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‘Wear and share’ – with the 6 million+ Charitable Trust
Fashion and personal story telling project. Collaboration with Shared Goods and The Lawrence Batley Theatre. Who is it for? Asylum seekers and refugees residing in Kirklees When: Mar—June 2025 Contact: Kim Strickson 07812 782082 www.facebook.com/6MillionPlus Jane Wood 07952 810814 www.facebook.com/SharedGoodsCharity Venue: Sessions at LBT Queen …
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‘The Mindful and Creative Wellbeing Project’ – with the Mindful maker CIC
Carolyn Hilton of Mindful Maker CIC, will be delivering a four week project exploring Expressive Drawing and Painting and the mental health benefits of being present while creating. These sessions have been designed around the interests of previous Recovery College learners that attended her Mindful …
Underpin’ — with s2r/support 2 recovery
Underpin is for any adult who would like learn how to alter or repair their own clothes? Gain confidence and save money by making gifts or useable household items from leftover fabrics and materials? Who is this project for? Anyone over 18 who can cope …
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Lukes lads & ‘Lukes lads 16-19 yrs’ — with TCD charity
Lukes Lads supports men’s mental health through fitness and peer support. Sessions focus on wellbeing, connection, and resilience-building in a safe space. Who is this project for? Men of all ages (7:30 PM) & young men 16-19 years (6:45 PM) When: Tuesdays – 6:45 PM …
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‘Home, help and heritage’ – with Mukirka
Workshops and performances featuring music, poetry and art exploring the broad themes themes of Home, Hope and Heritage. Free to participate Who is it for? Open to all residents of Kirklees/Calderdale or nearby (open to everyone and all abilities) When: Springtime 2025 onwards date and …
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Yoga to Tackle Mental Health in the Community’ – with Umbrella Yoga CIC
Community Yoga sessions in Kirklees. Our yoga sessions involve gentle movements and controlled breathing practices, which calm the nervous system and safely develop physical and mental wellbeing. Each venue will also host a ‘Yoga, Tea & Chat’ session. Participants join in a yoga session and …
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‘Wobble boards’ and Yoga – with Age Uk
A 10 week progressive exercise programme with the primary purpose of enhancing mobility, balance and physical activity which enables service users to remain as independent as possible and reduces their risk of future falls. Delivered by 2 motivating chartered physiotherapists and Umbrella Yoga (see below). …
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‘Art for Wellbeing’ – with Everybody Arts
Join Art for Wellbeing at Everybody Arts, a peer led community group providing a nurturing and inclusive space for those who are seeking to support their health and wellbeing through art and creativity. These self guided sessions give the freedom to explore and express your …
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‘Back to being me’
‘Back to being me’ with The Arch-Way Project Back to Being Me brings people together through provision of 8 x structured, professionally led group sessions a week, including music & singing, art, drama, creative writing, guided meditation, Tai-Chi, Yoga and our ‘Mindful Miles’ Walking group …
That Friday feeling
‘That Friday feeling’ – with The Basement Recovery Project Music and tai chi groups, aided by trained recovery builders who have lived experience of recovery Who is it for? Clients of The Basement Recovery Project, members of the Calderdale in Recovery community their friends and …