Keeping Connected and the Weekly Update

Hello and welcome to the latest edition of Keeping Connected, your Recovery & Wellbeing College newsletter!
We’re so excited to share what’s coming up, including details of our upcoming celebration event — we hope you can join us! You’ll also find a round-up of local activities to help you stay entertained, and connected throughout the summer. Be sure to check out learner, Paul’s uplifting story about stepping out of his comfort zone — you won’t want to miss it! Kirsty, our new Trainee Clinical Psychologist, shares some thoughtful tips on building resilience. And as always our Let’s Get Physical feature is there to help you find joyful ways to move more. There’s plenty more inside too, so dive in and enjoy!

So, let’s step it up, support each other, and keep moving forward — one step at a time.

Keeping Connected August 2025

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! No need to book, and feel free to bring family and friends. For more info click the link below:

Celebrate 10 years of Recovery & Wellbeing College

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.

Mindful Doodles – 10th September – 6 weeks – online

Taking some time out to focus on a mindful and creative activity can really help enhance our sense of wellbeing. So come and join us for this six-week online course. No previous drawing experience is required for this relaxing course, which will be facilitated by our wonderful Creative Practitioner, Sara Rose.

Paper Weaving – 8th September – 4 weeks-  Project Colt

Join us for a fun and relaxing 4-week course where you’ll discover the creative world of paper weaving using recycled materials and mixed media. Whether you’re completely new to crafting or already love getting creative, this course is open to everyone—no experience needed! Inspired by the ‘5 Ways to Wellbeing’—Connect, Be Active, Take Notice, Keep Learning, and Give—we’ll explore colour, texture, and pattern in a calm, welcoming space.

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

Hoot Creative Arts – Saturday and evening workshops around Kirklees

Hoot Creative Arts are running Saturday and evening workshops around Kirklees. Booking essential. Kirklees residents only.

Mindful Mandalas – Saturday – 26 July, Ravensthorpe 1:00pm – 3:00pm

Art in Nature – Tuesday – 29 July & 5, 12 and 19 August, Dalton 6:00pm – 7:30pm

Recycled T-Shirt Yarn – Saturday 9, 16 and 23 August, Cleckheaton – 10:30am – 12:30pm

Click on links for further details and to book.

Telephone:  01484 516 224

 E-mail: info@hootcreativearts.co.uk

You can also see Hoot’s full range of activities at Our activities | Hoot | mental health and wellbeing

Growing Works – August 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.

Mindful Crafts Wakefield Road Allotments, Dalton

Wednesday, August 13th, 6.00-8.00pm

Crafting wall hanging vases with special guest Sue Cockcroft

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.

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. 

Yoga in Greenhead Park is back!  Saturday mornings starting July 5th, 10am, at the Bandstand. Full details on the Facebook page. Pay as you feel- donations welcome.

 

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

Just started: Artists in Residence Workshops- Oakwell Hall

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 25 and 26 July

You can find more festivals listings at Festivals & Carnivals

Coming up – Yorkshire Day- Sunday 3rd August, Oakwell Hall

Join us this summer for a FREE, fun-filled, family-friendly day out to celebrate everything wonderful about Yorkshire! Grab your picnic blankets, bring the family, and come along to enjoy the Yorkshire Day celebration on Sunday 3 August at Oakwell Hall.

Open this link for even more events

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/

Also coming up soon – Hebden Bridge vintage weekend – 2-3 August – see Hebden Bridge Vintage Weekend for full details

You can also find out what’s on at Todmorden here – What’s On | Welcome to Todmorden – Todmorden Information Centre Supported by Todmorden Town Council

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 

Libraries events listings- a selection

Andy’s Man Club at Batley Library- 7 pm – 9 pm every Monday

Social group for men’s mental health and wellbeing. Coffee and games.

More details at Andy’s Man Club at Batley Library

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

Kirklees Dementia Hub at Almondbury Library – Tuesday 10 am – 1 pm

Information and advice about living with dementia.

More details at Kirklees Dementia Hub at Almondbury Library

Community Plus Drop-In at Cleckheaton Library – fortnightly on Tuesday 10 am – 12 pm

These drop in sessions supports people of all ages to help them make positive changes in their lives and build confidence in whatever they would like to do.

More details at Community Plus Drop-In at Cleckheaton Library

Take part in activities and events for all ages. Browse the listings here: Kirklees Libraries Events

Calderdale Libraries

Browse the listings here: Library events | Calderdale Council

Free mobile data-  Calderdale Libraries now offer free sim cards and data to eligible customers. More details at Free mobile data | Calderdale Libraries

Calderdale Libraries also offer volunteer-led tuition to help customers become more confident at using PCs, tablets and smartphones. See Internet and computing | Calderdale Libraries

Health and reading well collections

Reading Well is brought to you by The Reading Agency. The collections are designed to help you to understand and manage your health and wellbeing using self-help reading. The scheme is endorsed by health professionals and supported by public libraries. Collections include:

• Mental health.
• Dementia.
• Young people.

See for more information at Reading for everyone | Calderdale Libraries

Halifax Piece Hall

The Piece Hall hosts a huge array of events, from contemporary music concerts, to impressive site-specific performances, circus spectacle and street theatre. Seasonal festivities include markets alongside special food and drink celebrations and fairs. Visual arts, a substantive sculpture programme, outdoor film screenings and large scale participation projects all bring the building to life throughout the year.

Visit https://www.thepiecehall.co.uk/culture/ to find out what’s on.

Hebden Bridge Picture House

Hebden Bridge Trades Club

The well known club, bar and music venue in Hebden Bridge. Find out what’s on at https://thetradesclub.com/

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