Welcome to the Weekly Update. We are very excited to be developing a partnership with Project Colt in Elland. We are running some courses there that you can book onto in the near future, including Song Writing (see below). Project Colt are based in a large mill in Elland by the river. They have a welcoming café and a shop that sells an array of good quality second hand furniture, objects and clothes! There is a garden space free to use and sit in and a whole range of other projects their many volunteers help run, supporting the local community in Calderdale.

Even if you don’t do a course there it is well worth a visit for a good coffee and a browse of the shop!

Project Colt/Colt Enterprise, Bridgefield Mill, Elland Bridge, Elland, HX5 0SQ

We hope to build up our course offer at Project Colt over the coming weeks… so watch this space!

 

Don’t forget all are welcome to attend our Free Harvest Your Potential event on World Mental Health Day.

Thursday 10th October 2024 10am – 1pm 1 week – Mirfield Community Centre

We are offering a jam-packed morning full of taster sessions to introduce you to the wonderful things we have on offer at the Recovery & Wellbeing College. You will meet some of our amazing Peer Workers, Volunteers and Ambassadors of the College as well as having the opportunity to try out printing, jewellery making, yoga and mindfulness to name but a few.

This free event is open to all adults who wish to improve their health and wellbeing (or the health & wellbeing of someone they support/care for). So come along and discover how to ‘Harvest Your Potential’ this Autumn.

No need to enrol with the college just call to book a place. Friends and family are more than welcome!

Harvest Your Potential on World Mental Health Day

 

Recovery & Wellbeing College courses

Click the icon below for details of all our upcoming courses:

It’s not too late but be quick to book onto:

Multi Layered/Coloured Lino Printing

Project Colt, Elland, Halifax, Bridgefield Mills, Elland Bridge, Elland, Halifax HX5 0SQ

Monday 23rd September 10am-1.30pm (5 weeks)

Join us for this fun, five-week course where together we will explore multi-layered block printing. Alongside, a couple of our wonderful friendly volunteers, you will have the opportunity to design and carve multiple printing blocks, which can then be layered to create beautiful multi-coloured prints. With access to a variety of tools and materials, you will learn different techniques and methods in a relaxed and informal environment.

Multi Layered/Coloured Lino Printing – Project Colt

Courses to book soon:

Song Writing! (in collaboration with Creative Minds)

Project Colt, Elland, Halifax, Bridgefield Mills, Elland Bridge, Elland, Halifax HX5 0SQ

Tuesday 8th October 10am-12pm (9 weeks)

Are you a music lover? Would you like to meet new people and collaborate in a creative setting with others? Have you ever fancied having a go at writing your own song? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then this is the course for you!

In this free 9-week course we will explore the basics of song writing and you will have the opportunity to create and play music in a group setting.

Song Writing! At Project Colt

Mindful Mondays – various courses and dates in September and October

There are five Mindful Monday sessions happening in September and October 2024-  you can book on as many or as few as you like. Check our website for all the details.

Mindful Mondays – Zentangle Art – Monday 30 September 2024 1pm – 3pm 1 week- Howlands Centre, Dewsbury

Join us for an absorbing and engaging mindful drawing workshop which will help us to focus on the now. The drawing method of Zentangle requires us to create repetitive patterns simply using pen and paper and, is considered by many as ‘yoga for the brain’ due to its calming and stress relieving effects.

Mindful Mondays – Zentangle Art

Mindful Mondays – Make your own Mini Masterpiece – Monday 7 October 2024 1pm – 3pm 1 week- Howlands Centre, Dewsbury

For those of us who don’t think we are artistic, or believe we can’t paint or draw then this workshop is for us! Using three different abstract artists for inspiration, we will amaze ourselves as we discover our potential in this expressive, abstract art workshop.

Mindful Mondays – Make your own Mini Masterpiece

Mindful Mondays – Trash to Treasure – Monday 14 October 2024 1pm – 3pm 1 week – Howlands Centre, Dewsbury

Join us for another fabulous creative workshop where we repurpose a simple household glass container into a kindness jar. With the help and support of our lovely facilitator, Carolyn we will learn how to use the method of decoupage to create a beautifully decorated jar using tissue paper and then fill with kindness activities such as going for a walk, reading a book, listening to music or meeting a friend.

Mindful Mondays- Trash to Treasure

Mindful Mondays – Plastic Fantastic – Monday 21 October 2024 1pm – 3pm 1 week – Howlands Centre. Dewsbury

Come along and join us for this fun and eco-friendly workshop which will teach us how to take everyday plastics and recycle them into funky ‘forever flowers’ that can be used to brighten up our homes or gardens. They don’t even need looking after and will provide us with years of enjoyment!

Mindful Mondays- Plastic Fantastic

Creative Wellbeing Walks (Calderdale)

Thursday 26 September 2024 at 11.30am – 2.30pm  Manor Heath Park, Halifax

Thursday 3 October 2024 at 11.30am – 2.30pm        Shibden Park, Halifax

We will be walking in beautiful tranquil settings across Calderdale. This includes Manor Heath Park and Shibden Park. We will also introduce you to some creative activities during the walking sessions. This will include arts and crafts, photography and music!

These walks vary in length and require different levels of ability/fitness, we have something for everyone.

You will be asked to complete a short physical health questionnaire before being booked onto the course. This must be completed before you attend so any support needs or concerns regarding your physical health can be discussed with the facilitator.

You may want to read Simon’s story of how the wellbeing walks have help him return to work. Wellbeing Walks: a beacon of hope – Simons story

Creative Wellbeing Walks (Calderdale)

 

Harvest Your Potential on World Mental Health Day

Thursday 10 October 2024 10am – 1pm 1 week – Mirfield Community Centre

To mark World Mental Health Day, we are offering a jam-packed morning full of taster sessions to introduce you to the wonderful things we have on offer at the Recovery & Wellbeing College. You will meet some of our amazing Peer Workers, Volunteers and Ambassadors of the College as well as having the opportunity to try out printing, jewellery making, yoga and mindfulness to name but a few.

This free event is open to all adults who wish to improve their health and wellbeing (or the health & wellbeing of someone they support/care for). So come along and discover how to ‘Harvest Your Potential’ this Autumn.

Harvest Your Potential on World Mental Health Day

The Five Ways to Wellbeing

Thrive at Connect Housing, Dewsbury, 21 Bond Street, Dewsbury, WF13 1AX – Tuesday 8 October 2024 1pm-3pm 2 weeks

Media Centre, Huddersfield, 7 Northumberland Street, Huddersfield, HD1 1RL – Tuesday 5 November 2024 1pm-3pm 2 weeks

Join us for this fab two-week course where, with the help and support of friendly facilitator, Karl from the Richmond Fellowship we will explore all aspects of improving and maintaining our sense of wellbeing.  Together we will discover practical ways to enhance our mood which can be used on a daily basis to help us feel well.  We will learn about all the different ‘Five Ways to Wellbeing’ and how these can be incorporated into our lives.

The Five Ways to Wellbeing

For Those That Give Too Much

Holmfirth Tech, 140 Huddersfield Road, Holmfirth, HD9 3AR

9th October 10am-1pm (1 week)

Brian Jackson House, Huddersfield, New North Parade, Huddersfield, HD1 5JP

4th December 10am-1pm

Are you a giving person? Do you find yourself pouring from an empty cup? Do you sometimes feel resentful of how much you give to others?

In this one-off workshop, delivered by one of our fabulous Peer Workers, Karen we will explore what it means to give and what is considered “too much”.  Together, we will discuss the reasons why we give so much, explore the science behind why it feels so rewarding and learn how to be more aware of the cost to ourselves and our health.

For Those That Give Too Much – Holmfirth and Hudds

 

Understanding Dementia

Online

Friday 11th October 10am-12pm

Are you concerned about your memory or that of a loved one?  Have you or someone you know been recently diagnosed with Dementia?  Do you work or volunteer with people who experience memory issues?  If you answered yes to any of these questions or if you would just like to find out more about Dementia then this is the course for you.  This one-off learning seminar delivered by Kirklees Dementia Hub will provide you with information about symptoms, the progression of Dementia, how to access support and be able to answer some of your questions relating to this diagnosis.

 

If you are already enrolled with the college, please email us to request a place on your chosen course(s) at:  ckrecovery.wellbeing@swyt.nhs.uk  or call us on: 07717 867911 or 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.

 

Other Community Offers

Kirklees Success Centre – My Next Step – learning programme

Kirklees Success Centre are offering ‘My Next Step’ a 12-hour group learning programme that includes group activities and discussions which will help you explore your thoughts, feelings, behaviours and wellness as you pre-pare for next step towards employment. The sessions are completely judgement free, delivered by experienced and friendly tutors. The programme will provide you with ideas, strategies and tools to help you overcome any barriers you may be experiencing and feel more confident taking your next step.

To be eligible for this FREE course you need to be over 16 years of age, not be in work, experiencing a health-related barrier, and have the right to work in the UK. If you would like to find out more about their course please contact: successcentre@kirklees.gov.uk or call 01484 234153

Calderdale Food Gathering

Thursday 3rd October 1-6pm

Albany Arcade Halifax Borough Market HX1 1DU

Are you passionate about making sustainable local food accessible to everyone in Calderdale?

Come and meet like minded people, share ideas, taste and see what Calderdale has to offer

For more info:

AINE.CALDERDALEFOODNETWORK@GAMIL.COM

Skills Connect Care with Confidence Courses, delivered by Octavia Learning

The Care with Confidence course is a two-day mentoring and coaching course for staff or volunteers in the health and social care/voluntary sectors who have buddying/supervising/managing responsibilities as part of their role.

Calderdale dates for this course:
Monday 23rd Sept (10am-3pm both days)
or
Wednesday 6th Nov and Wednesday 20th Nov (10am-3pm both days)

To be eligible for this FREE training, you are required to be at least 19 years old, have a West Yorkshire residential address, have the Right to Work in the UK, and have not attended a Skills Connect funded course previously.
You also need to be available for both dates.

Please see the  sheets below for more information but if you have any questions, please contact Lucy Gray lucy@octavialearning.co.uk

Calderdale Care with Confidence flyer (PDF, 298 KB) Skills Connect Care with Confidence information (PDF, 109 KB)

 

 

Mirfield Library Bookworms – Every 2nd Wednesday of the month

Mirfield Library, Eastthorpe Lodge, Huddersfield Road, Mirfield WF14 8AN

Mirfield Library Bookworms are a book group that discusses a a book supplied by Kirklees Libraries and often requested by members of the group on a monthly basis

Tel: 01484 414868

mirfield.lic@kirklees.gov.uk

Kirklees Libraries | Huddersfield | Facebook

Creative Writing and book clubs- Kirklees Libraries- various locations, days, dates, times

Browse full list activities, locations and dates here

Book folding at Birstall Library
13:30 – 15:00
Fortnightly on a Thursday

Spoken Word Group at Mirfield Library
Members meet at Mirfield Library on the last Wednesday of every month from 2pm-3pm

Music for wellbeing workshops, Dewsbury

Free group music-making workshop for adults

Tue 24. Sep 2024 at 10:30 – 12:30
Tue 1. Oct 2024 at 10:30 – 12:30
Tue 8. Oct 2024 at 10:30 – 12:30
Tue 15. Oct 2024 at 10:30 – 12:30
Tue 12. Nov 2024 at 10:30 – 12:30

How to get started- if you’re interested in joining then please complete the sign up form on our website. This will be sent securely to the team at hoot who will be in touch to help you get started. Need help? Not sure if this is the right thing for you? Our friendly team can tell you more about the activities and the sign up process. Give us a bell or send an email to talk to us. Telephone: 01484 516 224 | E-mail: info@hootcreativearts.co.uk

Homepage | hoot | mental health and wellbeing (hootcreativearts.co.uk)

Coming up soon in Kirklees Libraries- Black History Month in October

This year’s theme for Black History Month is “Reclaiming Narratives,” and marks a significant shift towards recognising and correcting the narratives of Black history and culture. By emphasising “Reclaiming Narratives,” we shine a brighter light on our stories, allegories, and history. We’ll be announcing our upcoming BHM events on our Social Media  Kirklees Libraries | Huddersfield | Facebook

You can also browse other upcoming bookable Kirklees libraries events at Kirklees Libraries event tickets from TicketSource.

Autumn Wellbeing Fayre- Howlands Centre – Thursday 10 October 2024

Howlands Centre, School Street, Dewsbury WF13 1LD – 1pm till 5.30pm (Parking on site)

To celebrate World Mental Health Day, the Working Together Better Partnership are hosting an Autumn Wellbeing Fayre. Everyone welcome, free wellbeing activities and workshops:

Music Workshop with Hoot Creative Arts 1pm – 1.30pm Join Hoot musician Rob Crisp for a fun and inclusive workshop together, no experience needed!

Yoga Session with CLEAR 1.45 pm -2.30pm – open to all abilities

Taster of “Ways to Wellbeing” Workshop with Kirklees Employment Service.2.45pm – 3.30pm

Auricular Therapy with Clear 3.45pm – 4.30pm

Advocacy Drop in and Mindful Colouring packs with Cloverleaf 1pm – 5pm

Flower Making and Clay Painting with Womencentre 1pm – 5pm

Eco Art – Bug Hotels by S2R drop in Activity 1pm – 5pm

Relaxing Hand Massages and Carer Question Drop in by Carers Count 1pm – 5pm
Food and refreshments provided.

For more information – please contact Clear on
01484 519097 or Clear.huddersfield@commlinks.co.uk

 

Proper Job Theatre Company- One Big Day event- Friday 20th September

Byram Arcade, Westgate, Huddersfield HD1 4ND

More information and register link at ONE BIG DAY | Pace Project

Sustainable Fashion Week 2024: Huddersfield Programme

Thread Republic CIC, a textiles reuse and skills hub based on the piazza in Huddersfield town centre https://www.threadrepublic.co.uk/  are an official hub for Sustainable Fashion Week 2024 and would love for you to join them at some of their upcoming events.  You can see the full programme here: https://www.sustainablefashionweek.uk/huddersfield

👖Saturday 21st September: Clothes Swap (FREE)

🎶 Tuesday 24th September: Fashion Show (£5)
(An incredible collection of 30 upcycled garments from the recalled IKEA This Is Not a Duvet Cover project will be on the catwalk modelled by the makers, aged 16 to 60+!)

🪡 Wednesday 25th September: Huddersfield Stitch Social (£2)

🧵Thursday 26th September: Put A Pocket In It Workshop (£25)

✨ Saturday 28th September: Drop in Print Workshop in collab with West Yorkshire Print Workshop (FREE)

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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The Recovery & Wellbeing College Team

ckrecovery.wellbeing@swyt.nhs.uk

 07717 867911

Calderdale and Kirklees Recovery and Wellbeing College

Ravensleigh Resource Unit
28 Oxford Road
Dewsbury
WF13 4LL