Weekly Update
College News
June 16, 2023
We hope you’ve been staying cool in the heat this week!
Welcome to the weekly update where you can find out about upcoming courses at the College, as well as what’s available from other services in the community.
We’ve noticed that more and more people are booking onto our courses and workshops which is great, but it also means they’re filling up quickly! So if you see something below that you fancy taking part in you’ll have to be quick to secure your place!
This week we’re supporting the WOVEN community sewing roadshow at our Mirfield College base. The College has hosted several workshops focusing on hand-sewing and fabric repair as part of the WOVEN Mission to Mend project. As this update is being sent out to you, we’ve got an array of sewing-related exhibits, stalls, demonstrations and talks taking place here at our Mirfield site – if you’re reading this on Friday 16th June then please do pop in between 12.30pm and 4.30pm to join us! (More details are below.)
Dates for your diary – free events:
Mission to Mend Community Roadshow
On Friday 16 June at 12.30pm – 4.30pm
At Calderdale & Kirklees Recovery & Wellbeing College, Pathways, Nettleton Road, Mirfield WF14 9AQ
We would love to invite you, friends and family on a Mission to Mend – a celebration of community textile sewing for repair. Following a series of repair and textile heritage workshops with the local community, the roadshow event will bring together the best of local sewing and celebrate with talks, demonstrations, workshops, an exhibition and music.
Learning simple techniques for textile repair is beneficial for both people and planet. It reduces textile waste, saves money and improves wellbeing by developing hand skills and everyday creativity.
The roadshow is open to everyone, family friendly, and sewing participation is encouraged (but not essential!).
No booking is required. We look forward to seeing you there!
Music-Making Minds!
Thursday 13th July 2023 2.00 – 3.00 pm
Tolson Museum, Wakefield Road, Moldgreen, Huddersfield, HD5 8DJ
Come and show your support for your fellow learners by coming and joining us for a free live performance of exciting original music written by participants at the Kirklees Recovery College song writing course, supported by Creative Minds.
This is all part of the celebrating Kirklees Year of Music.
It is free and everyone is welcome. To book, simply:
Call: 07717 867911 or email: ckrecovery.wellbeing@swyt.nhs.uk
Recovery & Wellbeing College Courses
Please note we only advertise courses that are new or have spaces below. Please go to our course page on our website for a full listing of our courses.
Last few places…
Macramé Making Taster
Kirklees Recovery & Wellbeing College, Pathways, Nettleton Rd, Mirfield, WF14 9AQ
Monday 19th June 12.30-2.30pm
Macramé is a relaxing craft involving creating a series of knots in string or cord to create a beautiful, textured textile piece. Join us in this free and friendly workshop as we learn the basics of this traditional craft, and make your own piece of macramé to take home. All materials will be provided.
Please be aware that due to funding from Kirklees Success Centre priority will be given to learners living in Kirklees.
Monday Funday
Recovery & Wellbeing College, Mirfield
Monday 3rd July, 1.00pm – 3.00pm
With the summer holidays almost 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!
Coming up in July…
Golden Age of Hollywood: Stars of the Silver Screen
Recovery & Wellbeing College, Mirfield
Wednesday 5th July, 1.00pm – 3.30pm (4 weeks)
Come and join us for the latest instalment of this ever-popular course, where you will be taken back in time to the early 20th Century to learn about the Golden Age of Hollywood!
You will see many famous movie clips containing the biggest stars of the silver screen, such as Bette Davis, Audrey Hepburn, Judy Garland, Fred Astaire, Rita Hayworth and Humphrey Bogart to name but a few. You will learn how these superstars were controlled by the big powerful Studios, including MGM, Paramount, Warner Bros and 20th Century Fox and how they were able to make or break the actors careers, should the stars step out of line!
Delivered by two of our fab volunteers who have a huge passion for this subject, this fun four-week course provides the chance to learn, relax and escape from the stresses and strains of daily life.
Golden Age of Hollywood: Stars of the Silver Screen
Managing OCD
Online
Tuesday 11th July, 12.30pm – 2.30pm (1 week)
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 introduce proven, self-help techniques to teach you the skills to manage your own symptoms and become your own therapist. Delivered by our partners in Kirklees Talking Therapies service, this learning seminar will be facilitated by two friendly psychological wellbeing practitioners.
BRAND NEW…
Wellbeing Walk at Ogden Water
Ogden Water, Main Car Park, Ogden Lane, Keighley Road, Halifax HX2 8YA
Thursday 20th July 11.30am-1.30pm (1 week)
Come along and join us for a relaxing and creative walk around the stunningly beautiful and tranquil setting of Ogden Water, just outside of Halifax! You will be guided on a gentle stroll around the reservoir where you can get in touch with nature and experience a sense of peace whilst enjoying some gentle exercise. We will be providing some creative activities during the walk where you will get a chance to do some photography and make some nature mandalas. We look forward to welcoming you on the day!
Ogden water has paths and is relatively flat, with some small hills. The walk will be approximately 1 mile. We feel that this will be suitable for people with low to moderate fitness abilities. There are paths that lead out in to hilly/wooded areas for individuals who would like to do a more challenging walk.
Wellbeing Walk at Ogden Water
Lino Printing Taster
Recovery & Wellbeing College, Mirfield
Tuesday 25th July, 1pm – 3pm (1 week)
Join us for this one-off session as together, we take a look at printing. You will learn about different techniques and colour mixing before having a go at printing yourself. You will be able to use a variety of tools and materials to create a variety of textures and patterns.
You can see a full list of our upcoming courses by clicking here:
If you are already enrolled with the College, then please get in touch via email or telephone to book on your chosen course or workshop.
There is no need to enrol again.
Email: ckrecovery.wellbeing@swyt.nhs.uk or Telephone: 07717 867911
If you are new to the College please enrol here
Please remember to stay at home if you are unwell or have symptoms of covid!
We will be able to help you remain safe if you are worried about getting infected by covid when you attend.
Courses and other stuff from community organisations:
Cancer Care Consultation
Healthwatch Wakefield and the West Yorkshire Cancer Alliance want to know your views about non-surgical cancer care, for example chemotherapy, to help shape and improve services in the future. They are running engagement sessions with refreshments and everyone is welcome. The sessions will be held at the following venues in Calderdale and Kirklees:
Kirklees – Birstall Community Centre, WF17, Monday 31 July 10.30-12.30pm
Calderdale – Brighouse Library, HD6, Friday 18 August 10.30-12.30pm
Email: enquiries@healthwatchwakefields.co.uk
Tel: 01924 787 379
Free Rhythm Stick Drumming Sessions
Rhythm Stick is offering free group drumming sessions for all adults and children with special needs. These sessions are loud and very hands on!
22nd June, and 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th July at 1.30pm
Sensory World, Old Westgate, Dewsbury, WF13 1NB
Call Sensory World to book your place. Tel: 07801 065589
WOVEN Growing Colour Together Exhibition Days
All over Kirklees natural dye gardens are being formed, with artists from the Growing Colour Together project and local communities creating colour gardens for all:
17th June, 12 – 6pm
Crow Nest Park, Dewsbury
WOVEN are delighted to share with you a collaborative textile installation, Roving Lands, which will be taking over Crow Nest Park Wildflower Garden for one day only. Artists Jane Howroyd, Natalie Linney & Waheeda Kothdiwala have been working in Dewsbury with local people to produce the textile installation exhibited on 17th June. Paving its way around the walled wildflower garden, Roving Lands encompasses over one hundred textile pieces each individually designed to represent personal journeys through natural spaces.
18th June, 1pm – 4pm
All Hallows Church, Kirkburton
With a contemporary approach to natural dyed textiles, you can see the large-scale installation Modified made by artists Seiko Kinoshita & Nicola Perren, view a design collection with contributions from local makers and go on a walk through the grounds to the newly created church community garden. This is a creative response to a long-term call to turn areas of Kirklees into Natural Colour Gardens.
For more information about the Growing Colour Together project and a full list of events:
Email: woven@hatchprojects.org.uk
Richmond Fellowship
Stress Management online
10th July 1-3pm
Examines all aspects of how Stress can affect us and how it has a negative impact on your mental
wellbeing, looking at methods and new ways of thinking that can drastically reduce stress levels in our
daily lives.
Self-esteem and Resilience online
13th July 1-3pm
Examines what self-esteem and resilience is, how it affects us, and how we can build and maintain
positive self-esteem for ourselves.
Ways to Wellbeing
The Branch at The Jubilee Centre, Huddersfield
7th July 1-3pm
Explores all aspects of improving and maintaining mental health through practical means that people
can use daily.
Mood and Food online
21st July 1-3pm
Explores how food can affect our mental wellbeing in a positive and negative way and general tips on
what to eat to improve your mental health.
For more information or to book a place please contact:
Karl Jackson-Lander:
Mobile: 07909 993203
Email: Karl.Jackson-Lander@richmondfellowship.org.uk
Huddersfield Office: The Media Centre, 7 Northumberland St, HD1 1RL
Dewsbury Office: Connect Housing: 21 Bond Street, Dewsbury, WF13 1AX
Cycle for Health
New Cycle for Health | Cycling UK course aims to improve health and wellbeing through instructor led cycle training and led rides for 2 hours each week over 8 consecutive weeks.
To view and book all courses please use our new Cycle for Health Eventbrite page. We’ve designed the Eventbrite order form to allow referral partners to book on behalf of others. Priority will be given to people booked via a referral partner.
People experiencing health and wellbeing challenges who are not linked to a support organisation can also use Eventbrite to book onto a course.
We will continue to add more courses to Eventbrite in the coming weeks and update you via email but please click on Follow at the bottom of the above Eventbrite page to stay updated. We’ll also be sharing via our Cycling UK Yorkshire and the Humber Facebook.
If you’d like any help using Eventbrite to book for yourself or someone you support, or you’d like to book a course entirely for you organisation, please contact us directly.
Cycle for Health Project Team
Cycling UK
Direct Line: 01483 904562
Email: cycleforhealth@cyclinguk.org
Web: cyclinguk.org
Free Wild Plant Walks
Join Growing Works free Wild Plant Walks to find out more about plants and have an enjoyable walk.
The final walk is on Thursday 22nd June 6pm – 8pm at Greenhead Park and focuses on wellbeing and plant identification.
For more details or to book a place contact Rachel at info@growing.org.uk
WOVEN Foraging Walk for Natural Dyes
24th June 10am-12pm Huddersfield
The exact starting point of this Huddersfield based session will be confirmed closer to the time, however good walking shoes are recommended as you may wander off the beaten track. As part of this guided walk, you can expect an educational journey, stopping along the way to learn, share and forage. More info and free tickets are available on Eventbrite:
Eventbrite- foraging-walk-for-natural-dyes
For more information about the Growing Colour Together project and a full list of events:
Email: woven@hatchprojects.org.uk
Speak Their Name – Kirklees Suicide and Bereavement Memorial Quilt Roadshow:
The Kirklees Suicide Memorial and Bereavement Quilt Roadshow is a travelling exhibition of memorial quilts made by family members and friends of those who have either died by suicide or due to other reasons. Each quilt is a unique and personal tribute, filled with memories and messages of love and hope. The roadshow aims to bring together people in Kirklees to share lived experiences, help reduce the stigma, encourage conversations and reduce isolation of those bereaved. It will be making stops at several venues in Kirklees, where you can drop-in for free, view the quilts and meet others affected by bereavement.
St James Church, St James Way, Rawthorpe, Huddersfield
- 18 June 10am – 5pm
Al-Hikmah Centre, 28 Track Road, Batley
- 19 June 10am – 6pm
- 20 June 9am – 4.30pm
Huddersfield Sikh Temple, Prospect Street, Springwood, Huddersfield
- 25 June 11am – 5pm
Meltham Carlile Institute, Huddersfield Road, Meltham
- 26 June 10am – 5pm
Trinity Methodist Church, Community Rooms, Trinity Street, Mirfield
- 27 June 12pm – 5pm
Jamia Masjid Ghausia Mosque, 73 Victoria Road, Lockwood, Huddersfield
- 5 July 10am – 4.30pm
Dewsbury Library, Railway Street, Dewsbury
- 6 July 10am – 7.30pm
- 7 July 9.30am – 5pm
For more information: Speak Their Name Suicide Memorial Quilt Roadshow Tour Kirklees, Brian Jackson House, Huddersfield, June 13 2023 | AllEvents.in
Community Conversations. Help prevent deaths by suicide
Leeds Mind are wanting to find out more about people’s experience of asking for help with their mental health
What worked for you? What didn’t? Was anything missing?
Answers will be anonymised and conversations will go into a report that will make recommendations for changes in care, to prevent death by suicide.
Conversations are 1 to 1 or in a group, hosted by volunteers.
Want to get involved?
Contact Arlie for more information on 07976921776 or arlie.haslam@leedsmind.org.uk
Cost of Living information:
We have added a new section to our resources page about where you can find help with the cost of living.
This is where you will find links to websites and workbooks that can provide help and advice with money, debt and staying warm.
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
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