The Friends of CHaT Parks will be holding a car boot sale on Sunday May 17th, Sunday June 14th, July 19 and September 6th, weather permitting.
The car boot sales run from 7am for sellers and 8am – 12 noon 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/car sideways. 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) and the postcode is WF2 8DY. Exit onto Park Avenue. Items for sale should be second-hand. No knives or weapons. See you there!
Volunteers to help setting up the pitches, helping with parking and general assistance.
News
Clocks “spring forward” this weekend
Don’t forget that the clocks go forward this weekend. The clock change happens at 01:00 GMT on 29 March 2026, when we will change to British Summer Time (BST), which is also known as Daylight Saving Time (DST).
Springtime in the Secret Garden
Even when the sky is overcast the cheerful daffodils in the Secret Garden are such a pleasure to see. Thanks to the hard work of the volunteers the garden and the pond are looking great.
Spring in the Park
When the sun shines there’s nothing nicer than a stroll in the Park. Or if you’re feeling energetic playing tennis or using the trim trail or maybe just find a bench, sit down and enjoy the sun on your face.
Open Meeting Reminder
Just a reminder that the Friends of CHaT Parks Open Meeting is tomorrow evening – Thursday 12th February in the meeting room at the Holmfield at 7pm. Our chairman Ian Deighton will talk about the progress of projects and events in the Park and there will be the opportunity to discuss future work etc. This meeting is open for everyone so come along and see what’s happening in our Park.
Friends of CHaT Parks Open Evening 2026
The Friends of CHaT Parks are holding a meeting in public at Holmfield House on Thursday 12 February at 7pm to give an update on projects in Thornes, Clarence and Holmfield Parks and also have a discussion on the final draft of the forthcoming Management Plan. If you wish to know where we are with some of the key areas such as the Conservatory or the Rose Garden or if you wish to know more about the Parks Management Plan, come along on Thursday evening, everyone welcome.
Thornes Park hosts events 2026
Cancer Research UK Race for Life
Cancer Research UK Race for Life will be held in Thornes Park on Saturday June 13 and is open to all ages and abilities. More information about the event at:
https://raceforlife.cancerresearchuk.org/
Wakefield Hospice 10k
The annual Wakefield Hospice 10k, 5k and 1k Fun Run will be held in Thornes Park on March 22nd.
More information about this event at:
https://www.wakefieldhospice.org/support-us/events/wakefield10k/
Happy New Year 2026!
Wishing you all a very happy New Year from the Friends of CHaT Parks.
Christmas Greetings 2025
The Friends of CHaT Parks would like to wish you all a very happy Christmas and a peaceful New Year.
Winter in the Park
When you take a walk in the Park there’s always something to see and enjoy. Now the leaves have gone there are some beautiful trees and still some brave flowers showing. So wrap up warm and take a walk!
