We Are Wakefield First Friday Festive Networking - 6th Dec - Waterton Park Hotel

Friday, December 6, 2024
Waterton Park Hotel, Wakefield, United Kingdom

We Are Wakefield First Friday Festive Networking - 6th Dec - Waterton Park Hotel

Friday, December 6, 2024
Waterton Park Hotel, Wakefield, United Kingdom

What you need to know

This year's Festive First Friday takes us to Waterton Park Hotel with festive fun from Rhubarb Radio!

Festivities begin at 1.30pm with a glass of fizz and a festive afternoon tea.

 

 

Rhubarb Radio Breakfast Show host Ian "Jaffa" Jefferson will be hosting the event with some Christmas tunes and festive frolics!

We'll have some live vocals from the talented Jenna Fan of Fanfare Music. Jenna is a musician based in Ossett. She teaches piano at the Fanfare Music school, performs as a member of The Bondurants, writes songs and leads choirs and singing workshops. She believes in the power of music to heal, grow and relieve everyday stresses. Join Jenna for a fun, no pressure, Christmas singalong - no experience required!

 Click HERE for more information.

The event ends at 3.30pm but members can book accommodation at a reduced rate of £125.00 b&b for a Standard Double or Twin Room (double occupancy)  or £145.00 b&b for an Executive Double Room (double occupancy). To take advantage of this offer you must phone to book and tell them you are attending the We Are Wakefield event: 01924 257911 or book via the website using discount code: XMASPARTY at the checkout (valid for 6th December bed & breakfast only).

Members also can join onto the hotel's Christmas Party Nights if they wish to, details available here: Christmas Party Nights | Christmas Party Venue (watertonparkhotel.co.uk)

Cash bar available.

 Prize for the best Christmas jumper!

PLEASE NOTE THAT NUMBERS ARE LIMITED: MEMBERS ONLY -  STRICTLY 1 TICKET PER INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIP, UP TO 3 TICKETS FOR TEAM/SUPPORTER/AMBASSADOR MEMBERS.


PLEASE NOTE THAT NUMBERS ARE LIMITED: STRICTLY MEMBERS ONLY -  STRICTLY 1 TICKET PER INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIP, UP TO 3 TICKETS FOR TEAM/SUPPORTER/AMBASSADOR MEMBERS.


PRE-EVENT DISCOVERY WALK AVAILABLE - 15 PLACES ONLY:

Come and learn about Charles Waterton; this eccentric, environmentalist, explorer and creator of the world’s first nature reserve.

We are excited to announce the following walk as warm up to party time at the Waterton Park Hotel on Friday 6 December. This event is organised by the Friends of Waterton's Wall in partnership with We are Wakefield.

 

Time: 11:30am

Duration: approximately 90 minutes – plenty of time to don your Xmas jumper!

Come prepared for rough ground and the vagaries of the British weather. Long trousers recommended.

 

Please register seperately HERE as places are limited to 15 only. 


We will meet at the iron bridge to the hotel (WF2 6PW) from 11.15am on Friday 6 December.

Location

Waterton Park Hotel
Walton Hall, Walton, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF2 6PW United Kingdom

    Useful Links:

    www.nationalrail.co.uk – train services
    www.wymetro.com/buses – bus services www.wakefield.gov.uk – local footpaths

    Directions to Waterton Park Hotel from the M1


    Leave the M1 at junction 39.
    Take the Wakefield exit off the motorway junction, Denby Dale Road – A636, towards Wakefield.
    At the next roundabout go straight on (second exit), you will pass the ‘Red Kite’ pub on your left.
    At the next roundabout take your third exit towards Crofton & Sandal onto Asdale Road – A6186.
    You will pass the ‘Asda Supermarket’ on your left, go straight over the two mini roundabouts.
    You will come to a set of traffic lights, go straight on.
    At the next set of lights turn right passing the ‘Three Houses’ pub, onto Chevet Lane – B6132.
    Turn left onto Walton Station Lane, follow the country lane to the T-Juntion at the end of the road.
    Turn right onto Greenside.
    Take you first left onto Shay Lane.
    Just before the mini roundabout turn right onto the Balk.
    As the road veers to the right,drive straight onto our private drive.
    Follow the private drive past the Golf Club House on the left and over the small Hump-Back Bridge.

    Directions to Waterton Park Hotel from the M62


    Leave the M62 at Junction 31 and take the A655 towards Wakefield.
    This will take you along the new bypass, follow the Wakefield signs for approximately 5 miles.
    At the traffic lights turn left onto the A638 and then an immediate right, following the signs for Walton.
    Follow the road into the village of Walton and take the third left onto Shay Lane.
    Take the second right onto The Balk.
    As the road veers to the right,drive straight onto our private drive.
    Follow the private drive past the Golf Club House on the left and over the small Hump-Back Bridge.

    When

    • Friday, December 6, 2024 1:30 PM
    • Doors open 1:15 PM
    • Ends Friday, December 6, 2024 1:30 PM
    • Timezone: United Kingdom Time
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