Weekly Update
College News
March 19, 2026
Welcome to our weekly update!
Dive into what’s coming up over the next few weeks — from courses with spaces still available to brilliant community activities and opportunities you won’t want to miss. There’s something for everyone, so take a look and get involved!
Story of the Week – Different Minds, Shared Strength!
“The strength ADHD gives me is seeing my openness to chat to anyone as a gift. Before the course, I thought it was a hindrance.”
Linda, who recently completed our Living Well with ADHD course, summed up something many of us have felt.
At our Recovery College, Living Well with ADHD has been co‑developed by staff, volunteers and learners who live with ADHD or recognise ADHD traits in themselves. Together, we’ve created a space that doesn’t just acknowledge the challenges but celebrates our resourcefulness, creativity, problem‑solving and the many strengths that come with ADHD.
From the moment we begin, we work to build an open, inclusive atmosphere by sharing our own lived experiences. That honesty helps all of us feel safer to explore what ADHD means in our own lives. It’s often where understanding clicks into place, and where we find connection, reassurance and plenty of “lightbulb” moments.
As Linda shared,
“As someone new to learning about ADHD, I really valued the openness and reflections of the course leader’s personal stories. We complemented one another and gave each other space.”
Throughout the course, we explore possible causes and common signs of ADHD and try out practical ‘Top Tips’ that many of us have found helpful. Emma, who previously completed the course, told us,
“Having the workbook with useful strategies and signposting was really helpful.”
A big part of our learning together is discovering how we can be kinder to ourselves, how we can look after our wellbeing, honour how our brains work and feel more confident talking to others about ADHD.
Linda summed up her experience beautifully:
“I have so much more self‑compassion now. I understand there are valid reasons certain tasks felt difficult. I’ve learned to break things down into manageable chunks — and now I can celebrate the small wins.”
If you want to find out more about ADHD you can attend our awareness course on Tuesday 19th May 1-3.30pm in Dewsbury:
ADHD Awareness – Calderdale and Kirklees Recovery College
Or go to:
Neurodiversity Celebration Week where you can sign up for free webinars and find out more about neuro-diversity
Congratulations to everyone who finished our recent Living Well with ADHD course and for sharing your insights!
Spaces on courses – book now to avoid disappointment:-
Click the links to find out more:
Managing OCD
Tuesday 14 April 2026 – 12.30pm – 2.30pm – Online
Reading Round – Brand new course!
Friday 17 April 2026 – 10.30am – 12pm- Online (1 week)
Mindfulness
Thursday 16 April 2026 at 11am – 12pm – Online (8 weeks)
The Masks We Wear
Thursday 16 April 2026 – 10.30am-12.30pm – Mirfield Community Centre ( 3weeks)
Thursday 7 May 2026 – 10.00am-12.00pm – Project Colt, Elland, Halifax ( 3weeks)
For Project Colt venue: Please note, this venue is in a converted mill, the building is in the process of being improved so that it is more accessible. In the meantime, if you struggle to climb stairs please get in touch as soon as you can and we will endeavour to put adjustments in place.
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:
Email: ckrecovery.wellbeing@swyt.nhs.uk or call us on: 07717 867911 or you can use your learner portal.
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
Once enrolled, you can use the portal to easily request courses and view what you’ve attended.
Use the links below:
Community Offers
In the spot light this week:
The Tech
140 Huddersfield Rd, Holmfirth HD9 3AR
Moments in Music at The Tech
Funded by Creative Minds, Moments in Music is running a series of FREE creative music sessions for people living with dementia and their carers. The sessions are run by an experienced musician and will be an opportunity to share both familiar and new music, gentle rhythm and shared listening in a relaxed environment.
The remaining sessions run from 1.30pm to 3.30pm in the Cafe on the following dates:
15 and 29 April; 13 and 20 May; 10 and 24 June
Please book your place by emailing: bookings@holmfirthtech.co.uk
Go to our web page for more info on the amazing offers and opportunities form local community organisations:
Local community information – Calderdale and Kirklees Recovery College
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 and enjoy the sun!
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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