Ackworth Images

Ackworth in West Yorkshire is both an historical and beautiful place to visit, as the images below will show.

To view our image gallery in full click here.

If you have a photograph you would like to submit to our gallery, please make your initial enquiry to Sue on 01977 611583.

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SERVICES

Ackworth Parish Council provides the following services to the village:

The Council Office situated in the Parish Council Community Centre, Bell Lane, Ackworth, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF7 7JH. The Office is open to members of the public Monday to Friday 10 am to 12 noon or by appointment with the Clerk.

Brackenhill Allotments – Brackenhill Allotment Association administer and runs these allotments on behalf of the Parish Council. There are 72 gardens, which are all currently let.

If you wish to apply for a garden please click here to download an application form, return the completed form to us and you will be placed on the waiting list.

Cemetery – Ackworth Cemetery was first opened in 1941. The first burial took place in August 1941.  The field at the side of the Cemetery has in the last few years has been grassed over in preparation for use as burial ground.  This year a hedge will be planted and further preparations take place with a view to this being used in the next 3 years.

The Cemetery is open to members of the public between 1st April and 30th September from 8 am; and between 1st October until 31st March from 9 am until sunset. Children under 10 are not admitted unless in the care of a responsible person.

The Cemetery charges are split into two categories – resident’s fees and non-resident fees.  The formula used to work out the fees is; resident’s fees are 60% of Wakefield MDC Cemetery fees and non-residents fees are 20% above Wakefield MDC fees.  A resident is some one who has lived in the village for at least a year and has paid a full years council tax.

A full list of rules and regulations and charges can be obtained from the Council Office.

Community Centre – Ackworth Parish Council Community Centre (formally known as the Parish Rooms), Bell Lane, Ackworth was refurbished and extended in 2002. Many local groups and societies use the rooms for their meetings, find below a list of current groups:

Sunday
Ackworth Community Church 10:00 - 12:30

Monday
Baby Ballet 09:30 - 10:30
Yoga 10:00 - 11:30
Craft Club 13:30 - 15:30
2nd Ackworth Rainbows 17:30 - 18:30
G-Force Dance Academy 19:00 - 21:00
Parish Council Meetings 19:15 (usually 2nd in month, see "Meetings" page for list of dates)

 
Tuesday
Parent & Toddlers 09:30 - 11:30
Parish Council Drop-In (4th in month) 13:30 - 15:30
Yoga 13:30 - 15:00
Coffee Afternoon (2nd in month) 14:00 - 15:30
G-Force Dance Academy 15:45 - 21:00
Weight Watchers 17:30 - 19:30
Yoga 19:45 - 21:15
Labour Group Ward – bi monthly

Wednesday
Parent & Toddlers 09:30- 11:30
Drawing and Painting for Pleasure 10:00 12:00
Line Dancing 13:00 - 15:00
G-Force Dance Academy 16:00 - 21:00
Taekwondo 17:00 - 18:00
Kick Boxing 18:00 - 19:00
South East Link Road Group (1st in month) 19:00

Thursday
Slimming World 09:30 - 11:30
Jo Jingles 12:45 - 14:45
1st Ackworth Rainbows 17:30 - 18:30
Slimming World 18:30 - 20:30
Ackworth Heritage Group – (last in the month Sept-May) 19:00
Saiyuukai  Karate 19:00 - 21:30

Friday
G-Force Dance Academy 16:00 - 18:00
Saiyuukai Karate 18:00 - 20:00

Saturday
G-Force Dance Academy 08:45


The rooms are available for private functions; meetings etc. please contact the Clerk Mrs Sue Templeman.

The Library - opened following complete refurbishment in July 2004, it is situated at the rear of the building and has full library facilities – computers with Internet facility, books, DVD’s and much more. Opening times are:

Monday 09:00 - 13:00
Tuesday and Thursday 14.00 – 19.00
Saturday 09.00- 13.00

For further information either call at the Library or telephone – 01977 722220.

Playing Fields and Changing Rooms - The Parish Council has responsibility for Brackenhill playing field, Dicky Sykes Lane, Carr Bridge playing field, Barnsley Road and Low Ackworth playing field, Station Road. 

Pitch Hire
Customer Contract
Fee Table

The teams currently authorised to use these facilities are

Ackworth United AFC
Ackworth Juniors
Ackworth Jaguars ARLF
Ackworth Allstars U7's (Brackenhill)

To follow Ackworth United's progress this season click here

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Local Links

• Wakefield MDC
  
  
  
• Jon Trickett MP
  
  
  
• Community Police Team
  
  
  
• Ackworth Allotments Blog
  
  
  
• Ackworth Community Church
  
  
  
• Ackworth School
  
  
  
• G-Force Dance Academy