Weekly Update

Welcome to our weekly update

We’ve got a packed edition full of exciting opportunities, creative celebrations, and community events. From the unveiling of our beautiful Recovery College Quilt to new courses, summer activities, and local happenings—there’s something for everyone to explore and enjoy.

Whether you’re looking to connect, learn, or simply be inspired, we hope this update brings a little spark to your week.

If you haven’t already read our latest Keeping Connected newsletter, the link is here.

Keeping Connected July 2025

Come and celebrate 10 years of Recovery and Wellbeing College!

Join us as we mark 10 years of hope, growth, and opportunity at the College!

Wednesday 3rd September 1-4pm at Mirfield Community Centre

(The formal event will be from 1.30- 3.30pm)

This special event will be a joyful celebration of the many lives touched by the college over the past decade.

You can also see the unveiling of our community quilt – a beautiful collaboration made up of squares created by learners, staff, and volunteers

For details on how to take part click the link:

Celebrate 10 years of Recovery & Wellbeing College – Calderdale and Kirklees Recovery College

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 –  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. 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.  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.

Learner portal link

User guide

 

Other Community Offers

Growing Works – July sessions

Sprout at Oakwell Hall Country Park, Birstall
Join us for fun, nature-based activities for families with children aged 12 and under with SEND/SEMH, plus their siblings. Sessions run every Wednesday and Friday, 6–29 August, 10am–2pm. Lunch included. Booking essential.

Sprout at Crow Nest Park Adventure Playground
A welcoming Saturday morning group for children with additional needs (12 and under) and their families. Enjoy outdoor play, connection, and shared experiences in an inclusive space. Booking essential.

Bud – Adult Volunteering at Wakefield Road Allotments, Dalton
Get involved in therapeutic gardening every Tuesday and Thursday, 10am–1pm. A calm, friendly space with accessible paths and covered areas—perfect for all abilities and interests.

Dalton Community Gardens – Open Sessions
Everyone is welcome on Monday afternoons, 1–3pm, at the garden next to Rawthorpe and Dalton Library. Help care for this beautiful urban space and support local wildlife.

Family Fun Event – Dram Centre, Dalton
We’ll be there on 24th July, 11am–2pm, with seasonal food and nature crafts—come say hello!

For flyers and bookings, visit Growing Works – Session Times and Information or contact Rachel at info@growingworks.org.uk.

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.

 

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 40^th 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 19^th 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 40^th 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 19^th July!

 

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.

Currently running – Courtyard Live – Friday & Saturday night from Fri 27 June – Sat 26 July

You can find more festivals listings at Festivals & Carnivals

Coming up soon – Holmfirth Arts Week – 6-12 July. One of the UK’s Largest Open Art Exhibitions, Featuring over 400 exhibitors and over 2,000 artworks, plus dozens of fringe venues across the local area with thousands more works of art and craft.

What’s on in Calderdale

Visit https://www.visitcalderdale.com/whats-on/ for full listings.

Coming up soon on 6th July…K9 Party in the Park – fabulous day of fun for all the family, in particular your canine companions!

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/

See also https://happyvalleypride.co.uk/whats-on for a range of related events  – youth art exhibition, bike p-ride and more..

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

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