Courses

This one-off workshop is delivered by those with lived experience and looks at the life and experiences of someone living with a diagnosis of ADHD and the fascinating insight of...
Date & times
Thursday 24 April 2025 at 10am - 12.30pm
Venues
Folly Hall, Huddersfield, St Thomas Road, Huddersfield HD1 3LT

We all have negative thoughts that can bring us down if we don’t challenge them. On this workshop we will discuss how positive self-talk and affirmations can be used to...
Date & times
Monday 2 June 2025 at 1pm - 3pm
Venues
Online

This one-off workshop looks at the life and experiences of someone living with a diagnosis on the autistic spectrum and the fascinating insight of others looking outside in. Throughout the...
Date & times
Friday 23 May 2025 at 10am - 12pm
Venues
Howlands Centre, Dewsbury, School Street, Dewsbury, WF13 1LD

Lets talk about body image! This friendly workshop will give you the opportunity to learn about what body image is and give you some tips on how to have a...
Date & times
Tuesday 13 May 2025 at 1.00pm-3.30pm
Venues
Online

Unleash your inner artist and join us as we dive into the vibrant world of creativity with our six-week online course, designed to unlock our artistic potential and bring our...
Date & times
Wednesday 4 June 2025 at 1pm - 3pm
Venues
Online

Whether you want a space to explore your creativity, try out drawing and doodling your own characters (even if you think you can’t), or want to learn how to design...
Date & times
Monday 31 March 2025 at 12.30pm - 3.30pm
Venues
Howlands Centre, Dewsbury, School Street, Dewsbury, WF13 1LD

Join us for this six-week online course, where we will be learning how to draw artistic doodles, and creating a finished piece of artwork. During the course our fantastic Creative...
Date & times
Wednesday 16 April 2025 at 10am-12pm
Venues
Online

Come along and join our friendly facilitators, as we head out and enjoy the great outdoors for a walk in beautiful tranquil settings across Kirklees. Supported by Creative Minds, these...
Date & times
Thursday 5 June 2025 at 1.30pm - 4.30pm
Thursday 12 June 2025 at 1.30pm - 4.30pm
More dates available
Venues
Kirklees – various venues, Meeting point will be provided when your booking is confirmed.

Join us for a relaxing and creative journey into the world of crochet! During this brand-new, beginner-friendly course, our lovely facilitators, Jana & Laura will introduce you to the basics...
Date & times
Wednesday 23 April 2025 at 12.30pm - 3pm
Venues
Mirfield Community Centre, Water Royd Lane, Mirfield, WF14 9SG

If you are already a learner with the College and fancy a brew and a good chat, then come along to our Cuppa & Connect event at the Recovery College....
Date & times
Thursday 3 April 2025 at 4pm - 6pm
Venues
Brian Jackson House, Huddersfield, New North Parade, Huddersfield, HD1 5JP

Delivered by our partners at Kirklees Success Centre via Zoom, this inspiring seven-week course will help you to consider the next steps in your own personal journey. With the valuable...
Date & times
Tuesday 13 May 2025 at 10am - 12pm
Venues
Online

Are you curious about how you react in certain situations? Would you like to understand more about your emotions and explore a range of strategies to help you manage them...
Date & times
Tuesday 29 April 2025 at 1pm - 3pm
Venues
Huddersfield Mission, 3-13 Lord Street, Huddersfield. HD1 1QA

It’s time to harness the power of the breath to support us through difficult times. Conscious deep breathing can be used as a mindful tool to regulate our emotions, reduce...
Date & times
Tuesday 6 May 2025 at 1pm - 3pm
Venues
Huddersfield Mission, 3-13 Lord Street, Huddersfield. HD1 1QA

We know that healthy food is important for our physical health, but it can also have a big impact on our mood. In this enlightening, brand-new, one-off workshop, we will...
Date & times
Wednesday 7 May 2025 at 10am - 12pm
Wednesday 4 June 2025 at 1pm - 3pm
Venues
Mirfield Community Centre, Water Royd Lane, Mirfield, WF14 9SG
Huddersfield Mission, 3-13 Lord Street, Huddersfield. HD1 1QA

We all know that exercise is great for our physical health, but did you know it can also significantly boost our mood? If you’re wondering where to start, join us...
Date & times
Tuesday 20 May 2025 at 1pm - 3pm
Venues
Huddersfield Mission, 3-13 Lord Street, Huddersfield. HD1 1QA

Join us for this brand-new, enlightening workshop where we delve into the transformative power of music. This session is designed to help us understand how music can be a magical...
Date & times
Tuesday 13 May 2025 at 1pm - 3pm
Venues
Huddersfield Mission, 3-13 Lord Street, Huddersfield. HD1 1QA

Living with guilt and shame can weigh heavy and limit how we live our daily lives. If this is something you relate to then join our lovely facilitators, Karen and...
Date & times
Tuesday 10 June 2025 at 1pm - 3pm
Venues
Huddersfield Mission, 3-13 Lord Street, Huddersfield. HD1 1QA

Do you often find yourself postponing tasks on your ‘to-do’ list? Does this habit leave you feeling frustrated, costing you time and money, and affecting your mood? If so, this...
Date & times
Tuesday 24 June 2025 at 1pm - 3pm
Venues
Huddersfield Mission, 3-13 Lord Street, Huddersfield. HD1 1QA

Do you ever find yourself trapped in a cycle of negative thoughts about past events or worries, stuck in a ‘mental loop’? If so, this one-off workshop is designed to...
Date & times
Thursday 29 May 2025 at 1.30pm - 3.30pm
Tuesday 17 June 2025 at 1pm - 3pm
Venues
Mirfield Community Centre, Water Royd Lane, Mirfield, WF14 9SG
Huddersfield Mission, 3-13 Lord Street, Huddersfield. HD1 1QA

Join us and our partners at TCD for this one-off taster session that combines movement and conversation to boost mental and physical health. This fab workshop encourages us to engage...
Date & times
Monday 12 May 2025 at 6pm - 7pm
Venues
Jo Cox House, (side entrance) Batley, 90 Commercial Street, Batley, WF17 5DS

Join us and our partners at TCD for this one-off taster session that combines movement and conversation to boost mental and physical health. This fab workshop encourages us to engage...
Date & times
Monday 19 May 2025 at 6pm - 7pm
Venues
Jo Cox House, (side entrance) Batley, 90 Commercial Street, Batley, WF17 5DS

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 insightful course,...
Date & times
Wednesday 11 June 2025 at 10am - 12pm
Venues
Mirfield Community Centre, Water Royd Lane, Mirfield, WF14 9SG

If you have fibromyalgia or experience chronic pain then join us for this amazing course! Delivered by Social Worker and Transformation Coach, Keilly Parker, this 3-week course will provide an...
Date & times
Thursday 26 June 2025 at 10.30am - 12.30pm
Venues
Mirfield Community Centre, Water Royd Lane, Mirfield, WF14 9SG

Discover the art of fabric printing with our Gel Printing workshop! During this two-week, hands-on course and with the help and support of our fab facilitators, James and Ann, we’ll...
Date & times
Monday 12 May 2025 at 10.30am - 12.30pm
Venues
Howlands Centre, Dewsbury, School Street, Dewsbury, WF13 1LD

Step into the world of gardening and well-being with Grow Well, a relaxing taster session that invites you to unwind outdoors, connect with nature, and discover new gardening skills. Set...
Date & times
Friday 23 May 2025 at 1-3pm
Friday 4 July 2025 at 1-3pm
More dates available
Venues
The Outback Community Garden, Halifax, Lightowler Road, HX1 5NB

Do you find it hard to say no? Do you often go along with what others want or expect? Is it tough to get your voice heard in a respectful...
Date & times
Wednesday 23 April 2025 at 10am - 12pm
Venues
Ravensleigh Resource Unit, Dewsbury, 28 Oxford Road, Dewsbury, WF13 4LL

Join us for this insightful four-week course based on the book by Don Miguel Ruiz. With the help and support of our lovely Peer Workers, Karen and Ash, together we...
Date & times
Monday 23 June 2025 at 1pm - 3pm
Venues
Huddersfield Mission, 3-13 Lord Street, Huddersfield. HD1 1QA

This one-off learning seminar will help you gain a better understanding of sleep, the impact it has and, most importantly what you can do to sleep better. The session will...
Date & times
Tuesday 10 June 2025 at 12.30pm - 2.30pm
Venues
Folly Hall, Huddersfield, St Thomas Road, Huddersfield HD1 3LT

Myths, Magic & Monsters! Join us for this ever-popular six-week course, where we delve into some of the ancient folklore of Japan – and beyond! With the help and support of...
Date & times
Thursday 1 May 2025 at 12.30 - 3.30pm
Venues
Howlands Centre, Dewsbury, School Street, Dewsbury, WF13 1LD

Journaling can be a helpful tool which can be used to enhance our sense of wellbeing; enabling us to express our thoughts and emotions in creative ways. This fab course...
Date & times
Friday 6 June 2025 at 10.30am - 12.30pm
Venues
Online

Do you have a diagnosis of ADHD yet feel you don’t fully understand the condition? Do you want to meet others with ADHD and share your experiences? Do you want...
Date & times
Thursday 1 May 2025 at 10am - 12.30pm
Venues
Brian Jackson House, Huddersfield, New North Parade, Huddersfield, HD1 5JP

This learning seminar will help you develop your knowledge and awareness of OCD, how OCD affects you and most importantly what you can do to manage it. The session will...
Date & times
Tuesday 13 May 2025 at 12.30pm - 2.30pm
Venues
Online

This learning seminar 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...
Date & times
Tuesday 8 July 2025 at 12.30pm - 2.30pm
Venues
Online

Join the lovely, Carolyn, from Mindful Maker CIC for a fun and relaxing journey through art! This 4 week course is perfect for everyone, whether you consider yourself artistic or...
Date & times
Monday 2 June 2025 at 10am - 12.30pm
Venues
Mirfield Community Centre, Water Royd Lane, Mirfield, WF14 9SG

Mindfulness is a life skill we can all learn. It involves the ability to become aware of what is happening in the present moment, rather than being on automatic pilot,...
Date & times
Thursday 24 April 2025 at 11am - 12pm
Venues
Online

Join our friendly, Peer Worker James and volunteer, Jana for this unusual, creative course. Over four weeks we will look at creating our own 3D sculpture using wire armatures (cores),...
Date & times
Wednesday 28 May 2025 at 10.30am - 1pm
Venues
Mirfield Community Centre, Water Royd Lane, Mirfield, WF14 9SG

This fabulous five-week course is one of our most popular and we are sure it will continue to be a firm favourite here at the Recovery & Wellbeing College. Throughout...
Date & times
Tuesday 22 April 2025 at 12.30 - 3.30pm
Venues
Mirfield Community Centre, Water Royd Lane, Mirfield, WF14 9SG

Join Peer Worker, Laura and Recovery Coach, Erika for this five-week course where together we will explore the essence of mindfulness in nature. We will discover different ways of practicing...
Date & times
Tuesday 3 June 2025 at 12:30-3pm
Venues
Greenhead Park Community Room (opposite tennis courts), Huddersfield, Greenhead Park, Huddersfield HD1 4HS

For many of us, the prospect of sitting down and writing a CV is one that sends chills down the spine. We might feel uncomfortable boasting about our skills or...
Date & times
Monday 31 March 2025 at 12pm - 3.30pm
Venues
Howlands Centre, Dewsbury, School Street, Dewsbury, WF13 1LD

Join us for this fantastic two-week course and discover the basic techniques of gel printing and book binding. Alongside, our friendly facilitators, James and Jade we will experiment with layered...
Date & times
Thursday 10 July 2025 at 1pm - 3.30pm
Venues
Howlands Centre, Dewsbury, School Street, Dewsbury, WF13 1LD

Join us for a four-week creative and collaborative journey celebrating the 10th Anniversary of Calderdale and Kirklees Recovery & Wellbeing College, in partnership with the ‘WOVEN in Kirklees’ textile project....
Date & times
Friday 25 April 2025 at 10am - 12pm
Venues
Mirfield Community Centre, Water Royd Lane, Mirfield, WF14 9SG

In this one-off online workshop delivered by our colleagues at Wakefield Recovery College, we’ll be discovering what the term ‘burnout’ means and exploring ways to reduce it. During this session...
Date & times
Wednesday 7 May 2025 at 1pm-3pm
Venues
Online

It’s Time to R.I.S.E. and Redefine! Are you ready to understand yourself better, overcome past challenges, and step into your full potential? If so, join this brand new, transformative 6-week...
Date & times
Wednesday 4 June 2025 at 1pm - 3pm
Venues
Mirfield Community Centre, Water Royd Lane, Mirfield, WF14 9SG

Delivered by the ever lovely, Karl at ‘Waythrough’ this two week course will help you discover how to improve feelings of self worth and to build self esteem. Together we...
Date & times
Tuesday 18 March 2025 at 1pm - 3pm
Tuesday 17 June 2025 at 1pm - 3pm
Venues
Media Centre, Huddersfield, 7 Northumberland Street, Huddersfield, HD1 1RL
Mirfield Community Centre, Water Royd Lane, Mirfield, WF14 9SG

Delivered by our partners at Carers Count, this useful and informative four-week course will help you, as a carer to reflect on your role, discover your rights and where you...
Date & times
Tuesday 29 April 2025 at 1pm - 3pm
Venues
Empire House -Dewsbury, Wakefield Road, Dewsbury, WF12 8DJ

Come along and join our friendly facilitators, Nicky & Marilyn as together we learn how to create unique pieces of jewellery on this introductory course. We will delve into an...
Date & times
Monday 12 May 2025 at 12.30 - 3pm
Venues
Howlands Centre, Dewsbury, School Street, Dewsbury, WF13 1LD

This Spring, join our wonderful Peer Worker, Laura and Recovery College volunteer, Jana as together we learn some simple techniques using felts. Using Easter, Eid, or other Springtime festivities as...
Date & times
Wednesday 26 March 2025 at 10am - 12.30pm
Venues
Mirfield Community Centre, Water Royd Lane, Mirfield, WF14 9SG

Join us as we head back in time to the early 20th Century and learn about the Golden Age of Hollywood! On this popular four-week course, delivered by Recovery College...
Date & times
Wednesday 30 April 2025 at 1pm - 3.30pm
Venues
Mirfield Community Centre, Water Royd Lane, Mirfield, WF14 9SG

Join us for this amazing, creative weaving course where we’ll explore our own personal journeys and look at how we engage with the world around us. With the help and...
Date & times
Tuesday 27 May 2025 at 11am-1pm
Thursday 26 June 2025 at 1pm - 3pm
Venues
Project Colt, Elland, Halifax, Bridgefield Mills, Elland Bridge, Elland, Halifax HX5 0SQ
Mirfield Community Centre, Water Royd Lane, Mirfield, WF14 9SG

Expressive writing is about self-expression. It helps us to think about our experiences and put our thoughts and feelings into words. In this welcoming course, we’ll take time to reflect...
Date & times
Friday 27 June 2025 at 10.30am - 12pm
Venues
Online

This course offers an opportunity to practice elements of Yoga, as a tool for connecting to the outdoors. The practice of yoga can calm the mind, improve sleep, increase concentration...
Date & times
Monday 16 June 2025 at 10.30am - 12pm
Venues
Greenhead Park Community Room (opposite tennis courts), Huddersfield, Greenhead Park, Huddersfield HD1 4HS