Archive for the “Leisure activities” category
Creative Minds radio
What’s it about? Most people listen to the radio and many more listen to audio or audiovisual recordings online. Creative Minds radio is aimed at people and projects with an interest in radio, those who want to give exposure to recordings they have done or …
Happy days – team building project
Who’s it for? A programme of team building sessions. Through a series of 12 weekly session participants will be encouraged and equipped to participate fully & confidently in our community and social enterprise programme areas. Who’s it for? For individuals who have experienced homelessness and …
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Active for Life cycling sessions
What’s it about? Active for Life (AfL) is a well-established exercise referral scheme run by Kirklees Council. It is designed to enable individuals experiencing mental ill health to develop skills, knowledge and confidence to access local exercise and sports opportunities. AfL promotes regular cycling activity …
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Mens Shed Community Group @ Yorkshire Children Centre
What’s it about? Mens Shed is about skill sharing, informal learning, community spirit, achievement and social interaction. Activities include bike maintenance, woodwork and gardening. We also have a pool table, darts and games in our community space. Plus there is a cup of tea for …
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Welcome to your theatre
What’s it about? Drama activity led by Theatre Royal Wakefield, including devising and improvisation skills workshops, a writing workshop, and rehearsals for a performed sharing (on stage or on camera). This will be followed by supported theatre visits, with opportunities to discuss the show with …
Social interactive groups
What’s it about? We are developing two social interactive groups across the district. Many frail older adults who have recently benefitted from health and social care services, or have had a serious life-changing event, often find themselves, lacking in confidence, poor self-esteem, or with limited …
Good mood cricket
What’s it about? Want to play indoor cricket? Need a bit of coaching to improve your skills or just fancy trying something different for a change? Sessions are led by professional ECB Level 2 coach Tom Bates. Who’s it for? Adults who use SWYPFT services, …
Re-Cycle
What’s it all about? Led by Spectrum People, a bike workshop opened June 2015, this is about providing a supportive activity for vulnerable adults. This has developed into a larger scheme – Re-Cycle – providing bike repairs on a commercial basis (in Castleford centre) to …
St Catherine’s Recovery café
What’s it about? The Recovery café is the perfect vehicle to help them get from where they are to where they want to be. The informal, non-stigmatising atmosphere of a café environment, the helpful drop-in sessions of local NHS and charity staff and the weekly …
Walk rugby: Tackle it with the Tigers
Project outline Walk Rugby is touch rugby played at walking pace, it’s easy to play and requires no prior knowledge or experience. It is accessible to all ages, levels of skill and fitness and both sexes. It is an opportunity for you to increase your …
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