Local community information
Community Offers
Disclaimer:
The community offers and activities shared here are provided by third-party organisations and are included for your information only. The Recovery & Wellbeing College does not endorse, guarantee, or take responsibility for the quality, safety, or suitability of these external services. Participation is at your own discretion, and we recommend checking details directly with the provider before attending.
What’s On in Kirklees
Click https://communitydirectory.kirklees.gov.uk/communityDirectory/whatsOn.aspx to browse a wide range of events.
You can also check Creative Kirklees What’s On as there are a wide variety of different events and activities listed.
Giants Community Trust Launch Wellbeing Works- starts Friday 27th March
Huddersfield Giants Community Trust is launching a new Wellbeing Works programme designed to support adults aged 18 to 64 across Kirklees who are unemployed, economically inactive, or facing health-related barriers to work. Running for nine weeks, the programme begins on Friday 27th March, with sessions taking place every Wednesday and Friday from 12pm–2pm. The programme offers a welcoming and supportive environment for individuals who may be experiencing low confidence, limited engagement with wellbeing activities, or mental and physical health challenges.
For more details and a link to register please visit https://hgct.co.uk/giants-community-trust-launch-wellbeing-works/
Kirklees Success Centre- new summer timetable
The new timetable has now been released- see below. Please register here at Kirklees Success Centre – Adult Learning Booking Form 2025-26 – Fill in form for any courses
KSC timetable from April 2026 (PDF, 274 KB)
If you would like any further information, please get in touch.
Contact us by phone on 01484 234153 or email success.centres@kirklees.gov.uk
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The Tech
140 Huddersfield Rd, Holmfirth HD9 3AR
Moments in Music at The Tech
Funded by Creative Minds, Moments in Music is running a series of FREE creative music sessions for people living with dementia and their carers. The sessions are run by an experienced musician and will be an opportunity to share both familiar and new music, gentle rhythm and shared listening in a relaxed environment.
The remaining sessions run from 1.30pm to 3.30pm in the Cafe on the following dates:
15 and 29 April; 13 and 20 May; 10 and 24 June
Please book your place by emailing: bookings@holmfirthtech.co.uk
FREE Practical Support Sessions
Cooking on a Budget – Friday 27 Mar 2026 – 10 a.m. (Café)
Please book places at bookings@holmfirthtech.co.uk
We are very grateful to One Community Foundation for funding these activities. For further details of this ‘Warm and Wise’ programme, please contact us.
Visit https://holmfirthtech.co.uk/whats-on/ for the latest events listings
Kirklees Autism Group
Kirklees Autism Group (KAG) is a group for autistic adults in Kirklees with the aim of the group being to make sure that people with Autism have their voices heard by services in Kirklees.
Evening Peer Support Group, at 6-8pm
Every 3rd Wednesday at Batley Community Centre
Peer Support Group, at 9.30am-12.30pm
Every 3rd Friday at New North Rd Baptist Church
Kirklees Autism Group poster (PDF, 1 MB)
Contact us today to find out how to get involved at kirkleesgroups@cloverleaf-advocacy.co.uk or phone: 01924 454875
Waythrough – What’s On April – June 2026 timetable
These activities are open to everyone aged 18 or over who lives in Kirklees and experiences mental health issues, problems, or concerns. You do not need to be seeing an employment advisor to join. Simply call the number below or email and ask for Karl Jackson-Lander the Peer Support Coordinator who will assist you to fill out a short referral form so you can attend.
What’s On – April-June-2026 (PDF, 294 KB)
Stroll and Snap to Wellbeing- monthly group
Join Waythrough Kirklees Employment Services New group, Stroll and Snap to Wellbeing: to improve your wellbeing. Show your creative side while out and about, being more active and connecting to the world through photography using your smartphone, or creative writing. The group meets in person the last Tuesday of each month starting from 28th April 2026
Time: 1:00pm – 2:30pm
Location: The Media Centre, 7 Northumberland Street, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD1 1R
If you would like to join this group or find out more, please:
Email: Info.KirkleesES@waythrough.org.uk or Phone: 01484 434866
Stroll and Snap Poster (DOCX, 184 KB)
You can download the Waythrough referral form here:
KES Referral Form (DOCX, 92 KB)
For more information or to book a place please contact: Karl Jackson-Lander on:
Mobile: 07909 993203
Email: Karl.Jackson-Lander@waythrough.org.uk
For more information, to see our online calendar, or to complete our online application form follow the QR Code, or visit: https://rfkirkleesemployment.org.uk/
Work Ready Programme with Elevate
Are you:
- 18-26 years old
- Living in Kirklees
- Not in work or education
This is a 2 day work ready programme. Lunch and travel expenses provided. Full details below.
Contact:
Email: elevate@freshfutures.org.uk
Phone: 01484 519988
Brian Jackson House, HD1 5JP
CLEAR free community sessions for wellbeing
These start after Easter in Batley. They are free, and anyone over 18 is welcome to come along. They are at the Fields at Manorfield I and N School, 90 and 92 Manor Way, Batley WF17 7DQ
To Book: Free wellbeing sessions – booking request for Manorfield (April/May 2026) – Fill in form
Or you can scan the QR code below to launch the booking form:
Support to Recovery (S2R)- Wellness works and Health hub drop ins.
Various sessions are available:
Note: the What’s On for Waythrough just below is just now for March and will soon be superseded by the April list- see above for this.
What’s On – January-March-2026 NEW (PDF, 218 KB)
Wellness Works Health Hub drop ins – March ’26 Mirfield Dewsbury (PDF, 858 KB)
Menopause Information Session2 March’26 (PDF, 385 KB)
S2R March 2026 Schedule (PDF, 2 MB)
The carers count calendar can be viewed here:
For more activities to do with health and wellbeing visit:
https://communitydirectory.kirklees.gov.uk/communityDirectory/ThingsToDo.aspx?q=health
https://www.kirklees.gov.uk/beta/community-plus/our-events.aspx
What’s On in Calderdale
Visit https://www.visitcalderdale.com/whats-on/ for a wide range of events and activities.
Also check Calderdale Forum 50 plus events calendar at https://calderdaleforum50plus.com/events-activities/
You can browse their activity directory at https://calderdaleforum50plus.com/in-touch-home/
For the Hebden Bridge area, also check https://www.hebdenbridge.co.uk/events/index.html
What’s On at Project Colt, Elland
Housed within the historic walls of Elland’s Bridgefield Mills, Project Colt is a safe space full of understanding and open to people who may need extra support.
More than just a building, our mill is a thriving hub brimming with activities, workshops, a bustling cafe, and unique shopping experiences. People can connect, learn, create, and support one another.
Browse the link at https://www.projectcolt.org.uk/whats-on/ for their activities calendar.
Calderdale Healthy Minds – Our Experience: Lived and Living Project
The project will run from February to May 2026, working in partnership with Everybody Arts in Halifax.
Our Experience: Lived and Living invites members of the community to create art reflecting the theme of ‘lived experience’ of mental health issues and/or disability. Project participants will get chance to explore what the theme of ‘lived experience’ means to them, expanding their creative freedom and developing their artistic practice.
Participants will be supported to nurture artistic skills through artist development sessions and weekly studio access at Everybody Arts in Halifax, where they will be able to use art studio facilities including print making and ceramics. The project will finish with the opportunity to showcase artwork at the Everybody Arts gallery, as part of a wider creative health initiative for Calderdale. The final showcase will amplify the voices of people with lived experience of distress in order to challenge negative cultural attitudes to mental health.
Interested in taking part?
Please read the full project description here before applying via this online form.
Or get in touch with us to find out more: georgia@healthymindscalderdale.co.uk
Cultures in Colour – A Community Event for Women
Thursday 26th March 1:00–2:30PM at The Apna Hub, Halifax HX1 5PG
This afternoon will bring women together from across the community to enjoy:
- A global-themed fashion show
- Health and cancer awareness activities
- A free, freshly prepared lunch
- The opportunity to wear something that reflects their culture or country of origin
Please note:
- Entry is by ticket only
- This event is for women only
- No children can attend
For tickets or further information, please contact Rachel:
📞 07519 997924
Rachel Porter
Cancer Community Engagement Manager
Calderdale Cancer Aware Project
Hanson Lane Enterprise Centre HX1 5PG
Telephone: 01422 347 392 Mobile: 07519997924
Email: rachel.porter@regen.org.uk Website: Calderdale Cancer Aware – Halifax Opportunities Trust
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Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust – Help shape the new CHFT cancer support service and complete our survey
Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust are gathering public information to help improve their cancer services. Please feel free to complete the survey and send it on to anyone you feel would like to give their opinion. It is a short 12 question survey that takes no more than 5 minutes to complete and your opinions could help shape future cancer care locally. Just scan the QR code below with your phone to launch the survey.
3-2-1 Walks: Get outdoors and enjoy easy to follow routes in Calderdale!
Build your fitness and improve your health with 3-2-1 Walks from Active Calderdale and Calderdale Forum 50 Plus. Choose from easy-to-follow routes and see how far you can walk in a week or a month. Getting active by walking regularly can improve both your physical and mental health. Our short, easy-to-follow walks can be enjoyed alone or in the company of family and friends.
More information at 3-2-1 Walks – Calderdale Forum 50 Plus
You can also find more information on walking in Calderdale at https://www.visitcalderdale.com/visitor-information/walking-in-calderdale/ – you can also view shorter walks at https://heartofthepennines.org.uk/shorter-walks/
Grow Well
Get your hands mucky, get active and meet new people every Wednesday from 9am – 12pm at the Outback Community Garden, Halifax. For details click here: Grow Well Gardening for Wellbeing sessions – Halifax Opportunities Trust