Jonno Turner

OYEZ. Town Crier of Pontefract. Member of Pontefract Heritage Group & Pontefract Civic Society. Volunteer at Pontefract Castle & Wakefield Museums. Bibliophile.

[Spencer Kelly @spenley]

In amongst the horrors happening around the world in 2026, these are the things making me smile right now. RT if you agree.

[Jonno Turner @JonnoTurner]

OYEZ OYEZ OYEZ Still six more days to enjoy the Heritage Open Days💜

[Ponte Civic Society @PontefractCivic]

All are welcome at FREE @heritageopenday events

[Jonno Turner @JonnoTurner]

OYEZ OYEZ OYEZ Great walk/talk this morning. Looking forward to this afternoon's town centre talk/walk 💜

[Ponte Civic Society @PontefractCivic]

Today's two @heritageopenday walks by Pontefract Civic Society are Liquorice Heritage from @PonteCastle at 11am (ending in the town centre), and Market Town Traders from Cartners No5 at 4pm. ALL WECOME!

[Ponte Civic Society @PontefractCivic]

2025 Membership is now open for NEW members!
Individuals, families, community groups, businesses.
Buy now, get the rest of 2024 FREE.
https://t.co/PVfDcZU6IJ

[OurYear2024 @OurYear2024]

THE HATCHLING – PUGNEYS EVENT CANCELLED

We’ve taken the difficult decision to cancel today’s event at Pugneys.

The gusts at Pugneys are stronger than forecast his morning. And the Met Office are telling us it will continue for the rest of the day. 1/2

[Jonno Turner @JonnoTurner]

OYEZ OYEZ OYEZ - just received a call saying that the event today will start 5pm. Please share with friends. Thank you 💜

[Jonno Turner @JonnoTurner]

@PonteCastle @WFMuseums @MyWakefield @Expwakefield @ace_thenorth @ace_national @OurYear2024 @kidsinmuseums @PontefractAT @SparkWakefield I had hoped that the Heritage for Youth days would be a success. So pleased to read that it was, & great photos. Looking forward to more Heritage for Youth initiatives. @PontefractCivic @JaynePoppleton

[Jonno Turner @JonnoTurner]

@PontefractCivic @OurYear2024 @ponte_valley @JohnCrier Thanks for taking great photos. I forgot to take a photo of the crowds of people. Truly was a great day. OYEZ 💜

[Jonno Turner @JonnoTurner]

OYEZ OYEZ OYEZ 💜💜💜

[OurYear2024 @OurYear2024]

Counting down the days until The Hatchling? Us too!

Visit our friends at @TheArtHouseUK and feed the flames of your excitement at one of their collaborative drop-in banner-making sessions throughout August!

🔗https://t.co/Wa0p0UEJIu

#OurYear2024 #TheHatchling #Fringe

[Jonno Turner @JonnoTurner]

OYEZ OYEZ OYEZ Less than 10 days 'til Liquorice Shoots. It'll be great to be part of Shoots again this year 💜

[Experience Wakefield @Expwakefield]

Get ready for Liquorice Shoots, Pontefract's exciting pre-festival event from @PontefractCivic! Here's what to expect:
✨ Local performers
🍔 Food stalls
🎡 Kids' rides
🛍️ Artisan craft fair
A full day of fun before the main Liquorice Festival.
Sat 13 July
https://t.co/0aOPfgK8i7

[Jonno Turner @JonnoTurner]

OYEZ OYEZ OYEZ - only TEN days 'til The Liquorice Weekend in #Pontefract. Starting on Saturday 13thJuly with Liquorice Shoots.
I'll be starting the day with a proclamation. Looking forward to one of the best days in Pontefract's rich calendar of events.💜

[Jonno Turner @JonnoTurner]

Thank you to Paul & Rachel for recording the first proclamation of the day 💜

[Ponte Civic Society @PontefractCivic]

#DDay80 The first official proclamation from @JohnCrier at the prescribed hour, 8am Thurs 6 Jun, 2024.

This was also read at @stgilesacademy around 9:30am, and again at the war memorial for Ackworth & Pontefract British Legion. We thank both organisations for their invitations.

[Jonno Turner @JonnoTurner]

OYEZ OYEZ OYEZ Don't miss this wonderful display of art.

[Ponte Civic Society @PontefractCivic]

FRIENDSHIP EXHIBITION

You are invited to view this wonderful exhibition of paintings by students from 10 local schools, which are on display in Pontefract Library until Fri 14 Jun.

Art Exhibition supported with a Culture Grant from @MyWakefield as part of @OurYear2024

#art

[Jonno Turner @JonnoTurner]

OYEZ OYEZ OYEZ - Saturday 8th June is the day of WheelFest24 & 1940's Day Ropergate. Put on your 1940's style fashions & come along & see me down Ropergate. I will be dressed appropriately & for the parade I'll don my Town Crier garb. I thank you 💜

[Ponte Civic Society @PontefractCivic]

Preparations are well underway from the Decoration Squad and our events team ahead of WheelFest24 & 1940's Day Ropergate. Not best images on a dull day, tho we're sure others will be taken in the sun on Sat 8 June #Ropergate will be packed with 1940's displays & entertainment

[Mayor of Wakefield @WakefieldMayor]

A day travelling around the community today as our Mayor and Consort attend Memory Action Group's Big Sing and onto Horbury Academy for the Whit Party Family Day to cut the cake.

[Ponte Civic Society @PontefractCivic]

Today, we were honoured to be in the company of heritage groups from across Wakefield district at the official launch of the Heritage Framework; something we've all contributed to from before its inception in workshops
#heritage #community #placeshaping @OurYear2024 @MyWakefield

[Pontefract Castle @PonteCastle]

What singalong song might all these movers and shakers be dancing to at last year's Musicals at the Castle? 💃🕺

Tell us your guesses in the replies!

Also tag anyone you spot getting their groove on 👀

[Pontefract Castle @PonteCastle]

Have you seen this incredible map from the 1648 siege of Pontefract Castle before? 🏰

Perhaps the eagle-eyed amongst you can spot an error the artist made when naming some of the parts of our site 👀

Answer revealed tomorrow!

[OurYear2024 @OurYear2024]

The @PontefractCivic has not one but TWO showstopper events for you this summer ☀️

Volunteer to marshall at WheelFest24 (8 June) and/or Liquorice Shoots (13 July) - you can even volunteer to dress as a character in the parade!

Find out more >> https://t.co/CQg9nvnSvx

[Jonno Turner @JonnoTurner]

OYEZ This is a highlight from #Pontefract Civic Society. I'll admit that I'm a big fan of the art of railway posters. The art, the places & the stories. Looking forward to seeing you there 💜

[Ponte Civic Society @PontefractCivic]

Talk @ the Town Hall Weds 15 May 7pm, don't be late

https://t.co/NtvOjurAsC

Rail Travel Posters by Jane Ellis