John Turner, Town Crier of Pontefract

Chosen by Pontefract Heritage Group to be Town Crier of Pontefract. Supporter & promoter of Pontefract which is a jewel in the crown of Yorkshire.

[John Turner, Town Crier of Pontefract @JohnCrier]

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 💜

[Ponte Civic Society @PontefractCivic]

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.

[John Turner, Town Crier of Pontefract @JohnCrier]

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

[John Turner, Town Crier of Pontefract @JohnCrier]

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 https://t.co/yhhtcquuQ1 @WFlibraries @WFMuseums @JaynePoppleton

[John Turner, Town Crier of Pontefract @JohnCrier]

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

[The Benefice of Pontefract @CofEPontefract]

Please don't forget to join us for our #Coronation Service this Sunday at St Giles' starting at 4pm. All welcome! #Pontefract @LeedsCofE @churchofengland

[The Benefice of Pontefract @CofEPontefract]

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

[John Turner, Town Crier of Pontefract @JohnCrier]

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

[John Turner, Town Crier of Pontefract @JohnCrier]

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

[John Turner, Town Crier of Pontefract @JohnCrier]

OYEZ OYEZ OYEZ - come down to #Pontefract Castle for the #Coronation celebrations. @GroupPontefract @PontefractCivic
God Save The King
I thank you 💜

[Pontefract Castle @PonteCastle]

👑 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: https://t.co/0mIDIKZJB2

👑 A Right Royal Day Out
Sun 7 May
12 noon to 10pm
Info: https://t.co/faJcG3ve2n

[John Turner, Town Crier of Pontefract @JohnCrier]

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

[Ponte Civic Society @PontefractCivic]

WheelFest2023 https://t.co/TLmHPzrNhA

[John Turner, Town Crier of Pontefract @JohnCrier]

OYEZ - please share @GroupPontefract @WFMuseums @WFlibraries

[Oral History Society @OralHistorySoc]

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: https://t.co/xETeEjxxIl

[Worthing & Lancing Town Crier 🇬🇧 @CoolTownCrier]

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.

[Pontefract Castle @PonteCastle]

☀️ 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

[John Turner, Town Crier of Pontefract @JohnCrier]

OYEZ OPYEZ OYEZ Something very special is happening at #Pontefract Castle.
@GroupPontefract @JaynePoppleton @PontefractCivic @Expwakefield

[Wakefield Museums & Castles @WFMuseums]

🐉 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 https://t.co/j7I0tDYjCa
(3/10)

[John Turner, Town Crier of Pontefract @JohnCrier]

@BillinghamCrier Hang on in there. I had covid for the first time two weeks ago. Lethargy, tiredness & headaches really did knock me down for a couple of weeks. Advice I was given was to drink plenty of liquids & painkillers. That helped me. All the best for a quick recovery.

[John Turner, Town Crier of Pontefract @JohnCrier]

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

[Ponte Civic Society @PontefractCivic]

#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

[John Turner, Town Crier of Pontefract @JohnCrier]

OYEZ - Please support your local bookshops

[The Book Nook @Book_Nook_Shop]

#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 https://t.co/HjRRandcSq #choosebookshops #savethehighstreet

[Youth Voice & Participation (Wakefield Council) @WakeYouthVoice]

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

[The Benefice of Pontefract @CofEPontefract]

Here is what's taking place tomorrow at St Giles' #Pontefract @LeedsCofE @churchofengland