Welcome to our weekly update

Join us on 3rd September as we celebrate an incredible 10 years of Recovery & Wellbeing College at our vibrant Celebration Event—and you’re at the heart of it!

What’s in store?

• Be moved by inspiring personal stories from our amazing learners
• Visit our stall featuring arts and crafts displays, plus detailed information about our wide range of courses
• Witness the grand unveiling of our beautiful Community 10th Year Anniversary Quilt
• Enjoy some delicious cake and warm, welcoming company
• Discover the journey that brought us here—and the exciting future ahead!

No need to book—just come along and bring your friends and family for a day full of joy, creativity, and community spirit!

Let’s celebrate a decade of hope, opportunity, and connection.

Save the date: Wednesday September 3rd 1-4pm – Formalities start at 1.30 and finish at 3,30pm

Venue: Mirfield Community Centre, Water Royd Ln, Mirfield WF14 9SG

Free Parking

Buses 202 (Arriva) and 205 (Longstaffs) stop outside the centre.

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!

Read Karen’s story of how being on a Editorial Group has helped her.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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 -19 and 26 July, Ravensthorpe 1:00pm – 3:00pm

Rap & Spoken Word – Tuesday 22 July, Huddersfield 6:00pm – 7:30pm

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 – 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

Just starting: Artists in Residence Workshops- Oakwell Hall- from Friday 18th July plus 5 additional dates

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 – 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..

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