Welcome to Keeping Connected and the weekly update. Life can be tough at times and all too easily we can turn into our own worst critic and spiral into negative, unhelpful thinking. There is something beneficial about being around people who have been through or are going through their own struggles but who remain hopeful and positive. We are reminded to be our own best friend and not our worst critic. Our courses are co-designed and facilitated by people that understand, someone like you, with you. Why not read Ian’s article in our Keeping Connected Newsletter to see how this has helped him and/or Laura’s article on how she has adapted to living with her struggles to look after her own health and wellbeing. We are better when we share ideas, focus on our own wellbeing and be our own best friend. Do read on and book onto courses below that help do exactly that!

 

Keeping-Connected-July-2024

At this time of year there’s a lot of events out in the community to enjoy- arts, walking, carnival, film festival and more.  See our Community Offers further down the page for a selection both in Calderdale and Kirklees- there’s plenty to visit during the summer.

Recovery & Wellbeing College courses:-

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How to Manage Stress

Thrive at Connect Housing, Dewsbury, 21 Bond Street, Dewsbury, WF13 1AX

Coming up soon, book now

Tuesday 2 July 2024 1pm – 3pm 2 weeks

Media Centre, Huddersfield, 7 Northumberland Street, Huddersfield, HD1 1RL

Tuesday 16 July 2024 1pm – 3pm 2 weeks

This informative and useful two-week course, kindly offered by our partners at the Richmond Fellowship, looks at the causes, symptoms and impact of stress. With the help of friendly facilitator, Karl, we will discuss how to recognise – and effectively combat stress in our daily lives in a relaxed, safe and supportive environment alongside other learners.

Please note that due to Richmond Fellowship’s funding priority will be given to learners living in Kirklees.

How to Manage Stress

 

Deeper Roots

Mirfield Community Centre, Water Royd Lane, Mirfield, WF14 9SG

Monday 1 July 2024 10am – 12pm 4 weeks – coming up soon, book now

Join us as we explore more deeply the disciplines and practices introduced in our Rooting into Place course. This brand-new, advanced course delivered by our lovely Peer Worker, Hannah-May is a way for us to continue our learning, deepen our understanding and rekindle our relationship with the places we live.

This course is suitable for those seek an immersive journey, one that digs deep into the soil of a place and who have previously attended our ‘Rooting into Place’ course.

Deeper Roots

Curious Motion Everybody Dance Course

Elland Community Hub, Elland Community Hub, Huddersfield Road, Elland, HX5 9DW  – coming up soon, book now

Term 1 Wednesday 3 July 2024 6pm-8pm 7 weeks
Term 2 Wednesday 11 September 2024 6pm-8pm 7 weeks
Term 2 Saturday 19 October 2024 1:30pm-4:30pm 2 weeks

Offered by Curious Motion, a dance and health-based organisation in Elland, Everybody Dance is an exciting opportunity to take part in a new inclusive dance performance project, aimed at encouraging self-expression, connection, and creativity.

This course will support you to express yourself, learn new skills, and connect more deeply with yourself, others, and the world around you. At the end of the course you will take part in a performance as part of the ‘Welland Festival’, Curious Motion’s annual arts for wellbeing event in Elland.

Curious Motion Everybody Dance Course

What’s On?

Mirfield Community Centre, Water Royd Lane, Mirfield, WF14 9SG

Monday 8 July 2024 10am – 12pm, 1 week – coming up soon, book now

Join us for this one-off workshop where we will discover more about other services, activities and groups beyond the Recovery & Wellbeing College, to help us reach our full potential and live well in our own communities.  Whether it’s the arts, leisure, recreation, physical activity, sport, education or volunteering opportunities or just something to keep the children entertained during the holidays, we will learn about organisations and services which relate to all of these topics – AND MUCH MORE.

What’s On?

Declutter your life

Howlands Centre, Dewsbury, School Street, Dewsbury, WF13 1LD

Monday 15 July 2024 10am – 12pm 3 weeks – coming up soon, book now

The stuff we buy and accumulate over time can clutter our minds as well as our homes.  So, join us for this insightful three-week course as together we learn how to live with less and to regain control of our choices – and lives.  With the help and support of our lovely Peer Worker, Karen we will discuss ways to simplify our lives, to focus on the things that are important to us and practical ways to rid ourselves of the chaos of our overfilled drawers, cupboards and minds!

Please be aware that this course is not suitable for those who have hoarding tendencies due to the specialised and complex nature of this condition.

Declutter your life

Monday Funday

Mirfield Community Centre, Water Royd Lane, Mirfield, WF14 9SG

Monday 22 July 2024 1pm – 3pm 1 week

With the summer holidays upon us, we think that now is the perfect time to have some fun! During this one-off INTERACTIVE workshop we will, as a group, play some games just for the sheer enjoyment of it. This session will give you the chance to let your hair down and have a laugh in a safe and informal setting, giving your mood a boost and allowing you to put your everyday worries aside – at least for a couple of hours!

Monday Funday

If you are already enrolled with the college, please email us to request a place on your chosen course(s) at:  ckrecovery.wellbeing@swyt.nhs.uk 

or call us on: 07717 867911 or use your learner portal

Please wait for confirmation that you are booked onto a course before attending

If you are new to the College please enrol here.

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Other Community Offers:

 

Creative Minds- Film Festival

Time and date: 6.15pm-10pm, Friday 26th July 2024
Venue: Crossley Gallery, D Mill Reception, Dean Clough Mills, Halifax HX3 5AX
Tickets booking: Up North, Down South (July Edition) – presented by Creative Minds Tickets, Fri 26 Jul 2024 at 18:15 | Eventbrite

Creative Minds presents ‘Up North’ a triple bill film screening with The British Urban Film Festival (BUFF)
Free tickets available (on a first come first served basis) for people who use Southwest Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust services/carers/the unemployed/Halifax residents.
The screening features 2 short films created locally:
Lavender’ (UK, 27 mins) – an emotional drama that delves into the memories of a person living with dementia, built around an interpretation of some of the difficulties they may face (directed by Andrew Ball-Shaw).

‘Taxi’ (UK, 24 mins) is a gentle, funny and touching insight into the lives of a group of people we often take for granted (directed by Geoff Brokate for Verd de gris Arts).
Headline feature film: Absolutely Marvellous ((Director: Emmanuel Anyiam-Osigwe, UK, 84 mins)
a fly-on-the-wall boxing documentary which centres around a visually impaired mother and her day-to-day life.

Follow BU Film Fest CIC on Instagram: @bufilmfest, on Twitter/X: @bufilmfestival, on Facebook: @buffconnects

Enquiries: Alex (Creative Minds) 07827-232698

Creative Minds are also running a wide range of other programmes- please browse their programme at the link below

CM Newsletter Calderdale Kirklees June 2024 (PDF, 2 MB)

Creative Scene – Art in the Park

Join these friendly, creative Tuesdays to explore the benefits of both art and nature at Earlsheaton Park. We will use our natural surroundings as a starting point for a range of creative art projects.  For both beginners and experienced creators alike. Work with local, professional artist Rachael Gorton whose work investigates connections with nature and wellbeing. Come along to as many sessions as you like but places are limited, so please book by emailing: henry@creativescene.org.uk

Sessions for adults run on Tuesdays from 12.30pm – 2.30pm on the following dates:  18 June, 23 July

Halifax Minster Summer Festival June 27 – July 7 2024

The Halifax Minster Summer Festival is a collection of events taking place at Halifax Minster, featuring musical and theatre performances, community fairs, and even dance workshops! Click  Learn More  below to view the Summer Festival Programme.

Learn More

To book tickets, head to Halifax Minster’s Events Page by clicking Book Now, or purchase in-person at the Minster shop by cash or card.

Brighouse Charity Gala – Saturday June 29th

Time: 12 pm to 4 pm

This year’s theme for the Brighouse Charity Gala is “Brighouse Goes Wild”, .

A range of performances will be on at Land Head Recreational Ground throughout the afternoon, including a dog show!

For full details of the procession schedule, as well as full information on the event, please click the link below to visit the gala website.

On the day | Brighouse Charity Gala

Honley Show 2024- Saturday 29th June

A fun day out for all the family at one of the region’s biggest rural shows. Sections include: Horses, Donkeys and Heavy Horses, Handicraft, Sheep, Cattle, Dogs, Poultry, Goats, Cavies, Mice, Rabbits, Craft Stalls, Trade Stands, Gymkhana and Pets.

Please click on the link below for latest details and tickets

https://honleyshow.co.uk/home/

Deighton Carnival – Saturday 29 June, 12pm – 7pm

The Deighton Carnival was started in 2002 and is held every year on the last Saturday in June. There will be lots of music, dance, sports, workshops and stalls with activities such as nail art, climbing wall, facepainting and a whole lot more. It really is a great day out for the whole family, and of course there will be the much-loved Carnival Procession which will begin at 1pm.

Contact: howardbelafonte@ls2y.co.uk

07714 743405

https://www.facebook.com/officialdeightoncarnival/

Map link

You can find a listing of other Kirklees festivals and galas at https://communitydirectory.kirklees.gov.uk/communityDirectory/ThemeDetails.aspx?themeId=63

Voices Together by Calderdale Music – Halifax July 1- July 3 – 6.30 pm

Calderdale Music presents “Voices Together”, showcasing over 1300 young people and 42 schools across 3 evenings.

At Calderdale Music, we believe that music connects us: it has the ability to improve our lives and bring people together. It helps people to grow in self-esteem, build essential skills and lead to bright futures. We are here to help the young people, schools and diverse communities of Calderdale to make the most of life–enhancing music opportunities.

During this exciting concert, a collection of “Big Songs” will be performed by all those involved, accompanied by our live band, and with additional individual performances by some schools.

Join us as we celebrate bringing our Voices Together!

Click the link below for information on the performances on Monday 1st, Tuesday 2nd, and Wednesday 3rd of July.

Voices Together 2024 | Victoria Theatre

Kirklees Libraries

Poetry Group at Cleckheaton Library

Every Tuesday – 2pm -3 pm

A free drop in session where we share and discuss poetry. Each week we explore a different theme.

Cleckheaton Library, Whitcliffe Road, Cleckheaton BD19 3DX

01484 414868

Visit Kirklees Libraries Facebook page here

Creative Writing Group at Cleckheaton Library

Every Monday 6pm – 7pm

Come along and practise the art of writing whether you’re a beginner, have previous experience or looking to to hone you’re writing technique.

Cleckheaton Library, Whitcliffe Road, Cleckheaton BD19 3DX

01484 414868

Visit Kirklees Libraries Facebook page here

 

For a full listing of events in Kirklees Libraries that is regularly updated visit https://www.creativekirklees.com/en-UK/topic/6508306e3ffd1405abad699c?mode=event&count=9 

Cost of Living Information:

Click the link below to find links to websites and workbooks that can provide help and advice with money, debt and the cost of living.

 

Cost of Living Information – Calderdale and Kirklees

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The Recovery & Wellbeing College Team

ckrecovery.wellbeing@swyt.nhs.uk

 07717 867911

PLEASE NOTE:  Our correspondence address is:

Calderdale and Kirklees Recovery and Wellbeing College

Ravensleigh Resource Unit
28 Oxford Road
Dewsbury
WF13 4LL

Please do not send any mail or correspondence to our old Pathways address or Mirfield Community Centre