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Charity football match brings Crofton together
The Sidings hosted a charity football match on Sunday 2 August, with patrons and staff from The Royal Oak taking on Crofton Juniors AFC.
Crofton Juniors AFC finished the match with a 2–0 victory, but the day was about far more than the final score. Players, supporters and local families came together to raise money for two worthwhile causes.
After the match, everyone headed back to The Royal Oak for chilli, nachos and hot dogs. Money raised was split between Yorkshire Rescue and Crofton Juniors AFC—supporting rescue dogs in need and helping grassroots football thrive in our village.
The match was also part of the build-up to The Royal Oak’s third annual Dog Show & Fun Day, taking place on Sunday 13 September from 12pm–5pm.
See the Dog Show on What’s On →Final score
The Royal Oak 0–2 Crofton Juniors AFC
A great community day supporting rescue dogs and grassroots football.
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Speeding concerns reported
Residents have reported concerns about speeding cars and a high-powered electric motorbike being ridden recklessly through the village.
The Parish Council believes details of the vehicles involved have been passed to West Yorkshire Police.
Read Parish Council updates →Grass verges, hedges and village signs
District councillors have asked for Crofton’s village signs to be cleaned or renewed. Some highway verges and road edges have now been tidied, although a number of routes still require attention.
Other reported concerns include overhanging branches, overgrown hedges that obscure drivers’ views and overflowing litter bins.
Concerns raised about Brand Hill
A resident has raised concerns about drainage ditches overgrown with brambles behind the Brand Hill area.
The area is also said to be attracting vermin. The matter is due to be passed to Wakefield Council.
Two parish councillors stand down
Crofton Parish Council has recorded the resignations of Rob Elson, known locally as “Bob the Litter Picker”, and Simon Bennett.
Simon served as a parish councillor for more than 31 years and was a founder member of The Sidings facility. The council thanked both men for their service to the village.
New village volunteering guide
Find ways to help Crofton Youth Club, LIVE Crofton, local family activities, the Food Bank, Uniform Bank, Scouts, sports clubs and litter-picking projects.
Find a volunteer opportunity →Health and local services
Information from organisations serving the Crofton community.
Behind the reception desk
Crofton and Sharlston Medical Practice has explained how its reception team helps patients access the most appropriate care.
When receptionists ask why an appointment is needed, they are not being nosy or trying to stop someone from seeing a GP. They are trained to ask suitable questions so they can direct patients safely and confidentially to the right healthcare professional.
Depending on a patient’s needs, they may be seen more quickly by a practice nurse, paramedic, mental-health practitioner or another member of the clinical team.
Written 9 August 2026Please treat staff with kindness
Receptionists do not make clinical decisions or determine how many appointments are available.
The practice asks patients to treat staff with kindness, patience and respect while they work to help everyone receive appropriate care.
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Visit West Yorkshire Community AlertCrofton Youth Club
The Youth Club is closed during the August holidays and is expected to reopen on Friday 4 September.
Follow Crofton Youth ClubFriendship Group
From September, the Friendship Group will meet on Tuesdays instead of Thursdays at Crofton Working Men’s Club, Slack Lane.
Sessions run from 12.30pm until 2pm. Planned dates include 8 September, 6 October and 3 November, followed by a Christmas party on 1 December.
Hare Park allotments
Yorkshire Water reported excessive water use after taps were apparently left running by people who were not allotment holders.
Some spurs will be removed and locks fitted to taps to help reduce unnecessary water use.
Old Library car park
Crofton Parish Council plans to commission a contractor to repaint the car park markings. Visitors are asked to respect the marked disability zones.
Christmas displays
Work is under way to secure Crofton’s Christmas light displays and investigate new lights for the village Christmas tree. Planning for the December switch-on event has also begun.
Parish cemetery plots
Families are asked to keep items within the boundaries of their cremation plots. The council will request the removal of items encroaching on neighbouring plots or appearing to have been abandoned.
West Yorkshire History Centre
The free Wakefield attraction has exhibitions, children’s learning activities, conservation work and public computers offering free access to ancestry resources.
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