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Lightwaves Community Trust Lightwaves is a leisure and community centre, based in central Wakefield, which offers a variety of

In 2012, Lightwaves Community Trust took on the management of Lightwaves Leisure Centre to save the centre from closure. The Trust is made up of representatives of Lightwaves users, local organisations and residents. It aims to provide an excellent service in partnership with its users and plans to introduce more affordable facility hire prices, that will hopefully encourage new users from the community to get active and use Lightwaves.

02/10/2026

Join Turning Point Talking Therapies at Wakefield Mental Health Day and discover the support available in your community!

🗓Friday 9 October
📌 WX - Wakefield Exchange
⏰10am - 4pm
🎫Free, Just turn up and enjoy!

What can you expect at Wakefield Mental Health Day ?
🫂Connect with over 50 local organisations offering support and advice,
🖌️Get creative with arts, crafts and interactive wellbeing activities,
🗨️Join conversations that challenge stigma and raise awareness,
🧘Take a moment in dedicated quiet spaces to reflect and recharge,
🎸Enjoy live entertainment from the Turning Point Inspiring Recovery Band,

We'll see you there!

21/09/2026
Attention: All College Grove and Eastmoor residentsYou can catch up with Rob during the week at:📍 St Swithun's Community...
21/09/2026

Attention: All College Grove and Eastmoor residents
You can catch up with Rob during the week at:
📍 St Swithun's Community Centre
Monday, Tuesday & Thursday
📍 Lightwaves Community Centre
Wednesday & Friday
Pop in, grab a brew, and have a chat. ☕
Whatever's on your mind, I'd love to hear from you

Badminton Court  availability next week…Badminton🏸🏸🏸 courts available👇Monday 21 September : 5pm -6pm , 5pm-7pmTuesday   ...
19/09/2026

Badminton Court availability next week…
Badminton🏸🏸🏸 courts available👇
Monday 21 September : 5pm -6pm , 5pm-7pm
Tuesday 22 September: 5pm-6pm, 6pm-7pm
Wednesday 23 September: 5pm-6pm ,6pm-7pm, 7-8pm
Thursday 24 August: 5pm- 6pm, 6-7pm, 7-8pm, 8-9pm
Friday 25 September : 9am-4pm (Half price courts on a Friday)
To book call 01946 360 158
email: [email protected]

During the summer artists Tony Wade and Helen Thomas worked with over 60 young people as part of the Happy Healthy Holid...
08/09/2026

During the summer artists Tony Wade and Helen Thomas worked with over 60 young people as part of the Happy Healthy Holiday scheme at Lightwaves Leisure & Community Centre, with Next Generation Youth and Community Project.
These birds are to celebrate the theme of ‘Togetherness’. ‘Flock’ can now be seen at Lightwaves Centre now.

25/08/2026

🌞SeptemberWorkshop dates for of long term health conditions.
Learn practical tools and techniques for effective self-management to improve day-to-day living.
Workshops
-Thriving Minds: Your Path to Mental Wellness
-Neurodiversity and Me (not available on demand)
-Coping with Chronic Pain
-Managing Fatigue with Health Conditions
-Self Confidence and Me
Please note that to be eligible you must be:
-Age 18+
-And either be a resident of Wakefield district or be registered with a Wakefield GP.
NEW ONLINE OFFER AVAILABLE!
Did you know you can now access our workshops on demand. Watch the pre-recorded videos whenever it works for you and learn at your own pace.
For more information or to book please see our website livewellwakefield.nhs.uk or give us a call 01924255363

24/08/2026

Need Help Using the NHS App or Online Health Services? 💙

We're pleased to be welcoming NHS Digital Support to St Swithun's Community Centre this week, offering free face-to-face help and advice.

📅 Wednesday 26 August
🕙 10:00am to 12:00pm

📅 Friday 28 August
🕙 10:00am to 12:00pm

📍 St Swithun's Community Centre
Armcliffe Road, Wakefield, WF1 4RR

Whether you're new to the NHS App or just need a little support, the team can help you:

24/08/2026

Badminton Court and Table Tennis availability this week…
Badminton🏸🏸🏸 courts available👇
Monday 24 August : 9am-5pm , 5pm-7pm
Tuesday 25 August: 9am-6pm
Wednesday 26 August: 9am-7pm , 8-9pm
Thursday 27 August: 9am- 9pm
Friday 31 July: 9am-4pm (Half price courts on a Friday)

Table Tennis 🏓🏓🏓 availability 👇
Monday 27 July: 9am- 9pm
Tuesday 28 July: 9am- 9pm
Wednesday 29 July: 9am- 9pm
Thursday 30 July: 9am-12, 4-7pm
Friday 31 July: 9- 4pm (Half price on a Friday)
To book ☎️✉️
Call 01924 360158 or email: [email protected]

18/08/2026

Do you have a disability or health condition that makes it harder to manage your heating? Support may be available through Wakefield Council's Fuel Poverty Fund.

If you are a homeowner and have a heating system that is;
• Condemned
• Broken
• Not providing heating and/or hot water
• Difficult to operate due to illness/disability

You could receive fully funded heating improvements to help keep your home warm and healthy.

Contact us today to see if we can help!

📞 01924 305887
📧 [email protected]
🌐 https://buff.ly/VexbHJ8

Address

Lightwaves Leisure Centre, Lower York Street
Wakefield
WF13LJ

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 10pm
Tuesday 9am - 10pm
Wednesday 9am - 10pm
Thursday 9am - 10pm
Friday 9am - 10pm
Saturday 9am - 6pm
Sunday 9am - 6pm

Telephone

+441924360158

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