WOW : Weeks Of Wellbeing from Calderdale Adult Learning

Weeks of Wellbeing, or WOW for short, is a two week long wellbeing event to tie in with the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee starting June 6th to June 18th.

The event brings to you taster classes focused around art as a means to improve wellbeing and includes sessions of arts and crafts, recycling basics, first aid skills, a taster in Portuguese, health, wellbeing and mindfulness among others. Some courses have a small charge, some are free.

Download the full WOW course schedule here

To enrol please email cyps.cal@calderdale.gov.uk or call 01422 392820

As part of the WOW event, Calderdale Adult Learning are hosting the
Jubilee Art competition open to all Calderdale residents aged 19 and over.

The competition closes on the 6th June and there are some exciting prizes up for grabs, including high street vouchers and a hamper of premium art supplies.

If you have any questions or would like to know more, please do not hesitate to get in touch – we can be reached at this email address (cyps.cal@calderdale.gov.uk) or by phone on (01422) 392 820.

More information on the Calderdale Adult Learning Facebook page

Calderdale Adult Learning provide a variety of courses for over 18s looking to learn new skills, meet new people, and try out new hobbies.

Calderdale Adult Learning, Unit 4 Heath Campus, Free School Ln, Halifax HX1 2PS

This Girl Can: Women & Girls Kayak Taster Session

Try kayaking with Halifax Canoe Club who offer a fun, friendly and supportive team of female coaches and a nice warm swimming poolfor just £5 per person including boat and equipment hire.

Thursday 23 February – 8pm to 9pm
At Salendine Nook High School Pool, New Hey Road, Huddersfield, HD3 4GN

Whether it’s your first time in a boat, you are coming back to the sport after a time out or you just want to work on a specific skill, we can help.

To book please email: courses@halifaxcanoe.org.uk or for more events and information about the Halifax Canoe Club visit www.halifaxcanoe.org.uk

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Staying Well in Boothtown – Community Open Day

Meet groups, try some taster sessions, and tell us what you want to see more of such as exercise, crafts, coffee mornings, gardening and much more at the Staying Well Boothtown Community Open Day.

Thursday 30 March 2017 – 10am to 2pm
At Boothtown Methodist Church, Boothtown Road, HX3 6EU

Call Andrew Mitchell on 01422 356365 for further details or just turn up on the day

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Insight Healthcare presents Wellbeing for Calderdale

In celebration of World Mental Health Day 2016, Insight Healthcare presents ‘Wellbeing for Calderdale’ with interactive stalls, taster sessions, live performances and guest speakers including Ursula Holden-Gill from ITV’s Emmerdale, Nick Rawsthorne of Halifax RLFC and Luke Ambler Halifax RLFC and founder of #andysmanclub and #itsoktotalk campaign.

Monday 10 October – 2pm to 7pm
At The Shay Stadium, Shaw Hill, Halifax, HX1 2YS

For further informatiom visit www.insighthealthcare.org

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FREE Open Day Event at Heath Campus with fun and refreshments

Get information, advice and guidance on courses as well as fun interactive computer workshops and demos, a taste of Spain & Italy through food and language; cupcake decorating and much more.

Saturday 3 September 2016 – 10am to 3pm
At Heath Campus, Free School Lane, Halifax, HX1 2PS

All activities are FREE plus free refreshments including delicious cream teas and cupcakes served in the learner Coffee Bar.

15% early enrolment discount on most courses and you can enrol on the day to be in with a chance to win your course for free!

FREE Fun Sports and Activities at Mixenden Activity Centre

Join West Yorkshire Sport for an afternoon packed with FREE fun Sports and Activity taster sessions including Kayaking, Canoeing, Raft building, Rock climbing, Taekwondo, Rugby union, Rugby league and Mountain biking.

Monday 1 August 2016 – 1pm to 4pm
At Mixenden Activity Centre, Clough Lane, Halifax HX2 8SH

Although activities are FREE they are being offered on a first come first served basis so please arrive early to avoid disappointment.

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Singspiration Choir FREE Taster Evening

Singspiration is a friendly fun choir who enjoy singing, the benefits that singing can have and they believe singing promotes a sense of well being, builds confidence and is good for both physical and mental health.

Join the choir for a FREE Taster Evening on Monday 4 April 2016 from 6pm to 8pm at Halifax Golf Club, Union Lane, Ogden, HX2 8XR.

Just turn up for the session or for more details call Linda on 07739 397892 or Pat on 07940 293578.