Face to Face Discovery College Courses (for 16-25 year olds)

An introduction to mindfulness (16-25)|Coming Soon

Mindfulness is a skill which we can all learn. It involves an ability to become aware of what is happening in the present, moment by moment rather than being on...

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An introduction to personality disorder (16-25)|Coming Soon

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...

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

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Bookbinding (16-25)|Coming Soon

In this short workshop, hosted at the West Yorkshire History Centre, students will learn basic skills in non-adhesive bookbinding (learning how to sew a simple book structure) and gain an...

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

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Creative fitness – trying something new for a better physical & mental wellbeing (16-25)|

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 13 September 2023 at 3pm-4pm

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

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Introduction to journaling (16-25)|Coming Soon

Journaling has been proven to have a positive effect on mental health. This introductory workshop will provide an brief overview of journaling to maintain your wellbeing. You will discuss some...

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Journaling for wellbeing (16-25)|Coming Soon

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...

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Learning more about the West Riding Pauper Lunatic Asylum (16-25)|Coming Soon

In this short workshop, hosted at the West Yorkshire History Centre, we’ll take you on a patient’s journey from admission to discharge, looking through the exclusive archive collection at what...

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

View course Learning more about the West Riding Pauper Lunatic Asylum (16-25)
Quitting smoking (16-25)|Coming Soon

If you’re thinking about quitting smoking but just don’t know how, need a bit of support or want to find the best alternative for you, come along to our Quitting...

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Recipes across the years (16-25)|Coming Soon

In this short workshop, held at the West Yorkshire History Centre, students will have the opportunity to discover some of the weird and wonderful recipes hidden in archives, what ingredients were...

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

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Scrapbooking for wellness (16-25)|Coming Soon

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...

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Self-advocacy & confidence building workshop for young people with learning disabilities (16-25)|Coming Soon

The purpose of the course is for young people with learning difficulties to find out about the Speak Out Go Out advocacy group in Wakefield, practice skills in speaking up...

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

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Understanding hearing voices (16-25)|

This introductory workshop could be for you if you are interested in developing an awareness of what the experience of hearing voices may mean to you or someone you care...

Date & times

Friday 8 September 2023 at 1pm-3pm

Venues

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

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Wellbeing in the woods (18-25)|

Do you want to spend time in a woodland area learning practical skills such as carving, woodland management, woodcraft skills, outdoor cooking, along with developing life skills such as self-awareness,...

Date & times

Monday 26 June 2023 at 11am-2pm

Venues

Fieldhead Campus, Fieldhead Hospital, Ouchthorpe Lane, Wakefield, WF1 3SP

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What the heck are archives? (16-25)|Coming Soon

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...

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Venues

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

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Youth first aid (16-19)|

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...

Date & times

Friday 30 June 2023 at 11am-12pm

Venues

Pontefract Library, Shoemarket, Pontefract, WF8 1BD

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