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Blog Posts

  • Positive Affirmation Ink Doodling Workshops

    – by Matthew Delaney – January is often a gloomy month. After the festive cheer of December, the start to the New Year can feel a little daunting for some. So this January I decided to put art into action to offer glimmers of hope and laughter amidst those darker evenings. Ink doodling is something Read more

  • Bringing Light to Mental Health: A Magical Evening at Centrepieces

    On Saturday, January 10th, the air was crisp and the temperature was dropping, but the atmosphere at Hall Place was anything but cold. We gathered for our special winter event, “Bringing Light to Mental Health,” and despite the chill, the warmth of our community shone through. The event was a beautiful testament to the power Read more

  • Towards the Light: The Song That Captured the Heart of Night Visions

    As part of the Night Visions festival in Bexley, we’ve witnessed a beautiful fusion of words, music, and visual art. Today, we are proud to share a video that brings all these elements together, featuring the original song, “Towards the Light.” A Song Written by the Community The soul of this track lies in its Read more

  • Winter Exhibition Opens at The Drill Hall Sandwich

    Installation Day was a great success! Our annual Winter Exhibition at The Drill Hall Sandwich is now officially complete and ready for public viewing. We extend a giant thank you to all our dedicated volunteers. Their enthusiasm, brilliant help, and teamwork ensured a smooth and successful installation—the resulting display is truly fantastic! We invite everyone Read more

  • “The Consciousness of Me” Poem by Nadia Halliday

    – Blog post by Nadia Halliday – “How was I inspired to write this poem? In 2011, I was having a mental breakdown and admitted myself to Green Parks, part of Princess Royal University Hospital, Bromley. I did so with the help of a professional who is now a trusted friend. My boyfriend of four Read more

  • The Art of Healing: How Painting Nourishes the Mind and Strengthens Community

    – by Rashikkha Ra Iyer – As we approach Mental Health Awareness Week 2025, the relationship between creative expression and psychological wellbeing demands our consideration. Among the numerous types of therapeutic activity, painting emerges as particularly potent and one that can simultaneously enhance both individual serenity and communal bonds. In this exploration I will try Read more

  • Emotional effect of beauty, music and art

    – by Rashikkha Ra Iyer – “Beauty belongs to life, but is immortalized in art” – Leonardo Da Vinci I come from a family where everyone is a patron of any form of art. My name Rashikkha in itself, apart from several other meanings, means the lover of art. Growing up in a family of Read more

  • Black History Month Workshops 2024

    Blog post by: Isotou Nadia Halliday This year’s theme is ‘Rewriting The Narrative’. History in general has been written up by the victors but in today’s age how should we perceive the history of black people in our past? This in part is what Centrepieces did in Black History Month as well as produce some excellent Read more

  • The Abbey Wood Art Fair, September 2024: Sending a ripple through Abbey Wood

    By WJC An Art Fair in Abbey Wood? You mean down the hill, the East of Bexley? Yes, how Abbey Wood has changed following the installation of the Elizabeth Line! Set in beautiful, ancient woodland and by the ruins of the Abbey, sits the Lesness Abbey Lodge, a modern glass fronted building alongside the landscaped Read more

  • Dancing in the rain

    Blog post by Lilani Dilrukshan Dancing in the rain Oh, dancing in the rain, what a joy it brings.With every step, my heart takes the wings.The puddles splash and the drops ignite.A symphony of sound, a dance so bright. My feet move quickly, and my body sways,As the raindrops play their melodic ways,The world around Read more