Welcome to the Weekly Update. Every cloud has a silver lining! Well in our case that could just be true! We are moving out of Pathways at the end of April but we are staying in Mirfield to run many of our courses. Just up the road from us is Mirfield Community Centre who have excellent facilities and available rooms ideal for all the various courses we run from crafting to dancing! It is a fantastic community facility and on bus routes from Huddersfield and Dewsbury as well as parking! Find us – Mirfield Community Centre

We may be losing our base at Pathways, Mirfield, but we are definitely NOT closing! The final course there is running on the 24^th April but we will be running more courses in more venues with more staff  increasing our offer considerably over the next year! So please bear with us over the short term. We know that change and leaving the building at Pathways is not easy. With this in mind we would like to invite you, our learners, to an event we have called Pastures New on 9th April.

Pastures New: Plans for the future – Kirklees

Kirklees Recovery College, Kirklees Recovery & Wellbeing College, Pathways, Nettleton Rd, Mirfield, WF14 9AQ

Tuesday 9 April 2024 1.00-3.00pm 1 week

We are growing and developing our college here in Kirklees! We know many of you, our learners are anxious about the closure of the Pathways site but want to reassure you that we have plans to continue running our courses across all of Kirklees.

This will be a chance to hear about our plans, meet our new staff members and ask questions. Find out what part you can play in helping us continue the success of the College and how these new changes will affect you.

Our college is not made of bricks and mortar but of the people within it.

This session will be held in the large meeting space in the Pathways building

Pastures New: Plans for the future – Kirklees

Please book on to this event in the usual way you would book onto a course and we will sent you reminders as usual!

Last few places available on:

The Five Ways to Wellbeing

Kirklees Recovery College, Kirklees Recovery & Wellbeing College, Pathways, Nettleton Rd, Mirfield, WF14 9AQ

Tuesday 12th March 1.00-3.00pm (2 weeks)

Join us for this fab two-week course where, with the help and support of friendly facilitator, Karl from the Richmond Fellowship we will explore all aspects of improving and maintaining our sense of wellbeing.  Together we will discover practical ways to enhance our mood which can be used on a daily basis to help us feel well.  We will learn about all the different ‘Five Ways to Wellbeing’ and how these can be incorporated into our lives.

The Five Ways to Wellbeing

 

African Drumming

Kirklees Recovery College, Kirklees Recovery & Wellbeing College, Pathways, Nettleton Rd, Mirfield, WF14 9AQ

Thursday 14th March 12.30-2.00pm (2 weeks)

The benefits of djembe drumming in a group is widely recognised.  This can prove to be a joyful and therapeutic experience bringing a sense of belonging and harmony to all involved.  This fun, two week interactive workshop is a great introduction to African drumming and provides the opportunity to play some simple beats and rhythms in a supportive space.  All abilities welcome including beginners and instruments are provided.

African Drumming

 

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Letting go of loneliness

Kirklees Recovery College, Kirklees Recovery & Wellbeing College, Pathways, Nettleton Rd, Mirfield, WF14 9AQ

Monday 8th April 1-3pm (3 weeks)

Join us and let’s discover how to better connect with our communities and combat feelings of loneliness. Over three weeks, together with the help and support of our wonderful Peer Worker, Hannah-May we will discuss the difference between feeling lonely and being socially isolated. We will learn strategies that will enable us to feel content in our own company and to create our own individual plan to help keep us socially connected and engaged with others around us.

Letting go of loneliness

Gratitude Jar Workshop (Calderdale)

Unmasked Mental Health, 20-26 Commercial Street Halifax Town Centre Halifax HX1 1TA

Holmfirth Tech, 140 Huddersfield Road, Holmfirth, HD9 3AR

Unmasked Mental Health – Monday 18 March 2024 12.30pm – 3pm 1 weeks SPACES  AVAILABLE, book now!

Holmfirth Tech – Wednesday 20 March 2024 6.30pm – 9pm 1 week SPACES  AVAILABLE, book now!

Come along and step into gratitude – both for those around you and as part of your own self-care. In this one-off workshop we will learn about the science of gratitude jars, how they can support our happiness, build positive relationships, and help us to appreciate all the good things in life. We will each build a jar for someone special in our lives and start to create a jar for ourselves which we can use and build on throughout the year ahead.

Before attending this session, please think about who you want to gift the jar to and bring along any pictures, photos, or small mementos that you would like to include. You can also bring a jar that is special to you, or alternatively we can provide one for you.

Gratitude Jar Workshop

Creative Wellbeing Walks (Calderdale)

Shibden Park, Halifax

Sowerby Bridge Canal, Sowerby Bridge Canal

Manor Heath Park, Manor Heath Park, Halifax

Ogden Water, Main Car Park, Ogden Lane, Keighley Road, Halifax HX2 8YA

Shibden Park – Thursday 11 April 2024 11am – 2pm 1 week

Sowerby Bridge Canal – Thursday 18 April 2024 11am – 2pm 1 week

Manor Health Park – Thursday 25 April 2024 11am – 2pm 1 week

Ogden Water – Thursday 2 May 2024 11am – 2pm 1 week

Come along and join friendly facilitators, Jess & Mick as we head out and enjoy the great outdoors for a walk in beautiful tranquil settings across Calderdale. Supported by Creative Minds, these sessions will also provide the opportunity to try some creative activities during the walks including, arts and crafts, photography and creative writing. So, please join us on this wellbeing adventure and learn some new ways to give your mood a boost.

There will be four walks in different locations across Calderdale over consecutive weeks, you can book on as many (or as few) as you like!

Please note that all the walks are designed to be gentle in nature and suitable for beginners with breaks for creative activities. Please bring a packed lunch and wear appropriate clothing and footwear according to the weather.

To read about a previous learners experience on these creative wellbeing walks click here: Wellbeing Walks: a beacon of hope – Calderdale and Kirklees Recovery College (calderdalekirkleesrc.nhs.uk)

Creative Wellbeing Walks (Calderdale)

Managing Stress

Folly Hall, St Thomas Road, Huddersfield HD1 3LT

Tuesday 12 March 2024, 10.30am – 12.30pm, 1 week

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 be facilitated by two friendly psychological wellbeing practitioners and it will introduce self-help techniques such as relaxation, problem solving and challenging negative thoughts, helping you to learn skills to manage your own symptoms and become your own therapist.

Managing Stress

Steps to Success

Brian Jackson House, New North Parade, Huddersfield, HD1 5JP

Tuesday 9 April 2024 10.00am-12.30pm  8 weeks

This ever-popular and inspiring eight-week course delivered by Kirklees Success Centre introduces us to different strategies we can use to help develop our self-esteem, motivation and plans for the future.  It also looks at ways that we can make changes to our lives, if we so wish, either now or in the weeks, months or years ahead.  This course will help build confidence and teach us how to set realistic goals and empower us to take control of our futures in a positive and enlightening way.

Please be aware that due to funding from Kirklees Success Centre priority will be given to learners living in Kirklees. 

Steps to Success

 

Song Writing!

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

Tuesday 9 April 2024 10am – 12pm  6 weeks

Are you a music lover? Would you like to meet new people and collaborate in a creative setting with others? Have you ever fancied having a go at writing your own song? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then this is the course for you!

In this free 6-week course we will explore the basics of song writing and you will have the opportunity to create and play music in a group setting. This fabulous course, delivered by Jess from Creative Minds and RWC volunteer, Nick is open to anyone who would like to have a go at writing a song whether you are a complete beginner, or already have some musical abilities and would like to exercise these. You will also have the opportunity to record and keep a copy of your group song at the end of the course.

Song Writing!

Find out about the Recovery College in Kirklees

Howlands Centre, School Street, Dewsbury, WF13 1LD

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

Dates

Howlands Centre – Tuesday 23 April 2024 10.30am – 12pm 1 week

Connect Housing – Thrive – Tuesday 23 April 2024 1.30pm – 3pm 1 week

Come and join us and discover more about the Recovery & Wellbeing College in Kirklees. Hear about our planned courses in local venues in Dewsbury (and beyond) designed to support your wellbeing. Our courses are free and open to anyone aged 18 plus. Our courses are designed and delivered by people with a lived experience of a mental or physical health issue supported by professionals. Feel free to ask our friendly facilitators questions and learn how to enrol and access our courses.

While there is no need to enrol, places are limited so please call or email us to book your place.

Telephone: 07717867911 email: ckRecovery.Wellbeing@swyt.nhs.uk

 

If you are already enrolled with The College please express your interest by:

email: ckrecovery.wellbeing@swyt.nhs.uk

Telephone: 07717 867911

Or use your leaner portal

If you are new to the College please enrol here

 

Richmond Fellowship

Stress Management

11th April  1-3pm (2 weeks)

Online

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.

Food and Household budgeting

25th April 1-3pm (2 weeks)

Media Centre Huddersfield

Offers practical advice and tips on how to make large savings on your food shop and how to make sure that your household bills don’t cost a fortune

Confidence to work

22nd April 1pm-3pm (2 weeks)

Online

Explores all aspects of getting into employment after being out of work for any length of time due to poor mental or physical health.

For more information or to book a place please contact:
Karl Jackson-Lander on:
Mobile: 07909 993203
Email: Karl.Jackson-Lander@richmondfellowship.org.uk

Monthly movies at Dewsbury Town Hall, supported by Dewsbury Taking the Lead! We’re launching a Spring / Summer season of films, screened in our beautiful Victorian hall.
Check our website & Facebook for dates and films. Tell us what you’d like to see! Films will have a short interval and ice-cream, fresh popcorn and drinks will be available to buy.
Read on for our first four films in March and April…book in advance or buy on the day! (tickets £5 * – under 3s free)

Huddersfield St Patrick’s Day Parade

Sun 10th March 12:00 – 17:00

This year due to works taking place around St. George’s Square – The Parade is on the move again! They are following the same format for The Parade as the past 2 years as a Celebration Event but at Huddersfield Open Market (Brook Street Car Park). The celebration at the market includes traditional Irish music and dance, and the Lash- Irish rock band.

Visit the parade Facebook page

Email: markets@kirklees.gov.uk

Process Taster: Monoprint (evening) at West Yorkshire Print Workshop

75A Huddersfield Rd, Mirfield WF14 8AT

Thu 14th March 2024 at 18:00 – 21:00

Monoprint is one of the basic families of printmaking processes – a way of producing unique, one-off prints by rolling ink onto a plastic plate surface. Taster sessions are designed for people who have little or no prior knowledge or experience of printmaking but are also great for those who want to a refresher of a particular technique.

No previous experience is needed for this course. Beginners are welcome, along with those who need a refresher. All course prices include basic materials such as inks, paper, tools and equipment. More information from the contacts below.

Email: info@wypw.org

West Yorkshire Print Workshop Mirfield Facebook page

Phone: 01924 497 646

 

Crafternoon Tea’ – with The Halifax Minster Broderers

If you struggle to meet people or are feeling isolated, come and get to know other people in a relaxed setting while learning a variety of craft activities. No previous experience of crafting required, all materials supplied including refreshments. Each session lasts 2 hours. Booking essential as numbers are limited
Who is it for? People who are isolated/lonely and find it difficult to meet people, people who love crafts
Contact: Annie Lancaster, RaggedyAnnie1@virginmedia.com 07810625010
When: 1st / 3rd Friday’s of the month, from 1.30 – 3.30pm There are 3 12 week blocks between February and November
Venue: The Halifax Minster, Halifax, Causey Hall, Dispensary Walk, Halifax, HX1 1QR

‘Fun, Friendship and Fashion’ – with The St Augustine’s Centre, Halifax

Creative Tuesdays Group for people seeking sanctuary. Group will design, sew and fashion based on recycling/ upcycling fabrics and donated clothes, building up to a delivering a fashion parade at People’s Park in August 2024 as part of Culturedale. Will introduce an additional, primarily peer-led sewing group on a Monday or Thursday afternoon. With the involvement of a new professional practitioner, we’ll encourage the design and making of outfits that can be proudly displayed at People Park, that showcase the rich diversity and skills of our community. After the People Park event the groups will continue to work on creations.
Who is it for? People seeking sanctuary (people seeking asylum and refugees) and others needing support living in Calderdale.
Contact: Sara Robinson 07974 253089 sara.robinson@staugustinescentrehalifax.org.uk
When: springtime 2024 date and time tbc
Venue: St Augustines Centre, Hanson Lane, Halifax, HX1 5PG , People’s Park, King Cross Street, Halifax, HX1 2TS

‘Machpelah Makers Quilt Project’ – with Reach4ward for Social Justice

In this year of Culturedale 2024 we are inviting anyone with an interest in our area of the upper Calder valley to join us every Friday to design and make a quilt that reflects interesting people and architecture who have shaped our local culture and history over time. The quilt will feature embroidery, needlepoint, tapestry, printing , quilting and applique, creative writing and will be facilitated by local artists and makers. No experience of crafting necessary. All materials supplied. Tea and home-made cake every week.
Who is it for? Anyone with an interest in crafting, the history and culture of the Calder Valley and interested in developing new skills.
When: Every Friday 2-4pm in term time till end of Jan 2025
Contact: Liz Anstee 0771 3338698 Lizanstee02@gmail.com  website at https://www.reach4ward.com/

Venue: Machpelah Mill, Station Road, Hebden Bridge, HX7 8AU

‘CULTURE CLUB 2024’ —with The Basement Recovery Project

We plan to create a Year of Culture 2024 Banner to display around events during Culturedale. We also plan to walk the Christopher Goddard routes starting in the Spring of 2024 – Incorporating his walks such as Cragg Vale Coiners Walk, Sowerby Bridge Industrial Heritage Walk and the Anne Lister Walk
Who is it for? Clients of The Basement Recovery Project, members of the Calderdale in Recovery community their friends and family. People from all cultural background and those addressing mental health and addiction issues.
When: Feb 2024 onwards
Contact: Lisa Whittaker – 01422 383063/07445 459666 lisawhittaker@thebasementproject.org.uk
Venue: please contact the above person

‘Creative and Inspire Art Project’ – with Disability Support Calderdale

We are a friendly group and people in the group do not work to a set routine. They can work on different art techniques and projects and what interests them and there will be an exhibition of the art work produced at the end of the project.
Who is it for? Disabled people and people with long –term health conditions.
When: Weekly, every Friday and the project starts on 10 March, 2024.
Contact: Disability Support Calderdale C.I.C. Phone: 0794451171 Email: dsmain@hotmail.co.uk
Venue: Todmorden Learning Centre, Burnley Road, Todmorden, OL14 7BX

‘Family fun and friendships’ – with National Autistic Society Calderdale Branch

Calderdale NAS provides monthly family activities to support the social and sensory needs of autistic children and young people. Our youth group offers creative play opportunities for 8-18 year olds in an inclusive space. Activities include arts and crafts, cos play, board games and Wii games. Roller skating sessions for 8-19 year olds include support for those new to skating or who want to improve their technique, plus refreshments in the café area.
Who is it for? Autistic children and young people and their families
When: Please contact the branch for event dates and times.
Contact: calderdale@nas.org.uk and www.facebook.com/calderdalenas
Venue: Youth group: Forest Cottage Community Centre, Cousin Lane, Mixenden HX2 8AD Roller skating: The Halifax YMCA, The Marlborough Hall, 13-15 Crossley Street. Halifax. HX1 1UG

Free wellbeing activities every Friday 9.30am – 3pm- Focal Community Centre, Salendine Nook

FOCAL Community Centre, New Hey Road, Salendine Nook, HD3 4DD (next to the Salvation Army)

Activities include: Mens’ group; Yoga; Craft; Adult learning sessions; IT support; Wellness Drop in – weight management, smoking; and so much more!

FOCAL Lindley Facebook

Call 01484 516444 for more details.

 

Yoga for the Spring Equinox

This course is also running in the Morley area on Saturday 23rd March at 1.00- 4.15 pm

Venue: St Francis of Assisi, Church Hall, Westfield Street, Morley, LS27 9FW

 

 

 

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

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