Face to Face Recovery College Courses
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 10am - 12:30pm
Thursday 2 July 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Venues
Space Station, 6 Denby Dale Road Wakefield WF1 1HR
Online only
View course An introduction to self soothe and self care (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 6 March 2026 at 10am - 11am
Venues
Vibe Fitness, 26 Wakefield Road, Normanton, WF6 2BT
View course BADASS (a combat workout) (16+)
Fully BookedThis 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
Wednesday 11 June 2025 at 10am-12pm
Venues
Baghill House, Health and Wellbeing Centre, Walkergate, Pontefract, WF8 1QW
View course Beginners Pottery (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
View course Boogie Bounce (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 9 June 2026 at 1pm to 3pm
Venues
St. Giles’ Centre, St. Giles' Church, Market Place, Pontefract, WF8 1AT
View course Book folding (16+)
Coming SoonDuring 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...
View course Card making for wellbeing (16+)
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
Tuesday 28 April 2026 at 10am - 12pm
Venues
Space Station, 6 Denby Dale Road Wakefield WF1 1HR
View course Caring for carers
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
Thursday 25 June 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Venues
Space Station, 6 Denby Dale Road Wakefield WF1 1HR
Online only
View course Connecting with the 5 senses (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 1 June 2026 at 10.00am - 11.00am
Venues
Thornes Park Stadium, Horbury Road, Wakefield, WF2 8TY
View course Couch to 5K (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 14 April 2026 at 09:45-11:30am
Venues
West Yorkshire History Centre, 127 Kirkgate, Wakefield, WF1 1JG
View course Creative crafting for beginners (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+)
This is a 5-week course, each week can be attended individually or join us for the full course. Each week covers an aspect of dementia or supporting someone living with dementia to...
Date & times
Thursday 4 June 2026 at 10.30am-13.00pm
Venues
West Yorkshire History Centre, 127 Kirkgate, Wakefield, WF1 1JG
View course Dementia – Positive Steps (Face to Face) (16+)
Coming SoonJoin Wakefield Recovery College for an informal 2-hour workshop exploring dyslexia. This workshop will help students: Understand the definition of dyslexia Explore the challenges of dyslexia using real life examples...
View course Dyslexia awareness (16+)
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 5 June 2026 at 10am-11.30am
Venues
Space Station, 6 Denby Dale Road Wakefield WF1 1HR
View course Everyday First Aid (19+)
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
View course Fire safety in the home – practical training (18+)
This 4-week course provides a comprehensive introduction to the key aspects of wellbeing, focusing on mental, social, physical, and emotional health. Participants will learn to identify signs and symptoms of...
Date & times
Tuesday 14 April 2026 at 1pm - 3pm
Venues
Space Station, 6 Denby Dale Road Wakefield WF1 1HR
View course Foundations of Wellbeing: A Holistic Introductory Approach to Social, Emotional, Mental and Physical health including Cancer and Serious Mental Illnesses
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
Tuesday 28 April 2026 at 1pm-3pm
Venues
Pontefract Library, Shoemarket, Pontefract, WF8 1BD
View course Galaxy Painting (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 29 April 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Thursday 18 June 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Venues
Space Station, 6 Denby Dale Road Wakefield WF1 1HR
Online only
View course Improving your mindset (16+)
Coming SoonOur 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
Venues
Space Station, 6 Denby Dale Road Wakefield WF1 1HR
View course Introduction to Aromatherapy
If you find yourself suffering from shortness of breath, or support someone who experiences this – this may be the course for you. Co-produced and delivered in partnership with The...
Date & times
Tuesday 21 April 2026 at 10am - 12pm
Venues
St. Giles’ Centre, St. Giles' Church, Market Place, Pontefract, WF8 1AT
View course Managing Breathlessness (18+)
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 17 April 2026 at 10am to 12pm
Venues
Space Station, 6 Denby Dale Road Wakefield WF1 1HR
View course Managing diabetes (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
Tuesday 19 May 2026 at 1pm - 3pm
Venues
St. Giles’ Centre, St. Giles' Church, Market Place, Pontefract, WF8 1AT
View course Pastel drawing (16+)
This is a fun and interactive workshop where we explore the history of pebble painting alongside the introduction of the creative art of painting pebbles or rocks. We will teach...
Date & times
Tuesday 12 May 2026 at 1pm - 3pm
Venues
Pontefract Library, Shoemarket, Pontefract, WF8 1BD
View course Pebble painting (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
Tuesday 2 June 2026 at 10.00 - 12.00
Venues
Pontefract Library, Shoemarket, Pontefract, WF8 1BD
View course Scrapbooking for wellness (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 23 June 2026 at 1pm to 3pm
Venues
St. Giles’ Centre, St. Giles' Church, Market Place, Pontefract, WF8 1AT
View course Simple weaving techniques (16+)
We’re thrilled to bring you another exciting face to face workshop. Our Spring, simple rag wreath workshop will guide you through the simple steps needed to make your very own...
Date & times
Monday 2 March 2026 at 1pm - 3pm
Venues
St. Giles’ Centre, St. Giles' Church, Market Place, Pontefract, WF8 1AT
View course Spring Rag Wreaths (16+)
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...
Date & times
Wednesday 17 June 2026 at 1pm - 3pm
Venues
Space Station, 6 Denby Dale Road Wakefield WF1 1HR
View course Stroke awareness (16+)
We’re thrilled to bring you another exciting face to face workshop. Our summer, simple rag wreath workshop will guide you through the simple steps needed to make your very own...
Date & times
Tuesday 2 June 2026 at 1pm - 3pm
Venues
Space Station, 6 Denby Dale Road Wakefield WF1 1HR
View course Summer rag wreaths (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
Wednesday 29 April 2026 at 1pm-2pm
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+)
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
Tuesday 31 March 2026 at 1pm-3pm
Wednesday 24 June 2026 at 1pm-3pm
Monday 27 April 2026 at 10am - 12pm
More dates available
Venues
Online only
Space Station, 6 Denby Dale Road Wakefield WF1 1HR
View course Understanding anxiety (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 16 February 2026 at 1pm to 3pm
Wednesday 13 May 2026 at 1pm - 3pm
Venues
Online only
Space Station, 6 Denby Dale Road Wakefield WF1 1HR
View course Understanding depression (16+)