Two ground-breaking Quaker projects in Pontefract, West Yorkshire

The project which was about helping reluctant school attenders involved building a centre, and then organising activities within it. Over the years the project changed, but the building is still there and is known as Pontefract Family Centre.

The project which involved working with people on probation, developed a scheme whereby a couple of houses were available. People who had been released from prison, would live in these houses for a specific amount of time, learning to look after themselves again, and they could also go to the probation centre for support, for social contact, and to meet their probation officers.

Pontefract Quaker Meeting was heavily involved in both projects. After hearing about the projects, we will walk back to the Meeting House, and have refreshments.

Timings

Sunday 20 September:

1300

Location & directions

Quaker Burial Ground, Harropwell Lane, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 1QY

Directions:

From Jubilee Way, turn left, and continue straight ahead. Take the first right, after the turning to Pontefract Hospital. This is Harropwell Lane. It's quite narrow. The Quaker Burial Ground is at the top of this lane, on the right hand side. Coming from Knottingley, keep on the main road (A645). After passing the old Parish Church on your right, the road gently rises uphill, and you will come to a set of traffic lights. Go through the traffic lights and take the left turn immediately after the traffic lights. This is Harropwell Lane.

Contact on day:

Lynda Storey

Telephone number:

+447906182439

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking preferred

Booking conditions:

If you haven't been able to pre-book, just turn up on the day. We will be delighted to see you! Whilst we anticipate the main event will take an hour, the walk up to the Meeting House and refreshments will add another hour, but this is optional.

Booking contact name:

Lynda Storey

Booking telephone number:

+447906182430

Booking email:

[email protected]

Accessibility details

Harropwell Lane is reasonably accessible by wheelchair, although it should be noted that the first part of the lane is downhill. Pontefract Meeting House is fully accessible by wheelchair. There are toilets in the Meeting House, one of which is accessible. There are no toilet facilities available in Harropwell Lane.

Additional information

Max number of people:

12

Estimated duration:

1 hour(s)

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