Weekly Update
College News
August 21, 2025
Your Weekly Update is here—and we’re celebrating!
This year marks 10 amazing years of the Recovery & Wellbeing College, and we’d love for you to join us in celebrating this milestone. In this week’s update, you’ll find a wide range of courses you can book onto right now, along with all the details about our special anniversary event. It’s a great time to connect, learn, and support your wellbeing—so take a look, get involved, and let’s celebrate a decade of recovery, growth, and community together!
10 years of Recovery & Wellbeing College
Come and celebrate with us in Mirfield on Wednesday 3rd 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 3rd September. If you’re happy to share in this way then you can drop off your piece/s on the following date:
- Mirfield Community Centre on Wednesday 27 August, 9am–4pm
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
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.
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.
Calling all colleagues…
If you support anyone who might benefit from the Recovery College, join our online Introduction to the Recovery College for Professionals to discover what makes us unique, how our courses change lives, and how to help others get involved — details below.
You can also explore our new course My Meds, My Life, co-produced by a Peer Worker and SWYFT pharmacy colleagues, to learn more about mental health medications.
And don’t forget — your wellbeing matters too. Professionals, supporters, and carers are welcome on all our courses, so feel free to book onto anything that interests you!
Exciting Courses Ahead – Book Now!
Our September and October courses are filling up fast — so don’t wait, check them out and book your spot! If a course you’re interested in is full, just let us know and we’ll pop you on the waiting list in case a space opens up.
There are still plenty of courses with availability, including those highlighted below — take a look!
A Gift To Yourself
Tuesday 16 September – Project Colt – 10am – 12pm – 4 weeks.
Over four relaxing and creative weeks, you’ll be guided through making a variety of handmade items that are perfect for self-care or thoughtful gifts for loved ones.
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
Join us for a friendly, informal session to learn how the Recovery & Wellbeing College can support the people you work with. You’ll hear directly from volunteers and Peer Workers about the difference the College has made in their lives — and explore how you can help others live well, too.
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.
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)
Holmfirth Tech
Visit https://holmfirthtech.co.uk/whats-on/ for the events listings
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 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
Coming up soon..
Calderdale Cancer Aware 1 Year Celebration Event
Tuesday 26th August 1-3 pm – at the Apna Hub HX1 5PG
Join us for a celebration of community, connection and impact! We’re bringing together a local voices and professionals to honour everything we’ve achieved so far, and to share our exciting vision for the future. It will be a joyous celebration and community event!
Please bring your friends and family as we will have free activities, henna artists and food to enjoy 😃
To confirm attendance, please RSVP to calderdalecancerawware@regen.org.uk
Please be aware that parking is limited, so please travel by foot if possible.
Other events
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/
Physical Activity Ideas: Mixenden, Illingworth, Ovenden & Boothtown
Active Calderdale have published some very useful physical activity guides for Mixenden, Illingworth, Ovenden and Boothtown.
See https://calderdaleforum50plus.com/2025/08/05/physical-activity-ideas-mixenden-illingworth-ovenden-boothtown/ for more information.
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 bank holiday 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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