Weekly Update

Welcome to our weekly update

Spaces on courses – book now to avoid disappointment:- 

Thursday 26 February 2026 – 10am – 12.30pm  – Green Head Park Pavilion – 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. This course will include walking, movement, drawing and gardening. Please wear loose, comfortable clothing during the sessions and you will be required to complete a health questionnaire before attending.

Woolbeing: Pom-Poms, Mandalas, & Tassels

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.

Dementia – Positive Steps (twice weekly)

Monday 23 February 2026 – 5.00pm-6.15pm – Online – 5 weeks

This is a 5-week course, with 10 sessions, occurring on Mondays and Wednesdays of each week. Each week/topic can be attended individually or join us for the full course. Each week, split in to part 1 and part 2 of a topic, covers an aspect of dementia or supporting someone living with dementia to help you feel informed, empowered, and prepared to manage your future with dementia. You may wish to attend as a family carer, a person living with dementia or because you have an interest in dementia and dementia care.

Please note: Week commencing the 17th of February will be a break week due to half term. 

Boxercise Taster at ROKT

Wednesday 25 February 2026 – 1.30pm-2.30pm   ROKT Climbing Gym, Brighouse – 1 week
Wednesday 4 March 2026 – 1.30pm-2.30pm         ROKT Climbing Gym, Brighouse – 1 week
Wednesday 11 March 2026 – 1.30pm-2.30pm       ROKT Climbing Gym, Brighouse – 1 week
Wednesday 18 March 2026 – 1.30pm-2.30pm       ROKT Climbing Gym, Brighouse – 1 week

This gentle beginner’s session will focus on techniques such as footwork, punches and defensive moves. Boxercise is great for stress relief, and is a great option for boosting wellbeing. You will receive guidance from an instructor to ensure that you are able to do this session safely and comfortably. We will take it at your pace.  You will be required to complete a health questionnaire before attending.

Please note that due to limited places and to be fair to everyone you may only book onto one Boxercise Taster at ROKT session 

View our full course offer here:

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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 organisations 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.

 Online radicalisation awareness and prevention workshops for parents and carers- dates below

The Kirklees Prevent team have received Home Office funding to offer 4 free parent and carer workshops on the theme of online radicalisation awareness and prevention, which will be delivered by Empowering Minds  Empowering Minds – If knowledge is the key – Mind is the lock

This session is designed to help parents, carers, and community members better understand how harmful and extremist right-wing ideologies can impact children and young people, particularly online. 

The programme will explore how these narratives are shared, why some young people may be drawn to them, and what trusted adults can do to spot early warning signs and respond confidently and safely. 

What the session will cover: 

• An introduction to extreme right-wing (XRW) ideologies and why they are harmful to individuals and communities 

• How children and young people may encounter or be influenced by XRW content online and offline 

• Common conspiracy theories, grievances, and narratives used to attract and radicalise young people, and how to gently challenge them 

• Awareness of symbols, language, memes, and emojis that may signal extremist beliefs or grooming 

• Practical guidance on having safe, supportive conversations with children and young people 

• Understanding safeguarding, referral, and reporting pathways, and when to seek further support 

 When:  Tuesday 10th February 2026 10.00-12.00 / Tuesday 10th February 18.00-20.00

 Where: Online

 How to book:

Scan the relevant QR code on the poster  to book. If anyone would like a copy of the poster, please email prevent@kirklees.gov.uk directly.

 Places are limited so please publicise these with parents / carers as soon as possible. 

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

 

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/

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

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

ckrecovery.wellbeing@swyt.nhs.uk

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Calderdale and Kirklees Recovery and Wellbeing College

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