Face to Face Recovery College Courses (18+)

BADASS (a combat workout)|

Brought to you by Bounce Dancefit, this combat, cardio & conditioning class will have you getting into shape in style. This easy to follow session will have you toning muscles,...

Date & times

Friday 28 June 2024 at 10.00am-11.00am

Venues

Vibe Fitness, 26 Wakefield Road, Normanton, WF6 2BT

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Boogie Bounce|

Do you want to try a new, fun and different type of activity to help with your fitness? Boogie Bounce uses High Intensity Interval Training (H.I.I.T) techniques to maximise the...

Date & times

Friday 8 November 2024 at 10am - 11am

Venues

Vibe Fitness, 26 Wakefield Road, Normanton, WF6 2BT

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Bookbinding|

If you want to find out more about journaling and how it might be a beneficial tool for your wellbeing, whilst using your creative skills to learn how to sew...

Date & times

Wednesday 13 November 2024 at 10.30-12pm

Venues

West Yorkshire History Centre, 127 Kirkgate, Wakefield, WF1 1JG

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Card making for wellbeing|

During this 2-week course, we will explore the craft of card making.  Crafting can relieve stress and tension in our everyday life and can be an opportunity to express ourselves...

Date & times

Tuesday 5 November 2024 at 1-3pm

Venues

Prosper House, Prosper House, 59 Upper Warrengate, Wakefield WF1 4JZ

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Christmas rag wreaths|

Our simple rag wreath workshop will guide you through the simple steps needed to make your very own rag wreath to take home and hang up for Christmas. Whilst it...

Date & times

Monday 25 November 2024 at 1 pm - 3 pm

Wednesday 4 December 2024 at 10 am - 12 pm

Venues

Prosper House, Prosper House, 59 Upper Warrengate, Wakefield WF1 4JZ

Pontefract Library, Shoemarket, Pontefract, WF8 1BD

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Connecting with the 5 senses|

Join us in this 2 hour workshop to discover how to better connect with your senses. It will teach you how to spend less time caught up in your thoughts...

Date & times

Wednesday 20 November 2024 at 10am-12pm

Venues

Prosper House, Prosper House, 59 Upper Warrengate, Wakefield WF1 4JZ

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Couch to 5K|

Over the course of 9 weeks we will take you from total running beginner through to completing a 5km Parkrun event. We will follow the NHS Couch to 5K scheme...

Date & times

Wednesday 22 May 2024 at 1pm - 2pm

Wednesday 2 October 2024 at 1pm-2pm

Venues

Thornes Park Stadium, Horbury Road, Wakefield, WF2 8TY

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Create your own Gonk|

Using items found around the home these cute gonks are made from wool and cardboard tubing (kitchen rolls), fun things to keep or give to others. Crafting can provide you...

Date & times

Wednesday 9 October 2024 at 10am-12pm

Venues

Prosper House, Prosper House, 59 Upper Warrengate, Wakefield WF1 4JZ

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Creative Crafting|

This 6 week course is a beginners crafting group aimed to get you started using items found around your own home. Crafting can relieve stress and tension in our everyday...

Date & times

Tuesday 22 October 2024 at 9.45am-11.30am

Venues

St. Giles’ Centre, St. Giles' Church, Market Place, Pontefract, WF8 1AT

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Creative fitness – trying something new for a better physical & mental wellbeing|

Have you always hated the gym? Perhaps you’ve never found a kind of exercise or activity to keep you fit and healthy that you’ve actually enjoyed? Maybe you, like many...

Date & times

Wednesday 15 May 2024 at 11am-12pm

Wednesday 28 August 2024 at 11am-12pm

More dates available

Venues

Vibe Fitness, 26 Wakefield Road, Normanton, WF6 2BT

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Everyday First Aid (19+)|Coming Soon

This workshop is delivered by Red Cross and aims to build your confidence and willingness to help someone in an emergency by learning essential first aid skills, whilst using everyday...

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Financial wellbeing with HSBC|

As part of the build up to National Financial Awareness Day 2024, join us for a College session with a difference! Hosted by HSBC, this session will cover: Budgeting –...

Date & times

Tuesday 13 August 2024 at 10 am - 12 pm

Venues

Prosper House, Prosper House, 59 Upper Warrengate, Wakefield WF1 4JZ

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Freedom from fibromyalgia|

Freedom From Fibromyalgia This introductory course, run in conjunction with Keilly Parker – Transformation Coach, will provide an overview of fibromyalgia, what it is and how it effects people in...

Date & times

Monday 7 October 2024 at 1pm-3pm

Venues

Prosper House, Prosper House, 59 Upper Warrengate, Wakefield WF1 4JZ

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Improving your sleep|

This introductory workshop could be for you if you are interested in understanding ways of improving your sleep. During the workshop we will be talking about: Stages of sleep How...

Date & times

Tuesday 8 October 2024 at 1pm-3pm

Venues

Baghill House, Health and Wellbeing Centre, Walkergate, Pontefract, WF8 1QW

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Introduction to Healthy Cooking|

Have you ever wanted to eat a little healthier but just not known where to start when it comes to cooking or preparing nutritious, but actually tasty meals? Have you...

Date & times

Tuesday 27 August 2024 at 12.45pm - 15.45pm

Venues

Second Chance – Physio room/Kitchen, Second Chance Headway Centre, Almshouse Lane, Wakefield, WF1 1AD

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Journaling for Wellbeing|

Journaling has been proven to have a positive effect on mental health. This course will provide an opportunity for you to learn how to start journaling as a means to...

Date & times

Tuesday 1 October 2024 at 10am-12pm

Venues

St. Giles’ Centre, St. Giles' Church, Market Place, Pontefract, WF8 1AT

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Living with and managing anxiety|

Join us for this two-session course which has been developed to explore briefly what anxiety is and explore practical ways of managing the symptoms of anxiety. This involves learning mindfulness techniques, breathing exercises,...

Date & times

Thursday 7 November 2024 at 1-3pm

Venues

St. Giles’ Centre, St. Giles' Church, Market Place, Pontefract, WF8 1AT

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Living with and managing depression|

If you are interested in developing an awareness of what the experience of depression may mean to you or someone you care about, then this workshop could be the one...

Date & times

Tuesday 16 July 2024 at 1pm - 3pm

Monday 2 December 2024 at 10-12pm

Venues

St. Giles’ Centre, St. Giles' Church, Market Place, Pontefract, WF8 1AT

Online only

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Pebble painting|

This is a fun and interactive workshop where we explore the history of pebble painting alongside the introduction of the creative art of painting pebbles or rocks. We will teach...

Date & times

Monday 15 July 2024 at 10am-12.30pm

Tuesday 16 July 2024 at 10am-12.30pm

Monday 2 September 2024 at 12.30pm-3pm

More dates available

Venues

St. Giles’ Centre, St. Giles' Church, Market Place, Pontefract, WF8 1AT

Prosper House, Prosper House, 59 Upper Warrengate, Wakefield WF1 4JZ

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Scrapbooking for wellness|

This 4 week course will give you the chance to connect with your creative side. Scrapbooking is a pastime that has many benefits. It is fun to do and you...

Date & times

Wednesday 2 October 2024 at 1pm-3pm

Venues

Prosper House, Prosper House, 59 Upper Warrengate, Wakefield WF1 4JZ

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Self-care and self-soothe|

Life can be challenging and difficult for people. It can lead to not knowing how to soothe or take care of ourselves effectively. Often, people turn to unhelpful and destructive...

Date & times

Thursday 24 October 2024 at 10am-12pm

Venues

Prosper House, Prosper House, 59 Upper Warrengate, Wakefield WF1 4JZ

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Stroke Awareness|

Stroke Awareness Would you know what signs to look for if you thought someone may be having a stroke? Have you suffered a stroke yourself, or care for someone who...

Date & times

Tuesday 24 September 2024 at 1pm-3pm

Thursday 27 March 2025 at 10am-12pm

Venues

Pontefract Library, Shoemarket, Pontefract, WF8 1BD

Prosper House, Prosper House, 59 Upper Warrengate, Wakefield WF1 4JZ

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The History of LGBTQ+|

This 90-minute session is open to all individuals interested in gaining insights into the LGBTQ+ community’s historical journey. The course aims to foster greater awareness and comprehension regarding the significance...

Date & times

Monday 18 November 2024 at 1.00-2.30pm

Venues

Prosper House, Prosper House, 59 Upper Warrengate, Wakefield WF1 4JZ

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The inner scream: Understanding self-harm|

Self-harm is something that makes many feel uncomfortable, yet it is more common than you think. This workshop aims to explore self-harm and risky behaviours, we will consider: Cause and effect...

Date & times

Wednesday 6 November 2024 at 1pm-3pm

Venues

Prosper House, Prosper House, 59 Upper Warrengate, Wakefield WF1 4JZ

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Understanding anxiety|

Do you want to gain an understanding of anxiety? Then this workshop may be for you. It will explore areas such as the vicious cycle of anxiety, what happens to...

Date & times

Wednesday 17 July 2024 at 10am-12pm

Venues

Prosper House, Prosper House, 59 Upper Warrengate, Wakefield WF1 4JZ

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Understanding depression|Coming Soon

In this brief 2 hour workshop, we’ll look at what depression is, learn some facts about depression and bust some common myths, explore some known causes of depression and the...

Date & times

Wednesday 16 October 2024 at 10am-12pm

Venues

Baghill House, Health and Wellbeing Centre, Walkergate, Pontefract, WF8 1QW

View course Understanding depression
Veterans moving forwards: Building a brighter future|Coming Soon

This course was developed by Help for Hero’s and was co-designed by Veterans for Veterans. It aims to provide you with the opportunity to gain clarity about your direction in...

Date & times

Venues

5 Towns Veterans Support Hub, The Veterans Centre 32A Ackworth Road (Purston Park) Featherstone WF7 5LU

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What the heck are archives?|

Have you ever wondered if you were descended from a knight? or if your family name bears a coat of arms? Archive research can help you find out more about...

Date & times

Wednesday 16 October 2024 at 10.30am-12.00pm

Venues

West Yorkshire History Centre, 127 Kirkgate, Wakefield, WF1 1JG

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Yoga in the woods|

Do you want to exercise whilst surrounded by the natural scenery of a woodland? With the background noise of birds tweeting, the possibility of spotting a robin foraging and hopefully...

Date & times

Thursday 4 July 2024 at 10.15am-11.15am

Venues

Bulcliff Woods, Bulcliff Woods, off Denby Dale Rd/A636, Wakefield

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You can play ukulele!|

Have you always wanted to learn a musical instrument but think you are not musical? Maybe you have seen the Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain and wished you could play...

Date & times

Thursday 14 November 2024 at 11am-12pm

Venues

Connections, 15a Westgate, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 1JZ

View course You can play ukulele!