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Wakefield Civic Society
an organisation dedicated to making Wakefield a better place in which to live, work or relax.
The Importance of Good Design: Wakefield Civic Society responds to the Farrell Review of Architecture and the Built Environment
In the week in which the Society presented its annual Design Awards, Kevin Trickett, the President of Wakefield Civic Society, called for much greater emphasis to be given to the importance of good design in all aspects of place making.
Read MoreWakefield Civic Society 2014 Design Awards Presented
In the Society's 2014 Design Awards, top prizes were presented for the interior refurbishment of Wakefield Cathedral and for the newly laid out Lawns Dike Trail at Newmiilerdam.
Read MoreWakefield Civic Society Announces its Restaurant of the Year award - one winner and four runners up!
Members of Wakefield Civic Society's Dining Club voted on their experiences of dining at 12 different establishments in 2013. At the end of the year, the Society makes an award to the one that scored the highest marks.
Read MoreWakefield Artwalk MArch 2014
Wakefield Civic Society will be opening its doors once again for the March Artwalk. Call in and see us between 5 and 9 pm.
Read MoreThe Listed Buildings of Wakefield - Talk
Kevin Trickett will be giving a talk about Wakefield's Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas at the Orangery, Back Lane, Wakefield, on Thursday evening, 20th March at 7.30 pm.
Read MoreWakefield - A Developing City - Talk
The redevelopment of Wakefield continues apace - all contributing to the economic and social regeneration of the city. This talk will bring you up to date on what is happening now and provide information about what is proposed for the future.
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