Weekly Update
College News
June 18, 2026
Welcome to our weekly update.
In this week’s update
It’s hard to believe, but we’re now just over a month away from the end of the academic year!
We’ve got lots of exciting courses planned for next term, and these will be going live over the next week — so keep an eye out.
This week also marks Loneliness Awareness Week, a great reminder of how important connection and community are to our wellbeing. Don’t miss out on the Great Get Together this weekend. With that in mind, we’re especially pleased to be hosting an informal Cuppa & Connect event to celebrate the end of term. It’s a lovely opportunity to meet staff, volunteers, and fellow learners in a relaxed setting, enjoy some refreshments, and spend time together. You’ll be able to ask questions, share your experiences, and let us know what’s worked well — and what we can keep improving.
As always, take a look below for courses with spaces still available, along with some fantastic opportunities from local community organisations
Featured Article:
At a recent staff training day we set aside time for something a little different – and it proved to be one of the most memorable parts of the day. Guided by our wonderful creative practitioner, Sara, we were invited into an hour of mindful doodling.
Rather than focusing on producing something “perfect,” Sara gently encouraged us to slow down and immerse ourselves in the process. Shapes flowed into one another, colours were chosen intuitively, and gradually the room grew quiet as we each became absorbed in that simple, calming act of creation. It was a powerful reminder of how stepping away from expectations can open the door to creativity, presence, and wellbeing.
We often talk about the importance of lifelong learning and creativity, and moments like this remind us that we are all learners. Whether staff, volunteers, or participants, we share the same opportunity to pause, explore, and discover new ways of being.
The session left many of us feeling lighter, more focused, and inspired. It also sparked curiosity about how creative, mindful practices can support wellbeing in everyday life. Sara’s courses and our whole creative offer provide just that: a welcoming space to explore creativity without pressure, and to experience the benefits of slowing down.
We’re proud that we don’t just talk about these values—we practise them. And sometimes, all it takes is a pen, a splash of colour, and a willingness to begin. Why not see if one of our creative courses could inspire you too?
Cuppa and Connect – End of Year Celebration
Date for your diary
Cuppa & Connect – End of year Celebration
Mirfield Community Centre, Water Royd Lane, Mirfield, WF14 9SG
Fancy a relaxed cuppa, some fresh fruit or a sweet treat, and a friendly chat?
Join us for our Cuppa & Connect learner engagement event — a warm and informal end‑of‑year celebration, marking another incredible year at the Recovery College.
It’s a chance to pause, connect, and celebrate everything we’ve achieved together. Drop in, meet the team, and hear about the latest developments, as well as what’s coming up next.
Matt, our College Principal, will be there — happy to chat, answer questions, and hear your thoughts on how we can keep improving the College experience.
Whether you’ve been learning with us for a while or you’re just getting started, you’re very welcome to come along, ask questions, share ideas, and reflect on the year together.
It’s completely informal — just good conversation, friendly faces, and a range of refreshments (including fruit, drinks, and a few sweet options too). 
Just book on to this in the same way a as a course – email, text, phone or learner portal
Join us for Cuppa & Connect!
Spaces on courses – book now to avoid disappointment:-
Click the links to find out more:
Plot to Plate
Various dates July- September – 1.30 pm – 3.00 pm – Outback Community Garden, Halifax, Lightowler Road, HX1 5NB
Boxercise Taster at ROKT
Wednesday 24 June 2026 – 1.30pm – 2.30pm – ROKT Climbing Gym, Brighouse
Wednesday 1 July 2026 – 1.30pm – 2.30pm – ROKT Climbing Gym, Brighouse
How to Find Freedom & Happiness with The Four Agreements
Wednesday 24 June 2026 – 1pm – 3pm – Online- 4 weeks
Wednesday 24 June 2026 – 1pm – 3pm – Ravensleigh Resource Unit, Dewsbury – 1 week
Body Image
Friday 26 June 2026 – 10.00am – 12.30pm – Online – 1 week
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 also coming up..Yoga in the Park- every week, 4th July – 26th September
Come and enjoy the fresh air and beautiful scenery at Greenhead Park! Pay as you feel, meet at the bandstand, bring a mat!
Yoga in the Park is run by the Peaceful Remedies Collective- a group of qualified Yoga teachers who love the outdoors and are passionate about making Yoga accessible to all.
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 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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