Weekly Update

Welcome to the Weekly Update.

We’ve got a few spaces left on some of our upcoming courses — including one that’s already sparking great conversations:
“My Meds, My Life.”

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.

Delivered in partnership with SWYT’s Pharmacy Team and our brilliant Peer Worker, Laura, this is a chance to learn, share and reflect in a supportive environment.

Monday 15 September – Dewsbury – 1pm – 3.30pm – 2 weeks

📅 Limited spaces available — book now to avoid missing out!

Other Courses with Spaces Available

🎶 Electronic Music – Explore sound, creativity and self-expression through digital music-making.
🎨 The Delights of Decopatch – A relaxing and creative craft session using patterned papers to transform everyday objects.
🧭  A Plan for Living Well – Build your own personalised wellbeing plan in a supportive and practical space.

We love sharing opportunities from other organisations that might support your wellbeing journey  — there’s so much happening in our wider community. Read on below to find out more!

Thanks for being part of our Recovery & Wellbeing College community.

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 only a few courses with spaces, including those highlighted below — take a look and book on!

A Plan for Living Well Information session

Tuesday 30 September  – Arcade Pop-Up Dewsbury – 2pm – 3.30pm
Tuesday 21 October  – Project Colt Halifax – 1.30pm-3.00pm

Join us for this information session and discover more about A Plan for Living Well  A potentially life changing course that will help us to create our own wellness plan and get back into the driving seat of our lives! Please note that learners must have completed at least two previous courses or workshops with us and attend this introductory session to participate in the full course- it’s a great way to make sure the course is the right fit for you at this time.

The Delights of Decopatch

Thursday 9th October – Howlands Centre, Dewsbury, School Street, Dewsbury, WF13 1LD – 1pm – 3.30pm – 3 weeks
Wednesday 19th November – Project Colt, Elland, Halifax, Bridgefield Mills, Elland Bridge, Elland, Halifax HX5 0SQ – 1pm- 3pm – 3 weeks

Decopatch is a creative activity using mixed media and paper craft techniques. On this fabulous course, our amazing volunteer, Wendy will introduce you to the techniques of this wonderful craft and you’ll have the opportunity to create some fantastic items for your home or as a gift to a friend.

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 undertaken this course previously.

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.

Electronic Music

Tuesday 14 October – Project Colt Halifax – 10.00am – 12.00pm – 5 weeks

Over 5 weeks you will be supported to create your own electronic music track from start to finish! You will learn how to use a Digital Audio Workstation so that you can create a complete electronic music track using one piece of free software. This is a course designed for beginners, so you don’t have to have any experience of using digital audio workstations previously. You can create your very own unique piece of electronic music at the end of the course.

View our full course offer here:

You can click the icon or link below for details of all our upcoming courses:

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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…

Kirklees Armed Forces Community Information Event – Wednesday 24 September

13:30 – 15:30 pm at Huddersfield Royal Infirmary, The Boardroom, Sub Basement, Acre Street, Lindley, HD3 3EA.

Just two weeks away from the Kirklees Armed Forces Community Information Event on Wednesday 24 September.

It will feature:

• Service information stalls (including Department for Work and Pensions, NHS, Veterans UK, Thrive Together North, Kirklees Wellness  Service, Kirklees Local TV, The Rural Veteran Hubs and more)
• Mini workshops and talks
• Veterans’ storytelling corner
• Mobile health checks
• Refreshments (tea, coffee, juice, biscuits)
• Free parking vouchers
• Fully accessible venue with volunteer guidance

To answer any questions or for more information, please contact Vina Randhawa at vina.randhawa@kirklees.gov.uk

 

Wellness Works – Health Hubs – Positive Mental Health & Employability Support in Mirfield & Dewsbury

Wellness Works is a Kirklees-wide programme designed to support people with health-related barriers to employment (18+). It brings together local organisations, communities, and health services to help individuals improve their wellbeing, build confidence, and move closer to volunteering, training or work, through a package of personalised support and local solutions.

Please view poster below for drop in dates at both Mirfield, Ravensthorpe and Dewsbury in September. You can also view below the September schedule for Support to Recovery.

Wellness Works Poster September 2025 (PDF, 849 KB)

Support to Recovery September 2025 Schedule (PDF, 773 KB)

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).

What’s 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)

 

Lantern parade at Crow Nest Park for World Mental Health day – Thursday 9th October

Crow Nest Park, Heckmondwike Road, Dewsbury WF13 2SG, 4.00 – 7.30 pm

Come and celebrate World Mental Health day with the Working Together Better Partnership. Lantern Parade around the park
between 6.30-6.45pm. Lots of activities on the night: Nature based workshops, free vegan food, interactive stalls, make your own lantern and much much more…
Please note: Access to toilet facilities may be limited on the day
Feel free to bring your own lanterns – strictly no flying ones.

You are also welcome to attend our drop-in workshops to make your own lanterns at:

• CLEAR, Huddersfield – Monday 8th and 15th September – 10am – 3pm (Drop in) – 2nd Floor Lion Chambers,
  John William Street, HD1 1ES
• Carers Count, Dewsbury – Friday 12th and 19th September – 11am – 3pm (Drop in) – 4th Floor, Empire House,
  Old Wakefield Road,WF13 8DJ

See also lantern making workshop poster below for details.

Lantern Parade EVENT Poster 2025 (PDF, 1 MB)

Lantern Making Workshops (1) poster (PDF, 2 MB)

Lantern Parade Stalls Form BOOKING (DOCX, 24 KB)

If you would like a stall on the day to promote your service, please see attached booking form and return to hannah.cochrane@inspirenorth.co.uk – contact info also on booking form.

Holmfirth Tech

Visit https://holmfirthtech.co.uk/whats-on/ for the events listings

For more activities to do with health and wellbeing visit: https://communitydirectory.kirklees.gov.uk/communityDirectory/ThingsToDo.aspx?q=health

https://www.kirklees.gov.uk/beta/community-plus/our-events.aspx

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/

Coming up soon..

What’s On at Project Colt, Elland

Housed within the historic walls of Elland’s Bridgefield Mills, Project Colt is a safe space full of understanding and open to people who may need extra support.

More than just a building, our mill is a thriving hub brimming with activities, workshops, a bustling cafe, and unique shopping experiences.  People can connect, learn, create, and support one another.

Browse the link at https://www.projectcolt.org.uk/whats-on/

 

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 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