Weekly Update
College News
April 23, 2026
Welcome to our weekly update.
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đ Taking a Second to Notice
This week I managed to take a decent photo on my phone â which doesnât always happen. A rainbow in the sky, a blossom tree doing its thing, and for once I actually noticed it before it disappeared.
It got me thinking about how rarely we slow down enough to catch moments like that. Most days weâre moving from one thing to the next, trying to remember what we were meant to be doing. Being âin the momentâ doesnât need to be complicated or deep, sometimes itâs just stopping long enough to think, thatâs quite nice, and letting yourself stay there for a second.
Thereâs something hopeful in that. Rainbows only turn up after rough weather, and blossom doesnât rush or worry about keeping up, it just appears when itâs ready. Recovery can be a bit like that too. Progress isnât always obvious or dramatic. Sometimes itâs small, quiet, and easy to miss if weâre not paying attention.
Next Tuesday weâre really looking forward to Cuppa and Connect, where weâll be getting together with learners for a brew and a chat. No pressure, no agenda â just a space to connect and take things at your own pace. Turning up is more than enough.
Whether hope shows up for you through learning, conversation, creativity, or the occasional moment where you stop and notice whatâs around you. You’ll be most welcome here. And yes, there will be cake!
Looking forward to seeing you there
Matt
We still have spaces available on some courses â head to the course timetable icon to see whatâs on offer for the rest of the term.
And if youâre a bloke (or know one!) there is a Free Menâs Health Event on 28th April in Halifax– see below for details, and our Local Community Offers page below.
New job available at the Recovery College
Weâre recruiting a Recovery College Coach to design and deliver recoveryâfocused courses and workshops that support people to live meaningful lives beyond or alongside illness or disability. The role has a particular focus on expanding our curriculum for people with eating disorders, working collaboratively with learners, carers, services, and people with lived experience.
0.5 FTE, salary ÂŁ32,073âÂŁ39,043 pro rata.
đ More information and application details: Job Advert
Closing date 14th May 2026
Date for your diary
⨠Join us for Cuppa & Connect! â¨
Brian Jackson House, Huddersfield Tuesday 28th April 4.15 pm until 5.45pm
Fancy a relaxed cuppa, a slice of cake, and a friendly chat?
Our Cuppa & Connect learner engagement event is the perfect chance to drop in, meet some of the team, and hear about the latest developments at the Recovery College.
Matt, our College Principal, will also be there â happy to chat, answer questions, and hear your thoughts about how we can keep improving the College experience.
Whether youâve been learning with us for a while or youâre just getting started, come along to ask questions, share your ideas, and discover what exciting things are coming up next.
Itâs completely informal, just good conversation, friendly faces, free drinks, and of course⌠cake! đ°â
Weâd love to see you there.
Just book on to this in the same way a as a course – email, text, phone or learner portal
Spaces on courses – book now to avoid disappointment:-Â
Click the links to find out more:
Wellbeing Jar Workshop
Tuesday 5 May 2026 – 10am – 12.00pm – Project Colt, Elland, Halifax
The Masks We Wear
Thursday 7 May 2026 10.00am – 12.00pm –Â Project Colt, Elland, Halifax – 3 weeks
Writing With Confidence
Friday 15 May 2026 – 10am – 12.30pm – Online
ADHD Awareness
Tuesday 19 May 2026 – 1pm – 3.30pm – The Arcade Pop-Up, Dewsbury
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 youâve attended.
Use the links below:
Community Offers
In the spot light this week:
Free Menâs Health Event â Tuesday 28th April, 11.30 am â 4.00 pm- Halifax Opportunities Trust
Halifax Opportunities Trust is pleased to invite you to a free Menâs Health Event taking place this April. This event is designed to provide practical health advice, support, and a relaxed space to connect with local services and the community.
Location: APNA Hub, Hanson Lane Enterprise Centre, Halifax, HX1 5PG
- Health professionals offering advice and support
- Complimentary refreshments available throughout the event
- Fun and interactive activities including table tennis, Nintendo Wii, and Giant Jenga
- Local services on hand, including a doctor
- Opportunities to network with professionals and community members
- And much more
For more information, please email apnashub@regen.org.uk or call 01422 347392
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 sunny 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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