A New Community Project Kicking Off This September at Wakefield Kirkgate Station!

LonGBoaT Wakefield have teamed up with Groundwork Yorkshire with funding from the Uk Government's Shared Prosperity Fund to bring something exciting to brighten up Wakefield Kirkgate Station, and you’re invited to be part of it.

From Tuesday 23rd September 2025, a brand-new, completely free community programme is launching, bringing together community art and gardening at the station. Whether you fancy getting your hands mucky with green projects or letting your creativity loose with a paintbrush, there’s something for everyone.

You can dip in and out of sessions or stick with us for the whole journey – it’s up to you.

🌿 Gardening sessions (mornings, 10am–12pm or 12.30–2.30pm) will cover all sorts – from mini terrariums and bird boxes to wreath making, composting, propagation techniques and even tree grafting.

🎨 Art sessions (afternoons, 2–4pm) will be inspired by Keith Haring and Henri Matisse – think bold colours, collages, murals and a final exhibition right inside Kirkgate Station.

And don’t worry about travel – public transport costs up to £5 a day will be covered, so it’s really easy to join in.

📅 Timetable of Activities

Timetable UKSPF Kirkgate Station 2025 (4).pdf

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Horticulture Sessions (Mornings)

• Tue 23 Sept – Mini Terrarium

• Tue 30 Sept – Mini Terrarium (continued)

• Tue 7 Oct – Bird box / Hedgehog house / Bat box

• Tue 14 Oct – Water literacy talk

• Tue 21 Oct – Indoor Air Quality session

• Tue 28 Oct – Pyrography

• Tue 4 Nov – Pyrography (continued)

• Tue 11 Nov – Macramé plant holder

• Tue 18 Nov – Macramé plant holder (continued)

• Tue 25 Nov – Propagate garlic

• Tue 2 Dec – Christmas activities: Reindeer & wreath making

• Tue 9 Dec – Christmas activities: Reindeer & wreath making

• Tue 6 Jan – Propagate rosemary or blackcurrant bush

• Tue 13 Jan – Composting

• Tue 20 Jan – Minibeast hotel

• Tue 27 Jan – Mosaic

• Tue 3 Feb – Tree grafting

• Tue 10 Feb – Jesmonite / coaster making

• Tue 17 Feb – Propagation techniques

• Tue 24 Feb – Natural insecticide making

Art Sessions (Afternoons)

• Tue 30 Sept – Drawing action matchstick people

• Tue 7 Oct – Painting action matchstick people & colour mixing

• Tue 14 Oct – Drawing a canvas

• Tue 21 Oct – Painting a canvas

• Tue 4 Nov – Haring mural & intro to Matisse cut-outs

• Tue 11 Nov – Exploring visual shaping

• Tue 18 Nov – Bold & balanced colour and composition

• Tue 25 Nov – Collaborative collage & mural making

• Tue 2 Dec – Reflection & mural installation