Weekly Update
College News
June 11, 2026
Welcome to our weekly update.
In this week’s update
We’re really pleased to welcome Katie as our new Recovery College Coordinator! She brings a wealth of experience, lived insight, and a real passion for inclusive, co-produced learning—have a read below to find out more about her and her journey.
Looking ahead to next week (from 19-21 June), we’ll also be marking Loneliness Awareness Week, alongside the Jo Cox Foundation’s Great Get Together—a great reminder of how important connection, community, and belonging are.
As always, have a look through for courses with spaces available, as well as some great opportunities from local community organisations
Featured Article:
Hello everyone, my name is Katie, and I’m delighted to be joining Calderdale and Kirklees Recovery College as the new Recovery College Coordinator.
For the past three years, I’ve worked with the recovery college in Wakefield, and I’m excited to now be part of such a dedicated team here. My journey into mental health and recovery work is shaped by both professional and personal experience. Alongside this role, I continue to work as a Peer Support Worker, bringing lived experience that helps me understand the importance of hope, connection, and feeling heard.
I believe recovery is unique to each person, and I’m passionate about creating safe, welcoming spaces where people feel supported to move forward in their own way. It’s important to me that services are inclusive, accessible, and reflective of the communities they serve, so everyone feels able to take part.
Over the years, I’ve seen people grow in confidence, build connections, and achieve goals they once thought out of reach. Being part of those journeys is a privilege. Before joining the NHS, I also worked in a variety of roles internationally, which helped me connect with people from diverse backgrounds.
In this role, I’m looking forward to building relationships with learners, volunteers, staff, and partners, while supporting the College’s continued growth and co-production. Outside of work, I enjoy travelling, art, nature, and meeting new people. I’m excited to get started and be part of this community.
I’m really looking forward to meeting you all and working together to continue building a supportive and inspiring Recovery College.
Spaces on courses – book now to avoid disappointment:-
Click the links to find out more:
Plot to Plate
Various dates June-September – 1.30 pm – 3.00 pm – Outback Community Garden, Halifax, Lightowler Road, HX1 5NB
Boxercise Taster at ROKT
Various dates June and July – 1.30pm – 2.30 pm – ROKT Climbing Gym, Brighouse
Wednesday 17 June 2026 – 1pm – 3pm – Ravensleigh Resource Unit, Dewsbury – 1 week
Friday 19 June 2026 – 1.30pm-3.30pm – Online – 1 week
Wednesday 24 June 2026 – 1pm – 3pm – Ravensleigh Resource Unit, Dewsbury – 1 week
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:
The Great Get Together – 19-21 June
The Great Get Together is the UK’s annual celebration of everything that connects our communities, inspired by Jo Cox’s belief that we have more in common than that which divides us.
For more details on what is going on near you and/or to register an event please visit https://www.jocoxfoundation.org/our-work/stronger-communities/great-get-together/
And during this weekend..
Holmfirth Arts Festival takes over the streets this weekend (Friday–Sunday), bringing a vibrant programme of high quality street theatre, live music and community-led creative activity. Known for its spectacular parade and co-created events, this much loved annual celebration transforms the town with performances and experiences across the main weekend from 12–14 June.
This week you can take part in local activity through the Marshian Arts Trail, S2R’s “Art in the Park” session at Greenhead Park on Friday 12 June, offering relaxed, creative ways to get outdoors and connect with others.
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 and enjoy the warm weather!
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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