Face to Face Recovery College Courses
This workshop is for people who are interested in learning about what personality disorder means and how it may affect them or somebody they care about. It will include:- An...
Date & times
Monday 7 July 2025 at 1pm-3.30pm
Venues
Baghill House, Health and Wellbeing Centre, Walkergate, Pontefract, WF8 1QW
View course An introduction to personality disorder (16+)
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
Wednesday 16 July 2025 at 10am-12.30pm
Venues
West Yorkshire History Centre, 127 Kirkgate, Wakefield, WF1 1JG
View course An introduction to self soothe and self care (16+)
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 25 April 2025 at 10am-11am
Venues
Vibe Fitness, 26 Wakefield Road, Normanton, WF6 2BT
View course BADASS (a combat workout) (16+)
This short course is suitable for anyone interested in working with clay and learning a new skill – discover the therapeutic benefit of getting creative, working with your hands and...
Date & times
Thursday 26 June 2025 at 1pm-3pm
Thursday 4 September 2025 at 10am-12pm
Venues
Baghill House, Health and Wellbeing Centre, Walkergate, Pontefract, WF8 1QW
View course Beginners Pottery (16+)
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 10 June 2025 at 1pm-3pm
Venues
St. Giles’ Centre, St. Giles' Church, Market Place, Pontefract, WF8 1AT
View course Card making for wellbeing (16+)
Caring for Carers is a 4-week workshop aimed at improving a Carers overall Health & Wellbeing. The workshop will cover action plans, getting support with your caring role, consider the...
Date & times
Thursday 19 June 2025 at 10am-12pm
Venues
West Yorkshire History Centre, 127 Kirkgate, Wakefield, WF1 1JG
View course Caring for carers
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 9 July 2025 at 10am-12pm
Venues
West Yorkshire History Centre, 127 Kirkgate, Wakefield, WF1 1JG
View course Connecting with the 5 senses (16+)
Coming SoonOver 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...
View course Couch to 5K (16+)
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 3 June 2025 at 9.45am-11.30am
Venues
St. Giles’ Centre, St. Giles' Church, Market Place, Pontefract, WF8 1AT
View course Creative crafting (16+)
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 23 April 2025 at 11am-12pm
Venues
Vibe Fitness, 26 Wakefield Road, Normanton, WF6 2BT
View course Creative fitness – trying something new for a better physical & mental wellbeing (16+)
This is a 5-week course, each week can be attended individually or join us for the full course. Each week covers an aspect of dementia or supporting someone living with dementia to...
Date & times
Thursday 5 June 2025 at 1pm-3.30pm
Venues
West Yorkshire History Centre, 127 Kirkgate, Wakefield, WF1 1JG
View course Dementia – Positive Steps (Face to Face) (16+)
If you would like to learn some essential first aid skills to help build your confidence and willingness to help someone in an emergency, whilst using everyday objects that you...
Date & times
Friday 6 June 2025 at 10am-11.30am
Venues
Pontefract Library, Shoemarket, Pontefract, WF8 1BD
View course Everyday First Aid (19+)
Have you ever wondered how you would actually use a fire extinguisher if you needed to? Perhaps you’re not certain how you might safely find your way out of your...
Date & times
Thursday 12 June 2025 at 10am-12pm
Venues
Fieldhead Campus, Fieldhead Hospital, Ouchthorpe Lane, Wakefield, WF1 3SP
View course Fire safety in the home – practical training (16+)
Using space as our theme you will produce a piece of art using foil paper, and acrylic paints on black card ending up with your own galaxy painting! No experience...
Date & times
Monday 19 May 2025 at 10am-12pm
Venues
Pontefract Library, Shoemarket, Pontefract, WF8 1BD
View course Galaxy Painting (16+)
Join us in this 2-hour workshop to establish how to improve your moments by making a positive contribution to your mindset. You will learn to recognise how you feel and...
Date & times
Wednesday 2 July 2025 at 10am-12pm
Venues
West Yorkshire History Centre, 127 Kirkgate, Wakefield, WF1 1JG
View course Improving your mindset (16+)
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
Monday 16 June 2025 at 1.30pm-3.30pm
Venues
West Yorkshire History Centre, 127 Kirkgate, Wakefield, WF1 1JG
View course Improving your sleep (16+)
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 24 June 2025 at 12.45pm-3.45pm
Venues
Second Chance – Physio room/Kitchen, Second Chance Headway Centre, Almshouse Lane, Wakefield, WF1 1AD
View course Introduction to Healthy Cooking (18+)
The resurgence of a vintage craft ‘macrame’ is on trend and we will show you how to make a keepsake key ring using this age-old tradition. You are invited to...
Date & times
Monday 2 June 2025 at 1pm-3pm
Venues
West Yorkshire History Centre, 127 Kirkgate, Wakefield, WF1 1JG
View course Learn how to macramé (16+)
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
Monday 9 June 2025 at 10am-12pm
Venues
Pontefract Library, Shoemarket, Pontefract, WF8 1BD
View course Living with and managing anxiety (16+)
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
Monday 7 July 2025 at 10am-12.30pm
Venues
West Yorkshire History Centre, 127 Kirkgate, Wakefield, WF1 1JG
View course Living with and managing depression (16+)
Fully BookedA fun and very relaxing little workshop especially for those who say ‘I can’t draw’ Fully guided session creating your own unique piece of work. Using pastels exploring colours and...
Date & times
Thursday 24 April 2025 at 10am-12pm
Venues
West Yorkshire History Centre, 127 Kirkgate, Wakefield, WF1 1JG
View course Pastel drawing (16+)
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 4 June 2025 at 1pm-3pm
Venues
West Yorkshire History Centre, 127 Kirkgate, Wakefield, WF1 1JG
View course Scrapbooking for wellness (16+)
Fully BookedWe’re thrilled to bring you another exciting face to face workshop. Our summer, simple rag wreath workshop will guide you through the simple steps needed to make your very own...
Date & times
Thursday 8 May 2025 at 10am-12pm
Venues
West Yorkshire History Centre, 127 Kirkgate, Wakefield, WF1 1JG
View course Summer rag wreaths (16+)
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
Tuesday 6 May 2025 at 10.30am-12pm
Venues
Pontefract Library, Shoemarket, Pontefract, WF8 1BD
View course The History of LGBTQ+ (16+)
This workshop is designed for individuals who are experiencing difficulties following traumatic events, including PTSD, and those who support them. If you or someone you care about is struggling with...
Date & times
Wednesday 10 September 2025 at 10am-12pm
Venues
St. Giles’ Centre, St. Giles' Church, Market Place, Pontefract, WF8 1AT
View course Understanding trauma responses and skill practice workshop
Coming SoonThis 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
View course Veterans moving forwards: Building a brighter future (16+)