It was here that the first British coaldust experiments took place during 1908 and 1909, conducted by W. E. Garforth, manager of the colliery and president of the Mining Association of Great Britain.

Today people are either employed in neighbouring towns and cities, or on the Wakefield Europort's 'Tuscany Park' industrial estate which has been developed over recent decades.

The Brig is owned by the registered charity called Altofts Community & Sports Foundation Ltd.

The Brig hosts an annual summer gala to promote local talent and community groups.

Altofts Community Sports Club and playing fields provide for cricket, football and bowls.

[3] Altofts AFC, which was founded in the 1890s, plays in the West Yorkshire Association Football League.