WHAT’S INSIDE Dear residents and visitors, Building on Brilliance 4 Our Year is now in full swing! As the days grow Moments of Wonder: Summer 9 warmer, I do hope you’ve had a chance to experience Moving Festival 16 some of it already and are planning to enjoy a lot more! Our festivals programme continues, bigger and better Nurture & Nourish 20 than ever before, so join me as we celebrate Pontefract The Hatchling 22 Liquorice Festival and Light Up, but also incredible moments of wonder with The Hatchling in August! Crossings & Gateways 24 Our Heritage, Our Stories 26 Keep your eyes wide open as art and cultural experiences pop up all over the district and listen out Moments of Wonder: Winter 30 as stories about the places we call home are shared and our heritage celebrated. Stay active by exploring Key to the North 37 new parts of our district and visit all your favourite Culture in our Community 38 attractions who are hosting a full programme of exhibitions, workshops, concerts and activities Our Year to Volunteer 42 throughout the second half of the year. Our Sponsors 43 This edition of Doorstep Discoveries will take us all the way through summer to Halloween and Christmas, To find out about all the and as we wrap up Our Year, I truly hope you will have amazing things happening all taken a chance to experience something new – right on across Our Year, follow us at: your doorstep. I can’t wait to see you there! Best wishes, ouryear2024.co.uk Cllr Michelle Collins @OurYear2024 All information correct at time of publication, please check ahead before travelling. Some events may require booking.