Weekly Update
College News
December 12, 2024
Welcome to the Weekly Update. This week we have published new courses right up to the 1st April. Be quick to book on as spaces are filling fast! There is plenty of festive activity going on in our communities so do read on to find out more.
We had a celebration event this week at Mirfield Community Centre to say thank you to our volunteers and partners! Many of our courses are co-facilitated or led by volunteers and partners.
If you could not make it – THANK YOU for all your support, commitment and kindness! You have been amazing!
Please note we will be closed for the Christmas holidays from 20th December until the 6th January and will not be able to respond to calls or emails during this period.
This is a chance for our hard working team to put their feet up and take a break! Which as we know is all part of looking after our wellbeing!
Cuppa and Connect – Save the date!
27th January at Mirfield Community Centre 10.30am 12.30pm Mirfield Community Centre
We are planning events for all our learners in 2025 to connect in different venues across Calderdale and Kirklees.
This will be a drop in session for you to chat with staff, meet new people and be part of celebrating 10 years of the Recovery and Wellbeing College.
Watch this space for more info!
Learning 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.
Please remember that we are always after suitable articles, so if you have something you’d like to contribute get in touch with us at: Ckrecovery.wellbeing@swyt.nhs.uk
Recovery & Wellbeing College courses
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)
Courses coming up soon in the New Year..
Handmade Doodle Books
Project Colt, Elland, Halifax, Bridgefield Mills, Elland Bridge, Elland, Halifax HX5 0SQ – Monday 13 January 2025 1.30pm – 3.30pm 5 weeks
Join us for a fun and engaging 5-week course that combines creativity, self-expression, and mindfulness through the art of simple handmade doodle books. You will have the opportunity to make your own simple books, experiment with different media and create a collection of your very own doodle books that can be used in your own time or even given to someone as a gift. This course is designed for anyone looking to explore their artistic side while supporting their health and well-being in a relaxed and supportive, no pressure environment.
Creative Mandalas
Project Colt, Elland, Halifax, Bridgefield Mills, Elland Bridge, Elland, Halifax HX5 0SQ – Monday 13 January 2025 10:00am-12:00pm 5 weeks
Explore the expressive art of mandala-making in this 5-week course designed to nurture your creativity and support your well-being. Guided by a gentle, friendly approach, you’ll experiment with stencils, collage, clay work, and mark-making to create intricate, layered mandalas that reflect your own unique style. This course is designed for anyone looking to explore their artistic side while supporting their health and well-being in a relaxed and supportive, no pressure environment.
Printed Pages: Gel Printing & Book Making for Carers
Empire House -Dewsbury, Wakefield Road, Dewsbury, WF12 8DJ – Monday 13 January 2025 1pm – 3pm 2 weeks
Join us for this fantastic two-week course and discover the basic techniques of gel printing and book binding.
Alongside, our friendly facilitators, James and Wendy we will experiment with layered and mono printing methods using a gel plate to create our own unique prints. Once we have a variety of prints, they will be used to make a small book using the Japanese book binding method. This can be used as a notebook for writing positive affirmations, or as inspiration for doodles! You can also just keep it as a “coffee table” style book that you flick through to remind you of your achievements. No previous experience is necessary and all materials provided.
This course is for unpaid carers living in Kirklees.
Printed Pages: Gel Printing & Book Making for Carers
A Gift To Yourself
Project Colt, Elland, Halifax, Bridgefield Mills, Elland Bridge, Elland, Halifax HX5 0SQ – Tuesday 14 January 2025 10am-12-pm 4 weeks
Come and join us for some creative sessions where you will be able to make some lovely items that can be used as gifts to yourself and others. This will include making your own bath-bombs, tea-light holders, lavender bags, and coasters.
Please note, this venue is in a converted mill, the building is in the process of being improved so that it is more accessible. In the meantime, if you struggle to climb stairs please get in touch as soon as you can and we will endeavour to put adjustments in place. We apologise for any inconvenience that this may cause and we thank you for your patience. If you would like any further information, please get in touch.
Please check the course timetable for a full list of courses in the New Year
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.
Other Community Offers
Christmas Celebrations- Kirklees
For full details of upcoming Christmas events browse the link at Christmas events- Search Listings include workshops, events, Christmas markets and more. Some selected events are listed below
Festive Market (near Marsden) – Saturday 14 December
Saturday 14 December 2024 – 10:00am – 5:00pm,
Sunday 15 December 2024 – 10:00am – 5:00pm,
Zapato Brewing, Holme Mills, West Slaithwaite Road, Marsden, HD7 6LS
Festive Markets over 2 weekends at Zapato Brewing near Marsden.
Fairy lights, brass bands, Christmassy vibes, gift stalls, mulled wine, lovely pints, cheese, quality gifts, fancy Christmas beers, street food. Further details at link below.
Zapato Brewing | Facebook events page
Beaumont Park Carol Concert and Santa Procession – Sunday 15 December
Sunday 15 December 2024 – 1:00pm – 4:00pm,
Beaumont Park, Beaumont Park Road, Beaumont Park, Huddersfield
Santa will process on his sleigh from the Main Gate down the Avenue to the Bandstand starting at about 1.15. When Santa arrives, he will chat to children and sweets will be involved! Food will be available from the Catering Trailer and the Visitor Centre. There will be live music on the bandstand and hopefully, all will join in with the carols. Click on link below for further details.
What’s On | Friends of Beaumont Park
Carols at Cleckheaton Library – Monday 16 December
Monday 16 December 2024 – 4:00pm
Cleckheaton Library, Whitcliffe Road, Cleckheaton, BD19 3DX
Carols at Cleckheaton Library with Woodsome Beck and Woodsome Singers.Book on link below- free event.
Carols at Cleckheaton Library at Cleckheaton Library event tickets from TicketSource
Dick Whittington- various dates in December
Lawrence Batley Theatre Queen’s Square, Queen Street, Huddersfield, HD1 2SP
Click on link for dates – Dick Whittington- dates
Dick Whittington and his cat leave his hometown of Huddersfield for London.
The purr-fect adventure paved with gold! Our annual panto returns for winter 2024…
Dick Whittington is fed up of being down on his luck. So one day he decides to embark on an epic quest. He’s heard the streets of London are paved with gold, so along with his loveable cat, he sets off from Huddersfield to seek his fame and fortune…
Book at this link Christmas Pantomime- Dick Whittington
Dementia Friendly Cinema – White Christmas- Monday 16 December- Hebden Bridge
Dementia Friendly Screening of White Christmas (1954) starring Bing Crosby and Danny Kaye
Hebden Bridge Picture House play monthly screenings enhanced to suit the needs of people with dementia – but also open to everyone! As well as providing a comfortable and friendly environment, their adjustments include:
- Lights left on low
- Free tea and coffee
- Accessible signage
- Free to talk, sing, and move around
- No trailers/adverts before the film
- Sound adjusted to suit the audience
The film starts promptly at 1pm. Feel free to arrive 30 mins before to get comfortable and settled. Tickets £7.50 with free entry for carers, book your seats at the link below.
Dementia Friendly: White Christmas (70th Anniversary) – Hebden Bridge Picture House
You can also browse the cinema’s festive programme at this link
Hebden Bridge Picture House festive programme (PDF, 2 MB)
Email info@hebdenbridgepicturehouse.co.uk
Telephone
01422 842807
Waythrough – Peer Support What’s On! January – March 2025
These activities are open to everyone aged 18 or over who lives in Kirklees and experiences mental
health issues, problems, or concerns. You do not need to be seeing an employment advisor to join.
Simply call the number below and ask for Karl Jackson-Lander, the Peer Support
Coordinator, who will assist you to fill out a short referral form so you can attend.
Activities include: Assertiveness and Communication, Stress Management, Self Esteem and Resilience, Ways to Wellbeing, Mood and Food. Just click on the link below for full details, dates and times.
What’s On – January – March 2025 (PDF, 168 KB)
For more information or to book a place please contact:
Karl Jackson-Lander on:
Mobile: 07909 993203
Email: Karl.Jackson-Lander@richmondfellowship.org.uk
Project Empowerment- Kirklees Success Centre
Do you have a health condition and are hoping to get back to work or find work at some point in the future?
Kirklees Success Centre’s “Take My Next Steps” course will help to improve your confidence, employment hopes and wellness, as well as get support from the Employment and Wellness teams if needed.
No pressure to find work, just an approach to breaking down barriers and looking at options for the you of today.
Get in touch, by calling 01484 234153 or emailing success.centres@kirklees.gov.uk
Short online 30 minute taster sessions are available to find out if this is the right course for you.
S2R Support to Recovery – promoting positive mental health
S2R Support to Recovery is an independent mental health and wellbeing charity, providing support across Kirklees through a range of social wellness opportunities, nature based and creative activities.
They offer a wide range of opportunities for people to get creative, learn new skills, improve their wellbeing and discover the great outdoors. Their workshops and courses include aromatherapy, gardening, sewing, physical and mental health, wellbeing and outdoor activities, all delivered in safe and friendly environments. Take a look at their What’s On page to find out about all of their upcoming workshops and to view or download the latest edition of their monthly activities schedule.
YOU MUST BOOK BEFORE ATTENDING ANY SESSIONS UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED
To book your place on an S2R session, call 07933 358800 or email contact@s2r.org.uk
The S2R website includes Dewsbury walking guides, Wellbeing Packs and Creative Minds Activity Packs
Kirklees – Workshops and Courses
Various courses and dates- browse the link below to see what’s available
Do you love to create or want to learn new skills?, Take a look at the creative workshops and courses aimed at all ages and levels of ability. Learn something new and get creative. Browse a full list of what’s on at Workshops & Courses to discover singing for wellbeing workshops, visual arts online, and more.
Chess and Board Games Club at Mirfield Library
Mirfield Library, Eastthorpe Lodge, Huddersfield Road, Mirfield WF14 8AN
Free drop in session every Monday – 10:00 am – 12:30 pm . Chess and board games of 2 players and more.
Tel: 01484 414868
mirfield.lic@kirklees.gov.uk
Kirklees Libraries | Huddersfield | Facebook
Mirfield Library Bookworms – Every 2nd Wednesday of the month
Mirfield Library, Eastthorpe Lodge, Huddersfield Road, Mirfield WF14 8AN
Mirfield Library Bookworms are a book group that discusses a book supplied by Kirklees Libraries and often requested by members of the group on a monthly basis
Tel: 01484 414868
mirfield.lic@kirklees.gov.uk
Kirklees Libraries | Huddersfield | Facebook
Long Covid Support at Batley Library
You can browse a full list of Kirklees Libraries events at this link Kirklees Libraries
Cost of Living Information:
National Databank – Free SIMS for people on low incomes
Like a foodbank but for mobile data, the National Databank provides free mobile SIM cards for people who can’t access the internet. It is run by the Good Things Foundation but is partnered with O2.
To find out if you are eligible, please visit any O2 store. You can find your nearest store by clicking on the O2 website link below.
To find out more about the scheme, this is the O2 website link here: National Databank | Free Mobile Data, Minutes & Calls
You can also visit the Good Things Foundation here.
Good Food For All Kirklees- Interactive Map
Good Food For All Kirklees admin team have developed an interactive map with over 40 community food projects listed. So if you’re looking for local free or low-cost food please head over to https://goodfoodforallkirklees.org.uk/food-projects-map/
Good Food For All Kirklees is a network of community groups, organisations, charities and individuals across the Kirklees district involved in helping meet the needs of our communities through projects and schemes that support access to sharing, cooking and growing good food. If you run a local project that shares food, runs cooking sessions and/or offer community-growing opportunities they would love you to join their network, or contact them.
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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We hope you 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
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