Pontefract Market - Trading since 1257 AD. Discover this bustling gourmet's paradise in Pontefract. Pontefract Market is stacked with a range of fresh and organic produce including fruit, veg, meat and cheese, as well as condiments, baked treats and delicious street food. There's a wide selection of fantastic specialist ingredients and indulgent treats to take home, as well as plenty of stalls where you can grab a quick and tasty lunch, a beer or even Champagne and pâté de foie gras. Pontefract Market leads the way. It’s innovative management and desire to attract the best traders from across England has seen it expand from its historic market place throughout the streets of the town centre’s pedestrianised and leafy conservation area. The market is supported by Pontefract’s inspirational parking policy which allows free parking in all public car parks and at the roadside every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday for up to 2hrs. This initiative is part of the town’s ‘Respect The Potential’ project and run in partnership with its European twin town of Bordeaux: France. (The birth place of Richard II who died at Pontefract) Both town’s commemorated Richard II life with the unveiling of grand statues at key locations in each town on St Valentine’s Day (the day of Richard death). Pontefract hosts a special international market every St Valentines Day to mark the occasion and also celebrate another Frenchman’s link with the town: Charles Duke Of Orléans was a prisoner at Pontefract. He is also credited with writing the worlds first Valentines poem on a card posted back to France from a post office on Love Lane. Pontefract market celebrates its birthday every year in July with a month long programme of cultural events throughout its streets, public houses and in its bustling Town Hall and, sees thousands of people attend a series of A Class race meetings across each week of the month including the Key To The North Stakes which is renown as Europe’s longest horse race and sponsored by Mercedes Benz. A spokesman from the German car manufacturer said “Pontefract is a great place for us to represent our brand. It has a wonderful geographic location, that’s allowed us to join our German friends from Haribo and establish a state of the art group of factories making boot liners and glove compartment latches. We love the market, particularly the Bratwurst sold by Sophie Scholl who is from Forchtenberg. We aim to get around the issue of Brexit with our Panzer division and continue to forge a home here in the Key To The North” This year the market is 761 years old. A train service second to none feeds the town’s three stations, with a regular and affordable National Train Service direct from Leeds, York, Sheffield and London. Tap’in X

Fancy taking a stall at Pontefract? Here’s a bit about licensing: https://www.gov.uk/market-stall-licence Become a trader: http://www.wakefield.gov.uk/markets/become-trader Tap’in X

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Happy Saturday everyone. Here’s Men without Hats. Tap’in X

“You can’t bring that in here Mrs” We said. She said “What?” We said “That attitude” She said “What attitude?” We said “That hand on the hip, it’s all or nothing and I’ll sort it out attitude” She said “Why?” We said “We’ve got a DJ, a record selector, a gang of women with boxes full’o records and men without hats who can play” She said “fair enough, I only wanted a pint and a bacca” We said “Liquorice papers?” She said “Of course” We said “Nice and, let her in with a nod. Don’t get carried away” She said “I won’t. I’m only having one” We said “See you inside” She said “Yeah, see you inside, what’s playing” We said “Bobby Bland his California album” She said “Nice. I’ve got the French pressing” We said “Good wax” and moved on in through the door. Happy Friday everyone. Tap’in X

THE DUKE OF MILAN celebrates GUINNESS THE DUKE OF MILAN hosts a celebration of everyone’s favourite Irish tipple – GUINNESS. Michelin star chef, GARY PICKLES is providing the food and CHRIS DYSON and PADDY HEFFRON will be performing some authentic Irish music. And if that isn’t enough your first PINT OF GUINESS IS FREE! Spaces are limited in The Duke of Milan to 15 places only – book now to avoid disappointment. Tickets £10

The Camel’s Toe Comedy Club presents LEE LARD Unplugged! The wonderful LEE LARD opens up the very first CAMEL’S TOE COMEDY CLUB here at The Tap. LEE LARD is UNPLUGGED tonight as he performs his very own original material. Not to be missed. TICKETS £10

THE DUKE OF MILAN presents an evening with DR.BRIAN LEWIS & DANTE GABRIEL ROSSETTI DR BRIAN LEWIS is with us to discuss the life and works of pre-raphaelite artist DANTE GABRIEL ROSSETTI. It promises to be a fascinating evening – it’s free entry and limited to 15 souls only. FREE EVENT.

VALENTINE’S DAY AT THE DUKE OF MILAN The world’s oldest know Valentine’s card was a poem was written by Charles Duke of Orleans in 1415 to his wife while he was imprisoned in the Tower of London following his capture at the Battle of Agincourt. Charles was also incarcerated in Pontefract Castle and is the grandson of The Duke of Milan. There will be a reading and performance by Gareth Dickinson and food provided for your culinary delight by Michelin star chef, Gary Pickles. Places are limited to 14 souls only. For lovers and romantics it’s the perfect way to spend an intimate Valentine’s evening. PLEASE ADVISE OF DIETARY REQUIREMENTS. Tickets £10

REV’S FRIDAY NIGHT VINYL SESSION – RHYTHM & BLUES. REV is gonna be playing some of his Rhythm & Blues vinyl records on Friday night. Otis Redding, Aretha Franklin, Ann Peebles, Magic Sam, Howlin’ Wolf, Muddy Waters, Junior Wells, Big Joe Turner, Etta James and, of course, the mighty Bo Diddley will all be featured alongside many other R&B greats. Some of the finest sounds ever recorded on this or any other planet. Free Event

We’re going all out comedy with a monthly presentation... Tickets: https://www.tappontefract.uk/whats-happening/the-camels-toe-comedy-club-presents-lee-lard-unplugged/#buy-tickets-now Tap’in X

The Perils Of Penelope Pitstop!! Happy Sunday everyone. Tap’in X