Chess for Beginners
Brian Jackson House, Huddersfield, New North Parade, Huddersfield, HD1 5JP
Life skills and interests
Research suggests that playing chess has a surprising number of mental health benefits including building self-confidence, improved thinking and problem-solving skills and it can even expand our memory! Don’t believe us? Well, why not join us for this fun, interactive beginners chess course and see for yourself? Over four weeks we will learn the basics of this two-player board game, including everything from the board set up, to how the pieces move to playing friendly games against another novices.
This course will conclude with an optional fifth session at Huddersfield Library on Saturday 15 February. More details will be provided to learners during the course.
If you are already enrolled with the College, to book your place please email ckrecovery.wellbeing@swyt.nhs.uk
If you are new to the Recovery & Wellbeing College, please enrol here.
Cost
Free
At Brian Jackson House, Huddersfield
Start dates and time
| Term | Day | Date | Times | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Term | Wednesday | 22 January 2025 | 10.15am - 11.45am | 4 weeks |
Location
How do I enrol?
You are not referred to the Recovery College, you can simply enrol yourself, or on behalf of someone for any of our courses that may be of interest to you. Our courses are open to all adults and we welcome carers, supporters and professionals too.
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