Have a Happy Halloween ................ and a Safe Bonfire Night
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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Making a difference in Stanley!
We are a community of friendly, passionate people working together to improve our local area. Whether it's organising events, fundraising, or making positive changes, there's something for everyone to get involved in.
You can give as much or as little time as you like-every contribution counts and even earn Citizen Coins to spend in Wakefield. Click here to find out more.​
Lodge your objections to the proposed Industrial Development of Land South of Castle Gate, Stanley.
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To find out more about the Planning Applications at Castle Gate, please review the details and lodge your own objections at the Wakefield Council Planning page.
To find out more about what local residents are saying and offer your own comments, please check out our Facebook site.
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Note: Cllrs Lynn Masterman, Matthew Morley and Jack Hemingway are lending their support and formally objecting to the proposed Industrial Development. See Jack's post at https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1AJbrVEZWg/
What's happening next?
​​Santa comes to town
Santa Claus is checking his list to see who has been naughty and who has been nice. On his global travels he will be making brief stop offs at . . .
​Outwood
​Tuesday 2nd December 2025.
Outwood Memorial Hall, 1-2 Victoria Street, Outwood, from 17:00 - 19:00​​​.​
Stanley
​Wednesday 3rd December 2025.
Stanley Community Centre, Lake Lock Road, Stanley, from 17-00 - 19:00.
Santa arrives on his sleigh down Lake Lock Road around 17:30.
Lots of local community groups and stalls will be there, including the SRG with our "Wine or Water" game and a new game for the children this year, "Find the Christmas Pudding".
There will be a free children's ride and candyfloss - Every child gets a Selection Box and the chance to see Santa.
​​The Annual Spectacular Gala 2026 - A date for your Diary
The date for our Annual Gala has now been set as 1st August 2026 between 12:00 and 16:00 and will be held once more at Stanley St' Peters Church. We have already started securing stalls and activity providers, both old and new, for the event. More details will be provided nearer the time
​In the meanwhile, you can find out more about the 2025 Gala by going to our Gala page.
Recent Event(s)
​​The Annual Flower, Vegetable & Baking Show 2025
Our Annual Flower, Vegetable and Baking Show ran alongside the Stanley Gala with numerous entries and Trophies, Prizes and Rosettes with Best in Show awarded
To find out more please go to our Vegetable, Flower, Cake & Craft Show page.
SRG Meetings
The Stanley Residents Group hold regular meetings to discuss and organise upcoming events as well as any matters arising within the Stanley area. If you are interested in helping out in the SRG, then please feel free to come along to one of our meetings and discover what's going on.
Next Meeting(s): ​
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14/01/26 - SRG AGM at The Wheatsheaf -19:00 - venue TBC
For security purposes, Minutes of Meetings are restricted to SRG members participating in the group.​