Face to Face Recovery College Courses

An introduction to self soothe and self care (16+)|Coming Soon

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...

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BADASS (a combat workout) (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 27 February 2026 at 10am - 11am

Venues

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

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Beginners Pottery (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 12 February 2026 at 10am-12pm

Wednesday 11 June 2025 at 10am-12pm

Venues

Baghill House, Health and Wellbeing Centre, Walkergate, Pontefract, WF8 1QW

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Boogie Bounce (16+)|

Do you want to try a new, fun and different type of activity to help with your fitness? Run in partnership with Vibe Fitness, Boogie Bounce uses High Intensity Interval...

Date & times

Friday 3 October 2025 at 10am -11am

Friday 1 May 2026 at 10am - 11 am

Venues

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

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Book folding (16+)|

Book folding is a great way to reuse old, unwanted, hard cover books by following a pattern. Marking two measurements and making two folds on each page, a design or...

Date & times

Monday 20 October 2025 at 1pm-3pm

Venues

Pontefract Library, Shoemarket, Pontefract, WF8 1BD

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Caring for carers|

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

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Christmas rag wreaths (16+)|

Our simple rag wreath workshop will guide you through the simple steps needed to make your very own rag wreath to take home and hang up for Christmas. Whilst it...

Date & times

Monday 1 December 2025 at 1pm-3pm

Venues

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

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Connecting with the 5 senses (16+)|Coming Soon

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...

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Couch to 5K (16+)|

Over 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...

Date & times

Monday 22 September 2025 at 2pm-3pm

Venues

Thornes Park Stadium, Horbury Road, Wakefield, WF2 8TY

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Create a Christmas gonk (16+)|

Using items found around the home these cute Christmas gonks are made from wool and cardboard tubing (kitchen rolls), fun things to keep or give to others. Crafting can provide...

Date & times

Monday 24 November 2025 at 1pm-3pm

Venues

Pontefract Library, Shoemarket, Pontefract, WF8 1BD

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Creative crafting (16+)|Fully Booked

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 16 September 2025 at 9.45am-11.30am

Venues

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+)|

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

Wednesday 1 October 2025 at 11am-12pm

More dates available

Venues

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

View course Creative fitness – trying something new for a better physical & mental wellbeing (16+)
Everyday First Aid (19+)|

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 12 September 2025 at 10am-11.30am

Venues

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

View course Everyday First Aid (19+)
Fire safety in the home – practical training (16+)|Coming Soon

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...

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Galaxy Painting (16+)|Fully Booked

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 29 September 2025 at 1pm-3pm

Venues

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

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Improving your mindset (16+)|Coming Soon

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...

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Introduction to Aromatherapy|

Our NEW course ‘Introduction to Aromatherapy’ will help you discover the origins of this ancient holistic treatment. Over the duration of this 4-week course you will be introduced to the...

Date & times

Thursday 9 October 2025 at 13:00 - 15:00pm

Venues

Space Station, 6 Denby Dale Road Wakefield WF1 1HR

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Introduction to Healthy Cooking (18+)|Fully Booked

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 16 September 2025 at 12.45pm-3.45pm

Venues

Second Chance – Physio room/Kitchen, Second Chance Headway Centre, Almshouse Lane, Wakefield, WF1 1AD

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Journaling for wellbeing (16+)|

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...

Date & times

Tuesday 4 November 2025 at 10am-12pm

Venues

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

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Learn how to macramé (16+)|

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 6 October 2025 at 13:00 - 15:00pm

Venues

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

View course Learn how to macramé (16+)
Pastel drawing (16+)|

A 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

Monday 13 October 2025 at 1pm-3pm

Venues

Pontefract Library, Shoemarket, Pontefract, WF8 1BD

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Scrapbooking for wellness (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

Thursday 25 September 2025 at 10:00 - 12:00

Venues

Baghill House, Health and Wellbeing Centre, Walkergate, Pontefract, WF8 1QW

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Simple weaving techniques (16+)|

Weave Your Way to Wellbeing: A Simple Weaving Course with Everyday Items Discover the joy of weaving using items you already have at home! Our Simple Weaving Course is perfect for...

Date & times

Tuesday 16 September 2025 at 1.30pm-3.30pm

Venues

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

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Stroke awareness (16+)|Coming Soon

Stroke Awareness Would you know what signs to look for if you thought someone may be having a stroke? Have you suffered a stroke yourself, or care for someone who...

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Take a stroll or a roll with us (16+)|

Life can get busy, and going for a walk often slips to the bottom of our to-do list. But the benefits to our mental and physical wellbeing are too important...

Date & times

Monday 8 September 2025 at 10am-11am

Venues

Thornes Park – Holmfield Arms/Clarence Park Bandstand entrance, Denby Dale Road, Wakefield, WF2 8DY

View course Take a stroll or a roll with us (16+)
The History of LGBTQ+ (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

Wednesday 12 November 2025 at 10am-11.30am

Venues

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

View course The History of LGBTQ+ (16+)
Understanding anxiety (16+)|

Do you want to gain an understanding of anxiety? Then this workshop may be for you. It will explore areas such as the vicious cycle of anxiety, what happens to...

Date & times

Monday 1 December 2025 at 10am-12pm

Tuesday 31 March 2026 at 1pm-3pm

Monday 19 January 2026 at 1pm-3pm

More dates available

Venues

Online only

Pontefract Library, Shoemarket, Pontefract, WF8 1BD

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Understanding depression (16+)|

In this brief 2 hour workshop, we’ll look at what depression is, learn some facts about depression and bust some common myths, explore some known causes of depression and the...

Date & times

Friday 26 September 2025 at 10am - 12pm

Venues

Pontefract Library, Shoemarket, Pontefract, WF8 1BD

View course Understanding depression (16+)
Understanding trauma responses and skill practice workshop|

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

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Veterans moving forwards: Building a brighter future (16+)|Coming Soon

This 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

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You can play ukulele! (16+)|

Have you always wanted to learn a musical instrument but think you are not musical? Maybe you have seen the Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain and wished you could play...

Date & times

Thursday 13 November 2025 at 11am-12pm

Venues

Second Chance – Physio room/Kitchen, Second Chance Headway Centre, Almshouse Lane, Wakefield, WF1 1AD

View course You can play ukulele! (16+)