Weekly Update
Rachel
August 6, 2025
Here’s your weekly update full of inspiring ways to connect, grow, and take part in what’s happening around us. From local events and community gatherings to our wide selection of courses, there are plenty of opportunities to learn something new, meet others, and take time for your wellbeing.
10 years of Recovery & Wellbeing College Join us on 3 September as we celebrate our 10th year – and you’re at the heart of it!
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.
Coping Strategies – Short Survey
We are putting together a resource for our learners to share different ways that people take care of themselves when feeling emotionally overwhelmed, stressed, low, or anxious. We’d love to hear what works for you. Your words might be included (anonymously) as inspiration for others. Please Click here to complete
Courses Starting Soon – don’t miss out!
Our September courses are filling up quickly, so now’s a great time to reserve your spot! There are still places available on a range of upcoming sessions—whether you’re hoping to build confidence, nurture creativity, enhance your wellbeing, or bring more mindfulness into your daily life, there’s something here for everyone.
Moving into Mindfulness Outdoors – Calderdale and Kirklees Recovery College – Tuesday 16 September at 9.45am – 11.15am – 5 weeks
Join Peer Worker, Laura and Recovery Coach, Erika for this five-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.
Paper Weaving – Monday 8th September- Project Colt – 10.30am – 12.30pm – 4 weeks
A fun and relaxing 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!
Online Introduction to the Recovery College – for Professionals – Monday 8 September – 1pm – 2pm
This informal introductory session will provide you with useful information about the Recovery & Wellbeing College and how it can help the people you work with. You will hear first hand, from some of our wonderful volunteers and Peer Workers how attending the Recovery & Wellbeing College has positively impacted on their lives. So join us and discover how to help others to live life well.
Mindful Doodles – Wednesday 10th September – online – 12.30pm-2.30pm -6 weeks
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.
View our full course offer here:
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.
Community Offers – What’s On in Kirklees
Click https://communitydirectory.kirklees.gov.uk/communityDirectory/whatsOn.aspx to browse a wide range of events.
S2R Support to Recovery invite you to their annual Summer Get Together
Go and celebrate summer with S2R in Norman Park at their annual Summer Get Together.
There will be a variety of FREE nature-based and wellbeing activities on offer, including sports games, nature crafts, pond dipping, refreshments and much more! This is a family-friendly event and everyone is welcome! On Thursday 14 August from 1pm – 4pm. You can join them for the whole afternoon or just pop in for an hour, it’s entirely up to you! Meet at Norman Park, Norman Road, Birkby HD2 2UE. For more info email: contact@s2r.org.uk or call 07933 358800
Mondays at the Museum at Tolson Museum, Huddersfield
A weekly opportunity to take part in various activities designed with your health and wellbeing in mind, all within the beautiful setting of Ravensknowle Park. From 11am – 3pm. Click here for details: Mondays at the Museum | Huddersfield Mission
Holmfirth Tech
Visit https://holmfirthtech.co.uk/whats-on/ for the events listings
Hoot Creative Arts – Saturday and evening workshops around Kirklees
Hoot Creative Arts are running Saturday and evening workshops for Kirklees resident around the district. Booking Essential!
Art in Nature – Tuesday -12 and 19 August, Dalton 6pm – 7.30pm
Recycled T-Shirt Yarn – Saturday 9, 16 and 23 August, Cleckheaton – 10:30am – 12:30pm
Telephone: 01484 516 224 or 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
This month we have a one-off special adult mindful craft session thanks to the wonderful Sue Cockcroft who will be joining us to make beautiful wall hanging vases on the evening of Wednesday 13th at Wakefield Road Allotments, HD5 9XN. Booking essential.
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, who live in Kirklees or attend Kirklees schools. Sessions run every Wednesday and Friday, 6–29 August, 10am–2pm. Lunch included. Booking essential.
Sprout at Crow Nest Park Adventure Playground
Sprout is for families with children with SEND/SEMH (no diagnosis needed) age 12 and below alongside their families to socialise, enjoy the outdoors and have fun with their peers. It runs every Saturday 10am – 12pm (although not running on 9th August) at Crow Nest Park, Dewsbury.
Bud – Adult Volunteering at Wakefield Road Allotments, Dalton
Our regular Bud adult volunteer sessions run every Tuesday and Thursday 10am – 1pm, travel expenses available and soup at lunchtime. It’s harvest time at Wakefield Road Allotments, and everything is growing so quickly so lots of weeding too, always different tasks according to interests and ability, accessible site and shelters for rainy weather.
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.
Young Shoots, outdoor courses for teenagers with SEND/SEMH to build skills, independence and confidence will be returning in September at Wakefield Road allotments, more details to follow on the website and Facebook soon.
Flyers for all activities can be found on the website Session Times and Information – Growing Works
Yoga in the Park – Greenhead Park – Huddersfield
Yoga in Greenhead Park is back! Saturday mornings, 10am, at the Bandstand. Full details on the Facebook page. Pay as you feel- donations welcome.
What’s On in Calderdale
Click https://www.visitcalderdale.com/whats-on/ to browse a wide range of events.
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
You can also find more information on walking in Calderdale at https://www.visitcalderdale.com/visitor-information/walking-in-calderdale/
Grow Well – get your hands mucky, get active and meet new people every Wednesday from 9am – 12pm at the Outback Community Garden, Halifax. For details click here: Grow Well Gardening for Wellbeing sessions – Halifax Opportunities Trust
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
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