Archive for the “Wakefield” category
Yorkshire Sculpture Park
The Yorkshire Sculpture Park is an open-air gallery in West Bretton near Wakefield in West Yorkshire, England, showing work by British and international artists, including Henry Moore and Barbara Hepworth.
Yew Tree Youth Theatre
Yew Tree Youth Theatre is a professional arts organisation. They do training, workshops, performances and films. They specialise in partnership working and creating projects. They offer the opportunity for individuals to meet weekly to develop skills, confidence and self-esteem.
Wakefield Riding for the Disabled Association (WRDA)
Wakefield RDA provides horse riding to improve the health and wellbeing of people with disabilities in the Wakefield District.
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Well Women Centre
The Well Women Centre offers women-only services and provides a holistic, non-medical approach to women’s health and wellbeing. Their services include counselling therapies, self-development and wellbeing groups and courses and much more.
The Hepworth Wakefield
Named after Barbara Hepworth, one of the most important artists of the 20th century who was born and brought up in Wakefield, the gallery presents major exhibitions of the best international modern and contemporary art and has dedicated galleries exploring Hepworth’s art and working process.
The Art House
The Art House provides time, space and support for artists and associates to develop their critical practice and professional careers. Everyone is welcome to experience contemporary visual art and learn about the practice of being an artist through a year-round programme of exhibitions and events. Alongside an accessible …
SYNAPSE- fresh connections in mental health
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Senior Citizens Support Group- Horbury
The Group is a non-profit organisation run by the members for the members. The aim of the Group is to provide at least one form of activity or event every week and make sure those members have something to look forward to at all times.
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Refugee and Asylum Seekers Advocacy (RASA)
RASA is a Wakefield-based advocacy project specifically aimed at refugees and asylum seekers. They can help you to understand the legal implications, settle into a community, and appreciate the social benefits of resettlement in the Wakefield District.
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Pontefract Family Centre
Pontefract Family Centre was started in 1982 to give people with learning disabilities a safe, stimulating and welcoming place to go. Their mission is to provide as many opportunities as possible for service users to socialise, participate in sports and other activities, visit new places, and …