Archive for the “Adults” category
Winter Leisure – S2R
What’s it about? Winter leisure time activities, decided by attendees, after an initial four week introduction of activities – including games, quizzes, crafts, conversation, music, singing with taster sessions e.g. aromatherapy. Refreshments will be provided and for the evening sessions, a dry bar will be open. …
Sprout – Growing works
What’s it about? It’s fun, social, outdoor activities for families who have children with additional needs. Weekly accessible and non-judgmental sessions to build skills and learn through play which also provide a break and a support network for parents/carers to gain advice from other parent/carers. …
Words in Mind—volunteering kirklees
What’s it about? This is a lottery funded project which aims to recruit, train and support volunteers to facilitate groups of people who want to enjoy literature and reading in all its forms. This is called bibliotherapy. It will offer a service to wards, care homes, …
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Good mood league
What’s it about? The Trust has its own football league for adults 18+ who use our services – it is a competitive team event called the Good Mood Football League. There are also other opportunities to play football and get involved. Who’s it for? Open …
Men’s Shed community group
What’s it about? Men Friday, ‘Men’s Shed’ is a community group which is a place of skill-sharing and informal learning, of individual pursuits and community projects, of purpose, achievement and social interaction. We welcome any men who are living with mental or physical ill health, …
Nature in mind- Pathways
What’s it about? Following on from the previous success of our ‘Nature in mind’ project aimed at individuals experiencing psychosis who stay in an inpatient rehabilitation facility, we have decided to roll out our project to individuals experiencing life-limiting illnesses and mental health difficulties. Our …
Creative pie with Hoot Creative Arts
What’s it about? Share your creative work in safe and supportive places, or come along just to watch. We encourage all kinds of creativity: performances and visual work. With performance skills workshops attached to help you be a more confident performer. Plus opportunities to be …
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Sahaara women’s wellbeing support group
What’s it about? The support group provides creative activities and approaches as a pathway for promoting and maintaining mental and emotional wellbeing; building self-confidence and an opportunity to engage with other people. We aim to help people lead on to further education, training courses, volunteering …
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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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Sprout
What’s it about? This project provides fun, social, outdoor activities for families who have children with additional needs. We offer weekly accessible and non-judgmental sessions to build skills and learn through play. It also provides a break and a support network for parents or carers …