Wakefield BID

@wakefieldbid

Wakefield BID is a organisation working together to improve Wakefield as a place to shop, relax and work.
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Something exciting is happening in Wakefield this weekend! 🎭 @trinitywalk is hosting two packed days of cosplay fun on 9 & 10 May, with superheroes, Star Wars characters, Paddington, a giant panda, free face painting and crafts. What a way to spend the weekend!
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10 days ago
🐾 What a day for Paws in the City! 🐾 Wakefield was packed with four-legged friends this weekend — and you all absolutely showed up 🩷 A huge congratulations to our category winners - Full announcements coming shortly! Big thanks to our city centre businesses who sponsored each category and helped bring the day to life 🏙️ 🐕 Loved having your dog in the city? There are plenty of dog-friendly spots to explore all year round 📸 Here’s a little look back at the day… @rspcaleedswakefieldanddistrict
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14 days ago
Heading into the city centre today? 👀 🛋️ The Big Pink Sofa is back out for Paws in the City 🐾 🐶 Bring your dog 💬 Grab a seat 📍 Outside Wakefield Cathedral (Northgate) ⏰ From 10am Come and say hello 👋
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15 days ago
🐾 Planning to enter your pup today? Here’s your running order… 👀 Our Paws in the City Dog Show, delivered in partnership with @rspcaleedswakefieldanddistrict and supported by businesses across Wakefield city centre, is packed with categories throughout the day 🐶👇 🐾 11:00 – Dog the Judge Wants to Take Home (sponsored by @haystravel ) 🐾 11:20 – Fluffiest Dog (sponsored by @pandamamiwakefield ) 🐾 11:40 – Best Junior Handler (sponsored by @cafe.19_wakefield ) 🐾 12:00 – Waggiest Tail (sponsored by @askhambryancollegewakefield ) 🐾 12:20 – Most Handsome Fella (sponsored by @rusticoitalianrestaurant ) 🐾 12:40 – Prettiest Girl (sponsored by @woolnstuff 🐾 13:00 – Cutest Puppy (sponsored by @nellsnaturalrawfood ) 🐾 13:20 – Golden Oldie (sponsored by Meridian Health & Social Care) 🐾 13:40 – Most Appealing Eyes (sponsored by @specsavers ) 🐾 14:00 – Best Rescue Dog (sponsored by @trinitywalk ) 🐾 14:20 – Best Sausage Catcher (sponsored by @moccamoocho ) 🐾 4:40 – Best in Show (sponsored by @trinitywalk ) 📍 Outside Wakefield Cathedral (Northgate) ⏰ From 10am Please note: timings are approximate Which category suits your dog best? 👀
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15 days ago
🛋️ The Big Pink Sofa… ON TOUR! Today we took it to Trinity Walk and spent time chatting with businesses and the public alongside ShopSafe and Urban Spark. No scripts. No set agenda. Just real conversations about Wakefield city centre 💬 This is what it’s all about – showing up, listening, and making space for people to have their say. More stops coming soon… (like VERY SOON 👀)
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16 days ago
Ey up Wakefield 👋 We’re taking the Big Pink Sofa out into the city… and you’re invited to take a seat. No agenda, no pressure - just real conversations about Wakefield with the people shaping it. Got an idea? Something you’d change? Or just fancy a chat? We’ll also have local partners on hand to talk about things like city centre safety - if that’s on your mind. 🗓 Friday 1 May ⏰ 11am – 3pm 📍 Trinity Walk Pop by for 2 minutes or stay for 10 - we’re all ears 💬
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22 days ago
Something’s happening in Wakefield 👀 We kicked off our BID Think Tank sessions at Trinity Walk and it was brilliant to see so many businesses in the room - sharing ideas, having honest conversations, and playing a real part in shaping what comes next for the city centre 🙌 This is what it’s all about… people coming together, backing each other, and building something better for Wakefield 💛 More conversations to come with our evening and night-time businesses later today. #Wakefield #WakefieldCityCentre #SupportLocal #WakefieldBID
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24 days ago
We’re expecting some serious competition for this one 👀 Is your dog Wakefield's fluffiest dog? 🐶 Enter them for Paws in the City and see if they take the crown 👑 Other categories include: 😎 Most Handsome Fella 🌟 Golden Oldie 🎭 Best Trick Tag someone who should enter their dog ! #PawsInTheCity #WakefieldDogs #DogShow #Wakefield
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24 days ago
@tanerife turns 5 today 🎉 So we kept it local… picking up a few treats from @hauswakefield and delivering them across the city 👏 Two great businesses, one city 💛 If you’re heading into Wakefield today, pop in and show them some love 👇
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25 days ago
Say less… we’ve been convinced 👀🍦 @bakesbyvanillabean on Wood Street delivering exactly what we needed today ✨
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26 days ago
We want to see your best pals ahead of Paws in the City 🐶🐾 Take a selfie with your dog and tag @WakefieldBID to be featured - we’ll be sharing our favourites in the lead up to the event 👀 Let’s see Wakefield’s finest… #Wakefield #DogLovers #PawsInTheCity #WakefieldBID
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27 days ago
Is your dog Wakefield’s most handsome fella? 😎 Think they’ve got what it takes? Enter your dog for Paws in the City, this may 🐾 We’ll also be crowning winners for: 🐶 Fluffiest Dog 💖 Prettiest Girl 🏆 Best Rescue ...and more! Tag someone who thinks their dog would win this 👀 #PawsInTheCity #WakefieldDogs #DogShow #Wakefield
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29 days ago