract
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John Turner, Town Crier of Pontefract retweeted
8 Apr 2023
WheelFest2023 pontefractcivicsociety.org.u…
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3 Apr 2023
Booked your ticket for our next #online event? On 21 Apr join @yhp_uk who will be conversing with @EsiCox on their work in developing young historians of African and Caribbean heritage in Britain #OHS50: ohs.org.uk/events/young-hist…
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John Turner, Town Crier of Pontefract retweeted
28 Mar 2023
Listening to #JeremyVine on @BBCRadio2 @theJeremyVine
"What makes a great #TownCrier "?
A. One that can maintain the Ancient tradition & at same time make it relevant for modern world.
I have a hashtag #cooltowncrier & on Insta , Facebook & TikTok too.
Photos of 2 former TCs.
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John Turner, Town Crier of Pontefract retweeted
30 Mar 2023
☀️ Extended opening hours from Sat 1 April 🏰
Castle Grounds
Mon to Fri: 8.30am to 5pm
Sat and Sun: 9.30am to 5pm
Last entry 30 mins before closing
Visitor Centre and Gift Shop
Mon: Closed
Tues to Sun: 10am to 4pm
The Castle Coffee Shop
Mon: Closed
Tues to Sun: 11am to 3pm
ALT We will be switching to our extending opening hours from Saturday 1 April to Saturday 30 September
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31 Mar 2023
OYEZ OPYEZ OYEZ Something very special is happening at #Pontefract Castle.
@GroupPontefract @JaynePoppleton @PontefractCivic @Expwakefield
20 Mar 2023
🐉 Willow Dragon Nests at @PonteCastle - Sat 1 April 🪺
Weave your own mini willow dragon nests and eggs with The Art Room!
Ages 8
10am SEND Families relaxed session
Other sessions at 11.15am, 1pm and 2.15pm
£2.50 per child, adults free
Book at bit.ly/WMandCTickets
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ALT Willow Dragon Nests at Pontefract Castle. Includes photo of Ilbert the Dragon in a willow nest. Info in main tweet.
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24 Mar 2023
OYEZ OYEZ OYEZ - so much happening this year in #Pontefract. So good to read that Light Up Weekend will be back for 2023 @GroupPontefract @JaynePoppleton @PontefractCivic #ShoutOutForPontefract
24 Mar 2023
#EnglishTourismWeek23
@PonteCastle an established visitor destination, owned by Duchy of Lancaster and managed by @MyWakefield Council has an increasingly wide range of events each year.
Included in Light Up weekend late November, and will be in 2023.
#Pontefract #Yorkshire
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23 Mar 2023
OYEZ - Please support your local bookshops
22 Mar 2023
#BookTwitter We need your help! The Book Nook was empty today, didn't sell a single book & the rent is due! Things are tough for everyone but if you need to buy a book, please shop local/share our tweet or order from uk.bookshop.org/shop/booknoo… #choosebookshops #savethehighstreet
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John Turner, Town Crier of Pontefract retweeted
SAVE THE DATE!
Our 7th Build Our Futures Summit is coming soon! Just 7 weeks to go.
Saturday 13th May 12:00 - 16:00
Here's what happened and what people said about our November conference.
If you'd like to get involved, please get in touch.
#buildourfutures #wakeyouthvoice
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John Turner, Town Crier of Pontefract retweeted
23 Mar 2023
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23 Mar 2023
OYEZ OYEZ OYEZ It's going to be one of the highlights in #Pontefract this year. @GroupPontefract @PontefractCivic @Expwakefield @JaynePoppleton
22 Mar 2023
#EnglishTourismWeek23
A brand new event host by Pontefract Civic Society is coming your way, are you joining us in Yorkshire on 10 June, 2023?
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