Stanley Gala 2026
Welcome to Stanley Residents' Group
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. To find out more visit the About Us 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. For security purposes, Minutes of Meetings are restricted to SRG members participating in the group.
Next SRG Meeting(s):
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TBC
What's happening next?
Best in Show 2026 - Schedules and Classes now available
The Best in Show will take place along side the Annual Gala on 1st August 2026 from 12:00 to 16:00 at Stanley St' Peters Church Centre. Schedules and Classes have now been finalised and are available to view. To find out how to take part and more ,click on the Trophy or pick up a leaflet from Stanley Library. Note: Registration Deadline is MONDAY 27 JULY
Stanley Library is holding special Craft Sessions at the Library in July that mirror some of SRG’s Best in Show JUNIOR classes - see Stanley Library for more details.
A painting / drawing
Saturday 11th July 10 – 12 noon
Miniature garden including cress
Saturday 18th July 10 – 12 noon
1 painted rock / pebble
Saturday 25th July 10 – 12 noon
1 fruit & / or vegetable animal
Thursday 30th July 2 – 3 pm
Best in Show JUNIORS : Library Craft Session
Stanley Residents' Group - Annual Gala 2026
Saturday 1st August 2026 12:00 - 16:00
St' Peter's Church Centre Lake Lock Road Stanley, WF3 4HW
Stalls, Entertainment & Refreshments
FREE: Face Painting - Bouncy Castle – Magician
Click on any of the images to find out more
RAFFLE TICKETS are on Sale NOW from The Wheatsheaf Pub and Stanley Fish & Chip Shop
Stanley Residents' Group - Annual Scarecrow Trail
Saturday 22nd - Sunday 30th August 2026
There are prizes to be won for the Scarecrow with the most votes!
Group / Business entries
The Scarecrow Trophy
Individual / Family entries
1st £50 2nd £30 3rd £20
The quality of entries gets better every year, and your creativity is always a delight to see.
£2 to register your Scarecrow entry / £1 for a Scarecrow Trail Map and voting slip
All money raised goes back into the village to support Stanley Residents' Group projects
Click on the Scarecrows to find out more
Nordic Walking at Stanley Ferry
Walks are available every Tuesday evening starting at 18:15 prompt
Meet in the top Car Park of the Stanley Ferry Pub - WF3 4LT
Sessions run from April till September.
It is FREE with Nordic poles provided on the day.
Click on the Nordic Walk images for further information about walking groups around the Wakefield District.
Hanging Baskets
Unfortunately we will not be having any hanging baskets in 2026.
To find out more click on the picture of the Hanging Basket.
Recent Event(s)
Kingsland School - Flowerbed makeover June 2026!
Stanley Residents Group Volunteers have worked hard over the last few days giving a bit of a makeover to the old grow beds outside Kingsland School up past BottomBoat.
They do need a full refurb (which we can’t handle alone) but they should look much better this summer with a little facelift and give a nice welcome to Stanley for students and staff and also passing traffic. 🌸🌺🌻🌼
HUGE thanks to Peter and Denise who live locally, for their graft and commitment 👏👏👏 massive respect to you both. ♥️
Kingsland School - Flowerbed update July 2026 - see how they've grown!
Stanley Heritage Trail - Easter Egg Hunt - ANSWERS
The Stanley Heritage Trail - Easter Egg Hunt took place from Mon 30th Mar to Fri 10th Apr. We hope everyone who participated had fun and discovered a little bit more about Stanley's great history. For those who didn't make to the prize giveaway on Sat 11th Apr, click on the yellow and purple spotted egg to see the answers.
Sunflowers
The "Let's make Stanley Sunny" Challenge
The SRG are promoting a "Summery Sunflower Stanley" for 2026.
For more details, click What, Why, When and Where
To view events from previous years select the "SRG Events" or "Archive" options from the main menu.