Weekly Update

Your Weekly Update is here, so read on if you’re looking for ways to feel inspired, stay connected, and support your wellbeing! This week’s update is packed with opportunities to learn, grow, and take part in what’s happening in your community. From local events and gatherings to a wide range of courses, there’s something for everyone. Take a look, get involved, and let’s keep learning together!

10 years of Recovery & Wellbeing College

Come and celebrate with us in Mirfield on 3 September as we mark 10 incredible years — it wouldn’t be the same without you! Click the title above for more details.

Celebration event: Could you share your wonderful work?

We’ve been blown away by what our learners have achieved over the years at the College! If during a Recovery College session you’ve ever created artwork, a craft item, a piece of writing or anything else you’re proud of or which has been meaningful to you on your recovery journey, then we’d love to showcase it at our 10 Year Celebration event on 3 September. If you’re happy to share in this way then you can drop off your piece/s on the following dates:

• Mirfield Community Centre on Tuesday 19 August or Wednesday 27 August, 9am–4pm
• Project Colt on Thursday 14 August or Wednesday 20 August, 10am–2pm

New Create & Bloom app!

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. Explore the app by downloading on Apple or Google Play. You can read more about it here.

Coping Strategies – Short Survey

New Kirklees RC Courses – now live!

We’re excited to share that our Kirklees courses for November and December are now available to book – you can see all the details here or by clicking the timetable icon below. Courses in Calderdale will continue to be added over the coming weeks, so be sure to keep checking back to see what’s on offer. Whether you’re looking to explore something new or continue your recovery journey, we’d love for you to join us.

Calling all colleagues…

If you work to support anyone who may benefit from attending the Recovery College you can learn what makes us different, why our courses change lives, and how to support people to come along, by attending our online Introduction to the Recovery College for Professionals session – details below. You can also learn more about mental health medications in our brand new course, My Meds, My Life, which has been co-produced by a Peer Worker and colleagues in the SWYFT pharmacy team – more information is below.

And remember that your wellbeing is important too. We welcome professionals, supporters and carers on all our courses, so feel free to book on if there’s something you fancy!

Our new term starts soon – book now!

Our September and October courses continue to fill up, so don’t delay – check them out and reserve your spot! Don’t be put off if a course you’re interested in is full, just let us know and we’ll happily add you to the waiting list in case a space opens up. That said, there are still places available on a range of upcoming sessions, including the ones highlighted below:

Paper Weaving
Monday 8 September- Project Colt – 10.30am – 12.30pm – 4 weeks

Moving into Mindfulness Outdoors – Calderdale and Kirklees Recovery College
Tuesday 16 September – Greenhead Park – 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 in Huddersfield.

Online Introduction to the Recovery College – for Professionals
Monday 8 September – Microsoft Teams – 1pm – 2pm

My Meds, My Life
Monday 15 September – Dewsbury – 1pm – 3.30pm – 2 weeks

Mental health medication can be a lifeline — but it can also raise questions, concerns and side effects. Whether you’re currently taking medication, have done in the past, or are simply curious, this two-week course offers a welcoming and safe space to explore how medication fits into your life and recovery journey. With SWYT’s own Pharmacy Team, and Peer Worker, Laura.

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.

Learner portal link

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.

Coming up soon…

Creative Minds Autumn Fun day for adults with learning disabilities

Thursday 18th September – 10.30am – 2pm (Please arrive for a check-in at 10.30am, pitch activities start at 11am)

The Zone, St Andrews Road, Huddersfield, HD1 6PT (Near Huddersfield Town football club stadium).

Whats on:

• Gentle standing or sitting yoga with the ever popular Umbrella Yoga
• Join the lovely NHS learning disabilities staff for some gentle fete games
• Dance with hoot creative arts
• There will be a stall with health and wellbeing information eg falls prevention, the benefits of physical activity, winter health, hospital passports, physical health checks.
• Photo booth
• Tabletop activities

Booking is essential as places are limited. Please email Alex alex.feather1@swyt.nhs.uk with the form below, or phone Alex on 07827 232698.

Note: the venue doesn’t have a changing place hoist toilet. There is a reasonably priced café but you may want to bring a packed lunch and fluids. Parking is free and plentiful, so minibuses/cars are welcome.

As some of the activities are physical and involve using equipment there’s a handy pre-exercise readiness questionnaire below if you need it.

LD funday booking form sept 2025 (DOCX, 15 KB)

LD Fun Day Physical Activity Readiness questionnaire (DOCX, 97 KB)

LD funday poster sept 2025 (PDF, 275 KB)

Huddersfield Foodie Fest – Friday 15 August

See Huddersfield Foodie Fest for full information

Dewsbury on Sea 2025 – Saturday 16 August 2025 – 11:00am – 4:00pm

In Princess of Wales precinct.
Dewsbury Town Centre, Dewsbury, WF13 1DQ

See Dewsbury on Sea 2025 for full information

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 19 August, Dalton 6pm – 7.30pm

Recycled T-Shirt Yarn – Saturday 16 and 23 August, Cleckheaton – 10:30am – 12:30pm. Now fully booked– phone number below to be on waiting list.

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

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.

You can also find more events at https://calderdaleforum50plus.com/events-activities/

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

Celebrate VJ Day at at Bankfield Museum

Saturday 16th August

More details at VJ Day/1940s Day | Event | Calderdale Museums

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