A Centre for Art, Spirituality and Wellbeing
A Centre for Art, Spirituality and Wellbeing
The existing chapel building sits alongside an increasingly popular country park and is in the environs of a city (Wakefield), that is explicitly developing itself as a centre for the promotion of the Arts. There is an increasing awareness of the potential of the Arts to contribute positively to mental health and well-being across all age groups in society. The location of the Arts Centre at Lakeside is within reasonable distance of other significant Arts facilities in greater Wakefield, the Hepworth Gallery, the Yorkshire Sculpture Park at West Bretton, and the Arthouse in the center of Wakefield. All these facilities indicate the existence of a vibrant Arts scene in the city of Wakefield and the Lakeside Creative Arts Centre taps into all these rich networks.
In the light of its location within the vicinity of a beautiful lake and country park, Lakeside can offer unique space and opportunities for activities that promote health, well-being, and human flourishing for all ages. Members of the Management Committee continue to feel excited about the future of Lakeside and are already making plans for future events, for example:
A school’s arts project around the theme of ‘Happiness’
A Glass fusing Workshop led by the Revd. Rachel Parkinson.
A potential space to host retreats that will contribute to mental and spiritual health.
