Freshly Squeezed Dramtic Arts

24/06/2026

23/06/2026

NEW FUNDING ALERT!

We are now accepting applications for our latest funding opportunity: Healthy and Sustainable Communities Grants.

Grants are available for VCSE organisations working in Knottingley and Ferrybridge to fund projects that improve physical or mental health for residents of all ages.

To find out more and apply, visit the Gateway website (link🔗in comments).

We are running two online information sessions about the grants - each will last an hour and you only need attend one:
💜Tuesday 7 July, 1pm
💜Wednesday 8 July, 5.30pm

Email [email protected] to book your place.

This funding comes from Wakefield Council and is being channelled using the Community Investment Gateway. If you would like to apply for a grant and are not yet a member of the Gateway, get in touch on [email protected]

21/06/2026

Having fun with Improvisation is key to allowing your child’s imagination to soar!!!

20/06/2026

Oh the fun!!!!

20/06/2026

Two Households Clash!

16/06/2026

These guys are so helpful!!

New funding! This month's roundup has 11 great opportunities open to organisations and groups in the district 🙌

Here's a rundown of what's in your member update:

1. Open Access Youth Provision Grant from Community Investment Gateway
2. Active Travel Fund from West Yorkshire Combined Authority
3. Early Years Parenting Fund from Henry Smith Foundation
4. Mayor's Safer Communities Fund from West Yorkshire Combined Authority
5. Local Community Fund from cardfactory Foundation
6. Network Rail Community Tree Planting Fund from The Tree Council
7. History in the Making Grants from Historic England
8. Creative Education & Creative Communities Grants from The Hugo Burge Foundation
9. Small Grants from Prosper Wakefield Ltd
10. Awards For All from The National Lottery Community Fund - funding masterclass on in July
11. Community Action and Research Engagement Grants Tier 1 from HDRC Wakefield

Find details on these funds and more on our website 🔍

Nova is a charity that supports voluntary, community and social enterprise organisations in the district - including with all things funding! Regular funding roundups straight to your inbox are one benefit of our free membership, so if you've not joined yet, why not complete the short application today 🌟

11/06/2026

10/06/2026

We're hiring for a new role: Communications Officer 🌟

Nova is a small Wakefield-based charity that supports community groups, charities and social enterprises in the local area. We do this through specialist advice, networks, funding and as a trusted source of information – that’s where you could come in.

We’re looking for someone to join our friendly and collaborative team. Someone that can get the right information to the right people so that local Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise organisations get the support they need to thrive.

It’s a brilliant way to use your creative skills to make a difference 🙌

Apply by 5 July 2026 🔗 link to our website in the comments.

29/05/2026

Oooh this will be wonderful

☀️ UNDER THE SUN ☀️

In 2019, beneath Luke Jerram Studio's gorgeous 𝗠𝘂𝘀𝗲𝘂𝗺 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗼𝗼𝗻 at what is now WX Wakefield, we shared the story of Alvi: a gay teenager who had been kicked out by his mum and who, with help from a kindly nurse and the otherworldly Man in the Moon, found hope again.

This summer, beneath Luke Jerram's 𝗛𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗼𝘀, we're incredibly grateful to WX and Wakefield Council as we return for the next chapter of Alvi's story.

Ten years have passed. Alvi has found love and is preparing for his wedding day. There's just one problem: he wants his mum there.

When a misunderstanding reopens old wounds in their fragile relationship, can they find their way back to each other in time for Alvi's special day?

☀️ 𝗣𝗘𝗥𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗠𝗔𝗡𝗖𝗘 𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗘𝗦 & 𝗧𝗜𝗠𝗘𝗦 ☀️

𝗧𝘂𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟭𝟴 𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁
2:30pm–3:30pm
SEND-Friendly Matinee

Saturday 𝟮𝟮 𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁
3:00pm–4:00pm
Family Matinee

Saturday 𝟮𝟮 𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗗𝗼𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗕𝗶𝗹𝗹
7:00pm–7:30pm
Special Guests: Yew Tree Youth Theatre

7:50pm–8:50pm
Under the Sun

📍 Union Street, Wakefield, WF1 3AD
🎟️ Tickets: £5
👉 Booking link in the comments

Over the coming weeks we'll be sharing more about the show and the people bringing it to life.

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