Face to Face Recovery College Courses
Coming SoonThis 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...
View course An introduction to personality disorder (16+)
Coming SoonLife 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...
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 27 February 2026 at 10am - 11am
Venues
Vibe Fitness, 26 Wakefield Road, Normanton, WF6 2BT
View course BADASS (a combat workout) (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
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 3 October 2025 at 10am -11am
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
Monday 20 October 2025 at 1pm-3pm
Venues
Pontefract Library, Shoemarket, Pontefract, WF8 1BD
View course Book folding (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
Thursday 19 June 2025 at 10am-12pm
Venues
West Yorkshire History Centre, 127 Kirkgate, Wakefield, WF1 1JG
View course Caring for carers
Coming SoonJoin 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...
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 22 September 2025 at 2pm-3pm
Venues
Thornes Park Stadium, Horbury Road, Wakefield, WF2 8TY
View course Couch to 5K (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
View course Create a Christmas gonk (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 16 September 2025 at 9.45am-11.30am
Venues
West Yorkshire History Centre, 127 Kirkgate, Wakefield, WF1 1JG
View course Creative crafting (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+)
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+)
Coming SoonHave 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...
View course Fire safety in the home – practical training (16+)
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
View course Galaxy Painting (16+)
Coming SoonJoin 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...
View course Improving your mindset (16+)
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
View course Introduction to Healthy Cooking (18+)
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
View course Journaling for wellbeing (16+)
Coming SoonThe 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+)
If you are interested in developing an awareness of what the experience of depression may mean to you or someone you care about, then this workshop could be the one...
Date & times
Tuesday 11 November 2025 at 1pm-3pm
Venues
Online only
View course Living with and managing depression (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
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
Monday 8 September 2025 at 10am-12.30pm
Venues
West Yorkshire History Centre, 127 Kirkgate, Wakefield, WF1 1JG
View course Pebble painting (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
View course Simple weaving techniques (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
Monday 15 September 2025 at 1pm-3pm
Venues
Pontefract Library, Shoemarket, Pontefract, WF8 1BD
View course Stroke awareness (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+)
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+)
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 8 September 2025 at 1pm-3pm
Monday 1 December 2025 at 10am-12pm
Venues
West Yorkshire History Centre, 127 Kirkgate, Wakefield, WF1 1JG
Online only
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
Friday 26 September 2025 at 10am - 12pm
Venues
Pontefract Library, Shoemarket, Pontefract, WF8 1BD
View course Understanding depression (16+)
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
View course Understanding trauma responses and skill practice workshop
Coming SoonThis 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
View course Veterans moving forwards: Building a brighter future (16+)