Weekly update
College News
November 18, 2021
Welcome to the weekly update where you can find out more about our new courses on offer as well as some other information from our local community.
Carers Rights Day Thursday 25th November
If you are a Carer then please note that next Thursday is Carers Rights Day with a number of events and advice session running!
Launch event – Making Space Calderdale
To celebrate the launch of our new service Makng Space are hosting an event on:
Thursday 25 November 10am-2pm at The King’s Centre in Halifax.
This is an opportunity for you to meet the team, hear about the support being offered to carers and to also find out about other services that support carers in Calderdale. The event is open to carers, the person they care for as well as for professionals. Feel free to call in for as long as you can and a buffet lunch and refreshments will be provided.
Carers Count Kirklees…
We feel it’s important to prepare carers with the information you need in case of an emergency, you may become ill, feeling you can’t cope or you feel you’re getting older so what’s the future look like for you and the person you care for.
Planning for the unexpected, the WHAT IF is extremely important and gives everyone the reassurance of what happens next at usually a very difficult and stressful time.
For more info click here
Carers Rights Day Thursday 25th November 13:00 – 14:30 Tickets
Or go to Cares Count carers rights page website page: https://carerscount.org.uk/carers-rights.php
Trust-wide Carers’ Rights Day online event – Thursday 25 November 2021 10am-4pm
If you are a carers champion, a staff carer or a carer living in any of our districts (Barnsley, Wakefield, Kirklees or Calderdale) come along to our online interactive events
Any queries please contact – Gillian.Cowell2@swyt.nhs.uk or 07771660866
Microsoft Teams meeting
Click here to join the meeting
Winter is here, we have a collection of courses, workshops, along with articles and ideas to help you not to just survive but thrive through the colder months. Check out our handmade holidays course and look out for more to follow (Carers of course are more than welcome)!
C & K Recovery and Wellbeing College courses
Please click the link below to view all our courses and book on asap so you don’t miss out!
BRAND NEW…
Handmade Holidays – (Winter Well-ies)
Wednesday 1st December 1-3pm at Kirklees (3 weeks)
As part of the Winter Well-ies collection of courses, Handmade Holidays introduces you to new ways of expressing traditional sentiments. Join us to create handmade gift wrap, make a wellness plan and get inspired to give presents that are kind to your finances, mind and the planet.
Week 1 – It’s the thought that counts. Our first session will focus on ways to reconnect with the true spirit of the season. Along with making personal gift lists we will explore ideas for presents that are better for your mind, wallet and the environment.
Week 2 – Printing. Transform recycled paper into gift tags, wrapping paper, and festive cards using easy to replicate techniques relief printmaking techniques.
Week 3 – The gift of giving. Our final session will cover making gift bags from your own printed papers, handmade decorations along with some practical self-care tips to make the season less stressful.
Handmade Holidays – Face to face
LAST CHANCE….
Dealing with Stress
Thursday 2 December 12.30-2.30pm (1 week)
This online workshop will help you develop your knowledge and awareness of stress, how stress affects you and most importantly what you can do to manage it. The session will be facilitated by two friendly psychological wellbeing practitioners and introduce self-help techniques such as relaxation, problem solving and challenging negative thoughts, helping you to learn skills to manage your own symptoms and become your own therapist.
BRAND NEW…
Stillness- Nature is a Teacher
Starts: Tuesday 11 January 1-2.30pm (1 week)
Greenhead Park in Huddersfield
In this short, one-off session you will discover the stillness of nature. This will help you find peace, calmness, wholeness and a renewed sense of connection to the natural world. It will be an opportunity to practice a simple meditation technique in nature and socialise with others. There will also be a short mindfulness walk (weather permitting). It has been proven that meditation has great benefits for mental and physical health, and taking the meditation practice outside can help you find a stress free way of experiencing life.
Stillness – Nature is a Teacher – Greenhead Park
Covid restrictions and guidance at the College
All face-to-face courses will follow a set of procedures to keep you safe from Covid-19 infection. These will include social distancing, the wearing of face masks and other hygiene measures. As always we will give you a warm welcome! and will ask a few questions, take your temperature!
Please read here for further information: Principal Letter – Covid Restrictions
To book a place on a course or to find out more please contact us or visit:
www.calderdalekirkleesrc.nhs.uk/courses/
Other courses from local providers
Adult Community Learning Kirklees
Maths Mates – learn how to support children in local schools with their maths skills, Fieldhead Primary Academy, 4 week course online, starting 16th November
Reading Friends – learn how to support children in local schools with their reading – various dates and locations
Steps for Success – online on Zoom, 6 week course (with a break for Christmas) starting 30th November 12.30-2.30pm
Dare to Dream – online on Zoom, Fridays 10am-12pm, starting in January 2022
Please note these courses are open to Kirklees residents only.
For more information or to book a place please contact:
Kirklees Success Centre on 01484 234153
email: success.centres@kirklees.gov.uk
Other initiatives from local organisations:
Young Dementia Voice – share your experiences and views
If you or a loved one are living with dementia under the age of 65, then Kirklees Dementia Hub would like to invite you to attend a focus group to help shape relevant services in Kirklees.
Thursday 25th November 12.30-3pm at Brian Jackson House in Huddersfield.
- Transport can be arranged (both pick up and drop off).
- Travel costs for those travelling independently will be
paid back to you. - Refreshments and Food provided.
To book a place and arrange transport, please call: Kirklees Dementia Hub on 01484 411 074
Dewsbury: Your Health in Mind S2R/Create Space
This month we will be running some brand-new Wednesday Wanderers sessions in Earlsheaton Park, and some women-only Friday Wanderers sessions in Crow Nest Park. We will also be teaching skills like shelter building, foraging and compass reading in our new Outdoor Skills and Nature Confidence sessions at Boothroyd Academy. Or why not join us for a workshop on Beginners Embroidery on Tuesday 9th November or Invisible Mending on Tuesday 30th November and learn some basic embroidery techniques or how to turn repairing and patching clothing into an art form!
Take a look at our latest Dewsbury: Your Health in Mind Schedule below and email: contact@s2r.org.uk or call/text 07895 510 433 to book your place on a session
Peer Talk
“People start to heal the moment they feel heard” – Peer Support Group for those living with depression, anxiety and related conditions. Just turn up – it is free
EVERY THURSDAY 7.30Pm – 9.00pm
The Lounge, St Paul’s Methodist Church, Wakefield Rd, Dalton, Huddersfield, HD5 8DE
Find out more at:
http://www.pcankirklees.org
Call: 07719 562 617
email: enquiries@ peertalk.org.uk
Sing-a-long Carols (Healthy Minds and The Archway)
No need to be a confident singer, just come along and enjoy some fun tunes!
And finally…
It’s Batley Poets #InterFaithWeek Poetry session this Saturday 20th November at Batley Library, from 2-4pm. Everyone’s welcome, whether you have a poem to share or you just want to listen. Or you want to see if we have cake
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Stay safe, reach out and have a great weekend
The Recovery & Wellbeing College Team
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