Car Boot Sale May 19th 2024
Our first car boot sale for the Friends of CHaT Parks will be on this Sunday May 19th. Sellers can arrive from 7 am to 12 noon, with buyers from 8am. The cost per vehicle is £10 car; £2 for a trailer and £15 for a van. Entry point is off the Denby Dale Road (on the same side as the Bandstand – banners and stewards will be on the roadside to assist). Exit onto Park Avenue. Items for sale should be second-hand. No knives or weapons. See you there!
The 2024 May Day Bank Holiday weekend was as busy as usual.
On Saturday the morning parkrun was cancelled and returned Saturday May 11th. The Thornes Park easy ride organised by the Wakefield District Cycling Forum met at the Stork Lodge cafe by the duck pond at 10.30am, with an easy going paced ride suitable for beginners. The Games of Thornes opened from 10.30-5pm at the ticket office for booking golf, bowls and putting, also with equipment hire. At 1.45pm Wakefield School of Tennis held their weekly junior coaching at the tennis courts in Thornes Park. (This is a free event for children and a great introduction to tennis with qualified coaches.) They will also hold adult coaching from 2.30-3.30pm for £3.50.
On Sunday the junior parkrun celebrated their 6th birthday at their 9am run. The Games of Thornes opened at 10.30am for golf, putting and bowls. At about 1.30pm the Wakefield Miniature Railway was running by the children’s playground (weather permitting).
On Monday 4th May , the May Day Gala was held in the Clarence Park arena from 10am to 5pm, with a family funfair, rides and attractions. Games of Thornes also opened from 10.30am to 5pm.
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News- 19th May 2024
The first car boot sale of 2024 organised by the Friends of CHaT Parks will be held on Sunday May 19th at the Arena in Clarence Park. Sellers can arrive from 7 am to 12 noon, with buyers from 8am. The cost per vehicle is £10 car; £2 for a trailer and £15 for a van. Entry point is off the Denby Dale Road (on the same side as the Bandstand – banners and stewards will be on the roadside to assist). Exit onto Park Avenue. Items for sale should be second-hand. No knives or weapons.
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Tennis courses in Thornes Park begin again
Wakefield School of Tennis will be running new junior and adult tennis classes in Thornes Park. Fully qualified coaches will guide players and all the equipment is provided. These classes are such a great way for both adults and children to learn about how to play tennis in a friendly and relaxed way and make friends along the way!
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