Courses

We all have negative thoughts that can bring us down if we don’t challenge them. On this workshop we will discuss how positive self-talk and affirmations can be used to...
Date & times
Monday 24 February 2025 at 10am - 12.30pm
Venues
Holmfirth Tech, 140 Huddersfield Road, Holmfirth, HD9 3AR

Lets talk about body image! This friendly workshop will give you the opportunity to learn about what body image is and give you some tips on how to have a...
Date & times
Tuesday 13 May 2025 at 1.00pm-3.30pm
Venues
Online

Shake off the winter blues and join us for this brand-new, vibrant, Spring-themed printing course that explores the powerful impact of colour on our emotions. As we come out of...
Date & times
Monday 3 March 2025 at 10am - 12pm
Venues
Howlands Centre, Dewsbury, School Street, Dewsbury, WF13 1LD

Whether you want a space to explore your creativity, try out drawing and doodling your own characters (even if you think you can’t), or want to learn how to design...
Date & times
Monday 31 March 2025 at 12.30pm - 3.30pm
Venues
Howlands Centre, Dewsbury, School Street, Dewsbury, WF13 1LD

Join us for this six-week online course, where we will be learning how to draw artistic doodles, and creating a finished piece of artwork. During the course our fantastic Creative...
Date & times
Wednesday 16 April 2025 at 10am-12pm
Venues
Online

Explore the expressive art of mandala-making in this 4-week course designed to nurture your creativity and support your well-being. Guided by a gentle, friendly approach, you’ll experiment with stencils, collage,...
Date & times
Monday 10 March 2025 at 10:00am-12:00pm
Venues
Project Colt, Elland, Halifax, Bridgefield Mills, Elland Bridge, Elland, Halifax HX5 0SQ

Join us as we explore more deeply the disciplines and practices introduced in our Rooting into Place course. This advanced course delivered by our lovely Peer Worker, Hannah-May is a...
Date & times
Wednesday 26 February 2025 at 10.30am - 12.30pm
Venues
Holmfirth Tech, 140 Huddersfield Road, Holmfirth, HD9 3AR

Do you have a favourite place where you like to spend time? Where you feel comfortable and relaxed? It could be a holiday destination, the town you grew up in,...
Date & times
Friday 28 February 2025 at 10am - 12.30pm
Venues
Howlands Centre, Dewsbury, School Street, Dewsbury, WF13 1LD

We know that healthy food is important for our physical health, but it can also have a big impact on our mood. In this enlightening, brand-new, one-off workshop, we will...
Date & times
Wednesday 26 February 2025 at 10am - 12pm
Venues
Mirfield Community Centre, Water Royd Lane, Mirfield, WF14 9SG

We all know that exercise is great for our physical health, but did you know it can also significantly boost our mood? If you’re wondering where to start, join us...
Date & times
Thursday 13 February 2025 at 10am - 12pm
Venues
Mirfield Community Centre, Water Royd Lane, Mirfield, WF14 9SG

Living with guilt and shame can weigh heavy and limit how we live our daily lives. If this is something you relate to then join our lovely facilitators, Karen and...
Date & times
Wednesday 5 March 2025 at 10am - 12pm
Venues
Mirfield Community Centre, Water Royd Lane, Mirfield, WF14 9SG

Do you often find yourself postponing tasks on your ‘to-do’ list? Does this habit leave you feeling frustrated, costing you time and money, and affecting your mood? If so, this...
Date & times
Wednesday 12 March 2025 at 10am - 12pm
Venues
Mirfield Community Centre, Water Royd Lane, Mirfield, WF14 9SG

Do you ever find yourself trapped in a cycle of negative thoughts about past events or worries, stuck in a ‘mental loop’? If so, this brand-new, one-off workshop is designed...
Date & times
Thursday 20 March 2025 at 1.30pm - 3.30pm
Venues
Mirfield Community Centre, Water Royd Lane, Mirfield, WF14 9SG

When facing challenges or difficulties in life, we don’t always know how to soothe or take care of ourselves effectively. Often, we can turn to unhelpful or destructive coping strategies. In...
Date & times
Monday 10 March 2025 at 6pm - 7.30pm
Venues
Online

Join us for this fantastic one-off workshop and discover the basic techniques of gel printing. Alongside, our friendly Peer Project Worker, James, we will experiment with layered and mono printing...
Date & times
Tuesday 18 February 2025 at 12.30pm - 3.30pm
Venues
Project Colt, Elland, Halifax, Bridgefield Mills, Elland Bridge, Elland, Halifax HX5 0SQ

Join us, as together we learn about the fun and playful art of stop motion animation. Over six weeks we will look at different animation styles, create our own unique...
Date & times
Friday 28 February 2025 at 2 - 4.30pm
Venues
Holmfirth Tech, 140 Huddersfield Road, Holmfirth, HD9 3AR

Brand-new for 2025! Due to the high demand for our Mosaic courses, we are offering you something with a difference! On this group mosaics course, we will work as a...
Date & times
Tuesday 25 February 2025 at 12.30pm - 3.30pm
Venues
Mirfield Community Centre, Water Royd Lane, Mirfield, WF14 9SG

Thinking about stepping into a new job role can be an intimidating process. For anyone currently claiming benefits, making an informed decision means untangling a complex web of job-related benefits,...
Date & times
Monday 24 March 2025 at 1pm - 3.30pm
Venues
Howlands Centre, Dewsbury, School Street, Dewsbury, WF13 1LD

Do you find it hard to say no? Do you often go along with what others want or expect? Is it tough to get your voice heard in a respectful...
Date & times
Tuesday 25 February 2025 at 10.30am - 12.30pm
Venues
Huddersfield Mission, 3-13 Lord Street, Huddersfield. HD1 1QA

This informative and useful two-week course, kindly offered by our partners at the Richmond Fellowship, looks at the causes, symptoms and impact of stress. With the help of friendly facilitator,...
Date & times
Tuesday 25 February 2025 at 1pm - 3pm
Venues
Media Centre, Huddersfield, 7 Northumberland Street, Huddersfield, HD1 1RL

On the eve of International Women’s Day we will be celebrating the power of the female voice. Using inspiration from the ‘100 Women Who Changed the World’, we will unearth...
Date & times
Friday 7 March 2025 at 10am - 3pm
Venues
Holmfirth Tech, 140 Huddersfield Road, Holmfirth, HD9 3AR

Join us for this ever-popular six-week course, where we delve into some of the ancient folklore of Japan – and beyond! With the help and support of our fabulous facilitators, James...
Date & times
Wednesday 26 February 2025 at 1pm - 4pm
Venues
Mirfield Community Centre, Water Royd Lane, Mirfield, WF14 9SG

This course is designed for learners who have previously completed the Knitting for Wellbeing (beginners) course or for those who have some experience of knitting but would like to gain...
Date & times
Tuesday 25 February 2025 at 10am - 12.30pm
Venues
Mirfield Community Centre, Water Royd Lane, Mirfield, WF14 9SG

Sometimes the simplest things can be the hardest. Minor tasks such as getting out of bed, answering the phone, making decisions, can all take major effort. With Depression, things that...
Date & times
Monday 24 February 2025 at 1pm - 3.30pm
Venues
Folly Hall, Huddersfield, St Thomas Road, Huddersfield HD1 3LT

This learning seminar aims to help you understand depression, how it affects you and how you can start to feel better. Designed and facilitated by two friendly psychological wellbeing practitioners...
Date & times
Tuesday 1 April 2025 at 12.30-2.30pm
Venues
Folly Hall, Huddersfield, St Thomas Road, Huddersfield HD1 3LT

Join Peer Worker, Laura for this insightful course where together we will explore the essence of mindfulness. We will discover different ways of practicing mindfulness and explore the principles as...
Date & times
Thursday 27 February 2025 at 10am-12.30pm
Venues
Mirfield Community Centre, Water Royd Lane, Mirfield, WF14 9SG

Music is a wonderful thing and can greatly enhance our sense of wellbeing. On this fun and interactive three-week course we’ll discover how music can help us better manage our...
Date & times
Thursday 27 February 2025 at 1pm - 3pm
Venues
Mirfield Community Centre, Water Royd Lane, Mirfield, WF14 9SG

For many of us, the prospect of sitting down and writing a CV is one that sends chills down the spine. We might feel uncomfortable boasting about our skills or...
Date & times
Monday 31 March 2025 at 12pm - 3.30pm
Venues
Howlands Centre, Dewsbury, School Street, Dewsbury, WF13 1LD

Join us for a 4-week introduction to paper weaving, where you’ll explore colour, texture, and simple patterns in a relaxed and friendly setting. Designed for all skill levels, this wellbeing-focused...
Date & times
Wednesday 12 March 2025 at 1.30 - 3.30pm
Venues
Project Colt, Elland, Halifax, Bridgefield Mills, Elland Bridge, Elland, Halifax HX5 0SQ

Join us for a four-week creative and collaborative journey celebrating the 10th Anniversary of Calderdale and Kirklees Recovery & Wellbeing College, in partnership with the ‘WOVEN in Kirklees’ textile project....
Date & times
Friday 14 March 2025 at 10.30am-12.30pm
Venues
Project Colt, Elland, Halifax, Bridgefield Mills, Elland Bridge, Elland, Halifax HX5 0SQ

Delivered by the ever lovely, Karl at ‘Waythrough’ this two week course will help you discover how to improve feelings of self worth and to build self esteem. Together we...
Date & times
Tuesday 18 March 2025 at 1pm - 3pm
Venues
Media Centre, Huddersfield, 7 Northumberland Street, Huddersfield, HD1 1RL

This Spring, join our wonderful Peer Worker, Laura and Recovery College volunteer, Jana as together we learn some simple techniques using felts. Using Easter, Eid, or other Springtime festivities as...
Date & times
Wednesday 26 March 2025 at 10am - 12.30pm
Venues
Mirfield Community Centre, Water Royd Lane, Mirfield, WF14 9SG

Decopatch is a creative activity using mixed media and paper craft techniques. On this fabulous course, our amazing facilitator, Wendy will introduce you to the techniques of this wonderful craft...
Date & times
Wednesday 5 February 2025 at 10am-12.30pm
Friday 21 March 2025 at 10am - 12.30pm
Venues
Project Colt, Elland, Halifax, Bridgefield Mills, Elland Bridge, Elland, Halifax HX5 0SQ
Mirfield Community Centre, Water Royd Lane, Mirfield, WF14 9SG

This learning seminar will help you develop your knowledge and awareness of the menopause; the symptoms, how it may affect you and, most importantly what you can do to manage...
Date & times
Tuesday 11 February 2025 at 10am - 12pm
Venues
Holmfirth Tech, 140 Huddersfield Road, Holmfirth, HD9 3AR

Join us on this three-week course where we will look at the concept of masks; the ones we wear physically and metaphorically and how we may hide our true selves...
Date & times
Wednesday 26 February 2025 at 10.00am-12.00pm
Wednesday 19 March 2025 at 10am-12pm
Venues
Project Colt, Elland, Halifax, Bridgefield Mills, Elland Bridge, Elland, Halifax HX5 0SQ
Mirfield Community Centre, Water Royd Lane, Mirfield, WF14 9SG

This learning seminar aims to help you understand anxiety, how it affects you and how you can start to take control of it. Designed and delivered by two friendly psychological...
Date & times
Tuesday 11 March 2025 at 12.30pm - 2.30pm
Venues
Online

During this four-week, online introduction to Understanding Eating Difficulties course, learners will explore different types of eating problems, the possible causes, signs and symptoms, where support can be accessed and...
Date & times
Tuesday 25 February 2025 at 10am-12.30pm
Venues
Online

Did you know that the experience of hearing voices that other people do not is more common than many of us realise? Are you interested in developing an understanding of...
Date & times
Thursday 27 February 2025 at 1pm - 3pm
Venues
Online

When looking for a job or thinking of starting in – or returning to the workplace, it’s easy to imagine that having more money in our back pocket is the...
Date & times
Monday 17 March 2025 at 1pm - 2.30pm
Venues
Howlands Centre, Dewsbury, School Street, Dewsbury, WF13 1LD

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...
Date & times
Monday 24 February 2025 at 11am - 12.30pm
Venues
Huddersfield Mission, 3-13 Lord Street, Huddersfield. HD1 1QA

This one-off taster session 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...
Date & times
Monday 10 February 2025 at 11am - 12.30pm
Venues
Huddersfield Mission, 3-13 Lord Street, Huddersfield. HD1 1QA