Welcome to our weekly update

As we approach the end of the academic year, we’re reflecting on what has been an incredible journey. With new courses launched in fresh venues across Calderdale and Kirklees, we’re thrilled to now have over 1,400 learners enrolled and an average of 730 bookings each month—a fantastic achievement!

While August may be a quieter month for courses, we’re full steam ahead preparing for an exciting year ahead, with new developments and improvements coming to our College. Want to hear more about what we’ve accomplished, the lives we’ve helped transform, and what’s coming next? Join us at our Celebration Event on 3rd September, where we’ll be showcasing learner work, sharing personal stories, and much more. We truly believe that when we come together, we grow stronger—and build hope for the future.

We’re also inviting learners and volunteers to join our brand-new Course Editorial Group—a direct result of feedback from our recent Cuppa and Connect events. If you’re passionate about shaping the future of our College, we’d love to hear from you. Details are below.

And as always, read on for updates on available courses, community offers, and upcoming events.

Help Shape the Future of Our Recovery College – Join the Editorial Group!

Would you like to help make the College and our courses the best they can be and make a positive difference to the lives of others? We’re inviting learners and volunteers to join our Editorial Group – a key part of how we ensure our courses stay useful, welcoming and inspiring.

We are looking for a total of 4 learners and volunteers from a mix of backgrounds across Calderdale and Kirklees to bring diverse perspectives and experiences to the group. As a member of the Editorial Group, you’ll:

• Share your thoughts and ideas to help shape our courses
• Commit to just 4 meetings a year, with some reading and feedback in between
• Learn new skills and gain experience in teamwork and course development
• Build connections with others who care about mental health and education
• Help make our college better for everyone

You don’t need to be an expert – just bring your lived experience, your ideas, and your enthusiasm. We welcome anyone with different skills and backgrounds who has been part of the College for at least 12 months.

There will be training available to support you in this role, and expenses are covered. We’re looking for 4 new members – so if this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you!

Interested?

Please contact Matt, our Principal, for an informal chat and to find out more about the application process.

email ckrecovery.wellbeing@swyt.nhs.uk

 

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

 

Last chance for a sneaky peek of our Recovery College Quilt!

From 26 Jun 2025, to 12 Jul 2025, 10:30-15:30 – WYPW Gallery, The Piazza Centre, Unit 42-44 Princess Alexandra Walk, Huddersfield HD1 2RS

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, opened at 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!

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.

Understanding Anxiety – 9th September – Folly Hall Huddersfield

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 wellbeing practitioners from Kirklees Talking Therapies service alongside a Recovery College volunteer with lived experience of anxiety.

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

Halifax Opportunities Trust – Wellbeing Festival

Wednesday 23rd July – 1.00pm – 4.00 pm

Join us for a vibrant wellbeing festival in the heart of Park Ward at the Outback Community Kitchen and Garden!

A fun filled day for all the family with stalls, local services, tasty food and exciting activities. Come together, connect, celebrate health, happiness and community!

To book a stall call 01422 347392 or email apnaswhub@regen.org.uk

Kirklees Success Centres – Summer timetable

Kirklees Success Centres have made a few amendments and additions to their summer timetable. See details below

Note: you can of course book some courses with KSC through the Recovery College- details as always on our course timetable.

Kirklees Success Centre Timetable (PDF, 167 KB)

To enrol on any course, scan here

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, 10am, 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.

Livefields Festival 2025

Birstall, Batley WF 17 9LG. Saturday 12th July 6 pm – 11.30 pm

2025’s Festival takes place at Oakwell Hall’s Stadium Ground in Birstall, near Leeds just off the M62, 12th July 2025 and feature’s seven amazing bands all suited to outdoor festivals. They really will get you rocking.

Email: livefieldsfestival@gmail.com

Phone: 07803792159

Website (includes ticket link): https://livefieldsfestival.co.uk/

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

You can find more festivals listings at Festivals & Carnivals

Also currently running – 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.

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/

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 sunny 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