Weekly Update

Welcome to our weekly update

Spaces on courses – book now to avoid disappointment:- 

Amazing Affirmations

Monday 2 February 2026 – 10am – 12.30pm – Mirfield Community Centre – 1 week

We all have negative thoughts that can bring us down if we don’t challenge them. On this workshop we will discuss how positive self-talk and affirmations can be used to overcome these unhelpful thinking patterns. In this uplifting session, with the help and support of our fab Peer Workers, Laura and Ali, we will explore breathing exercises, grounding techniques and self-check ins which can all be used to help prevent anxiety from taking over. Please note, to ensure we are being fair and equitable to everyone, priority will be given to learners who have not undertaken this course previously.

My Meds, My Life

Friday 30 January 2026 – 10am – 1pm – Folly Hall, Huddersfield – 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.

Woolbeing: Pom-Poms, Mandalas, & Tassels

Friday 23 January 2026 – 10am – 1pm – Folly Hall, Huddersfield – 1 week
Friday 20 March 2026 – 10am – 1pm – Mirfield Community Centre – 1 week

Join us for this creative and soothing workshop where we’ll explore the many therapeutic benefits of working with wool. With the help and support of our lovely Peer Workers, Ali and Laura, we’ll discover three delightful crafts that promote relaxation, mindfulness and self-expression. Using soft, colourful wool fibres we’ll learn how to make a beautiful mandala; a circular pattern that symbolises unity and harmony. We’ll also have the opportunity to make fluffy, tactile pom-poms.

Rise & Redefine

Wednesday 28 January 2026 – 6pm – 8pm – Online – 6 weeks

Are you ready to understand yourself better, overcome past challenges, and step into your full potential? If so, join this brand new, transformative 6-week course delivered by our partners at Kirklees Success Centre. It’s designed to help you break free from old patterns, build confidence, and empower yourself to create the life you want!

Please be aware that due to funding from Kirklees Success Centre priority will be given to learners living in Kirklees.  Also, there will be a one-week break for February half term.

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

Disclaimer:
The community offers and activities shared in this update are provided by third-party organizations and are included for your information only. The Recovery & Wellbeing College does not endorse, guarantee, or take responsibility for the quality, safety, or suitability of these external services. Participation is at your own discretion, and we recommend checking details directly with the provider before attending.

What’s On in Kirklees

Click https://communitydirectory.kirklees.gov.uk/communityDirectory/whatsOn.aspx to browse a wide range of events.

You can also check Creative Kirklees What’s On as there are a wide variety of different events and activities listed.

Self care workshop women only Ravensthorpe Library and also Free Health Checks Mirfield

Self care Workshop- Women only Greenwood library Ravensthorpe WF13 3JR –  29th January 1.30-2.30 pm– English and Urdu posters below. Booking essential. Contact contact@s2r.org.uk

Self care Workshop2-Women only (Urdu)29.1.26 Greenwood library 1.30-2 (DOCX, 407 KB)

Free Health checks Mirfield 30th January all day at 2 venues:

Friday 30 January from 9am – 12noon – Mirfield Salvation Army, 106 Huddersfield Road WF14 8AF
Friday 30 January from 1 – 4pm – Mirfield Library, Easthorpe Lodge, Huddersfield Road WF14 8AN

Health & Wellbeing Academy -Free Health Checks Mirfieldx2 Jan26 (PDF, 283 KB)

Suitable for ages 18+ only. No need to book, just drop in. For more information, please contact Cathy Deihim (Wellness Worker)
by emailing: cathy@s2r.org.uk or calling: 07729 262 74

Coping skills with Way through – 6th February 1030 – 11.30 am – Mirfield Salvation Army, 106 Huddersfield Road WF14 8AF

To book contact contact@s2r.org.uk

Kirklees Autism Group

Kirklees Autism Group (KAG) is a group for autistic adults in Kirklees with the aim of the group being to make sure that people with Autism have their voices heard by services in Kirklees.

Evening Peer Support Group, at 6-8pm
Every 3rd Wednesday at Batley Community Centre
Peer Support Group, at 9.30am-12.30pm
Every 3rd Friday at New North Rd Baptist Church

Kirklees Autism Group poster (PDF, 1 MB)

Contact us today to find out how to get involved at kirkleesgroups@cloverleaf-advocacy.co.uk  or phone: 01924 454875

Creative Minds Kirklees newsletter

Click on the link below for the latest newsletter. Learn about the latest projects, artwork from a local artist Howard Cheslett, and a call for new artwork and poetry for Folly Hall Mills NHS premises- especially from people with lived experience of mental health issues and/or their carers.

https://sway.cloud.microsoft/cw604ikX6McaoJX6?ref=Link

New Calderdale carers group- starts 10 February

Starts Tuesday 10 February 2026, 11am – 1pm
Laura Mitchell Health and Wellbeing Centre, Great Albion Street, Halifax, HX1 1YR

To attend, contact Zahrah or Jade on 07918608131

New Calderdale carers group poster (PDF, 734 KB)

Move, connect, and make with Curious Motion

Would you benefit from some time to gently move and connect with others? Come and join us! Sessions start again this week. Our Performance Company is a space for all adults. It includes people of different backgrounds, some with experience of making dance, and many more who are new to dance. If you’d benefit from exploring movement in a creative, inclusive, and exploratory way, this is for you.

New members are welcome during January and February.

The company meets on Thursday evenings in Elland.

There are no requirements to join us, you are welcome as you are.

Registration is essential – email on: hello@curiousmotion.org.uk or WhatsApp: 07599 619785

Waythrough – What’s On January – March 2026 timetable

These activities are open to everyone aged 18 or over who lives in Kirklees and experiences mental health issues, problems, or concerns. You do not need to be seeing an employment advisor to join. Simply call the number below or email and ask for Karl Jackson-Lander the Peer Support Coordinator who will assist you to fill out a short referral form so you can attend.

What’s On – January-March-2026 (PDF, 218 KB)

For more information or to book a place please contact: Karl Jackson-Lander on:
Mobile: 07909 993203
Email: Karl.Jackson-Lander@waythrough.org.uk

For more information, to see our online calendar, or to complete our online application form follow the QR Code, or visit: https://rfkirkleesemployment.org.uk/

Proper Job- upcoming courses

Friday 23rd January to Friday 6th February:

LAB Project

(Induction + 10 days, 10am to 4pm)

Boost your confidence, employability and teamworking skills in this two-week course and gain a Level 1 in Progression. Our flagship course which has supported thousands of people to plan their next steps into employment, volunteering or feeling more involved in their community.

Progression Event: Thursday 5th February (10am to 12noon) Your organisation’s opportunity to connect with a group of learners ready to progress. Whether you offer employment support and advice, volunteering opportunities, or activities in the community, we would love to hear from you! – Let me know if you’re interested in coming along!

Email: engagement@properjob.org.uk

mollie@properjob.org.uk

Phone: Office – 01484514687
Mobile- 07716639494

Growing Works Outdoor Therapeutic Activities- January

It is a cold start to the New Year, which makes getting outdoors even harder, but it is more important than ever to get enjoy the outdoor world when we can.

Sprout, family sessions for SEND/SEMH for 12 year and below, continues every Saturday morning 10.30am – 12.30pm. It’s a relaxed, accessible space for families to get together, have fun and share experiences, booking required.

Bud, adult volunteering sessions run every Tuesday and Thursday 10am to 1pm, it is a community of people getting together to make the Wakefield Road site an engaging and productive space to connect to nature. Tasks are appropriate for every skill and ability, travel expenses available and soup at lunchtime.

All activities are at Wakefield Road Allotments, Dalton, HD5 9XN at our outdoor, therapeutic site, check out our website,  Directions and contacts – Growing Works

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

Visit https://www.visitcalderdale.com/whats-on/ for a wide range of events and activities.

Also check Calderdale Forum 50 plus events calendar at  https://calderdaleforum50plus.com/events-activities/

For the Hebden Bridge area, also check https://www.hebdenbridge.co.uk/events/index.html

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/ for their activities calendar.

The Outback Community Garden, Halifax HX1 5NB

Chat and Chai Mondays 1pm-3pm

26 January: Soap-making

2 February: Guest Speaker

9 February: World Cancer Day

Booking required: Contact Sadia: 07519997922

 

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/ – you can also view shorter walks at https://heartofthepennines.org.uk/shorter-walks/

 

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

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Calderdale and Kirklees Recovery and Wellbeing College

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