Upcoming Events
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Also be sure to check our Facebook and Twitter feeds regularly!
Also be sure to check our Facebook and Twitter feeds regularly!
29/04/17: Village Green Development
14/05/17, 11/06/17, 09/07/17, 13/08/17, 10/09/17
14/05/17, 11/06/17, 09/07/17, 13/08/17, 10/09/17
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Volunteers are invited to help maintain the village green.
Times are 10am to 1pm, with hot and cold drinks available. Contact Details: |
01/06/17: NCCA Open Meeting
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SUMMER OPEN MEETING, Thurs June 1st at St.Pierre Hotel, 7.00p.m.
and Notice of Special General Meeting |
01/07/17: Pennine Camphill Summer Fair
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The annual Pennine Camphill Summer Fair will return this year on Saturday the 1st of July. The fair runs from 13:00 - 16:30.
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07/07/17 - 08/07/17 : 15th Wakefield Scout Beer Festival
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The 15th Wakefield Scouts Annual Beer Festival returns again this year. 07.07.17 : 6pm-11pm. 08.07.17 : Noon - 11pm.
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12/07/17: Newmillerdam 'Quacky Races!' Fun Run
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Starts: 19:00 (Registration from 18:00)
Distance: 5 (APPROX) Kilometres Entry Fee: £6.00 - £8.00 (£2 discount for running club members) An evening fun race through the woodland trails of Newmillerdam Park. A looped undulating course starting at the open area around the Arboretum through the woodlands, by the lake and back around the top section of the woods to the finish. Race in association with the annual Newmillerdam Duck Race & Scare Duck Making Competition. Special prize for best duck outfit. Although not compulsory let's see if everyone can get into the Ducktastic spirit. Duck caps at least! Race HQ: Arboretum, Newmillerdam Country Park, Wakefield WF2 6QQToilets are available at the entrance to the country park. Parking is available in the main car park. Extra spaces will be made available at the Village Green on School Hill if required. Please note that the course is rough terrain in several sections and extra care should be taken to avoid the risk of tripping and falling. Prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd male and female. For more information or If you'd like to sign up for the fun run, follow the link below: https://racebest.com/races/newmillerdam-quacky-trail-race Contact Details: |
07/07/17 - 14/07/17: Scare Ducks
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We are giving plenty of notice to all you would-be ‘Scareduck makers’ for the week leading up to the Duck Race. Last year we had 20 entries, plus a fantastic effort from local businesses, including Ducksy Malone at the Fox and Hounds, Ducktagnan at Beulay Cafe, Duck Vada at St. Pierre and Quack the Dipper at the Dam Inn. We had all sorts of duck entries including several from children, and this year we are hoping to get even more. Go quackers and see how creative you can all be!
Ducks can be made from any material and should be displayed outside from Friday the 7th of July with judging taking place on Friday the 14th of July by The Right Worshipful the Mayor of the City of Wakefield Metropolitan District, Kevin Barker. Prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd places. Winners will be announced on Duck Race Day (15th of July). Need inspiration? Check out last years entries here: Duckrace2016 Scare Duck Competition Entry Contact Details: |
15/07/17: N.C.C.A 2017 Duck Race
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The extremely popular Annual Duck Race is on Saturday 15th July,
The Duck Race itself will take place by Slack Lane ford. There will be a series of races where you have the opportunity to sponsor a rubber duck. Prizes awarded if your duck comes first! Kids also get to get creative and paint / customise their duck! In addition there will be various stalls and games. Race times: Sponsors race: 12.30 Heat 1: 13.15 * Heat 2: 14.15 Final: 15:15 * Heat One is the children’s race, bring your own decorated duck or decorate one on the day! Stalls & Games: Yorkshire Wildlife Oggles Hedgehog Rescue & Rehab Centre Wise Owl Bird of Prey Rescue Guess the weight of the duck cake/ cake stall Jenny Hutchinson - local artist NCCA Tombola Bouncy Castle Hook a Duck Welly Wanging Lums Ice cream Van Coffee Van NCCA Barbeque ....and more! This event is in support of these children’s groups: Newmillerdam Beavers, Brownies, Cubs and Scouts. Newmillerdam Karate and Pee Wee. Durkar Devils. Methodist Chapel Youth Group. Funds raised will also be spent locally by the NCCA. For examples of last years duck race festivities take a look here: http://www.newmillerdam.info/duckrace2016.html |
28/10/17 : Oktoberfest
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An evening of Oompah, drinking games, Bavarian / Pop music & special German beers. Book early to avoid disappointment or to group book a table.
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04/11/17: Methodist Church Autumn Fayre
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The Newmillerdam Methodist Church Autumn Fayre takes place on Saturday the 4th of November at 1.30pm.
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23/11/17: NCCA AGM
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The Newmillerdam Community and Conservation Association Annual General Meeting will take place on the 23rd of November.
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01/12/17 : 60's night with 'The Dammers Band'.
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Get Christmas season of to a hot start with the Dammers Band!
Tables/dance floor, licensed bar, food. Doors open 7.00pm @ Aulis Hall. |
Regular Repeat Events
Craft Club Dates: Monthly on a Saturday
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Adult Craft Club at Lakeside Methodist Centre (opposite Fox & Hounds)
Monthly on a Saturday morning. £2 entry includes refreshments and cake Bring along your own craft to do with others, get friendly advice or learn a new craft. Art & Craft Information / Contact Details: |
WI Dates: Every 3rd Tuesday of the month
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Newmillerdam Women's Institute committee meetings will be held on the second Tuesday of each month at the Methodist Centre at 7.30pm.
WI Information / Contact Details: |
Coffee Morning Dates: On the 2nd Wednesday of Each Month
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Village Coffee Mornings held at Pennine Camphill Community College on Wood Lane.
Second Wednesday of Each Month: 10am - 12 noon. Come along and meet fellow residents. Coffee Morning Details: |
NCCA Google Calendar
