Weekly Update

Welcome to our weekly update!

Welcome to the weekly update with our usual course offers and community information.

We want to take this opportunity to wish all those who celebrate it a very happy Easter! If you’ve got some extra time over the bank holiday weekend, why not try to get outdoors in this lovely weather and enjoy the benefits of being in nature? It might be a chance to fit in a bit more physical movement than we can normally manage in our busy lives, so don’t forget to check out our recent social media posts for ideas about different ways to keep moving and boost your wellbeing!

Please read on for more information about the wide variety of courses on offer at the College, including new craft courses at Project Colt in Elland. Book early to avoid disappointment!

Courses coming up soon…

Self-Care for Carers

Empire House -Dewsbury, Wakefield Road, Dewsbury, WF12 8DJ – Tuesday 29 April 2025 1pm – 3pm 4 weeks

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 can get support.  Together we will discuss, what self-care is and learn some helpful self-care practices and how we can incorporate these into our busy lives.

Please note that due to funding this course is for unpaid carers residing in Kirklees only.

Self-Care for Carers

Managing OCD

Online – Tuesday 13 May 2025 12.30pm – 2.30pm 1 week

Develop your knowledge and awareness of OCD, how it affects you and what you can do to manage it. The session will introduce proven, self-help techniques to teach you the skills to manage your own symptoms and become your own therapist. Delivered by our partners, Kirklees Talking Therapies service, this learning seminar will be facilitated by two friendly psychological wellbeing practitioners.

Please note that the last booking date for this course is 29th April.

Managing OCD

Exercise Your Way to Wellness With Butterflies

Jo Cox House, (side entrance) Batley, 90 Commercial Street, Batley, WF17 5DS – Monday 12 May 2025 6pm – 7pm 1 week

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 workshop encourages us to engage in fun, physical activities to improve our mood and fitness, followed by open, informal wellbeing chats.  These discussions provide an opportunity for us to share experiences, discuss mental health and build connections, fostering a sense of community and support, all within a save and supportive environment. Information will also be provided about the weekly Butterflies Group and how attending this can help us build on our recovery journeys.

This session is for those who identify as female and all abilities are welcome.

Exercise Your Way to Wellness With Butterflies

Exercise Your Way to Wellness With Luke’s Lads

Jo Cox House, (side entrance) Batley, 90 Commercial Street, Batley, WF17 5DS – Monday 19 May 2025 6pm – 7pm 1 week

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 in fun, physical activities to improve our mood and fitness, followed by open, informal wellbeing chats. These discussions provide an opportunity for us to share experiences, discuss mental health and build connections, fostering a sense of community and support, all within a save and supportive environment. Information will also be provided about the weekly Luke’s Lads Group and how attending this can help us build on our recovery journeys.

This session is for those who identify as male and all abilities are welcome.

Exercise Your Way to Wellness With Luke’s Lads

Also, there are only a few remaining spaces on:

• How to Build Confidence & Communicate Effectively

Ravensleigh Resource Unit, Oxford Road, Dewsbury, WF13 4LL – Wednesday 23 April 2025 10am – 12pm for 5 weeks

• The Golden Age of Hollywood: Studio Battles

Mirfield Community Centre, Water Royd Lane, Mirfield, WF14 9SG – Wednesday 30 April 2025 1pm – 3.30pm for 4 weeks

Book now to avoid disappointment!

 

Full Recovery & Wellbeing College timetable

Click the icon or link below for details of all our upcoming courses:

Click to book – View all courses – Calderdale and Kirklees Recovery College (calderdalekirkleesrc.nhs.uk)

 

Recovery & Wellbeing College – How to book your place

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 you can use your learner portal to express your interest.

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

If you are new to the College please enrol here.

 

Recovery College Learner Portal

If you have enrolled with us within the last 2 years or so you will have access to our learner portal. This makes booking onto courses even easier! You can request to book onto courses and see what course you have attended. Use the links below to the portal and our user guide.

Learner portal link

User guide

 

Other Community Offers

Please note we have updated our useful contacts for mental health support:

Useful Contacts – Calderdale and Kirklees Recovery College

 

Cloverleaf – Mental Health Self Advocacy Course – Wednesday 23rd April

Cloverleaf, 4th Floor, Empire House, Wakefield Old Road, Dewsbury, WF12 8DJ

Wednesday 23rd April 10am-12pm then every 2 weeks for a total of 6 sessions

This 6-week course is designed to support people facing mental health challenges to speak up for themselves. It will cover the basics of self-advocacy, how to effectively communicate, speak up for yourself and get the outcome you desire.

For more information and to reserve your place, follow the link: Cloverleaf Mental Health Self Advocacy Course

 

Easter events

The Easter period is often the beginning of the warmer weather, a splash of colourful creativity after the dark winter. The school holidays mean plenty of local venues open their doors and offer fun things to do and see. Put a spring in your step and take a hop through the list at these links:

Calderdale Easter Events

Kirklees Easter Events

 

Kirklees- Coming up in May..

&Piano Music Festival 17-24 May

info@andpiano.co.uk

&Piano is a festival based in the beautiful village of Slaithwaite in Huddersfield, that celebrates and showcases live classical music. Our events are relaxed and casual, suitable for anyone that knows anything about classical music, or anyone that doesn’t.

For more information and tickets visit website at https://andpiano.co.uk/

More information about Music events in Kirklees

Visit the Kirklees directory- music links

 

Huddersfield Literature Festival 8-18 May

info@huddlitfest.org.uk

01484 951 108

An award-winning 10-day Festival held annually in the spring. A blended Festival of 50+ digital, outdoor and venue-based events held online and at accessible spaces in Huddersfield, HLF champions accessibility, diversity and under-represented groups. With many free and low-cost events including some with live subtitling. To receive advance updates or find out more about volunteering visit the website at https://www.huddlitfest.org.uk/

 

Holmfirth Festival of Folk 2025  9-11 May

enquiries@holmfirthfestivaloffolk.co.uk

01484 520 454

Holmfirth Festival of Folk is a community run festival with a variety of music, dance and events

Headliners:

Shooglenifty – Friday

Urban Folk Quartet – Saturday

Josienne Clarke – Sunday

Full information and booking link on website at https://www.holmfirthfestivaloffolk.co.uk/

 

Holmfirth Tech – What’s On – Open Events

• Thursday, 29 May 2025 | 1pm – 3pm – Join us for complimentary tea and cake.
• Monday, 9th June 2025 | 11am – 1pm – Enjoy a complimentary brunch.
• Monday, 16th June 2025 | 7pm – 9pm – Relax with complimentary wine and cheese.

More details on these and all their activities at https://holmfirthtech.co.uk/

bookings@holmfirthtech.co.uk

Phone: 01484 686305

Women’s Health After 40 event- Apna Staying Well Hub 24th April 1pm – 3 pm

Apna Staying Well Hub, Hanson Lane Enterprise Centre Halifax HX1 5PG

apnaswhub@regen.org.uk

01422 347392

Hot flushes, brain fog, low mood, tiredness, body aches, etc…. are you or a women you know struggling with these?
You are not alone.

Come to our ‘Women’s Health After 40’ event hosted by a female doctor from the community, alongside other local healthcare professionals.

This is a safe and supportive environment where we can talk openly about our health issues. Refreshments will be provided.

All ages welcome.

Hoot Creative Arts

Bates Mill, Milford Street, HD1 3DX Huddersfield

Welcome Taster Session | hoot | mental health and wellbeing

Wednesday 7 May  from 11:00-12:30 – Booking essential

 

Proper Job- current sessions

Proper Job Theatre Co, 48a Byram Arcade, Huddersfield, HD1 1ND
Mobile: 07716 639494

Friday 25th April:

LAB Taster Session

(3 hours, 10am-1pm)

See the space, meet the team, and try out some activities before committing to a full course!

Friday 25^th April to Friday 9^th May

LAB Project

(Induction + 10 days, 10am to 4pm, Mon to Fri)

Our flagship course, running in Huddersfield since 1985, has supported thousands of people with building confidence, skills for employment and planning a positive future for themselves. Work with our tutors on communication and teamworking skills to help you take your next steps, and gain an accredited Level 1 Extended Award in Learning, Employability and Progression

Friday 9th to Friday 23rd May:

LAB Wellbeing ONLINE (note- nearly full)

(Induction + 10 days, 10am-2pm)

Work with tutors to develop practical and useful skills to cope with your mental health challenges, stress and overwhelm. Designed for individuals who can self-identify with mild to moderate mental ill-health.

ONLINE course requires internet access and tech which supports Zoom (smartphone, tablet, laptop)

Incentives:

Up to £5 per day reimbursed travel costs, PLUS £5 voucher for each day of course completed including Tasters (Up to £50 for learners completing LAB Project)

Eligibility:

Must have the right to live and work in the UK (or have been a resident for a minimum of 6 months)

Be unemployed, low earning, seeking work, retired, off sick or economically inactive and be over the age of 19 (born on or before 31/08/2005)

 

Support to Find and Maintain Employment- REAL Support

Do you have a learning disability or autism and want to get back to work? Then REAL Support could be for you!

REAL Support is designed for people with a learning disability and/or autism, helping them secure paid employment, maintain their jobs, and progress in their careers. No formal diagnosis is needed, but you must provide evidence of similar support needs.

Referrals can be made by anyone – professionals, family members, or self-referrals are all welcome. Allocations are made within 24 to 48 hours.

For more information:

• Website: REAL employment | Kirklees Council
• Email: RealEmployment@kirklees.gov.uk
• Referral: Refer a person to the REAL Employment service – My Kirklees Account

 

Men Walking and Talking – Huddersfield

Every Monday – Harold Wilson statue, Huddersfield train station, 6.30 pm

Men Walking and Talking provide a safe space and an opportunity for men (18+) to meet up for a walk, talk about their mental health, and get things off their chest. The Huddersfield walk is just one of 34 locations in the UK, with more being added regularly.

The website is here, if you’d like some further information:  Men Walking and Talking – Huddersfield

There is also a Facebook page called Men Walking and Talking – Huddersfield You can contact organiser, Steve, here or through the website link above.

The group meets every Monday, setting off at 6.30pm from the Harold Wilson statue in front of Huddersfield train station, and we walk for roughly 1 hour. There are also occasional social meet ups, and some longer walks scheduled on specific weekends.

It’s totally free, you don’t need to sign up, and there is no expectation whatsoever. Just come along for a walk and a chat, and feel free to talk about anything you like, or even just listen and get some exercise.

 

Welland Walks- Curious Motion, Elland

First Thursday of each month, 10am

Welland Walks are gentle and accessible walks for wellbeing, taking place monthly in Elland. An opportunity to come together with others and enjoy the wonderful benefits to your mood, sleep, and immune system that nature can offer. Each walk involves a short creative activity to explore connections to the local landscape. The walks involve a route along the canal for around an hour, and start and finish at Project Colt on Elland Bridge. Children are welcome but remain the responsibility of their parent / carer at all times.

Led by fantastic Volunteer Walk Leader, Debbie, these are informal and restorative walks to help clear the mind and warm the body.

More details, contact and booking link at Welland Walks – Curious Motion

Creative Writing Group- Cleckheaton Library

Cleckheaton Library, Whitcliffe Rd, Cleckheaton BD19 3DX – 18:00 – 19:00 fortnightly on a Monday

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.

Email: cleckheaton.lic@kirklees.gov.uk

Telephone: 01484 414868

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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Have a great weekend!

The Recovery & Wellbeing College Team

ckrecovery.wellbeing@swyt.nhs.uk

 07717 867911

Calderdale and Kirklees Recovery and Wellbeing College

Correspondence address:

Ravensleigh Resource Unit
28 Oxford Road
Dewsbury
WF13 4LL