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.
Current Digital Hub drop ins – North and South Kirklees
A digital hub is a local community-based centre that offers a range of support services to help you with your digital inclusion journey.
They have a number of free courses and activities that you can access with a level to suit everyone, from beginners through to intermediate and more advanced courses. The hubs are listed below and also included in the attachments- click to view.
Drop-ins until June (Libraries) – Term time only – Crosland Moor Community Learning Centre:
Dalton/Rawthorpe – 1st Wednesday of month @ 1.00 – 3.00
Denby Dale – 2nd Wednesday of month @ 10.00 – 12.00
Kirkburton – 2nd Wednesday of month @ 1.00 – 3.00
Honley – 3rd Wednesday of month @10.00 – 12.00
Holmfirth – 3rd Wednesday of month @ 1.30 – 3.30
Skelmanthorpe – 4th Wednesday of month @ 1.30 – 3.30
Digital Drop-Ins April 26 A-Z (1) (1) (PDF, 212 KB)
Digital Hubs – All Sessions April – July 2026 (PDF, 271 KB)
Waythrough, Kirklees Employment Service – Self-Employed Taster Session
11 June 10.30 am – 12.30 pm – Media Centre, 7 Northumberland Street, Huddersfield HD1 1RL
2nd July 10.30 am – 12.30 pm – Connect Housing, , 21 Bond Street, Dewsbury WF13 1AX
In partnership with Kirklees College Waythrough has a new Workshop taster session on offer for people who are interested to find out more about being Self-Employed.
The two hour workshops covers a range of topics as you will see from the attached poster.
These include:
• Introduction to Self-Employment,
• What Self Employment Means in the UK
• Identify Benefits and Challenges of Self Employment
• Understand Basic Tax and National Insurance Responsibilities
• Universal Credit and Self Employment
This workshop is being delivered in conjunction with Kirklees College, whose staff will be delivering this at both our Huddersfield Hub at the Media Centre and also Connect Housing in Dewsbury.
For attending participants who wish to progress self-employment further after this taster session they will have the opportunity to register for L1 Self-Employment accredited course with Kirklees College, Waythrough Kirklees employment service is also able to support people on their self-employment journey.
Attached is a referral form for anyone that would like to attend, alternatively complete the online referral form, Referral Forms – Kirklees Employment Service
If people would like more information please phone 01484 434866 or email info.KirkleesES@waythrough.org.uk
KES Referral Form (DOCX, 105 KB)
Waythrough – Stress Management 2 week workshop
4th and 11th of June 1-3pm- Media Centre, 7 Northumberland Street, Huddersfield HD1 1RL
See attached poster for full details.
Stress-Management (PDF, 437 KB)
KES Referral Form (DOCX, 105 KB)
Waythrough- new What’s On timetable for July-September
Please click on link below for the new timetable. Everything is now listed in date order. Also included is information on peer support groups.
What’s On July-September 2026 Waythrough Kirklees Employment Service (PDF, 319 KB)#
Click link below to complete the referral form.
KES Referral Form Updated 2026 (DOCX, 105 KB)
Kirklees Success Centre new timetable from May 2026
Please click to view:
KSC timetable from May 2026 (PDF, 339 KB)
Register here for any courses: Kirklees Success Centre – Adult Learning Booking Form 2025-26 – Fill in form
Contact us by phone on 01484 234153 or email success.centres@kirklees.gov.uk
Please see our website for details of all of our courses Kirklees Success Centre | Kirklees Council or Find us on Facebook
Hoot – Creative Activities across Kirklees
Hoot have a full list of various creative activities to support mental health and emotional wellbeing – browse them at Our activities | hoot | mental health and wellbeing
Dementia Pathway Experience Survey- Healthwatch Kirklees and Calderdale
Healthwatch is the independent champion for people who use health and care services. We are working with health and social care services to help them understand your experiences.
This survey is about your experience of dementia care, diagnosis and treatment in Kirklees and Calderdale.
Closing date: Tuesday 30 June 2026
Estimated time to complete: 10 minutes
Please click on https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/HWDementiaPathway/ to complete the survey
Your feedback will be shared anonymously with local NHS decision-makers to help them understand people’s experiences and improve services across Calderdale and Kirklees.
All information you share is anonymous and will be stored in line with data protection legislation. To find out more about how we use and store information, please see our privacy statement
If you have any questions, need support to complete the survey, or would prefer to share your experiences in a different way, please contact us:
Healthwatch Calderdale
Email: info@healthwatchcalderdale.co.uk
Tel: 01422 412141
Heart of the Town – Dewsbury- from 12th May
Every Tuesday from 12th May for 12 weeks.
Heart of the Town is aimed at men aged 18+ who would like to improve their physical health and overall wellbeing. The programme combines weekly classroom based learning with practical exercise sessions and takes a holistic approach to health.
Programme details:
- Start date: Tuesday 12 May
- Sessions: Every Tuesday for 12 weeks
- Venues & times:
- Sessions 1 (12 May) and 12 (28 July): Dewsbury Town Hall, WF12 8DG, 5.30pm–7.30pm
- Sessions 2–11: BoxKing, 1A North Road, Ravensthorpe, WF13 3AB, 6.00pm–7.30pm
Please see poster below for full details. For further information contact help@htafcfoundation.com
Dementia clinics: free, life-changing support for people affected by dementia
Dementia UK is offering free, confidential clinic appointments at your local branch with a dementia specialist Admiral Nurse. You don’t need to be a Virgin Money customer. Everyone is welcome. To book your appointment, please visit https://dementiauk.org/virginmoney, scan the QR code on attached document, or speak to a Virgin Money colleague in your branch. If you’re unable to make an appointment, text APPOINTMENT to 0747 872 4000 and we’ll call you to help make your booking.
If you have any questions about the clinics please contact virginmoney@dementiauk.org. For immediate support, contact Dementia
UK’s Helpline on 0800 888 6678 or book a phone or video appointment at https://www.dementiauk.org/book
Nationwide Building Society trading as Virgin Money. Head Office: Nationwide House, Pipers Way, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN38 1N
Dementia Clinics A4 Community Poster (PDF, 499 KB)
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. This year’s Great Get Together will take place on 19-21 June 2026 and will mark 10 years since Jo was killed. For more details and to register an event please visit https://www.jocoxfoundation.org/our-work/stronger-communities/great-get-together/
Loneliness Awareness Week – 15 – 21 June
Hosted by Marmalade Trust, Loneliness Awareness Week is the world’s largest campaign to inspire conversations about loneliness and promote connection activities happening across the world. Join the movement by fundraising, hosting an event or activity, or sharing your voice on social media. For more details please visit https://www.lonelinessawarenessweek.org/
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:
10 and 24 June
Please book your place by emailing: bookings@holmfirthtech.co.uk
FREE Practical Support Sessions
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.
To check the Tech’s events calendar, visit https://holmfirthtech.co.uk/whats-on/ . Please check frequently, as this calendar is manually updated and subject to change.
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
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.
What’s On at Halifax Opportunities Trust
Halifax Opportunities Trust is an anti-poverty charity in Calderdale supporting people through employment, integration & ESOL, community & wellbeing, enterprise and apprenticeships. Visit their Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/HalifaxOpportunitiesTrust
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