Weekly Update
College News
April 30, 2026
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Featured Article
Yarn for Calm: A Learner’s Experience
Recovery College learner Sue has kindly shared her experience of our recent Yarn for Calm course, which took place at Project Colt in Elland, and how it has helped her to relax more and calm her mind.
In Sue’s words:
“I thoroughly enjoyed the course and have become slightly obsessed!
Having attended a few of the courses at the college, I was able to settle into the class quickly, with a lovely warm and friendly welcome from facilitator Ali—I felt ‘right at home’. I particularly enjoyed the group atmosphere, which made it a great starting point to learn a new skill and interact with new people.
I have found this course, working with yarn—which isn’t normally my thing—helped me to feel much calmer and more relaxed. I’ve started to do similar projects at home in the evenings, which is usually a time I find it difficult to just sit and relax, as various things run through my mind and increase my anxiety. Doing the wool mandalas has been a lovely, tactile, soothing, and mindful activity for me, and it has had a positive impact on my mental health and overall wellbeing.
I would definitely recommend this course and encourage anyone, no matter their level of experience, to give it a go. Yarn for Calm… does exactly what it says on the tin!”
Sue’s experience highlights how creative, mindful activities can support relaxation, build confidence, and positively impact wellbeing.
We’d like to say a big thank you to Sue for sharing her experience.
If Sue has piqued your interest you may like our online Weaving Course 16th June 1-3pm
Click here to view and find out more – Weaving Your World
We still have spaces available on some courses — head to the course timetable icon to see what’s on offer for the rest of the term.
New job available at the Recovery College
We’re recruiting a Recovery College Coach to design and deliver recovery‑focused 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 £32,073–£39,043 pro rata.
🔗 More information and application details: Job Advert
Closing date 14th May 2026
Spaces on courses – book now to avoid disappointment:-
Click the links to find out more:
Wellbeing Jar Workshop
Tuesday 5 May 2026 10.00am – 12.00pm – Project Colt, Elland, Halifax – 1 week
The Masks We Wear
Thursday 7 May 2026 10.00am – 12.00pm – Project Colt, Elland, Halifax – 3 weeks
Emotional Balance: An Introduction
Wednesday 13 May 2026 – 1pm – 3pm- Ravensleigh Resource Unit, Dewsbury
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 you’ve attended.
Use the links below:
Community Offers
In the spotlight this week:
There are quite a few art and craft workshops and courses currently running in Kirklees, click Search for more details
Visit the Arcade Pop Up listings at April at the Arcade Pop-up! – The Arcade, Dewsbury , May listings will be out soon.
Also there are several music festivals currently running. Huddersfield Literature Festival runs from 6-17 May, with this year’s programme promising plenty to spark curiosity and conversation. Holmfirth Festival of Folk takes place over the 8–10 May weekend, bringing music, dance, colour and family‑friendly fun and a great chance to enjoy Holmfirth at its most joyful.
Calderdale Cancer Care will be running their Chat and Chai in May on Mondays 1-3 pm at the Outback HX1 5NB see link below for more info- booking required.
Go to our web page for more info on the amazing offers and opportunities from 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 bank holiday 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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