Keeping Connected and the Weekly Update
College News
June 26, 2025
Welcome to our weekly update and the latest edition of Keeping Connected!
Welcome to the latest edition of Keeping Connected! This edition celebrates 10 years of growth, community, and hope at the Recovery and Wellbeing College. Dive into inspiring reflections from our Principal, Matt, and hear Marina’s life-changing story of transformation through the College. Discover practical tips for improving posture, explore the power of Positive Psychology with Kirsty, and learn about exciting courses offered by Kirklees Success Centre. Plus, don’t miss Karen’s heartfelt journey from learner to peer worker. Click the link to read more and join us in celebrating a decade of resilience and recovery!
Save the date!
Wednesday, 3rd September, 1-4pm Mirfield Community Centre
We’ll be celebrating 10 years of the Recovery College a special event to reflect, connect, and celebrate everything we’ve achieved together.
We’d love for you to join us!
Sneak preview of our Recovery College Quilt!
26 Jun 2025, 10:30 – 12 Jul 2025, 15:30
We are celebrating 10 years of the Calderdale & Kirklees Recovery & Wellbeing College with a stunning community quilt—stitched with love, hope, and creativity. Made by learners, staff & volunteers, each square tells a story of healing, growth & connection.
See it at Textile Citizens: Beyond Consumerism, opening June 26 at Thread Republic.
WYPW Gallery, The Piazza Centre, Unit 42-44 Princess Alexandra Walk, Huddersfield HD1 2RS, UK
TEXTILE CITIZENS: Beyond Consumerism | Thread Republic
Still spaces available on these courses – click below to learn more!
Plot to Plate – 9th July, 30th July – Outback Community Garden, Halifax
Join us for a hands-on cooking session where we turn fresh, locally grown produce from our beautiful community garden into delicious, nourishing meals. More than just a cooking class, it’s a chance to connect with others, unwind, and support your wellbeing through food, community, and creativity. No previous cooking experience is required.
Grow Well Taster – 4th July, 5th September – Outback Community Garden, Halifax
Step into the world of gardening and well-being with Grow Well, a relaxing taster session that invites you to unwind outdoors, connect with nature, and discover new gardening skills. Set in a tranquil and beautiful community garden, Grow Well offers the perfect opportunity to build confidence, make new friends, and enjoy the soothing benefits of being surrounded by plants.
Empower & Inspire – 8th September – Mirfield Community Centre
Would you like to unlock your own potential while supporting and guiding others? Do you have experiences to share which could help somebody else? If so, you could make a great peer mentor. Join us for this interactive 7-week face-to-face course. Please be aware that due to funding from Kirklees Success Centre, priority will be given to learners living in Kirklees and learners must be aged 19+ Also, you will be required to complete Kirklees Success Centre’s own enrolment forms at the start of this course.
Yoga for Self-Care – 8th September – 6 weeks – online
This course offers an opportunity to practice elements of Yoga, as a tool for self care. Research suggests that yoga can calm the mind, improve sleep, increase concentration and could relieve symptoms of depression. It includes will include mini-movement routines that can be undertaken at home, breath practices to help meet our emotional needs, and elements to build our mind and body connection. Due to the popularity of this course and to ensure we are being fair to everyone, priority will be given to learners who have not previously undertaken a Recovery College Yoga course.
Full Recovery & Wellbeing College timetable
You can click the icon or link below for details of all our upcoming courses:
Click to book – View all courses – Calderdale and Kirklees Recovery College (calderdalekirkleesrc.nhs.uk)
How to book your place
If you are already enrolled with the college, please email us to request a place on your chosen course(s) at: ckrecovery.wellbeing@swyt.nhs.uk or call us on: 07717 867911 or you can use your learner portal to express your interest.
Please wait for confirmation that you are booked onto a course before attending.
If you are new to the College please enrol here.
Recovery College Learner Portal
If you have enrolled with us within the last 2 years or so you will have access to our learner portal. This makes booking onto courses even easier! You can request to book onto courses and see what course you have attended. Use the links below to the portal and our user guide.
Other Community Offers
Create & Bloom!
Download this ground-breaking new creative health app designed to make creativity accessible to all through a series of painting, drawing, movement and creative writing exercises, provided by our expert partners and supportive creatives. Explore the app by downloading on Apple or Google Play. Read more on the website.
Yoga in the Park – Greenhead Park – Huddersfield
Greenhead Park – Huddersfield – Saturday 10 am. Starting date 5th July.
Yoga in Greenhead Park is back! Saturday mornings starting July 5th, 10 am, at the Bandstand. Full details on the Facebook page. Pay as you feel- donations welcome.
Men Walking and Talking – Huddersfield
Every Monday – Harold Wilson statue, Huddersfield train station, 6.30 pm
Men Walking and Talking provide a safe space and an opportunity for men (18+) to meet up for a walk, talk about their mental health, and get things off their chest. The Huddersfield walk is just one of 34 locations in the UK, with more being added regularly.
The website is here, if you’d like some further information: Men Walking and Talking – Huddersfield
There is also a Facebook page called Men Walking and Talking – Huddersfield You can contact organiser, Steve, here or through the website link above.
The group meets every Monday, setting off at 6.30pm from the Harold Wilson statue in front of Huddersfield train station, and we walk for roughly 1 hour. There are also occasional social meet ups, and some longer walks scheduled on specific weekends.
It’s totally free, you don’t need to sign up, and there is no expectation whatsoever. Just come along for a walk and a chat, and feel free to talk about anything you like, or even just listen and get some exercise.
Sound Women 40 years celebration – 19th July
Sound Women is always a very special night, showcasing the creativity and voices of an amazing variety of women from Women Centre and beyond. Words to warm the heart and bridge the world. We are hoping to make this year’s Sound Women a particularly memorable one to mark our 40th anniversary.
You are all welcome to be a part of this evening and to invite family and friends (men are welcome).
Tickets can be bought at the door £6/£3 concession.
Doors open at 7pm for a 7.30pm start. Saturday 19th July!
Sound Women is always a very special night, showcasing the creativity and voices of an amazing variety of women from WomenCentre and beyond. Words to warm the heart and bridge the world. We are hoping to make this year’s Sound Women a particularly memorable one to mark our 40th anniversary.
You are all welcome to be a part of this evening and to invite family and friends (men are welcome).
Tickets can be bought at the door £6/£3 concession.
Doors open at 7pm for a 7.30pm start. Saturday 19th July!
Growing Works – outdoor therapeutic activities
Growing Works offers a range of activities to encourage health and wellbeing by being outdoors in a supported and accessible environment providing the opportunity to socialise organically and connect to nature.
For adults:
Bud adult volunteering sessions at Wakefield Road allotments, every Tuesday and Thursday 10am – 1pm, for gardening, maintenance, and construction tasks. Travel expenses available and soup provided.
Open for All:
Dalton Community Gardens on Mondays 1pm – 3pm; enjoy the surrounding or help us to garden, making it beautiful and productive; it is a great space for the community to enjoy at any time.
Sprout at Crow Nest Park- for SEND/SEMH families
Outdoor fun in relaxed accessible environment. for children (aged 12 and under). No diagnosis required.
Saturdays 10 am – 12 pm Crow Nest Park, Dewsbury WF132SG
Scan the QR code to view session times
For more information contact Rachel or Jess at info@growingworks.org.uk and see our website for flyers of all activities Session Times and Information – Growing Works, please help us to pass the word on.
Kirklees Woven – a celebration of innovation in textiles across Kirklees – 1st to 30th June
WOVEN is a biennial festival that began in 2019, with this year’s big event in summer 2025.
It is initiated by Kirklees Council, but is owned by everyone, including community groups, textile businesses, cultural and educational organisations, artists and heritage sites across the district.
Browse the website at https://woveninkirklees.co.uk/ to get a flavour of the wide range of events and workshops.
Creative Kirklees What’s On- full events listings
Just scroll down the page for events this week and later at this link- What’s On
You might also want to visit the Music events page at Music as there is a wide range of events currently.
You can find more festivals listings at Festivals & Carnivals
What’s on in Calderdale
Visit https://www.visitcalderdale.com/whats-on/ for full listings.
Calderdale 50 plus also have what’s on listings at https://calderdaleforum50plus.com/events-activities/
You can also find out what’s on at Hebden Bridge by visiting the Hebden Web at https://www.hebdenbridge.co.uk/
Coming up soon – Happy Valley Pride – 18-27 July– full details and programme at https://happyvalleypride.co.uk/
3-2-1 Walks: Get outdoors and enjoy easy to follow routes in Calderdale!
Build your fitness and improve your health with 3-2-1 Walks from Active Calderdale and Calderdale Forum 50 Plus. Choose from easy-to-follow routes and see how far you can walk in a week or a month. Getting active by walking regularly can improve both your physical and mental health. Our short, easy-to-follow walks can be enjoyed alone or in the company of family and friends.
More information at 3-2-1 Walks – Calderdale Forum 50 Plus
Welland Walks- Curious Motion, Elland
First Thursday of each month, 10am
Welland Walks are gentle and accessible walks for wellbeing, taking place monthly in Elland. An opportunity to come together with others and enjoy the wonderful benefits to your mood, sleep, and immune system that nature can offer. Each walk involves a short creative activity to explore connections to the local landscape. The walks involve a route along the canal for around an hour, and start and finish at Project Colt on Elland Bridge. Children are welcome but remain the responsibility of their parent / carer at all times.
Led by fantastic Volunteer Walk Leader, Debbie, these are informal and restorative walks to help clear the mind and warm the body.
More details, contact and booking link at Welland Walks – Curious Motion
Kirklees Libraries
Gypsy, Roma and Traveller History Month 2025
Browse, download and read titles from our Gypsy, Roma and Traveller collection
Pride Month 2025 Collection
Check out the complete collection on Libby or at Kirklees Libraries Pride 2025 Collection
Libraries events listings- a selection
Long Covid Support at Batley Library – 11 am- 12 pm every Thursday
Support for people living with long Covid. Delivered by the Wellness Service, Kirklees Council.
More details at Long Covid Support at Batley Library
Step By Step Job Club at Batley Library – Thursday 1 pm- 4 pm
Employment advice and help with writing CVs and applying for jobs. Run by Paddock Trust
More details at Step By Step Job Club at Batley Library
Batley Library Crochet Group – Friday 10.00-11.30 am
For novices to experienced hookers, bring along your own crochet project and learn a thing or two from other members, have a chat and make new friends.
More details at Batley Library crochet group
Take part in activities and events for all ages. Browse the listings here: Kirklees Libraries Events
Calderdale Libraries – event listings and e-book collections
Browse the listings here: Library events | Calderdale Council
Calderdale Libraries are promoting on Libby South Asian Heritage Month– plenty of titles to read
Hebden Bridge Picture House
Cost of Living Information:
Click the link below to find links to websites and workbooks that can provide help and advice with money, debt and the cost of living.
Cost of Living Information – Calderdale and Kirklees
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Have a great weekend!
The Recovery & Wellbeing College Team
ckrecovery.wellbeing@swyt.nhs.uk
07717 867911
Calderdale and Kirklees Recovery and Wellbeing College
Correspondence address:
Ravensleigh Resource Unit
28 Oxford Road
Dewsbury
WF13 4LL
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