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Finding My Voice: my journey on the Editorial Panel

Our lovely, Peer Worker, Karen kindly shares her experience of joining the Editorial Panel, during her time as a learner at Barnsley Recovery College, and how she discovered her voice...

Karen

July 2, 2025

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Reflections

We are so grateful to one of our learners, for her reflections from her recent trip away and how she used this time to put into practice some of the...

A Learner

May 19, 2025

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Looking forward to a brighter future

Big thanks to learner, Jan, who has kindly shared with us her experience of attending the College and how she is now looking forward to a brighter future . “Hello,...

Jan

April 23, 2025

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There’s more to gain than to lose

Learner and volunteer, Jade has been kind enough to share some of her Recovery College journey with us. Perhaps ‘carving a bit of wood’ might help you too?! Hello, my...

Jade

March 31, 2025

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Bringing the light back

Big shout out to learner, Amelia for kindly sharing how using creativity helped bring light back into her life…. “Hi, I’m Amelia and for a long time I’ve struggled with...

Amelia

March 3, 2025

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A Dip on the Wild Side

Recovery Coach, Erika tells us why wild swimming is one of her wellness tools and how it helps her both physically and mentally. “I have always loved swimming, and have...

Erika

February 10, 2025

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A fond farewell

A fond farewell from Daniel, learner and friend of the College. Daniel has been a great support to us here and we are so grateful for his smiley face, his...

Daniel

January 21, 2025

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A Plan for Living Well – A Wonderful Gift!

Learner and retiree, Marilyn tells us how our ‘Plan for Living Well’ course has given her the gift of acceptance. I am writing this for anyone who may be considering...

Marilyn

December 10, 2024

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Finding my place in the world

Learner, Jana bravely shares with us her story of tragic loss and how the Recovery College is helping her to find herself and her place in the world. “In September...

Jana

October 22, 2024

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My journey from Recovery College learner to NHS employee

From Learner, to Friend of the College to an NHS Employee – Ethan kindly shares with us his experience of the Recovery College and how it’s helped him into the...

Ethan

September 25, 2024

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