Welcome to Stanley Residents' Group Website
Who are we?
The Stanley Residents' Group volunteers work together to improve our local environment, to bring people together, and to help address local concerns or issues within Stanley, Wakefield, UK.
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Read more about the group and our projects here.
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Following the 2024 Stanley Gala
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Hello everyone,
Stanley Residents Group volunteers would like to thank all those who supported the Gala. The stallholders, Stanley Starlights for their 2 marvellous performances and Muddy Paws for the Dog Show, all the special guests and judges, Clark's Brewery for providing some of the drinks for the Beer Tent and all of those people who gave us the biggest Raffle prize list we have ever had! The Best in Show was a little smaller this year but no less appreciated by those who participated and provided some magnificent exhibits.
But most of all, thank you to all of you who came to support on the day, we think, all round it has been the best ever Gala, raising over £3000, all to be poured back into the village one way or another.
A very exhausting day but well worth it.
We try very hard to provide something for all ages with our events and projects throughout the year - Flower beds and pots, Hanging Baskets, a free Orchard and vegetable space, free Entertainment at the Gala for the kids, maps and info boards for the Heritage Trail, cash prizes for the Raffle, Veg Show and Scarecrow Trail. And we love to do it but our volunteer numbers are dwindling and whilst we still have ideas, motivation and enthusiasm, we find ourselves becoming less able to fulfil what we would like to offer.
We desperately need extra pairs of hands in all areas - from Committee members, organising and grafting, down to weeding and just attending meetings. We would hate to have to choose which things we can provide and which would have to be shelved for lack of manpower.
PLEASE consider joining us no matter how much or little time you can offer, regardless of your abilities. More hands make lighter work all around and there's always something you'll be able to help with.
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Best wishes from the volunteers at Stanley Residents Group.
Scarecrow Festival 2024
The Scarecrow Festival runs from SATURDAY the 24th of AUGUST to SUNDAY the 1st of SEPTEMBER.
The votes from the Trail have been counted and the winners have been announced... (see the page for full details)
CLICK HERE to go to the Scarecrow Festival 2024 page.​
Stanley Gala Raffle
Following the great success of this year's Stanley Gala, click below for the raffle prize winners!
Grand Raffle Prize Winners
Community Orchard Official Opening!
Our Community Orchard is now OFFICIALLY up and running following the opening event!
We thank Councillor Jack Hemingway for performing this task and for his opening speech. We also thank Roger Parkinson from Tree Wardens Wakefield for his illuminating speech on how we are tackling climate change issues locally. Over 50 people attended the event and the children had a fun time completing a Nature Bingo Card, dancing among the trees with bells and streamers, seeing how trees breathe and picnicking on the grass.
Last but by no means least we especially want to thank our local Mural Artist, Lyndsey Tomlinson for her magnificent achievement depicting the history of the site and colourful mural on the original bridge wall. It truly is an asset to the Orchard and to the village, many, many thanks Lyndsey.
All Fruit and Veg is available to pick and take home if it is ready to be eaten and anyone who would like to get involved with the orchard and growing up there will be more than welcome, just send us a message.
Thank you.
