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LancashireRecoveryCollegeWinter/Spring2020

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Lancashire & South CumbriaNHS Foundation Trust

Welcome

Happy New Year and welcome to your fourth Lancashire Recovery College

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This term we have found homes for the College across Central Lancashire, Blackpool and West Lancashire. We’ve listened to your feedback and know you prefer to come to the same location to access the Recovery Learning offers we deliver. We will be offering further pilots in East Lancashire and Fylde & Wyre, please get involved to let us know what you would like to see in your local community.

We continue to work in partnership with local community groups, charities and organisations to bring you the varied and community focussed opportunities you’ve identified.

We have formed Advisory Groups in each locality which everyone is welcome to attend. Getting involved in your local Advisory Group means you will help us to co-design the service to ensure we are connected to the community and responsive to its needs.

We continue to put co-production at the heart of everything we do and our Curriculum Development Groups provide a supportive environment to share ideas, co-create new opportunities and engage with our partners.

We’ve got some great new opportunities available this term including photography and movement & dance, as well as our popular courses around living with conditions and mental health awareness.

It goes without saying, none of this would be possible without the support of our Volunteers and members. Please continue to spread the word about Lancashire Recovery College so we can continue to improve and develop.

The Recovery Team

[email protected]

Follow us on Twitter @LSCFTcollege

Lancashire Recovery College

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ContentsAbout the Recovery College ............................................................... 6

Who is the Recovery College for? ...................................................... 6

How to enrol and book your place .................................................... 7

What to expect ..................................................................................... 8

About co-production ........................................................................... 8

Advisory Group .................................................................................... 9

Volunteering with us ........................................................................... 9

Our Partnerships .................................................................................. 10

Our Courses explained ........................................................................ 12

What’s on: Central Lancashire .............................................................. 14

What’s on: Blackpool & Fylde ............................................................... 21

What’s on: Lytham ................................................................................. 26

What’s on: West Lancashire ................................................................. 29

What’s on: Blackburn with Darwen .................................................... 35

What’s on: East Lancashire - Burnley, Hyndburn & Pendle ............ 40

Opportunities for All ........................................................................... 43

HARRI - Health, information, recovery, resilience and information ......... 46

Book your place ................................................................................... 48



About the Recovery CollegeWe aim to provide something fun and different for the people of Lancashire, improving health and wellbeing through learning and opportunity.

We hope to offer people the skills and tools to empower them to take control of their health and wellbeing. We aim to build resilient Lancashire communities with well supported, informed and proactive citizens.

With us you can share skills, make friends and connect with your community to become part of something bigger where you live, and it’s all FREE to access!

Who is the Recovery College for?The Recovery College is for anyone over the age of 18 living or working in Lancashire & South Cumbria.

You don’t need to be accessing Lancashire Care services or have an existing health condition to enrol. We’re here for everyone who wants to improve their health and wellbeing through meaningful opportunities.

We aim to bring everyone together regardless of background, profession or life experience to learn and share skills while improving wellbeing.

“ I think the range and quality of courses you provide to people in Lancashire is amazing and because they are free anybody can access them.”



How to enrol and book your placeWe ask you to enrol with the College so we can keep you up to date with our developments and opportunities. You may be asked to complete an enrolment form for Lancashire Recovery College when attending your first course and we’ll also ask for your contact details when you book your place so we can contact you with any changes/ updates.

Some of the partners we work with may also need you to complete their enrolment forms too. This is so we can keep our courses FREE and help you plan your next steps.

To book your place on a course please visit Eventbrite - Lancashire Recovery College and have a browse through our offers.

You can also visit our website at: www.lancashirecare.nhs.uk/lancashire-recovery-college

Or call our friendly team on 01772 695 365

Or email us at [email protected]

Follow us on Twitter @CollegeLcft

“The courses are free and easy to book on to.”



What to expectAs members of the Recovery College we will all:

• Treateveryonewithrespectandempathy

• Dowhatwearereadytodoandnotover commit

• Attendwhatwesaywewill,orcancelas soon as we can if something comes up, so someone else can take the space

• Understandthatouropinionsmaydifferattimesandthatisok

• Notattendcoursesundertheinfluenceofillegaldrugsoralcohol

• Respecttheconfidentialnatureofourlearningspaces,butunderstandthat sometimes to keep people safe we may need to share information

About co-productionWe aim to create a service that is co-developed and co-delivered alongside experts by experience (people who have personal experience of a particular health challenge) and experts by profession (people who have professional knowledge in a particular subject area).

We want to bring a different dynamic to the college by empowering people to use their experiences and skills to help others on their recovery journey.

“The facilitator was very friendly, approachable and easy to talk to. Theenvironment was calm and we were able to discuss anything and not be judged or interrupted.”

“Co-production means doing WITH, instead of doing TO.”



Advisory GroupIf you would like to get involved or have any ideas about how we can collectively improve Lancashire Recovery College you could consider joining your local Advisory Group, which meets monthly.

Advisory Group is open to everyone who has an interest in co-developing the Lancashire Recovery College and you can get involved as much or as little as you like.

We meet monthly in each locality, you can find further details in this prospectus, on our website or by giving the team a call/ email. [email protected]

Volunteering with usVolunteering within the Recovery College can be very rewarding, and will be tailored to your individual interests and skills.

We believe our Volunteers help us to get the college right. We are looking to work alongsidepeoplewhowillbringenthusiasm,skillsandexperiences,flexibility,fresh ideas and new ways of working.

We are particularly interested in receiving applications from people with lived experience and their carers

You don’t need to have volunteered before but our volunteers need to demonstrate empathy, hope and control so we can keep enhancing the opportunities available to our communities.

Volunteering is a chance to meet new like-minded people and gain experience, especially if you are interested in a career in Health, Wellbeing or even Teaching. A regular time commitment is required, because consistency is important to our learners.

All volunteers are DBS checked and will be supported by the recovery team; you will receive continuous supervision and support throughout your time with us.

If you would like to discuss our volunteer opportunities please email [email protected]

or visit our website www.lancashirecare.nhs.uk/lancashire-recovery-college

“ I was worried it would be like school but it’s completely different! Everyone is friendly and just learning more about themselves.”



“Our visitors have loved having access to Lancashire Recovery College’s courses. And we’ve found that many people who haven’t visited the Harris in years have rediscovered us through the College. Our Space to Relax gallery is a beautiful setting to get some new skills and take time for yourself. We hope it offers a calm and inspirational setting for self-care – something we all need so much nowadays.”

Lancashire Adult Learning is one of theUK’slargestAdultCommunityLearning providers, reaching over 14,500 learners across Lancashire. We work at the very heart of communities, working to improve their health and wellbeing and to help communities thrive. Our partnership with Recovery College has gone from strength to strength, allowing us to reach people for whom we can offer new learning experiences and give them opportunities to live life well.

Our PartnershipsPartnerships help us to grow our offer and deliver a varied curriculum whilst signposting to support service in your community. We are working alongside a number of Lancashire based teams, organisations and charities to help people navigate and get involved in the many opportunities and experiences in Lancashire.

If you have an opportunity you would like our members to know about, please get in touch. We are always looking to develop links within our communities which could be great spaces to bring people together, workshops & courses, volunteering & employment opportunities and social support including housing, getting active, accessing benefits and improving wellbeing.

We work alongside our community members, service users, carers and staff to develop fun and engaging, co-produced opportunities. If you would like to be involved please contact [email protected]



Live in the Moment CIC would like to partner with Lancashire Recovery College as the aims of the college closelyreflectthoseofourCIC.Ourmission is to empower people to live fulfilling lives by providing them with skills and tools that lead to improved self-awareness, resilience and positive mental health. We believe that we can provide a valuable resource to the work of the college.

Blackburn with Darwen Adult Learning is committed to providing high quality teaching to local people by helping them to improve their skills and increase their economic prospects. Our service aims to create resilient, cohesive environments where learners can improve their health and wellbeing. We offer a range of courses and workshops suited to our local communities.



Our Courses Explained

The Our Health courses introduce information about mental health conditions. We welcome individuals safely sharing their experiences, but this isn’t a requirement. You may want to learn more about specific conditions or how you can support someone you care for. By attending these courses our members hope to gain a set of skills, tools and knowledge they can use and share between peers and family members to promote a more fulfilled life.

The Wellbeing courses focus on the link between mind, activity and body. These courses will cover areas such as exercise, good nutrition and making healthy lifestyle choices. Our members book on to these courses to improve energy levels, sleep patterns or general quality of life, whilst enjoying the social environment.

Nourish the Soul has courses developed to explore different spiritual techniques which connect individuals to themselves. These introductory coursespromoterelaxationandreflection;learnersoftengoontoaccesssocial groups in the wider community to broaden their practice.



Our Creativity & Culture courses are designed to unearth, explore or rekindle our creative sides. You may like to express your journey through song, dance, art or crafts and you are most welcome to do this with us. Working creatively may help members to express themselves and create pieces that speak to others, supporting one and other on recovery journeys.

Next Steps is designed to connect members to wider opportunities in their communities. We recognise recovery is a journey and not a destination so we detail some of the meaningful opportunities available following your attendance at the Recovery College. Working alongside our many partners we aim to signpost people to community activities to guide them to lead a connected and fulfilled life.

“We’ve been developing more workshops, courses and partnerships since last term, to bring you lots ofnew opportunities. Thank you to everyone who is volunteering and working with us, it’s through our shared experiences we can develop a great community offer.”SuzieSenior Operations Manager for Recovery & Resilience



What’s on:

Central LancashireWe are ideally situated at The Harris Museum, Art Gallery & Library in Preston. The Harris has created a beautiful gallery called Space to Relax – The Wellbeing Gallery, which is open to the public every day.

Every Monday Lancashire Recovery College has exclusive use of the Wellbeing Gallery to deliver a workshop each morning and afternoon. We do close the doors to the gallery during course delivery, to provide a safe and confidential space, but we open the doors outside of course times so everyone can enjoy the art and activities on offer.

With fantastic transport links and a number of partners working alongside us, we are able to offer a learning, support and advice hub every Monday. Please feel free to come and visit the team to see if there’s something you would like to engage with.



wellbeing: Self-Compassion

How do you speak to yourself? Do you find yourself being quite negative? Self-compassion is regarding yourself with the same value as you do with the friends and family you admire. This course will look at why we slip in to these negative patterns and how we can be a little kinder to ourselves.

2 Sessions

Monday 6th & 13th January 10:30 – 12:30The Wellbeing Gallery, Space to Relax.

Our Health: Mental Health Awareness

In this course we explore the myths about mental health and look at some of the facts. If you want to improve your understanding of what mental health really is this course will give you a great understanding of how we can all help each other to recognise, support and recover from episodes of poor mental health.

Monday13th January 1:30 – 3:30The Wellbeing Gallery, Space to Relax.

wellbeing: 5 Ways to improve your Mental Wellbeing

Sometimes small changes to our lifestyle and daily routine can have a surprisingly big impact on how we feel. The Five Ways to Wellbeing are proven to help us find ways to cope better with issues such as anxiety, stress and low mood. Our experienced tutors will help you to explore each of the five ways through simple activities which are easy to make part of our daily lives.

Monday 20th January 1:30 – 3:30The Wellbeing Gallery, Space to Relax.



Icreativity & culture: Introduction to Photography

Would you like to learn how to make better use of the cameras we all own on our smartphones? Join our friendly partners, Positive Focus, for a two week course that will teach you how to use your camera, take better pictures and share them with others.

Monday 20th & 27th January

10:30 – 12:30pm

The Wellbeing Gallery, Space to Relax.

creativity & culture: Poetry for Loss

In this workshop, we will be exploring ways to read, write and talk about loss. Come and join a friendly, supportive group of people – you don’t need to have had any experience of creative writing to attend.

PoetandUCLanlecturerYvonneReddickwillbesharingpoemstoinspireandignite your creative side.

We’ll talk about grief and bereavement, but also related losses such as losing independence or a job.

Monday 27th January to Monday 17th February (4 weeks)

1:30pm – 3:30pm

The Wellbeing Gallery, Space to Relax.

Our Health: Living with Anxiety

Anxiety is a very common form of mental health which can prevent you from reaching your full potential. In this course we will look to understand what anxiety is, why we may experience anxiety and look at some of the strategies we can develop to help reduce episodes.

Monday 3rd February 10:30 – 12:30The Wellbeing Gallery, Space to Relax.



Our Health: Understanding Autism

This course is for those individuals who wish to increase their understanding and knowledge of Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD). You will learn what is meant by ASD and identify some of the key characteristics as well as some of the challenges those living with autism face.

You will have the opportunity to share ideas and learn strategies for managing some of the specific challenges facing those on the Autistic Spectrum.

Monday 10th February 10:30 – 12:30The Wellbeing Gallery, Space to Relax.

Our Health: What is Addiction?

Addiction can present in many forms but the most common we’ll hear about are drugs and alcohol. In this course we will explore what addiction is, why some people suffer with addiction more than others and how we can support those with addictions to recover.

Monday 17th February 10:30 – 12:30The Wellbeing Gallery, Space to Relax.

creativity & culture: Location Photography

Many people enjoy the creative process of photography. Our partners, Positive Focus, will guide you through location photography out on the streets of Preston. In week one you will have the opportunity to use your own camera equipment to take photographs in and around The Harris. In weektwoyouwillreviewyourimagesandlookbrieflyatediting,sharinganddisplay.

Monday 24th February & 2nd March

10:30 – 12:30The Wellbeing Gallery, Space to Relax.



nourishing the soul: Tree of Life

The Tree of Life is a creative course that’s allows you to look at your life experiences, things that are important to you and how you look at yourself.

We’ll discuss what a Tree of Life visual could be used for and start to create our own personal designs. You’ll be encouraged to take your Tree of Life home with you and to keep adding to the design throughout your personal wellbeing journey.

Monday 24th February 1:30 – 3:30pmThe Wellbeing Gallery, Space to Relax.

wellbeing: Relax & De-Stress

Exploring relaxation can help you look after yourself when you’re feeling stressed or worried, we could all learn more about how to bring ease and calm into our hectic lives.

This course is designed to show you things you can try which will help you to unwind and reinvigorate at the end of a long day.

Monday 2nd March 1:30 – 3:30pmThe Wellbeing Gallery, Space to Relax.

nourishing the soul: Nature to nurture

An increase in digital technology and communication is making it harder to find time to focus, and could be adding totheincreasingnumberofpeopleintheUKstrugglingwiththeirwellbeing.

Lancashire Wildlife Trust have created ‘Nature to Nurture’ delivered by the Ecotherapy Team – Myplace which will introduce you to a local nature reserve and offer you an opportunity to try your hand at bush craft, building fires and wildlife spotting.

Saturday 7th March 1:00 – 3:30pm Brockholes Nature Reserve, PR5 0AG



nourishing the soul: Mindcalm

In a busy and hectic world, we could all benefit from slowing down and creating some space, peace and calm.

This short course will be a fantastic start in your search for calm. You will be introduced to a variety of simple techniques to help you relax your mind and discover first-hand the peaceful presence of your own being, experience the power of the present moment and be amazed at how still your mind can be.

Monday 9th March 10:30 – 12:30The Wellbeing Gallery, Space to Relax.

creativity & culture: Movement for Wellbeing

During this 4 week course you will experience the benefits of becoming more aware of your body; the capacity it has to help us feel, think and move in a way that is positive, encouraging, expressive and calming.

No prior experience is necessary; the workshops will be inclusive and can be responsive to any specific needs within the group. Our hope is together we will become more aware, creative and mobile.

Monday 9th March to Monday 30th March (4 weeks)

1:30 – 3:30pmThe Wellbeing Gallery, Space to Relax.

creativity & culture: Doodling for Wellbeing

Zentangling is a method of drawing where patterns fill defined spaces to form beautiful designs. They are deceptively simple to create, anyone can do it.

With hundreds of patterns to try and endless possibilities to create a wonderful piece of artwork. We’re sure this workshop will help you to relax and bring out the artist in you. Beginners most welcome!




Our Health: Living with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Our facilitator is living with CFS after being diagnosed in 1995 and subsequently medically retired.

In this workshop we will cover views of CFS through lived experience, discuss what CFS is and hopefully introduce some coping strategies to live well with chronic fatigue syndrome.

Monday 23rd March 10:30 – 12:30The Wellbeing Gallery, Space to Relax.

creativity & culture: Mindful Mandala Art

Engaging in mandala art can be a highly enriching personal experience in which you are able to bring yourself fully in to the present moment whilst creating beautiful, personal pieces of art. Mandala art has been known to promote relaxation, calm the nervous system, invoke positive

energies, and balance body energies. This short course will combine Mindfulness with Mandala Art to allow you to experience the benefits it can bring for yourself.




What’s on:

Blackpool & FyldeWe’ve been piloting our offer in Blackpool since September 2019 and we’re pleased to continue our partnership with the Claremont Park Community Centre this term.

We’ve listened to communities outside of Blackpool and will be piloting deliveries in Lytham and Poutlon-le-Fylde while we try to find a partner to work with to give the College a home.

We hope to continue to engage with communities and partners across Blackpool, Fylde & Wyre whilst developing new courses and scoping more venues, so everyone can find something local and accessible to them. We need your help with this so please get in touch if you think you may be able to help.

next steps: Enrolment

If you would like to discuss the opportunities available and visit the team then please come along to our open enrolment session at the beginning of term.

Thursday 9th JanuaryDrop in from 1:00pm

Claremont Park Community Centre, FY1 2QJ



wellbeing: Survivor’s Circle

Survivor’s Circle is a Peer led support group for survivors of sexual abuse and rape. Our group provides a safe and confidential space for people to chat informally and get access to specialist support and services. The group will meet fortnightly.

We respectfully ask that you contact Claire Stephenson (Group lead) via email at [email protected] before accessing the group, so we can make sure everyone is welcomed properly.




Thursday 16th January 10:30 – 12:30Claremont Park Community Centre, FY1 2QJ



Thursday 16th January 1:30 – 3:30Claremont Park Community Centre, FY1 2QJ



nourishing the soul: Nature to nurture

An increase in digital technology and communication is making it harder to find time to focus, and could be adding totheincreasingnumberofpeopleintheUKstrugglingwiththeir wellbeing.

Lancashire Wildlife Trust have created ‘Nature to Nurture’ delivered by the Ecotherapy Team - Myplace which will introduce you to a local nature reserve and offer you an opportunity to try your hand at bush craft, building fires and wildlife spotting.

Friday 17th January 1:00 – 4:00pmPoulton-Le-Fylde, Cottam Hall, FY6 7RN

Our Health: Wellness Recovery Action Planning (WRAP)

WRAP is designed to offer you an opportunity to learn skills and look at tools which together form a wellness toolbox, so that the next time you start to experience challenges you have positive coping mechanisms that support you to live a fulfilled life.

This course is delivered in a relaxed atmosphere and often people learn from each other and share their experiences of trying different things, giving you insight into what options are available and how they work.

Although this course was originally designed to specifically support people with long term mental health challenges, there is something to gain for everyone.

Thursday 23rd January to Thursday 13th February (4 weeks)

1:30 – 3:30pmClaremont Park Community Centre, FY1 2QJ



wellbeing: Introduction to Assertiveness

In partnership with Live in the Moment CIC, Assertiveness recognises the importance of understanding your rights as a human being and introduces the “Bill of Rights” we should be designing for ourselves.

You will have the opportunity to practice assertiveness skills in different situations.

Thursday 13th February 10:30 – 12:30Claremont Park Community Centre, FY1 2QJ

Our Health: What is Addiction?

Addiction can present in many forms but the most common we’ll hear about are drugs and alcohol. In this course we will explore what addiction is, why some people suffer with addiction more than others and how we can support those with addictions to recover.

Thursday 20th February 1:30 – 3:30pmClaremont Park Community Centre, FY1 2QJ

creativity & culture: Crafts for Wellbeing

This course will encourage interaction between learners in a creative environment allowing them to feel confident, build positive self-esteem and contribute to the 5 ways of Wellbeing as well as developing a range of craft skills.

Included in crafts for wellbeing may be Printmaking, Sketchbookery, Bookbinding and Book Art, Card making, Mandala Stones, Vintage Crafts or Felt Flower Making.

Thursday 27th February 1:30- 3:30pmClaremont Park Community Centre, FY1 2QJ



next steps: Tenancy Training

In partnership with Blackpool Adult and Family Learning we recognise the housing issues across Blackpool. Together we will look at your rights and responsibilities as a tenant, while considering budgeting and affordability options.

The training is designed to help you with your housing options and to consider sustainability of accommodation. This is a two week course and you must complete both weeks to gain your Tenancy Certificate.

Thursday 5th March to Thursday 12th March

1:00 – 3:30pm Claremont Park Community Centre, FY1 2QJ

nourishing the soul: Introduction to Laughter Yoga

In this workshop you will have the opportunity to experience the physical and mental health benefits of mindful breathing techniques.

Laughter Yoga is proven to elevate mood, improve breathing and circulation and even boosts your immune system! Why not learn to laugh unconditionally whilst connecting with others and gaining positive social interaction?

Thursday 12th March10:30 – 12:30pm

Claremont Park Community Centre, FY1 2QJ

wellbeing: Living a More Creative Life

Do you envisage a future that will never change, or get increasingly worse? Through this workshop we hope to encourage you to look at life differently.

We’ll explore tools such as “The Wheel of Life” to rediscover balance in our lives and look to make some readjustments to improve our mental well-being. We believe we are the masters of our own destiny and all of us have the power to support each other in making positive changes.

Thursday 19th March to Thursday 26th March (2 weeks)

1:30 – 3:30pmClaremont Park Community Centre, FY1 2QJ



What’s on:

Lythamwellbeing: Relax & De-Stress



Thursday 6th February 10:30 - 12:30pm

Saltcotes Community Centre, FY8 4HP

On completion of this introduction, you will be given the opportunity to enrol to a longer five week programme called Relax Your Mind, Relax Your Body; which explores relaxation & mindful practice in more detail so you can incorporate these tools in daily life.

This course will start on Thursday 27th February, please speak to the course tutor from Lancashire Adult Learning for more details.



creativity & culture: Therapeutic Writing

Research over the last 30 years has found that writing helps calm the mind and emotions, and increases feelings of happiness and wellbeing. Therapeutic Writing uses guided writing activities to increase and strengthen personal development, providing you with a valuable tool which you can take away with you to use throughout your life.

In this workshop, you will have the opportunity to take part in activities designed to help release the words within you in a positive and creative way. These enjoyable activities will help you learn to increases self-awareness, develop clarity, insight and inspiration, and elevate your mood.

No previous writing experience is needed. Anyone can do it. All levels of learners are able to participate.

The workshop provides guidance and support to promote writing for wellbeing, connection and enjoyment. You will have the opportunity to share your experiences, but you will not be asked to share or read aloud unless you wish the choice is always yours.

Thursday 13th February10:30 – 12:30pm

Saltcotes Community Centre, FY8 4HP

Our Health: Understanding Autism

This course is for those individuals who wish to increase their understanding and knowledge of Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD). You will learn what is meant by ASD and identify some of the key characteristics as well as some of the challenges those living with autism face.

You will have the opportunity to share ideas and learn strategies for managing some of the specific challenges facing those on the Autistic Spectrum.

Thursday 19th March 1:30 – 3:30pmSaltcotes Community Centre, FY8 4HP



Have you found something to enrol too? Would you prefer to see something else?

Everyone has the opportunity to co-develop the Lancashire Recovery College, join us at our monthly Advisory Groups to find out more and help us grow. Here are the Fylde Coast dates for your diary...

Thursday 30th January 10:30amClaremont Park Community Centre, FY1 2QJ

Thursday 27th February 10:30amClaremont Park Community Centre, FY1 2QJ

Thursday 26th March 10:30amClaremont Park Community Centre, FY1 2QJ

“ I’m looking forward to delivering in the college and wish there was something like this around when I was struggling with my mental health.”



What’s on:

West LancashireWe are delighted to be partnered with The Pulse in Skelmersdale this term. Based in the Concourse Shopping Centre, The Pulse is a vibrant venue with great transport links for communities across West Lancashire.

The Pulse shares the same values as Lancashire Recovery College, celebrating recovery while valuing lived experience and we hope you enjoy the opportunities we have planned to deliver.

We are looking to work with more partners in West Lancashire to ensure we can offer a varied and fun curriculum, alongside volunteers with a commitment to co-production and co-development.

next steps: Enrolment

If you would like to discuss the opportunities available and visit the team then please come along to our open enrolment session at the beginning of term.

Tuesday 14th JanuaryDrop in anytime between 10:30am – 3:30pm

ThePulse,Unit73,Concourse Shopping Centre, WN8 6LN



creativity & culture: Art for Wellbeing

This course will encourage interaction between learners in a creative environment allowing them to feel confident, build positive self-esteem and contribute to the 5 ways of Wellbeing as well as developing artistic skills.

Tuesday 21st January10:30 – 12:30pm




Tuesday 21st January 1:30 – 3:30ThePulse,Unit73,Concourse Shopping Centre, WN8 6LN

wellbeing: Chair Based Exercise with Drumming

This fun and exciting session introduces a group exercise programme that is suitable for all levels of fitness. Exercises involve the use of drumsticks, music and rhythm, to develop posture, balance, strength and mobility.

Tuesday 28th January10:30 – 12:30pm







Tuesday 28th January 1:30 – 3:30pmThePulse,Unit73,Concourse Shopping Centre, WN8 6LN

wellbeing: 5 ways to improve your mental wellbeing


Tuesday 4th February10:30 – 12:30pm


wellbeing: Self Compassion

How do you speak to yourself? Do you find yourself being quite negative? Self-compassion is regarding yourself with the same value as you do with the friends and family you admire. This course will look at why we slip in to these negative patterns and how we can be a little kinder to ourselves.

Tuesday 4th February to Tuesday 11th February (2 weeks)

1:30 – 3:30pmThePulse,Unit73,Concourse Shopping Centre, WN8 6LN



nourishing the soul: Mindcalm

In a busy and hectic world, we could all benefit from slowing down and creating some space, peace and calm.

This short course will be a fantastic start in your search for calm. You will be introduced to a variety of simple techniques to help you relax your mind and discover first-hand the peaceful presence of your own being, experience the power of the present moment and be amazed at how still your mind can be.

Tuesday 25th February 10:30 – 12:30ThePulse,Unit73,Concourse Shopping Centre, WN8 6LN

Our Health: Wellness Recovery Action Planning (WRAP)

WRAP is designed to offer you an opportunity to learn skills and look at tools which together form a wellness toolbox, so that the next time you start to experience challenges you have positive coping mechanisms that support you to live a fulfilled life.

This course is delivered in a relaxed atmosphere and often people learn from each other and share their experiences of trying different things, giving you insight into what options are available and how they work.

Although this course was originally designed to specifically support people with long term mental health challenges, there is something to gain for everyone.

Tuesday 25th February to Tuesday 17th March (4 weeks)

1:30 – 3:30pmThePulse,Unit73,Concourse Shopping Centre, WN8 6LN



next steps: Get in to Volunteering

This one off session is for people considering a volunteering role. It will enable you to consider the main skills, qualities and characteristics required, and outline the purpose of a volunteer.

This course will help you identify why volunteering is good for you and your local community, the skills and qualities needed to volunteer in different sectors and how to identify local volunteering opportunities and progression opportunities.

Tuesday 3rd March10:30 – 12:30pm


nourishing the soul: Kindfulness

Where do you put yourself on your To Do list? Juggling the demands of life in a busy and hectic world can be incredibly overwhelming and for many of us.

With‘Kindfulness’,blendingmindfulnessandbeingkindtoyourselfwecanlearn to become less judgmental of ourselves and others. This taster session will help equip you with tools to help create a more positive mind-set, put yourself first and put self-care on the top of your To Do list!

Tuesday 17th March10:30 – 12:30pm




creativity & culture: Mindful Mandala Art

Engaging in mandala art can be a highly enriching personal experience in which you are able to bring yourself fully in to the present moment whilst creating beautiful, personal pieces of art. Mandala art has been known to promote relaxation, calm the nervous system, invoke positive

energies, and balance body energies. This short course will combine Mindfulness with Mandala Art to allow you to experience the benefits it can bring for yourself.

Tuesday 24th March10:30 – 12:30pm


Have you found something to enrol too? Would you prefer to see something else?

Everyone has the opportunity to co-develop the Lancashire Recovery College, join us at our monthly Advisory Groups to find out more and help us grow. Here are the West Lancashire dates for your diary...

Tuesday 11th February 10:30ThePulse,Unit73,Concourse Shopping Centre, WN8 6LN

Tuesday 24th March 1:30ThePulse,Unit73,Concourse Shopping Centre, WN8 6LN



What’s on:

Blackburn with DarwenWe’ve been piloting our offer in Blackburn with Darwen since September 2019 and we’re pleased to continue our partnership with BwD Adult Learning team this term.

We’ve listened to communities around Blackburn with Darwen and will be piloting few session at Darwen Town Hall.

We hope to continue to engage with communities and partners across Blackburn with Darwen whilst developing new courses and scoping more venues, so everyone can find something local and accessible to them. We need your help with this so please get in touch if you think you may be able to help.



Our Health: Mental Health Awareness (New)

Join us for a brief overview of common mental health conditions, explore the myths about mental health and look at some of the facts. Improve your understanding of what mental health is, how we can all help each other to recognise, support and recover from episodes of poor mental health.

Friday 31st January 10am-12pm

Bank Top Neighbourhood Learning Centre Arthur Way, Blackburn, BB2 1QP Tel: 01254 581175

Our Health: Dementia Friends and Mental Health Awareness

Do you want to be able to better support people with dementia in your local community? Dementia Friends is about learning more about dementia and the small ways you can help create a more Dementia friendly community. We will also explore mental health and wellbeing and look at some of the signs and symptoms of mental health.

Wednesday 22nd January 10am – 12:30

Bank Top Neighbourhood Learning Centre Centre Arthur Way, Blackburn, BB2 1QP

Wednesday 29th January 1pm – 3.30pmDarwen Town Hall, Croft Street, Darwen, BB3 1BQ Tel: 01254 585585

Our Health: Stress Awareness

Learn how to spot stress and how to deal with it. Discover the impact stress can have on your body, mind and your daily life. You will come away being able to identify triggers, and know how to begin to recognise personal signs of stress.

Thursday 16th January 1pm-3pmAudley Neighbourhood Learning Centre Pringle Street, Blackburn, BB1 1SF

Tuesday 11th February12.30pm – 3.30pm

Darwen Town Hall, Croft Street, Darwen, BB3 1BQ



nourishing the soul: Introduction To Japanese Yoga

Have the opportunity to experiment with a variety of techniques derived from Japanese Yoga and adapted to modern life. This session will focus on a range of techniques based on relaxation, meditation and yoga practices. The tutor will take into account learners physical limitations and adapt exercises and practices to meet individual capabilities.

Friday 10th January12.30pm - 3.30pm

Bank Top Neighbourhood Learning Centre, Centre Arthur Way, Blackburn, BB2 1QP Tel: 01254 581175

Friday 31st January9.30am-12.30pm


nourishing the soul: Introduction To Indian Head Massage

Indian Head Massage, also known as Champissage has been practiced for over 1000 years. This workshop will give you an introduction to Indian Head Massage where you will learn about the traditional oils and their benefits. You will be taught a range of techniques that can be combined in order to perform an Indian Head Massage treatment on friends and family.

Friday 24th January9.30am – 12.30pm




creativity & culture: Refocus: An Introduction To Smartphone Photography (New!)

Learn how to use your smart phone to take better photographs while learning photography techniques you can use to take impressive photos.

Friday 28th February10am-12.30pm


creativity & culture: Herbs, Health & Happiness

Herbs can help us on our path to wellbeing. Identifying and finding different uses for herbs can be a great hobby. In this session you will learn the history of “Herb lore”, explore ways of using herbs to improve our health and wellbeing and make a craft gift to take home.

Friday 3rd April1.30pm – 3.30pm

Audley Neighbourhood Learning Centre, Pringle Street, Blackburn, BB1 1SF Tel: 01254 507720

creativity & culture: Zentangling

Zentangling is a method of drawing where patterns fill defined spaces to form beautiful designs. They are deceptively simple to create, anyone can do it. There are hundreds of patterns to try and endless possibilities to create a wonderful piece of artwork. We’re sure this workshop will help you to relax and bring out the artist in you. Beginners most welcome!

Tuesday 10th March 10am – 12pm




creativity & culture: Introduction To Knitting (New!)

Would you like to learn to knit? This two-week course is for those who want to begin to learn how to knit. You will be taught how to do the “stocking and garter” stich and how to use this to produce an individual scarf.

£1 charge for knitting needles - 2 weeks

Tuesday 25th February & Tuesday 3rd march

10am-12pm




What’s on:

East Lancashire – Burnley, Hyndburn & PendleDelivered in partnership with Lancashire Adult Learning

We are pleased to introduce you to these courses provided by Lancashire Adult Learning. To enrol on to any of these courses please call 0333 003 1717 or enrol via the Lancashire adult Learning website at www.lal.ac.uk

We are looking to work with more partners in East Lancashire to ensure we can offer a varied and fun curriculum, alongside volunteers, with a commitment to co-production and co-development.



creativity & culture: Spring basket to boost your wellbeing

Working with plants and nature is proven to improve health and reduce stress. Come and create your own colourful spring basket which you can take home. Experience a sense of accomplishment and the benefits that working with plants can have on your self-esteem. The skills you will learn will also enable you to make your own summer basket at home and be the envy of all your neighbours.

Thursday 6th February 9:30 - 12:30Valley Street Community Centre, Valley street, BB11 5LZ

Quote course code BHBN1014

wellbeing: 5 ways to improve your mental wellbeing


Friday 7th February1:00pm – 3:00pm

Northlight, Brierfield Mill, Glen Way, BB9 5NH

Course code BHBN1000C

nourishing the soul: Relax and De-stress



Friday 24th April 9:30am – 12:00pm


Quote course code BHBN1006D



creativity & culture: Grow your own Healthy Herbs

Learn about the culinary benefits of using herbs in your cooking and the benefits plants can have in a multitude of wellbeing uses. Learn how to grow herbs from seeds and cuttings and how to maintain and care for them at home. Discover how growing your own herbs at home can benefit your health as well as saving pounds in your purse.

Thursday 16th January9:00am – 12:00pm

Burnley FC in the Community, Turf Moor, Harry Potts Way, BB10 4XB

Quote course code BHBN1011

creativity & culture: Lancashire Lifesavers

Would you know what to do if a loved one suffered a cardiac arrest? If not, now is the time to become a Lancashire Lifesaver! BBC Radio Lancashire – along with Lancashire Adult Learning, Lancashire County Council and the North West Ambulance Service – have launched the #LancashireLifesaver campaign to train as many people across the county as possible.

Come along to this free session to learn these essential lifesaving skills and to become a Lancashire Lifesaver. At the end of the session, you will receive a certificate and pin badge.

Thursday 30th January9:30am – 11:00am

Burnley FC in the community, turf moor, harry potts way, BB10 4BX

Quote course code BHBN1004M

Friday 20th March 1:00pm – 2:30pm

Waterside Centre, St James’ Court West, Accrington, BB5 1NA

Quote course code BHBN1004W

Tuesday 31st March1:00pm – 2:30pm


Quote course code BHBN1004P

“Brilliant workshop! I had no skills (beforehand) in terms of craft work or decoupage. After this workshop, I’ve learnt so much, it’s unbelievable.”



Opportunities for allcommunity workshops: Let’s Grow Preston

Let’s Grow Preston is a community based environmental charity that runs two community gardens and also supports a network of all of the other community green space and growing projects within the PR postcode. Our aim is to create a network of welcoming and inclusive green spaces where anyone and everyone can get involved in some outdoor horticultural activity and enjoy the health and wellbeing benefits that this can bring.

Whether you want to spend some more time outside, get more active, meet new people, help to care for the environment or all of the above, contact us and we can connect you with the right opportunity for you.

Contact Details

Tel: 07535 836364

Email: [email protected]

Facebook /LetsGrowPreston

Visit us at one of our drop in sessions below

Drop In Sessions

We run regular drop in sessions at both of our community gardens, where you can find out more about what we do and see if you would like to get involved. We also work with lots of other green spaces in the PR area, so if you fancy something different contact us and we’ll connect you with something more suitable.



Ashton Walled Garden, Ashton Park, Pedders Lane, Preston, PR2 1HL Come along on Wednesdays, 10am-3pm

Grange Community Garden, Fir Trees Avenue (opposite number 79), Ribbleton, Preston, PR2 6QW Come along on Mondays and Tuesdays, 10am-3pm and Thursdays, 10am-1pm

community workshops: Peer Talks Peer Support Groups

Our peer support groups are for anyone over 18 facing depression, anxiety or similar distress.

Our sessions are free, friendly and confidential.

We meet every Thursday, 11am at Intact Centre, 49 Whitby Ave, Ingol, and 7.30pm at Central Methodist Church, Lune Street, Preston.

For more details see www.peertalk.org.uk/index.php/support-groups

Are you a local community group, wanting to grow your membership and reach out to more people? Get in touch with the Recovery team and let us share your opportunities with our members!

community workshops: Research at Lancashire Care

Our research team at Lancashire Care are involved in many projects you may like to get involved in which may change the way we treat, approach and support those with mental health conditions.

If you would be interested in hearing more about the current projects and how to get involved please contact the team:

Tel: 01772 773498

Email: [email protected]

Twitter @LCFTResearch



community workshops: Canal & River Trust

Canal & River Trust is the charity that works with communities to transform their local canals and rivers, creating places and spaces that can be enjoyed by everyone, every day.

Become a volunteer and help us bring wellbeing opportunities to people across England and Wales. You’ll not only meet like-minded people, but you’ll make a difference to the local places they love and have plenty of fun along the way.

Register your interest or find more information about our volunteer opportunities at: https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/volunteer

community workshops: Stubbylee Community Greenhouses

Stubbylee Community Greenhouses provides a safe space to recoup, recover and thrive. Every year we deliver around 12,000 wellbeing interventions through our main site and recovery college and around 38,000 through our entire project. Our range of activity is vast from horticulture and allied trades to blacksmithing and artwork. Feel free to have a look at our website at www.thegreenhouses.org for further information or call in and have a look round, there really is something for everyone.



HARRIWe understand how difficult it can be to navigate the NHS and the services it offers, as well as those from our many partners across Lancashire. HARRI is a vehicle that tours across Lancashire to highlight the services and support available in your community.

HARRI has our recovery team on board but also hosts a variety of our partners who are able to offer on the day advice and support, as well as signposting so you get the information you need, simply by jumping on board!

You can also sign up to become a Recovery College member and book on to your preferred course right then and there.

You can see where HARRI will be visiting by visiting our website www.lancashirecare.nhs.uk/harri

To talk to us about HARRI contact [email protected]

“HARRI is a great tool to engage with the local community who might notnormally access our services. It is great that we can see a difference when people come on board.”HasanSenior Operational Manager for Recovery & Resilience

If you have problems reading the print we can provide this leaflet in large print, audio book or Braille.

Other sources of information:The Mental Health Helpline provides an information and listening service for people in Lancashire. It is available between 7.00pm and 11.00pm Mondays to Fridays and from 12.00 noon until 12.00 midnight on Saturdays and Sundays. Freephone 0500 639000.

The Patient Advice and Liaison Service provides advice and information. Please contact East Lancashire PALS on:

01282 474178 or 07507 857345


Leaflet number: XXX XXX/XXXX Name of Leaflet: Seeing a Clinical Psychologist in Blackburn with Darwen Date produced: February 2009 Review date: February 2011

© Lancashire Care NHS Foundation Trust 2009-02-18. All rights reserved. Not to be reproduced in whole or in part without the permission of the copyright owner.

Copies of this leaflet are available from:-Lancashire Care NHS Foundation Trust, Sceptre Point, Sceptre Way, Walton Summit, Bamber Bridge, Preston, PR5 6AW. Tel: 01772 695300e-mail: [email protected]

Data Protection The Trust will endeavour to ensure that your information remains secure and confidential at all times. The Data Protection Act 1998 explains how personal information should be processed and this applies to all information whether held on paper or electronically on computer systems. We must ensure that all personal information is processed fairly, lawfully and as transparently as possible so you: • Understand reasons for us processing your

personal information • Give your consent for the disclosure and use of

information where necessary • Gain Trust in the way we handle your

information• Understand your rights regarding the right to

request access about the information we hold about you.

The Caldicott Guardian, who is a senior health clinician, has the role to ensure we meet the highest standards for handling personal information at the Trust. For further information regarding data protection, please read our leaflet called “Protecting Your Data - How we use your health records” or visit the Information Governance pages on the Trust website.



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Book your place

To book your place on one of our courses you will need to enrol with us through Eventbrite.

You can visit our website: www.lancashirecare.nhs.uk/recovery-college-course-booking

or

search Lancashire Recovery College on Eventbrite

If you have any difficulty booking your place, give us a call on 01772 695 365

or email us at: [email protected]

Don't worry if you cant make it after you've booked, please let us know though so we can offer the space to someone else.

If you would appreciate some support attending your course, give us a call and we'll see if we can connect you to a study buddy.

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