🌟 We Are Wakefield Quiz Night: A Night of Trivia and Triumph! 🎉

On Tuesday, 30th April, the vibrant community of Wakefield gathered at Hickory’s Smokehouse in Horbury for an exhilarating evening—the We Are Wakefield Quiz Night. Teams from various sectors came together to test their knowledge, compete, eat great food and, of course, have a blast!

The Highlights:

Champion Team:

A massive congratulations to the Community Foundation Wakefield District team! They clinched victory, taking home the coveted trophy and a thrilling £100 Hickory’s Experience. 🏆🔥

Brain-Teasing Rounds:

The competition was fierce! Five rounds of tough questions spanned a variety of subjects—history, pop culture, science, and more. Minds were put to the test, and the energy in the room was electric.

Best Team Name:

Kudos to the Linley & Simpson team for their creative flair! Their team name, “Winner Winner Smokehouse Dinner,” won hearts, laughs and best team name prize. 🍽️🎤

Interim Round Victories:

Wowvi Video, Millennium Support and the We Are Wakefield mixed team secured interim round wins, showcasing their diverse expertise.

Outside In Management aced round 3, while Purple Pebble People & Mint HR combined forces to conquer Round 2.

Collaboration and Camaraderie:

Juice personnel and Travel Counsellors joined forces for an epic showdown in round 5. The spirit of collaboration was alive and well!

The Lambrini Losers taking home a magnum of the finest Italian wine were the combined efforts of Judy Parsons LinkedIn Training, Fiona of Get Ahead VA and Claire & Callum from Prosura!

The Takeaway:

The We Are Wakefield Quiz Night wasn’t just about trivia; it was about building connections, celebrating knowledge, and having a fantastic time. As we raise our glasses to the winning team, we also toast to the camaraderie that makes our community thrive.

Until the next quiz adventure—stay curious, stay connected! 🌐🤝

 

 

 

Please click on the link below to read the latest WAW Newsletter:

https://mailchi.mp/wearewakefield.org.uk/january-2023-newsletter-url-13760308

If you have any special offers or exciting news to share, please email Gillian direct with your information for the next WAW Newsletter on the email below:

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We look forward to hearing from you! 😊

Named after Cridling Park, a tiny hamlet on the edge of Knottingley, Cridling Kombucha is Wakefield’s premier kombucha producer.

Cridling is a fresh, live kombucha made with 100% natural ingredients. Fermented in the midst of natural surroundings, Cridling is produced with nature and sustainability at its foundations.

Cridling kombucha is available in two ranges, the New Traditional Brew and the Premium Honey Range. Both are naturally low in calories and are fermented to their optimum potential, maximising the amount of gut friendly cultures, Polyphenols, antioxidants,  B-vitamins and enzymes. Cridling is rich in compounds that are pre-biotic, pro-biotic and post-biotic, have anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer effects, boosts immunity, anti-viral, anti-fungal, and anti-bacterial, .

At a time when gut health is a very hot topic, where more and more research is proving it’s correlation with brain health, heart health, immunity and hormone balance, why not try drinking Cridling kombucha and see how you feel.

SHS is a unique, survivor-led and professionally informed safeguarding and wellbeing consultancy based in the heart of Yorkshire at the Nostell Priory Estate.   

Formed back in 2018. SHS delivers safeguarding consultancy and face-to-face courses, Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) England Courses, DfE-accredited and approved Senior Mental Health Lead training for schools and colleges, and Mental Health training and policy writing for the work place. Lead by Sarah Henry CEO Sarah works alongside very carefully chosen associates to deliver high impact training to workplaces around mental health. SHS is established as a CPD Centre of Professional excellence and attracts clients from all over the UK. Sarah is also a Reiki Master and offers Reiki healing from the Walled Garden Sanctuary Unit 9. To enquire about a course for your organisation or for a informal discussion please get in touch sarah@sarahhenry.co.uk 07929 053008

Here is a recent testimonial: This was the best training course I’ve ever attended. The subject content (mental health) was very challenging at times, yet Sarah created a space where we felt safe and supported to engage fully with it and share knowledge and experiences. Our wellbeing was at the forefront of her delivery at all times. There were so many helpful links and ideas shared which was very valuable. The pace of delivery was spot on and Sarah noticed when there was a need to adjust the timings of sessions, e.g. when we needed an earlier break than proposed following a particularly sensitive session. I learnt an incredible amount over the course of the two ways, whilst feeling like I was in the middle of a group hug the whole time. Sarah is a fantastic trainer with a genuine knack for supporting her attendees.

Please welcome Emma & Fiona of Linley & Simpson to the We Are Wakefield family.

‘Yorkshire at Heart’ has been the hallmark of Linley & Simpson’s service since founding directors Will Linley and Nick Simpson launched their ‘home-grown’, independent Yorkshire agency more than 25 years ago.

Although they are Yorkshire-wide they are passionate about Wakefield and are keen to be involved with the local community.  They currently have links with Wakefield Street Kitchen and Wakefield Hospice and have also provided football shirts for a local youth team and prizes for other local schools and community groups.

Emma and Fiona have a total of 30 years local Estate Agency experience, with a wealth of knowledge they have seen the Wakefield property market and legislation change significantly over this period.

They provide services to landlords, investors and tenants and guide you through the entire letting process from assisting you to source a buy to let property, helping you organise refurbishment works or compliance checks, arranging viewings, to negotiating tenancy agreements and organising check ins, they do it all.

At Linley & Simpson, they’re not just any letting agent – they strive to be the best letting agent in Wakefield. Their dedicated team are ready to assist you every step of the way.

“If you or anyone you know is a landlord and needs some friendly professional advice then please don’t hesitate to call us. We have some exclusive incentives available to offer members of WAW.”

We are delighted that another of our Supporters have renewed at the same level, please read more below about the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group.

At the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group, they understand that businesses need highly skilled individuals to help them innovate and grow. That is why they offer a range of flexible training and development programmes designed to support your employees’ personal development that are tailored to meet your business needs.
From Apprenticeships in the workplace to part-time adult courses to Higher Education programmes and Distance Learning, they can help you to identify and address your existing and future skills demands. With many possible FREE funding options available and competitive rates, why not take steps to build a better workforce for the future with Heart of Yorkshire Education Group?

Pictured Jagoda Kiedos of Wakefield Wipers Blades (also known as Heyner UK Ltd)

Wakefield Windscreen Wiper Blades – THE BIGGEST SELECTION OF CAR WIPER BLADES IN YORKSHIRE!

We have been a trusted provider of high-quality wiper blades for over 13 years. Situated in the heart of Monckton Road Industrial Estate in Wakefield, our company specialises in offering a comprehensive range of car wiper blades tailored to fit all makes and models of vehicles. Whether it’s for cars, trucks, or commercial vehicles, we pride ourselves on supplying top-notch wipers that ensure clear visibility and safety in all weather conditions.

We offer a FREE fitting service for all wiper blades to ensure that our customers’ wipers are installed correctly for optimal performance and in accordance with the technical requirements of the vehicle. Our dedication to quality and service extends to both the PUBLIC and TRADE sectors. Whether you’re a private vehicle owner, fleet owner, or a professional in the automotive industry – call in and get the best offer for wiper blades in Yorkshire! For over a decade, we have established ourselves as a go-to destination for wiper blades in Wakefield and beyond.

Opening hours: Mon-Sat 8.00-4.30pm, Sat 9.00-1.00pm Our address: Unit 16 Monckton Road Ind. Est WF2 7AL WAKEFIELD info@wakefieldwiperblades.co.uk www.wakefieldwiperblades.co.uk

RV2 Power are the experts in the renewable energy sector.  They provide EV charging design and installation services across the industry with high emphasis on the rapid and ultra-rapid charging stations for clients including Tesla, Applegreen Electric, Equans and Zest. They also offer Solar PV design and installation and Backup Battery Storage together with core commercial electrical installation services. They offer full turn-key solutions across all electrical, solar PV and EV Charging sectors for both commercial and residential. Whatever your power requirements, RV2 can help.

Following on from their success at The Wakefield Business Awards, Tony Simmonds, Director of RV2 Power Ltd said, “RV2 are delighted to become Ambassadors for We Are Wakefield. Claire has created a group of local businesses who share our ethic for trying to keep services local and for doing great work for the people of Wakefield. The group is different from the traditional networking events that we have previously attended. This feels like a natural coming together of like-minded people from across all sectors, whether that be commercial, charitable, or cultural. Nothing is forced it just feels right, something we want to be a part of. We have no expectations of increasing our business, only that we build relationships within the district and hopefully help others along the way. We’re looking forward to seeing what we can achieve together. I hope we can contribute to assisting We Are Wakefield and the wider WAW community.”

 

Formed in 2017 Certus Construction Group is a family-owned, regional construction company. They cover Yorkshire, Lincolnshire, Nottingham and Derbyshire. They have experience working with Local Authorities, Housing Associations, loss adjustors & insurance companies, main contractors and private developers in the domestic, residential, public and commercial sectors. They are CHAS accredited Principal Building Contractors and have in place an extensive materials supply chain and along with their directly employed trades workforce a network of approved specialist sub-contractors.

 

The Wakefield Grammar School Foundation numbers amongst the country’s leading families of independent day schools.  There are three schools within the Foundation: Wakefield Grammar Pre-Preparatory School, Wakefield Girls’ High School and Queen Elizabeth Grammar School (for boys) which educate over 1700 students,aged 3 to 18.  An education at each is different in many ways but united by a guiding ethos, The Wakefield Way.  The Wakefield Way is to provide an education in a supportive, engaging and inclusive environment that inspires individuals to develop their abilities, strengthen their character and fulfil their potential. The Foundation schools are recognised as the top performing schools in Wakefield by The Good Schools Guide and rank within the top 10 northern independent schools by The Times.  The schools operate on a campus which includes a mix of historic and modern buildings and extensive sports fields situated in Wakefield, ideally located to the M1 and train station.