Face to Face Recovery College Courses

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

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...

Date & times

Wednesday 11 March 2026 at 10:00am - 12:30pm

Venues

Space Station, 6 Denby Dale Road Wakefield WF1 1HR

View course An introduction to self soothe and self care (16+)
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

View course BADASS (a combat workout) (16+)
Beginners Pottery (16+)|Fully Booked

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

View course Beginners Pottery (16+)
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 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

Tuesday 10 February 2026 at 13:00 - 15:00pm

Venues

Space Station, 6 Denby Dale Road Wakefield WF1 1HR

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Card making for wellbeing (16+)|

During this 2-week course, we will explore the craft of card making.  Crafting can relieve stress and tension in our everyday life and can be an opportunity to express ourselves...

Date & times

Wednesday 21 January 2026 at 13:00 - 15:00pm

Venues

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

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Caring for carers|Coming Soon

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...

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Christmas Junk Crafting|Fully Booked

Christmas Junk Crafting: 5-Week and 3-week seasonal creative upcycling journey options Turn everyday waste into Christmas works of art! Join our NEW craft course and discover the joy of transforming household...

Date & times

Thursday 6 November 2025 at 10am - 12pm

Wednesday 19 November 2025 at 1pm-3pm

Venues

Space Station, 6 Denby Dale Road Wakefield WF1 1HR

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Christmas rag wreaths (16+)|Fully Booked

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

Wednesday 3 December 2025 at 10am-12pm

Venues

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

Space Station, 6 Denby Dale Road Wakefield WF1 1HR

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Connecting with the 5 senses (16+)|

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...

Date & times

Wednesday 4 March 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm

Venues

Space Station, 6 Denby Dale Road Wakefield WF1 1HR

View course Connecting with the 5 senses (16+)
Couch to 5K (16+)|Coming Soon

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...

View course Couch to 5K (16+)
Creative crafting for beginners (16+)|

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 20 January 2026 at 09:45am-11:30am

Venues

Pontefract Library, Shoemarket, Pontefract, WF8 1BD

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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 21 January 2026 at 11am- 12pm

Wednesday 6 May 2026 at 11am-12pm

Venues

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

View course Creative fitness – trying something new for a better physical & mental wellbeing (16+)
Diabetes awareness (16+)|

This workshop is aimed at anyone over the age of 16 looking to learn more about diabetes and its effects on both our physical and mental wellbeing. The session is...

Date & times

Friday 23 January 2026 at 10am-12pm

Venues

Space Station, 6 Denby Dale Road Wakefield WF1 1HR

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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 6 February 2026 at 10am-11.30am

Friday 5 June 2026 at 10am-11.30am

Venues

Pontefract Library, Shoemarket, Pontefract, WF8 1BD

Space Station, 6 Denby Dale Road Wakefield WF1 1HR

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Fire safety in the home – practical training (18+)|

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...

Date & times

Thursday 14 May 2026 at 10:30am-12pm

Venues

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

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Improving your mindset (16+)|

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...

Date & times

Wednesday 25 February 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm

Venues

Space Station, 6 Denby Dale Road Wakefield WF1 1HR

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Introduction to Aromatherapy|Fully Booked

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

Wednesday 21 January 2026 at 12.30-2.30pm

Venues

Space Station, 6 Denby Dale Road Wakefield WF1 1HR

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Introduction to Woodland Skills (18+)|

Do you want to learn some practical skills in a woodland setting? This course running with our partners at Athelas CIC provides the opportunity to learn with instruction and supervision...

Date & times

Thursday 22 January 2026 at 13:00 - 15:00pm

Venues

Bulcliff Woods, Bulcliff Woods, off Denby Dale Rd/A636, Wakefield

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Journaling for wellbeing (16+)|Fully Booked

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+)|Coming Soon

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...

View course Learn how to macramé (16+)
Managing diabetes (16+)|

The course is aimed at anyone over the age of 16 looking to learn more about managing diabetes. The course will explore the key behaviour changes which help manage diabetes...

Date & times

Friday 30 January 2026 at 10am-12pm

Venues

Space Station, 6 Denby Dale Road Wakefield WF1 1HR

View course Managing diabetes (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 26 January 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm

Venues

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

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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

Wednesday 21 January 2026 at 10:00 - 12:00

Venues

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

View course Scrapbooking for wellness (16+)
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

Wednesday 4 February 2026 at 13:00 - 15:00pm

Venues

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

View course Simple weaving techniques (16+)
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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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

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Monday 19 January 2026 at 1pm-3pm

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Monday 27 April 2026 at 10am - 12pm

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Venues

Online only

Pontefract Library, Shoemarket, Pontefract, WF8 1BD

Space Station, 6 Denby Dale Road Wakefield WF1 1HR

View course Understanding anxiety (16+)
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

Monday 9 February 2026 at 12:30pm to 2:30pm

Wednesday 13 May 2026 at 1pm - 3pm

Venues

Online only

Space Station, 6 Denby Dale Road Wakefield WF1 1HR

View course Understanding depression (16+)
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...

View course Veterans moving forwards: Building a brighter future (16+)