Weekly Update

Welcome to our weekly update!

This week is Dementia Awareness Week—a time to shine a light on a condition that affects nearly a million people in the UK. Dementia isn’t just about memory loss; it impacts families, friendships, and everyday life in big ways.

The theme this year is “Act on Dementia”, encouraging all of us to learn more, support those affected, and help build more understanding communities. Whether it’s checking in on a loved one, joining a local event, or just starting a conversation—every small action counts.

For more information, resources, and ways to get involved in Dementia Awareness Week, you can visit the Alzheimer’s Society’s official page:

alzheimers.org.uk/dementia-action-week

Read on for courses on offer and community information.

Courses coming up soon…

Would you like to get more active?  Are you interested in learning about the benefits of moving more? Do you want the opportunity to meet with others and enjoy the fresh air and sunshine?  If so, we have several fantastic upcoming courses that you just might love! These include:

• Judo Taster on Monday 2 June at ROKT, Brighouse
• Moving into Mindfulness Outdoors on Tuesday 3 June at Greenhead Park, Huddersfield
• Creative Wellbeing Walks starting Thursday 5 June in various locations across Kirklees, including Dewsbury, Batley, Huddersfield & Slaithwaite
• Yoga: Tuning into Nature on Monday 16 June at Greenhead Park, Huddersfield

See below for full course details.

Judo Taster at ROKT

ROKT Climbing Gym, Brighouse, Mill Royd St, Brighouse HD6 1EY  – Monday 2 June 2025 10.30am-11.30am 1 week

This gentle session will guide you through basic Judo poses, throws, falls and gripping an opponent. Judo can improve confidence, balance and focus. You will receive guidance from an instructor to ensure that you are able to do this session safely and comfortably. We will take it at your pace. The session will also be supported by Peer Support Worker Kieran Sullivan- read his story here

Please note that due to limited places and to be fair to everyone you may only book onto one Judo Taster at ROKT session 

Judo Taster at ROKT

Moving into Mindfulness Outdoors

Greenhead Park Community Room (opposite tennis courts), Huddersfield, Greenhead Park, Huddersfield HD1 4HS – Tuesday 3 June 2025 12:30pm – 3pm 4 weeks

Join Peer Worker, Laura and Recovery Coach, Erika for this four-week course where together we will explore the essence of mindfulness in nature.  We will discover different ways of practicing mindfulness within the beautiful setting of Greenhead Park.

Please wear loose, comfortable clothing during the sessions and you will be required to complete a health questionnaire before attending.

PLEASE NOTE: This course will be outside in all weathers, will involve short walks, movement practices in the park and meditation outside

Moving into Mindfulness Outdoors

Creative Wellbeing Walks (Kirklees)

Kirklees – various venues. Meeting point will be provided when your booking is confirmed.

Come along and join our friendly facilitators, as we head out and enjoy the great outdoors for a walk in beautiful tranquil settings across Kirklees. Supported by Creative Minds, these sessions will also provide the opportunity to try some creative activities during the walks including arts and crafts and photography. So, please join us on this wellbeing adventure and learn some new ways to give your mood a boost.

Walks will take place in the following locations; Dewsbury, Batley, Huddersfield, Slaithwaite. More detailed information about the routes and locations of the walks will be provided after booking, or contact us on 07717 867911 or ckrecovery.wellbeing@swyt.nhs.uk

You will be asked to complete a short physical health questionnaire before being booked onto the course. This must be completed before you attend so any support needs or concerns regarding your physical health can be discussed with the facilitator.

Creative Wellbeing Walks (Kirklees)

Yoga: Tuning into Nature

Greenhead Park Community Room (opposite tennis courts), Huddersfield, Greenhead Park, Huddersfield HD1 4HS – Monday 16 June 2025 10.30am – 12pm 5 weeks

his course offers an opportunity to practice elements of Yoga, as a tool for connecting to the outdoors. The practice of yoga can calm the mind, improve sleep, increase concentration and could relieve symptoms of depression. It also increases strength and flexibility as we physically work to keep our bodies moving.

Please wear loose, comfortable clothing during sessions and you will be required to complete a health questionnaire before attending.

There will be recorded content for learners to use at home too.

For more inspiration, read facilitator Laura’s blog here: Yoga – a tool to manage depression – Calderdale and Kirklees Recovery College

Yoga: Tuning into Nature

 

Full Recovery & Wellbeing College timetable

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)

 

Recovery & Wellbeing College – 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

Time for You – free wellbeing sessions in Batley- various dates in May and June

You are invited to attend free wellbeing sessions at both Manorfield I & N School and Field Lane I & N School. Full details are below:

Manorfield I & N School 90-92 Manor Way, Batley Tuesday 10-11am				3rd June Candle Painting	10th June Still Life Drawing	17th June Macramé bracelets
Field Lane I & N School Albion Street, Batley Friday 9:30-10:30am			23rd May Macramé bracelets	6th June Pilates	13th June EFT	20th June Mindfulness

To attend sessions, you need to book a place. Click on the links below to book.

Manorfield – Booking form: https://forms.office.com/e/gi2bv8JxuR

Field Lane – Booking form: https://forms.office.com/e/Kq8G7SKXP8

NHS 111 Mental Health Feedback Survey

Mental health crisis support is now available to anyone across West Yorkshire by calling NHS 111 and selecting the mental health crisis option. The West Yorkshire Health and Care Partnership is keen to hear about your experience of accessing mental health crisis support using NHS 111 and other crisis support services. Your answers will help us to identify future improvements that could be made to the service.

You can access the survey using this link: https://re-url.uk/WLRB

If you need any help filling in this survey, or would like it in an alternative format, please call 01924 317 659 or email: wyicb-wak.wrhreception@nhs.net

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. Join our Spring Bank Celebration on 26^th May for food, gardening activities and nature crafts. Children to be supervised by an adult.

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- Coming up in May..

 Creative Kirklees What’s On- 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.

Holmfirth Tech – What’s On – Open Events

• Thursday, 29 May 2025 | 1pm – 3pm – Join us for complimentary tea and cake.
• Monday, 9th June 2025 | 11am – 1pm – Enjoy a complimentary brunch.
• Monday, 16th June 2025 | 7pm – 9pm – Relax with complimentary wine and cheese.

More details on these and all their activities at https://holmfirthtech.co.uk/

bookings@holmfirthtech.co.uk

Phone: 01484 686305

 

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 – event listings

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

Calderdale Libraries – event listings

Browse the listings here: Library events | Calderdale Council

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