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Hepworth Gallery, Wakefield

The Forgotten Women of Wakefield Project and Blue Plaque Unveiling

Posted on 7 October 2019 04:35 PM by Kevin Trickett

Join us for this free event to hear the very latest news from our partner Dream Time Creative on the Forgotten Women of Wakefield Project and watch as we reveal the next three blue plaques in the FWW series.

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Celebrating 30 Years of Filmmaking in Wakefield: One to One Developement Trust

Posted on 17 September 2019 03:33 PM by Kevin Trickett

Join us on Thursday, 19th September at 7.30pm to hear Judi Alston of One to One Development Trust talk about her career in making films in and about Wakefield over 30 years.

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New programme of guided walks announced!

Posted on 3 August 2019 05:53 PM by Kevin Trickett

Fancy exploring Wakefield's art, architecture and history? The Society has a programme of guided walks and tours available during August and September.

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On Beauty - A Talk by Kevin Trickett, MBE

Posted on 23 February 2019 12:37 PM by

What does 'beauty' mean? How do you know it when you see it? This talk doesn't promise answers but should get you thinking!

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Tour of Wakefield Town Hall and County Hall

Posted on 20 February 2019 04:31 PM by

Join us on Friday, 22nd February for a free tour of Wakefield's principal civic buildings.

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Special Film Screening for Festival of Food, Drink and Rhubarb

Posted on 15 February 2019 01:45 PM by

To coincide with this year's Wakefield Festival of Food Drink and Rhubarb, we are teaming up with One to One Development Trust to show two films about Wakefield on Friday afternoon, 22nd February, starting at 2.30pm.

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